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I went thru in 1980 and we'd heard stories about the Brits and the balloon jumps. One (supposed story) that cracked me up was that the Brit JM's commands were something like. "Everybody got their chutes on; right, let's go!" Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.

There's a "Howl at the Moon" in Houston. Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.

You going to be able to get out or do you have to dig in? Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.

Hutch, Been thinking about you a lot lately. Probably has something to do with our getting together at WFFC this time each year. I'm glad you got to go to last year's last WFFC. Rest in peace, my friend. Woof. Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.

"hit the hole poll man" Stick it in!! God... who says we're not programmable. Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.

Thanks, Dave. I sent him an e PM explaining _why_ and the brackets thing. Keith Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.

No. The Lexmark software isn't glitchy. The McAfee software is less than stellar. If you run HijackThis with Lexmark printers; you'll find a line something like: Application/Service9x Not disinfected E:\Drivers\Win_9X\lxcgsr9x.ex_ Your computer is fine. Well, let me re-phrase that - what McAfee found is a non-issue. Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.

I'm screwed. I maintain the company of skydivers. Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.

Don't hold me to it; but do you happen to have or had a Lexmark printer? Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.

Doesn't matter what I would do. It's your decision to make. Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.

I "believe" Chris Miller at Spaceland is still an Eclipse I/E also... But you may want to check with him. It's been about 4 years since I got my Eclipse rating from him. Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.

You'll understand if I address each of these individually. I read of each of these arguments prior to forming my _opinion_ and the letter. We still have rigs & reserves from the 70's that were under a shorter inspection cycle. In fact, we have rigs & reserves that have been around so long that some riggers refuse to inspect & repack anything over 20 years old. I read the list. I hate to go all Kallend on you, but there's more countries on the list that I think are great examples not to emulate. For me, "Because they do it..." is a reference; not a reason. And, if we're going to do it _like_ they do... some of the countries on the list don't require the same standard of certification to pack the reserves, nor even a seal. Again, it's not about _just_ the reserve repack, but the system as a whole - and on that note: see below. In my dissention, I also refer to the number of field riggers that have found issues in the field, which have resulted in manufacturer testing and Service Bulletins. Bill, you know that I respect your opinion in many areas and as of my letter to the FAA did not see one from you. I ask you as an engineer and probably fellow in the science of Quality Management; What does it really hurt to leave the 120 day inspection cycle? Are we to consider it the as just an inspection cycle or view it as preventative maintenance? I also ask, if it saves one life; is it worth it to leave it at 120 days? Conversely, which is more likely to save one life; 120 or 180 days? IMO this is about the extra $50.00 per annum, which every DZ with numerous rigs would find advantageous as would the average _on the bandwagon_ skydiver. I look forward to reviewing your letter to the FAA. EDIT: I encourage any/everyone to write their papers with compelling enough arguments, evidence, information... I can still add an addendum to the list reversing my position. I've been thinking about this for awhile - and it's going to take more than cheerleading "I support the 180 day cycle." Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.

You're welcome to contradict my essay to the FAA. But I hope you do better than, "cost," "I support the 180 day cycle" without any reason as to why, or just address it as a reserve repack without mention of the harness inspection. I have been known to reverse my position when adequately educated or by a stronger argument. So far, that hasn't happened. Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.

That's assuming someone your age could hit the urinal!! Uh oh... this is gonna hurt.. Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.

The best people to observe your concerns are the Instructors or Riggers at your DZ. Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.

Lookin for a switch now. Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.

Yup. She needs a good spanking - who's gonna take care of that; you or me? Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.

He didn't fall. I woke up and found a guy burglarizing my flat, determined that my right to privacy & safety outweighed his right to steal and I threw him out the window. What's the problem? Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.

JP, Can you expand on that. Have questions about the drogue, EP's etc. TI; but not a Birdman, so am not versed in the complexities of combining the two and the thought behind it. Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.

To me, txt msg'ing is old stuff... Tried video conferencing with record function, yet? Coming to a PDA near you. Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.

True. That falls into the "information" category and is just good business practice. I'm talking about when I get an email that says something like, "So, what do I tell them?" or "Why should I offer them this over that?" which would take me five minutes on the phone versus 30 minutes of typing a response as to this versus that Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.

For the most part, I agree with you; although I must admit to being guilty of this myself a couple of times in SC. For example, as I was begininng my research into the whole "Green House" thing, I was of the position, "What's a couple of degrees over 100 years matter?" I tossed a url out there and asked for opinions without much more info since I was in the information-gathering stage. Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.

I'm with you on this one. I had the text mssaging removed from my plan and I don't have an IM either . I feel the same way about emails. Them what works for me knows the rules. If you have a question - call. I will not have an email discourse when there's a phone on my desk and a cell on my hip. Email is for sending documentation and information. Phones are for conversations. Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.

To the other poster: I said it was _one_ of the reasons. Bill: Depends on where he is on the timeline. If he got it repacked last week and it went unnoticed and there were a cutaway - perhaps nothing If it was due this weekend on a 120 day cycle and went unnoticed - it would. If it was due this weekend on a 120 day cycle and that cycle were extended to 180 days, then it would go unnoticed for another 60 days... Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.

This is exactly one of the reasons why I sent a letter of dissention to the FAA regarding the consideration of a 180 day pack cycle. Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.