Jumpervint

Well, another way would be to go to this thread http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/forum/gforum.cgi?post=3268469; , buy some tickets, add a few bucks extra, and ask Valinda or John for your change in quarters. They'd be glad to help, I'm sure. Vint . . . . . "Make it hard again." Doc Ed “A person needs a little madness, or else they never dare cut the rope and be free” Nikos Kazantzakis

That's awesome. Good for you, you lucky dog. Vint . . . . . "Make it hard again." Doc Ed “A person needs a little madness, or else they never dare cut the rope and be free” Nikos Kazantzakis

Just as long as Roo wins a rig, all will be well.... Vint . . . . . "Make it hard again." Doc Ed “A person needs a little madness, or else they never dare cut the rope and be free” Nikos Kazantzakis

I'm be off here Thursday, but back Monday. Is that a long enough break off the grid in Montana? Vint . . . . . "Make it hard again." Doc Ed “A person needs a little madness, or else they never dare cut the rope and be free” Nikos Kazantzakis

Hey, with the dollar and the Loonie on par now, Krissanne can sell that many more to the Canadians at Lost Prairie. I remain confident that I have a winning ticket. Vint . . . . . "Make it hard again." Doc Ed “A person needs a little madness, or else they never dare cut the rope and be free” Nikos Kazantzakis

Does anyone have a list of names of the jumpers who died in this crash? It was a Lockheed Lodestar that stalled on jump run/exit due to cg problems. 9 jumpers and 2 pilots died. Thanks, Vint . . . . . "Make it hard again." Doc Ed “A person needs a little madness, or else they never dare cut the rope and be free” Nikos Kazantzakis

If I'm to believe all of the stories I hear, then I know at least 3%. . . . . . "Make it hard again." Doc Ed “A person needs a little madness, or else they never dare cut the rope and be free” Nikos Kazantzakis

28' 7TU? Although, I probably need a T-10 now. I'll go. Vint . . . . . "Make it hard again." Doc Ed “A person needs a little madness, or else they never dare cut the rope and be free” Nikos Kazantzakis

Do we really need to know everything you and Doc do? Vint . . . . . "Make it hard again." Doc Ed “A person needs a little madness, or else they never dare cut the rope and be free” Nikos Kazantzakis

When we were in Japan last month we went to the local dz. Our daughter, who lives and works there, commented on how cute the instructors were. Both my wife and I immediately said, "You may not date skydivers!" She asked why not? Sheesh... if she only knew.... Vint . . . . . "Make it hard again." Doc Ed “A person needs a little madness, or else they never dare cut the rope and be free” Nikos Kazantzakis

Just a simple cross country. Dave's Diablo bag-locked for awhile, then opened with line twists, which turned into a spinning mal. At 12,000. Last load of Saturday night. And nobody followed his shit down. Vint . . . . . "Make it hard again." Doc Ed “A person needs a little madness, or else they never dare cut the rope and be free” Nikos Kazantzakis

Dana says, "OOEE!! We get to see Ed's skin!" I say, "What fine tat emporium inked you?" Vint . . . . . "Make it hard again." Doc Ed “A person needs a little madness, or else they never dare cut the rope and be free” Nikos Kazantzakis

Are you hijacking your own thread, V? Or are you just trying to get Cocheese there to buy tickets in person? Vint . . . . . "Make it hard again." Doc Ed “A person needs a little madness, or else they never dare cut the rope and be free” Nikos Kazantzakis

I mean really, Dave, you would iike to see me win a container, wouldn't you?? Vint . . . . . "Make it hard again." Doc Ed “A person needs a little madness, or else they never dare cut the rope and be free” Nikos Kazantzakis

It sounds like there'll be enough to go around - my 5, Ed and Cindy's 10, Roo gets a rig, someone slips Valinda a helmet, and then you get a few things to bolster the student gear at the Ritz. Win win win for everyone. Vint . . . . . "Make it hard again." Doc Ed “A person needs a little madness, or else they never dare cut the rope and be free” Nikos Kazantzakis

No one needs to buy too many tickets, though, as I bought one of the winners last week. Heck, I bought 5 winners! Vint . . . . . "Make it hard again." Doc Ed “A person needs a little madness, or else they never dare cut the rope and be free” Nikos Kazantzakis

yeah, but is it clear enough to jump? Fricking Japanese clouds... and rain... Vint . . . . . "Make it hard again." Doc Ed “A person needs a little madness, or else they never dare cut the rope and be free” Nikos Kazantzakis

0:0:0 In Japan visiting our daughter for a few weeks - no jumping for me, although I brought my logbook just in case I can get to the local dz. But enough about me ---Cindy!!! that sucks! I have a prescription for numerous jumps with her. I will bring her sake to help take her mind off it. Give her big hugs for me. Vint . . . . . "Make it hard again." Doc Ed “A person needs a little madness, or else they never dare cut the rope and be free” Nikos Kazantzakis

I was expecting you to say colonoscopy. Vint . . . . . "Make it hard again." Doc Ed “A person needs a little madness, or else they never dare cut the rope and be free” Nikos Kazantzakis

If you come to the Ritz, I can teach you Russian, then you'll be ready for Siberia. Tomsk? Wasn't that a nuclear waste dump of a town under the Soviets? think the Russians have cleaned it up any? Vint . . . . . "Make it hard again." Doc Ed “A person needs a little madness, or else they never dare cut the rope and be free” Nikos Kazantzakis

Yep. Like lots here have said, various reasons. Kids. Mortgage. Went back to college and cut back to half time work. Income going to the important things like food and house and insurance and all that stuff. Went back 8 years ago. Enjoying every jump. And as far as putting gear together - keep checking the classifieds here. real bargains crop up, but you have to be ready to jump on them before someone else does. Vint . . . . . "Make it hard again." Doc Ed “A person needs a little madness, or else they never dare cut the rope and be free” Nikos Kazantzakis

Spokane, WA. The DZ is open April to Nov. Many lakes within a 30-60 minute drive. Rivers and the like for kayaking. Mountains for hiking. Skiing in winter. Dog friendly apartments. Cost of living not too bad. Teachers make a decent wage relative to the rest of the working units. Typical for this area, base salary, 183 day contract= http://www.cvsd.org/documents/HR/Salary_Schedules/2007-08%20Base%20Certificated%20Salary%20Schedule.pdf Friendly people. Close to Lost Prairie. Vint . . . . . "Make it hard again." Doc Ed “A person needs a little madness, or else they never dare cut the rope and be free” Nikos Kazantzakis

Here's to you Dave. Next time I have a beer in my hand, a sip will be to you. Happy sky birthday or whatever you call these things. Vint . . . . . "Make it hard again." Doc Ed “A person needs a little madness, or else they never dare cut the rope and be free” Nikos Kazantzakis

I so want to be on that load, if only to hear the ribbing you'll get. Rex will be able to charge a premium price for that load - you have so many 'admirers' Vint . . . . . "Make it hard again." Doc Ed “A person needs a little madness, or else they never dare cut the rope and be free” Nikos Kazantzakis

0:0:0 Spent the weekend with my Studebaker buddies, so didn't jump. Rosie, if you spend all your time with tandems now, who's going to wire the hangar? Congrats dude. Your excitement is infectious and you'll make a great TM. Vint . . . . . "Make it hard again." Doc Ed “A person needs a little madness, or else they never dare cut the rope and be free” Nikos Kazantzakis