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Yup, Yup, Yup...Happy B-Day Airweenie! Hope you got the day off. Have fun and enjoy yourself! (and remember, menudo is good for hangovers!) G. Jones "Why don't they have a light bulb that only shines on things that are worth looking at?"
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Quade, your response reminded me of my ex-wife. When she turned 40, I told her that I was going to trade her in on two twenty year olds. She told me to consider that I may not be wired for 220 anymore! G. Jones "Why don't they have a light bulb that only shines on things that are worth looking at?"
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Personally, I friggin' hate the things! Maybe it's just me, but they make me so paranoid that I spend too much time checking them. I've found the gate portion of the snap bent to the point where it would stay open more than once (student gear), and I have alot more fun w/out having them to worry about. G. Jones "Why don't they have a light bulb that only shines on things that are worth looking at?"
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The S&TA and DZ manager for SLT was Ken Jobsky. I say was because I recieved an e-mail from Ken several weeks ago stating that the DZO's Charles Bryan (an original "freefly clown") and Mike Vail ("chronicles" videos) had chosen to shut down the DZ permanently during the usual winter closure. Ken informed me that another DZ may open at the same site (Beckwourth, CA) as a Tandem mill. Read that "no students or experienced jumpers"!! No word if they will use the Skydive Lake Tahoe name. But be advised: The King Air is gone, and so are the fun jumps at what was formerly one of the higer DZ's in the country. As for the burning man trip...that was an annual event of the old SLT and was made using the King Air. G. Jones "Why don't they have a light bulb that only shines on things that are worth looking at?"
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Longest and sweetest opening was on a Spectre...about 700 or 800 ft.- Also my personal hard deck is 2K, and if I don't have something landable over my head by then it WILL get chopped! I'm still a low timer, so it hasn't happened yet G. Jones "Why don't they have a light bulb that only shines on things that are worth looking at?"
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Benny Hill reruns. G. Jones "Why don't they have a light bulb that only shines on things that are worth looking at?"
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Well, for one thing, trying to converse across the dinner table with a vibrator could be a bit disturbing! G. Jones "Why don't they have a light bulb that only shines on things that are worth looking at?"
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I had heard the Spectre would snivel, but it scared the shit outta me on the first jump! Deployment to full inflation must have been 700 or 800 ft. I was just about ready to chop it there for a sec. or two. G. Jones "Why don't they have a light bulb that only shines on things that are worth looking at?"
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Stay away from the loser, he was lookin for a quick score. And if he said it the way you worded it, he was lying to save face 'cause you turned him down! G. Jones "Why don't they have a light bulb that only shines on things that are worth looking at?"
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Holy Shit!!! I hate Black widows more than anything in this world! Damn, they just give me the creeps. All black and shiney and mechanical looking. They wouldn't even have to bite me, if one of the things ever got on me I'd vapor lock right there on the spot! G. Jones "Why don't they have a light bulb that only shines on things that are worth looking at?"
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I can only speak for the Whiskey...Jim Beam black label bourbon. G. Jones "Why don't they have a light bulb that only shines on things that are worth looking at?"
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Way to go Dave! *Pats Dave on the back* Have fun at the Boogie!!! G. Jones "Why don't they have a light bulb that only shines on things that are worth looking at?"
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Clear n pull...I just keep thinkin ...clear n pull... G. Jones "Why don't they have a light bulb that only shines on things that are worth looking at?"
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I don't make friends easily...and I can count the number of what I consider GOOD friends on several fingers .Maybe someone can explain how I just figured out someone I've known for 18 years, and considered a good friend has used me for his own gain for the last 6 or 8 months, [fuck]! My faith in humanity is starting to be mighty slim!!! The compassionate side of me tells me there are still people worth placing my trust in...What are your own experiences in trust and compassion? G. Jones "Why don't they have a light bulb that only shines on things that are worth looking at?"
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I've never jumped with the Neumann winter gloves, and I would guess about the coldest its been at exit was 10-15 degrees farenheit with the summer gloves, and they kept my hands from going numb. You may want to post this question on the Gear and Rigging forum for better/ more informed results. Good luck! G. Jones "Why don't they have a light bulb that only shines on things that are worth looking at?"
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Andy, am I to understand that you'll never have another relationship... or that you're going to give up skydiving? No relationship is perfect, and any conflict you may have with a mate over skydiving is more likely going to be the result of insecurities or lack of trust than whether or not she is a whuffo. Skydiving couples have problems that skydiver/whuffo couples don't. For instance, in a divorce. Who gets custody of the home DZ and who gets visitation. Can an ex-spouse get a restraining order against the other so they can have unfettered access to the dz on their court appointed weekends? My point is, all relationships have their problems. In the larger scheme of things skydiving has little to do with problems in a strong, healthy relationship...whuffo or not! Eat your heart out Dr. Laura G. Jones "Why don't they have a light bulb that only shines on things that are worth looking at?"
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And so articulate! I still think she missed her calling. She should have been a writer! G. Jones "Why don't they have a light bulb that only shines on things that are worth looking at?"
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Alex, I'm happy with my tackified gloves and wouldn't trade them. I've tried Adidas w/out the tackification (is that aword? ) and didn't care for them. The palms will hold dirt, but are easy to clean. G. Jones "Why don't they have a light bulb that only shines on things that are worth looking at?"
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I jump with Neumann summer gloves, I think they run about $39 / pair at Square 1. They are "tackified" which means you get a good grip with them. Neumann also makes a winter glove, I've never worn a pair but judging by the summer glove they should be comfortable and functional. About $47 /pair. G. Jones "Why don't they have a light bulb that only shines on things that are worth looking at?"
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Muenkel, everyone has their own way of handling stressful or disturbing situations and many of these involve humor. Would it be better if everyone got serious about it and actually jumped on that anti-catholic bus that you allude to? I think not. I also think that no harm or disrespect were meant to you or catholicism. If you and the "many brave catholic priests" who "have to withstand the humiliation and jokes" are truely concerned with the scandalous (and illegal) behaviour of a small percentage of the clergy, then I think your anger is better directed toward the leadership of the church (who allowed this situation to develop through their indifference and inaction). To this day the Mormon church struggles with its history of bigamy (and there are plenty of jokes made about that), the same will hold true for the Catholic church and sexually abusive or pedophilic priests. Change it or live with it! G. Jones "Why don't they have a light bulb that only shines on things that are worth looking at?"
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Go for it Lisa! I'm no expert either, but Phree's advice sounds right on to me! Offer to buy him a cup of coffee and show him around the DZ. GO GIRL! G. Jones "Why don't they have a light bulb that only shines on things that are worth looking at?"
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You wouldn't actually let someone near your balls with a hot fork either! ( would you)? I'm assuming you don't actually own a Lion ;)~ G. Jones "Why don't they have a light bulb that only shines on things that are worth looking at?"
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Betsy, Glad you made it safely. If you see Kama (manifest) tell her ZZ from Reno says Hi G. Jones "Why don't they have a light bulb that only shines on things that are worth looking at?"
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That question sometimes arises.It's a relative thing sloppy,er,..slappie.You have to think comparatively. G. Jones "Why don't they have a light bulb that only shines on things that are worth looking at?"
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WRONG!!! an old saying comes to mind. I had a very good friend whose Dad retired after 25 years in the Navy and we used to get pretty graphic in our conversations. Once, when I told him to "Blow me", his response was: "Don't matter which end of the dick you're on"! It made perfect and immediate sense! G. Jones "Why don't they have a light bulb that only shines on things that are worth looking at?"