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  1. New England weather in June can make jumping a chance thing. That being said, Pepperell offers far more alternatives such as the tunnel in Nashua, as well as shopping and dining opportunities there. Also, railway transportation to Boston is nearby, from both Lowell and Ayer, you can go have dinner, see a show and let someone else worry about the drive and parking. You don't say where in NH you are going, but I would say go to SNE in Lebanon, Me. and let Doctor Pete slap you around. Not as many alternate activities there but the people are friendly and fun, there is usually a band on Saturday night. Don't worry about nuthin' cause nothin's gonna be okay.
  2. West Virginia is very pretty, There is a DZ near Huntington, you can ski at Snowshoe, there are rail-trails for bicycles, the roads are amazing for motorcycles. There is an RF quiet zone around Green Bank. Downside, I don't think the economy is that great. Don't worry about nuthin' cause nothin's gonna be okay.
  3. Three years gone. Still can not believe it. Never forget.
  4. I've been jumping a Revolve for over a year now. It took some time to find a full face helmet that fit over my glasses. Even a Mamba that was two sizes too big hit the frames. Starting with customer service, I shot Bonehead an email with some general questions expecting to get a reply in a few days, a young lady there replied in a few hours, ON A SUNDAY, from her phone, with no BS answers to all my questions. I measured my squash and pulled the trigger. A confirmation email told me delivery in 4-6 weeks. I thought " six weeks, perfect, just as our plane comes back for the season." They lied. The helmet showed up in THREE weeks, leaving me all dressed up and nothing to jump out of. Fit was/is perfect! It seemed a bit flimsy, but then I had been jumping a Mindwarp for 16 years. Quiet? first jump on it, as I came down the hill I thought I was watching video with the sound off! Last week it really paid for itself. We were doing 4 way, and during a bipole-bipole transition, I got kicked full on in the face. I believe I would have lost some teeth with the open face helmet, instead, I just adjusted the helmet, picked up my grips and continued. Negatives? It does fog up under canopy in certain conditions, but not always. The visor latch does take some getting used to, but you can't say its not secure. The chin strap material is slippery, and you lose the adjustment after a few jumps, but a few minutes and some super tack solves the problem. Do I recommend one? ohhh yeahhhh.
  5. Eddie couldn't be described. You just had to know him. Both jumper and an incredible jump pilot from way back. Uncanny ability to fly and spot loads. Moonless night, IFR, Eddie says get out, you'll be in the peas. no question. Blues skies captain. you will be missed. Don't worry about nuthin' cause nothin's gonna be okay.
  6. How do you say what everyone already knows? Howard was his own man, not swayed by what anyone else thought, or what everyone else was doing. This is my path, please don't get in the way. He quietly amassed an incredible wealth of knowledge, of the times, people and places of the sport. I can only hope he had it all written down. Blue skies Howard. Don't worry about nuthin' cause nothin's gonna be okay.