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I am assuming, you are working on your rigger's ticket? Have you been through patching a parachute? You didn't mention what level of sewing expertise you have. If, you know your way around a sewing machine, try to find out what your rigger might be able to use and make that. There's nothing wrong with sucking-up to your teacher! Chuck

______________________________________ The history of beer is quite interesting. Those that brought their brews from Germany were 'Legal' immigrants. I keep seeing a confusion between 'legal' and 'illegal' immigrants. Noone's picking on the 'legals'. Just a note and you probably knew this... Anheuser-Busch, was the first brewery to use referigerated rail cars to ship their product to the Western States. FWIW Chuck

I recall, as a kid, watching Oral Roberts on Sunday mornings 'healing' people. This will probably raise some hackles but, I used to laugh my ass off. A neighbor of ours finally, got to 'visit' with Oral Roberts at one of his tent meetings. He did the 'hands-on thing' and told her to walk. To make a long story short, it didn't work. She believed in him so deeply. Even as a kid, I thought it was mean of Roberts to 'trick' people like that. I have absolutely no regard for televangelists. Chuck

Been wondering where the hell you were! Glad to see you're back! Chuck

Dark roast columbian... straight. No mocha, milk, cream... nada. Just coffee! Chuck

We're all glad, you're back and safe. Thank you, for your service! Chuck

I've always admired Doc Watson. Blind since birth and self-taught guitar player. I saw a show, years ago with Doc Watson, Chet Atkins and Merle Travis... that, was some pickin'! Chuck

Contact the manufacturer and see, what they say about it. I had a customer, bring me a main and asked if I could 'patch' it. I took the boxed parachute and proceeded to hang it up to get a look at the damage. I about fell-over! There wasn't a square inch of material that wasn't torn and shredded. I asked her what happened? She had gotten home from the DZ and was going to meet some folks at a local beer joint. She had just laid her gear on her apartment floor in a heap. Her pregnant cat had given birth to a litter on the main! Like was said earlier... cats and parachutes don't mix! Chuck

She's all full of herself, isn't she? Chuck

How's the little feller doing now? I hope, he's all-right. Let us know. Chuck

_____________________________ Thank you. I really miss him. Chuck

_____________________________ Thank you. Chuck

I know, what she is going through. I hope, he's all-right. 2-weeks ago, I had to have my horse put-down as a result of colic. I was with him all night, walking him and holding his head when he laid down. There was nothing, the vet could do for him, other than what he had tried to do. Chuck

________________________ Till the next time? Been there... done that... Chuck

Saw the thread title... saw amateur... and... well... I expected something else! A lot of talent there! Chuck

I used to love those nasty things! I haven't had one in years. Those and time take care of a hang-over. Lord knows, I'm glad I quit drinkin'! Chuck

I was 34 and heard the announcement from Howard Cosell. Chuck

you see, the above is a complete oxymoron "have to submit" to a "voluntary" search that statement above is why I think the poll was written confusing - on purpose I wasn't busting on you (sorry), just using you to prove the point - I think the poll results can't be used for anything as likely 20 people answered 20 different questions in their own heads... What I do like is that most of the reasonable here have noted the real issue is that people should know their rights and say 'no' to these types of requests. That would be more productive than taking away options from law enforcement personnel. Even if I had nothing to hide, I'd still say no nearly all the time. But I DON'T CARE IF HE ASKS AND THINK THERE IS LIKELY GOOD REASON FOR HIM TO ASK IN CERTAIN SCENARIO. The reason I'd say no most of the time is that I live in the socialist state of Minnesota, and if I let a cop in to confirm there isn't a meth lab in my basement, he might end up arresting me for not "disposing of D cell batteries in an environmentally friendly fashion" or "not providing a clean change of water in my cat's drinking bowl" or "not having a state sanctioned prayer room labeled per state code in the house" or something left wing like that. _______________________________ I don't feel, you were 'busting' me at all. I did, have the feeling I may have missed something along the way. As far as using me... use me... abuse me... Seriously, you make a good point. The whole thing, has been vague and as you said, and very important, that people know their rights. Not the rights they learn in a beer joint or from someone who 'has been through it'. I have a bit of an edge... I'm married to a cop. She knows her 'stuff' and if, something comes-up she's uncertain of, she'll get the straight of it. People need to educate themselves. The attitude that, 'it won't happen to them', is scarey, anymore. Good post. Chuck

Well, they could get ugly, and sometimes do - look at John's example above: he said NO and they detained him for 2 hours. That's why I feel such requests are, in actuality, coercive. Most judges don't have the guts to rule that way, but that's still my opinion. ________________________________ I'm not going to argue your point. Things happen. In a perfect world, all police, know the laws and people's rights and act accordingly. Unfortunately, in this world, that isn't always the case. Chuck

hmmm, sounds like a good reason to start manufacturing a small EMP device to short out the phones __________________________________ You bet! Make them reasonably priced and available to the general public. If, I was the 'techi' type... I'd be on that! Chuck

You won't answer the actual question, but I get your position. Voluntary searches are fine, but you'd personally not 'volunteer'. That's the same as me. _________________________________ Duh, me! I really wasn't trying to be evasive. I voted NO, actually. A person does not have to submit to a voluntary search and people have the right to say no. Show me the papers! So often, folks think that when an officer 'asks' to search their vehicle or home that they have to allow it or things could get ugly or they think that if they say no they are hiding something. Quite the contrary. The cops might get upset but, that's their problem in that situation. Chuck

________________________________ What's worse is, thinking they are talking to you. I really agree with you. Those folks are just rude, arrogant jerks. Chuck

so you voted "Yes" in the poll? They can ask anything they want (the poll specifically notes "voluntary"). You have the right to say yes or no to the request as your choice. This is a stupid poll, people aren't reading it completely. Lawrocket has the right answer, people need to know their rights. Then it doesn't really matter at all if a cop asks or is restricted from even asking. We can always say "no, come back with a warrant, thanks for the warning". _________________________________ As I said. I would tell them NO. Show me a warrant! Chuck

Cell-hones drive me up the @$#&*%ing wall. I wish to god people would think before using them in 99% of all cases. I do not hate technology but most cellhone users make my blood boil. Personally I would find it more gratifying to simply shoot the guy. I bet I would get a standing ovation for doing that. ___________________________________ Yeah, Buddy! I'm with you on that. Chuck

______________________________________ Very good! Chuck