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I might be wrong about this, but weren't the first ram-air wings designed by a guy named Jalbert as kites? (I found this out when I was trying to get info on the Jalbert ParaFoil a couple of years ago. I ended up on a kite page.) FallRate

Hmm...North Dakota! Did you mean coldest? :) FallRate

Damnit...I just washed these shorts!!! Thanks a lot! FallRate

I know that titles are based on the number of posts, but seeing as Bill Booth is posting here at DZ.com, is there any chance his title can be changed to something more appropriate. Other than being a matter of respect, any person not familiar with Mr. Booth's contributions to this sport and vast knowledge of the subject might overlook some very important advice when they see him listed as "newbie". I posted this in the feedback section, but I just wanted to make sure it was seen to at least let everyone know that Mr. Booth is posting here! FallRate

I know that titles are based on the number of posts, but seeing as Bill Booth is posting here at DZ.com, is there any chance his title can be changed to something more appropriate. Other than being a matter or respect, any person not familiar with Mr. Booth's contributions to this sport and vast knowledge of the subject might overlook some very important advice when they see him listed as "newbie". Thank you. FallRate

I screwed up. I meant to say "JumperPaula"...so I changed it. FallRate

Has anyone heard a rumor about a new "Ruminations" installment? There is talk on the street that the whole project has been put on hold due to artistic differences between the writer and his keyboard, but that's probably a bunch of hooey. I think the real problem may in fact be that the writer has found himself what society might call a more productive way to spend his time. But that's just crap! It may not cure the sick, feed the hungry or convince JumperPaula to take her bra off, but these installments are damn important to me! Please join with me in demanding a new installment!!! Thank you. FallRate If you don't get it, move on.

Clit? G-Spot? What? Definitions, please! FallRate

82,927...now my index finger is numb. FallRate

It would be ill advised to rely solely on the opinions of families of the victims of September 11th about security measures at airports. The responses would generally be emotionally charged which makes them dangerous. Imagine asking the mother of a skydiver, whose daughter has just drilled herself into the ground after a low hook-turn, whether or not skydiving should be made illegal. Also, there is no reason why the opinion of someone who has suffered a loss is any more valid than someone who faces the possibility of a loss. FallRate

I seriously doubt that if anyone does jump in Winnipeg, that they are jumping right now. It's quite freaking cold there! I'm about 150 miles south of YWG in Grand Forks, ND and it's hovering at about zero degrees F right now. On the plus side...it's a "dry" cold. :) FallRate

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29 poor bastards trapped in the Midwest for that last four months...you bet this'll rock!!! Not to mention 29 descendents of the "Original Boogie"! FallRate

I hate to be cold, but if you feel like shit you probably a) didn't follow your heart to begin with, or b) are unwilling to follow it now. My $0.02. FallRate

Actually I meant "WAHOO", "YIPPEE", etc... FallRate

Did you say "RED"head?! Woohoo!!! FallRate

I just received an email from Hayseed to tell me he will be coming on the trip. Yahoo!!! He pointed out that he doesn't have transportation, so I'm going to pick him up. I don't know if he is flying with Alex and Tom, but they will be at the airport at the same time. If you happen to be out at the airport this weekend please have him email me and let him know I'll be at the airport. I called Linda at San Marcos today and told her I will be with the Aerodrome group, she immediately answered "Hoosier Daddy?!" It was quite funny. If her attitude is representative of the people at San Marcos we are in for a GREAT time. My God! I can't freakin' wait!!! FallRate

Nope, haven't met Skreamer.

Perhaps I should have pointed out that this is NOT autobiographical. FallRate

After a long, long night of toasting the days events with Bacardi and Beer, three jump buddies headed off to their respective tents. The next day each of the jumpers met for breakfast. They all seemed to be feeling the harsh effects of the previous night's festivities, and each of them was curious as to which of them had the worst night. The first jumper proclaimed that he had so much to drink the night before that he had lost control of his bladder and "wet the sleeping bag" sometime during the night. This wouldn't have been so bad, except that his new girlfriend was sharing his sleeping bag at the time and was now very upset with him. The second jumper was not impressed as he told of having tried to use the porta-potty and, while losing his balance, fell head-first straight into the "fecal reservoir". This wouldn't have been so bad except that his head became stuck in the opening. It was not until early in the morning that his girlfriend noticed him missing from his tent, came looking and freed him from his ordeal. Needless to say, it will be a while before she wants to run her fingers through his hair again. The third jumper, looking quite embarrassed, turned to the other two and said "You got off easy...I went back to my tent and blew chunks for about 30 minutes. My girlfriend was so mad, she left and said she will never speak to me again." The other jumpers didn't seem very impressed with his ordeal and couldn't understand why his girlfriend was so upset. To this the third jumper replied "I don't think you understand...Chunks is my dog." FallRate

Avoid the big red circles. They are not accuracy tuffets! FallRate

Do you lay awake at night worrying about this? FallRate

If you ever watch Baseball on TV you may notice the fact that the pitcher and the batter look like they are standing only a few feet away from each other. Same thing here. The video in Good Stuff where the jumpers look like they are about to eat dirt was taken from either a helicopter or another plane. Jennings' commentary on the DVD explains this quite well.

I just noticed in the February issue of Parachutist that Skydive America Palm Beach has had it's USPA membership status terminated due to "indebtedness". I found this announcement to be rather shocking, as the DZ appeared "healthy" last year when I visited. As the DZ is primarily a training ground for FreeFlyers (though not entirely), I'm wondering if this has anything to do with USPA's lack of licensing requirements for FreeFlying and the fact that Skydive America uses and promotes the AD licensing system. Anyone have any info on this? I generally look at whether or not a DZ is a USPA member drop zone and give credit to the idea that by being a member they are following all safety practices that USPA has outlined. If any jumper unfamiliar with Skydive America were to make that same judgement now, they might find it lacking. But, in fact, my experience at the DZ was very, very positive in regards to the safety measures taken by both the DZO, staff and other jumpers. Again, I don't know the details. It just seems unfortunate that by being "terminated" from membership for any reason it may lead people to believe that the DZ is not living up to the safety standards set by the USPA, when in fact this DZ does. FallRate

I'm having trouble believing that a rodent molester would care about the sex of the rodent. :) FallRate