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If mine bugs you, send me a PM. I'll Change it. I have approx 300 avatars I could use.... "Buttons aren't toys." - Trillian Ken

There are two sizes of Magnums, L and XL. Naw. U R wrong. There R 3 sizes..... L, XL...... and the Men who know where the serial number is located @ "Buttons aren't toys." - Trillian Ken

edit: sorry, I party. This thread got way silly over 18 hrs. "The game's the game, baby. baby, baby, Still the same.... "Buttons aren't toys." - Trillian Ken

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kwanzaa My favorite line.... Karenga noted "People think it's African, but it's not. I came up with Kwanzaa because black people wouldn't celebrate it if they knew it was American. Also, I put it around Christmas because I knew that's when a lot of Bloods were partying." In 1997, Karenga changed his position, stating that while Kwanzaa is an African-American holiday, it can be celebrated by people of any race: "other people can and do celebrate it, just like other people participate in Cinco de Mayo besides Mexicans; Chinese New Year besides Chinese; Native American pow wows besides Native Americans."[14] "Buttons aren't toys." - Trillian Ken

Which FAR is that? Depending on the evidence, the state can file any charge they like. What does the evidence show? The defense attorney will point out that the parachute equipment was in compliance with FAR part 65 and jump operations were in compliance under FAR part 105. FAR AC 105-2C Advisory Circular 5. INFORMATION ON REGULATIONS AND ASSOCIATED PUBLICATIONS C. The USPA has developed basic safety standards and additional information for skydiving activities. These standards and information are for training, checking equipment, and conducting a wide variety of sport parachuting activities. While not officially approved by the FAA, these standards are widely used for guidance by individuals and parachute centers. They may be obtained from the United States Parachute Association, 1440 Duke Street, Alexandria, Virginia 22314, (703) 836- 3495. The non-USPA jump operation/ instructor doesn't break any laws. I share your feelings about such operations. If a skydiver dies at such operation the DA has to prove their case. Just because the instructor wasn't a USPA instructor doesn't prove negligence. It could just as easily be a case of death by misadventure. Skydiver knew the risks, had good equipment, exited the aircraft of their own freewill, failed to deploy either parachute and unfortunately died. "Buttons aren't toys." - Trillian Ken

The salient point is the tampering with the reserve. that is covered by the FARs. Read the SIM. Realize it is all optional except the sections that are FAR's. Those essentially cover; packing of parachutes and reserves and the basic functions of jump operations (NOTAMS, cloud clearance, etc). The chain of responsibility as the FAA tends to see it is Pilots, Riggers (as far as reserves), then the skydiver. The FAA assumes skydivers are in compliance with the pilot and rigging rules. Skydivers are on their own outside of the existing FARs. Skydiver training, certification, as the USPA covers the topic, is not specifically covered in the FARs. The FAA exists to protect the public i.e. commercial aviation, then address general aviation issues. The FAA is always backlogged on commercial aviation issues. "Buttons aren't toys." - Trillian Ken

Strange to read this thread and place context. Uh.... that's right. This thread is directed at non riggers... "Buttons aren't toys." - Trillian Ken

A co-worker was telling a story of great personal danger and peril when he said, "... I saw my life flash between my eyes." huh? "Buttons aren't toys." - Trillian Ken

I think the government is trying to force americans onto a diet of Chili Cheese Fritos (Zero grams of trans Fats!) "Buttons aren't toys." - Trillian Ken

Food for thought. Discuss.

A 10-page paper is more appropriate than a 10 day suspension. This is largely dependent on the goals of the education system. Apparently respect for arbitrary authority figures is more important than the constitution and stimulating young minds to have an original point of view. "Buttons aren't toys." - Trillian Ken

I can't speak for all the DZ's but I know they jump year round at Skydive Iowa. I think the only weekend the DZ's "close" is for Couchfreaks. "Buttons aren't toys." - Trillian Ken

Historical point of view? I know smoking out can alter perception of time and reality, but what do you consider historical? Would this be comparable to Ron L Hubbards history of our alien forefathers? Right. Point being, the banner itself does not promote illegal drug use. Well, maybe it promotes drug use... for Jesus. How serious can you take a sign that promotes drugs for dead people (or at least people in heaven)? Maybe the banner is an anti-drug statement? "Your Honor, the banner in question urges drug users to give their drugs to god." A 10 day suspension seems a bit excessive to me. But then I don't have kids... so... "Buttons aren't toys." - Trillian Ken

RFID chips are already a reality. http://www.theregister.co.uk/2003/06/27/rfid_chips_are_here/ Repent! The End is Near!

Bong Hits 4 Jesus "promotes" drug use? Huh? 1. you can smoke anything from a bong. word. 2. the sign only 'promotes' bong hits for Jesus. 3. the sign contests a historical POV that Jesus may have been a toker 4. 10 day suspension is a bit excessive for an 18 yr old adult. Make him write a 10 page paper on the constitution. "Buttons aren't toys." - Trillian Ken

I agree. For some reason I always thought swooping was dirt-water-dirt, level flight, etc. When I heard about distance swoop records it was always in this context (in my mind). I was nonplussed the first time I saw video of a distance record. " I bet I could get more distance out of my swoop if I could gain altitude after I fly thru the gates..." Well, duh! "Buttons aren't toys." - Trillian Ken

This is wrong on so many levels. 1. if you were looking for Mn and got "lost by several hundred miles" you were probably driving right by my front door and never called. 2. You also drove by at least 3 Dropzones. You could have stopped in and asked directions. Iowa needs a Turbine. I'm looking for a brave soul to finance a PAC750. "Buttons aren't toys." - Trillian Ken

I dunno.... This one could be Darwin Award worthy. "Buttons aren't toys." - Trillian Ken

HUH?!? I thought I was buying lift tickets to altitude. So, in this scenario, you would still be willing to let the guy jump from your plane even though he was breaking your rules (not USPA rules)? What is the point in having the rule? "Buttons aren't toys." - Trillian Ken

Uh.. about 6 years from now. the end of the Mayan calender, December 21, 2012, is the end of an age... and some interesting astronomical events. "Buttons aren't toys." - Trillian Ken

I'm so hungry I could eat the ass end out of a dead rhino, I should have had you get me three of these "Let me tell you something, Harp. I was in this bureau while you were still popping zits on your funny face and jacking off to the lingerie section of the Sears catalog. But there's something I've learned in all my years..........Respect for my elders !! " Do you think that taxpayers would like it Utah, if they knew that they were paying a federal agent to surf and pick up girls? Babes. I beg your pardon? The correct term is Babes, sir. That's, ahh... that's a surfboard all right! Looks like a '57 Chevy I used to have. "Buttons aren't toys." - Trillian Ken

Neko looks cross-eyed. good luck with the christmas card photo. I hope it turns out.

I totally forgot about our brother site....Rockclimbing.com.If you go there and mention how climbing is for pussies and jumping is for real men, you'll make alot of (airquotes)friends(end airquotes) That is so wrong. On So many levels. why make HH's life difficult on two sites? Besides the regular posters over there are nowhere near as interesting as the regulars in the BASE forum and Speakers Corner. "Buttons aren't toys." - Trillian Ken

Naw, dude. Speakers Corner is Graduate School. Start out in the BASE forum and... ah, nevermind. "Buttons aren't toys." - Trillian Ken

My Christmas/ Birthday list 1. C++ GUI Programing Guide 2. RoboSapien v2 3. Shiny New Mercedes 4. Winning PowerBall ticket for some reason my parents want me to get married and provide them with more grandchildren. "Buttons aren't toys." - Trillian Ken