Macaulay

Aaahhh... at last! We agree on something! :) - Macaulay

So do you consider yourself ugly? I referenced "ugly chicks"... no one imparticular. If you take that as an insult, that's your own fault. - Macaulay

Ummm... there's no "submit" button... - Macaulay

I also like how you attempt to play the role of peacemaker by throwing in an "everyone has their own idea about beauty" option, yet you were the one that made the poll. - Macaulay

Easy there, Assumitron 6000. I never said that you're ugly if you aren't a model, nor do I believe it. Someone had asbestos flakes for breakfast... every morning of their life. - Macaulay

I was going to comment on that, but I couldn't think of good ones right off hand. I was going to say something to the effect of attaching a bag lock, but it would have been stupid. - Macaulay

I've been DJing for about nine years now. I play all MP3s now. For myself, I usually play ambient and experimental, but I also play deep house, tech house, techno, drum and bass, downtempo... I play a lot of genres, but always keep in very underground. Link to my site: http://www.djscifi.com What kind of stuff are you looking for? - Macaulay

That's what I'm talking about... and your DZs site looks good! - Macaulay

Damn... well like I said: Fuck off. Just kidding. - Macaulay

Whatever you do... just do NOT give up drinking. 'Tis a cardinal sin worthy of exile. - Macaulay

I like it when my neighbor offers me $20 to drop her off and pick her up somewhere that is less than three miles away. What should I spend it on? One jump, two hop and pops, or four pack jobs (I'm lazy)? - Macaulay

Stop me if you've heard this one (and some of you have): Q: What's the deadliest thing in skydiving? A: The second-hand smoke. - Macaulay

Right. I realise that most DZs don't really have room in their budget for something like that. That's why I suggest they should pool their customers or friends for volunteer or ticket-comped work, should they feel prone to step the site up. Having held three back-to-back executive positions in advertising and design, I can't help but notice this lacking element. And yes, dropzone.com is comparable to any top site out there. I'm actually most impressed with the seamless integration of the web-based e-mail. I've had to do that one before, and it was a pain in the ass. Both the front and back ends of it are very well done. This site on the whole is definitely a feat of which to be proud. - Macaulay

dropzone.com seriously kicks ass. There are a few little glitches here and there, but for the most part, this is an extremely well-done site. The front end is probably the best for just any skydiving site. Now if only DZ sites looked this good. Again, this is just my opinion. I know a lot of you out there work hard on your DZ's web site, but it seems like most drop zones don't want to bring in the expertise of design professionals. There are some good-looking skydiving sites out there. Psychocirkus.com looked good. Icarus and PD have nice-looking sites. There are some others out there that I'm forgetting or haven't seen. However, it seems that most DZ web sites are really up to par with what is out there. I only bring this up because for the third time now, I've recommended a first jump to someone by referring them to their local DZ's web site, and they said that they didn't trust the place, because their site was so unprofessional. Anyone else feel me on this? I'm sure it works just fine for a lot of people. Hell, I have the most critical eye of anyone I know, and I still did my first jump at a DZ that had a horrid site that was hosted by AOL. I didn't care... just because a DZ has a crappy web site doesn't mean they don't know what they're doing. All I'm saying is that most DZs don't have web sites that live up to quality of the facility. I'd encourage DZs to seek out web designers from their own customer base, and comp them in jumps, or even money (which would go into jumps). This way, you'd have a good looking design by someone who knows the place. Any increase in ROI due to the design would be worth it. Comp the designer ten jumps, and if you get four or five tandems that choose your DZ because it looks like a quality establishment due to the professionalism of the site, then you've already made your money back. Just a suggestion, and my own thoughts. - Macaulay

I'd hate to see commentary from a lot of these girls on the portrayal of women in the Chronicles and Quincy videos. - Macaulay

If I could get my parents in the air, they'd probably buy new gear for all of us. I've seen families get into the sport together, and I am so damn jealous of those kids that get $6,000 dumped on them (including suit, helmet, alti, etc.) while I'm scraping to eventually buy a Cypres. - Macaulay

Make sure you call and e-mail your parents regularly. Aside from maintaining a relationship with them, you can con them into buying you jump tickets when they come to visit. A good example would be this paraphrase of a recent conversation with my mom: Mac: You've never seen me jump before, have you? Mom: Just on video. Mac: Why don't we go down to the DZ when you visit so you I can scare you to death? Mom: OK, sounds fun. Mac: Oh, wait... I don't think I'll have jump money that weekend. Mom: Oh, well... if you need some... Mac: Oh, no... don't worry about i-- Mom: No, it's OK. Mac: Aw, I couldn't. Mom: It's no big deal. Your dad and I can afford to buy our son a few jump tickets. Mac: Really? Mom: Yeah. Mac: Wow! Thanks. Mom: Sure. Mac: Speaking of you guys affording things... I wanted to talk to you about my phone bill and rent... They'll buy you eight tickets, I swear. - Macaulay

Is that even possible? - Macaulay

HAHAHAHAAHAHAAAA!!! No. :) - Macaulay

Is this Chaz as in Chaz Chaz? I mean, the Texan from Elsinore? You'd remember me as Steve. The guy who, amongst other things, rented a car with a damage waiver and brought it to Elsinore just to wreck it. If so, whaddup?! If not, fuck off. Just kidding. - Macaulay

My namesake originates from the Macaulay of whom you speak. I dyed my hair blonde one day. I showed up to the DZ. Grasshopper addressed me as "Macaulay". I answered. It was the mistake that would haunt me for the rest of my days. - Macaulay

I do vector illustrations with a mouse in CorelDRAW and Corel Photo-Paint. I did a skydiving one for an upcoming contest. Mike from Skypeopleusa provided a photo from which to model my illustration. It's a tube jump from a balloon, which is odd, but the hot-air balloon with those particular colors is Corel's branding device. It sort of pays tribute to a couple of my favorite things. Have a look at: http://www.skypeopleusa.com" target="_new">Skypeopleusa provided a photo from which to model my illustration. It's a tube jump from a balloon, which is odd, but the hot-air balloon with those particular colors is Corel's branding device. It sort of pays tribute to a couple of my favorite things. Have a look at:

Put "straddle" style benches on a skyvan. The green light will be on for not even a second when you hear, "go around!" Just being dirty for no reason... - Macaulay

Someone is teaching these students right. A few of us watched in near amazement as we saw TWO back-to-back PERFECT PLFs from a couple AFF Is. How often do you see a proper PLF, much less two... one right after the other. Now as to who was on the radio when they both flared six feet too high... - Macaulay

I remember hearing about the jumper that struck the wing of that plane and brought it down. I thought that was the only recorded incident of a jumper striking a non-jump plane. I could be wrong. As far as who would "win" goes... it really depends on the type of aircraft and the type of canopy. - Macaulay