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Thanks for narrowing that down! Blue skies, Jim

Demotivation, yep that's the ticket! Thanks. I really like "Effort". Blue skies, Jim

We've all seen the company motivational posters on the wall, but how about anti-motivational stuff??? Got any funny ones? Attached is one I just received in email from jumperconway that is pretty good. Blue skies, Jim

Sounds like a great trip Chris! Blue skies, Jim

Then why say anything? I asked for dates and at least airtwardo gave us what he had to support his comments. I respect that. To many people in SC spout information that the debunking sites have already proved to be false. If a person believes in their position, support it with factual information or go to the bar where the bartender will listen to all the crap someone wants to dish out. By the way not all of us are illogical, emotional, unrealistic, or unexperienced and I take great offense in you comment. Simply because I do not believe as you do does not mean I am any of those things. You didn't have the facts or you would have posted them. A am a little hard of hearing though so I will give you that one. I earned my hearing loss in Vietnam. How is that for experience? Blue skies, Jim

Interesting, but not convincing. How long did the feds wait to take action in LA? (No offense, but I am tired of searching for your answers.) Blue skies, Jim

Ummhh...my comment was sarcastic satire. Sorry. Blue skies, Jim

Easy to say Bud, but difficult to prove. I will ask you again since you know so much about what went on. How long did the feds wait before acting in LA? Blue skies, Jim

Exactly how long did the feds wait before doing anything? When did the governor finally ask for help? The day of the storm? The day of the flooding? 24 hrs after being pushed by the Pres? Blue skies, Jim

Interesting comment. Really clarifies every problem we are having today. It's definitely "their" fault because "they" don't understand us, or the situation, and have lost touch with us "the common men." How can they do anything else, but weep and wring "their" hands at the misery and sorrow that has been heaped upon us. If "they" even smile we should be offended! We should do away with his like. Blue skies, Jim

It wasn't his job till the Governor asked for help. Are you suggesting he ignore the governor and take over the state regardless of her position? Blue skies, Jim

My you are very easily swayed. I'll bet Clinton laughing at Ron Brown's funeral really tore you up! Blue skies, Jim

Because we wanted to be different than you after 1776. Actually the military uses dd/mmm/yy Blue skies, Jim

A lot of people take a Sudafed before jumping to clear sinus and ears. After jumping for a while, you will have less and less ear problems (similar to scuba diving). Blue skies, Jim

Todd & Dave: I will not be able to make the boogie, but Trent will come in my place. Is that ok? Damn at least show a little sympathy for an old guy will ya? Anomaly or me.... Blue skies, Jim

Seems like I have told this one before ... I was working for Hughes Tool Company which was located in East Houston. One morning on the way to work, a woman turned left in front of me from the middle lane after we had crossed a bridge. Luckly I saw her coming and slammed on the brakes and stopped as her truck crossed in front of me by mere inches. She never saw me. The more I thought about it the angrier I got. At the next light she was in front of me, so I jumped out of the car went up to here window and knocked. When she rolled down the window I started yelling at her. Luckily the light changed and she drove off. Just before noon I went down to the company cafeteria to donate blood for the annual blood drive. As I walked in, I make eye contact with the woman from the truck! It is obvious that she has told all the blood drive people the story because she said something and they all turned and looked at me. It was the longest, most painful blood donation I have ever made.... Blue skies, Jim

What are the RW, VR/FF & CRW records for your state or country? Please include POPS and Women's formations. RW-Relative Formation Work (N-National Record/All locals) WRW-Women's Relative Formation Work RWWR-Relative Formation World Record RW POPS- RW Parachutists Over Phorty RW SOS-RW Skydivers Over Sixty RW JOS-RW Jumpers Over Seventy RW JOE-RW Jumpers Over Eighty VR-Vertical Formation Record VWR-Vertical Formation World Record WVWR-Women's Vertical Formation World Record VWR-Women's Vertical Formation Record CRW-Canopy Formation Relative Work WCRW-Women's Canopy Formation Relative Work CRW POPS Countries: Australia RW-81; WRW-47; CRW-21; VRW-8; WVRW-6 Austria RW-24; WRW-12; CRW-12 Belgium RW-80; WRW-16; CRW-15 Brazil RW-80N Canada RW-54; WRW-33; POPS RW-21; CRW-18 Czechoslovakia RW-??? Finland CRW-10 France RW-??? Germany RW-122; RW SOS-10; RW JOE-1; CRW-20; WCRW-9; WRW-61 ...Saarland RW-40 ...Rheinland Pfalz RW-29 Israel RW-??? Italy VR-16 Mexico RW-??? Netherlands CRW-27; WCRW-4 New Zealand RW-??? Norway RW-??? Puerto Rico RW-??? Russia RW-100 Spain VR-28; CRW-30 Thailand RWWR-357 United Kingdom RW-100; WRW-60 United States RW-300; WRW-132; VWR-53; RW POPS-100; RW SOS-33; RW JOS-11 Venuezula RW-??? Thailand Largest Mass Jump-672 US States: Alabama RW-40; CRW-9; RW POPS-20 Alaska RW-25; WRW-17; RW POPS-21 Arizona RW-300; POPS RW-101; CRW-29; RW POPS-100 California RW-132; WRW-132; RW POPS-93; VWR-53; CRW-46; WRW POPS-23; RW SOS-30; RW JOS-10 Colorado RW POPS-16; CRW POPS-16 Connecticut RW-41; WRW-16 Florida POPS RW-54; CRW-70; RW SOS-33; RW JOS-11 Georgia RW-64; POPS RW-12 Hawaii CRW-6; RW POPS-12 Idaho RW-34; RW POPS-22 Iowa RW-60 Illinois WVWR-18; RW-259; CRW-25; RW POPS-44 Indiana RW POPS-23 Kentucky RW POPS-12 Louisiana CRW-17 Maine RW POPS-15 Massachusetts CRW-30; RW POPS-16; RW-81 Michigan CRW-10; RW POPS-22 Minnesota RW POPS-10 Mississippi RW-61; CRW-30 Missouri CRW-18; RW POPS-16 Montana RW POPS-22; WRW-33 Nevada RW-38; RW POPS-14 New Jersey RW POPS-16; RW SOS-11 New York CRW-19; RW POPS-30; RW SOS-12 North Carolina CRW-44/49; Rw POPS-45; CRW POPS-28; RW SOS-9 North Dakota RW-41 Ohio CRW-24; RW POPS-21 Oklahoma RW POPS-9; RW-100 Oregon CRW-25; RW POPS-22 Pennsylvania RW POPS-21 South Carolina RW-200; WRW-19; CRW-30; RW POPS-18 Tennessee RW POPS-13 Texas RW-125; RW POPS-62; CRW-36 (47/58); VR-12; WRW-28 Utah RW POPS-13 Virginia CRW-10 Washington CRW-38 (39/40); RW POPS-23; CRW POPS-9; WRW-25 Wisconsin CRW-13; RW POPS-18 Blue skies, Jim

A guy in the Texas two step had a rear view mirror on the back of his left hand glove. Said he used it to clear overhead before pulling. Blue skies, Jim

Walking down a street in Siagon in 1968. Someone yells at me by name. I look around, don't see anyone and keep walking. The third time, the guy says "Look up here asshole!" On a third floor balcony is a guy from my hometown who is in the Air Force. I was in the Army. What are the odds of him being on that balcony at the same time that I walk under it? Blue skies, Jim

Spaceland has a Rabitthole game (same as cornhole). Blue skies, Jim

Congrats on your A! Now, show up at the dz early, make friends with the "old" jumpers, and listen to their stories, debriefs, and jump planning. By getting there early, you will be around when people are invited on jumps. You won't get on all the jumps, but you will get on some of them. Know you limitations and when the orgainzer asks, tell him where you feel most comfortable. If you don't understand something, don't say "yes" when asked if you understand what you are supposed to do. Watch how they organize and why they do certain things. After a few more jumps you will be tempted to pass your new knowledge on to a newer (than you) jumper and will be planning jumps. If you are 100% sure of your statement (or answer to a question), there is nothing wrong with telling the other jumper. Don't ever be afraid to ask for help. Most old jumpers like to help new jumpers, because they want them to get better so the old guys will have more people to jump with. When you screw up, listen to what the other jumpers say and ask them how you can fix the problem. Don't argue or offer excuses! Listen, listen and listen. If you observe a safety violation ask someone about it. There may be an aspect of the incident that you are unaware of and did not see or consider. Let the S&TA take the actions necessary to solve the problem, but let him know of your concern. Take a canopy control class as soon as possible. Practice your EPs religiously and insist on a pin check. Verify you are in the correct spot in the exit order...know what the group in front of you and behind you is doing. Listen, be aware, be safe, be friendly and be considerate of your other jumpers. Help the newer jumpers be better skydivers, by being a better skydiver yourself. Blue skies, Jim

Yep, twice.... Blue skies, Jim

Partially right John! I have several other bigway domain names without Texas in them and will probably put it under one of those sites. Everything is in the same file though so even though it will not say texasstaterecord.com, it will be...

Congrats Bling! Anomaly took gold in Open. Blue skies, Jim

Anomaly for Open Freefly Gold ...Trent, Stevie & Jed and Bling for Intermediate Freefly Gold ...Shannon, Meg & Rodney Great job & congrats to each of you!!!