kallend 1,618 #1 September 30, 2007 There's an informational web site with the formations and slot assignments at www.freak-brother.com/POPSRECORD... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smooth 0 #2 September 30, 2007 Thanks for putting that on your website Professor ! ! ! see ya this weekend. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 1,618 #3 October 1, 2007 Quote Thanks for putting that on your website Professor ! ! ! see ya this weekend. Well, check back because Carey's just changed the formation and the slot assignments.... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,114 #4 October 2, 2007 Thanks for pointing that out... Wendy W.There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bodypilot90 0 #5 October 8, 2007 any word yet? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stl135 0 #6 October 8, 2007 Yes, 113 is the new POPS World Record - CONGRATS ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 2,379 #7 October 8, 2007 Congratulations, everyone. Record achieved on the last dive of the weekend. Thanks especially to Dan BC for the help with organization and the motivational speeches in the dirt dives. (And for our very own John Kallend for whipping the B plane into shape.) See attached. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
danornan 64 #8 October 8, 2007 Congratulations!! Nice picture too.Dano Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ltdiver 3 #9 October 8, 2007 Quote Congratulations!! Nice picture too. Hey, ol' Terry Weatherford finally made it off the bench, 'eh Bill? And yes, he -does- take good pictures...ltdiver Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 1,618 #10 October 8, 2007 How about that! Billvon was in the base at 11 o'clock in the pic (I think). I'm the outside whacker connector at 4 o'clock.... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smooth 0 #11 October 8, 2007 Thanks for posting the photo!!!!! The 12-way round post-stars were fun but don't leave a whole lotta time to track away. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 1,618 #12 October 8, 2007 Quote Thanks for posting the photo!!!!! The 12-way round post-stars were fun but don't leave a whole lotta time to track away. And Smooth is zipper on the base at 4 o'clock (black suit).... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gemini 0 #13 October 9, 2007 What the Texas plane (E) doesn't even get an honorable mention? Help me with Bill John! ;) Blue skies, Jim Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 2,379 #14 October 9, 2007 Yay Texas plane! Yay right trail otter! (How's that?) From my position I was mainly keeping an eye on the A and B planes. Couldn't see much of what was going on behind me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smooth 0 #15 October 10, 2007 More photos available http://www.shutterfly.com/progal/album.jsp?aid=768a5498cf41b0c47a54 and http://www.shutterfly.com/progal/album.jsp?aid=768a5498cf41b6ecef09 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elightle 8 #16 October 12, 2007 Thanks for the congrats, Bill. This was the greatest thing I have been a part of for a long time. I feel like I've made friends for life. Blue Skies to All My POPS Friends! Ed Lightle POPS# 8308 D-5966 And the only POPS participant from Ohio (I believe) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
swoopgod 0 #17 October 12, 2007 Lets hear it for the Base!! Carey Peck, Tom DeCoursey, Dan BC, Rob Hollrah, Evan Kiser and Bill VonNovak!! We gave all of you an AWESOME target for the last 13 jumps!! Thx everyone for a wonderful event! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gemini 0 #18 October 12, 2007 BASE BASE BASE! Congrats to all the jumpers on a great event. I want to personally thank Carey Peck, Dan BC, Tim Wieble, Harry Hopkins, John Kallend, Tim Webb, Larry Elmore, Kimbo Godwin, and Carl Daugherty for allowing me to captain with them. It was fun and rewarding being on such a great POPS team. Blue skies, Jim Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bluskytrvlr 0 #19 October 12, 2007 It was fun and rewarding being on such a great POPS team. =============================== Well said, what a fun event!A mile of highway can take you a mile But a mile of Runway can take you anywhere! Blue Sky Traveler Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 1,618 #20 October 12, 2007 QuoteMore photos available http://www.shutterfly.com/progal/album.jsp?aid=768a5498cf41b0c47a54 and http://www.shutterfly.com/progal/album.jsp?aid=768a5498cf41b6ecef09 The first link (Karen Lewis's site ) is now password protected. Does anyone know how to order from her? She posts here as "lewmonst".... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The first link (Karen Lewis's site ) is now password protected. Does anyone know how to order from her? She posts here as "lewmonst".
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