flyhi

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  1. We did a formation load when Max passed. It was one of the most civil times I remember from Dillingham Shit happens. And it usually happens because of physics.
  2. True dat. Even 1-way drills can be beneficial. Done a bunch of time in the iFly Orlando tunnel with 4-way and it is absolutely doable. Have done all the randoms and some blocks (6, 9, 22, others). It definitely teaches you discipline. Even more important than the size of the tunnel is the quality of the coach. A good coach makes the experience worthwhile. A bigger hindrance in Orlando is those tunnels go up and flare about 6 ft up. I have heard they did that to make it safer for the tourists. (We get a lot of tourists in Orlando. ) Slows the air speed. Don't know. But I would never pass up a training session there just because it is a 12-ft tunnel. Shit happens. And it usually happens because of physics.
  3. FB is what it is, and what you make it. There are several groups there of which I am a member that I use to keep up on who's doing what in skydiving. Ten-way speedstars this weekend at DZ Alpha. Four-way scrambles at DZ Bravo. Tunnel Camp at iFly Charlie. It is a good way to spread a lot of information about those events in one spot. And you can segregate it by location. As happy as I am that there is a big aircraft at DZ Delta this weekend, it is half a continent away and doesn't really impact me. In concurrence with what you said, however, I did have a friend post this week, "I know a secret." That was the whole post. Why not just post, "I'm screaming for attention." Got to know when to just keep scrolling. Attached is an example of how to write a post on FB. Shit happens. And it usually happens because of physics.
  4. Her man in that scene, Matt "Guitar" Murphy passed away in June of this year. Shit happens. And it usually happens because of physics.
  5. Every time I see Uncle Leo on a Seinfeld rerun, I think of Michele. Shit happens. And it usually happens because of physics.
  6. What are you calling the base of the lark's head knot? Is it the red box portion? Thanks and sorry about the pic. Was in a hurry before my boss came in. Shit happens. And it usually happens because of physics.
  7. So, tell your friends and family not to die on Friday and Saturday? Shit happens. And it usually happens because of physics.
  8. Looks like no matter what you do, you're just screwed if you own Skyvan S/N SH1960. Shit happens. And it usually happens because of physics.
  9. Also clear the excess material from between the lines before laying it down. Shit happens. And it usually happens because of physics.
  10. I have talked to people who know his father, and his father is crushed. He has no idea why he did this or acts this way. Rapone will not be missed. Courage and Drive 75 Shit happens. And it usually happens because of physics.
  11. May want to post this in the Events & Places to Jump forum. If it's real. Shit happens. And it usually happens because of physics.
  12. Saw two cutaways on one day. And he packed for himself and was very particular about the way he did it. Shit happens. And it usually happens because of physics.
  13. Looks like the draw was M - E - O - N, but with the centers in a two-way instead of a cat for the N. Was that the official formation back then? Shit happens. And it usually happens because of physics.
  14. I bet he has already decided. Shit happens. And it usually happens because of physics.
  15. They ran a bunch of his shows this weekend. Loved the one outlining his first trip to Waffle House. He actually made it sound like a culinary event. Shit happens. And it usually happens because of physics.
  16. How big do they pack? (My container is tight for my current canopy. Would probably go the same size in the Gangsta.) Shit happens. And it usually happens because of physics.
  17. Why was Andrew Hill fired from Mile-Hi Skydiving? (Assumption on my part.) Shit happens. And it usually happens because of physics.
  18. It's a little out of the way, but the Cliff House Restaurant is kind of neat. Going to be a little early for the Gilroy Garlic Festival but you can still stop by Gilroy and get chocolate covered garlic or garlic ice cream. I believe Skydive Hollister is around Gilroy. I went to a dropzone near there and signed a waiver one time, but got weathered out and never jumped. YOYO (You're On Your Own) for that one. You can read more here. If you are going south from SFO, you can stop at Monterrey and visit the Moneterrey Bay Aquarium and Fisherman's Wharf. There is a dropzone in Monterrey but I think it's a tandem factory. The comments here pretty much support that. Do your own research on that one. Then keep going south and keep the ocean on your right and visit Big Sur, the Bixby Bridge (it is BASE-able. See videos on YouTube. Guy got arrested for doing it, so that's proof he lived. CA almost never arrests dead guys. No money in it.), and Ventana . NOTE: Venta is pricey. Maybe just some coffee, atmosphere, and ambiance. They may charge for ambiance. Shit happens. And it usually happens because of physics.
  19. They did you a favor. Shit happens. And it usually happens because of physics.
  20. At work, we recently went to a secondary means of security. It is a small device that, when you press the button, it generates a six numeral code that you have to put into the computer to sign on. That is in addition to your password. Each code is unique and changes several times a minute. On the back of the device is written, "Made in China." Shit happens. And it usually happens because of physics.
  21. I had a smaller main than my reserve. I upsized my main. My main is now bigger than my reserve. The difference is not that great. I can live with it. Shit happens. And it usually happens because of physics.
  22. By faster, that means your ground speed increases. Similar concept with slower. Ground speed is a combination of wind speed and airspeed. Wind speed is what the weather gives you. Without input from you, your airspeed is constant and equals what John LeBlanc and his elves give you. Ask your instructor. He/She will explain. Shit happens. And it usually happens because of physics.
  23. Is this the place? Also saw this one. For the first one, the banner picture shows a Caravan, but the only aircraft listed is a Cessna 185. A step up from a 172, but not that much of a step. The second DZ lists a 182 and a 185. Shit happens. And it usually happens because of physics.
  24. The "USS Oriskany" is sunk off the panhandle of Florida. An interesting aside from the movie, "Top Gun," This is a very expensive process. They have to make the ship eco-friendly before they sink it. No oil, no grease, no fuel, nothing that can potentially hurt the environment. Big bucks. Shit happens. And it usually happens because of physics.
  25. I have heard the monetization policy at YouTube is $7 for every 1,000 views. That video has 110M views. Bottom line: $770k+. Boom. That is how you become a YouTube millionaire. Shit happens. And it usually happens because of physics.