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Incidents - Bonfire - Speakers Corner ... ... or can we get it to general skydiving before SC .. CLICK HERE! new blog posted 9/21/08 CSA #720

There are smaller than her... she now has proof.. .. if she can get the picture from Lisa CLICK HERE! new blog posted 9/21/08 CSA #720

The replies are exactly what I expected by my question. I now ask, why is it that there is not also a strong outcry against those who put way too much confidence in their AAD, making statements such as "cut away and just wait for your AAD to fire" shoot, I had more to say, after getting responses, but now that I have been up for 38 hours for work, my brain is fried and I can't remember. CLICK HERE! new blog posted 9/21/08 CSA #720

I don't jump an AAD, primarily because I don't have the money to purchase one. Some of the ways I justify it is that thousands of jumps have been made without one, on much more primitive gear, and they managed to survive. By not jumping one, my confidence in my gear, and myself, has risen. Therefore, I ask this question: Should it be required that every jumper make X amount of jumps without an AAD? CLICK HERE! new blog posted 9/21/08 CSA #720

Ok, that does suck that it is taking so long. but I still stand a lby what I said. .. If he had recieved the rig in the 3 months time, the only difference would be that he now has a rig that he is not satisfied w ith due to wanting to downsize. He would still be mad either way. CLICK HERE! new blog posted 9/21/08 CSA #720

Quote I know i ordered a 190, but that was 9 months ago, I now fly a 170 when i hire rigs out, and by the time i get it in december I may want a 150 pending on my progress.. Quote huh? you are mad, because you ordered a larger rig than you now want, and you are mad because they are not going to throw the rig you originally ordered in the trash and start over for you? How were they supposed to know that you would be downsizing at an alarming and possibly unsafe rate. Did anyone ever suggest to you to buy used gear, for this very reason? Or did you not consider you might downsize when you ordered it. When I ordered my rig, I ordered a container for a 170/150 main, while I was still jumping a 210. I'm quite content with still jumping my 170. Could I go to a 150, yes. could I handle a 150? yes. but what is the point of downsizing, when I still haven't mastered the 170 *169 technically* . I think it is time that you own up to your mistake in purchasing, and let i t be. CLICK HERE! new blog posted 9/21/08 CSA #720

I have 14,000 jumps, with lots of experience, and lots of good sensible advice to add; however, I'm not an instructor, so I won't because people only want titles. CLICK HERE! new blog posted 9/21/08 CSA #720

Hey Sunshine... .. I have a question for you. CLICK HERE! new blog posted 9/21/08 CSA #720

sounds interesting. CLICK HERE! new blog posted 9/21/08 CSA #720

can't .. I burn too easily CLICK HERE! new blog posted 9/21/08 CSA #720

why is it you always ask if it is Clay? CLICK HERE! new blog posted 9/21/08 CSA #720

sorry, I was going to use it as blackmale, but considering there might not be time to show it again, might as well get it out. CLICK HERE! new blog posted 9/21/08 CSA #720

With the price of gas so high, we are all looking for solution to the problem. I finally found an easy, simple solution. Take a bike!! CLICK HERE! new blog posted 9/21/08 CSA #720

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California's next law is to legalize marriage to sheep. Here is a man and his wife! CLICK HERE! new blog posted 9/21/08 CSA #720

on the wall.. take one down, and pass it around... ... CLICK HERE! new blog posted 9/21/08 CSA #720

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and you thought this was the 'new and improved' bonfire.. ... just wait. It is a business, so I can't say I blame HH. but it still kind of sucks. I really liked the fact that this site was personally owned, and not a corperate type of thing. How, if there was a problem, I could go to the owner if I wanted to, .. In the same way that I get comfort in being able to reach the owner of the gear manufacturers. oh well. I'll have to wait and see. CLICK HERE! new blog posted 9/21/08 CSA #720

Billy, do you have the trasncripts of what was said prior to those comments. I have not heard the full conversation, nor have I looked into it other than what I heard on the radio this morning, but from my understanding, his comments reflected some of the earlier conversation, that when in context is not that bad. CLICK HERE! new blog posted 9/21/08 CSA #720

The cypress helps in certain situations, but not all. I fortunately did not make it to the dz as I was planning, so i don't know full details, but it sounds like in this case, even if he had a cpress, it probably would not have helped. I personally don't own a cypress, so can't tell you the specifics, but I can tell you that it needs certain perameters met in order to arm and operate. If you do a search on these forums, you can find some of that information. RIP Shindig! CLICK HERE! new blog posted 9/21/08 CSA #720

there is a really cool quick way to do a continuity check, but i can never remember how to do it. has to do with lying the canopy on it's side with the lines crossed or something like that. was really cool when it was shown to me. I wish i could remember how to do it. CLICK HERE! new blog posted 9/21/08 CSA #720

Do to him what a disgruntled husband did to a jumper i know.. .. the jumper *a manwhore* was sleeping with the newer, married jumper. Her husband found out, took her rig to the dz, tried fighting the guy, then threw her rig on the ground, poured flamible liquid on it, and set it on fire. I applaud that husband, except for the fact he lit it on fire near the gas truck. CLICK HERE! new blog posted 9/21/08 CSA #720

Lesson 1: A man is getting into the shower just as his wife is finishing up her shower, when the doorbell rings. The wife quickly wraps herself in a towel and runs downstairs. When she opens the door, there stands Bob , the next-door neighbor. Before she says a word, Bob says, 'I'll give you $800 to drop that towel. After thinking for a moment, the woman drops her towel and stands naked in front of Bob , after a few seconds, Bob hands her $800 and leaves. The woman wraps back up in the towel and goes back upstairs. When she gets to the bathroom, her husband asks, 'Who was that?' 'It was Bob the next door neighbor,' she replies. 'Great,' the husband says, 'did he say anything about the $800 he owes me?' Moral of the story: If you share critical information pertaining to credit and risk with your shareholders in time, you may be in a position to prevent avoidable exposure. Lesson 2: A priest offered a Nun a lift. She got in and crossed her legs, forcing her gown to reveal a leg. The priest nearly had an accident. After controlling the car, he stealthily slid his hand up her leg. The nun said, 'Father, remember Psalm 129?' The priest removed his hand. But, changing gears, he let his hand slide up her leg again. The nun once again said, 'Father, remember Psalm 129?' The priest apologized 'Sorry sister but the flesh is weak. Arriving at the convent, the nun sighed heavily and went on her way. On his arrival at the church, the priest rushed to look up Psalm 129. It said, 'Go forth and seek, further up, you will find glory. Moral of the story: If you are not well informed in your job, you might miss a great opportunity. Lesson 3: A sales rep, an administration clerk, and the manager are walking to lunch when they find an antique oil lamp. They rub it and a Genie comes out. The Genie says, 'I'll give each of you just one wish. 'Me first! Me first!' says the admin clerk 'I want to be in the Bahamas , driving a speedboat, without a care in the world. Puff! She's gone. 'Me next! Me next!' says the sales rep. 'I want to be in Hawaii , relaxing on the beach with my personal masseuse, an endless supply of Pina Coladas and the love of my life. Puff! He's gone. 'OK, you're up,' the Genie says to the manager. The manager says, 'I want those two back in the office after lunch' Moral of the story: Always let your boss have the first say. Lesson 4 An eagle was sitting on a tree resting, doing nothing. A small rabbit saw the eagle and asked him, 'Can I also sit like you and do nothing?' The eagle answered: 'Sure, why not. So, the rabbit sat on the ground below the eagle and rested. All of a sudden, a fox appeared, jumped on the rabbit and ate it. Moral of the story: To be sitting and doing nothing, you must be sitting very, very high up. Lesson 5 A turkey was chatting with a bull. 'I would love to be able to get to the top of that tree' sighed the turkey, 'but I haven't got the energy. 'Well, why don't you nibble on some of my droppings?' replied the bull. They're packed with nutrients. The turkey pecked at a lump of dung, and found it actually gave him enough strength to reach the lowest branch of the tree. The next day, after eating some more dung, he reached the second branch. Finally after a fourth night, the turkey was proudly perched at the top of the tree. He was promptly spotted by a farmer, who shot him out of the tree. Moral of the story: Bull Shit might get you to the top, but it won't keep you there.. Lesson 6 A little bird was flying south for the winter. It was so cold the bird froze and fell to the ground into a large field. While he was lying there, a cow came by and dropped some dung on him. As the frozen bird lay there in the pile of cow dung, he began to realize how warm he was. The dung was actually thawing him out! He lay there all warm and happy, and soon began to sing for joy. A passing cat heard the bird singing and came to investigate. Following the sound, the cat discovered the bird under the pile of cow dung, and promptly dug him out and ate him. Morals of the story: (1) Not everyone who shits on you is your enemy. (2) Not everyone who gets you out of shit is your friend. (3) And when you're in deep shit, it's best to keep your mouth shut! THUS ENDS THE FIVE MINUTE MANAGEMENT COURSE CLICK HERE! new blog posted 9/21/08 CSA #720

luckily when it came off, i was just pulling off the offramp, because i missed m y freeway exit. CHP saw it happen and came to check everything was ok. luckily, no ticket. Did I mention I have not jumped in over 4 months need reserv repacked. CLICK HERE! new blog posted 9/21/08 CSA #720

i was in company truck, and didn't bring enough water. my car, i normally have lots of water. yeah, it was really sad when I drove by a sign that said 'california city 19 miles* .. and i think i stopped in that one carl's jr. where we got the jalopeno sandwhiches CLICK HERE! new blog posted 9/21/08 CSA #720