chuck.reilly

Whom are you talking about? Last I checked the candidates of the 2 major parties in this election are both Protestant. ----------------------------------- "There are two kinds of skydivers in this world, the kind that skydive to enrich their lives and the kind that skydive to define their lives. Don't be the latter."

There is no "other" side, only superstition and mythology. Evolution is science, intelligent design is an attempt to put lipstick on the pig that is religion. I cannot believe that in the 21st century people are still so ignorant as to believe that some mumbo jumbo deity thought the universe into existence. I tell all of those intelligent design folks, keep you mythology out of my school and I'll keep my science out of your church. ----------------------------------- "There are two kinds of skydivers in this world, the kind that skydive to enrich their lives and the kind that skydive to define their lives. Don't be the latter."

I have an Oxygen with over 700 jumps on it that I use for belly and I LOVE IT!!! Contrary to what others have said or implied, the face shield is NOT hard to replace, very easy actually and the tension adjustment is a snap as well. I also have a Factory Diver that I use for tunnel and sit flying, I really like it as well. Now other members of my team use Oxygen, Z1 and Mamba and each of them love thier helmet. My advice to you is to try on the various full face helmets, find which of them fit you best, then demo those helnmets. In answer to your question - The best helmet for you is the one you like. ----------------------------------- "There are two kinds of skydivers in this world, the kind that skydive to enrich their lives and the kind that skydive to define their lives. Don't be the latter."

I am AMAZED that this court is actually protecting our rights!! Will wonders never cease! It's about time this administration got slapped back towards reality and the constitution. ----------------------------------- "There are two kinds of skydivers in this world, the kind that skydive to enrich their lives and the kind that skydive to define their lives. Don't be the latter."

Well we did hug...sigh...I guess I'm just not that memorable LOL I was out friday and Saturday, partied a little too hard Saturday night and was in absolutely no shape to jump on Sunday. I'm back at Elsinore full time so we will jump together soon.

Anytime Rosa. Sorry I wasn't able to make a jump with you at Chicks Rock. ----------------------------------- "There are two kinds of skydivers in this world, the kind that skydive to enrich their lives and the kind that skydive to define their lives. Don't be the latter."

OH YEAH!!! Let me know when Shemanator...I am SO there!! ----------------------------------- "There are two kinds of skydivers in this world, the kind that skydive to enrich their lives and the kind that skydive to define their lives. Don't be the latter."

Gail - It was a pleasure to meet you at Elsinore, sorry we didn't get a chance to make a jump together, I promise next time you're out we'll jump. Have a safe journey home. ----------------------------------- "There are two kinds of skydivers in this world, the kind that skydive to enrich their lives and the kind that skydive to define their lives. Don't be the latter."

Guy - I got back from Nationals and found the BSBD & EFS shirts in my mail, THANKS!! The quality of both the shirt and the printing are EXCELLENT! I can't wait to wear the BSBD shirt to the DZ this weekend. ----------------------------------- "There are two kinds of skydivers in this world, the kind that skydive to enrich their lives and the kind that skydive to define their lives. Don't be the latter."

Magnolia High School, Anaheim, Ca – Class of 1974 – GO SENTINALS!!! ----------------------------------- "There are two kinds of skydivers in this world, the kind that skydive to enrich their lives and the kind that skydive to define their lives. Don't be the latter."

4-way all weekend at Elsinore ! ! ! ----------------------------------- "There are two kinds of skydivers in this world, the kind that skydive to enrich their lives and the kind that skydive to define their lives. Don't be the latter."

To paraphrase Donald Sutherland from the movie The Italian Job - "There are two kinds of skydivers in this world, the kind that skydive to enrich their lives and the kind that skydive to define their lives. Don't be the latter." ----------------------------------- "There are two kinds of skydivers in this world, the kind that skydive to enrich their lives and the kind that skydive to define their lives. Don't be the latter."

Duke McBushy ----------------------------------- "There are two kinds of skydivers in this world, the kind that skydive to enrich their lives and the kind that skydive to define their lives. Don't be the latter."

Damn right I'm jumping this weekend. 10-way speed meet at Elsinore on Saturday and 4-way team training on Sunday. ----------------------------------- "There are two kinds of skydivers in this world, the kind that skydive to enrich their lives and the kind that skydive to define their lives. Don't be the latter."

This is what it came up with for my name - Chuck - Australian for Beer. I LOVE IT ! ! ! ----------------------------------- "There are two kinds of skydivers in this world, the kind that skydive to enrich their lives and the kind that skydive to define their lives. Don't be the latter."

My wonderful wife got me a REALLY nice silk casual shirt (kinda like Charlie Sheen wears in 2 1/2 men), some new thermals (even here in So Cal it does get cold at altitude in the winter), a new pair of batting gloves (white and perfect for competition) PLUS $$ on account at the DZ AND at the Perris tunnel!!! I don't know how I ever got so lucky to find her but she's mine and I'm not giving her up!

My wife loves a Midori martini made with vanilla vodka - 3 parts Smirnoff vanilla vodka to 1 part Midori melon. Try it see what you think. ----------------------------------- "There are two kinds of skydivers in this world, the kind that skydive to enrich their lives and the kind that skydive to define their lives. Don't be the latter."

Come on now Evelyn...I'm going to bring my wife out to the DZ for NYE...I'm sure your hubby could stand it...it won't be THAT wild...oh wait....YES it will be We'll miss you on NYE...ya gonna be out to make a new years jump??? ----------------------------------- "There are two kinds of skydivers in this world, the kind that skydive to enrich their lives and the kind that skydive to define their lives. Don't be the latter."

We're doing the same thing. We've invited a couple of friends from the DZ to share Thanksgiving with our families. We warned them prior to the invitation that our families put the "FUN" in dysfunctional and they still agreed to come.....it's got to be the free food and booze they're after. ----------------------------------- "There are two kinds of skydivers in this world, the kind that skydive to enrich their lives and the kind that skydive to define their lives. Don't be the latter."

Thanks for the feedback. I like the Salient Solutions idea. However being the qusai techno geek I am, I'd still like to use visio. I'll have to see if I can build the stencils. Thanks again. ----------------------------------- "There are two kinds of skydivers in this world, the kind that skydive to enrich their lives and the kind that skydive to define their lives. Don't be the latter."

Every Sunday after a weekend of fun. Had my Tony suit for a little over a year and no noticeable wear and tear due to washing, or my less than perfect but always spectacular landings As for washing, All free and clear, no fabric softener, Zout for all stains, gentle cycle, cold/cold and hang dry. ----------------------------------- "There are two kinds of skydivers in this world, the kind that skydive to enrich their lives and the kind that skydive to define their lives. Don't be the latter."

Does anyone have or know where to find RW stencils for visio? even a single RW flyer so I can plan out RW dives for various numbers of flyers. Thanks. ----------------------------------- "There are two kinds of skydivers in this world, the kind that skydive to enrich their lives and the kind that skydive to define their lives. Don't be the latter."

Adria was such a beautiful person (inside and out), she will be missed but never forgotten. I've been reading all the wonderful things her friends have written here, she touched so many lives in such a positive way, more than she knew, what a fantastic testament to the person she was. Teach the angels how to free fly Adria. Blue Skies. ----------------------------------- "There are two kinds of skydivers in this world, the kind that skydive to enrich their lives and the kind that skydive to define their lives. Don't be the latter."

Thanks for adding the link for bridge the gap and the date of the next excel camp Shark. ----------------------------------- "There are two kinds of skydivers in this world, the kind that skydive to enrich their lives and the kind that skydive to define their lives. Don't be the latter."

As a low time jumper that took a long (5 1/2 year) layoff from the sport I'd like to put my 2 cents worth in. When I returned to jumping this year (after going thru the AFF course again) I too was nervous at asking higher time jumpers to jump with me. I was fortunate for two reasons, 1 - I jump at what is arguably one of the friendliest DZs - Skydive Elsinore, 2 - a lovely lady at the DZ (Mel Curtis) saw that this clique of low time jumpers cowering in the corners of the DZ needed a helping hand to grow into the jumpers they wanted to be so she came up with the idea for the Excel program. This program provides free coaching for novice jumpers, working on proper body position, 2 way flying working up to 4 way and more, puts on tunnel camps over at the wind tunnel at Perris and over all provides a path for newbies into the established skydiving community making us safer and better jumpers along the way. I have to give a million thanks to Mel Curtis for coming up with the Excel camp that has helped get me back into this fantastic sport, to John Hamilton (DZ owner & general manager and coach extraordinaire) for backing Mel's idea and all of the coaches that work with us newbies. You guys have really come up with a winner. Oh yeah before I forget, Skydive Elsinore is putting on their 3rd annual Bridge the Gap weekend on June 5-6. This is a weekend specifically for jumpers with less than 300 jumps to work with experienced jumpers and Bridge the knowledge gap. The event includes seminars about canopy control, packing, basic body positions, tunnel training, equipment maintenance and selection. ----------------------------------- "There are two kinds of skydivers in this world, the kind that skydive to enrich their lives and the kind that skydive to define their lives. Don't be the latter."