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So Spy, does that mean you're coming to the Boogie? FallRate

Looks like I won't be sleeping much tonight. FallRate

OK, apparently I was on acid a few years ago when I looked that up. It's another Eric Johnson. Very freakin' weird...very! I need to get my peanut checked...definitely losing it! FallRate

I believe he does...could be wrong, but I checked out a fansite a couple of years ago and it had pictures of him landing under canopy. The guy who put up the site: ericjohnson.com (it's much different now), made reference to him being an instructor of some sort. Also, checking out the USPA web page a year or two ago there was a picture of an Eric Johnson launching from a Mr. Bill. Don't know if it's the same guy. Always thought that if he is actually a jumper, his band would be great at a boogie. Of course, his band would be great anywhere. By the way, Eric Johnson is an Austin native, so do any of you Texas folk know him, or know if he is a jumper? FallRate

My vote is for Eric Johnson!!! I've heard he's a jumper and I'd go to the WFFC just for that!!! FallRate

Not to insult those who enjoy this event, but it doesn't sound like fun. Based on the description it sounds like a cloudy day at the DZ that lasts a month. And it appears you have to crap in a bucket the whole time and take it with you when you leave. *shiver* Again, not to be insulting, but what's the attraction? FallRate

Well...if Packers A and B are in a relationship and Packer A was yelling about Packer B having had relations with Packer X in Packers A and B's bed, then Packer B probably deserved it and got off easy. If Packer A and Packer B are not in a relationship, Packer B should calmly explain to Packer A that this was very irresponsible and should never happen again. But only after Packer A removes the packing paddle from her ass! FallRate

For the life of me I can't remember her name. Hoping to avoid that issue at the boogie until Mike or someone else mentions her by name. Mike is currently in Florida, so it is probably the same Mike. Unless by some very strange coincidence, there are two Mikes from Florida planning a wedding at the Boogie. FallRate

That's why I didn't type "fir... Hmm, almost did it again. FallRate

I have three spare bedrooms at my house. Unfortunately, it's in North Dakota. On the upside, the rent is free. The downside is a three-month jumping season. On the SkydiveFargo website they claim to jump year-round. If that is true they must jump with 'Lectric Vests!!! Still haven't made it down there to visit and find out what's up. FallRate

Ok, it appears that Mike Lyons will be getting married to his favorite jump-bunny at the Richmond Boogie this year! Yay! The plan appears to be a simple ceremony on the ground and then straight to the plane for a jump. This will be my...*ahum*..."primary" boogie-wedding. Does this mean I will owe beer? FallRate

3:3:3 Mountainman! Do you have to rub it in!? See you guys at the Boogie!

If your friend is or was an AFF jumpmaster then, as I understand it from credible sources, he would be grandfathered in under the new rules. As strange as the rules may seem sometimes, there is no way he would not be allowed to jump with someone just off student status if he is qualified to jump with them as students. However, if this is true it would seem to be a serious problem with the new rating program. Some input from an AFF-I would be helpful here. I just wanted to add that I believe when the USPA looks after us or "tells" us what to do, it is in fact "us" or "we" that are doing it. That's why it's great that you're running for the office of National Director. You have the opportunity to affect changes which you feel are necessary to the sport. Much better than having the FAA look after us. Good luck with your bid for National Director! FallRate

"Damnit, I can't get the thing to move! Fuck!" - Yoda in his more formative years. FallRate

Thanks for that...very funny. FallRate

Ok, so with no requirements for the Glider pilots to monitor the local bands, would that mean that it is in fact OK to shoot them down in case of emergency?

This reminds me of a day at Richmond a couple of years ago. A glider pilot, apparently looking for some lift off our runways, flew straight through the jump run of an Otter load as people were deploying. The pilot made an immediate 180 degree turn after two or three canopies opened. Luckily no one was hurt. Our pilots always announce jumpers out, but apparently this idiot either wasn't listening or had his head up his ass. Do you suppose it would be a waste of reseources to use a Stinger missle on a Glider!? FallRate

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ShortBus, most of your argument is true, but Kittinger didn't actually break the sound barrier. His speed at 714 mph would be greater than the speed of sound near the surface of the Earth, but it was not greater than the speed of sound relative to where he was in the atmosphere (temperature or altitude, whichever). That is one of the things which will make Cheryl Stearns' attempt quite unique (if it ever happens). She will actually attempt to go through the "sound barrier" and if she does will experience the shock waves. FallRate

Do you suppose they'll progress to a nuclear exchange in time for a 4th of July "fireworks" display!? FallRate

Ahh, I love a happy ending! FallRate

Ahh, an A&P student. Cool, it's good to know you're not a whimpering little bitch (flight student). And for those of you pilots who feel offended by this, just think of it as one more opportunity to practice your self righteous whining. FallRate

OK, now that we have cleared this issue...are all of the other references that you "got" as lame as this one? Eminem could reference Bruce, Kerouac or Pirsig, and he'll still be a worthless fucking media whore. Do yourself a favor: Kill your TV! FallRate

I'd much rather see Rosie O'Donnell vs. a very unhappy pit bull. FallRate

Nice job, Marc! FallRate