Broke

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  1. Let say you met someone, and as you got to know them the confided in you that they were a prostitute. Do you think you could still carry on a relationship with them, or would that mean it is totally over? please answer by choosing your sex and your answer Divot your source for all things Hillbilly. Anvil Brother 84 SCR 14192
  2. You know Jim, when I first started to learn how to skydive one of my instructors said, "When you jump out of a plane you have made a decision to kill yourself. You will die if you don't do something to change the situation." Divot your source for all things Hillbilly. Anvil Brother 84 SCR 14192
  3. What's your company policy? Divot your source for all things Hillbilly. Anvil Brother 84 SCR 14192
  4. dude terra torch http://terra-torch.com/ Divot your source for all things Hillbilly. Anvil Brother 84 SCR 14192
  5. fuckin a man people need to arch more Divot your source for all things Hillbilly. Anvil Brother 84 SCR 14192
  6. I know. I just need to get it out. My world is not a very happy place right now Divot your source for all things Hillbilly. Anvil Brother 84 SCR 14192
  7. +1 Divot your source for all things Hillbilly. Anvil Brother 84 SCR 14192
  8. Think straight and toe taps. Of course I am not an instructor, so ask your instructors about that Divot your source for all things Hillbilly. Anvil Brother 84 SCR 14192
  9. Well as some people know I am presently sans main canopy, but more importantly I would say I am sans a sane state of mind right now. The full impact of everything didn't hit until I had the time to think about it all. Of course that was during a nice 30 mile bike ride. It was almost two months since my last visit to the DZ. Granted I was what the USPA calles "Current" is that really current. I remember reading an article in the AOPA magazine, and someone said something to the effect of, "Flying for just a few hours a month is not really staying current at all." Honestly I feel like I could have died, but I came away completely unscathed. Before the jump the pilot decided to change the spot. It all started as a 6 way out of a 206. I sunk out of the formation, and when i was on level with the formation I just could not get back due to the fact that I was at my max lift. In other words I could not get any forward drive. I tried to get to the formation, but it didn't happen. At brake off I watched where everyone was turning and tracking to, so I can pick a clean lane. I tracked, gave a huge wave off, and made sure that there was absolutely no one around me. I think I took too long here, and it really ate a lot of altitude. According to my protrak I was in the saddle at 2.5k. My first though on opening was where the fuck is the DZ. Never a good thought. I found the DZ. and checked my altimeter. I was at about 2k. I turned in tword the DZ and then burnt through another 500 feet. At 1.5k I seriously considered an out, but I didn't take it. It seemed that the others on the jump would make it, so I thought I could too. I actually did make it to the main landing area, but for some really stupid reason I didn't do a penetration check, and I didn't even turn into my base leg at a reasonable altitude. I was way too low, and way too close to the trees when I made my turn onto the base leg. The wind had increased in intensity from what it was at on my previous two jumps, and I got blow into the treeline. I don't really remember if I turned with it or not it all happened way too fast. The left side of my canopy got snagged and I was actually slowed down quite a bit before crashing to the ground. When I realized that the other guys who I heard shouting were probably scared shitless I shouted, "I'm ok!" A few guys got to my to help me out. Yes I did buy my beer. 12 of Shipyard IPA, and 12 of Saranac Early Spring Brew. We hung the canopy up on the rigging loft, and it is destroyed. One cell needs to be replaced, and it needs at least 6 patches. The canopy is 15 years old, and is probably close to the end of it's life anyway. I am actually considering hanging the shreaded remains of my canopy on my celing. I was talking with the resident CRW guru at the DZ, and we were talking about the chain of events that resulted in what happened. The first part of the chain would have been jumping out of the plane in the first place. It didn't really sink in until later, but now I am contemplating should I be jumping in the first place right now. I feel totally fucked up. My head is a mess. I was also thinking about my kids. One of the thoughts I was thinking is would I want them to live without a father? I love skydiving, but I love my children more than anything else in the world. My son is 7, and my daughter will soon be 5. They are amazing. They love me so much. Should I take a hiatus, and wait until they are older? Should I wait until I make more money, so I can jump more often, and would really be able to develop the skills more effectively instead of needing a few jumps just to knock off the rust. I know if I decide to take the hiatus I will miss so much, but I will also be able to put my energy elsewhere, and may be able to gain more in other areas. Part of the trouble is, is that I found a DZ where I feel I belong, and I don't just want to leave that. I have a place where there are people to hang out with and enjoy sharing stories with as well as a few beers. I am jut really twisted up inside right now. Divot your source for all things Hillbilly. Anvil Brother 84 SCR 14192
  10. I believe that he prefers Nob Creek IIRC Divot your source for all things Hillbilly. Anvil Brother 84 SCR 14192
  11. I'll post later, but right now I am considering taking a hiatus from Skydiving. It was a bunch of stupid decisions, and a low turn. If it weren't for the tree I could have been hospitalized or even killed. I walk these streets where my soulless feet Haunt the ground where it was I once tread On Grafton's Arcade pours the rich commerce rain Though the voices I no longer hear speak Heaven's to blame so on that I'll abstain Best clean the church from my cracked fingernail But don't let me die still wondering What it was I left behind From God's golden plate begrudgers they eat Till their belly's burst ignorance bliss Never they roam a wanderless home Is as far as their sorry eye sees Give me a rusty ol' goat wekk trampled and soaked Until these ashes abd blood mingle deep But don't let me die still wondering What it was I left behind Though I've been that face before Slammed every open door Squandered once scattered beliefs So when the waves come crashin' in I'll swim as the ocean swims Out with the morning tide Then back for my tea So I'll do as I please like the well-tempered breeze Blowin' which way I see fit I'll grey with the clay seven days till the day When they throw me on the potter's scrap heap But take my advice; you'll have to bury me twice Cause the first time I won't rest easily But don't let die still wondering What it was I left behind So don't let die still wondering What it was I left behind I want a rach well run ahead of the gun With a dance before the far finish line So no life long regrets, only well feathered steps Until these shoes I can longer shine But don't let me die still wanderin' For the love I left behind Divot your source for all things Hillbilly. Anvil Brother 84 SCR 14192
  12. Maybe you should offer your body Divot your source for all things Hillbilly. Anvil Brother 84 SCR 14192
  13. I hear you can get a lot of jumping done with a trampoline. Also did you ask around at the DZ? There might be something around. Look hi look low leave no stone unearthed Divot your source for all things Hillbilly. Anvil Brother 84 SCR 14192
  14. Buy a coffee press and it will never go down on you. It is monday. I had to wake up extra early, my boat was late, and in my lab there was no propane. Divot your source for all things Hillbilly. Anvil Brother 84 SCR 14192
  15. :3:1 Ugh expensive weekend. Anyone got a 210 sq foot canopy for sale Divot your source for all things Hillbilly. Anvil Brother 84 SCR 14192
  16. Broke

    Sat.Morning

    I hear that brother. Oh well time to go log off, pack up, and move out... laters Divot your source for all things Hillbilly. Anvil Brother 84 SCR 14192
  17. Broke

    Sat.Morning

    CPI up in CT. It is small and involves a ferry ride, or a long drive from where I am at, but it is so worth it. Divot your source for all things Hillbilly. Anvil Brother 84 SCR 14192
  18. Broke

    Sat.Morning

    Just got up to check the weather. It is amazing the difference a day makes. Still looks jumpable time to pack the car up and make the trek Divot your source for all things Hillbilly. Anvil Brother 84 SCR 14192
  19. Oh that's easy. You Bonfire people corrupted me. Sure I call Bullshit! Divot your source for all things Hillbilly. Anvil Brother 84 SCR 14192
  20. 4 layers wuss Not to mention having to take a long spot because the uppers are at 45 Divot your source for all things Hillbilly. Anvil Brother 84 SCR 14192
  21. +1 Although I think we all know who john's answer would be Divot your source for all things Hillbilly. Anvil Brother 84 SCR 14192
  22. For a second there I shought you said just starting to stir the pot. Now instead of having people tell her what naughty threads to start, she has to steel bry's thread. Way to go So far I have only had the shitty coffee that comes concentrated out of a machine. Yuck that stuff really is shit. I can't wait for tomorow because i will be jumping. I need my altitude adjustment Divot your source for all things Hillbilly. Anvil Brother 84 SCR 14192
  23. Nice saturday in the 70's sunday in the 80's and nice gentile winds. Lets do it to it Divot your source for all things Hillbilly. Anvil Brother 84 SCR 14192
  24. Took me a while to think about it, but does Richardson ring a bell Divot your source for all things Hillbilly. Anvil Brother 84 SCR 14192
  25. so 1 tell her then 2 act like you love her Divot your source for all things Hillbilly. Anvil Brother 84 SCR 14192