MarkM 0 #26 January 16, 2002 QuoteWe all make the decision for ourselves everytime we jump, but I just don't think that we have the right to endanger a dog or a child....God I hope the above was a joke. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnischalke 0 #27 January 16, 2002 So I am cruising out of Albuquerque to Raton, NM, in my rental and something catches my eye over on the access road. A black lab is running around on the hard tonneau cover of a jacked up dodge truck. This was interesting to see him balance while barking at other cars, then run back into the cab of the truck through the sliding window. I then noticed the driver of the truck was pulling away from me and I had to accelerate to maintain view of the entertainment. I glanced down to notice we were both doing 75. Then, I had a pleasant feeling of respect for the surefootedness of that beautiful K9 on a slick black urethane-coated tonneau. Kick ass.mike...red and yellow then came to be, reaching out to me... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jfields 0 #28 January 16, 2002 Graceful today. Roadkill tomorrow.Sooner or later, it may happen. It may not. Either way, not my problem, unless I'm driving behind the truck. It would be pretty amusing to watch the dog on the back though.Justin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FreeFlyFreaky 0 #29 January 16, 2002 OK I had to pipe up on this.I've been on about 10 loads with this guy and I can tell you the little dog DOES NOT seem to be enjoying himself. The little critter shakes and shivers from the time he starts suiting up 'til he's back on the ground. When the jump run starts and the door opens the little dog has a look of fright that is readily recognized.Most folks at our DZ frown on this practice (he's still allowed to jump) and have kinda black balled the guy socially (one chick has made a crusade of this and has contacted PETA and SPCA? and several Florida DZ's trying to get him ousted). btw, the dog is in the 2002 Guiness Book - pg 103.My $.02Whit Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scottbre 0 #30 January 16, 2002 Another skydiver was mentioned earlier in this thread, who had a dog that he took named Pud. My understanding is that his dog did like doing the jumps. Some dogs like it some don't. If it is easy to see that the dog is not enjoying itself, then yea, it seems wrong to take it up (and down). The door swings both ways. All dogs aren't the same."Can't keep my mind from the circling sky. Tongue-tied & twisted just an earth-bound misfit, I." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #31 January 16, 2002 "PETA and SPCA"Always good to associate yourself with those fruit cakes...."I got some beers....Let's Drink em!!!"Clay Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SpeedRacer 1 #32 January 16, 2002 SPCA is cool with me, PETA, I agree, are fruitcakes.Speed Racer"My God! It's full of stars!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Iflyme 0 #33 January 16, 2002 I'd have to say that putting a dog in the back of a pick-up is much more dangerous than taking one on a skydive... As for dogs and children, I have both, and would trade the animals life for a humans in a flash...PETA ? total wackos... SPCA? Misguided do-gooders...IMHO Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #34 January 16, 2002 QuotePETA ? total wackos... SPCA? Misguided do-gooders...IMHOWhat about Bob Barker?Success is how high you bounce when you hit bottom.-General George Patton- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 2,473 #35 January 16, 2002 >I've been on about 10 loads with this guy and I can tell you the little dog DOES NOT seem to be enjoying himself. >The little critter shakes and shivers from the time he starts suiting up 'til he's back on the ground. Hmm. Pud seemed to like to jump. He shook and shivered a lot, but he did that on the ground too - he was sort of a high strung little dog.-bill von Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #36 January 16, 2002 "he was sort of a high strung little dog"Like a lot of Skydivers I know...."I got some beers....Let's Drink em!!!"Clay Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jfields 0 #37 January 16, 2002 Quote"he was sort of a high strung little dog"Like a lot of Skydivers I know....I thought that was strung-out. Justin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #38 January 16, 2002 "I thought that was strung-out."6 of one....1/2 a dozen of the other...."I got some beers....Let's Drink em!!!"Clay Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lazerq3 0 #39 January 17, 2002 I used to own an "elite" moped and my dog was scared shitless of it !!! then one day I told her to climb up and sit down where you put your feet and off we went. Ever since that day I could not get outof the yard without her wanting to climb on and go for a ride!!!!!jason Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Iflyme 0 #40 January 17, 2002 QuoteWhat about Bob Barker?Is he still alive??? I thought the only "petting" he enjoyed was with his beautful sidekick models! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lazerq3 0 #41 January 17, 2002 Ever notice that when a female guessed the exact price she got to reach into his "lucky" pocket and pull out a 100$ bill, but when a dude one it he pulled it out himself and handed it to him..........hmmmmmmmmmmjason Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
indyz 1 #42 January 17, 2002 "The price is wrong... bitch."--BrianHomepage Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freefallfreak 0 #43 January 17, 2002 QuoteGod I hope the above was a jokeI don't think it was a joke...there are laws against child endangerment and animal endangerment...FFF Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymedic 0 #44 January 17, 2002 I met this guy at ICAS this year...first off the guy was an asshole...and the dog was afraid of everyone and anyone that came near him....Now as far as dogs in freefall....I know if I could take my dogs out they would probably like it as they love the wind in there face in the car...so 120 mile wind would make them that much happier....I just dont know about this dog..marc"...a mind stretched with new idea's will never regain its shape" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildblue 4 #45 January 17, 2002 geeze... I guess you're against cat-passing in freefall too, huh? C'mon, they're having a good time!Some people.Ok, well what about the para-pubs in WWII ? Was that wrong and cruel and stuff?I ain't happy, I'm feeling gladI got sunshine, in a bag Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scottbre 0 #46 January 17, 2002 Ok, let's clear something up. This thread has mentioned 2 different skydivers who have jumped with their dogs. The one in the picture is the guy who the general consensus thinks is a dick, and whose dog seems less than thrilled to be going out of a plane with his master.The other is a guy(his name slips my mind right now) who went in, but who used to jump with his dog "Pud," and who everyone who knew him said he was an awesome guy.Maybe everyone understood this about this thread but it looked like the distinction had gotten lost, and it would be dumb to be trying to respond to posts, thinking they were all about the same person. "Can't keep my mind from the circling sky. Tongue-tied & twisted just an earth-bound misfit, I." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ooohhhno 0 #47 January 17, 2002 I don't see a lot of bit marks on the owners arms! Wonder what other tricks the dog has taught his owner.....ooohhhno :-) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
