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Andrea said she's going to blow a wad... uhuhuhuh..... Happy Birthday Andrea from your cabana boy in waiting.... Pete Draper, Just because my life plan is written on the back of a Hooter's Napkin, it's still a life plan.... right?

I'm really glad that you didn't have to go to that LoPo Pete Draper, Just because my life plan is written on the back of a Hooter's Napkin, it's still a life plan.... right?

that was baddass John - nice job!!!!!!!! Pete Draper, Just because my life plan is written on the back of a Hooter's Napkin, it's still a life plan.... right?

now I don't care who you are - that's fucking funny right there......... Pete Draper, Just because my life plan is written on the back of a Hooter's Napkin, it's still a life plan.... right?

one of my rigging customers bought a complete system (TJN) from a dealer who shall remain nameless (but you could "Call" him ) and was told it was a 135 reserve. When I repacked it for him it was a 150 and while it "would" fit it would not fit well......... a lot of strain was placed on the pin (which later bent) and the pilot chute would not seat properly...... you are way better off going with the manufacturers recommendations Pete Draper, Just because my life plan is written on the back of a Hooter's Napkin, it's still a life plan.... right?

the beauty of British insults is that one word can be both insulting and good naturedly "nice" For example you may hear the following conversation in any one of the pubs that I mis-spent my youth in "Oi - Wanker! - No, not you wanker, YOU wanker!!!!" The word Bollocks can be good and bad too - for example something that's really bad - oh like say The Tony Danza show could be called "A load of Bollocks" - but something that's really great like the new cd by Lost City Angles could be "The Dog's Bollocks!" confused? you will be after this weeks episode of "British Wankers and Chavys" Pete Draper, Just because my life plan is written on the back of a Hooter's Napkin, it's still a life plan.... right?

I see one ost got locked down, but I'M CALLING SHENANIGANS ON BOTH THREADS!!!!!!! Misty - if you give up skydiving you could always go into business - oh say - making printed pull up cords ps: If' y'all haven't worked out who these two are that was a MAJOR clue.........

I'll email them and ask - thanks for the tip Pete Draper, Just because my life plan is written on the back of a Hooter's Napkin, it's still a life plan.... right?

I just got back to the dz and there was a really nice (but REALLY long) message on the machine from Paula. We feel the same way about you girlie. She also emailed me the attached pics from Dale's roll. They are a little (okay a lot) better quality than the vidcaps (sorry about the bunny ears Brett ) Pete Draper, Just because my life plan is written on the back of a Hooter's Napkin, it's still a life plan.... right?

Ya know - that's a good idea, think I may russle her up a T-Shirt! Pete Draper, Just because my life plan is written on the back of a Hooter's Napkin, it's still a life plan.... right?

I helped out a little on that rig, but had to leave JumpShack before it was finished, thanks for letting me see the pics!!!!!!!! Pete Draper, Just because my life plan is written on the back of a Hooter's Napkin, it's still a life plan.... right?

Oh Shit - I put your name on there too didn't I! Just a typo......... Pete Draper, Just because my life plan is written on the back of a Hooter's Napkin, it's still a life plan.... right?

On Saturday we took a lady on a tandem skydive, that reminded me why I love this job so much! (With her physician's approval) we took Paula on a skydive that was so much fun it will never fade from my memory. Paula has MS, she has a trach, a catheter, an ostomy and a heart stint. She has practically no movement in her legs, is pretty much confined to her chair most of the time and had the worst case of baseball hat hair I'd ever seen (had to put that in there Paula). She also has the most infectious smile, a kick-ass sense of humor and the ability to take (and give back) the shit that we routinely and good naturedly give out. Brett Bowers was the TM, Dale Harris was the videographer, Chris Cowden assisted in getting Paula's legs out of the plane and I tagged along because she was so much fucking fun to be in the plane with! The skydive went incredibly well, Paula had a blast, and the landing (although not elegant) was functional. After they landed I ran over to cut the duct tape holding her legs together (for which she thanked me profusely) and then her ONLY concern was whether she had hurt Brett's "Orchestras" on landing (a bit of cockney rhyming slang there). Do you have any idea how easy it would be for most of us to blame God and the World for that kind of medical condition and sit depressed, eating Fig Newtons all day? This woman is a living example to us all to live every fucking day like it's our last and for heaven's sake people ENJOY YOURSELF!!!!!!!!!!! Next time you have any kind of a "drama day" think of this gutsy woman and just shut up!!!!! Way to go Paula, nice job Brett, Dale and Chris....... it's an honor working with y'all Pete Draper, Just because my life plan is written on the back of a Hooter's Napkin, it's still a life plan.... right?

I would love to jump with you too, however, I have to warn you, in order to jump with me you have to be very very good - I hold people to such a high standard because - I fly like crap and you'll have to keep me stable or get out of my way as I flop and flail through the sky Pete Draper, Just because my life plan is written on the back of a Hooter's Napkin, it's still a life plan.... right?

and that's one of the great things about jumping at Finger Lakes, we may not be too busy, but Dayumn, we have some fun!!!!!!!!!! (Just for the record everyone that got "pushed" from the plane were and still are friends and took everything in good spirit.) Cowden really is a mean sumabitch though Pete Draper, Just because my life plan is written on the back of a Hooter's Napkin, it's still a life plan.... right?

you mean this one???????? Pete Draper, Just because my life plan is written on the back of a Hooter's Napkin, it's still a life plan.... right?

Damn - this is an awesome game (wouldn't want to be the guy/gal who released that confetti though ) Pete Draper, Just because my life plan is written on the back of a Hooter's Napkin, it's still a life plan.... right?

nah..... Chris turns on that boyish charm and they all forgive him. Pete Draper, Just because my life plan is written on the back of a Hooter's Napkin, it's still a life plan.... right?

just a hint, if you have a 4 way in the door and you forgot to tell anyone to count... make sure Chris Cowden ain't behind you.... http://www.sidsrigging.com/galleries/galleries_index.htm choice of broadband or dial-up video file available Pete Draper, Just because my life plan is written on the back of a Hooter's Napkin, it's still a life plan.... right?

you L'il Jumpslut you Pete Draper, Just because my life plan is written on the back of a Hooter's Napkin, it's still a life plan.... right?

Good God - they think I'm going to live to 80 - I fucking hope not!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Pete Draper, Just because my life plan is written on the back of a Hooter's Napkin, it's still a life plan.... right?

Steelyard Blues Blazing Saddles Old School Pete Draper, Just because my life plan is written on the back of a Hooter's Napkin, it's still a life plan.... right?

ooo - oooo me and Jimmy T as the belly flyers on a hybrid! We have to get video of that puppy!!!!!!!! Pete Draper, Just because my life plan is written on the back of a Hooter's Napkin, it's still a life plan.... right?

Dayumn! Tavino's going! Now I'm going to have to beg Kinger for a day off to make a jump with you!!!!!!!!!! Pete Draper, Just because my life plan is written on the back of a Hooter's Napkin, it's still a life plan.... right?

At least he got that pilot chute out before anyone could give him shit for not pulling Pete Draper, Just because my life plan is written on the back of a Hooter's Napkin, it's still a life plan.... right?