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I guess this means that I technically ripped it off from the original writer? No offense was meant to the author or the photographer. Being a CRWpup, I was just proud of being in my very first Record. Yes, I know....BEER!!! Nina Nina Are we called "DAWGs" because we stick our noses up people's butts? (RIP Buzz) Yep, you're a postwhore-billyvance

Oh man...talk about making someone feel bad. I'm sorry darlin'. I did check with many people about the rules of the TOADSUCKERS before I had to break it to you. I have faith in you. I'm sure that if you put your mind to it, you will become one. But you will have to do more contact CRW to hope to get qualified. You're welcome in Thomaston any time. I'll look forward to it. Nina Nina Are we called "DAWGs" because we stick our noses up people's butts? (RIP Buzz) Yep, you're a postwhore-billyvance

You shouldn't give up your desire to become a TOADSUCKER. Many of us have worked very hard to become one and are very proud of the status. Being one has its benefits. There are special TOADSUCKER meets, shirts, coins, membership cards and just plain old-fashioned camaraderie. Good, clean fun. I'm sorry to report that it seems that the rules for becoming a TOADSUCKER do not include the jump you participated in. That's not to say that there aren't still opportunities available to you. There are 3 ways to become one: 1. Jump in a formation that includes 75% TOADSUCKERS that are already a TOADSUCKER. 2. Suck on a TOAD. 3. Suck a toad. Hey, people get over hurt feelings. As long as you don't shoot the messenger girl for breaking your heart about not having become a TOADSUCKER, we're cool. Most TOADSUCKERS are willing to help a buddy out. You'll just have to get creative. Traveling is always an option. Just drag Johnathon along on your trip and you only need find 2 more TOADSUCKERS in the same area to qualify by rule #1. Good luck in your endeavor. Let me know if there is anything I can do to help you achieve your goal. Nina Nina Are we called "DAWGs" because we stick our noses up people's butts? (RIP Buzz) Yep, you're a postwhore-billyvance

I'm pretty sure that getting belligerent with the jury is NOT a good way to get what you want. As it has been so kindly pointed out to you by others, if you don't like playing with me, there ARE other ways to become a TOADSUCKER! Nina Are we called "DAWGs" because we stick our noses up people's butts? (RIP Buzz) Yep, you're a postwhore-billyvance

No, honey...he was talking to me about already being a TOADSUCKER here. Unfortunately for you, he is leaving the final decision up to me, as I was there during the event. Nina Are we called "DAWGs" because we stick our noses up people's butts? (RIP Buzz) Yep, you're a postwhore-billyvance

Oh, I just love it when a man lets me be in charge. Of course, I love it even more when I have a man at my mercy.... Nina Are we called "DAWGs" because we stick our noses up people's butts? (RIP Buzz) Yep, you're a postwhore-billyvance

Shall we get picky here? Johnathon wasn't a TOADUSCKER yet when you did your jump with him, was he? If I am understanding this correctly, he didn't become one until he did the kite with us Sunday evening. So if I am understanding the TOADSUCKER rules correctly, that doesn't make you one yet. Sorry I'm a party pooper. In the sense of fair play, though, I'll let a more seasoned TOADSUCKER jump in here and make a ruling on this.... I had to go to several CRW meets and plead, beg and bribe to get my status. Guess this means that you just need to do more CRW, huh? Nina Tharp Nina Are we called "DAWGs" because we stick our noses up people's butts? (RIP Buzz) Yep, you're a postwhore-billyvance

I don't know. I'm hoping that Steve can enlighten us. Unfortunately, it wasn't me. I am all for trying to help some poor soul become a TOADSUCKER. Nina Are we called "DAWGs" because we stick our noses up people's butts? (RIP Buzz) Yep, you're a postwhore-billyvance

Now let's not count our TOADSUCKERS before they hatch. We need to know who the 3'rd person of the 4-stack was and if they are a TOADSUCKER also. Nina Are we called "DAWGs" because we stick our noses up people's butts? (RIP Buzz) Yep, you're a postwhore-billyvance

I hope all you CRWdogs and CRWpups will stack your canopies together and join me in wishing a certain Forum Moderator a HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Privacy issues prevent me from telling what day or what number, but let's just say it's this week. I created this birthday kite in honor of the special occasion. HB AI PR PT YH D A Y Nina Tharp Nina Are we called "DAWGs" because we stick our noses up people's butts? (RIP Buzz) Yep, you're a postwhore-billyvance

OK...OK...you win! You're such a sweet talker. You find me a 126 Lightning to borrow and I'll be more than willing to help out a buddy out. I need to share the "wealth" and help you become one of THEM TOADSUCKERS, too! Nina Tharp Nina Are we called "DAWGs" because we stick our noses up people's butts? (RIP Buzz) Yep, you're a postwhore-billyvance

Oh, you are SUCH a sweetie! Or wait, should I consider that a bribe? Let me offer this suggestion first, to save you some money. Send an e-mail and ask to be put on the CRWdog mailing list. Then you can send your invitation to THEM TOADSUCKERS there. You might get more of a response that way. I believe the web site is: crwdogs@boxofclue.com Keep me posted, Nina Tharp Nina Are we called "DAWGs" because we stick our noses up people's butts? (RIP Buzz) Yep, you're a postwhore-billyvance

I'M IMPRESSED, BILL. Pretty smart move, in making sure you invite THEM TOADSUCKERS so that you can get enough of them together to get YOUR TOADSUCKER status. It's a shame I have no Lightning, or I'd show up, just to help you out. Perhaps CRWMIKE can help you out some? Nina Tharp Nina Are we called "DAWGs" because we stick our noses up people's butts? (RIP Buzz) Yep, you're a postwhore-billyvance

Sorry. I sometimes get distracted. Back to your original question. I am only a "PUP" and these are only my personal opinions and experiences. I was thinking back to my first CRW camp. I had some of the CRWdogs recommend a bag instead of a tail pocket because they said it doesn't seem to "jar" your body quite so much. I guess that as we get older, our backs and bodies don't take that shock quite so well. I suppose it opens a tinier bit slower, but not enough to screw up getting to your spot in a formation. Most of the competition DOGS definitely recommend the tail pocket, though. Faster, on heading openings. Easier and faster packing. If you aren't a neat freak about your pack jobs, then you would LOVE the tail pocket. Even though it opens fine, it looks like you just wadded it up and stuffed it into the container! You can take a short delay on opening without any painful openings, too. I wish I could tell you that one or the other would reduce line twists, but I have had those no matter which I use. Just happens sometimes. When I get my own Lightning, I will get the tail-pocket, even though I am a neat freak about packing. I want to get out and into the action as fast as possible. Also, one other suggestion. When I use a smaller pilot chute, I tend to have hesitation in my openings. I am going to invest in a LARGE pilot chute to prevent that issue. If you've never opened at terminal under a CRW canopy, take my word for how it hurts. Blue Skies, Nina Tharp Nina Are we called "DAWGs" because we stick our noses up people's butts? (RIP Buzz) Yep, you're a postwhore-billyvance

That's too funny. Actually, though, I've heard of that happening. I think it almost happened in Richmond this last weekend. When do you think they finally figure it out? Just as they let go of the door, when it's too late to hop back in, or after they've fallen to 2500 ft. and have opened and are looking for the DZ? On the Otter in Richmond, there was a list of jumper "suggestions" and one of them was to always check your spot, as you are responsible for yourself. When I do my hop-n-pops, the instructors always warn everyone not to follow me, but I'm over the DZ when I do those. Normally, it's not an issue at my home DZ, though. There are only 2 of us CRWdogs there and they always have us get out last. So to scare our non-CRW counterparts, we have to resort to leaving as much fabric and risers/toggles hanging out as we can and wearing multitudes of obvious hook knives. They DO have to follow us into the airplane! Nina Are we called "DAWGs" because we stick our noses up people's butts? (RIP Buzz) Yep, you're a postwhore-billyvance

Try this one. I don't know how to make it clicky. You'll just have to type it in. http://crw.boxofclue.com/skydive/crw.html Also, you can e-mail crwdogs@boxofclue.com and ask Wendy Faulkner to add you to the e-mail list. Let me know if these sites work. Nina Nina Are we called "DAWGs" because we stick our noses up people's butts? (RIP Buzz) Yep, you're a postwhore-billyvance

Yup! Those TOADSUCKERS are slippery little buggers, aren't they? I knew that they would never come to me, so I just found a place where a bunch of them would be and I went to them. I'm stubborn that way. Once you round them up, though, they are very cooperative. Have you joined the CRWdogs e-mail list yet? There's a calendar listed on their web site. Perhaps you could find a get together near you that a bunch of them would be at. Nina Nina Are we called "DAWGs" because we stick our noses up people's butts? (RIP Buzz) Yep, you're a postwhore-billyvance

So Bill...Did you ever succeed in becoming a TOADSUCKER? I am proud to announce that last Saturday in Richmond, IN, thanks to Wendy Faulkner, Bob Felt and Eric French, I have been welcomed to the lilypad and am now a TOADSUCKER! Nina Are we called "DAWGs" because we stick our noses up people's butts? (RIP Buzz) Yep, you're a postwhore-billyvance

I totally agree with Wendy on this. I was doing hop-n-pops under a CRW canopy at my home DZ and the freeflyers freaked out at how a tail-pocket packed canopy opens. We got down and they asked me, "Do they always open that way?" I, of course, looked at them like they had lost THEIR minds and acted like nothing out of the ordinary had happened....which for me, it hadn't. Nina Are we called "DAWGs" because we stick our noses up people's butts? (RIP Buzz) Yep, you're a postwhore-billyvance

If we have patience, I've heard rumors that there are some deals to be had on pre-owned Lightnings, once Nationals and World Records are over for the year. One way or the other, I plan on having my very own Lightning by early Spring, so I can go to meets, etc. Nina Are we called "DAWGs" because we stick our noses up people's butts? (RIP Buzz) Yep, you're a postwhore-billyvance

You are SUCH a SWEETIE!!! Thank you, kindly for the offer. Before I can join you, though, I'll have to beg, borrow or steal a Lightning of my own (that qualifies me for the dark side, right?). Currently I am learning on a Prodigy, and no one wants to jump those anymore. 5 TOADSUCKER wannabee's won't cut it, though. We've got to get some real life TOADSUCKERS to jump with us. Perhaps we need to kidnap them and bring them down? Nina Are we called "DAWGs" because we stick our noses up people's butts? (RIP Buzz) Yep, you're a postwhore-billyvance

I truly appreciate the kind sentiment, Bill (It's ok if I call you by your first name, right?). But unlike you, who lives Florida, which I have heard is the CRW capital of the U.S., I live in Georgia. When is the last time YOU heard of any bigway camps or records being held here? I'm honest with myself and realize that I'll probably just have to go to them to make the goal of being a TOADSUCKER! You'll probably become one first....but if you could just ask the guy who is teaching me CRW, you would know that I am one determined CRWdog. In fact, he would probably describe me as "obsessed." LOL Nina Nina Are we called "DAWGs" because we stick our noses up people's butts? (RIP Buzz) Yep, you're a postwhore-billyvance

OK, Michael...YOU WIN!!! I SURRENDER (waving a white pilot chute above head). All this talk about hallucinogenic toads is messing with my mind, and I haven't even been sucking on one!! I guess I'll just have to earn my TOADSUCKER status the old-fashioned way, by being in a formation that is made up of 75% TOADSUCKERS. Of course, I'll have to do a TOAD roundup to get enough of you to jump here in Georgia to do that, but I have faith. Nina Nina Are we called "DAWGs" because we stick our noses up people's butts? (RIP Buzz) Yep, you're a postwhore-billyvance

Please keep me posted. So is the manager a Toadsucker, too? If so, Who made Who a toad? There's nothing wrong with being a "wild one." We all ARE living on the wild side because we choose to do CRW, aren't we? It's just smart to be cautious and know all the repercussions for your actions. Nina Are we called "DAWGs" because we stick our noses up people's butts? (RIP Buzz) Yep, you're a postwhore-billyvance

Now, Mike, you've confused me again. Correct me if I am wrong....but in one of your previous posts, you said: Exactly what are we referring to when you said: And exactly who verifies the toadsucking episodes? And I'm betting that it's only the MALE Toadsuckers who hold this in high esteem, huh? Is this the part where you are proving how gullible I am? Nina . Nina Are we called "DAWGs" because we stick our noses up people's butts? (RIP Buzz) Yep, you're a postwhore-billyvance