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  1. bob.dino
    Smartarse yank! Go pack my rig, bitch
  2. bob.dino
    Good point. I completely forgot about that . Edit: my confirmation mail (sent early Aug '04) arrived from an IP address that has no reverse DNS address. At least, so says http://remote.12dt.com/rns/. That'd be it then.
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    New forum

    bob.dino replied to jumpnbunny's topic in The Bonfire

    Nicely put. Much clearer than my half-formed mental meanderings on the subject. I've seen it happen many times. Most recently with b3ta.com - most of the regulars that made it a community have moved on to another site on which you can't post for the first week of your membership.
  4. bob.dino
    I've about six email addresses. Plus the dz.com one. I have a yahoo email address I use specifically to register with sites I don't completely trust. As to spam issues, check the IP address of your mail server here: http://rbls.org/. If it doesn't ring any alarm bells, modifying the text of your confirmation email will almost certainly help.
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    Post #138 (http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/forum/gforum.cgi?post=1287046#1287046) in this thread http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/forum/gforum.cgi?do=post_view_flat;post=1195664;page=1;mh=-1;;sb=post_latest_reply;so=ASC has more information.
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    Try Real Alternative: http://www.free-codecs.com/download/Real_Alternative.htm
  7. bob.dino
    Forgive the ignorance, but: huh? Google tells me that it probably means that the KA lost an engine on take-off, stalled, rolled, and hit the ground. Is that correct? If so, how'd you get out in one piece?
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    Nothing too difficult in that. It'd be plenty time-consuming to write, which is probably why it doesn't exist. Or, if you enjoy playing with 3D modelling programs like 3D Studio MAX or Cinema 4D, any one of a number of similar products could model your canopy for you.
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    One is nice and one goes down
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    "Fuck me if I'm wrong, but don't you wanna kiss me?" Or, more seriously: "Hi. I'm insert_name_here. You seem really nice. Could I invite you out on a date?"
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    Worked for me too. Packing on grass also helps get rid of whatever horrible slippery stuff is on the canopy when it's new!
  12. bob.dino
    And don't forget the aircraft noise on the way to height
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    Hey, I remember you blowing the plane a kiss on your first hop n pop You got over that exit fear pretty damn quickly
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    Exactly the same for me. One handy thing I found was to force (and yes, I had to force) a smile before exiting. The simple act of smiling actually relaxes you. At the very least, it worked for me.
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    Dunno where it came from; but I think it's a very good idea. If you ring the bell, people come up and ask you who you are & why you rang the bell. It's a great way for new folks to get to know lots of others at the DZ and to join in DZ life.
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    Euro NCAP crash ratings for earlier models of the car: http://www.euroncap.com/content/safety_ratings/details.php?id1=1&id2=29 http://www.euroncap.com/content/safety_ratings/details.php?id1=1&id2=69 edit to make clicky
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    Smart cars rock. They're cheap, ridiculously fuel efficient, and there's plenty of room inside for two people. Rigs n stuff might be an issue, but for city driving nothing beats them. And you can park nose-in in a parallel parking spot, so you only need half the space The roadster looks amazing, though I've not had the chance to drive it yet. Based on looks alone, seen side by side with a BMW Z3, I'd pick the Smart Roadster. More at http://www.thesmart.co.uk Just 'coz it don't have a 4l engine with 1950s technology you yanks'll turn your nose up at it . Just you wait 'til gas hits four bucks a gallon
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    Dunno what it's like in sunny Offaly (sic), but even in Australia, second-hand 190s in good condition are like hens teeth. They're simply too popular... http://totalcontrol.com.au might be worth a shot, as might http://www.digitalskydive.com. Both are Aussie-based.
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    Student Cypres' can fire on descent in an aircraft (it happened at my DZ not so long ago). I wouldn't call it a misfire - the unit is operating exactly as designed.
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    There's quite a few Sydney dz.commers, and plenty more that lurk. As far as dropzones go, Picton is by far the largest, and it's about an hour South on the M5 from the centre of Sydney. Weekends there's always at least one Skyvan running. Other dropzones include Newcastle and Gloucester, both much smaller, primarily Cessna DZs. They do, however, have a reputation for being lovely and friendly (I've not been myself). If you're looking for recommendations on good areas to live in Sydney, feel free to PM myself, Jasmin, or Nael. edit: having read your original message properly: Picton is definitely freefly-friendly, and it's open during the week. Normally 3-5 loads on a weekday, starting from about 07:30. It's rarely a problem getting on loads during the week, as the limiting factor is usually the number of TMs/video available. The Skyvans take 20/21 a load.
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    See a lawyer. I'm not fully conversant with US laws, but in other Western countries, they'd be in breach of two, and possibly three, laws: 1. Copyright. Must be obtained from the photographer (not necessarily the person in the photo). 2. Libel/defamation. They're implying something about the person in the photo that isn't true. 3. In some countries (eg. Ireland, France), they'd also be in breach of privacy laws, as you can't publish photos of people without their consent. A lawyer could give you legally binding advice for not a whole lot of money. Call one.
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    Living in the gay capital of the world doesn't really help your chances ;-) /living in the second-biggest gay city in the world. Edit: that's Sydney, fact fans.
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    Adrenaline is an appetite suppressant. I remember that after my first few jumps, I'd forget to eat, and then a few hours later get very tired as my body crashed from lack of energy. Alcohol seems to compound this effect.
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    In my (limited) experience, the most important thing to do is relax. When I was doing a h'n'p from 2.5k on my first sport rig (jump 20-ish), I was so amped I nearly threw the pilot chute into the side of the plane! Chill, smile, blow everyone on the load a kiss, then off you go and have fun!
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    Just a minor thing: it's a Horny Gorilla. That's why folks beat their chests while doing it.