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*bump* Any news? "Ive seen you hump air, hump the floor of the plane, and hump legs. You now have a new nickname: "Black Humper of Death"--yardhippie

I think being able to jump 15-20 times a weekend with me, making me laugh out loud while I'm packing, being equally proud when I stink up the plane and when I dock on a HD formation, and, of course, opening my car door for me when we go home, makes for a VERY VERY SEXY MAN. ooh, hi honey

Laurel, I'm so glad to hear that things are looking up. Travis and I have been concerned about you and William since we heard about the accident. We'll keep the good thoughts and vibes coming your way. Take care of yourself and make sure to give William our love. "Ive seen you hump air, hump the floor of the plane, and hump legs. You now have a new nickname: "Black Humper of Death"--yardhippie

I actually did make the same decision, but on a much less grand scale. I did about 40 jumps, and realized that jumping wasn't worth my track and academic scholarship. So I quit for a year, got my free degree, and now I'm back jumping. It wasn't 4.4 million, but 30 grand a year is still a lot of money, and the education was really worth it. If only I was that smart now that I'm in law school... "Ive seen you hump air, hump the floor of the plane, and hump legs. You now have a new nickname: "Black Humper of Death"--yardhippie

I'd have to agree, Angela does have a nice ass.. I've slapped it myself on a few occasions. Although I'd have to say I like Boobies. They're more fun. If I'm going to play with either, I'd rather play with my boobs. And other girls boobs. Katie's with me on this one, I just know it "Ive seen you hump air, hump the floor of the plane, and hump legs. You now have a new nickname: "Black Humper of Death"--yardhippie

dangit Chris! We wanted to see you sooner than October! Oh well, we'll have to save some hugs for you until later this year

hey Becky, normally I wouldn't reply because I'm really not that experienced, but I have some experience in the area, because I'm also a small girl. My best advice would be to stop telling yourself that you can't fall with them in your sit. Because fall rate in sit-flying is easily manipulated, and it's probably not because of weight that you're not getting down there, but technique. I'm about 100 lbs, and I just did a sit jump in the high 170s, taking grips, and I never wear weight. I know a lot of other people who are small and don't have fall rate problems, too. When I first started freeflying, I used to have floating issues, too. The problems I had were in my legs (I had partially extended my lower legs so they were catching air), and my back (it wasn't straight up, so it was catching air, too). Take a look at some video and see if you're having problems there. The other advice I have is to drop the weight if you're not using it for swooping. It's not necessary to have that much weight on, unless you're on a record attempt and the base is going 200 mph. Really, it's just hampering your progress. I've worn weight on occasion, but never to sit-fly. You should be able to fall in the 150-160s in your sit without weight. (unless you're really tiny and/or have bad body position). Also, when I go to move forward or backward in my sit, I try to concentrate less on actually leaning my chest forward or backward, and more on manipulating my hips. This exposes less surface area to the wind, and it exposes it exactly where you need it. If you concentrate on moving your back (which I really only do if I need to get somewhere REALLY FAST), you really expose more surface area than you need to move, and this can cause you to pop up. I have also found that women are much more dynamic if they move their hips instead of their backs, because this is where the female center of gravity is. A male will always find that he can move somewhere quicker if he moves his back, because his center of gravity is much higher. The other thing is that the boys you jump with may be averaging a REALLY FAST fall rate in their sits. If they're above 175, I'd say you're probably not the problem, because I would consider that a pretty fast sit. People with more experience, please correct me if I'm wrong. The other thing you can do if you're not getting coaching, is to just go out with the boys and do your best to get down there. It's all a question of surface area, and I've always learned best by doing. If I needed to get faster, I would find a way. Try flying "head up" instead of sit flying (like Dave Brown flies in his sit), with your legs extended more. I've found this is a more dynamic position anyway for fast movement. Well, it's probably not the answer you were looking for, but I thought another small girl perspective might help you out...

haha, if you're talking about the Junior Classical League, I'm sorry to say that I was a state officer while I was in high school. I think you're talking about some computer mumbo jumbo, though, so I'll get back to studying..... "Ive seen you hump air, hump the floor of the plane, and hump legs. You now have a new nickname: "Black Humper of Death"--yardhippie

Yes, but she's already IN to Georgia Tech, and it's close to Skydive Atlanta! "Ive seen you hump air, hump the floor of the plane, and hump legs. You now have a new nickname: "Black Humper of Death"--yardhippie

Okay, has anyone seen the terrible girl movie with Cameron Diaz called "The Sweetest Thing?" There's a really funny scene in it involving ice cream sundaes and oral sex. In response to the thread, I'd rather give it than get it, but either way is fantastic. "Ive seen you hump air, hump the floor of the plane, and hump legs. You now have a new nickname: "Black Humper of Death"--yardhippie

well, shtanks. The skin on the bottom of your feet is tough and doesn't hold ink well, but it's been totally worth it to be able to look down and see my smileys. It conjures up memories of 18 minute 5Ks...sigh.... If you want to see, Travis and I will be at the swoop meet at the farm not this weekend, but next weekend.

hey. I have smiley faces on the bottoms of my toes, and I love them, but yes, anything you put on the bottom of your foot you're going to have to get touched up. And not after a few years, after the first time it heals. It was worth it for me because the tattoos have personal significance (we used to draw smileys on our toes before running cross country meets), but I did loose some of the little eyes the first time, and I'm getting them touched up on wednesday. As for the pain factor, toes might be worse than the insole of your foot, but it was (and will be on wednesday) a very excruciating experience! My other tattoos really didn't hurt me, but after getting my toes done my whole back was sweaty and I was shaking. I couldn't even hold my foot still because it would involuntarily spasm from the pain. Ouch! I may just be a baby about my toes, but otherwise I have a pretty high pain threshold. Good luck if you decide to do it, and post pics! "Ive seen you hump air, hump the floor of the plane, and hump legs. You now have a new nickname: "Black Humper of Death"--yardhippie

uh, how about an arrow? oh, and sitting at home studying for finals while everyone is out jumping really really blows. "Ive seen you hump air, hump the floor of the plane, and hump legs. You now have a new nickname: "Black Humper of Death"--yardhippie

we haven't talked about it, but I'm sure we're game. I got all the work I needed to get done today finished this morning.

you should definitely do chocolate covered strawberries for dessert! Nummy! If you don't want to go to the trouble of heating the chocolate in a double broiler, just get some Nutella from Publix and dip the strawberries in it after the meal. Warning: the chocolate will get very messy and you'll have to lick it all up. Darn! "Ive seen you hump air, hump the floor of the plane, and hump legs. You now have a new nickname: "Black Humper of Death"--yardhippie

March 24th :) "Ive seen you hump air, hump the floor of the plane, and hump legs. You now have a new nickname: "Black Humper of Death"--yardhippie

I learned that it freakin sucks to have to stay home and study, especially when it's gorgeous out, and my fiance and jumping buddies are all having fun at the dropzone. Stupid finals. Stupid law school. "Ive seen you hump air, hump the floor of the plane, and hump legs. You now have a new nickname: "Black Humper of Death"--yardhippie

It's a lame song, but I can say from experience (from a funny slumber party I had in high school...not from "hands on" experience) that American Woman by Lennie Kravitz is a great one. Let the slumber party comments begin. "Ive seen you hump air, hump the floor of the plane, and hump legs. You now have a new nickname: "Black Humper of Death"--yardhippie

Yayy!! I'm so glad you had fun, Liz. I know both teams (N-TAC and Censored) had a great time jumping all weekend. And being able to get 14 loads in in 4 hours saturday afternoon certainly helped the vibe saturday night, not to shamelessly promote the plane or anything And yes, EVERYONE come down next time, it's so much fun! Especially the all girl load! (Okay, 13 girls and Lock in a bikini) I had a lovely time, it was the perfect send-off right before finals.

I don't know if you still care after the hijack and weapons pictures, but I just did a quick westlaw search, and the supreme court in your state says that in order to commit battery (which is shooting someone) as a self-defense, you have to show: I don't see any special provisions that differentiate someone entering a private residence, but I may not be using the right search terms. But it doesn't sound like the girl is really trying to shoot either of you...stalking may be another matter. hope this helps, "Ive seen you hump air, hump the floor of the plane, and hump legs. You now have a new nickname: "Black Humper of Death"--yardhippie

note to self: don't open any more funny attachments in class...the prof looks at you funny when you bust out laughing. "Ive seen you hump air, hump the floor of the plane, and hump legs. You now have a new nickname: "Black Humper of Death"--yardhippie

You're very welcome my dear! it is always a pleasure to work on freefly skills with talented and awesome women! MUA! Brie "Ive seen you hump air, hump the floor of the plane, and hump legs. You now have a new nickname: "Black Humper of Death"--yardhippie

I'm sleepy today too. I guess that's what happens when you do 7 jumps in 4 hours one day, earn the new nickname "Brienebriated" that night, and do nine jumps the next day. And getting my tiny bikini over Lockland's manboobs was difficult, too Great weekend, guys. mua! Brie "Ive seen you hump air, hump the floor of the plane, and hump legs. You now have a new nickname: "Black Humper of Death"--yardhippie

here's travis and I and jen's boob.... mua! Brie "Ive seen you hump air, hump the floor of the plane, and hump legs. You now have a new nickname: "Black Humper of Death"--yardhippie

I'll chime in here, because I've been thinking about this sort of thing lately.... I have close to 600 jumps, I'm pretty competent in my sit and I'm getting there in HD, but my belly skills are sad...very sad. The thing is, I haven't regretted my decision to start freeflying a little early (about jump 40 or so) until right now. Because there's an AFF course going on at my home DZ this summer, and I've ALWAYS had it in the back of my mind that I eventually would love to have an AFF rating. Unfortunately, I can't even fly up to a formation and dock on my belly, and there's no way I'm going to be ready at all for the course unless I invest in some SERIOUS tunnel time. So, something else to think about....do you want a rating like this so you can share your love of the sport with students, and teach them how to fly? Because if you start concentrating on freefly, then your belly skills won't be up to snuff later on without some serious work. I guess you could start after you enjoy yourself for a while, like me...and you'd definitely pick it up faster, but come jump 600 when you want to start expanding your opportunities in the sport, it might bear consideration to get your belly skills now. Of course, you could always create a freefly team with two other kickass females instead of being an AFF instructor.... (insert shameless plug for Team Censored here) mua! Brie "Ive seen you hump air, hump the floor of the plane, and hump legs. You now have a new nickname: "Black Humper of Death"--yardhippie