masterrig

I think, it would be a great idea. Not just for law enforcement but, in other areas. With the advancements made in DNA research and study, a database such as you suggest could be very beneficial. Granted, like anything else, when you enter-in the 'human factor' when dealing with this or any other information, there will be mistakes. I just think, the benefits could outweigh the bad of something like this. Chuck

___________________________________ You really do watch this stuff... dontcha'? Chuck

You're not going to go um, burn it down or anything are you? not that I'm suggesting that... j/k ____________________________ Not that that wouldn't be a bad idea but, there are a lot of 'lost, confused' people there. I've only seen pictures of the place but, there are beautiful log homes and a huge, fancy temple. All, on about 500 or so acres out in the middle of the mesquites and cactus. Chuck

I am glad to hear that! They didn't mention, he also has a huge temple, here in West Texas. I want to keep an eye on this case. Chuck

_______________________________ Seriously! Good goin'! No tellin' how much good you did or who, may have been saved from a drunk driver. There, is one GOOD reason for having a cell phone. Also, look at what you passed-on to your kiddoes. They 'see' what mom did and they'll remember that and won't be afraid to do the same thing. Good example, Mom! Chuck

Because of what happened with you, the age old question; 'Where's a cop when you need one?' has ben answered! Ya' gotta call 'em! That's one for the 'Good Guys', Bobbi! Chuck

Did it come with Wiffle clubs?

What I really don't understand is, why didn't they fly to Thailand and question him there? The idiot investigator who plied him with booze, to get him to 'loosen-up' and chirp like a canary, should have his head examined. You just don't do that. A statement taken while someone is 'under the influence' of booze, is not acceptable. One of the 'former' DA's Investigators questioned those tactics also. None of this, is helping the image of the Boulder police or law enforcement in general. Chuck

It that for people who play wiffle golf? ________________________ Sure! The one I had, was an earlier model that was 'tougher' than the 'cheapo' ones today. I still have that Wiffle ball! Chuck

_______________________________ He walks! If, he wants to go back to Thailand, the cost is on Karr. Chuck

If, that's what you want, why not? It's not a real chore to swap-out the PVC for a hackey. I've swapped-out a bunch of them. I ordered hackey handles from The Sunshine Factory. You can request a choice of 2-colors, if you'd like or just one color. Any rigger, should be able to do the job. When I first started jumping, the pilotchute handle on my 'used' Classiflier h-c was a Wiffle golf ball! Chuck

That statement made me wince a bit. Someone with low experience doesn't have enough jumps yet to know whether something is being done correctly or not. Just because they've got away with it so far, doesn't mean that it is the best way. Maybe they've just been lucky. Maybe the failure rate that way is very low to start with, but could be even lower done differently. At any rate, just because it's been done that way for several hundred jumps without a problem, by one new jumper, doesn't mean that it is okay. _____________________________ The way I see it is, it just seems to be better to bring the main risers, flat over the shoulders. The toggles are between the reserve pack and the risers. Slide the risers between the riser covers and the sides of the reserve pack. The pack job is much smoother when finished. I can't see either why, someone would want a half twist in their main risers and a 'lumpy' looking pack job. That was the way I was taught. With the toggles facing in, toward the reserve container. I have seen 'experienced' jumpers with well over 1000 jumps do it the other way, with no problem. That's why, I said what I did. Chuck

________________________________ WOW! Amazing! I guess, you and I and other riggers are more used to looking at the 'Reserve' portions of owner's manuals. Un-believable! Chuck

_________________________ Well, DUH! That's funny! Chuck

He's a master rigger. I've usually faced the toggles out on my Eclipse, but I have a smaller Infinity that I face them inwards. Haven't noticed any difference, and in asking another rigger yesterday, the response was "it doesn't matter anymore, we used to always face them inwards. If it's working for you, stick with it." On my smaller rig, the toggles fall inward naturally, but on my larger rig, they fall outward naturally, perhaps due to a 1" riser vs the 2?" Or maybe from the previous owner. Dunno. Either way, both seem comfortable, and both open correctly so far. Thanks for the input guys! _____________________________ Master rigger? Sounds like his wife burned his breakfast toast! What does the 'Owner's' manual for your harness container say? I do, tend to agree with the idea that, that the way you've been doing it has been working so, no problem. I've always placed the risers so the toggles are facing the sides of the reserve container, not facing the riser covers. Chuck

Happy Birthday, Dood! Chuck

_______________________________ I think, they're workin'-up a der huntin' trip! Chuck

Good goin' girl!!! Chuck

I've heard stories about stuff like that... never have seen it. That's just weird!!! Chuck

_______________________________ I might be old but... it's been a helluva ride! Chuck

________________________________ You got that right! Still, a fun way to work-up a sweat! Chuck

__________________________________ You said it! High fives are great in Little League or kids sports in general. To see grown 'men' doing that is just too embarrassing to watch. Whatever happened to a good whack on the ass? Remember the Icky Shuffle? Chuck ________________________________ I HAD forgotten it... till you mentioned it! Chuck

__________________________________ You said it! High fives are great in Little League or kids sports in general. To see grown 'men' doing that is just too embarrassing to watch. Whatever happened to a good whack on the ass? Chuck

Us 'Yanks', just thought we had it rough. Sheeesh! Chuck

No, no! I can tell you from personal experience that it's "slips together" ___________________________________ A human 'Slip 'n Slide'! You make a good point. I got to thinking about it and I can recall experiencing just that. I heard that original quote on the radio, back in the 70's. Sometimes if, it's a really humid day, your tummies will stick together and it's really weird. Chuck