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I don't think anyone said anything about BRINGING beer, it was BUYING beer. You trying to mess up my line on free (for me) Lang?! Blues, Dave "I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew)

Seconded! Blues, Dave "I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew)

I'm just trying to be geographically correct. Living in Washington, I ought to fit somewhere in between NorCal and Canada, right? (forgetting the fact that will put Washington south of NorCal and north of Canada) Blues, Dave "I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew)

See my "directionsforjason" Blues, Dave "I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew)

This might help a little more. Blues, Dave "I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew)

Meeting someone is not a beer-worthy first. Even if it was, she wouldn't be buying it for YOU, but for her fellow jumpers, and I'm sure she's done that before so that wouldn't be a first either. Noobs... Here, study this picture. Blues, Dave "I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew)

Maybe if you mounted an ejection seat to the side of the tank that would a) keep you with the rocket till exit altitude and b) propel you away from the rocket so you could avoid the flamage, but I doubt even that would work. What would it be, about a 15 second ride to altitude? Blues, Dave "I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew)

Oh for pete's sake...just agree to it now. Blues, Dave "I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew)

This is my first time going to prarie. This is my first boogie. This is my first time jumping in Montana. This is my first time I will jump with more than 10 people on a load. This is the first time I will see Todak drive that far with his new camper. This is the first time I jump at prarie altitude. This is the first time I will break the world record for the longest side kick. First Twin Otter jump? First Skyvan jump? And what the hell is the world record for the longest side kick bit? Blues, Dave "I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew)

That's jump planes, and no, not much. What there is will be related somehow to the boogie, whether it's people flying in/out, or the civilian jet that Larry Hill's son had there last year (bring $, go for an e-ticket ride) He was going to, but now has 16 tandems scheduled for Saturday and plans on being open. I told him I'm not gonna be there, and that he's going to have a hard time importing staff that weekend. Ah, the fearless sense of infallibility that accompanies youth. Trust me Jason, I have lots more practice than you. No, and more importantly, you should not avoid fessing up to firsts. Blues, Dave "I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew)

LP is the mecca of livestock swooping. Blues, Dave "I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew)

Possibly. I've seen a few two-outs there over the years. It's Montana and there is livestock readily accessible in the landing area. What do you think? Edit to add: You know you'll have to do a bar dive, right? You not doing a bar dive would be worse than that damn coat of your's! Blues, Dave "I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew)

If you pull at the right altitude for you, you should have reasonably clear airspace, maybe 5 or 6 landing with you, with most of the load below you and the tandems/AFF's above you. If you pull low, you may find yourself in the pattern at the same time as 10, 15, or possibly even 20 other canopies. For you, 3000-3500, closer to 3500. The runway is right next to the landing area. If there's a conflict, or the landing area is too crowded for your comfort level, you can easily land farther from the runway...it's a big open valley, and it's better to walk a hundred yards than get carried a hundred feet. Duh! A bunch? Nah...they try to keep it reasonably safe. People doing patently unsafe things like landing opposite of everyone else in traffic will be warned once (if they're lucky) and then grounded. That said, it's usually best to assume everyone around you is trying to kill you and fly accordingly. No, I don't think that. I know it. Blues, Dave "I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew)

Bump... ARGGHHHH!! I don't want to wait any longer. I'm ready for Prairie NOW!! Somebody tell a good Prairie story, or ask a silly newbie question, or, or...something! Blues, Dave "I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew)

Ain't that the truth. Hey MJ ... think it's time for the Choir to resurrect "They Did a 4 Way" ... Hum along everyone ... Reserves, I've rode a few But then again, I pulled my handle Mad John, the lazy fool He uses Cypres, to end his freefall He's planned each dirt dive out Each careful point along the Prairie But at two thousand feet He's planned a four way 'Shell I obviously wasn't on that 4-way (my best that day was a 4-point 2-way), but I remember identifying each of the points from the ground. Given that I don't think I'd done a 7-point 4-way from full altitude yet, I thought it was pretty awesome. Blues, Dave "I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew)

and the last one. Blues, Dave "I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew)

Say it with me.... "Aawwwww" You just know the dog's wondering why his owners are subjecting him to this when he's always such a good boy. Blues, Dave "I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew)

Sorry, I can't help. My mom is turning 50 on Saturday. I'd like nothing more than to take her on a tandem at Kapowsin, but she hasn't taken me up on the standing offer in the last few years, so I kinda doubt she'll do it this time either. Blues, Dave "I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew)

Toothpaste works well too, and I vaguely remember a concoction that involved egg whites that smelled terrible after several hours. I also remember having to turn my head sideways in the car. Blues, Dave "I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew)

I think there might be a picture or two in existence...not that I'd post them! Blues, Dave "I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew)

I had a very wide mohawk. Shaved on the sides right up to the "corners", maybe 4 inches tall on top (and hairsprayed up like in that photo), mid shoulder blade length in the back. Blues, Dave "I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew)

Did the article say why they want to or how they plan to go about it? Blues, Dave "I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew)

I didn't read anything in that reply that precluded your attendance at LP. In fact, you're moving closer to the Prairie! Oh well, if you can't make this one, how's Moab look for the end of September? Blues, Dave Outlaw #3005 (and in need of a new shirt) "I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew)

Ya gotta leave something to the imagination, right? I mean, eh? (practicing for LP of course). Blues, Dave "I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew)