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  1. chuckakers
    I'd wait till the weekend...unless your local DZ is open sooner than that!
  2. chuckakers
    I could've swore somebody did that years ago. But I could be wrong. After all, I've been wrong one other time. Other Chuck
  3. chuckakers
    Bob Branch - owner of Parachutes & Associates in Monroe, Indiana and longtime chief pilot at the nationals went to jail for is involvement in the midwest dope smuggling ring that sent numerous pilots to jail too (1985ish). The then DZ Mgr Mark Schlatter (who bought the DZ from Bob after he went to jail and moved in to Frankfurt, Indiana) told me Bob told everyone he had sold the DC3 going into a winter season, but promised to have a replacement by spring. When the *new* freshly refurbished plane arrived, a mechanic recognized the plane as the original that was *sold* while performing an inspection. Wasn't long after that the FBI showed up at the DZ to bust Bob and close the biz down. Apparently they also knew something about the plane, as well as a lot of other stuff that was going on. Rumor was that it was part of the other "midwest based importing activities" that were happening at that time. Chuck
  4. chuckakers
    They now collect royalties from every source they can, including jukeboxes and even night clubs.
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  6. chuckakers
    Actually that's smoke from a very distant fire, but it makes a nice effect. C
  7. chuckakers
    Shot today at Skydive Aggieland.
  8. chuckakers
    Is it just me or have some of us run out of sh*t to talk about?
  9. chuckakers
    just a guess, but i'd say he thinks ya got a short pecker.
  10. chuckakers
    yes, it should be "open" now, according to the schedule.
  11. chuckakers
    Does it work? Just sits there saying "connecting" when I try to sign in. Chuck
  12. chuckakers
    My wife got this from a co-worker (who happens to be a white-collar type with money). It even came complete with this year's collectibles! Beat that! Chuck Akers D-10855 Houston, TX
  13. chuckakers
    Fact: 100% of the people that don't die skydiving, die some other way. And that would be a terrible way to go. Chuck Akers D-10855 Houston, TX
  14. chuckakers
    see an instructor at your DZ. Chuck
  15. chuckakers
    lightweight.
  16. chuckakers
    Accurate information = understanding = safer skydivers. Not sure how you don't get that. Chuck
  17. chuckakers
    I'm stunned. Just talked to Ray a couple months ago. Blue Skies, Ray. You were truly one of the best. The world is better because you spent time here. Thoughts and prayers for your beautiful bride and family. Thanks for the skydives. We will all miss you, Ray. Chuck
  18. chuckakers
    Oh, the calories I consumed from the pots and pans of Mamma Waz! As a Spaceland jumper circa 1987, I have many very fond memories of Rose. The Wagner boys can stand tall having a Mom like her. God's speed, Rose. You did a fine job with your sons - a legacy to be proud of, for sure. Chuck Akers D-10855 Houston, TX
  19. chuckakers
    Once with one, twice with two, then as long as it takes with whatever it takes. Chuck
  20. chuckakers
    100th Anniversary H-D Ultra Classic (photo at Sturgis, 2004). Chuck
  21. chuckakers
    Maybe you should consider another sport. Not a joke at all.
  22. chuckakers
    You clearly don't get it. If I was the DZO where you jump, you would be looking for a new place to skydive.
  23. chuckakers
    That's what I understand. C
  24. chuckakers
    A friend just told me he heard that someone (in Texas somewhere, he thinks) had the lines on a canopy intentionally cut. He said it happened at a DZ, but that it was the person's b.a.s.e rig. Anyone know about this? Chuck
  25. chuckakers
    If gear is too shitty to jump more than once, it's too shitty to jump at all - but point taken. C