Salsa_John

mine is Flourescent orange and yellow with white. I chose it for visibility. My reserve is flourescent orange.

I thought this would be a good Idea since I jump at a flight school. It did pay off once...

I have a Z1. It is comfortable and the visor is rigid. The latch is secure and easy to open even with gloved hands. It has 2 pockets for Audibles.

True hopnpop 2 sec delay. the pc stretched the bridle immediately. I fell for about 4 secs before the pc pulled the pin. the canopy took about 10 secs to fully open.

I pulled high because I wanted to practice my canopy skills. It was my first pack job in a corn field. Wanted extra time in case of mal.

It was really cool.

bzzzzzzzzztph!

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How about a NSFW when you post something that can get folks fired?

He DID say don't get your keyboard sticky.

hopnpop at 6k. I did just this. It was wild! I could feel everything. I felt the PC "in tow". I felt the pin pull and the bag deploy. what a rush!

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If you ever do that with a modern skydiving rig and a normally sized PC, be prepared to tow it for a while. It will definitely add to the rush. Enjoy the suspense as your wait for the airspeed to build enough to pull your main pin. Then, feel the rush as the D-bag lazily leaves your back, and teeters in the air while your tight, skydiving line stows slowly pop loose. Betcha get aline twist or two to add to the fun, as well. Remember, a good stable exit will be helpful.

Ok, but do you love the rest of us?

NIN "Closer"

I hope you get your miracle.

In the mean time, I send prayers and vibes your way.

Blues,

John

The World according to Garp

Shitty weather in Florida

Happy B-day!

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It's hard to interpret drunk behavior. It may be that she likes you and that was brought out by the alcohol. Or it may be that she thinks of you as a great friend and wanted your comfortable presence.

My advice would be to ask her out if you really like her. Life is short. You have everything to gain and little to lose.

I agree. You did a really nice thing and did not take unfair advantage of the situation. You are a great friend to have. I've been there too.

13 - the 15 yo girl next door said she needed some help in her room.

not enough as well.

163 and counting

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and said, "Well I guess you won't have a problem then." Theeeen at the end of the day I was told I'd be making 6k more than we had agreed on How cool is that?
I'll be seeing you all in the air some time soon

Kaaachinggg! Bonus! Congrats

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CSpenceFLY & The RoamingDZ plus a few quarts of Peach Mountain Dew
Mrs RoamingDZ.com
Popsjumper
Katiebear, SkymonkeyONE and DaGimp in "The Monkey Mansion"
MOUTH
Psycho Bob & Psycho Patty (My wife)
RkyMtnHigh
stl135...
Wonderhog...
Thanatos340
Skymama
jumpchikk
Jumpnkramer
Goofyjumper
Skinnyshrek and his "Den of Iniquity"
Flytex
revillusion
Skychick312 & Avalonwings
Lauralicious
Skyjenb
Skydivermandy and Dave
Darkwing
Nut n lucky
Dbattman (tentative)
Icon134
micduran,with her new camper
Chaoskitty
Pyke
Yardhippe & Redhot wife (maybe)
FrogLady
PSW097
missg8tordivr
NYBryan
selbbub78
ncfitzge
Jumpingbean001
FoxyRoxtail + hubby
The_Don & jeannier
Rick
Kris & Dagny
Scotty C.
Tami C.
Bobster
Salsa John with Super Salsa and Green FIRE

"You did what?!?!"

MUFF #3722, TDSM #72, Orfun #26, Nachos Rodriguez

quote from JDThomas quoting her...

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However, I didn't know, and the only way to learn is to keep jumping. Rick says that students aren't taught to repair all simple malfunctions like that becuase they will spend too much time trying to fix it, and not ever cutaway. Given the fact that the reserve is supposed to be your "guaranteed open" I understand that way of thinking.

I'll cry foul on this. yes, you do learn by jumping but I learn more about safety, EP's, problems, malfunctions and recovery procedures on the ground from my INSTRUCTORS. Yes, we were told to not spend more than 5 seconds or 3 tries to fix a problem or mal. We were never told to rely on the reserve as a "guaranteed open". I think there is a big issue with the quality of her training. Lack of adequate and correct training hurts the sport.

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15 minutes of fame.
Interestingly enough people can go from hero to zero in less than 60 seconds.
I hope that the "real" story will be out there soon. When it happens I have to wonder how that will impact skydiving as a whole. Ummmm skydivers...crazy for jumping out of perfectly good airplanes...and dishonest too?
Great.

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I wish I hadn't read this at work. I'm laughing so hard that everyone wants to know what i've been reading.

john

PS the bit about your cheeks being like a brillo pad was the final straw and I started to choke on my coffee

Ditto!

Try baby powder or Gold Bond.

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since my wife the nanner is from LA thats lower alabama

mine has to be
sausage gravy on biscuits

soooo good you want to hit ya momma

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add a side of Grits and scrambled eggs. Don't forget tobasco!

yes, very good. check out the interview with Bill Booth as well.

Blues,

John

aaaaaarrrrhhhg!

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Beauty!

happy b-day!