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I think I've got a jug of booze coming. Or does that tradition have an expiry date***
IMHO you packed him something that would save his life should he ever need it. It did so he owes you a fifth of your choice.
I know when my customers have had a cut away...they bring in a bottle first, then they go back out to their truck and bring in their gear

I'm thinkin' it's the Bi-Centenial patch Bill did in 1976

Looking for #5 or #8 zipper. Need about 50yds in Kelly green.
Looked at Seattle Fabrics, D.J. No luck. Anybody?

With the D rings on the risers, I'm thinkin' they tried making a para-sail type thing.
I tried that.....once.

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From a personal contact, I was told that Handbury made a trip east in '76 to Pioneer and Parachutes Incorporated, to negotiate with them and/or show them how to build Paradactyl's under license.

I seem to remember it that way too. The OP's has a '77 DOM (or did he say '78) so the dates would be right.

Gees Craig, what are you diong with a Vector II? Where's your Reflex?

Go for it! I've been there 3 times when it was going on. Great vibe first off, excellent mentors (former or current national competitors). The free flow of knowlage, not only from mentor to group, but, also within the group is excellent.
It's a great week end. I can not recomend it highly enough!
Have fun and enjoy!

First machine, sweet! Like has been said, plenty of high quality needles, and stainless oil.
If you need more Singer manuals try http://www.singermachines.co.uk/indstbooks.htm
Oh! Be careful, those machines will breed, next you'll need a walking foot, then a double needle, then.......

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Being a judge intrigues me. How do I find out more about that?

Be a member of USPA and attend a Judges Training Course. PM me if you want more detailed info.

Since you're sort of in the area, stop by my loft, I'll show ya one, kevlar lines and all!

Gees Mark, from those crappy photos you got 3 outta' 5 right!
269w26
112w140
226R (R1 or 2 I'm not sure)
17w15 (didn't know there was a w1, but, guess there would have to be)
31-20
You WIN!!! I owe you a drink next time I see ya!
Oh, John Rich, I'll get right on that.

Here ya go Pete.
Finally all moved in! The 7-34 is up and running. Also a photo of the packing area in use.
Soon I'll be widening the door way (where the blue bin is) for my packing table.

OR, you could just unthread the leg straps, put it on, then re-thread them.
When I designed and built my first step-in harness (no adjustment whatsoever, except the chest strap) in '74-75, I didn't realize you're not as flexiable at 40-50 years old as you are at 18-19.
My girlfriend at the time wanted SOME adjustment at the leg straps (to compensate for monthly weight gain) so I redesigned the bottom of the harness with friction adapters.
That's the way she put it on "during that week"

Moving into a bigger digs!
Here's a couple photos of the sewing area. The 7-34 isn't shown because I have to totally disassemble the table to get it out of the house!
The packing area isn't shown either because right now it's full of boxes, raw mat'l, bla, bla....
I hate moving

Geez, kids
Unless you've broken Rule #1, you don't know #9 is true.
#8 they use the pain killer that damages kidneys, not livers.
Uh yea! You have 2 kidneys, but, only 1 liver....ya have to prioritize

Hey Top,
Thanks for another great meet! Big thanks to my judging staff, Judy Celaya and Zina Zinn. We (the judges) used the new rules and things worked out very well for all concerned.
Looking foreward to next year!

Hey top, hear you're bringing in some "Big Gun" National and IPC judges. This will be great practice for Nat'ls for teams that want to be competitive.

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Oh, and you get to meet "Orygun!"

Cool! Is he going to light himself on fire while doing a tandem with a goat under an impossibly small experimental canopy? That right there would be worth the price of admission!
Sign me up!

You didn't make him keep the goats "HAPPY"?

I have found that it is easier to move one size up or down for compatibility.
On the other hand. Our rots team at nationals in Texas (we were jumping 126's) had an exit weight of 218. #3 weighed 135 soaking wet, he wore so much lead he looked like a fishing weight!
Tell your light weight to suck it up. Or drink more

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Nancy was very strong in recommending that only intermediate pins should be used in all cases. She said that with a terminal pin you cannot tell if the cable has moved whereas with an intermediate pin you can.

Hi Jerry,
I was talking to Nancy about that also. She pointed out the same thing about the balls with the shank, you can't see cable movement.
P.S. I agree with her on both points

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Well I ordered on of juan's 70 something ones. We'll see how it works.

I've been using mine for about 5 years now. Works great.
Go thru their online catalogue. They have all kinds of stuff. Grommets, cable, hemostats, rigger knives. I get a lot of stuff from them.

So who had to cut away?

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I don't know if they still jump regularly, but Brett Clark and Mike Muscat call the place home.

Nah, Mustwrap moved over to Elsinore, haven't seen Brett in years.

Oh the goats all look prettier at closin' time!