JerryBaumchen

Hi kleggo, Yup, it was the best skydiving magazine ever; and I go back a ways. It was always current and the editorials were even better. Jerry Baumchen

Hi Bill, Re: Anyone watch some of the women's US soccer team at the World Cup "disrespect the flag" by not putting their hand over their heart or singing the national anthem? As a veteran, I always stand at attention & stay silent. That not good enough for you? Last time I checked, we were still a free country; to do what we want to do. Jerry Baumchen

Hi John, Once again, ad infinitum: The average American voter is uninformed & prefers to stay that way. Jerry Baumchen

Hi folks, And, more good news: Idaho jury finds 5 from white nationalist group guilty of criminal conspiracy to riot at Pride event - OPB Jerry Baumchen

Hi folks, Another hooligan gets his just rewards: Proud Boy Tusitala ‘Tiny’ Toese sentenced to 8 years for violence at Portland rallies - OPB Don't drop your soap bar. Jerry Baumchen

Hi John, Trump. Jerry Baumchen

Hi Wendy, Any thoughts on why it is a black star or a black circle? I cannot seem to see why there are two types of icons. Jerry Baumchen

Hi folks, These girls were marching in the wrong state. If they had been marching in Florida, it would have some ‘personal benefit’ They marched for desegregation — then they disappeared for 45 days : NPR Jerry Baumchen

Hi folks, And, here I thought that Florida was the Sunshine State. Looks to me like they are still in the Dark Ages: New Florida teaching standards say African Americans received some ‘personal benefit’ from slavery - POLITICO Jerry Baumchen

Hi Sky, Some folks live in a black or white environment; not a grey in sight. Jerry Baumchen

Hi Ken, Well, when they say, 'Oh, my god,' isn't that what we are doing? Jerry Baumchen

Hi John, It does seem as there is no limit at to what the GOP will try to do keep people from seeing the truth. And, they try to call themselves the party of 'family values.' Jerry Baumchen

Hi John, Well, the last time he posted there about an indictment coming down on him, it did happen. One can only hope. Jerry Baumchen

Hi Bill, Every journey begins with the first step. Jerry Baumchen

Hi baronn, I was going to tell you to go the Flight Concepts website, but it looks like they might be no more: flightconcepts.com What is it you want to know? Some of us old farts on here might have some info for you. Jerry Baumchen PS) One thing that was interesting about Flight Concepts is that they demanded that the fabric in their reserves be NOT pull tested.

Hi Ken, As I recall [ and, I am not going to look it up ], the 300 ft altitude loss is an optional test during the certification process. Now, it seems that many, many people think that is a req'ment; I do believe that it is. If I am wrong, I will happily be corrected. Jerry Baumchen PS) So much for my memory - see my post of nearly 4 yrs ago -> #2

Hi folks, More coming down on him: Trump says he has been notified he’s a target of the US probe into efforts to overturn 2020 election - oregonlive.com But, but, the winning. Jerry Baumchen

Hi Bill, Your entire argument flies in the face of those countries that have stronger gun laws than the USA. Jerry Baumchen PS) As to how to accomplish it: How about Measure 114 here in Oregon for starters?

Hi Joe, Easy; these are hard concepts to understand. Jerry Baumchen

Hi Mark, Based upon a conversation with Bill Booth many, many yrs ago; they are not part of the TSO configuration. The OP might want to check with UPT to confirm. Jerry Baumchen

Hi Joe, I'm thinking that some judges need to call these folks back into court for an update: QAnon Shaman, who pleaded guilty and made a heartfelt apology in Jan. 6 case, has changed his mind and wants his plea reversed (yahoo.com) See what they say then. Jerry Baumchen PS) 'I like un-educated people.'

Hi Robert, For those who hit the block: Georgia Supreme Court rejects Trump bid to head off potential indictment (yahoo.com) Jerry Baumchen

Hi Bill, Re: elected officials are bad. I also get it: Not All elected officials are bad. Why do you continue to lump them all together? Re: I was talking about is the general population Sure, you can find a small percentage of the D's that do not support any changes. But, IMO they are so small as to be insignificant. It is the GOP, across the board, that is standing in the way of progress. Jerry Baumchen

Hi Rob, And being gay is just a fad. No sweat, it will pass soon. BULLSHIT! Jerry Baumchen

Hi Bill, IMO it is a R vs D thing. The GOP constantly does everything that it can to prevent any legislation that will help this problem. IMO it is on the D's who trying to do something. Here in Oregon, the state GOP was completely opposed to 114. IMO there is no discussion on this, it is factual. Jerry Baumchen A Non-affiliated voter PS) Do you think any of these people are Democrats: Gun rights groups file notice to appeal federal judge’s ruling upholding Oregon’s gun control Measure 114 - oregonlive.com