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Well done, Sir! Chuck

The character was a javelin athlete in college. So if there was a PC reaction it would be, as usual, a complete non sequitor and a false and manufactured issue. as usual Absolutely! That's what I was driving at. Chuck

I'll bet it is frowned upon! I can understand... too many B-grade Westerns. Chuck

I don't know how it is where you are, but there are several reservations around here (Oneida and Ojibwa). If you use the term "redskin" in the wrong place on the res, it can get ugly. How about the "Birmingham Spearchuckers", "Charleston Junglebunnies", "Miami Kikes" or "New York Wops"? Do you really think those who think its no big deal with redskins... would have a problem with any of those... really??? I used to keep my 32' boat out on the Makah reservation... you know.. the ones who have a treaty to be able to kill whales to maintain their culture??? I was amazed that their culture had Weatherby .460's and motorized vessels that towed their canoes out to sea that way. The revelry upon being towed back to the dock was also epic and would put most skydivers to shame after the beer light came on. Try using that kind of derogatory term on the res... well perhaps they will help you out. I'm curious about something... have any of these do-gooders polled the Indians about this subject to get their feelings? Chuck

I don't know how it is where you are, but there are several reservations around here (Oneida and Ojibwa). If you use the term "redskin" in the wrong place on the res, it can get ugly. How about the "Birmingham Spearchuckers", "Charleston Junglebunnies", "Miami Kikes" or "New York Wops"? I see your point. I feel it should be up to the Indians if they don't like it to speak-up. Not some self-righteous, nothing better to do white group. I wonder what the reaction would be today, to the movie M.A.S.H. and the 'Spearchucker' character in it!? Chuck

Only a violent colorist plantist would suggest that name. My fiancee is part Native American. Was talking with her Uncle who is even more so and he said the word "Indian" when referring to his tribe. Was about to correct him, but realized the absurdity of doing so and stopped myself. I've heard more Native People refer to themselves as 'Indian'. I recall during the 70's the American Indian Movement (AIM). If, that's how they refer to themselves, that's their right. I don't feel compelled to support some non-Indian group who wants a team's name changed because they feel it is racist, demeaning or denigrating or whatever. Now, on the other hand if an Indian group feels that way, that's a different story. Chuck

Not to mention that she is a total hypocrite! For years, she had a concealed carry permit. Once she got 'federal protection' she gave-up her permit and proceeded to try to ban various firearms. Chuck

They can't force him to change the name of his team, I bet that drives them wild. There may be some Native-Americans that would bee offended if they were to change the name of the team. Pete Roselle, (deceased ) and Paul Tagleableau

WOW! I wouldn't even jump any where near pest control chemicals are being sprayed. I used to drill a lot of wells in Burleson County in the Brazos river bottom during the height of the cotton season and the cute little dare devils were spraying their chemicals on the cotton. I'm not sure what the extended exposure to those chemicals will have on me in years to come, what I can tell you is it of course the chemicals smell really bad, but it'll make your skin burn too. I just started staying in my office when they were flying. Those "pilots" are really crazy the way they pull those planes up just in time to miss the power lines. We saw one that didn't make it and got hung up on the power lines. That made my year! Best- Richard I've known cotton farmers who have lived into their 70's and 80' who would stand in their cotton fields and 'flag' the crop dusters! When I lived in Harlingen, Texas, a buddy of mine and I got a couple crop dusters to fly us to Killeen, Texas to visit his injured brother who was stationed at the Army Base there. We rented a Cessna 182 and away we went. We no more than got off the ground and one of the pilots reached into a cooler and grabbed a cold beer. Buzzed the tower and away we went. As we were flying along, I asked the pilot about high lines. He aimed right for some wires ahead and asked me; "Over or under?" I said "OVER'! He went under! Obviously, we all survived that week-end but when we landed, there was an FAA guy there with his hand-out. You bet, crop dusters are nuts. Chuck

I think his argument (through his lawyer) is that they "overlooked" him; that they didn't do enough to assess whether or not the vehicle was occupied by a living person. As a EMS responder, I can dig the idea that they had a moral duty to act: that is, to do whatever they could to determine whether or not the vehicle was occupied. That said, there's painfully little detail about the particulars of the accident and the resources on scene to determine whether or not they had an ability to act. How deep/clear was the water? Could they actually see the vehicle? Was a SCUBA rescue team on call that could have been dispatched? "First responders" would almost surely NOT be trained in water rescue; I know I'm not and wouldn't be foolish enough to try to freelance it by diving (pun intended) an unknown water rescue without the proper gear and training. Where the "first responders" may end up on the cross is for not requesting appropriate additional resources. Elvisio "tort reform por favor" Rodriguez Ain't that a bitch? Damned if you do... damned if you don't. We live in a 'get rich quick' thinking, lottery society and this guy is going to 'cash-in'. SOB should be thankful someone did something to save his sorry ass and he's still breathing. Disgusting!! Chuck

That's an easy one. "Low man has ROW" I have a REAL problem with an 87 yr old man flying the plane doing "Touch and goes" during sky diving operation hrs. My thought is this DZ also has an airstrip in it that's being used by local aviators as well. When I jumped old SDH in Waller, Texas I saw a lot of crap there that kept you on your toes all of the time. Lots of people are not acclimated to jumping in an atmosphere like that. (SIMOPS) IMO they shouldn't be jumping there unless they're reminded constantly about the "Other Operation" going on. If not, we'll see this again. Glad everyone but the plane was good to go. Best- Richard Where I used to jump, there were times during the year when we had to schedule jumps between crop-duster take-offs and landings. It got a little shaky at times when someone got the timing screwed-up. Chuck

Your missus is pretty sharp. The media doesn't do their homework. When I saw the video, I thought it was weird that a non-domesticated wolf would go into a crowded place and a dormitory. The whole thing struck me wrong. I think, Kimmel opened some eyes and embarrassed the media. The sad part is, the media will never change. They're all looking for that one story that will get them to the 'big time'. Chuck

I've seen that story all over the news. Funny as heck when you find out that Kimmel was behind it all. Chuck

I always had to stitch around the edge to make it stay. I'm sure you saw all those canopies with oily-looking spots around the holes too . Might as well just sew them in the first place. Wendy P. Those oily looking spots would get brittle. When something like that was given to me, what could've been a small patch turned into a big patch. I never really have cared for rip-stop tape. Chuck

I was thinking rip-stop tape! Just so long as she doesn't take them to a rigger. Chuck

Excellent!! Chuck

Pretty cool! Heck of a marketing ploy. I saw that story on the news and couldn't help but laugh. Chuck

Nothing like a good scandal to divert our minds from the important things. Chuck

Even Catholics appreciate a nice pair of boobies! The first 'skin' magazine I ever saw was when I was in Catholic school. BTW... I like the banana! Hell yeah! Everybody likes bacon! Chuck Chuck I agree with banana. But maybe we could wrap the bacon around the banana?

Even Catholics appreciate a nice pair of boobies! The first 'skin' magazine I ever saw was when I was in Catholic school. BTW... I like the banana! Chuck

How very sad to hear of Eli's passing. I first met Eli at a PIA Symposium. Just before the dinner there, folks from all over the world were gathered in small groups visiting with each other. In the background was barely audible piped-in music. Suddenly, all that could be heard was the background music. All visiting stopped when Eli entered the room wearing heels and a leather skirt, white blouse and matching leather jacket. I'll never forget her smile. When I attended USAPR in Eloy to get my Masters, Eli was in the same group working on her Senior ticket and she would ask me for a little help with some project. Always up-beat and determined to be the best at what she did. She contributed a great deal to the sport of skydiving and she will be missed. Chuck

and the 'facts' behind mythology are SO more compelling I though this was all settled between Clarence Darrow and William Jennings Bryan in the 'Scopes' trial! Chuck

Some people just have to have something to complain about. Here in Texas, I've seen both types of signs... signs with printed words and those with a picture of a semi-automatic pistol with a red circle around it and a red slash through it. In the case of a school displaying the latter, it seems appropriate, keeping in mind the number of incidences where kids take a gun to school. Also, that red circle with a red slash across it is quite universal and easily understood. Chuck

In the interest of accuracy, they travel on Canadian passports. The United States lacks authority to screw with them (the passports). Beiber enters the US in all likelihood with a special visa reserved for entertainers, artists, athletes. That is what the US could seize/cancel. Then with the allegations against him elsewhere, US Customs could legitimately decline future entries. (I do think that is what you intended to infer) Thank you for the information and clarification and yes, that was what I intended to infer. What I find humorous is, we don't want him and neither does Canada! Chuck

Its called 9/11 Fever, lot of it going around, even up here with RCMP, no more Seargent Preston of the Yukon. Jan Sounds to me like they are guilty of 'breaking and entering' or 'home invasion' with a badge. Chuck