conwayte

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  1. I know some people have their complaints when it comes to USPA but I don't think anyone can argue that when it comes to this type of governmental action, USPA is looking out for skydivers' best interests. Kudos to USPA for getting the word out there and allowing us to take action.

  3. Bob_Church


    We heard this huge "whoosh" like all the whooshes you've ever heard but all at the same time as five gallons of candy hits the slipstream. It looked like a Peter Max poster. All the colors of the rainbow, plus a few, especially the Jolly Ranchers. Speaking of which, as the heaviest, they hit first, striking the hangar roof across the parking lot and sounding like 50 caliber machine gun fire, Then a creeping barrage of candy advanced
    relentlessly towards the kids. Harry took a tootsie roll pop to the forehead and went down on one knee. Just before it reached the kids, the barrage ran out. Chocolate coins were exploding out of their wrappers, leaving little gold carcasses and little m&m packs were doing their Claymore impressions.



    That's the funniest thing I've read in quite awhile! Thanks for sharing!

  6. I made what was my last jump when Minnesota Skydivers Club was in Owatonna. Never meant for it to be my last jump just kind of happened with a family and such. I kept telling myself that the sky would always be there. That seems to be true-the kids are older and into their own things now; my wife bought me a gift certificate to Skydive Twin Cities so I'm thinking I better stop talking about getting back in the air and go do it. Looking back, I do wish that I'd kept some level of currency up over the years, though. Best of luck to you!

  10. Beatnik


    I am still thinking of topics for a seminar at the PIA next year. If there are any thoughts or suggestions let me know. I am still a little stumped what to focus on. It is over a year away but I would like to figure out a direction to go fairly soon.



    With regards to a PIA seminar, the 2 threads you've started recently sure seem to me to be a good start to developing something. The history of deployment systems is amazing--the thought and engineering that has gone into the various devices is impressive (and a little frightening sometimes). It would be pretty cool to get some slow motion video (rear/up facing camera?) of the various devices and systems in action. Just my .02--I really appreciate the effort you've put in for this community!