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Well said Chuck. As most of us know, SDH began to die a slow death when the IRS busted Davis. The downward spiral only increased when SDH changed ownership. This closure was inevitable and it's unfortunate that what used to be an awesome DZ was destroyed by those who were supposed to care the most for it. As others have said, karma is a bitch. Chris Scaife

I have been asked on a couple of occasions the question, "Is it fun?" The answer all depends on the person asking. Chris Scaife

When someone asks me, "What if your chute doesn't open?" I, of course, say there is another chute. Naturally they then ask, "Well, what if that one doesn't open?" I then say, well, I would then take my left shoe off and put it in my right back pocket. With a confused look they wonder what good that would do, and I tell them none, but it would give the FAA investigators something to think about. Chris Scaife

I will only call him what we all call him, Super Dave. Not a dangerous person. Possibly a bit crazy but can out fly most jumpers I know. Chris Scaife

With what I have seen those south end jerks do lately I would not be a bit surprised to find out that they had something to do with the sign issue last year. I even commented about that when it happened. Knowing them a bit more than I did then gives me enough to believe they would do something like that. Sad, very sad. Chris Scaife

What happened to Skydivingmovies.com? I have not been able to get on there for quite awhile now. Anyone else having this problem? Chris Scaife

Yes, but that was a different asshole from the current assholes. Allegedly Chris Scaife

Well, it looks like we aren't going to make it down there this weekend. I really wanted to jump that casa but don't want to drive an hour and a half to watch the winds blow. I guess I will try and knock out my "honey do list" this weekend instead. Good luck to the record participants. I saw the video from today and they look great. I am sure they will get the record if the winds allow them to jump. Have fun everyone and be safe!

Will anyone have a raft to jump the casa with? Also, how will they work the parking? Will I be able to park somewhere that Kate can hang out by the truck and I can set up my own packing area at the truck? Chris Scaife

Well that sucks. I was looking forward to my first chooper jump. Would have been a lot of beer due to a lot of first time chooper jumps. I guess the choper will do. Chris Scaife

It may take me 40 minutes to pack myself anyway. I am not used to doing that. I'm assuming the helicopter jumps are going to be around $40-$50? What about the Casa? Normal jump ticket price? Chris Scaife

That whole "no boogie fee" is right up my alley. Do you know what the heli jumps will cost? Also, how do they work the big ways? Will fun jumpers still be allowed to jump all day saturday or sunday? I have to get an approximate cost figure to determine if Kate will let me go for that weekend. I hope so. It sounds like fun. Chris Scaife

I jump my camera on almost every jump. Regardless of if it is a work jump or not. If it is an AFF or coach jump the student doesn't even know that I am jumping a camera until we are ready to head out to the plane. At this point it is obvious that the student is not buying a video and there will be no complaints about me taking money out of pockets. Perhaps if those who complained to you would sell their services instead of waiting for it to come to them all the time they would be more successful. I have never heard anyone complain about a coach or AFFI using a video on their jumps at my DZ. I encourage it due to the increased aid in post jump debreifing as well as using past videos to show students good examples. Chris Scaife

That sums it up great. Chris Scaife

Nice. That looks like a lot of tandems under canopy to me. Whuffo graphic designer. They must have found some tandem clip art or something online to use for this shirt. Funny stuff. Oh well. It is skydiving and parachute related regardless. Chris Scaife

Good point. This is why we should have plans for such occasions I guess. Chris Scaife

It looked like the TI and video guy were communicating via eye contact. If the TI didn't trust the camera guy with trying to clear the drogue then he would have probably waved him off. If I were the video guy I would have probably cut the drogue so that there is less to throw the reserve into. If I were the TI it really depends on the video person flying with me as to my decision. The TI's I jump with trust me enough to try and help for a few seconds if I am there. We also don't know the relationship these two have. Chris Scaife

We would love to see a tunnel in or around the Houston area. Whatever the case we should not listen to anything NWernig has to say about it.....jk Nate. Chris Scaife

Lots of new Houstonians. Look forward to seeing everyone. Chris Scaife

Sure Dave. Only come out here on special occasions. I thought we were friends. Look forward to seeing you again bro. Stay safe. We have just acquired Kevin Love to our family here at the DZ as well. You know him right? Nice guy. Chris Scaife

Hey Simon, Penelope jumped with us this last weekend. She is a very pleasant person. I welcome her and you when you get here. Have a safe trip. Chris Scaife

What a great weekend. We had a fantastic turn out. Plenty of jumps by everyone and best of all, not one incident. Great job by everyone that celebrated our first annual Jumper Appreciation Day. The party was fun. The costumes were groovy. The food was great and the beer was flowing. Thanks to everyone that showed up. My apologies for the balloon not showing up. The balloon guy finally replied to me Sunday evening after dozens of calls to him with a nasty email. I posted my email to him and his email to me on the wall at the front door. The email speaks for itself. Here is just one link I found on this balloon guy. I will make sure I find someone more safe and reliable next time. I will also get our agreements in writing. http://www.hotairballoonaccidents.com/AccidentReports.html Chris Scaife

Yes. My photo is me swooping in red white and blue jumpsuit. I want to change that picture. Chris Scaife

$13 is to much. $11 is not enough. $12 is just right. Retro theme with retro prices. Don't forget to dress 1970's style John. You already have the rig for it right? Chris Scaife

Hey everyone. Just wanted to let everyone know that we have got another great addition to our Jumper Appreciation Day festivities. Fellow skydivers from Chicago will be bringing their outdoor wind tunnel for us to play in this weekend. This tunnel is not the one we had out here last time. This one is rated for 155mph and has no walls. It is great for students, fun jumpers, tandem instructors and has no age limit as long as the kids have their parents with them, so bring out the family and friends who you have neglected due to skydiving to give them a taste. Oh yea, one more thing, it is only $12 a minute. Chris Scaife