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First jump on another continent (Russia Rocks!):)
JamesNahikian replied to mccordia's topic in General Skydiving Discussions
If you plan travel to the Moscow region, you should seriously consider Kolomna Aerograd. It's roughly 10 minutes driving from the beautiful town of Kolomna, which is a farm town S.E. of Moscow. The town and dz are near the intersection of 3 rivers, which are gorgeous from the air, and some Russian government officials keep their dachas near the town and dz because the area has such beautiful birch groves. Last September I jumped there and loved that place, and I plan to revisit with a group asap. The Russian national teams train there and the dz has a fast Mi-8 with a superb pilot. They even serve free cocktails midflight! (though I declined and got razzed a bit, cowardly American that I am) Hope this is helpful. Oh, and if you visit Kolomna Aerograd please ask for Crazy Doc and tell him that "James From Chicago" says he can take Olav anyday. Have fun. D. James Nahikian CHICAGO -
Hey, by definition all tornados suck a whole lot. D. James Nahikian CHICAGO
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As for me, it depends on what's been trapped. D. James Nahikian CHICAGO
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Been there, done that (twice). Hadda oak tree end up right where I formerly had enjoyed my oatmeal, a relative's house in Plainwell, MI. A tornado really does sound like a freight train overhead FWIW. D. James Nahikian CHICAGO
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To my knowledge, and I've been at this sport for a while, no one has effectively executed a legal instrument in freefall. Let alone a DEED (*ahem*) which presumably requires attestation. Go for it! D. James Nahikian CHICAGO
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Why is it that whenever I try to sleep there _is_ a cat attached to my face? (lucky buggers) D. James Nahikian CHICAGO
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A good declawing followed by a good jumping. For the cat's sake, of course. D. James Nahikian CHICAGO
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I'm scheduled for travel to Glascow then Edinburgh (visiting my family, who are Scots) in mid-June. PM with your info and I'll look you up. Perhaps by then you'll be ready for solo and we can do a sit together. Head down if you're bold. D. James Nahikian (nee Rennie & West) CHICAGO
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The wait for these things is going to be dependant upon the lowest common denominator surfing the Web for porn? This could start The Revolution. Lovely. Remind me to relate my MicroSoft story. D. James Nahikian CHICAGO
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Every set of risers with bumpers that I've owned did have the bumpers tacked. You mean this isn't standard practice? D. James Nahikian CHICAGO
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Your cat is signaling you that it _wants_ to be jumped. D. James Nahikian CHICAGO
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Are you okay? I hope your birthday exceeds your expectations (you would seem to deserve it), you're good kiddo. D. James Nahikian CHICAGO
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Of course I like cats. Nothing holds brightly colored latex quite like a cat's circulatory or lymphatic system. D. James Nahikian CHICAGO
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So, does your light sabre fit in the standard hook knife pocket or did Sunrise craft a special mod? Also, you _are_ planning to jump a hook light sabre and not an off the shelf light sabre, right? D. James Nahikian CHICAGO
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I'm an attorney People took up a collection so I could skydive for free. Using the parachute was my idea I enjoyed the experience a lot
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Haven't you heard: "colon irrigation" is the latest rage. Improves your state of being and promotes general health! D. James Nahikian CHICAGO
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I was just taken aback that you don't avail yourself of the Earwax Gnomes like the rest of us coolpeople. The Gnomes mine while your asleep, and if you won't ask what it is they do with the earwax they won't ask where it originated and everybody benefits. Pure symbiosis. I'm trying to picture you with a candle in your ear. I can see it! D. James Nahikian CHICAGO
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It works. __________________________________________________ Nope: http://www.quackwatch.org/01QuackeryRelatedTopics/candling.html D. James Nahikian CHICAGO
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why would you do this??
JamesNahikian replied to skygod7777's topic in General Skydiving Discussions
It would suck to have my Cypress save me, only to be maimed or killed by an undersized reserve. __________________________________________________ Earned confidence in a well-thought reserve choice should be your goal. Be mindful the "unconscious reserve deployment" scenario is highly unlikely to materialize. Even if it does occur, there's nothing that says your Goliath main canopy won't fly you into that dam on the river or onto the power grid. Parachuting is an inherently dangerous activity; you pays your money . . . . D. James Nahikian CHICAGO -
why would you do this??
JamesNahikian replied to skygod7777's topic in General Skydiving Discussions
Because (1) I demoed the heck out of the same size and type reserve canopy in advance and know I can put it where it needs to go when I'm conscious 10/10 times in the conditions in which I'm willing to jump, and (2) my main glides and surfs farther with the additional square footage. These are attributes that are important to me. D. James Nahikian CHICAGO -
My friend, _that_ is quite a hat you're sporting. Gonna get one I think. D. James Nahikian CHICAGO
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Likewise, though this topic probably belongs in the Places to Jump forum, I will appreciate any suggestions for dropzones exiting over Kona. I'm scheduled to be there in June should somebody be interested in the prospect of renting lift together, say a heli. D. James Nahikian CHICAGO
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I doubt that on your deathbed you'll contemplate the money you could've saved. Live your life hard (responsibly and with respect for worthwhile people) and tour the World. D. James Nahikian CHICAGO "War is a necessary evil" and other such Disraelian precepts
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IMHO Zingermann's, Yost and traying in The Arb tend to make a typical A^2 winter quite tolerable. NTM Spring, Summer (ArtFest!) and Fall more than compensate for the Winter. If, by chance, you should visit a Dahlmann Property, please ask for Andy or Ben and tell 'em that it's time for a reading of Huck Finn. D. James Nahikian CHICAGO
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I think you will be pleased, both with Sprint and with the N400 phone. They are what I have. The hands-free speaker/microphone works well and also is quite handy when you want to talk and type (or otherwise make use of your hands) at the same time. D. James Nahikian CHICAGO (minus an airfield)