BillyVance 34 #26 September 2, 2008 Quote Almost as amusing as the goofed demo - the typical ignorant media response. Attached is the article from the front-page of the Sports section of the Denver Post. Anyone want to point out what's wrong with the article? I noticed it said "the jumpers cancelled the leap into Kenan Stadium because of bad weather." "Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NickDG 23 #27 September 2, 2008 Well, we know it wasn't Airtwardo. Instead of just trailing smoke he'd have been on FIRE!!!! . . . http://ncaafootball.fanhouse.com/2008/08/31/misdirected-skydiver-crashes-duke-football-opener-instead-of-lan/ NickD Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
normiss 622 #28 September 2, 2008 Nobody does those.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smears 0 #29 September 2, 2008 Rumor going around my dz is they were green beret guys. Don't quote me on that, but I've heard it from a couple of different people. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MakeItHappen 15 #30 September 2, 2008 QuoteRumor going around my dz is they were green beret guys. Don't quote me on that, but I've heard it from a couple of different people. I can't believe no one has posted anything on who the jumpers might be. From the very first post it says QuoteAccording to UNC assistant athletic director for promotions Michael Beale, the plane was in the air, but the jumpers from Virginia-based Aerial Adventures opted to cancel the leap into Kenan Stadium because of a severe weather front — which would later delay both games. If you google Aerial Adventures VA you get this web site. I don't know if these were the guys doing the demo, but it would be a 'likely suspect'. .. Make It Happen Parachute History DiveMaker Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NickDG 23 #31 September 2, 2008 LOL, they should change their names to The "Wrong Way Corrigans" Demo Team, Inc. I can imagine right after . . . "I know you didn't request a Demo, but you got a Demo, and we want our dough!" NickD Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skywade 0 #32 September 3, 2008 This demo is getting a lot of laughs around the Raleigh, NC area. I saw a video of the jump on the local news last night and heard a couple of morning disc jockeys laugh and make fun of the jumpers this morning. I think the word "idiots" was used to describe the jumpers at some point in their conversation. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freakjumper 0 #33 September 3, 2008 QuoteRumor going around my dz is they were green beret guys. Don't quote me on that, but I've heard it from a couple of different people. That would be a negative. edited to add: I will tell you this...you can add up all of the jumps of every poster who has posted in this thread and one of the unmentioned jumpers has damn close to that number of jumps.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NickDG 23 #34 September 3, 2008 >>I think the word "idiots" was used to describe the jumpers at some point in their conversation. That's not fair . . . We can fun of them, but those cheese balls can't!!! NickD Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iluvtofly 0 #35 September 3, 2008 Well, this story has officialy made yahoo. www.yahoo.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #36 September 3, 2008 Quoteedited to add: I will tell you this...you can add up all of the jumps of every poster who has posted in this thread and one of the unmentioned jumpers has damn close to that number of jumps.... .. So? It doesn't mean that mistakes can't still be made and things can't still be learned. I've even personally seen a "light bulb moment" for the top Airspeed guys while organizing before. It happens. The truly good skydivers laugh at themselves while sharing a beer around the bonfire and learn from it.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skywade 0 #37 September 3, 2008 http://sports.yahoo.com/ncaaf/blog/dr_saturday/post/It-might-be-time-to-sell-your-shares-in-pregame-?urn=ncaaf,104983 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 15 #38 September 3, 2008 http://sports.yahoo.com/ncaaf/blog/dr_saturday/post/It-might-be-time-to-sell-your-shares-in-pregame-?urn=ncaaf,104983 Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NickDG 23 #39 September 3, 2008 OMG, Fan Man . . . The media isn't always accurate but they have a long memory! http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fan_Man NickD Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 34 #40 September 3, 2008 Quote OMG, Fan Man . . . The media isn't always accurate but they have a long memory! http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fan_Man NickD How could anybody old enough to remember that incident, forget it? That dude was a major asshole. And he got the shit beaten out of him for the stunt too. "Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leroydb 0 #41 September 3, 2008 Quote Almost as amusing as the goofed demo - the typical ignorant media response. Attached is the article from the front-page of the Sports section of the Denver Post. Anyone want to point out what's wrong with the article? BASE jumper!!!!!!!!!!!Leroy ..I knew I was an unwanted baby when I saw my bath toys were a toaster and a radio... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NickDG 23 #42 September 3, 2008 My favorite was always this one. The glow in the dark paint shows a certain panache not found in your average loon . . . NickD >>A few weeks after the stunt, Miller used a powered paraglider to get on top of Buckingham Palace after painting himself green and covering his private parts with glow-in-the-dark paint. British authorities evacuated the palace in seven minutes, then came for Miller, who was arrested on the roof. They charged him with terrorism, believing he had connections with the IRA. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 34 #43 September 3, 2008 Quote My favorite was always this one. The glow in the dark paint shows a certain panache not found in your average loon . . . NickD >>painting himself green and covering his private parts with glow-in-the-dark paint. Sounds like Broke should have used that kind of paint, and not the gold spray-on kind. "Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freakjumper 0 #44 September 3, 2008 QuoteQuoteedited to add: I will tell you this...you can add up all of the jumps of every poster who has posted in this thread and one of the unmentioned jumpers has damn close to that number of jumps.... .. So? It doesn't mean that mistakes can't still be made and things can't still be learned. I've even personally seen a "light bulb moment" for the top Airspeed guys while organizing before. It happens. The truly good skydivers laugh at themselves while sharing a beer around the bonfire and learn from it. What do you mean SO??? I was pointing out a fact. I wasnt saying that the fact doesnt mean they are impervious to making mistakes. I wasnt saying nothing cant be learned. I wasnt saying this wouldnt be laughed at around the bonfire. As a matter of fact, what I was doing was giving a clue as to who said jumpers were since everyone was asking who they were. Got it? Dont "SO" me again. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 34 #45 September 3, 2008 Quote Quote Got it? Dont "SO" me again. Or you'll what? Dude, lighten up. "Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chuckakers 370 #46 September 3, 2008 Sounds like the night load at the old Skydive Spaceland that spotted for the dragstrip down the road from the airport doing night drags instead of the lighted runway. Chuck Akers D-10855 Houston, TX Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #47 September 3, 2008 So? Lighten up! We're talking about something that is humorous since no one was injured. This is skydiving and even worst, this is talk about skydiving on the internet. There really isn't any seriousness to any of it on this website. Seriously, you shouldn't get upset about things like that. I guess there might be someway to throw a virtual helmet across some virtual hanger, but whats the point, its just the internet.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pchapman 261 #48 September 4, 2008 Quote I can imagine right after . . . "I know you didn't request a Demo, but you got a Demo, and we want our dough!" NickD There's an idea, doing demos on spec. Land and pass the hat... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnRich 4 #49 September 4, 2008 QuoteGot it? Dont "SO" me again. You're brand new here, having made only three posts. I suggest you chill out and not get so upset. The "so" was not a personal insult aimed at you. Before challenging people, take the time to hang out a while and get a feel for what those people are like. Then you'll be able to read their personality better. But if you're going to be that sensitive here, whatever you do, do NOT participate in the Speaker's Corner forum. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SimonBones 1 #50 September 4, 2008 I've been told that one jumper was a tandem master from Skydive the Point, West Point VA from a west point skydiver. It's too damn funy. 108 way head down world record!!! http://www.simonbones.com Hit me up on Facebook Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
