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I beleive this is one of the most important things to be so very careful with. If it has been a while special attention should be given to the whole system all the way to the smallest detail. Make sure to do an inspection before starting. Nutrition is very important as well.. you might consider a nice, quiet meal and romantic movie and start with the proper mental attitude. This is no time to cut corners... start at the top and work your way down.... Making sure to the lobes, nape, globes, button and folds... It has been a long time for me as well, however, I'm sure I could rise to the occasion. =-) Blue Skies! "yah can't take life too seriously, we're not gett'n outt'a here alive anyways" -Red Skelton-

I shot some formation loads with Linda. I have a bunch I'll get developed this weekend. let me know where to send them. Blue Skies "yah can't take life too seriously, we're not gett'n outt'a here alive anyways" -Red Skelton-

Well... looks like a challenge... anyone want to try a 3-way? I'll shoot the video ;-) "yah can't take life too seriously, we're not gett'n outt'a here alive anyways" -Red Skelton-

Okay! Just to brag alot. There are going to be three more chicks at the boogie this weekend! I invited three. Two regular jumpers and one that will make her third Tandem.!! WhoooHooo!! Blue Skies! "yah can't take life too seriously, we're not gett'n outt'a here alive anyways" -Red Skelton-

I can make my ears wiggle..... "yah can't take life too seriously, we're not gett'n outt'a here alive anyways" -Red Skelton-

Hi, I shoot video. I sometimes wonder if most people in formations realize just how important it is to track and clear the airspace. I've had too many times seeing someone below me reaching to dump...... it is a wonderful sport... It is dangerous... we have to be aware.... Blue Skies "yah can't take life too seriously, we're not gett'n outt'a here alive anyways" -Red Skelton-

Wonderful... I'm so glad you are back in the air..... Blue Skies! "yah can't take life too seriously, we're not gett'n outt'a here alive anyways" -Red Skelton-

Thanks for your kind words...... "yah can't take life too seriously, we're not gett'n outt'a here alive anyways" -Red Skelton-

Hi, I have known three people, that in my opinion, did not need to die in this sport. The first was a lovely young woman I did'nt know very well. She was 27 I think and married less than a year... I admired her for the way she was so willing to tell how much she loved her husband.... she shot tandem video and in my opinion was an excellent skydiver... anyhow, she had fairly large breasts and wouldn't fasten her chest strap until just ready to jump. On her last jump she fell out of her rig. I hurt just thinking about it... Such a lovely person with so much life to give and live... The second was Jan Davis. She shot tandem video as well. She took me under her wing when I first started shooting a few years ago. She smoked and drank Budweiser... I admired her because of her drive. She had both hips replaced. She would land on her butt all the time because she was so careful... the one thing she kept telling me was "BE SAFE" I could go on.. but let me just say that she pounded some very basic things into my head such as "don't go low, at break off dump and fly your canopy down." many things I have taken into my thoughts when I shoot. From what I understand... one of her hips popped out of it's socket. She got it pushed back in and convienced everyone (even herself) she was fine and could jump. She went in on the next jump. They found her reserve lines wrapped in her ring site. Most think maybe her hip popped out durnig deployment and caused her to become unstable.... Both of these women were very, very good skydivers with years and many jumps... The third was a man with about 68 jumps. I was talking with him on Saturday night. He told me he was saving to buy a really nice helmet. I think a Z1 or something.. I don't remember... I told him to buy a ProTec then save for the nicer one.... his attitude was very strange... there was definately a very strong ego thing... anyhow, the next day he cut away between 300 and 500 feet from what people have told me was a good canopy. I guess the lesson I think of most is... "do what you are supposed to do... don't take things for granted.... don't let your ego, need to work or comphort keep you from doing all of the safety things that we all do..... I'm feeling like I'm rambling on.. so I'll stop.... writing.. I love skydiving =-) Blue Skies "yah can't take life too seriously, we're not gett'n outt'a here alive anyways" -Red Skelton-

See? there yah go... there is always LOTS of ways to solve a problem...... =-) "yah can't take life too seriously, we're not gett'n outt'a here alive anyways" -Red Skelton-

Hey, you'll always be able to pay bills... even when and if you are 80.... skydive... always choose skydiving... "yah can't take life too seriously, we're not gett'n outt'a here alive anyways" -Red Skelton-

Hi, And now for my two cents.... I started shooting video when I had less than 300 jumps. I think so much depends on our skill level, our awareness of the skydive... take LOTS of time... talk to LOTS of people that have been shooting video for a LONG time.... ask lots of questions... like.. "what do you do when someone tosses their pilot chute without tracking away? I shoot mostly formations. there are tons of things to think about... however, lucky for us that most LONG TIME camera flyers are more than willing to share our experiences... to be honest... there is few things I enjoy more than showing people the video I took of them flying. 4-way being my favorite.... Stop, think about it... Ask the most experienced people... take time... learn first... then take it slowly into the air... One of the most unique people I've met was Jan Davis... she always talked to me about "shoot'n video" I will think of her the rest of my life... Blue Skies "yah can't take life too seriously, we're not gett'n outt'a here alive anyways" -Red Skelton-

Hhummm... Imagine that.... a woman that can keep up with me....

So very true.... and don't forget the person shooting video. I've had more than enough people dump without tracking. If you watch the competitors the one thing they all do very well is "get outt'a dodge" at break off.... Blue Skies!! =-)

Nope, wasn't me... there are alot of camera flyers around tho....

does she work at Elsinore?

Hey! I'm so glad you like the pictures.. whoohooooo... let's make a couple jumps with you and Jake. Think of someting special... a kiss pass is always nice... thanks for the compliments... I'll give you the $20 this weekend... ;-) Blue Skies

I've got a private tape all for myself.... ;-)

Hey Carl!! it's good to hear from another "PM". Great site.. with some pretty good pictures if I do have to say so myself.. The Goal was great.. especially the example of the Boy Scouts walking along the path. Gave me a whole new perspective. I bought The Theory of Constraints and will start reading it next week. Blue Ones!!

I'm not sure when the chicks weekend is... I'm planning to be there tho.... think there will be more men than women tho... LOL

Hey!! yeah, I go almost every weekend... I shoot video for teams and formations... I'm the old guy with the blue and green wing suit... lol

Hey! I just thought I'd drop in and see who else is from Elsinore. =-)