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We were camping out in the desert a few years ago, had a skydive sticker on our truck, this guys rides his dirt bike right up into the middle of our camp, takes off his helmet and yelled “Who skydives here”? My husband told him “That would be my wife” so we got to talking, ended up hanging out for the rest of the day, his girlfriend jumped in the truck with me, my husband jumped on her quad and we went and played in the desert…..it was fun.

Two of my dogs were rescued and one I bought at a pet store. I also have two cats that were dumped out in the country near where I live.

Dam that was funny......I'd have to say one of my favorite episodes.

Yeah, I plan on getting back into it. I just need to pull my head outta my ass and my gear outta my closet.

Oh, that's just sick....even perverted! Oh no, the really sick thing is that I had just gotten all new skydiving gear right before my car accident. Stashed away in my closet I have a brand spanking new Infinity, a brand new Sabre 2 150, a brand new Bev Suit, a brand new Bonehead Mamba and of course I can't forget the new weight belt and Altimeter. Now....that is pure sickness.

I injured my back a few years ago and had to quit jumping for awhile, in the mean time I had bought a new house and it seems like all I have on my mind is painting, landscaping and decorating. I knew I was in trouble the first time I got more excited about an issue of Better Homes and Gardens that an issue of Skydiving Magazine.

Don Kirshners Rock Concert Football players in beer commercials

I was at the NASCAR race at Infineon Raceway in Sonoma Ca yesterday, four jumpers exited a helicopter and landed in the infield. I was totally blown away by the response from the crowd. I was sitting in the main grand stands behind pit row and I'm telling ya there was not one person in the grandstands who wasn't standing, looking to the sky cheering, clapping and whistling. Right on Redbull guys, Good Job!!!

I heard on the news this morning that they want to abolish spanking and parents who are caught spanking could face up to a year in jail. So, they are going to tell you that you can’t spank your kids, but when they are out of control teenagers, who do you think is going to be responsible for any trouble they get into…………….the parent. I am not a parent, but I was spanked as a child and I do not believe that spanking should be outlawed.

"Do you remember that movie where Rosie dressed up in a skimpy S&M outfit?" HEY!!!! Come on man, I'm eating lunch.

I'm a lunch hour "Lurker".

That was great.......in a sick and twisted kinda way. I was all ready to get teary eyed and ended up almost choking on my sandwich. Thanks for the laugh!!!

Angus got into it with a sticker bush one day.....the sticker bush won. We figured if were going to have our groomer shave him, we might as well have a little fun with it. "Angus with a Mohawk"

Hey, now that's a good idea. I know I'd never have to beg my Husband for a back rub again.

I don't believe he should have been charged with animal cruelty, I believe he should have been charged with stupidity. Seriously, you jump into a dog fight your going to get bit. I believe the fault lies with both parties, for one that was a little harsh shooting the dog for fighting and two the dogs owners should have been more responsible and kept their dog secured. Just a bad situation all the way around.

No shit.....Lodi is cool. I've only been up there a few times, but each time I have gone up there I've met some really nice, friendly and helpful people.

Well let us know how you do, I hope you get up there soon. Next weekend will be my first time up in almost five months, I have been recovering from an injury too (not skydiving related), I have missed jumping so much, I can’t wait to get up there. Good Luck and GO GET SOME AIR!!!!!

I have a Leadbelly weight belt and I love it, it is very comfortable. I had borrowed a few different belts and vests from people before I got my mine and none of them came close to the comfort level of the leadbelly. It’s extra small and wide so it fits snug on my waist and doesn’t slide down on my hip bones, the flat weights ride right up against the body, so it doesn’t feel bulky at all and there’s a nice velco flap to hold the belt in place so it doesn’t just fall off of you when you unhook the buckles, makes it a lot easier taking it off and putting it on. The customer service is great too, they were very helpful and e-mailed me right back several times answering my questions, then they got my belt right out to me. Go to their page, see if they can help ya out. Hope ya find one, I’m sure you would be very happy with it.

I wonder if the snatch force would have been able to pull the canopy open in that condition, it will be interesting to see what the more experienced jumpers have to say about that. Also, what would be considered a “pro-longed” period of time…..one month, two months, six months? I checked my manual and it doesn’t say, it just recommends that the canopy be stored for long periods of time in a cool dry container that light cannot pass thru.

come on guys, it jut tkes a bit of getting used to*** I know… I feel like a total wuss for needing to have someone pack my rig, but for me right now…that’s what I’m going to have to do. Not making excuses but I am still recovering from a car accident I was in back in November, I haven’t even jumped since then, so until I can build my strength back up I’m going to practice with my old rig, cuz I know I can pack that one and then my goal will be to wupp that new rigs ass, seeing as how it has wupped mine several times.

Thanks guys. It's kinda hard to tell in that picture, but the colors on the container are dark gray and light gray. My canopy is black, with a gray cell and a white cell. It's bad-to-the-bone!

I know exactly where your coming from, I too thought about dragging mine behind my car ...the pinata idea, I like that. It has been soooo frustrating trying to pack that thing, I can't tell you how much time over the past month that I've spent belly down on my living room floor crying......like a baby. I have gotten it packed a few times, not very pretty though, as a matter of fact I'd probably only jump it right now if the plane were on fire.....and I'd still need a minute to think about it. Anyway, I think I'm going to need to use a packer too, but I'll keep packing my old rig just to keep in practice. Have fun.

Here's mine. Brand spank'n new, can't wait to go play with it.

It made me sick when I had heard that Jane Fonda was to be honored. Like someone had said previously "Apology NOT accepted"

"Survivor Man" I think.