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Looks like the propeller isn't spinning very fast at all, and it looks like the blades may be feathered as well.

Kate, My flight arrives around 1100. Heading straight to Perris, holler if you need a lift. M

Wow, what a great time. Thanks to Art and everyone who did so much to make this a "standard" Palatka Boogie. Standard means great fun had by all. Congratulations to the 15 people who earned their vSCRs. It occured to me later that many of these folks didn't even have their basic, if they are so inclined they can get the SCR and the vSCR on the same application. We'll have to do a New Years vSCR for 2009-2010. No cutaways allowed. Can't wait to get back for more. Mo

Hey Bro, I'm Tankslapper of the same club, have we ridden together?

Apologies to all

If we spend a billion dollars in the space program, we get a billion dollars worth of infrastructure, education and other benefits. If we spend a billion dollars on the welfare program we get a two billion dollar welfare habit. Any guesses on where we're going as an Obama Nation? We damn sure aren't going to space. Not enough votes there. I'm gonna miss the space program.

I think you're right. Talked with the mom at work yesterday. It's a inter-family gender squabble. The guys want to jump and the girls will use the daughters new boobs as a reason to not jump. The nice thing is that the girls come out with their lawn chairs and ice chest to cheer the boys on. Sometimes ya gotta let people believe whatever they need to believe. One of those don't let the facts get in the way. They are a nice family and I'm glad the guys are jumping.

Dad was the one who wanted to protect his investment. Yes, it does get interresting at this point. My theory is that rather than saying, "I can't jump because I have braces on my teeth" this girl is using the old "breast implant" excuse. Dad and son sure are excited though. I anticipate they will at least go through to solo status.

It just sounds hokie to me. No way am I going in the womens forum. There have to be thousands of women with implants who jump without concern. This mom sure was adamant though. Funny thing, every time she said, "Breast Implant". She'd grab her own arch her back and lift as she said it, about a dozen times. I loved it.

Last night friends in the bar were telling me how much the father and son enjoyed their tandems and are going back to continue their progression. The mom said the poor daughter was going crazy because she wants to jump too, but can't because of her breast implants. Sounds fishy to me. Is there any serious reason for her to not jump with implants? Mom said the installation was unusual. I guess they are normally either over the muscle or under the muscle, these are half and half. Dunno what that means. I wanted to ask for a chance to inspect and make a recommendation but figured between the mom and dad I'd get at least one asswhopping, so let that go. Seriously, any concerns at all or is this just a clever way to get out of skydiving? THanks Mo

Chutes and Ladders? I wanna be on the Chutes. Grrrr, I'm very mean and shouldn't be discounted.

Something I've seen many people do is "Go Big". In my short experience it hasn't worked yet. If you've been doing four way. Do a really fun four way. Don't set up an eight way hybrid. It's gonna turn into a piece of shit. Mainly just have fun. One hundred won't be much different than 99 or 101, just have fun. Good Luck and Have Fun Mo

Do both. Walk the mountains in the summer, rob a few banks and escape to the North Shore for the winter swell. Life is good.

Do you have a SIM? That is a great place to start. All the EPs, wouldn't hurt. Go easy. Welcome back, enjoy. Mo

/16/2 Had a blast at Spaceland jumping with the POPS, even though we didn't get the record. Beer for first jump on my new rig. Couple lessons learned on jumping new gear. Beer for jump number 500, a 2 point 30 way from 9,400'.

I feel horrible for that poor Baptist Lay Preacher who suffered through such a disgusting display. I'm sure God is proud of his determination to root out evil in any venue. He is probably in the front row down at the local strip club tonight trying to save some souls. God Bless him.

Michael, I had two out on my 68th jump. It started as a nice side by side which I was going to just land straight ahead. As I got closer to the airport there was a hanger that was in my way, so I wanted to gently turn about 15 degrees to avoid it. Pretty quickly I went from a side by side to a downplane. Also, pretty quickly I chopped. It was a smooth transition to reserve only. If I remember correctly the main was a 190 and the reserve was a 219. Hope this helps Mo

What is the sign for, "It is my pleasure and honor to serve this great country"? Thank you for the post. Mo

beat me to it

I saw it yeserday on the IMAX in Boise, AWESOME!! This is one I could see a couple times. Christine was hot, even though she missed a lyric once.

I'd trade places with you. You can jump and I'll fly those cool planes. Enjoy, and remember that trim is your friend. Mo

excuse me, I just wooted.

Any chance of Big John or Van posting a pic?

looks like a cartoon, Isn't that the old Cessna PorterVan?

My favorite is the 20 book series by Patrick O'Brian covering the career of "Lucky Jack Aubrey". You may have seen the movie, "Master and Commander", which was one of the stories. Amazing author, wonderful story. I recommend getting the two helper books, "A Sea of Words", which is a lexicon for that period, and the book of maps. (Can't remember the name of the map book) Enjoy.