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Done. Should I start packing for Yosemite yet? Doctor I ain't gonna die, Just write me an alibi! ---- Lemmy/Slash

Happy Birthday Sean! (And skystorm!) Hope it's a great one, maybe we'll see you Sunday. Doctor I ain't gonna die, Just write me an alibi! ---- Lemmy/Slash

Of course! And I'm hoping to be at H-town this weekend...assuming we don't all get fucked (and not in a good way) by the weather again. We'll see ya soon! Doctor I ain't gonna die, Just write me an alibi! ---- Lemmy/Slash

Maybe they're reading the "Brokeback Mountain" thread in SC.

System of a Down - Hypnotize Kinda the anti-Christmas music for those of us who just ain't in the mood yet. Doctor I ain't gonna die, Just write me an alibi! ---- Lemmy/Slash

How did Gary Johnston not make the list?! " In the midst of the chaos, I could swear that I heard my goats screaming for help. As quickly as they had come, the infidels were gone. It was on that day I put a jihad on them. And if you don't believe it, then you'd better kill me now, because I'll put a jihad on you, too." --- Gary Johnston...actor. Need I say more?!

[/Slingblade voice] "If I can just figger a way to catch that sumbitch, we'll be eatin' seal for YEARS, ummmhmmm!" [/Slingblade voice] Doctor I ain't gonna die, Just write me an alibi! ---- Lemmy/Slash

Happy Birthday, beautiful! Hope you had a great party, and hope we can catch up soon. Meanwhile, have a great one, and don't do anything I wouldn't do...at least twice. Doctor I ain't gonna die, Just write me an alibi! ---- Lemmy/Slash

I've gone to one occasionally for neck and shoulder problems, and it's worked wonders. I've mainly had minor adjustments and electrostimulation, which seems to be the best thing for me for the muscle and soft tissue injuries. And you're right, treat it NOW, and you're less likely to have problems as you get older...something I'm definitely becoming an expert in.

That was a great article! I don't remember Z-Hills' waiver all that well, but I'm pretty sure that the Catholic Church and Dick Cheney aren't off the hook yet. Kudos to the Knights for the usual awesome job, and their commitment to the sport and their country. Doctor I ain't gonna die, Just write me an alibi! ---- Lemmy/Slash

I have some friends who live in Port Orchard, and this thread reminds me of what the phrase they used to summarize the weather after they'd been there for a couple years: "Sometimes the fog clears up enough for us to see the rain"! I'd last about three weeks in Seattle before you'd find me hanging from the rafters...I don't know how you can stand it! Doctor I ain't gonna die, Just write me an alibi! ---- Lemmy/Slash

Anybody else at your DZ jumping a similar sized canopy that they're packing OK? Try watching them closely (or asking them) for some tips and techniques. Generally, it all comes down to control...but the most common newbie mistake I see is trying to use just your hands. It's a war, man! Use all the tools at your disposal: hands, arms, knees, elbows. Ever watch a small woman pack a large tandem canopy? It's actually kinda arousing to watch, as they are generally moving over that canopy with their whole body. Anyway, good luck, and remember that no matter how pissed you are now, it does get better with time. Doctor I ain't gonna die, Just write me an alibi! ---- Lemmy/Slash

Besides me, that is? This is essentially arthritis of the base of the thumb, where the carpal and metacarpal bones join. Turns out the "tendinitis" I thought I had was arthritis...basically no cartilage, 40% subluxation of the metacarpal bone, significant calcification around the joint. I'm now trying to treat this aggressively, but I'm wondering if this has affected your skydiving ability? It's in (of course) my cutaway hand, so I'm a little concerned about the potential loss of strength and range of motion...and I've pretty much decided that my career as a TM is over. So, any tips/info/remedies/commiserating sob stories? I'd appreciate any feedback. Thanks, Mike Doctor I ain't gonna die, Just write me an alibi! ---- Lemmy/Slash

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The sad part is I've read this whole thread and haven't picked up a single new line to use.

I recently took a friend on a tandem to get back in the air after a three year layoff. We had jumped together frequently while she was current, and she had something over 150 jumps when she stopped. She was (and is!) a safe, confident, capable skydiver who just wanted to start back in a situation where someone she trusted would be there to work with her to get her through the "comeback jitters". The jump went great, she felt confident again, and...has now taken another 6 months since then, and is still not back in the air. So, I was happy to do it, but a little sad that she dodn't stay current after that. Bottom line: do what you feel is right for YOU to get current, but do your best to stay current once you get there. Doctor I ain't gonna die, Just write me an alibi! ---- Lemmy/Slash

Actually, I got that advice from another experienced TM on here after the original post, and I tried it when I had line twists that I was eventually able to kick out of. With dirty, slightly frayed Vectran lines going through 5 line twists, I couldn't pull the steering lines at all. I probably could have done it if I'd really been determined, but I figured that pulling hard enough to do chin-ups on the toggles was probably not the best way to go.

My wife and I actually had "Best of Both Worlds" by Van Halen as our first dance song. I asked if we could make it "Good Enough", but she seemed to think that wouldn't be appropriate... My ex-convict brother-in-law was pushing for "I Want Your Sex", but that wouldn't fly either... Doctor I ain't gonna die, Just write me an alibi! ---- Lemmy/Slash

We were proud before, now you've just taken it to a new level.

Beth, we are so proud! (*sniff*, wiping away a tear) And guys, if she ever does decide to unleash the twins, and you're playing a guitar...you'll definitely keep her attention focused. Why I believe that old phrase is true....music really does have charms to sooth the savage breast! Doctor I ain't gonna die, Just write me an alibi! ---- Lemmy/Slash

And trust me, you REALLY want the kill line to work, if you value your cervical vertebrae. The rigging loft at RWS actually has some nifty solutions for spinning drogues, such as the offset stitching on the reinforcement tapes, that have worked very well. As always, I'm impressed at their knowledge and ability to address these issues with creative and effective solutions. Thanks, Bill! Doctor I ain't gonna die, Just write me an alibi! ---- Lemmy/Slash

I finally got so frustrated with the tuning issues on the floating Floyd Roses that I turned them all into non-floaters or bought new guitars.

Happy Birthday, Iwan! To help you celebrate, I'll buy you one of Andy's beers in a couple weeks.

Well, it doesn't sound like they're worth having as friends anyway...and at least you'll have chocolate. Doctor I ain't gonna die, Just write me an alibi! ---- Lemmy/Slash