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__________________________________ Glad, I could help. About Bob Wills? You got that right! Chuck

I think, you are referring to the 'ears'? O.K., if I understand correctly, where you are, in the process. You will have neatly folded cells on each side of center. A channel formed down the middle, with right and left cells and line groups on each side. Bring the bottom of the cocooned parachute up forming a short 'S' fold. Bring the upper portion, making an 'S' fold, resting it on top of the first fold. You will have excess material above the 'S' folds. Working from the middle, outward, separate the cells apart and work the center cell material back toward the stacked 'S' folds. At this point, what you have, should look like legs in short britches. By the way, the best way to control the 'S' folded material is to kneel on the 'S' folds so you have both hands free, to neatly form the 'ears'. Does this make sense? Have you tried checking-out: www.parachuteriggers.com? The instructions for the Raven should be there. Chuck

If they all went home tomorrow the US economy would collapse. Do you like cheap produce? If you want to find fault, fault the businessmen that hire them. We could raise the minimum wage and create a bigger demand for them....... ____________________________________ Sure! Don't give our folks a chance to make a little more... let the illegals! Chuck

Do you have the instructions? I didn't notice in your profile, any mention of your being a rigger. The instructions, will explain what to do. I'm not trying to hedge or be a smart aleck. I'm just looking for a little clarification. Chuck

I see, just what you are saying. I see what you are talking about, in the town I live in. Not just the fast food joints, either. We are rapidly, becoming the minority. By the way, I can see, you are by no means, a racist. Facts are facts and that's what you are presenting. Chuck

That's funny! Good one! Chuck

If they all went home tomorrow the US economy would collapse. Do you like cheap produce? If you want to find fault, fault the businessmen that hire them. ________________________________________ Have you ever seen the irrigation water they use in Mexico for fruits and vegatables? Most of it is raw sewage. I got that from a 60-Minutes report. I don't believe that our U.S. economy will collapse without illegals... far from it. That cheap labor ain't so cheap any more. Yes, those who hire them should be fined for each one on their payroll. Down here, we've got a real problem with illegals breaking into homes and out buildings and stealing anything that isn't chained or welded down. Besides, at tens of thousands of them crossing into this country, how long do you give us till this country looks like Mexico City? Chuck

Would I be ranting if I pointed out that the INS holds double standards as to how they treat people coming from different countries? If you're from a certain part of the world and you have the right skills, the INS has an open door policy towards allowing people in and becoming permanent residents and citizens if they want. If you're from another country that has so called free-trade agreements, they'll let you in as a temporary resident (assuming you meet the oppropriate skill set), but bring up the idea of trying to obtain permanent status and the INS does everything in their power to show you the door and even threatens you with permanent bans. And if you're an illegal from Mexico, well they just turn a blind eye. Okay yes I was ranting. __________________________________ You might be ranting but... you are absolutely correct! Chuck

You hit the mark on that one! One thing about it, it'll keep the unions busy fighting for higher wages for illegals. The Border Patrol has had their hands tied with what is more commonly called 'Catch & Release'. When an illegal is aprehended, they are given a ticket that basically says the illegal, will appear in court! Yeah, right! If, Mexico, would 'fix' their country, our problem with their 'poor and dis-regarded' people wouldn't be as big as it is. With the influx of illegals, we, are running out of room. We are losing thousands of acres of farm and ranchlands on a daily basis to build housing. Our once, vast open spaces are diminishing. Illegals, because they do not have access to medical help in Mexico, bring diseases that we thought were gone in this country. If, we are going to have a Border Patrol, we need to allow them to do their job. Like you said, that source of 'cheap labor' is going to want more and more. I just don't like the idea of someone sneaking into this country and not just wanting but demanding what we as citizens of this country are getting and MORE! It's not fair and it needs to be stopped. If, a person wants to immigrate to this country and go through the process of becoming a citizen... great. Fines need to be assessed to those who hire illegals and do it. Mexico is obviously not caring about those in the poorer parts of their country. We can't afford to do it. Also, I don't like the idea of those of us who speak American, having to learn Spanish so the illegals can feel 'comfortable' and so they can get along in their lives better. End of rant. Chuck

More 'stupid people tricks'! Chuck

I think you're absolutely right about that....which leads to parents wanting to be buddies. The parents you're talking about, though, don't just not punish their kids....they don't discipline their kids. ___________________________________ I see kids in grocery stores and other places and the way they act and talk back to their parents! If, I was to act that way when I was a kid, there's no tellin, what the out-come would have been. My folks were reasonable people who took interest in us and disciplined us when necessary. If, I got in trouble at school... I got it again when I got home. I am not talking about beatings with a belt or the back of a hand. I was made a believer that I'd better not do it again. So many parents are so worried about their child's 'psyche', they forget that a little dusting of the seat of the britches will do more for their psyche than pussin' out and accepting that the child says he won't do it again. He says that to get the folks off his back. Kids want their parents to be parents. Let the kid get away with it once and you lost the game. Once again, I am not condoning 'brute force' on a child or beatings but rather discipline... plain and simple. It is not the kid's position to lead his parents around through intimidation but rather, it is the parent's job to control the child and raise that child right. Anger should be left out of it completely. When anger is up... learning goes down. Chuck

Oh well I guess I still have a long way to go as I'm only a few moons into my 40s. _________________________________________ Just into your 40's? I haven't seen 40 in... Well, you've got your whole life ahead of you! Chuck

I'm probably not that far behind you. ________________________________ I really don't mind the age thing. I feel pretty fortunate... I've made it through the 60's, 70's etc. It's just all the stuff you have to check... cholesterol, weight... and those doctors with big knuckles! Sheesh... Chuck

At my age, it's not the testicles... it's the prostate! Chuck

Getting some "Finger pie" was slang in my day for heavy petting. Sheesh, have to explain everything to you young folks! ______________________________________ Kids! Chuck

_____________________________________ Oh, yeah! ...and the ice cream thing... oh, good Lord! Chuck

What exactly were the jellybeans for? ___________________________________ His sister will do it for the pink ones! (forgive me Lord, for that one.) Chuck The pink ones just get her to do her ping pong ball trick. __________________________________ Is that the trick where she.... Oh yeah! Chuck

You would think, with a name like "Bush," that he would like pie. _______________________________________ Well, harrrumph! That's just un-American!!! I'll never vote for that guy, again! Chuck How many times did you vote for him? ______________________________________ I do not, have to divulge that information. By the Geneva Convention, i only have to give my name, rank and serial number... so there! Chuck

What exactly were the jellybeans for? ___________________________________ His sister will do it for the pink ones! (forgive me Lord, for that one.) Chuck

________________________________________ Picky, picky... Chuck

You would think, with a name like "Bush," that he would like pie. _______________________________________ Well, harrrumph! That's just un-American!!! I'll never vote for that guy, again! Chuck

___________________________________ Right you are!!! Chuck

_________________________________ I just don't think that 'pie' is Ted Kennedy's problem. As for the terrorists, maybe, if they tried some good ol' American pie, they wouldn't be terrorists!? O.K., I didn't mean to 'crash' this thread. I don't drink, anyhow. I do like pie, though. Hey! I'm tryin' to 'make-up' here! Back to pie. Chuck

____________________________________ I think, Ted Kennedy's problem is too much booze. I'll bet, that guy hasn't taken a 'non-flammable' pee in over 30-years. Chuck

________________________________ No! Think about it. You shift the B.O.C. pouch more toward the middle, you are in turn, creating a length of bridle, not protected. There is one inch distance between the top of the B.O.C. pouch and the 'corner' of the container. The bridle protector (finished) is one inch wide. The width of the Type-4 webbing (bridle), is one inch wide. See, where I'm going with this? I've done a 'ton' of them and have never moved the B.O.C pouch. Unless of course, the pouch needs replacing. Chuck