Clement 0 #1 April 4, 2006 The French 8 way just launched its new official website! www.8france.com Nice videos, photos and infos... Check the "galerie de photos" you'll find some very nice jumps! You can leave them a message on the "Livre d'or". Bye Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bbarnhouse 0 #2 April 4, 2006 I would add that not only do they have a nice website, these are some of the nicest people I've had the pleasure to work with.Clement...i hope you are feeling better Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GQ_jumper 4 #3 April 4, 2006 so do they mention in their website where they plan to display their silver medals after Airspeed wins the World MeetHistory does not long entrust the care of freedom to the weak or the timid. --Dwight D. Eisenhower Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
matthewcline 0 #4 April 4, 2006 I see you fell alseep during the Diplomacy class.An Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rehmwa 2 #5 April 4, 2006 Can't access right now. I'd very much like to see it. Do they upload some dives. 8way is about my most favorite of all. ... Driving is a one dimensional activity - a monkey can do it - being proud of your driving abilities is like being proud of being able to put on pants Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bob.dino 0 #6 April 4, 2006 Quoteso do they mention in their website where they plan to display their silver medals after Airspeed wins the World Meet Go post that on their messageboard. And while you're there, ask them what Livre d'Or means . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bob.dino 0 #7 April 4, 2006 QuoteCan't access right now. I'd very much like to see it. Do they upload some dives. 8way is about my most favorite of all. There's a highlights reel embedded on the main page. There may be more in the site, but I don't have time to poke around right now... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GQ_jumper 4 #8 April 4, 2006 I see you fell alseep during the Diplomacy class. Quote I'm actually my company's EO rep, so when anyone has a problem because they were offended by something someone said they come to me so can tell them to f offHistory does not long entrust the care of freedom to the weak or the timid. --Dwight D. Eisenhower Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites matthewcline 0 #9 April 5, 2006 Ah, the military mind at work. They always seem to give those of us who are most offensive the PC jobs.An Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites GQ_jumper 4 #10 April 6, 2006 Ok, so I'm not really the EO rep, I think my rated additional duty is the company smartassHistory does not long entrust the care of freedom to the weak or the timid. --Dwight D. Eisenhower Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites bbarnhouse 0 #11 April 6, 2006 QuoteOk, so I'm not really the EO rep, I think my rated additional duty is the company smartass I see..well I for one will take you to task for your comment when you are here in the next weeks. I too agree with Matthew that it wasn't well done. I happened to have the HONOR and PRIVILEDGE to present the silver medals to this team at the World Cup as well as the gold to Airspeed. They may not have taken the gold, but each and every one of them are a champion in my book....and it aint all about the color of a medal! QuoteSmartass....indeed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites GQ_jumper 4 #12 April 6, 2006 You know I never once took anything away from the French team, they are an incredibly skilled group of skydivers and I have a lot of respect for them. I never said they weren't good I just said that Airspeed would beat them, but f*cking excuse me for saying that, I didn't realize that supporting your own country was inappropriate, how dare I have pride in the country that I've been to combat to defendHistory does not long entrust the care of freedom to the weak or the timid. --Dwight D. Eisenhower Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites skykittykat 0 #13 April 6, 2006 QuoteYou know I never once took anything away from the French team, they are an incredibly skilled group of skydivers and I have a lot of respect for them. I totally agree. All of the French guys on the 8-way team know that I have a huge respect for them and really like them, but they also know which team I am batting for (Airspeed) and I am "British" into the bargain! Manu and Guillerme - Leetle Kirk!!!!! re World Cup 2005 - the photo still has to be unearthed! Liz Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites skykittykat 0 #14 April 6, 2006 QuoteI see..well I for one will take you to task for your comment when you are here in the next weeks. I too agree with Matthew that it wasn't well done. I think that you missed the humour and banter that was being passed to and fro from Matthewcline and G_Q Jumper. Liz Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites matthewcline 0 #15 April 6, 2006 No offense was intended. Just a little home country pride is all, and maybe a little soldierly banteringI too believe that the French Team is a awesome Team. I only hope that one day my skills would be good enough to be on their leval. Of course I will still root for the US Teams at any International meet, I am kind a funny that way.An Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites bbarnhouse 0 #16 April 6, 2006 No I didn't miss the banter and actually know both of these people Furthermore, we all know which team I support....on a daily basis. We also know that I deal with the French team (and many others) regularly. As to comments about pride and defending our country,yes we are aware. But lets not forget that there are also those behind the scenes who serve in many ways if not in the battle field. That discussion is better left to SC.People need to remember that much is lost in the way way of nuance in these forums (including me)....and certainly Dan doesn't need rescuing Edited to add...I think it very nice that Clement took the time to post on Dropzone.com. Now back to your regularly scheduled program... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
matthewcline 0 #9 April 5, 2006 Ah, the military mind at work. They always seem to give those of us who are most offensive the PC jobs.An Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GQ_jumper 4 #10 April 6, 2006 Ok, so I'm not really the EO rep, I think my rated additional duty is the company smartassHistory does not long entrust the care of freedom to the weak or the timid. --Dwight D. Eisenhower Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bbarnhouse 0 #11 April 6, 2006 QuoteOk, so I'm not really the EO rep, I think my rated additional duty is the company smartass I see..well I for one will take you to task for your comment when you are here in the next weeks. I too agree with Matthew that it wasn't well done. I happened to have the HONOR and PRIVILEDGE to present the silver medals to this team at the World Cup as well as the gold to Airspeed. They may not have taken the gold, but each and every one of them are a champion in my book....and it aint all about the color of a medal! QuoteSmartass....indeed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GQ_jumper 4 #12 April 6, 2006 You know I never once took anything away from the French team, they are an incredibly skilled group of skydivers and I have a lot of respect for them. I never said they weren't good I just said that Airspeed would beat them, but f*cking excuse me for saying that, I didn't realize that supporting your own country was inappropriate, how dare I have pride in the country that I've been to combat to defendHistory does not long entrust the care of freedom to the weak or the timid. --Dwight D. Eisenhower Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skykittykat 0 #13 April 6, 2006 QuoteYou know I never once took anything away from the French team, they are an incredibly skilled group of skydivers and I have a lot of respect for them. I totally agree. All of the French guys on the 8-way team know that I have a huge respect for them and really like them, but they also know which team I am batting for (Airspeed) and I am "British" into the bargain! Manu and Guillerme - Leetle Kirk!!!!! re World Cup 2005 - the photo still has to be unearthed! Liz Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skykittykat 0 #14 April 6, 2006 QuoteI see..well I for one will take you to task for your comment when you are here in the next weeks. I too agree with Matthew that it wasn't well done. I think that you missed the humour and banter that was being passed to and fro from Matthewcline and G_Q Jumper. Liz Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
matthewcline 0 #15 April 6, 2006 No offense was intended. Just a little home country pride is all, and maybe a little soldierly banteringI too believe that the French Team is a awesome Team. I only hope that one day my skills would be good enough to be on their leval. Of course I will still root for the US Teams at any International meet, I am kind a funny that way.An Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bbarnhouse 0 #16 April 6, 2006 No I didn't miss the banter and actually know both of these people Furthermore, we all know which team I support....on a daily basis. We also know that I deal with the French team (and many others) regularly. As to comments about pride and defending our country,yes we are aware. But lets not forget that there are also those behind the scenes who serve in many ways if not in the battle field. That discussion is better left to SC.People need to remember that much is lost in the way way of nuance in these forums (including me)....and certainly Dan doesn't need rescuing Edited to add...I think it very nice that Clement took the time to post on Dropzone.com. Now back to your regularly scheduled program... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
