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As hard as it is for me to do....my wife and I have decided that we can no longer have "Pancake", our cat of six years any longer. Our new grandson will be coming and the cat is very possesive and jealous of anyone in our home. It is with great sadness that we are offering him up to a caring family in the San Diego area. Please PM me with any SERIOUS inquiries. Anvil Brother #69 Sidelined with a 5mm C5-C6 herniated disk... Back2Back slammers and 40yr old fat guys don't mix!
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Mine was given shortly after my first AFF jump. After I threw out, I noticed that I had the dreaded "Slider stuck in the DOWN position" malfunction. I spent 90% of my time under canopy flaring, steering, kicking, etc. trying to clear this mal. No matter what I tried, the slider would not go up where it was supposed to! Then, all of a sudden, I realized that my controllability checks were normal and relaxed enough to start my final approach (spazzed my way through the setup and base leg) and stir up some dust. The next morning, I received a PM from a pal known by everything in the name UP TO the 'Ski'... PM subject read "Hey Slider...." Anvil Brother #69 Sidelined with a 5mm C5-C6 herniated disk... Back2Back slammers and 40yr old fat guys don't mix!
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The tale of my 1st chop... (long)
sd-slider replied to AdrenalineBluez's topic in Safety and Training
Bravo Zulu Good to hear you're head was where it needed to be(mentally)... Anvil Brother #69 Sidelined with a 5mm C5-C6 herniated disk... Back2Back slammers and 40yr old fat guys don't mix! -
The code is this....... Take some RED fabric, attach it to more RED fabric, cover it with a RED rig, get some RED shoes....... BTW I ain't clownin' Anvil Brother #69 Sidelined with a 5mm C5-C6 herniated disk... Back2Back slammers and 40yr old fat guys don't mix!
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Any vids from the AerOhio Punkin' Drop?
sd-slider replied to sd-slider's topic in Events & Places to Jump
I just got back to So Cal from there and people don't believe them people would do such things Anvil Brother #69 Sidelined with a 5mm C5-C6 herniated disk... Back2Back slammers and 40yr old fat guys don't mix! -
Yet another sleepless night due to this
sd-slider replied to artistcalledian's topic in General Skydiving Discussions
Sit by the door(on the floor, with it open) on the trip to altitude and you'll get over the watching part real fast. I personally liked to watch the various exits and try them myself when I get the chance... Anvil Brother #69 Sidelined with a 5mm C5-C6 herniated disk... Back2Back slammers and 40yr old fat guys don't mix! -
Backsliding up-wind/down the Jump path.....
sd-slider replied to sd-slider's topic in Safety and Training
I had a group RW jump the other day and was trying out a different jumpsuit for speed control. It was a loaner freefly suit which had a lot of material around the ankles. I exited with the intent of meeting the two-way that exited with me. I located the group almost immediately and started to "drive" towards them. I felt positive pressure on my legs and felt as though I was driving forward....but...I wasn't. A senior, much more experienced jumper with me said I backslid the whole time and it took all he had to catch up to me before he attempted to signal "legs out".. BTW....He said he saw the freefly group that exited after us just behind me The question....does excess material on the legs create a "false-positive" feeling of pressure which would lead you to think you are doing everything right in driving forward? I don't have a history of excessive backsliding and did 2 more jumps after(with two other suits) and watched the ground for movement on my part and there was no noticeable sliding. Any thoughts....? Anvil Brother #69 Sidelined with a 5mm C5-C6 herniated disk... Back2Back slammers and 40yr old fat guys don't mix! -
Got yer weight belt! Anvil Brother #69 Sidelined with a 5mm C5-C6 herniated disk... Back2Back slammers and 40yr old fat guys don't mix!
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Turn the tables when you land and ask the question to the Mrs. : "Does this canopy make me look FAT!!!!!" See if she tells you the truth! Anvil Brother #69 Sidelined with a 5mm C5-C6 herniated disk... Back2Back slammers and 40yr old fat guys don't mix!
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Quit pickin' on the boy! Anvil Brother #69 Sidelined with a 5mm C5-C6 herniated disk... Back2Back slammers and 40yr old fat guys don't mix!
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FUCK METALLICA! Anvil Brother #69 Sidelined with a 5mm C5-C6 herniated disk... Back2Back slammers and 40yr old fat guys don't mix!
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I can honestly say I have no idea...... Do they make on "Big Enough" for MY noggin'? Anvil Brother #69 Sidelined with a 5mm C5-C6 herniated disk... Back2Back slammers and 40yr old fat guys don't mix!
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1st jump blown bottom skin cell
sd-slider replied to atsaubrey's topic in General Skydiving Discussions
I was there @ deployment and we were cruisin' @ about ~140 (via Pro-Track on the ankle) when he threw. I watched the opening as I tracked away and it didn't seem rough or ABnormal from my view. Still sucks though!. Anvil Brother #69 Sidelined with a 5mm C5-C6 herniated disk... Back2Back slammers and 40yr old fat guys don't mix! -
Whoa ther Admiral....I'm whiter than Halle Berry's teeth and I too grew up in less tha un-desirable circumstances. I was one of three whites in my elementary years classes. I fell victim to reverse racism at an early age, repeatedly beaten' by "blacks" much older than me just for the purpose of stealing the Food Stamps I was carrying to get food for my brothers and mother. Am I sore, disgruntled, pissed-off?....NO! I chose to "lift myself" out of multiple bad situations and make a better life for myself. An opportunity that "EVERYONE" in this country has a right to do regardless of race! Some even have more opportunities because they are considered "less fortunate" due to race. Not me. I had to scratch and scrape for everything I have today. As for all of those cryin' about inequalities and opression, I have a brand new jar of "Smuckers Grape Jelly" and my pant's around my ankles. Take a hard look at the people you know who are truly in an "opressed" state and ask yourself, "Are they doing "EVERYTHING" they can to improve their quality of life and that of those around them?". Once you have done that, I have a strong feeling you will rethink your views on how bad some folks really have it...... If not, maybe some day you will. BTW, I grew up in OH and moved to CA to get away from the "ignorants" there. Anvil Brother #69 Sidelined with a 5mm C5-C6 herniated disk... Back2Back slammers and 40yr old fat guys don't mix!
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I don't think so. I have yet to bring beer and I was hoping for just the opposite, "de-improve" my arch is the goal here. I gots-ta slooooow down so that I "can" have fun with others Same as Twardo on the rest. I asked my instructor the same thing and he said "Have fun, and be safe!" Anvil Brother #69 Sidelined with a 5mm C5-C6 herniated disk... Back2Back slammers and 40yr old fat guys don't mix!
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I may be part of the reference...maybe not! I think next time we should launch it as an "AFF" jump.... I have it all drawn out and everything... HEY! It could work Anvil Brother #69 Sidelined with a 5mm C5-C6 herniated disk... Back2Back slammers and 40yr old fat guys don't mix!
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Too bad, I can be a cool guy and a good friend when people don't disqualify me before ever meeting me! The "person" or the "Tat"? I personally enjoy the time in the chair, especially when you are working on a piece that can take numerous hours to complete. I believe the fad you are referring to are the "Welcome Mats" etc. that a lot of females are sporting these days. Their choice! Each person has their reasons for "inkin'" themselves up, mine is one of self-expression. BTW.. Unless I'm shirtless, you can't even see mine Anvil Brother #69 Sidelined with a 5mm C5-C6 herniated disk... Back2Back slammers and 40yr old fat guys don't mix!
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Aerohio Halloween Boogie - Anyone going?
sd-slider replied to sd-slider's topic in Events & Places to Jump
I'll be in town for my "pre-second" time since I started jumping last year and would like to make som E-quaintences before arrival so I can put some names to faces. I'm a "biggun" so I was hoping to find a few folks who would like to fall fast with me and have some fun Anvil Brother #69 Sidelined with a 5mm C5-C6 herniated disk... Back2Back slammers and 40yr old fat guys don't mix! -
Getting Paid for Stadium Demo Jumps
sd-slider replied to FrEaK_aCcIdEnT's topic in General Skydiving Discussions
I can see it coming now..... "Mr. Airtwardo, can I go to the bathroom?" Mr. Airtwardo, Suzie's touching me...., etc. You know you want to be a teacher....right? Anvil Brother #69 Sidelined with a 5mm C5-C6 herniated disk... Back2Back slammers and 40yr old fat guys don't mix! -
I filmed my tandem but also deemed the filming of AFF a distraction. I f I had the cahnce to do it again, I would have it filmed. I've linked to #9 for me. I had just graduated the load before. Get as much video as you can.. My "Post-AFF" 1st Solo
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Getting Paid for Stadium Demo Jumps
sd-slider replied to FrEaK_aCcIdEnT's topic in General Skydiving Discussions
Maybe it's "price gouging" in the wake of all the bad things happening in our land of late....or retirement planning. Anvil Brother #69 Sidelined with a 5mm C5-C6 herniated disk... Back2Back slammers and 40yr old fat guys don't mix! -
You aren't "Scotty" are you......? Anvil Brother #69 Sidelined with a 5mm C5-C6 herniated disk... Back2Back slammers and 40yr old fat guys don't mix!
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Quitters? How can anyone, even with 1 tandem who chosses not to return be called a quitter, especially when only a small fraction of us choose to take the plunge in the first place? Whether it's 1 or 10000, the fact that anyone once felt the rush, the release, the freedom, etc. of skydiving, it is no small feat. I applaud anyone who has the courage to walk away. For me, the constant yearning and regret would eat away at me until I returned. I will say this.....They're missing out!!!!! Anvil Brother #69 Sidelined with a 5mm C5-C6 herniated disk... Back2Back slammers and 40yr old fat guys don't mix!
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I know this is in 2 other threads, and, I have read them both. Any new news or suggestions as to the jump-worthines of this cam? Even if it is just for educational purposes for newbs who would like to "expand" yet be safe while doing it. Thoughts..... BTW - I am aware of the USPA recommendation for camera flying. Anvil Brother #69 Sidelined with a 5mm C5-C6 herniated disk... Back2Back slammers and 40yr old fat guys don't mix!