meatmissile

The strange thing about this thread is that there is an almost complete absence of post-whoring. People are taking a lot of time to write interesting stuff. Look, for example, at the section where we posted pics of the various areas where we live! Pity so few will actually take the time to read through the whole thing. -- ZZZzzzz....

I've been nearly dead more times than I care to imagine. Mostly stupid, undramatic stuff involving alcohol and testosterone, but that's all in the past now . But there was this once when I flew into a morning mist close to Stellenbosch. The aircraft was a little C-152, and I thought I could go over it. Suddenly it looked as if somebody had spray-painted the windows white. So I thought I'd just do a 180 degree turn back to the airfield. It's funny how the g-vector remains right on your ass - you lose orientation is seconds. Didn't look at the instruments of course. Their asses remain unaffected by the g-vector. Exited the fog at 200ft with the engine screaming past the redline, 90 degrees rolled, nose 45 degrees down. No sky in sight, only pine trees. I guess I recovered with about ten feet to spare. Some serious "pine rush" there. Strange, that particular girfriend always had excuses for not flying with me again . I should mention that it was my only close shave. Most people have them once, few own up to it. -- ZZZzzzz....

Sounds like you guys had an interesting weekend. Mine was very boring for most of Saturdy - heavy drinking in the evening. I'm feeling off this morning. Maybe it was the total lack of aviation the weekend that did it. -- ZZZzzzz....

Good morning guys! Can we come play on your thread too? Blue Skies! -- ZZZzzzz....

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No . My neck has been bothering me for the past five weeks - it's slowly getting better, but I don't want to chance anything just yet. How was yours? I see you injured your ankle. Strange how we always injure ourselves with everything but skydiving . -- ZZZzzzz....

Great idea! But we need two more people - or am I a slow counter today? But of course. I still consider PSC (The Boom) to be my home DZ, but since I live in the Cape now - the 'Dal it is. Hooooooouuuuuuuwwwzit me Hearties? -- ZZZzzzz....

Mine's saying "Got to sleep" They have a point. It's 03:45 in the morning here in Cape Town. -- ZZZzzzz....

Sending good wishes and vibes your way. Don't be nervous, jumping at different DZ's is one of the most fun parts of skydiving! Hey, We love you, Lisa, JRaf and all the other "odd Americans who popped in

I'm here as well. 01:16 in the morning over here - and I'm feeling a bit restless. Ah well, let's go surfin . -- ZZZzzzz....

Likewise - it's actually easier than in a car - less to crash into

Everybody's gone! OK, I'm out of here. Weekend, Yeehaaa! Blue Skies, -- ZZZzzzz....

Associate of what?

Actually, the Australian variety looks the most similar to a South African one as far as I can tell ! -- ZZZzzzz....

Have a good weekend - see you on Monday!

TANK HIM TANK HIM!!!!!! Blue skies! -- ZZZzzzz....

Cheerio Kerry, Have a good weekend, and don't forget to ..... BEHAVE!!! -- ZZZzzzz....

JRaf, ty durak, what are your references for making these claims? I challenge you to a beer-drinkout-duel on the runway at dusk! -- ZZZzzzz....

The best! A while back I wanted to start a political party with the following manifesto: Free Beer! Free Boobies! Free Jump Plane Slots for Everybody! But I struggled to get funding, and I couldn't answer the question about what I am going to do about inner city property depreciation etc. etc. -- ZZZzzzz....

Howzit Deuce! Can't help you there I'm afraid. But any questions about beer, I'm your man. There is a guy around, JRaf, SchmRaf, BlRaf somebody or other who gives himself out as an expert on beer - DONT LISTEN TO HIM! He really knows nothing about beer and may mislead you . -- ZZZzzzz....

Oh, how I wish I had Boobies! I would show them to the world right now ! -- ZZZzzzz....

Welcome! Blue skies

Sssshhh Kerry, I was having so much fun! It's BEER TIME in Cape Town! -- ZZZzzzz....

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