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Because it was obviously too far to walk around. madjohn Main goals in life: Be on the "Jumpers Over Eighty" (JOE) World Record and attend the Lost Prairie Boogie once after I'm gone.

Now that's something else that should have made the profile. madjohn

Todak, You suck on general principals. But sucking my manly bulge would probably gross out almost anyone else, except maybe Rose and Ego-mike ( just a check to see if they're paying attention). Anyway to clarify: The Lang load(s) (haven't heard from Cosmo) are purely lottery. There always ends up being a last minute fill-in, because people back out, don't hear their names, left already, or are just are normal dumb-fuck skydivers, not paying attention even though they cried about being there for 30 years and never got the chance. . So anyone could end up on the load. Gia's still got the first opening. ;-) madjohn Main goals in life: Be on the "Jumpers Over Eighty" (JOE) World Record and attend the Lost Prairie Boogie once after I'm gone.

OK, Gia's got the inside track on a slot for Lang. But still, no promises. Besides, after the T-shirt came out last year, who's going to believe about the "manly arms" ? well maybe the manly bulge. madjohn Main goals in life: Be on the "Jumpers Over Eighty" (JOE) World Record and attend the Lost Prairie Boogie once after I'm gone.

Actually, the Tower is whenever Wayndo and Ian plan it, usually Wednesday or Thursday, but it has been Tuesday if they want to keep the crowd from being too out of control. Sucking up to Mad John only works if you've got a cold Lang in your hands. Maybe with such a large crowd expected they'll let us do two Lang demo's, like the old days. Cosmo????? there for the duration, madjohn Main goals in life: Be on the "Jumpers Over Eighty" (JOE) World Record and attend the Lost Prairie Boogie once after I'm gone.

No matter how big LP gets this year, there will still be a blank space that can never be filled. When I got Fred's email I just sat at the computer and felt "this can't be right". We all watched Mac grow older over the years but we felt he was more like the Prairie and Meadow Peak, he would always be there. He would always call me "Mad" and ask me how Bill Dause was doing. He always hoped he could get him to take some time off and come to the prairie. For years he's been telling a story that I once found him in the bar and said "MacIssac, I'd buy you a drink but you've already had too much" and how that always pissed him off, but he'd laugh about it whenever he told it. For the life of me I don't remember that ever happening but I always played along and kept saying it. I still bought him drinks though. My earliest memory is him inviting me up to the house for CJ's huckleberry pancakes for breakfast. That's when I knew I had become part of LP. We've lost a source of a lot of great stories. Imagine if you can, Pete Hill being a low time jumper and Andy Harris flying a Beech through IFR conditions. Just one of the "old days" stories I heard from Mac. Blue skies you dickhead. madjohn Main goals in life: Be on the "Jumpers Over Eighty" (JOE) World Record and attend the Lost Prairie Boogie once after I'm gone.

Dave, I'll take you up on the contact number. At least it will give me a starting point. Normally I don't go for warranties either but with all the computer stuff in the Prius, it might be worth it if it's low enough. Thanks, madjohn Main goals in life: Be on the "Jumpers Over Eighty" (JOE) World Record and attend the Lost Prairie Boogie once after I'm gone.

Thanks folks. I Googled " extended Warranty" and Toyota and got the information I was looking for. Basically, the dealership you buy from seems to offer the "rip-off" rate but you can order the warranty from any dealership in the country, (it's a Toyota Generic warranty, doesn't matter who sold it to you) and can shop around for the best deal. You don't have to order it right away. So I'm going shopping tomorrow. madjohn Main goals in life: Be on the "Jumpers Over Eighty" (JOE) World Record and attend the Lost Prairie Boogie once after I'm gone.

Actually, it's Sea Pearl Blue. may have to seek elsewhere for advice. madjohn Main goals in life: Be on the "Jumpers Over Eighty" (JOE) World Record and attend the Lost Prairie Boogie once after I'm gone.

OK, madjohn's going green, car arrives in 3 days. Anyone out there have experience/knowledge about practicality of extended warranties, especially with Toyotas? thanks, madjohn Main goals in life: Be on the "Jumpers Over Eighty" (JOE) World Record and attend the Lost Prairie Boogie once after I'm gone.

Yes, our first meeting before Bali. Looking forward to having you and Jana back at LP. madjohn

He's definitely TFTM from the old pea pit. From here it looks like he's half way up the Sugarloaf, the hill to the north of the landing area. Matterhorn was to the west, now has a water tank on it. The spot where he's landing looks close to where Karl the Czech bounced. madjohn

You wouldn't want to change tradition madjohn

So, does that make it BYRANADuh now? madjohn

Kyle, Beers are always good, what do you have on tap? Anyway, we always go with Whitewater Excitement, I think they load in Midpine too. There's a chance we may change to May 12th because there's a skydiver bachelor party on April 28th. Be glad to have you join us. madjohn Main goals in life: Be on the "Jumpers Over Eighty" (JOE) World Record and attend the Lost Prairie Boogie once after I'm gone.

Gee, Bozo, I was feeling really good there, until you included Todak. madjohn Main goals in life: Be on the "Jumpers Over Eighty" (JOE) World Record and attend the Lost Prairie Boogie once after I'm gone.

See Jason's reply several posts back. YAF madjohn Main goals in life: Be on the "Jumpers Over Eighty" (JOE) World Record and attend the Lost Prairie Boogie once after I'm gone.

One thing to watch out for on decanters, some of the older ones are made from lead crystal, and the lead can leach out into the wine. FYI madjohn Main goals in life: Be on the "Jumpers Over Eighty" (JOE) World Record and attend the Lost Prairie Boogie once after I'm gone.

They add yeast before they cap it, so it keeps fermenting. Technically it's a barleywine, may be due to the alchohol content. Main goals in life: Be on the "Jumpers Over Eighty" (JOE) World Record and attend the Lost Prairie Boogie once after I'm gone.

Because Skydivers are involved. Duh!!! Main goals in life: Be on the "Jumpers Over Eighty" (JOE) World Record and attend the Lost Prairie Boogie once after I'm gone.

Something interesting in a white wine: Torrentes by Susanna Balbo on her Crios label. From Argentina and unlike any white I've ever tasted, and I've tasted a lot. I now decant all my red wines for at least 1/2 hour, it will make a believer out of anyone how much it improves the wine. madjohn and for beer: get some Sierra Nevada Big Foot and put it away for a while. One beer columnist recently wrote that the 1999 is expecially good right now. Main goals in life: Be on the "Jumpers Over Eighty" (JOE) World Record and attend the Lost Prairie Boogie once after I'm gone.

Figured this was the quickest way to notify the folks that have been asking me about it. Saturday, April 28th on the Merced River (it's open this year) I have up to 17 slots available, cost will be about $145, includes equipment, wetsuits, lunch, etc. Skydiver whitewater in California. Come and play. madjohn Main goals in life: Be on the "Jumpers Over Eighty" (JOE) World Record and attend the Lost Prairie Boogie once after I'm gone.

So the question is: are the Outlaws really "Outlaws"? again, I 've got the T-shirt. Bozo, if you're listening, I'll order a small and large for Kim and Ron. madjohn Main goals in life: Be on the "Jumpers Over Eighty" (JOE) World Record and attend the Lost Prairie Boogie once after I'm gone.

OK, Byron Jumpers want to know. What is really "Wonky" We had 20-31 mph. still jumping. madjohn Main goals in life: Be on the "Jumpers Over Eighty" (JOE) World Record and attend the Lost Prairie Boogie once after I'm gone.

You didn't know there were elephants in Canada???? They never forget!!!!!!!!!!! Personally I think it's a great idea, and perfect for the 40th. With Rantoul gone, I expect a large influx of newbies, might as well get them acclimated., and who better than an LA fireman and a Canadian S.L.U.T. madjohn "Yes, being profiled in Parachutist changed my life" Main goals in life: Be on the "Jumpers Over Eighty" (JOE) World Record and attend the Lost Prairie Boogie once after I'm gone.