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You want to know the funny thing.. The head investigator for the FAA made a tandem the next day at the convention. Maybe even 2 tandems? I think 2. He was a very nice and reasonable individual. Rhino

Swooping that fence was lots of fun!! Signing autographs and all.. What a blast!!

I gave away a TON of pullup cords to kids.. lol That was fun!!

I donated the last $5 and provided (immoral) support Good for you!!!! I'm proud of you girl!! This will go down into the "Cronicles of The Rack" Rhino

Fuck it.. Send in the Marines.. Enough said

2000 feet.. DAMN!!! You could jump that with a regular rig... Sucks that the 2 men were on it when it collapsed :(

You DIDN'T just say that.. LOL

I lived at Hill AFB for 2 years.. It is a beautiful area.. Tons of stuff to do.. Rhino

You probably forgot this.. Cinderella is now 75 years old. After a fulfilling life with the now dead Prince, she happily sits upon her rocking chair, watching the world go by from her front porch, with a cat named Bob for companionship. One sunny afternoon, out of nowhere, appeared the Fairy Godmother. Cinderella said: "Fairy Godmother, what are you doing here after all these years?" The Fairy godmother replied, "Cinderella, you have lived an exemplary life since I last saw you. Is there anything for which your heart still yearns?" Cinderella was taken aback, overjoyed, and after some thoughtful consideration, and almost under her breath she uttered her first wish: "I wish I were wealthy beyond comprehension." Instantly, her rocking chair was turned into solid gold. Cinderella was stunned. Bob, her old faithful cat, jumped off her lap and scampered to the edge of the porch, quivering with fear. Cinderella said, "Oh thank you, Fairy Godmother." The Fairy Godmother replied "It is the least I can do. What does your heart want for your second wish?" Cinderella looked down at her frail body, and said: "I wish I were young and full of the beauty of youth again". At once, her wish became reality, and her beautiful youthful visage returned. Cinderella felt stirrings inside her that had been dormant for years. A long-forgotten vigor and vitality began to course through her. Then the Fairy Godmother again spoke "You have one more wish, what shall you have?" Cinderella looks over to the frightened cat in the corner and says, "I wish for you to transform Bob, my old cat, into a kind and handsome young man." Magically, Bob suddenly underwent so fundamental a change in his biological make-up that, when complete he stood before her, a man so beautiful the likes of which neither she nor the world had ever seen. The Fairy Godmother again spoke, "Congratulations, Cinderella. Enjoy your new life." And, with a blazing shock of bright blue electricity, she was gone. For a few eerie moments, Bob and Cinderella looked into each others eyes. Cinderella sat, breathless, gazing at the most stunningly perfect man she had ever seen. Then Bob walked over to Cinderella, who sat transfixed in her rocking chair, and held her close in his young muscular arms. He leaned in close, blowing her golden hair with his warm breath as he whispered: ....... "Bet you're sorry you neutered me now".........

I couldn't have said it better myself.. Well done Lisa... And God, it feels better at least talking about it...

Did a couple of down winders this weekend.. I WAS RUNNING!!!!!!!!!!!! lol

I think the next step is VIDEO waivers... With elementary questions like.. 1. You do realize that if you step in front of a helicopter blade you will die and your family cannot sue right?? 2. You do agree that if you hook yourself into the pond and die that it is your fault and no one in your family can sue right?? That is what I see next... Rhino

Andy is correct...

lol

This is difficult.. I both agree and disagree.. Trying to stay sympathetic to the family understanding their loss while being angry that I was ALSO almost killed being on the helicopter and that I wouldn't even considering suing. Damn!! Damn!! Why couldn't he have been laying down if he wanted pictures that bad?? Rhino

Maybe it wasn't the best analogy but I tried. A last stand if you will.. No arguments... i still hope the law suit is a rumor. If their is a suit I don't agree with it at all. But at the same time I won't judge them for it. Rhino

Notice I said IF YOU HAVEN'T

What is to keep those of us on the chopper from suing the family for him putting US in danger? Call it attempted manslaughter if you will?? That is crazy? Does the madness ever end?

I'm not sure?? Is that the case? How can you sign away your families right to sue??

Don't be sorry for me, I'm ok.... And I didn't say no one else hasn't dealt with close loss did I??

HE isn't suing.. His family is right?? I am not saying I agree with it because I don't agree. But they are entitled to their day in court. And I am NOT looking forward to being there. I am VERY happy that the helicopter with the rest of us didn't go down.. Rhino

That is an opinion..

bla, bla, bla.. I know EXACTLY what is on the tape... It still doesn't change the fact that they have the RIGHT to a lawsuit. They won't win but they have the right. And I am sure Rod, and the WFFC would countersue for damages and attorney fees setting an example for "future" outcasts.. Get real.. If you haven't experienced loss. And I mean close loss then you don't know what the fuck you are talking about..

You need to read my post again.. They have the right to sue. So would you if your brother or fiance was hit by a helicopter rotor 3 times and died.

Let me explain something to everyone.. Although you "myself" included might not agree with a law suit, you have to understand what it feels like to lose a family member. I have experienced that loss. These people are looking for closure in ANY way that they can get it. Just to say at least they tried. It doesn't mean it is the right thing to do? It doesn't mean it is the wrong thing to do? But they have the right to do it. Whether we like it or not. A man was killed in a horrible way. A family was TORN apart. Ripped to schreds by a terrible misshap. Don't judge anyone for wanting payback for losing a loved one. Skydiver or not they have the right to sue. They are acting no differently than a father in a last stand fighting for custody of his son. At least they tried. They are looking for closure so they can get on with their lives. Money grubbing or not you can't put a $$$ on what a life was worth. As the ONLY fucking person that ACTUALLY witnessed the accident I have a unique take on the matter. And NO I am not looking for an award. I just can't believe what I am hearing sometimes. If they sue they won't win. But they have the right to do so. And who are we to judge? Look in the mirror.. And all anyone has to know is HE SIGNED A WAIVER.. Rob