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  1. TitaniumLegs
    No, but they should be able to pump their own gas, check the oil, put air in the tires. They should even be able to change a tire. Their income is their problem. This isn't a charity. I give enough of my own time and money on paying my own slot for coach jumps, etc. (>o|-< If you don't believe me, ask me.
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    Steph and Kira this morning (>o|-< If you don't believe me, ask me.
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    Dr. Seuse

    TitaniumLegs replied to goose491's topic in The Bonfire

    Dirk Gently and Long Dark Tea Time of the Soul are also very good. Last Chance to See is non-fiction and an excellent read even for non-treehuggers. (>o|-< If you don't believe me, ask me.
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    I don't pay packers because too many packers suck. For those jumpers too lazy to pack for themselves, remember this: Packers are lazy too. For those in a hurry to make the next load, remember this: Packers are in a hurry, too, to make the next pack job. My momma always said "Packer pack jobs are like a box of chocolates - you never know what you're gonna get." My favourite packer peeves: - Walking on lines. - Using mats to get the air out, then standing on the mat. - Using tools other than a pullup cord. - Taking up space that self-packers could be using either by literally claiming the space or by piling unpacked rigs everywhere. Just because they have 2000 or 20000 pack jobs does not mean they've been doing it correctly all that time. This doesn't apply to all packers, but to enough that I generally won't use them. (>o|-< If you don't believe me, ask me.
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    I'll bet you measure speed in obscure units like "furlongs per fortnight". (>o|-< If you don't believe me, ask me.
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    "traveling 1st time with gear " BEER!!! (>o|-< If you don't believe me, ask me.
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    The main reason to keep the CYPRES off is to conserve battery. Cabin is pressurized to an equivalent of 7000-8000', and repressurized during decent. However, the rate of repressurization (is that a word?) is very slow. If you have a "cypress", it's probably a little big for carryon, and I'm sure will incur excess baggage charges. (>o|-< If you don't believe me, ask me.
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    This should be S.O.P. for all posts on rec.skydiving. The value of that practice was certainly reinforced to me by being on both ends of that stick. (>o|-< If you don't believe me, ask me.
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    I thought it was going to be on Sunday. Some of us have a wedding on Saturday (Jill Z and Roy the CIRPAS Otter pilot who used to fly for Monterey). You might also find yourself busy with a competition and the ash jump the same day. Just a thought. (>o|-< If you don't believe me, ask me.
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    I suspect off-DZ landings is a little out of scope of what they build these for, unless maybe you're hurt. How about FRS/GMRS radios (Motorola Talkabout and the like). You could equip a whole Otter load for less than the price of this thing. Even if you're out of range of the DZ, you should at least be in range of each other. We give one to everyone on the load when we do night jumps. Came in handy when a couple jumpers got ....uhh... lost. Bed time... (>o|-< If you don't believe me, ask me.
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    Hard to say. Grolsch, Gordon Biersch märzen, Bitburger, Warsteiner. I really miss all the local biers I consumed in qty in Germany. There were a couple good ones in Heidelberg, like Vetters and Heidelberg 1603. Bergbrau (Leimen) wasn't bad. Most of my friends (including many of the girls) drank hefeweizen. I prefer pils. Some of the local stuff in the Bay Area make up for it, like Gordon Biersch, Tied House or Faultline. Mmm... beer. Dough - the stuff that buys me beer Ray - the guy who brings the beer Me - the one who drinks the beer Far - a long way to get beer So - it's time to have a beer La - I'll drink another beer Tea - no thanks, I'm drinking beer Which will bring us back to Doh! Doh! Doh! Doh! (>o|-< If you don't believe me, ask me.
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    Who says that's not skydiving related? That's perfectly acceptable, standard, heck, almost required behaviour for a skydiver, especially an instructor. (>o|-< If you don't believe me, ask me.
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    If you're charging much extra, you should do it right and author it properly, like on a computer. Even better, throw in some bonus material like a spiel on the AFF program and some fun jumps at your DZ. It's free advertizing. Even better: they're paying for it. Once you set it up, the same extras go on every DVD for zero extra effort. (>o|-< If you don't believe me, ask me.
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    You had to be there... o|-< If you don't believe me, ask me.
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    Ahh, I see the problem. Well, maybe not "see" in the literal sense, which would put me off my midnight snack. Swelling of a package is not treated by massage as is the case with true muscles. Stop touching your package and it won't swell as much. However, one treatment that works on both kinds of muscles is ice packs. You can even use a jock strap - I mean "athletic supporter" - to hold it in place while you skydive. By athletic supporter I mean a jock strap - not a member of your fan club. By member, I mean a person, not your private spots. (>o|-< If you don't believe me, ask me.
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    Well, you can fixate on my ass all you want. (>o|-< If you don't believe me, ask me.
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    Dear Perplexed I have the same problem. I found that leg straps further accentuate the issue. Try this: Instead of having your leg straps on either side of your "package", put them over your package. While I haven't tried it myself, I'm told that after some initial swelling, your package will be more compact. Another alternative my devoted fans have described is to "counterbalance" the package by placing a potato in your pants in the back. A corn cob may also work. (>o|-< If you don't believe me, ask me.
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    ... except that the question "Does this dress make me look fat?" always seems to come up. FYI, incorrect answers: "No, it's your fat ass that makes your ass look fat." "What was the question? I was oggling that chick with the nice ass." (>o|-< If you don't believe me, ask me.
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    I can't believe you didn't ask me. First you don't come to see Kira, and now this. Don't you like me? Aren't you my friend any more? You won't be allowed into Western Canada - you're French. Try Quebec. Espece de poutine. (>o|-< If you don't believe me, ask me.
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    Come on down and we'll make it happen. I'm sure certain JMs might even offer a personal discount for a friend of a fallen friend. If you can't come this way, there's always Pitt Meadows, Abbotsford, Chilliwack or Victoria. Peter (>o|-< If you don't believe me, ask me.
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    That's a damned good question. After talking all that trash, she's 18 (days old) and you have not shown up yet to introduce yourself. All talk, that SeabAss. (>o|-< If you don't believe me, ask me.
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    Google, baby! http://www.skydivekansas.com/waiver.htm http://www.skydivecity.com/aboutus/waiver.htm There were many, but I like this one the best... http://www.orgs.muohio.edu/skydive/HumorDisclamer.html (>o|-< If you don't believe me, ask me.
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    ConAir

    TitaniumLegs replied to diverdriver's topic in The Bonfire

    Great idea! I'm making a CD of songs from groups that died in plane crashes to play on the ride up! Suggestions? (>o|-< If you don't believe me, ask me.
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    Just pee? (>o|-< If you don't believe me, ask me.
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    Load this into your MP3 player and go to bed... (>o|-< If you don't believe me, ask me.