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Hey Johann, sorry to hear about your internet connection. Have you ever looked into satellite broadband? This site has some good info on providers covering SA. Experience is a hard teacher because she gives the test first, the lesson afterward. Accidents don't just happen. They must be carelessly planned.

I think the funniest thing is fat little Charlie chuckling at the end of the video

Emmanuel - I made my first tandem while I was recovering from a cold (The waiver form did not mention having a head cold, nor did anybody ask me - I just assumed it was not an issue). I did not feel congested at all, but apparently I still was. During/after the jump, my sinuses and ears felt like they were about to explode - sharp, stabbing pain. After that I couldn't hear out of my right ear for two days. I would definitely consult a doctor in your case. You might find this episode of Skydive Radio particularly interesting. The guys have an interview with Dr. Stuart Selkin, who is an Ear/Nose/Throat doctor and also a skydiver. The conversation covers many of the topics you brought up. Skydive Radio Show #54 Experience is a hard teacher because she gives the test first, the lesson afterward. Accidents don't just happen. They must be carelessly planned.

I see you've met my parents... Experience is a hard teacher because she gives the test first, the lesson afterward. Accidents don't just happen. They must be carelessly planned.

Not having to make my bed if I don't feel like it

So True! The instructors that taught my first jump course back in March stressed over and over again that there are no dumb questions, especially in skydiving... the answer to a "dumb" question may just save your life someday. To the OP - I was in the same situation, but don't worry. The instructors will cover everything you need to know - things you wouldn't even know to ask about yet - more than once. Like some posters already mentioned, you'll probably be on radio for your first half-dozen jumps or so (maybe more if you need the assistance). This can be a huge comfort (was for me!). Good luck, you will absolutely love it! /Shepp Experience is a hard teacher because she gives the test first, the lesson afterward. Accidents don't just happen. They must be carelessly planned.

I have used a similar product and found that I can kick the fans up to about 4000rpm before the noise gets really obnoxious. When just surfing or whathaveyou, it really does keep the MBP pretty cool and comfy. I have noticed though that when I'm doing something like video encoding, even cranking the fans up to 6000rpm (max) will only keep the cores just below nuclear meltdown temps. Experience is a hard teacher because she gives the test first, the lesson afterward. Accidents don't just happen. They must be carelessly planned.

Same here! The tech told me, "This is going to make you feel like you're skin is on fire and you're peeing your pants at the same time." She was totally right. Experience is a hard teacher because she gives the test first, the lesson afterward. Accidents don't just happen. They must be carelessly planned.

Oh man... I forgot about Negimaki. Next time you get it, ask them to use Asparagus instead of the scallions. SO delicious! Experience is a hard teacher because she gives the test first, the lesson afterward. Accidents don't just happen. They must be carelessly planned.

I can claim no real culinary knowledge. I can only claim that I don't like to cook and I live very close to a cheap Japanese restaurant Experience is a hard teacher because she gives the test first, the lesson afterward. Accidents don't just happen. They must be carelessly planned.

Unagi is the freshwater variety, Anago is the saltwater variety. But I totally agree - they are both very tasty. Experience is a hard teacher because she gives the test first, the lesson afterward. Accidents don't just happen. They must be carelessly planned.

Unagi is the Japanese word. It is almost universally served barbecued, with a delicious sauce. My absolute favorite...

Good point, Paul. I thought the same thing when I was initially looking at a protective case. I decided to pick up the SeeThru and see what kind of effect it had on my operating temps. (And I got my SeeThru for $10 at CompUSA at their going-out-of-business sale, so I was kind of thinking "eh, what the hell, why not?"). Having the SeeThru on, the core temps only ran about 2 degrees F hotter (101F vs 99F) at near-zero loading and only about 4 degrees F hotter (163F vs 159F) at 100% loading. I made the 100% measurements after 5 minutes. Looking at mine now, there are actually a whole series of vents in the plastic on the bottom side where the heat pipes run through the case. Maybe that has something to do with it? Experience is a hard teacher because she gives the test first, the lesson afterward. Accidents don't just happen. They must be carelessly planned.

Ryan, I made the switch from PC to Mac back in January. I am very pleased, and that is coming from an IT guy who was a MicroZombie his whole life. I will never own a PC as my personal machine again. Here are a few rec's for you: 1. I recommend you pick up a Speck SeeThru case for it. The aluminum skin on the MBPro is very susceptible to scratching, even if you are careful I got the clear SeeThru for mine and it is super. It offers protection from scratches and dings, but adds only minimal weight and bulk. There is a SeeThru available for the 13, 15, and 17 inch models. SeeThru 2. The MBPro can get frighteningly hot when you are doing intense computing (i.e. watching videos or ripping DVDs) - don't worry too much about it. Just don't block the vents on the bottom of the screen hinge. 3. Take a look at this Apple site here - it has a lot of valuable information for folks making the switch. Switch 101 4. If after you make the switch, you decide there are some Windows apps you just can't live without, take a look at Parallels or Boot Camp. I personally use Parallels, and I can boot into WinXP in about 9 seconds on my MBPro 2.6Ghz model. Parallels 5. I have found FireFox to be much more feature-rich than Safari, and I use Safari only for its 'Private Browsing' feature when doing online banking. Mozilla FireFox 6. Get a .Mac account if you can spare the $99 a year. The email is fantastic, plus you get iDisk (online storage), photo/video/web hosting, and more. Highly recommended. The .Mac email gives you an address that ends in @mac.com and integrates fully with OS X's mail application. .Mac I think you will be very happy with your new computer. Feel free to PM me about any questions or whatever. /Shepp Experience is a hard teacher because she gives the test first, the lesson afterward. Accidents don't just happen. They must be carelessly planned.

Weds afternoon I did two more S/Ls, including my first PRCP. On my PRCP jump, my SLI said I had great body position off the step and a good, hard arch, but I still ended up with some wicked line twists. Cleared 'em about 1200' above decision altitude and had a great canopy flight. Both jumps had stand up landings, and now I'm on 'Advisory Only' as far as radio.

We got winded out on Saturday (uppers at 100+ kts), but Sunday turned out to be a great day for jumping. I made 1 jump and it was awesome. Great spot, great exit, and almost a stand-up landing (yes, I did remember my PLF!). Funny story - I am probably the only student in history to fall off the golf cart on the way back to the DZ Another jumper and I were standing on the back, and I was hanging on with my left hand (I'm a righty). Well, when the driver hit the gas the cart popped a wheelie, and when it came down, it popped me up about 3 feet up into the air. I landed flat (well, flat as one possibly can when wearing a rig) on my back, luckily still wearing my helmet. Two cases of - one for the jump, one for the golf cart Headed back on Wednesday! edit: at the FJC, I decided to do S/L instead of tandem progression - 1/2 the price! Experience is a hard teacher because she gives the test first, the lesson afterward. Accidents don't just happen. They must be carelessly planned.

I second that! No Internet Exploder for me... I have my homepage set to blank page - my browser opens and is ready for business so much faster. Experience is a hard teacher because she gives the test first, the lesson afterward. Accidents don't just happen. They must be carelessly planned.

Hi everyone! I've been hanging around the forums for a while, and decided it was about time I introduced myself properly. My name is Chris and I'm in Tallahassee. I made my first tandem back in October, and I'm going for my FJC this coming Saturday. I am so excited I can hardly breathe! I've already got about 30 minutes in the tunnel in Orlando, so I am pretty bummed that my DZ doesn't do a true AFF course (they do a tandem progression). But hey, it gets ya in the air all the same.

Luckily I did not jump on that bandwagon! I figured BRay would win out, but I wasn't gonna take a chance on it... edited because for some reason I haven't learned yet to proofread when I type... Experience is a hard teacher because she gives the test first, the lesson afterward. Accidents don't just happen. They must be carelessly planned.

Much to my dismay... I could have had 30 minutes in the tunnel for what I paid for my first DVDR unit But I guess that is what I get for being a bleeding-edge tech nerd! Experience is a hard teacher because she gives the test first, the lesson afterward. Accidents don't just happen. They must be carelessly planned.

Hey Billy - I have one of these and it works great. I'm not a walmart fan, but it's the first link that came up on google. Magnavox DVDR/VCR Combo Experience is a hard teacher because she gives the test first, the lesson afterward. Accidents don't just happen. They must be carelessly planned.

Got a route map you can post? Experience is a hard teacher because she gives the test first, the lesson afterward. Accidents don't just happen. They must be carelessly planned.

Solar Chargers Fixed it. Experience is a hard teacher because she gives the test first, the lesson afterward. Accidents don't just happen. They must be carelessly planned.

Kevin, you beat me in posting this exact question by about 10 seconds! Definitely a more accurate response than mine - I totally missed the word "rally" in the OP. I would definitely run a second battery, deep-cycle. Experience is a hard teacher because she gives the test first, the lesson afterward. Accidents don't just happen. They must be carelessly planned.

Hey Mat, If you've done some looking online, you've probably noticed that once you hit a certain wattage, the inverter units go from cigarette plug to alligator clamps you hook directly to the battery terminals - generally at the 300 watts and up marker. Until you hit that, don't even give it a second thought, and then you are probably still fine up to 1000 watts. A laptop will run you about 90 watts max'd out. The minifridge maybe a bit more. Phone chargers are next to nothing, maybe 20 watts max'd out. If you're still not sure, you might decide on a manufacturer, and see if they have a toll-free number. They could probably recommend a unit based on your vehicle and intended use. Good luck! edited, realized I never really answered your question in the original post. Experience is a hard teacher because she gives the test first, the lesson afterward. Accidents don't just happen. They must be carelessly planned.