GeordieSkydiver

We singlehandedly have increased CO2 concentrations in our atmosphere some 50% over the past 200 years. This isn't guesswork; these are measured values, and they agree with the amount of carbon we've put in the atmosphere through burning wood, coal and oil. To think that has no effect at all on our climate is a bit naive, IMO. And what about the forest fires(naturally caused) that we have stopped from becoming forest destroyers? I'm not sure we've created more, I'm not sure we've created less in some areas, what I am sure of is the unknown long term effect. For every scientist who thinks we are having an effect, 5 more disagree. Many believe that what is happening to this planet would of happened regardless of us. I'm not saying we shouldn't be doing something positive, I'm just saying the planet will balance everything out, and if that means that we freeze and all die, well then it sucks to be us. Lee Lee _______________________________ In a world full of people, only some want to fly, is that not crazy? http://www.ukskydiver.co.uk

The planets weather runs in cycles, to think that us humans, who are mere tourists here, have a profound effect on the 'overall' cycle of ice ages is naive. Admittedly we do make some serious f**k ups, but the planet is gonna do whats its gonna do, with or without us. Who exactly are we blaming the last ice age on? For every scientist that shouts 'global warming' there is another who says 'natures way' Lets just try to enjoy our planet as it is, and leave it as we found it. Lee Lee _______________________________ In a world full of people, only some want to fly, is that not crazy? http://www.ukskydiver.co.uk

Political views are like assholes, we all have em, we shouldn't talk about em, you shouldn't diss another persons and they stink. Its all about the skydiving. Lee Lee _______________________________ In a world full of people, only some want to fly, is that not crazy? http://www.ukskydiver.co.uk

I'm sooooo there.... Lee Lee _______________________________ In a world full of people, only some want to fly, is that not crazy? http://www.ukskydiver.co.uk

Sweet, thanks a lot, I never knew there was a forum on their site. I'm there 21st Dec, till 1st Jan (I gotta work) Lee Lee _______________________________ In a world full of people, only some want to fly, is that not crazy? http://www.ukskydiver.co.uk

Nah, people were scared to talk to you, in case you started talking politics..... As a Brit whose just spent the last couple of months in the states, I never wanna talk politics again. In all seriousness though, generally, we Europeans (Least the Brits anyway.) get on very well with Americans. (mainly the American women if I'm honest...) Sorry your expierence sucked, would you like me to arrange another invasion of mainland Spain? Its been a couple of hundred years.... Lee Lee _______________________________ In a world full of people, only some want to fly, is that not crazy? http://www.ukskydiver.co.uk

Nobody? I cant believe no-one on DZ.com is going, I'm sure it was someone on here that told me about the boogie... Come on peeps. Lee Lee _______________________________ In a world full of people, only some want to fly, is that not crazy? http://www.ukskydiver.co.uk

Welcome,

Whin chun kung fu. (also spelled Wing Tsun, Wing chun and some others.) No nonsense effective style. http://www.wingchun.com/ Check it out. Lee Lee _______________________________ In a world full of people, only some want to fly, is that not crazy? http://www.ukskydiver.co.uk

Ok, who's going? Looks like its gonna be a blast... http://www.jump-for-life.com/boogie.htm I'm booked and good to go... Lee Lee _______________________________ In a world full of people, only some want to fly, is that not crazy? http://www.ukskydiver.co.uk

My risers on my rig have velcro, and I want to swap them out and buy some with handles fitted also. Where can I get them? I cant seem to find anywhere that sells them. Its a zp.exe with mini risers on it. Lee Lee _______________________________ In a world full of people, only some want to fly, is that not crazy? http://www.ukskydiver.co.uk

My name is Maximus Decimus Meridius, Commander of the Armies of the North, General of the Felix Legions, loyal servant to the true emperor, Marcus Aurelius. Father to a murdered son, husband to a murdered wife. And I will have my vengeance, in this life or the next Gladiator Lee Lee _______________________________ In a world full of people, only some want to fly, is that not crazy? http://www.ukskydiver.co.uk

Oh, that was you? Thanks for getting my gear for me, by the time I got my rig off, all my stuff was back at Bob Celeyna's Trailer. I got it re-packed today at California City by Soko. Thanks again. Lee Lee _______________________________ In a world full of people, only some want to fly, is that not crazy? http://www.ukskydiver.co.uk

That was me, were you the guy with the Daughter in Bristol? If so, nice to meet ya. I was so intent on watching my freebag and main go down, and looking up at my perfect blue canopy, that by the time I noticed the wind had changed, I felt a little too low to turn, so I downwinded it. Was a little fast, so I just skidded in on my Ass. No harm done. Lee Edited to add... Yes, I know I'm a dumbass. Lee _______________________________ In a world full of people, only some want to fly, is that not crazy? http://www.ukskydiver.co.uk

4:2 at OFR. Great weather down there at Joshua Tree. Lee Lee _______________________________ In a world full of people, only some want to fly, is that not crazy? http://www.ukskydiver.co.uk

I had my first malfunction this weekend at OFR6, after a pretty crappy pack job (by me) I had a tension knot in my righthand brake lines. Spun me into a flat turn, I tried to pump the brake loose, when that didnt work, I cut it away and landed the reserve. Didnt really even get excited about it till afterwards, I guess the training works! Lee Lee _______________________________ In a world full of people, only some want to fly, is that not crazy? http://www.ukskydiver.co.uk

Yup, I was there, I was the English guy and probablt the youngest there. I had a lot of fun listening to the stories and even got to make a two way with Bob Sinclair. Plus I had my first malfunction. That was fun too. Lee Lee _______________________________ In a world full of people, only some want to fly, is that not crazy? http://www.ukskydiver.co.uk

Running throught the pain will do you no good at all, especially if your carrying a 'few' extra pounds. If it hurts its not good. Either get the knee problem fixed or find another CV exercise (swimming or cycling, something low impact). Save the running through the pain barrier shit for the special forces or when you REALLY need it. (Speaking from expierence here) Other than that, good luck, your already half way there, as you are mentally ready. Lee Lee _______________________________ In a world full of people, only some want to fly, is that not crazy? http://www.ukskydiver.co.uk

I've just booked my flight to Gran Canaria out 21st, return 1st Jan. Need to sort out some accommodation now. Lee Lee _______________________________ In a world full of people, only some want to fly, is that not crazy? http://www.ukskydiver.co.uk

This is my favourite poem also (even if slightly modified) IF By Rudyard Kipling If you can keep your head when all about you Are losing theirs and blaming it on you; If you can trust yourself when all men doubt you, But make allowance for their doubting too: If you can wait and not be tired by waiting, Or, being lied about, don't deal in lies, Or being hated don't give way to hating, And yet don't look too good, nor talk too wise; If you can dream and not make dreams your master; If you can think and not make thoughts your aim, If you can meet with Triumph and Disaster And treat those two impostors just the same: If you can bear to hear the truth you've spoken Twisted by knaves to make a trap for fools, Or watch the things you gave your life to, broken, And stoop and build'em up with worn-out tools; If you can make one heap of all your winnings And risk it on one turn of pitch-and-toss, And lose, and start again at your beginnings, And never breathe a word about your loss: If you can force your heart and nerve and sinew To serve your turn long after they are gone, And so hold on when there is nothing in you Except the Will which says to them: "Hold on!" If you can talk with crowds and keep your virtue, Or walk with Kings---nor lose the common touch, If neither foes nor loving friends can hurt you, If all men count with you, but none too much: If you can fill the unforgiving minute With sixty seconds' worth of distance run, Yours is the Earth and everything that's in it, And - which is more - you'll be a Man, my son! Lee _______________________________ In a world full of people, only some want to fly, is that not crazy? http://www.ukskydiver.co.uk

Totally agree with you there. I found the movie very inspirational, everytime I heard 'Lose yourself' for about 6 months after it made me wanna go out and do something. "seize the day" Just about sums it up. Lee Lee _______________________________ In a world full of people, only some want to fly, is that not crazy? http://www.ukskydiver.co.uk

Your damn right,I'm sat looking out of my window watching the clouds clear and the blue skies come through. Tomorrow is supposed to be nice, I hope so, I'm off down to California City to get some jumps in.

Back "A very naughty boy" Front 'A VERY naughty boy" Lee Lee _______________________________ In a world full of people, only some want to fly, is that not crazy? http://www.ukskydiver.co.uk

Hey thanks guys, you've given me a lot to think about so far. Gran Canaria seems like my easiest option so far... Eloy does look sweet, that video was awesome! Thanks again. Lee Lee _______________________________ In a world full of people, only some want to fly, is that not crazy? http://www.ukskydiver.co.uk

Ok, so this fraudulent rig is STILL on auction at ebay. Even though I reported it, and the original seller reported it too. Lets make sure everyone knows, I'm gonna observe it and email the winning bidder should it not be removed. The nerve of some people. Lee Lee _______________________________ In a world full of people, only some want to fly, is that not crazy? http://www.ukskydiver.co.uk