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Wait, so Ox and the Velda aren't Icarus canopies either? -M If you're gonna' be stupid, well, then you're most likely stupid.

I sincerely want for nobody to get hurt, but after politely discussing the situation with anyone a few times, you've done what you can and it's up to him or her. I'd check my wallet for a $10.00 bill and buy another name for Bounce Bingo. Calling Lonny Boetcher... I hope that your friend does NOT hurt himself or anyone else. Stay safe, Mike If you're gonna' be stupid, well, then you're most likely stupid.

It's not an issue of wrong or right, or of anyone feeling better. Stay safe, Mike If you're gonna' be stupid, well, then you're most likely stupid.

Tim Allen offers a really excellent course in which he discusses why you shouldn't try that, and how to approach it if you feel that you really must. If he isn't in your area, Bob Villa also offers an excellent course, though his is a bit more technical and difficult for the layman to follow. Between the two, you shouldn't have any trouble finding a course in your area within the near future. Good luck. Stay safe, Mike If you're gonna' be stupid, well, then you're most likely stupid.

I disagree. Clearly, this person has a different opinion, be it right or wrong. Regardless, he has every right to say so. If you or anyone else disagree with his opinion, taking some time and trying to explain it in a way that he will understand just might go a long way. Insults and sarcasm are damaging, and at best useless. If you can't do a better job of explaining the situation, and can only offer negative energy, then you might consider your own words..."...people need to listen more and talk less." What did you accomplish? Do you think that you helped this individual understand the situation any better? If it makes you feel better. Stay safe, Mike If you're gonna' be stupid, well, then you're most likely stupid.

Why do you care so much? When I'm tired of a thread, I simply choose to not open it anymore. It's really easy, even easier than opening it is. Why are you putting so much effort in to trying to make someone look foolish? What's your degree? If you can offer something constructive, I'm sure that everyone's listening. Anyone can post sarcasm. Stay safe. If you're gonna' be stupid, well, then you're most likely stupid.

Cobalt Dan, Can you offer an informed opinion regarding the general spirit of the statement as it refers to canopies in general, to your canopies, or to any other canopy that you are familiar with? Stay safe, Mike If you're gonna' be stupid, well, then you're most likely stupid.

OK, but what is your opinion regarding the statement?? Is there validity or not? Stay safe, Mike If you're gonna' be stupid, well, then you're most likely stupid.

Don't worry about your eyes, that's Ashley. She's Grouper's girlfriend, but I'm stealing her from him Scott's one of the nicest guys you'll ever meet. If you ask him to buy you coffee, he will. Ask him to buy me a cup too. Have fun, Mike If you're gonna' be stupid, well, then you're most likely stupid.

Pond Boy #1, It isn't required that you have your A license to participate in Scott's course, but I'm fairly sure that being cleared to self-supervise is a requirement. I'm only bringing this up because it sounds like you haven't made your graduation hop 'n pop yet, and if this is correct, then you might want to chech with Scott and confirm for certain that you will be able to participate. Have fun, Mike If you're gonna' be stupid, well, then you're most likely stupid.

Please explain that logic. Though I've never had a loaded gun pointed at my head, I'm reasonably certain that I would not enjoy it. Still, I respect the danger present in having a loaded gun pointed at one's head. I'll choose, to the best of my ability, to never have a loaded gun pointed at my head. Fly safe, Mike If you're gonna' be stupid, well, then you're most likely stupid.

The Ranch has been doing that frequently lately. It seems to be working very well. Fly safe, Mike If you're gonna' be stupid, well, then you're most likely stupid.

I'm sure that you didn't mean to speak for us all. The danger element was probably the biggest reason that I put off doing it for as long as I did. In fact, the danger element is the reason why I don't ride motorcycles or BASE jump. And before anyone begins throwing statistics at me, understand that to me, these other activities aren't worth the risk whatever the statistics may be. Just a personal thing. I skydive because I enjoy the experience of skydiving. Fly safe, Mike If you're gonna' be stupid, well, then you're most likely stupid.

No, it's all about the chicks. --Mike If you're gonna' be stupid, well, then you're most likely stupid.

Yes, PS143 = Lightning 143. She'll be my partner this weekend. I love her. See ya' there, Mike If you're gonna' be stupid, well, then you're most likely stupid.

I think Howard's coming. If he doesn't, I'm going to draft up another incident report for him. So, nobody's coming to watch me blow Jay's record out of the water with my PS143? Hey, I'll even stand it up on the other side of the pond Stay safe and get wet, Mike If you're gonna' be stupid, well, then you're most likely stupid.

Excuse me? --Mike If you're gonna' be stupid, well, then you're most likely stupid.

I've been interpreting Derek's posts as, "Raise the bar in this way", not as a personal attack on any person or group of people. Why are some of you sinking this to such a negative and personal level. Lighten up...unless I'm misinterpreting your posts, and you're in fact having some fun with Derek. In that case, I'll just eat a donut. Maybe I'll call Ashley. Stay safe, Mike If you're gonna' be stupid, well, then you're most likely stupid.

Do I count? If you're gonna' be stupid, well, then you're most likely stupid.

This is a good rough number, though you will want to check with the hosting DZ beforehand. Jump prices vary, and some jumps may be hop 'n pops while others may be from full altitude (for purposes of separation). There may also be a registration fee required to reserve your slot. Often times, this fee is used to cover Scott's travel expenses. OK, I'll shut up! Call ahead and have fun! Stay safe, Mike If you're gonna' be stupid, well, then you're most likely stupid.

Interesting perspective from someone who walked in to the theater about six months in to the movie. This is the point that it has reached because of the inability of one to consider that maybe, dozens of people who have been in this sport for years and decades more than himself see a pattern and direction to his behavior that he does not. I understand your feelings, but you need to understand that this issue didn't begin two days before the original Death Game post. Stay safe, Mike If you're gonna' be stupid, well, then you're most likely stupid.

I learned a great deal over there. The Grand Billy Goat Puff taught me how to love my fellow skydivers. He gave me a number. Stay safe, Mike If you're gonna' be stupid, well, then you're most likely stupid.

From the incident report: Beloved victim was reported missing by several close friends. After weeks of search and rescue operations, the skydiving gear of young ****** ****** was recovered. Main and reserve canopies were both in an undeployed state, Cypres was turned off and dusty. As the rig was pulled from the cobwebs of ****** ******'* locker at The Ranch, it was immediately apparent to the search and rescue team that the equipment of young ****** ****** had suffered an extensive period of inactivity. Shortly thereafter, forensic DNA testing offered a breakthrough in discovering the whereabouts of young ****** ******. Pursuant to the lead obtained from the neglected gear, young ****** ****** was found in his home town of *******, **., urinating while sitting down, with a look of great shame on his face, and severe lacerations covering 80% of his body. Upon close examination, these lacerations were found to resemble the shape of a clitoris. Rescuers believe that due to extreme pussywhipping, young ****** ******had been stripped of all dignity. His manhood was pronounced dead at the scene. Main PD PS143 Reserve PDR 176 Container Mirage G3 AAD Cypres RSL None Ballsack MIA We miss you, buddy. Stay safe, Mike If you're gonna' be stupid, well, then you're most likely stupid.

It's not that anyone should expect different behavior, it's that we hope for different behavior. Dave may be pointing a finger, but he's pointing an even bigger finger at himself, offering his fuck-ups and injury as an example. By the way, I'm really enjoying my coffee right now! Stay safe, Mike If you're gonna' be stupid, well, then you're most likely stupid.

Except in Dave's case, this sentence should be past tense. He got hurt, learned, and is now trying to help someone else who he sees is on a dangerous path. I don't see any need for you to point a finger at him. Stay safe, Mike If you're gonna' be stupid, well, then you're most likely stupid.