rhino

I've seen it.. Only been jumping for 6 years.. I've also seen people go after someone in need that was spurting blood in every direction getting drenched from head to toe.. It is unfortunate that the gentleman starting this post is HIV +. I will say this. I would bet serious money that a cure is either already here and in testing or right around the corner. Look at Magic Johnson.. No traces of the HIV virus are even in his system. He's been HIV+ for YEARS. You must maintain HOPE.. Be confident that a cure is coming.. You can even pitch in to an organization looking for a cure. Maybe that will make you feel better.. Never give up hope.. Rhino

Bullseye......

/me throws the Bytch a buncho celery

LOL

You quitting smoking?

Two words.. When you find out who it is... ROAD TRIP Sounds like something my ex-wife would pull.. Oh yeagh.. Then she would try and get more child support after I lost my job..

Appeals Court Upholds Do Not Call List By STEVEN K. PAULSON Associated Press Writer DENVER (AP) -- Handing a victory to consumers who loathe telemarketers, a federal appeals court Tuesday upheld the popular do-not-call registry, dismissing claims it violates free speech rights and is unfair to business. The 10th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals called the registry of more than 56 million phone numbers a reasonable attempt by government to safeguard personal privacy and reduce "the danger of telemarketing abuse." "Just as a consumer can avoid door-to-door peddlers by placing a 'No Solicitation' sign in his or her front yard, the do-not-call registry lets consumers avoid unwanted sales pitches that invade the home via telephone," the court said. "We are convinced that the First Amendment does not prevent the government from giving consumers this option." Telemarketing officials say they expect 2 million of their 6.5 million workers to lose their jobs within two years if the do-not-call rules stand. Tim Searcy, executive director of the American Teleservices Association trade group, said he was disappointed but not surprised, predicting the case would ultimately have to be resolved by the Supreme Court. The Direct Marketing Association said the industry will follow the law while it considers whether to appeal. "Our industry will respect the wishes of consumers who have placed their household telephone numbers on the do-not-call list," association president H. Robert Wientzen said. Michael Powell, chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, called the decision a triumph for consumers. His counterpart at the Federal Trade Commission, Timothy Muris, said he was "pleased that this popular program, like America's dinner hour, will not be interrupted." The appeals court overturned U.S. District Judge Edward Nottingham of Denver, who said the registry, which took effect in October, violated free-speech rights by barring calls from businesses but not charities and political organizations. "As a general rule, the First Amendment does not require that the government regulate all aspects of a problem before it can make progress on any front," the appeals court said. The court said there was also no evidence suggesting charitable or political callers were as troublesome. The court consolidated the appeal of Nottingham's decision with two related challenges - a case brought against the Federal Communications Commission by Denver telemarketers and the FTC's appeal of a ruling in Oklahoma that said the agency had no authority to create and enforce the list. It was Nottingham's ruling that had been closely watched because of the constitutional issues involved. His decision had threatened to cripple the FTC's ability to fully punish telemarketers and keep it from sharing information about the list, hindering the FCC from enforcing it. The FTC also had to stop providing the list to telemarketers, meaning they were free to call listed numbers without fear of reprisal. The appeals court had put Nottingham's ruling on hold pending its decision. People can register numbers or file complaints at www.donotcall.gov or by calling 1-888-382-1222. Companies that call numbers on the list face fines of up to $11,000 for each violation.

Go back down to a Triathlon at 1.2... Work on slow speed flight. Practice accuracy, flat turns. Landing on a dime.. That is fun too. And you will learn the skill YOU DON'T currently have that will keep you alive on a heavily loaded canopy WHICH YOU AREN'T READY FOR.. If you go ANY higher at 60 jumps you are a walking corpse.. You WILL bounce.. Maybe you will live, maybe you won't.. For fucks sake.. I progressed quickly. What you are doing is just plane "Incident Report".. BTFU... Rhino

I would spend the day snuggling with those that I love.. Wife and kids.. That's it.. Snuggling and being thankful that I even woke up that day.. I always make it a point to tell people on the spot what they mean to me. To tell my son on the spot how proud I am to have him as my son. How lucky I feel. I tell my wife how much she means to me every day. My daughter also. Interesting thread,.. Oops.. I live EVERY day that way.. As it will be my last.. Rhino

OR... Turning the plane.. Not getting out of the plane in a bad spot to begin with..

Dear Sirs, I regret to inform you that I can no longer afford to work for the firm. It has been fun. Later BYIATCHES!!!!! Me

Tecumseh rocks.. It's my home DZ :) Their are some VERY advanced freeflyers there.. Great facilities, great people, super twin otter.. A+.. Rhino

OUCH.. Kerry's numbers are about to go down...

Sure it's possible.. You will always have the forward speed you talk about. That is where having the slow speed flight experience will save you. The first thing I always do on a new canopy ESPECIALLY a smaller one is spend TONS of time on slow speed flight. Flat turns, Sinking in. I am only loading my crossfire2 at 2.0 so I'm not flying a highly loaded crossbraced canopy. The best advice I can give is practice, practice, practice up high.. If you feel ballsy come into the p's in half brakes and plf on landing. That is an invaluable skill you will need if you are landing in the type of area in question.. Besides, if you put yourself in the position to begin with where you could even end up having to land in a tight spot you screwed up.. Preventive maintenance.. Pull higher.. I've only pulled under 3k once in the last year and it was a bad idea.. Be safe.. Blues.. Rhino

Things to Remember.. * Help people reach their full potential, catch them doing something right! * The BEST minute I spend is the one I invest in people. * People who feel good about themselves produce good results. * Feedback on results is the breakfast of champions; it is the #1 motivator of people. * Take a minute, look at your goals, look at your performance, and see if your behavior matches your goals.

The Car Jacking This is a true story ... An elderly Florida lady did her shopping, and upon returning to her car, found four males in the act of leaving with her vehicle. She dropped her shopping bags and drew her handgun, proceeding to scream at the top of her voice, "I have a gun, and I know how to use it! Get out of the car!" the four men didn't wait for a second invitation. They got out and ran like mad. The lady, somewhat shaken, then proceeded to load her shopping bags into the back of the car and got into driver's seat. She was so shaken that she could not get her key into the ignition. She tried and tried, and then it dawned on her why. A few minutes later, she found her own car parked four or five spaces farther down. She loaded her bags into the car and drove to the Police station. The sergeant to whom she told the story couldn't stop laughing. He pointed to the other end of the counter, where four pale men were reporting a car jacking by a mad, elderly woman described as white, less than five feet tall, glasses, curly white hair, and carrying a large handgun. No charges were filed. AH, SENIOR MOMENTS

People flying canopies with a short recovery arc shouldn't be in the corner to begin with. They should be mastering SLOW SPEED FLIGHT......... Rhino

I disagree.. Some people like to be able to lean more forward in the harness during their swoop.. That requires a looser chest strap.

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Cool pics :) I was waiting for someone to get that C130 exit we had the year before :)

That was a bad ass swoop....

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No an LLC is not a mistake. Do it in the state of Nevada.. Rhino

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