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Republicans always bitch when democrats blame society for the situations that cause people to commit crime... I find it ironic that you use the same ploy to defend a reublican that was caught receiving MILLIONS OF DOLLARS in bribes. He was dirty. He will be known as the most corrupt official EVER in the history of politics. When we have democrats getting busted over a $50.00 golf trip paid by a lobbyist, he got a friggin $300,000 ROLLS-ROYCE. Cmon, get real. He is a crook that abused the trust we placed in him, and hopefully he spends the next 8 years getting gang raped in prison. here is just a partial list, for a more complete one, see below: 1. Duke Cunningham (R), Felony Indictment 2. Jack Abramoff (R) Felony Indictment 3. Scooter Libby (R) Felony Indictment 4. Tom Delay (R), Felony Indictment 5. Thomas W. Noe (R), Felony Indictment 6. Bob Ney (R), Felony Indictment coming soon 7. Carl Rove (R), Felony Indictment coming soon 8. Linda Schrenko, Felony Indictment 9. Dick Cheney (R), I can dream, can't I? 10. Chuck McGee (R), Felony Indictment 11. James Tobin (R), Felony Indictment Does anybody see a pattern forming here? So much for the "contract with america" where the republicans were going to "clean up" washington, huh? Or did they mean "clean out" washington? A second grand jury indicts DeLay - Embattled leader faces new money laundering counts - The Republican majority leader in the US House of Representatives Tom DeLay has been indicted with criminal conspiracy by a grand jury in Texas. The charge relates to a campaign finance scheme in which two of Mr DeLay's associates also stand accused. Probe of Senate majority leader's stock sale another outbreak in Washington's epidemic of investigations. Copyright 2005 Houston Chronicle : FOR congressional Republicans, this season's politics bears a strong resemblance to its weather, with storms of investigations blowing up and sweeping in from all directions. Republican Lobbyist Jack Abramoff and public relations entrepreneur Michael Scanlon are the focus of widening investigations this summer, one by Congress and the other a criminal probe involving five federal agencies. Jack Abramoff is a long-time Washington insider whom Congressman Tom DeLay once referred to as one of his "closest and dearest friends." Abramoff raised thousands of dollars for President George W. Bush's re-election campaign, achieving the status of Bush Pioneer, as well as raising funds for GOP congressional candidates. Republican political consultants John Colyandro and Jim Ellis: Washington fundraiser Warren Robold, was indicted on charges of accepting or making corporate donations. The indictments also name lobbyists Mike Toomey and Eric Glenn as individuals who assisted the TAB Board of Directors in its spending, though neither one is charged with any wrongdoing. Ohio Gov. Bob Taft (R), a member of one of the most distinguished families in American politics, was indicted yesterday on four criminal misdemeanor counts for failing to report a series of golf outings, dinners and other gifts in a scandal that has rocked the powerful state Republican Party. Adam Taff, a two-time Republican candidate for Congress, has been indicted in federal court on charges of converting political campaign contributions for personal use and wire fraud. James Tobin, 44, of Bangor, Maine, the former regional director of the Republican National Committee in New England, and a former Bush campaign official has been charged with plotting to jam the phone networks of political opponents during the November 2002 election. He faces charges of conspiracy to commit telephone harassment and aiding and abetting telephone harassment. He face a jail sentence of up to five years if convicted. Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Scott Jensen and Assembly Majority Leader Steven Foti were charged last week for taking part in "Wisconsin's biggest political corruption scandal in modern history," according to the Milwaukee Sentinel-Journal. Turns out that these two distinguished Republicans committed a variety of campaign-related crimes for which they're now in deep trouble. Republican fundraiser, Sherry Schultz, former Assembly Speaker, Rep. Scott Jensen and current Assembly Republican Leader, Steven Foti, filed a brief with the State Appeals Court to limit the amount of evidence against them that the state can bring to trial. BOSTON, Massachusetts (AP) -- A lawyer resigned as vice chairman of the Massachusetts Republican Party after a federal sting led to money-laundering charges accusing him of offering to "cleanse" drug proceeds for a legal client. Lawrence Novak was arrested Tuesday at his home in Brockton after investigators said he allegedly offered to launder drug profits for a client awaiting trial on federal trafficking charges. The client is cooperating with investigators. GOP Assembly Speaker Scott Jensen became the second top legislative leader in two days to be charged with felonies in connection with the caucus scandal and joined Democratic Senate Majority Leader Chuck Chvala as a soon-to-be former powerbroker at the Capitol. New RNC Treasurer's Records Subpoenaed in Corruption Investigation. Robert Kjellander was named RNC treasurer in early August of 2005, soon after it was reported that a federal prosecutor investigating corruption at the Illinois Teacher's Retirement Systems, a state run teacher's pension fund. The subpoena specifically sought records relating to Kjellander receipt of $4.5 million in fees from the Carlyle group, for helping to land the business with the pension fund. [AP, 8/10/05] CONCORD, N.H. -- A fourth man has been charged with taking part in a Republican scheme to jam Democrats' get-out-the-vote phone lines on Election Day 2002. Shaun Hansen, of Spokane, Wash., headed a former telemarketing company that placed hundreds of hang-up calls to five phone lines run by Democrats and one run by the Manchester firefighters union. Prosecutors say Hansen's Mylo Enterprises of Sandpoint, Idaho, was hired by Republican operatives to place the calls. State Rep. Chris Newton, R-Cleveland, who was indicted on federal corruption charges in May, said Sunday he will resign from office effective Nov. 1. Former Georgia School Superintendent Linda Schrenko, whose groundbreaking political career dissolved into erratic behavior and defeat, was indicted Wednesday on federal charges that she stole more than $500,000 in taxpayer money and spent part of it on cosmetic surgery. Schrenko, 54; her close friend and chief assistant Merle Temple, 56; and Alpharetta businessman A. Stephan Botes, 47, were named in an 18-count indictment that alleges they were involved in a scheme to steal federal education funds and secretly funnel about half the money to Schrenko's failed 2002 campaign for governor. In addition, the indictment charges the Republican school superintendent used $9,300 of the money to pay for cosmetic surgery. NEW YORK (CNN) -- Federal authorities indicted a Texas oil executive, a South Korean businessman and two others Thursday as part of a U.S. probe of the United Nations' Iraq oil-for-food program. Republican County Constable Larry Dale Floyd was arrested on suspicion of soliciting sex with an 8-year old girl. Floyd has repeatedly won elections for Denton County, Texas, constable. Republican judge Mark Pazuhanich pleaded no contest to fondling a 10-year old girl and was sentenced to 10 years probation. Republican Mayor Philip Giordano is serving a 37-year sentence in federal prison for sexually abusing 8- and 10-year old girls. Republican Mayor John Gosek was arrested on charges of soliciting sex from two 15-year old girls. Republican County Commissioner David Swartz pleaded guilty to molesting two girls under the age of 11 and was sentenced to 8 years in prison. Republican legislator Edison Misla Aldarondo was sentenced to 10 years in prison for raping his daughter between the ages of 9 and 17. Republican Committeeman John R. Curtain was charged with molesting a teenage boy and unlawful sexual contact with a minor. Republican anti-abortion activist Howard Scott Heldreth is a convicted child rapist in Florida. Republican zoning supervisor, Boy Scout leader and Lutheran church president Dennis L. Rader pleaded guilty to performing a sexual act on an 11-year old girl he murdered. Republican anti-abortion activist Nicholas Morency pleaded guilty to possessing child pornography on his computer and offering a bounty to anybody who murders an abortion doctor. Republican campaign consultant Tom Shortridge was sentenced to three years probation for taking nude photographs of a 15-year old girl. Republican racist pedophile and United States Senator Strom Thurmond had sex with a 15-year old black girl which produced a child. Republican pastor Mike Hintz, whom George W. Bush commended during the 2004 presidential campaign, surrendered to police after admitting to a sexual affair with a female juvenile. Republican legislator Peter Dibble pleaded no contest to having an inappropriate relationship with a 13-year-old girl. Republican advertising consultant Carey Lee Cramer was charged with molesting his 9-year old step-daughter after including her in an anti-Gore television commercial. Republican activist Lawrence E. King, Jr. organized child sex parties at the White House during the 1980s. Republican lobbyist Craig J. Spence organized child sex parties at the White House during the 1980s. Republican Congressman Donald "Buz" Lukens was found guilty of having sex with a female minor and sentenced to one month in jail. Republican fundraiser Richard A. Delgaudio was found guilty of child porn charges and paying two teenage girls to pose for sexual photos. Republican activist Mark A. Grethen convicted on six counts of sex crimes involving children. Republican activist Randal David Ankeney pleaded guilty to attempted sexual assault on a child. Republican Congressman Dan Crane had sex with a female minor working as a congressional page. Republican activist and Christian Coalition leader Beverly Russell admitted to an incestuous relationship with his step daughter. Republican Judge Ronald C. Kline was placed under house arrest for child molestation and possession of child pornography. Republican congressman and anti-gay activist Robert Bauman was charged with having sex with a 16-year-old boy he picked up at a gay bar. Republican Committee Chairman Jeffrey Patti was arrested for distributing a video clip of a 5-year-old girl being raped. Republican activist Marty Glickman (a.k.a. "Republican Marty"), was taken into custody by Florida police on four counts of unlawful sexual activity with an underage girl and one count of delivering the drug LSD. Republican legislative aide Howard L. Brooks was charged with molesting a 12-year old boy and possession of child pornography. Republican Senate candidate John Hathaway was accused of having sex with his 12-year old baby sitter and withdrew his candidacy after the allegations were reported in the media. Republican preacher Stephen White, who demanded a return to traditional values, was sentenced to jail after offering $20 to a 14-year-old boy for permission to perform oral sex on him. Republican talk show host Jon Matthews pleaded guilty to exposing his genitals to an 11 year old girl. Republican anti-gay activist Earl "Butch" Kimmerling was sentenced to 40 years in prison for molesting an 8-year old girl after he attempted to stop a gay couple from adopting her. Republican Party leader Paul Ingram pleaded guilty to six counts of raping his daughters and served 14 years in federal prison. Republican election board official Kevin Coan was sentenced to two years probation for soliciting sex over the internet from a 14-year old girl. Republican politician Andrew Buhr was charged with two counts of first degree sodomy with a 13-year old boy. Republican politician Keith Westmoreland was arrested on seven felony counts of lewd and lascivious exhibition to girls under the age of 16 (i.e. exposing himself to children). Republican anti-abortion activist John Allen Burt was found guilty of molesting a 15-year old girl. Republican County Councilman Keola Childs pleaded guilty to molesting a male child. Republican activist John Butler was charged with criminal sexual assault on a teenage girl. Republican candidate Richard Gardner admitted to molesting his two daughters. Republican Councilman and former Marine Jack W. Gardner was convicted of molesting a 13-year old girl. Republican County Commissioner Merrill Robert Barter pleaded guilty to unlawful sexual contact and assault on a teenage boy. Republican City Councilman Fred C. Smeltzer, Jr. pleaded no contest to raping a 15 year-old girl and served 6-months in prison. Republican activist Parker J. Bena pleaded guilty to possession of child pornography on his home computer and was sentenced to 30 months in federal prison and fined $18,000. Republican parole board officer and former Colorado state representative, Larry Jack Schwarz, was fired after child pornography was found in his possession. Republican strategist and Citadel Military College graduate Robin Vanderwall was convicted in Virginia on five counts of soliciting sex from boys and girls over the internet. Republican city councilman Mark Harris, who is described as a "good military man" and "church goer," was convicted of repeatedly having sex with an 11-year-old girl and sentenced to 12 years in prison. Republican businessman Jon Grunseth withdrew his candidacy for Minnesota governor after allegations surfaced that he went swimming in the nude with four underage girls, including his daughter. Republican director of the "Young Republican Federation" Nicholas Elizondo molested his 6-year old daughter and was sentenced to six years in prison. Republican president of the New York City Housing Development Corp. Russell Harding pleaded guilty to possessing child pornography on his computer. Republican benefactor of conservative Christian groups, Richard A. Dasen Sr., was found guilty of raping a 15-year old girl. Dasen, 62, who is married with grown children and several grandchildren, has allegedly told police that over the past decade he paid more than $1 million to have sex with a large number of young women. (Oct. 13) -- Federal, state, and local officials are gathering information about allegations of voter registration fraud that were first raised Channel 8 Eyewitness News. An employee of a private voter registration firm alleges that his bosses trashed registration forms filled out by Democratic voters because they only wanted to sign up Republican voters. Bush Official Arrested in Corruption Probe By R. Jeffrey Smith and Susan Schmidt Washington Post Staff Writers Tuesday, September 20, 2005; Page A01 The Bush administration's top federal procurement official resigned Friday and was arrested yesterday, accused of lying and obstructing a criminal investigation into Republican lobbyist Jack Abramoff's dealings with the federal government. It was the first criminal complaint filed against a government official in the ongoing corruption probe related to Abramoff's activities in Washington. Republican operative Nathan Sproul's company is under investigation for allegedly destroying voter registration forms signed by Democrats. Now comes new evidence about Sproul's connections to the Bush-Cheney campaign. In Nevada, Voter Outreach of America is accused by former employees of shredding the registration forms of thousands of Democrats; in West Virginia, Voter Outreach of America employees say they were instructed to mislead voters into registering Republican and voting for Bush; in Oregon, yet another swing state, the state attorney general has opened a criminal investigation into allegations that Sproul's firm, which is Voter Outreach of America's parent company, was involved in intentionally destroying or discarding voter registration forms signed by Democrats. According to OpenSecrets.org, Sproul's firm received $125,000 this year from the Republican National Committee for voter registration and another $500,000 for "political consulting." GOP Caught Trying to Use Public Libraries as Fronts 22-Sep-04 Bush Campaign 2004 Mail Tribune: "A local librarian checking on a company's request to set up a voter registration booth in the library discovered the company was not affiliated with a non-partisan national group as it claimed. Sproul & Associates, Inc. of Phoenix, Ariz., phoned and mailed the library in September, saying it had been hired by America Votes. That came as news to America Votes. 'This organization (Sproul) absolutely has nothing to do with America Votes,' said Kevin Looper, the state organizing director for America Votes. December 6, 2004—The manipulation of computer voting machines in the recent presidential election and the funding of programmers who were involved in the operation are tied to an intricate web of shady off-shore financial trusts and companies, shady espionage operatives, Republican Party politicians close to the Bush family, and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) contract vehicles. An exhaustive investigation has turned up a link between current Florida Republican Representative Tom Feeney, a customized Windows-based program to suppress Democratic votes on touch screen voting machines, a Florida computer services company with whom Feeney worked as a general counsel and registered lobbyist while he was Speaker of the Florida House of Representatives, and top level officials of the Bush administration. YEAH!!! FOUR MORE YEARS!!!

No, Cindy Sheehan had a son die in Iraq. Now she is excercising her constitutional right to free speech to demonstrate against a war that she feels strongly about. I would too, given the recents FACTS that have emerged about our real reason for going there. It is the idiots that heard some 5 minute segment on Fox News about her and have been brainwashed with so much hate for her without ever trying to formulate their own opinion that need a bullet. People that don't ever put too much thought into things and let themselves be led around like a philosophical zombie need a bullet... People that rely on Fox News for "fair and balanced" coverage of the "news" that they want you to hear. Thoughtless, Mindless, Zombie Sheep are much more dangerous to this country than a peace activist, a rampaging bumpkin president or even the terrorists themselves. Peace,

I paid 16k for my Scion. Scion is a subsidiary of Toyota (legendary reliability). It is a great Car, and it is very reliable (from all the reports I read before buying). Power is great (same 2.4L VVT-i as the Toyota Camry), it HAULS ass, suspension is awesome (same is the Lexus IS300/turns on rails), and looks cool too. Short on fancy features (everyting is an upgrade), but great right out of the box too. If you are looking for a reasonably priced car that will last a long time, maybe check into it. If you are looking to spend more (and get more luxury/fancy stuff), check out the Toyotas.. I love the smooth comfort of my Camry (but my scion is way more fun to drive). Oh yeah, I can control my IPOD through the buttons on the steering wheel... Sweeeet... Thats one of the best features.

Buy a Jap car. Sure, your a traiter and putting honest Americans out of work, but at least you arent driving a peice of shit American car that dies after 7 years. I have a 03 Toyota Camry, and a 06 Scion tC. I havent had a single mechanical problem since I sold my Dodge 3 years ago... Chrysler, Dodge, Chevy are all the same. They look great, and run great for the first 20,000 miles. Then they fall apart and you still owe more on the loan the it is worth (resale value is terrible). Then you are stuck with a dead car that you hate. Buy Jap (esp Toyota/Scion). You wont be sorry.

Dude, two days ago you posted that your girl was whoring herself out to help pay for rent, and now you have purchased a gun to protect yourself from the "imaginary mafia", and a wood gun cabinet to put it in? Your are either full of BS and you were making it up all along, or you have serious issues sorting out your priorities...

I have experience with executables. Are you compiling code, or bundling software into an executable? If you are compiling code, what language? I can compile C, C++, C Sharp, and Visual Basic .Net for you... Let me know... I dont care what it's for. Just send it to packetflood [at] gmail [dot] com, Ill compile it for ya! Nice People Swallow

Thanks! Also, don't get an AR15. The holes are tiny, and the bullets go really fast (no/little shock wave created by the bullet). When you have tiny fast bullets, you could theoretically shoot somebody 15 times at a range of 5-15 feet and they could still come at you because they have many tiny, thin little holes drilled in them (as opposed to one big one that your cat could jump through. I guarantee you that will stop them cold ). If you want something for "long range self defense" (if there is such a thing), get a Russian or Chinese AK-47 style gun, something that shoots a 7.62x39 cartridge. The bullets are a lot fatter, the shells pack a lot more juice and you can use either full metal jackets (long range) or softpoints (great stopping power). The AR15 definitely has "Movie Star Appeal" because it is definitely an "Assault Rifle", but if you want a better weapon, get a Chinese SKS, an AKS-74, AK-47, or similar. If you want to impress your girl with your "soldier-of-fortune pose", get the AR-15. Or, you could spend the money on her so she doesn't have to whore herself out to mobsters... Or, go with my original suggestion, the 8-shot, 12ga Mossberg Model 500 Pump with pistol grips. Just the "chk-chk" noise it makes when you chamber a round is enough to give even the hardest of the hard a little skidmark in their britches.

In 2004, I was rooting for General Wes Clark. He has an IQ of about 170, and the reason he could not win the support of the people is because his jokes were so deep, nobody got them until the next day (especially in the red states...). I think we need somebody that is extremely intelligent in the White House to clean up the horrible mess our stupid ass president and his crack squad of foreign policy advisors have put us in. We also need somebody with real battlefield leadership experience (besides landing on an aircraft carrier and declaring "mission accomplished" two years ago). Somebody that knows how to fight a war, and also somebody with the courage to cut his losses when the price becomes too high. We need somebody with balls, because we are in a world of shit in Iraq, and it is getting worse by the day. 2,350 dead soldiers (remember the 2000 mark, when it was all over the TV?). There are also 15,000 soldiers severely wounded and still counting with no end in sight... I imagine now that we are sinking into civil war there, that number will grow quickly. We need a "Real" commander in chief, not a semi-retarded redneck puppet that isn't permitted to speak out loud unless he is wearing an earpiece and actively being handled by his political advisors. Feel free to attack me personally... I can take it... [edited to remove the most incendiary comments]

Um, I am a hardcore democrat, and (IMHO) the only thing less likely than Hillary Clinton being elected in 2008 is a black female with buck teeth that was a card carrying member of an administration that will likely be viewed as the biggest political failure in American history. Not that having a Black Female President is a bad thing, its just that you are more likely to have gomer pyle (yes I know), or Santa Claus, or Big Bird. Don't forget that there are still lots of racist, woman-hating bumpkins in the red states. Democrates won't vote her because she is a member of the "evil empire". Most republicans wouldnt support her either because she is black, she is female, she is a member of the "evil empire" or some other reason. Remember, there are at least 52 million idiots in this country. We tested that in 2004. Just my $0.02

Brilliant. Count me in... The 11 generalised principles of "-- The Church of the Holy Thread that Won't Die --" 1. Muslims get 72 virgins... check 2. Catholics drink wine in church... check 3. Jehovah's Witnesses dont ever buy presents, ever... check 4. Jews receive presents for 12 strait days during the holidays.. check 5. Athiests don't worry about any holy revenge for bad deeds, they live in the moment... check 6. Indians are legally allowed to eat peyote during religious ceremonies... check 7. Muslims have 5 religious ceremonies per day... check 8. Athiests don't go to church. They make ammends with the powers that be "on the fly"... check 9. Hindus get reincarnated (could be useful considering our shared hobby)... check. 10. Baptists beleive you can be a dirty rotten scoundrel right up to the point of your death, and as long as you accept jesus as your savior right before you bite the big one, you are good to go... check. 11. Catholics go to church in the middle of the night, instead of the crack-ass of dawn after a hard Saturday night... Check Man, this make your own religion stuff is great! Where do I sign up?

Got it. Planning to move to dallas. I got a dallas number and forwarded it (in skype) to my Phoenix AZ cell phone. That way, I can post my resume on monster and dice as a "local" candidate in Dallas. They call my Dallas number, it rings my Phoenix Cell Phone. Pretty frickin cool if you ask me. I have gotten about 30 calls on it so far. Works greak...

Actually the .44 was replaced by the .454 "raging bull", then the .500, then the .600. The .44 magnum is the 4th most powerful handgun in the world. Just doesnt have the same ring, does it? That movie was made in the 70's... lol The the other guy pimping his girl out.. WTF? Get a job, creep! ...and then pick up a Mossberg Model 500 12 gauge pump with pistol grips. Go from Zero to Hero in one pump. Will run you about $150.00 in any pawn shop, and will put a hole in your enemy that your cat can jump through. P.S. If the bad guys are wearing body armor, they probably arent wearing it on their knees, elbows, or head. Let that be your guide. Cheers,

Yes, The next time I see an 80 year old lady using the ATM Machine, or if the Columbians call me back about making a "run" for them. I have a hard enuff time paying for AFF... Freefall costs me about $2.50 / second Maybe I can knock off a few liquer stores... Jeeze, when did I become a junkie? LOL Yes. My first jump, I thought the whole right side of my head was going to explode. It felt like somebody parked a truck on my head. My wife told me two squeeze my nose and blow, and it made a weird noise inside my head "ssssssst" and "POP!" it worked (the most excruciating pain I have felt in a long time) I don't think the problem was related to my hearing loss. I was fighting a head cold. It is still worth it though...

OMFG. I laughed for 2 full minutes. It is especially true for schmucks like me still working through AFF....

Yikes, that is my problem now, I dont want to make it worse... I noticed my ears rang for days after jumping, but at the time (while in free fall) I didn't really notice how loud it was (had other things on my mind). I will pick up a good pair of plugs and try it in the plane and FF. If my eardrums can't equalize then I guess I will use them on the plane only. THANKS ALL!

What about a protrack? Same thing? I saw somewhere they have cool graphs you can print out...

Your dad was a tanker huh? Good people! Yeah, shooting at plywood tanks while sitting on a real tank. :) Fun for sure, but now I am half deaf. It's not so bad, it can actually come in handy 4 days per month (if you know what I mean)

I damaged the hearing in both of my ears firing 2000 rounds through a .50 cal machine gun in Korea. Does anybody know how the noise of the Otter/Free fall/etc can damage hearing after long term exposure? Also, how loud are audibles? My hearing loss (10% in 1 ear, 20% in the other) doesnt mean I can't talk in a normal conversation, I just have a hard time hearing in a busy office, or a fast food joint with poor acustics? Does anybody use active hearing protection, such as plugs, etc when jumping? God only gave me one set of ears, and I want to take care of them, and avoid the unsightly hearing aid for as long as possible... And no jokes about "talk into my good ear, honey". I am only 31.

I paid $90 for a 6 minute DVD of my 1st Jump. Market Size = 1 No extras and happy upbeat music didn't match the "I just soiled my undies" look on my face either...

Yeah, I was surprised at how friendly they were in terms of explaining the risk. You would think they would have been like "only crazy people do this, and you could die", instead they were really cool. The risk depends a lot on the quality of your gear, the conditions you jump in, the quality of your pack job, and the decisions you make in terms of high performance flying vs. safe flying. So, 200 jumps a year could be safer than driving your car, or it could be less safe than playing russian roulette.

Thanks!

Anybody ever seen this article? Anybody see anything wrong with the accuracy? I thought it was a pretty cool overview (and pretty accurate). Anybody know what kind of container that is? How Stuff Works site is a great resource... http://travel.howstuffworks.com/skydiving.htm/printable

Awesome! I didnt know they could do camo. Was that special request, or is it an option on their web applet? You going to jump in BDUs and boots too?

I agree. I did talk to my affi before I jumped again. He agreed with the knowledgable responses of the posters. If "joebob internet" with an "alleged" D license, and 18,000 jumps tells me to do X, and my AFFI tells me to do Y, I do Y. Period. ;) Thats good advice for the rest of you noobies like me too... FYI, My last jump, i flared a tiny bit too early, and popped back up a few feet. Instead of maintaining a full flare, I let up on the toggles just a tad thinking I would sink down a wee bit... Wrong. 4 jumps, 3 mouthfulls of dirt... I am learning how to time my flare, and I guess it is something you only learn with practice. Fortunately, the grass DZ in eloy doesn't taste too bad (as long as the wuffos dont let their dogs shit on it). Still nothing broken though, and I got down safe. Cheers!

Boeing 757 Jetliner. Sip some coffee and munch Sushi in the extra soft Lazy-Boy, kick it up to 700mph & drop me off at 18,000.. If only I had won that $350,000,000 powerball.