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Congratulations, John!! Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.

Prescription for vision problems:Transcending Fear by Brian Germain Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.

Kenz, My deepest condolences. Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.

Hugs are great remuneration [John Wayne voice] Little Lady [/John Wayne voice] Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.

Oh man, the Brotherhood is so gonna give him or her shit for a veeeerrrry long time. Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.

Grandpa emmigrated from Sicily and joind the US Army serving in Panama in 1923. Came back and started a family on the lower east side. During the depression, he supported his family by hustling pool. He was good. The one they'd line up to beat. He passed away in 1972. It's 1980 and I'm playing pool in a dive bar and about three games into it, there's 200 bucks (about two weeks of military pay) on the table and I've got three balls left. Tell the guy, I gotta go to the restroom. "OK Grandpa, I'm in a bit of shit here, Think you could help me out? Take a deep breath and go back out. I could just feel him, teaching me like when I was a kid. Don't look at this shot, look at the next one and setup the cue ball for the next shot. control your breathing... nice easy stroke with the right english... bam, bam, bam... Told my Mom about it the next day. Yup, he was with you. Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.

I hate bullies. You want me to punch him in the fucking mouth? No charge, I know you're broke. Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.

Welcome. Glad you've decided to pursue your dream. The hyperlink below comes from the tab above that says, "Dropzones." It's been filtered to California for you. http://www.dropzone.com/dropzone/North_America/United_States/California/index.html As for your request for the "Best Company," this is a little "like" shopping for motorcycle. Most of the dropzones represent our "manufacturer" called the United States Parachute Association (USPA) which is the governing body for Basic Safety Recommendations (BSRs) and general guidelines for instructional methodology. The following hyperlink is to the USPA's website on "Learn to Skydive" http://www.uspa.org/about/index.htm Ask any dropzone you choose whether their Instructors are USPA rated Instructors. As a customer, you have the same rights as shopping for a motorcycle; visit the DZ, ask questions, get input, get to meet your Instructor, ask their qualifications, you can ask to see their qualifications, how long they've been in the sport, how many students have they taught, how many of their students have gone on to get their licenses, etc. Here's what you won't get on this forum, any two opinions that are the same, public flaming of any dropzone (we're kind of a dysfunctional family that commmunicates by fighting with each other at Thanksgiving, but let some outsider say something bad about one of our family members and you're in deep Kempshi). Choose a couple off the list and give them a shout. They'll be happy to answer any questions you have. I would also encourage you to read all of the excellent articles posted here: http://www.dropzone.com/safety/Learn_to_Skydive/index.shtml Welcome to your exploration into skydiving. Good luck. Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.

No thread title should have "Michael Jackson" in it. Go skydiving. Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.

Women lie? Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.

Someone's venting and asking for vibes and it's debate team time? C'mon Bryan. Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.

Walt's named his "Blue" Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.

You may want to start a poll thread to get a pulse on this. Keith Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.

To quote an old-timer. "Had AFP been developed before AFF, there would be no AFF" Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.

Ya know, you're the first one that's brought that up to me. That's some good advice. Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.

Jeff, Been about three years since we talked... Appreciate the input. So we're good on the type 7-8 chestwebbing? My thoughts are to at least check the stitching on a regular basis. Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.

As one who does and endorses the merging of the two disciplines, when a FF'er takes a grip on my chest strap and punches into a stand under me, there is an inordinate amount of pressure on my chest strap. 1. Would doing these a multitude of times have an effect on the tensile strength of the chest strap or stitching? 2. Should there be things we (or a rigger) should pay extra attention to on pre-jump gear checks if we do numerous hybrids that include use of the chest strap? 3. Is this something the manufacturers should be taking into consideration to perhaps make the chest straps stonger? 4. Your thoughts on Type 17 chest straps used in hybrid dives? Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.

Take the class outside where the obstacles are? Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.

Pack my own. I'm just too anal and work at a small DZ with enough time in-between and enough TI's on rotation. EDIT: I'll let packers pack my own personal rig, but that's just me in the saddle. Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.

Means Nothing. Please review the waiver. Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.

Echo: Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.

No more so than any other pack job - but I'd really encourage you to discuss this with your local riggers/Instructors. Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.

I'm not thoroughly convinced the W method does any more to prevent a line-over than a good clean Pro-Pack - so no. Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.

I agree with quade. It's not a matter of time; it's a matter of the heart. Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.

Going to the Dentist is a lot better than realizing you have an abscessed tooth while in freefall. Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.