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Orlando rocks. Mexican food rocks. THE TUNNEL ROCKS OH MY GOD THAT WAS SO MUCH FUN! I mean... Um... I had a nice time, thank you. :D Orlandoians (Orlandooz?) are very cool people. Thanks for the hospitality! _______________ "Why'd you track away at 7,000 feet?" "Even in freefall, I have commitment issues."

Welcome. The addiciton is well worth it. And it does get cheaper. Eventually, anyway. :) _______________ "Why'd you track away at 7,000 feet?" "Even in freefall, I have commitment issues."

Still at the Ranch. Will be there a lot this summer. Check your email - I found the original email thread we had. May 10, 2005. 19 days before my first AFF jump. :D Weird - makes me wonder - as should we all, I suppose... Who else is on here who knows us - or has dealt with us in some random way in some other life... Cool stuff. _______________ "Why'd you track away at 7,000 feet?" "Even in freefall, I have commitment issues."

Holy crap! I just X1'd you - I had NO IDEA that was the same person! How cool!! You're right - it was before I started skydiving. How cool!! _______________ "Why'd you track away at 7,000 feet?" "Even in freefall, I have commitment issues."

Got 10 minutes at 6:30. So I say again.. Anyone wanna have dinner tomorrow night? :D _______________ "Why'd you track away at 7,000 feet?" "Even in freefall, I have commitment issues."

Hey gang... Here speaking at the PMA show in Orlando - Bored senseless. Tried to jump today, weather wasn't good. Speaking again tomorrow, heading home on Monday. Nothing to do tomorrow night. Anyone wanna meet a relative newbie from NYC tomorrow (Sunday) night? I'll treat for dinner, if you can figure out somewhere fun to go. Let me know - email me - peter shankman com _______________ "Why'd you track away at 7,000 feet?" "Even in freefall, I have commitment issues."

Now she's not only blighted skydiving, but the events sponsorship industry, as well. EW EW EW EW EW. EW _______________ "Why'd you track away at 7,000 feet?" "Even in freefall, I have commitment issues."

Thinking of ending my lease early - anyone ever use swapalease.com? Any stories, good, horror, or otherwise? No point in having a car when you can only drive it in perfect weather... _______________ "Why'd you track away at 7,000 feet?" "Even in freefall, I have commitment issues."

Membership is totally free for everyone. It only costs if you actually want to contact someone on your flight. BUT - Because I'm so cool and I love y'all, even that's free for everyone who puts SKYDIVER on the subscribe page as their code. _______________ "Why'd you track away at 7,000 feet?" "Even in freefall, I have commitment issues."

Dude! I want to!! Any skydiver who wants a free membership, just sign up, and on the "subscribe" page, just enter the code "SKYDIVER." Gives you two free months. Go enjoy!! _______________ "Why'd you track away at 7,000 feet?" "Even in freefall, I have commitment issues."

I've done a bunch, including Alcatraz (which was the only race in my life I stopped mid race and said, "this is a really stupid idea," before continuing.) and it never gets easier. Train, train, train. Don't worry so much about the latest gear or most expensive toys. Get good sneakers, and invest in a good wetsuit if you're doing cold/cool weather swims. The just train some more. Use any kind of bike you want, obviously the better you can afford the better, but not mandatory. I've done some on Hybrids. I don't win, but they'll get you across the finish. Good luck - Feel free to PM me if you want more info. attached is a photo taken with a disposable waterproof camera from Alcatraz... COLD F'ING WATER!!! _______________ "Why'd you track away at 7,000 feet?" "Even in freefall, I have commitment issues."

not really - mine lets you choose your seatmate before you get on the flight - so whomever you're looking for - business, personal, etc... _______________ "Why'd you track away at 7,000 feet?" "Even in freefall, I have commitment issues."

She did. And she made a match! I'm still working on getting a date with HER, though... :) _______________ "Why'd you track away at 7,000 feet?" "Even in freefall, I have commitment issues."

They used to be a client of mine - www.wethepeopleusa.com - stores all around the country. they'll get it done cheap. It really is only paperwork. Don't rely on them for accounting or legal, get an acccountant and a lawyer, but for this, sure - you can use them to do the paperwork. _______________ "Why'd you track away at 7,000 feet?" "Even in freefall, I have commitment issues."

OH MY GOD. YOU ARE SO EVERY FRIEND WHO I SHOWED THIS TO. :) _______________ "Why'd you track away at 7,000 feet?" "Even in freefall, I have commitment issues."

Thanks to the AFP photographer who was in my office yesterday for a story on my company, and saw my rig in the corner, and said, "Oh, put THAT on! http://news.yahoo.com/photo/060216/photos_lf_afp/060216155136_hs4es3hz_photo0;_ylt=ApSsKELZqFZaimA.Moezl8n2_sEF;_ylu=X3oDMTA3bGk2OHYzBHNlYwN0bXA- OK then. So yeah. Every photo of me now - no matter what it's for, has to have me in my rig. :) _______________ "Why'd you track away at 7,000 feet?" "Even in freefall, I have commitment issues."

Training/License: $2.168.00 Gear: $6,558.00 Jumps after license: $920.00 2005 Skydiving: $9646.00. Damn. Never added it up before. Damn. _______________ "Why'd you track away at 7,000 feet?" "Even in freefall, I have commitment issues."

Beauty of living in the last undeveloped section of Manhattan. You're looking north from 57th St. on the Hudson River. Will soon all be -Trump-ified. _______________ "Why'd you track away at 7,000 feet?" "Even in freefall, I have commitment issues."

I hate you all. _______________ "Why'd you track away at 7,000 feet?" "Even in freefall, I have commitment issues."

throwing some fun kerosine on this... Why are so many guys against two men and a woman? In other words, why is it perfectly ok for two girls to be with a guy, yet two guys and one girl is evil? Remember Harold and Kumar? They could have both had that cute girl, but they had to have her together, and freaked? :) _______________ "Why'd you track away at 7,000 feet?" "Even in freefall, I have commitment issues."

Was easier to post than read the manual, you're right, I should have. Wouldn't have known about the 80% Cypres rule - that's some scary sh%t... _______________ "Why'd you track away at 7,000 feet?" "Even in freefall, I have commitment issues."

Was trying to burn altitude under canopy this weekend, and did a series of hard left turns. All of a sudden my Dytter flatlined. Scared the HELL out of this relative newbie. Is there a "trip speed" for it? I.e., won't beep under such and such, but will over such and such? Freaked the hell out of me. Had to stop and think - wait - you're already under a good canopy - there's nothing to pull. Thanks. _______________ "Why'd you track away at 7,000 feet?" "Even in freefall, I have commitment issues."

And don't call me Shirley. _______________ "Why'd you track away at 7,000 feet?" "Even in freefall, I have commitment issues."

Of course. Soon as I get home. After this flight delay. _______________ "Why'd you track away at 7,000 feet?" "Even in freefall, I have commitment issues."

Is 2+ hour delays at an airport with no executive lounge. FEH. But thank you all - my first boogie, Pyro people were amazing. Met a ton of great people, took a lot of photos, assured that I'll never be able to run for Congress, and generally had a good time, despite the rain! Also got 4 kick-ass jumps in yesterday. Good meeting you all - LisaMarie, I don't think I'm a not-nice person... You PM'd me, so I now have confirmation of it. So here I sit in the passenger area, waiting for an extra two hours, working remotely... Calling all my clients on Skype, (I love skype - user name, Geekfactory, feel free to call me and bother me...) Thanks, all. When I get home, I'll send up the photos. _______________ "Why'd you track away at 7,000 feet?" "Even in freefall, I have commitment issues."