AndyMan

So you don't think they should've fireproofed the top 30 floors? _Am ICQ: 5578907 MSN Messenger: andrewdmetcalfe at hotmail dot com AIM: andrewdmetcalfe Yahoo IM: ametcalf_1999

I used to fret over missing flights, until one about a year an a half ago. The flight was to chicago for my job interview. I got there 6 hours late, had enough time for a half hour interview. I got the job anyways! At a @ salary increase, too! Missed flights don't bother me anymore. ICQ: 5578907 MSN Messenger: andrewdmetcalfe at hotmail dot com AIM: andrewdmetcalfe Yahoo IM: ametcalf_1999

I think that people have been complaining about lax security at Logan for decades. I also think that if I lost my spouse, I'd want some kind of retribution from the people that allowed it to happen. If it'd been the case that terrorists managed to hijack a plane from Charles-de-Gaules, or an El-Al plane, then I'd be more critical of the lawsuit. There are airports and airplanes in the world that take security seriously. America still doesn't and maybe a lawsuit will help them change. Most people can't sue, because they took the compensation package. This woman's family wasn't eligible for the package because she was too afluent. So they haven't gotten any compansation, they probably didn't get any aid, and they've got the right to sue. It's a pretty small list of people in this situation. All the power to them, I say. _Am ICQ: 5578907 MSN Messenger: andrewdmetcalfe at hotmail dot com AIM: andrewdmetcalfe Yahoo IM: ametcalf_1999

Ok, so we've got 11. Getting closer! Here's the names I've got, chime in if you're not on the list: Andy Diverdriver fallingmarc sunshine falingilweenie vallerina jabeln79 jjohnson skymedic FallinWoman CanopyCudler C'mon! I know there's more dz.com'ers in illinois. Step up! _Am ICQ: 5578907 MSN Messenger: andrewdmetcalfe at hotmail dot com AIM: andrewdmetcalfe Yahoo IM: ametcalf_1999

I have a walmart gear bag too. It's basically a large duffelbag, excpet it's big enough for my rig, two jumpsuits, two helmets, a tent, sleeping pad, and a few other things. Works for me! _Am ICQ: 5578907 MSN Messenger: andrewdmetcalfe at hotmail dot com AIM: andrewdmetcalfe Yahoo IM: ametcalf_1999

I can see how this happened. You guys had a bad year last year... I've been lucky so far - never lost a friend to skydiving. I hope I never do, but that probably won't happen. _Am ICQ: 5578907 MSN Messenger: andrewdmetcalfe at hotmail dot com AIM: andrewdmetcalfe Yahoo IM: ametcalf_1999

Yeah. I tried going head down in a tight rw suit saturday... it didn't work so well. The stability issues kept my speed down to about 165 mph. I'm gonna have to try it without booties some time.... _Am ICQ: 5578907 MSN Messenger: andrewdmetcalfe at hotmail dot com AIM: andrewdmetcalfe Yahoo IM: ametcalf_1999

MeMeMeMe! _Am ICQ: 5578907 MSN Messenger: andrewdmetcalfe at hotmail dot com AIM: andrewdmetcalfe Yahoo IM: ametcalf_1999

I'm with Andrew. Before I bought the stiletto I jumped the Crossfire, Heatwave, Lotus, and Samurai, all of which are direct competitors. I jumped them all at a 1.5 wingloading. All have some degree of wacky openings. The best opening was the Lotus, I would characterise as "searching" on opening. It turned maybe 45 degrees off center, back and forth through out the opening. The worst was the Heatwave where I was consistently getting 180 degree off headings. Openings on the stiletto are fine as long as it's packed reasonably well. I had one packer on the weekend who was practically jumping on it to get it into the bag - consistent nasty off heading openings. When I pack it myself or have a good packer pack it, I'd get 90 degrees at most. The samurai I couldn't land. I cartwheeled in several times - after a straight in approach I'd just run out of lift and have to run it off, then I'd fall over while running. Not fun. The landings on the stiletto have been consistently good. The worst landings I've had where when I give too much flare and pop up, only to be settled down gently. What I don't like is that after doing a carving riser turn riser preasure is too high to go to double fronts. Maybe I need to spend more time in the gym... Paula, what is it specifically that you don't like? ICQ: 5578907 MSN Messenger: andrewdmetcalfe at hotmail dot com AIM: andrewdmetcalfe Yahoo IM: ametcalf_1999

I always figured it was a reference to the Stevens System? (rsl) _Am ICQ: 5578907 MSN Messenger: andrewdmetcalfe at hotmail dot com AIM: andrewdmetcalfe Yahoo IM: ametcalf_1999

I'll be at morris this weekend too. As if I'd turn down a kiss pass offer like THAT! _Am ICQ: 5578907 MSN Messenger: andrewdmetcalfe at hotmail dot com AIM: andrewdmetcalfe Yahoo IM: ametcalf_1999

The word on the arava is that it's to show up this weekend, but still needs some FAA paperwork done before we can jump it. _Am ICQ: 5578907 MSN Messenger: andrewdmetcalfe at hotmail dot com AIM: andrewdmetcalfe Yahoo IM: ametcalf_1999

Was that the oil wrestling in Montreal? Yeah... saw that too... DING! _Am ICQ: 5578907 MSN Messenger: andrewdmetcalfe at hotmail dot com AIM: andrewdmetcalfe Yahoo IM: ametcalf_1999

In a previous discussion we decided the first Illinois gathering would be at hinckley (Chicagoland) in honor of their ugly plane. I was discussing this with the DZO's on the weekend, and the weekend of May 4-5 is the Cinco deMayo boogie - $14 jumps all weekend. So - how's this weekend for everyone? How many DZ.com'ers can we get? Role call! _Am ICQ: 5578907 MSN Messenger: andrewdmetcalfe at hotmail dot com AIM: andrewdmetcalfe Yahoo IM: ametcalf_1999

ELOY! I'm thinking about Couch Freeks, too. There was an offer about a shower, I think? Hi Paula! _Am ICQ: 5578907 MSN Messenger: andrewdmetcalfe at hotmail dot com AIM: andrewdmetcalfe Yahoo IM: ametcalf_1999

WooHoo! ObChuck: I was talking with Brandon Park about you on saturday. He said "As if! There's only ONE kind of monkey in this sport..." Silly fool! _Am ICQ: 5578907 MSN Messenger: andrewdmetcalfe at hotmail dot com AIM: andrewdmetcalfe Yahoo IM: ametcalf_1999

Damn it's cheap out there. $20 in chicago... _Am ICQ: 5578907 MSN Messenger: andrewdmetcalfe at hotmail dot com AIM: andrewdmetcalfe Yahoo IM: ametcalf_1999

CTRL-A - selects everything CTRL-C - Copy everything to memory CTRL-V - Pastes everything to the new window. All of the forums markup seem to work. Including the [ quote] stuff. _Am ICQ: 5578907 MSN Messenger: andrewdmetcalfe at hotmail dot com AIM: andrewdmetcalfe Yahoo IM: ametcalf_1999

There are no warantees in skydiving. The manufacturers will not be held liable for anything. The will usually fix things, but it's not a warantee. Having mods done to your gear will not change this, unless you're asking them to fix something that you had changed. Aerodyne gave me free fixes to my old Triathlon even when I bought it second hand. Plus, they gave me a Diablo to play with in the process. That's what I call customer service! _Am ICQ: 5578907 MSN Messenger: andrewdmetcalfe at hotmail dot com AIM: andrewdmetcalfe Yahoo IM: ametcalf_1999

I went to bed at 5:30, woke up at noon. I'm hung over. It's 3:30pm. Outlook just reminded me I'm hosting my condo's social comittee tonight. They'll be here in two hours. My condo looks like a tornado hit it. Fuck. _Am ICQ: 5578907 MSN Messenger: andrewdmetcalfe at hotmail dot com AIM: andrewdmetcalfe Yahoo IM: ametcalf_1999

That's interesting, I found the heatwave to be WAY more twichy then the Stiletto. I guess that just says how relative these things are... _Am ICQ: 5578907 MSN Messenger: andrewdmetcalfe at hotmail dot com AIM: andrewdmetcalfe Yahoo IM: ametcalf_1999

Here's a close approximation of my prelude... ICQ: 5578907 MSN Messenger: andrewdmetcalfe at hotmail dot com AIM: andrewdmetcalfe Yahoo IM: ametcalf_1999

Kickass Lisa! Thanks for this little glimpse into your life. _Am ICQ: 5578907 MSN Messenger: andrewdmetcalfe at hotmail dot com AIM: andrewdmetcalfe Yahoo IM: ametcalf_1999

Freebird, we've seen quite a bit about your relationship with your fiancee. I'm going to brutatlly honest - your relationship seem truely bizarre. Either the two of you have the pinacle of relatiionships that we all should strive to acheive, or you're obsessed with each other in an entirely unhealthy way, and could gain from profesional help. I hope it's the former, but I suspect it's the later. Sorry if this seems unreasonably harsh. _Am ICQ: 5578907 MSN Messenger: andrewdmetcalfe at hotmail dot com AIM: andrewdmetcalfe Yahoo IM: ametcalf_1999

Andi - that's a bummer for all of us. I hope you have fun in Atlanta, and I hope I get a chance to meet you sometime else. You willl be missed. _Am ICQ: 5578907 MSN Messenger: andrewdmetcalfe at hotmail dot com AIM: andrewdmetcalfe Yahoo IM: ametcalf_1999