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  1. I was just about to post that one! "The reason angels can fly is that they take themselves so lightly." --GK Chesterton
  2. Pip and Judy have trailers available at zhills....call in advance....season is upon us.... "The reason angels can fly is that they take themselves so lightly." --GK Chesterton
  3. Just took them instead of my usual weekly flight on Delta. One hour late arrival...part was due to weather...part appeared to be a maintenance problem.... mp "The reason angels can fly is that they take themselves so lightly." --GK Chesterton
  4. you can add to that list the hundreds of spacemen on rock carvings (petroglyphs) throughout the southwest US and California...some scary stuff! And you can see living versions of them at Hopi-land...the dancing Katchinas! www.petroglyphs.us "The reason angels can fly is that they take themselves so lightly." --GK Chesterton
  5. "I may be getting older, but I'm still immature!" Mark, "May you stay....forever young!" mp "The reason angels can fly is that they take themselves so lightly." --GK Chesterton
  6. It's a great book, and he has a website with excerpts from it with other articles and information, including videos of talks. www.transcendingfear.org He also sends out an interesting email newsletter from time to time. marc "The reason angels can fly is that they take themselves so lightly." --GK Chesterton
  7. I have a masters degree....how has the education failed me? "The reason angels can fly is that they take themselves so lightly." --GK Chesterton
  8. sun path's building in zhills is up for rent....got any sewing skills? "The reason angels can fly is that they take themselves so lightly." --GK Chesterton
  9. I agree...the book was mediocre at best! The movie can only improve the silliness. But the 'skydive' scene was even worse! Spoiler alert? He grabs a tarp and uses it as a parachute to jump out of a helicopter!!! "The reason angels can fly is that they take themselves so lightly." --GK Chesterton
  10. That would be an hour on a day when the DZ has good jumping weather with enough skydivers to keep them busy. What about all the other days of the week when few people are around to jump, or the weekend with rain and/or high winds? Those $30+ hours spread out over a week with bad weather doesn't seem like so much. Tip your packers, they save your life every jump! mp "The reason angels can fly is that they take themselves so lightly." --GK Chesterton
  11. I have spent sooooo much on skydiving, that tipping my packers is a drop in the bucket.....but so appreciated by them. They pack at 100 degree days to allow me to sit and have a cold drink while planning and dirt diving our next jump.....and they haven't failed me yet! Nylon City, you all rock! MP "The reason angels can fly is that they take themselves so lightly." --GK Chesterton
  12. sorry guys, rather than 'hilarious', i thot that was pretty f*ked up! The only reason you can laugh now is that everyone survived (I assume). Who 'organized' that group? "The reason angels can fly is that they take themselves so lightly." --GK Chesterton
  13. Japanese curry sure is different from Indian Curry! When able to get away from work, be sure to attend any local festivals....called Matsuri....its a chance to see the normally serious nihonjin having family fun. And there's lots of good snacks too! If you do manage to visit Tokyo Skydiving Club, there are many there who speak English and have visited DZs in the states. Very different from your usual Japanese personality and great people! mp "The reason angels can fly is that they take themselves so lightly." --GK Chesterton
  14. I wore mine, everyone just figured it was a motorcycle suit of some kind "The reason angels can fly is that they take themselves so lightly." --GK Chesterton
  15. plenty of them around here! "The reason angels can fly is that they take themselves so lightly." --GK Chesterton
  16. gambate! eat some takoyaki at a street stall, its my favorite snack over there... marc "The reason angels can fly is that they take themselves so lightly." --GK Chesterton
  17. quiet day in zhills? ps--not sure that i understand the scam...did you receive a cashier's check....and try to cash it? "The reason angels can fly is that they take themselves so lightly." --GK Chesterton
  18. agreed! too much happening...they are trying to break down the black and white of hero and villain...but it has lost its cool... mp "The reason angels can fly is that they take themselves so lightly." --GK Chesterton
  19. I recognize some of those assholes! say hi to c-bass for me! marc "The reason angels can fly is that they take themselves so lightly." --GK Chesterton
  20. Too bad you weren't doing this a couple years ago. Nova Odessa is only around 25km from Campinas, which used to have the second largest dz. Boituva is your best bet for now. What to bring? Bring LOTS of $$$. It used to be around U$50 per jump ticket, but with the low dollar it will be more expensive....especially if you need to rent gear there. Curte bastante! marc "The reason angels can fly is that they take themselves so lightly." --GK Chesterton
  21. just keep reading these skydiving forums, like the ones on safety and training, and there are very good articles found on the home page. But read the posts with a grain of salt....there's a good quantity of opinionated BS, but if you read enough you will detect the situation. Listen to your instructors, they are your ultimate source for information focused on your needs. And start saving your $$$.....! "The reason angels can fly is that they take themselves so lightly." --GK Chesterton
  22. you've been hanging out in the muff trailer too long! "The reason angels can fly is that they take themselves so lightly." --GK Chesterton
  23. Woiuld appreciate your reviews of any quality noise cancelling headsets. There was a thread about them a couple years back, but not many product reviews/comparisons/complaints. Comfort and effectiveness appear to be the most important factors. Bose, Sony, Sunheiser etc....what do you like about them? Thanks, Marc "The reason angels can fly is that they take themselves so lightly." --GK Chesterton
  24. Another Asshole to add to our British roster! Had a great time jumping with you on Saturday, we turned lots of points! Him, Him, F**k Him! marc "The reason angels can fly is that they take themselves so lightly." --GK Chesterton
  25. The Brazilian grocery stores in Orlando area sell cases of Coconut Water....the world's best way to rehydrate... (price is variable, around $20 for 20 juice sized boxes per case) Because it's been pasturized, it's not quite as tasty as fresh from the coconut, but keep it super chilled and it hits the spot. I drink a lot of it while skydiving at hot and humid zhills. "The reason angels can fly is that they take themselves so lightly." --GK Chesterton