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Congrats to all, Especially Madolyn Murdock and Don Ellisor! Both fine people.

Welcome Mom, Just a warning; be prepared for a life altering experience! A good one, by the way! Only 6 days to go,yahoooo!!!! Conway 1130

0-13-0 12 26-29way formation loads @ Spaceland, 1 hillarious 6way beatiful weekend in H-town! Conway 1130

My mom's good wiyh it and comes out occasionally. The first time she came out, we were dirt diving a 6way. I told her to go watch the people coming down from the previous load , so at least she wouldn't have a heart attack just watching me load the plane with all the scared antisapation. So when we went up she new what to expect. She brought my sister and a family friend and I stood up about 50 feet from them so they thought it was cool. My dad on the other hand would constantly tell me that I had proved that I could do it and survive after #100,200,300,400 he started slowing the comments a little. He finally came out to watch the second day of the Texas State Record attempts. Nice, he sees 3 Otters and 2 Casas worth of people laying in formation in the landing area going "Holy Shit!" That particular load the 120 way was blocked from ground view until we were tracking away. The only landing he has ever seen me do I didn't stand up! He hasn't been back, but has been heard semi-bragging after my 12hr freefall badge, and talking about me having around 500 jumps a few months back, only to have my mother correct him that it was around 1000! Now he has 3 RW photos in his office, an 8way, my first 42way and one of the TSR 113way. Now when come to work Monday mornings he just asks if I got a lot of jumps in over the weekend! My mom just asks if we were able to jump when the winds were real bad. Other than that, she has confidence in my judgement ( although if they'll put the Otter in the air,I'll be on it). She is even willing to buy jump related gear (like a new Oxygen A3) for Christmas! If they can see videos of what you do in freefall, they may be a little more open minded. Understand that we just don't jump out of planes to play Russian roulette ever time helps a lot! Good luck and B/S, Conway 1117

Very well put!!! Conway 1117

QuoteI know I've not seen it all. I've only been online since 1993 and I know I've not seen it all. I can accept that. However, this email I got (to a web-based account) is officially the weirdest message I've ever received. I'm not trying to share "spam" here...well read it...(names/email addys changed to protect the innocent): I have probably received 6-8 variations on the time traveler thing but I don't remember them really asking for anything. I'll pay more attention in the future. Maybe I have what they need!

Or is it,I'm going to Bangher and Leever?

Right-on, Bangher, left on Leever? Conway 1117

Godspeed Bob! Our hearts hang with your's. Prayers to ya

Pat McCurdy was wrong about Coke!

Not only is God a Republican, he originated in Texas. That's why they call it God's Country! You should also check out Spaceland,you won't be disappointed, It rocks! Good luck and welcome to Houston, Conway 1117

nice new pic.,by the way Happy new year! C 1117

edited correction from Snopes, Thanks Kev. The following has apparently been attributed to libertarian candidate Lewis Napper in '93. Not that I believe in most Libertarian views this "No bill of rights" is quite interesting! ~~~~~~~~ "We, the sensible people of the United States, in an attempt to help everyone get along, restore some semblance of justice, avoid any more riots, keep our nation safe, promote positive behavior, and secure the blessings of debt free liberty to ourselves and our great-great-great-grandchildren, hereby try one more time to ordain and establish some common sense guidelines for the terminally whiny, guilt ridden, delusional, and other liberal, bed wetters. We hold these truths to be self-evident: that a whole lot of people are confused by the Bill of Rights and are so dim that they require a Bill of No Rights." ARTICLE I: You do not have the unearned right to a new car, big screen TV or any other form of wealth. More power to you if you can legally acquire them, but no one is guaranteeing anything. ARTICLE II: You do not have the right to never be offended. This country is based on freedom, and that means freedom for everyone -- not just you! You may leave the room, turn the channel, express a different opinion, etc., but the world is full of idiots, and probably always will be. ARTICLE III: You do not have the right to be free from harm. If you stick a screwdriver in your eye, learn to be more careful, do not expect the tool manufacturer to make you and all your relatives independently wealthy. ARTICLE IV: You do not have the right to free food and housing. Americans are the most charitable people to be found, and will gladly help anyone in need, but we are quickly growing weary of subsidizing generation after generation of professional couch potatoes who achieve nothing more than the creation of another generation of professional couch potatoes. ARTICLE V: You do not have the right to free health care. That would be nice, but from the looks of public housing, we're just not interested in public health care. ARTICLE VI: You do not have the right to physically harm other people. If you kidnap, rape, intentionally maim, or kill someone, don't be surprised if the rest of us want to see you fry in the electric chair. ARTICLE VII: You do not have the right to the possessions of others. If you rob, cheat or coerce away the goods or services of other citizens, don't be surprised if the rest of us get together and lock you away in a place where you still won't have the right to a big screen color TV or a life of leisure. ARTICLE IX: You do not have the right to a job. All of us sure want you to have a job, and will gladly help you along in hard times, but we expect you to take advantage of the opportunities of education and vocational training laid before you to make yourself useful. ARTICLE X: You do not have the right to happiness. Being an American means that you have the right to PURSUE happiness -- which by the way, is a lot easier if you learn the Country's language and are unencumbered by an overabundance of idiotic laws created by those of you who were confused by the Bill of Rights," ~~~~~~~~ If you agree with the foregoing, share it with a friend. No, you don't have to, and nothing tragic will befall you if you don't. I just think it is about time common sense is allowed to flourish - call it the age of reason revisited. Live Each Day With an Attitude of GRATITUDE !

And what happened to firm C's?

uhhhhhhhhhhhhh, I'll have the champagne please!

happiness @1200'? Hop-n-pops?

That's gotta take the cake for fun jumpers (not working) ! Dude, at full price that's $10,278. It's a little easier at $15 a pop, buying 200 at a time. Still not cheap, but worth every penny for the exp.!

(5 jumps in '98) (8 jumps in '00) (526 jumps in '01,A,B,D lic.) 571 jumps in '02,all paid for by me.(Almost only weekends) Highlights; 1st Airspeed Tunnel Camp 1st Ballunar Lift-off comp. at NASA 1st place 1st season 4way comp. TSL 5th place 1st 40way formation jumps 1st Texas State record attempts 120way(14 jumps) 1st X-braced canopy Xaos 21 85' May 2003 see the same kind of improvements! Happy new year to all and to all, be safe! Conway 1110

I have a freefly-unfriendly shoulder, but thanks.

QuoteSweet! My Xaos is still goin strong. Kelley is up here for the holidays, but were both sick. She was pretty sick when she was at SSL last but I didn't think it was chicken pox related

You know Jon, I'll have to spank your sister for that comment. I just joined POPS last year. BTW I picked up a Xaos 21 85 a while back!

39 again 1105 jumps since the first time I turned 39!

Muchisima gracias, me amiga!

This really sucks. It's my birthday, I'm at work and I had to make an emergency dentist appointment I was going to take the day off but the weather is cratering so no jumping! Oh well, just venting with a sore tooth. Life is wonderful! BSPT, Conway 1110

Hey Rob, Congrats! Oh, one word B I R T H C O N T R O L ! Seriously, Good luck! Conway 1110