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Lisa...Hope we didn't scare away Matt...the guy you said had pretty eyes...He was supposed to do a tandem Sunday... The Braver the Bird...The Fatter the Cat.

By the voice, I think it was you, marks, that woke us in the classroom at 5AM, bragging on the beauty of Jorge's ass...and you were probably up before we were, you F'in animal!! The Braver the Bird...The Fatter the Cat.

Let me know how your jumps went and where you ended up going! My parents live south of Fayetteville a ways, but while visiting them I might try out a DZ up there someday!

Oh, and search the Missouri DZ'S too, they might have turbines. Hope you brought your SCUBA gear...Tablerock and Beaver lakes are great scuba spots! Call a local dive shop for current visibilities, though...they vary throughout the summer. Eric The Braver the Bird...The Fatter the Cat.

Try Skydive Skyranch...address below... Hwy 59 Cecil Smith Airport Siloam Springs, Arkansas or...try the DZ's in Tulsa...I've visited the DZ's in Skiatook and Cushing...good people at both...maybe 1 to 1 and 1/2 hour drive from Fayetteville using the turnpike. I learned at CAPC in Hazen, AR...excellent staff and jumpers there, but a 2-3 hour drive for you. Try the Dropzone Database and read the reviews, that's what led me to my kick-ass home DZ!! Good Luck! Eric The Braver the Bird...The Fatter the Cat.

Well said... The Braver the Bird...The Fatter the Cat.

The Farm Pimp!!! On a side note....My wife, Melissa, has a DZ user-name!! It's "whodamiss"...don't ask...anyways, just wanted to share! A DZ username today = an AFF graduation tmrw! She already has 1 post...in the women's forum, of course! Eric The Braver the Bird...The Fatter the Cat.

Lee, how the hell do you get away with that! Teach me, Master! Have we heard anything more on the possibility of a helicopter?

In Reply To: In fact, I may drop the beans and make something with more dead animal in it. Since I don't see any pain in the ass bunny people on this list. ------------------------------------------------------------ Amen, Bro! More MEAT GOOOOD!! Also, put Melissa in for a size (LG) T-shirt! AND put me in for bringing 4 big bags of 'tater chips...I was thinkin', Doritos, sour cream 'n onion, barbecue, and Fritos...a bit of everything...and I'll make 'em thicker for dippin'! Eric The Braver the Bird...The Fatter the Cat.

If you fly into ATL, I can pick you up...PM me and I'll give you my cell #...if you haven't already set up a ride... Eric The Braver the Bird...The Fatter the Cat.

Please put me in for XXL!! Eric The Braver the Bird...The Fatter the Cat.

In Reply To: The woody class...make sure you bring deodrant We have had enough of the Woody class... _________________________________________________ I ain't been around long but I know enough to know that the "Woody" class ain't the only class that needs a goddamn shower! We can always bring back "shower parties" if need be!!! Shame on you, Skinnyshrek! But you're a funny SOB though!! The Braver the Bird...The Fatter the Cat.

[ reply] \ That's your cue, Poodle. (HINT: Alcohol always helps.) So who's going to be there on Friday night? If we get all the girls maybe we'll do Puddin' Mania then. ------------------------------------------------------------ I got an answer for ya from Mel...she says "No way...not this year anyway...I want to be in the WOODY weight class b4 donning the bathing suit for you fellers!".............so there ya go!.....and she also says she's gonna take some f*ckin' names at the Poker table! but I need that money fer jumps... The Braver the Bird...The Fatter the Cat.

I'll ask her about the puddin'...when I told her there was gonna be puddin' wrastlin' she didn't go...ME! ME!...OOH...ME! So we'll have to see...maybe she can be swayed by female peer pressure! Eric The Braver the Bird...The Fatter the Cat.

In Reply To: So you think the wife is up for it? It's a GREAT way to make new friends! Also, if you want to contribute to the food or beer we would NOT be offended. ----------------------------------------------------------- My wife...up for Poker...you'll see...heh heh... We'll bring a couple cases for the cause! Eric n Mel The Braver the Bird...The Fatter the Cat.

Hey guys/gals! I'm new to the Farm, and will be doing some recurrency jumps w/Hans soon and have met very few of you, but will see you all soon at the boogie, so you can add me to the list + Melissa (wife!) and also add my wife and I to the Poker tournament! Fear not myself, but Melissa plays a mean game of Poker! If we can bring any food/beverages, PM me and let me know! Sounds like it's gonna be a wild one! Eric and Melissa The Braver the Bird...The Fatter the Cat.

I had the same doubts you are having now...as EVERY skydiver has had! I recommend watching a reserve re-pack the next time you have an opportunity. It will give you a better insight as to the inner workings of the gear you jump. You will see, when you watch your rigger pack a reserve, how much care goes into the job, and how unlikely a baglock is on a reserve parachute due to the differences in stowing the lines and the canopy itself (freebag on a rsv vs. D-bag on a main, etc.). It gave me a lot of confidence in my gear, and I bet it'll help with that doubt your having! Eric The Braver the Bird...The Fatter the Cat.

Me too! The Braver the Bird...The Fatter the Cat.

1. Whats your name? Eric 2. How old are you? 34 3. Why did you decide to start jumping out of airplanes? 1st jump was b-day present...then addicted! 4. Are you single or taken? Married? Married! 5. Do you have kids? Yes, an 11 yr old daughter. 6. What do you drive? 1996 Silverado and 1995 VW Jetta. 7. Have you ever done a kisspass? Will as soon as wife starts jumping! (which is soon!!) 8. Where do you live? Douglasville, GA 9. Do you have any pets? Yes, my bud, AJ...German Shepard. 10. How many jumps do you have? 20...and a helluva lot more to come... 11. What color eyes do you have? Green 12. What is your nationality? American w/German heritage. 13. Have you ever dated someone you met off the internet? No 14. Favorite Movie? My Cousin Vinny 15. What do you do when you arent skydiving? Airline Crew Scheduler at work and keeping my wife happy when I'm home! 16. Have you ever BASE jumped? No 17. If not... do you want to? Yes, but my wife REALLY would frown upon it! (She'll come around!) 18. Do you have siblings? 1 big sister. 19. Where do you want to travel to the most? Germany, New Zealand 20. What's your favorite color? Purple 21. Where was the last place you flew to ( not skydiving )? Wichita, KS...exciting... The Braver the Bird...The Fatter the Cat.

Because it was a very difficult decision. Difficult decisions take time to make. 'nuff said. Very hard decision indeed, but the right one! I say let by-gones be by-gones...Mike's got a lot of work ahead of him, but even more support! Eric The Braver the Bird...The Fatter the Cat.

Congrats as well! Now you've got me thinkin' of my AP's...Avoidance Procedures...when I reach that point! AP's may not help much...The Farm is a big place...no place to run! Congrats again, and many more to ya! The Braver the Bird...The Fatter the Cat.

Sweet news!! Need any apprentices, Mike? The Braver the Bird...The Fatter the Cat.

Oh, you might want to think about a wind tunnel...I'm taking my 11 year old daughter to one early next year, your parents might even want to try it too! Do a search on the internet for "vertical wind tunnel", there are some videos you can watch on some of the sites! Eric The Braver the Bird...The Fatter the Cat.

I used to live in Wichita, and there are 3-4 DZ's in your area. If your parents are willing to sign a waiver, SOME DZ's will allow you to do a Tandem, but ultimately it is up to the discretion of the Tandem Master that will take you for your first jump. If your parents will not give you permission, then, even though it seems like a long time, you might have to wait until 18 comes around. I personally would not have a problem taking a 16 yr old, "IF" I were a Tandem Master, but ONLY with the parents present and with a full understanding of the associated risks. Even if you can't jump, visit some of the local DZ's...there is a lot to learn about the sport, and you could even learn to pack main canopies and earn a few bucks along the way! (if the Drop Zone Owner ,DZO, is OK with it) So go and hang out and watch, there are plenty of nice folks around the Wichita DZ's...one of them might post a response to you later! Good Luck! Eric The Braver the Bird...The Fatter the Cat.

Hey, didn't that 72 year old AFF student die of a broken neck? From reading the incident report, he was limp in harness after opening, so it probably was not the landing...believe that falls under "worst" in my book. The Braver the Bird...The Fatter the Cat.