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To everyone, My first reply to this post was to be my last. I was so offended that one of our own could be so shallow. So now, two weeks later, I'm back, and content again. I didn't and don't believe in letting terrorists get their way, including stoping us from jumping. But they are not done with us yet. Think about this, That pig-fucker has declared ALL Americans potential targets. That means my 2 nephews and my neice. What did they do? Well the only proper response to that question is what am I willing to do to THEM? Yesterday, Our Special Forces started it. We will continue "it". We WILL see this thing through. Fuck you Bin Laden. And count every day as if it were your last--it IS! Target me? No, noooooooooo. Target YOU! Holy war against America? Fuckoff! HOLY WAR ON YOU, Bin Laden! We WILL win! Um, to those who got offended at the "harsh"language, pick up a copy of "Sing loud, Sing Proud" by Dropkick Murphy's. (Irish Angst). ("Cause we LOVE it... the angst, that is) Love, Billy "Light a candle for the sinners---Set the world on fire!" Marilyn Manson

Neil, I am with you. We need to unite as a country right now. As horrible as today was, I will be surprised if this does not have terrible, long, long term effects. If it is cleared up in a week, I will be overjoyed. But how does something this big get taken care of (not even thinking of those poor families of all who were killed today!) quickly? World War I was started over something much much smaller. I hope to God it doesn't come to that, but if it does... Love, Billy "Light a candle for the sinners---Set the world on fire!" Marilyn Manson

I want to get in the air as bad as anyone. In fact, I was going to jump today. I just hope you all realize that the air wasn't shut down to piss off skydivers! My God, at least 4 planes were hijacked and 3 were used as bombs against us all! A cessna, loaded with a bomb, has as much potential for mayhem as the 757s and 767s that were used today! Especially from a private airport! So sorry for the language, but fuck you for being pissed off about not being able to jump! I can't believe some of you are as shallow as to wonder when you can have that again! We'll have it when it is SAFE to let the air be open again! Those of you from rural areas probably don't understand how really, truely strange it is to hear NO airplanes, except for military aircraft! I live in Chicago, and pretty much the entire commerce of the city closed today. That incites fear. I know that we don't want to feel it, but who's to say that an hour after the World Trade Center was attacked, there wasn't a plane or two labled to hit the Sears Tower or the Amoco Building, or the John Hancock tower. I have friends and family in all of those! I've babbled a bit, as I tend to do. And I hope I didn't piss anyone off too much. I'm just saying that we should all thank God that we are able to read this rambling right now! Think of our brothers and sisters who died or lost family members today! Understand that tomorrow might not come for all of us! Most of us will live to jump again, and I look forward to that as much, if not more than anyone! (it's been 3 weeks, goddamnit!) But for now, simmer down, and do what you can to make this a better situation! Give blood if you can, and DON'T make rash judgements as to who did this. We'll find out soon enough. And may God have mercy on their souls when we do. Too much babling. Love, Billy "Light a candle for the sinners---Set the world on fire!" Marilyn Manson

I was in Exit (here in Chicago), and the bartender put on "Dwarf Porn" because as she said, you can't not watch it. Two of the ugliest women I've ever seen. And they weren't the dwarves. Love, Billy "Light a candle for the sinners---Set the world on fire!" Marilyn Manson

Really you have to decide how "good" you were under your student gear. Talk to your instructor. Downsize if you and your instructor think it is a good idea, and go from there. Can you land on your feet? If not, is it the size of your canopy, or is it you? What is your experience level? I don't mean this to be an asshole response. I have problems landing, and it is because I chose too small of a canopy for my first one. Remember, grass stains on your jumpsuit are much better than a sprained ankle, or worse! Be safe! If you're hurt, you can't skydive! Love, Billy "Light a candle for the sinners---Set the world on fire!" Marilyn Manson

I got my rig from a SEAL last winter, and he had installed stoes all over. As the first one broke, I went into the gear shop to get more. I was told that Tube Stoes were shit, and bands were the way to go. I have since had more hard openings. I will be trying Tubes again, but I think it has more to do with the care of the pack-job than the bands keeping everything in place. I'm open for suggestions here.... Love, Billy "Light a candle for the sinners---Set the world on fire!" Marilyn Manson

Why not? I have never had a problem with one, but I want to hear your side of it. Love, Billy "Light a candle for the sinners---Set the world on fire!" Marilyn Manson

I must admit, this is a bit better than I ever expected to hear, but how hard was it to do? SummerFest, or Quincy, or any other really big boogie is the exception--you NEED a partner. But any other time? Look out for each other. This family lives because we look out for each other. We SHOULD make sure everyone makes it "home" safe.

Pay attention to where the clouds start on the way to altitude. They will more than likely end there on the way down. If you know they are at 3500 ft. on the way up, plan to pull no higher than 3000, or maybe 2500 on the way down. If that isn't something you can handle (and I personally won't) don't jump. Be "That Guy" or "That Girl" on the airplane who stays on and lands. Live, and let others live! Don't fuck around in a cloud, and for God's sake, don't open in one! That's my .02, or maybe more like .04, but it's my opinion. Say what you will. Love, Billy "Light a candle for the sinners---Set the world on fire!" Marilyn Manson

Holmes, I didn't mean to piss you off. I don't know exactly what I meant, other than you should not be sober on this night! You a;svnqpowvghqpwrguhvbqwvbqewivubqpwvui Yeah, I'm all fucked-up. forget my post. Love, Billy "Light a candle for the sinners---Set the world on fire!" Marilyn Manson

Dude, that's an ugly canopy! What are your colors? How ugly is it? I realize that it is beautiful, no matter what it looks like, but spell it out. c'mon, mine is not good, but it saves my life. Kelley green is the most beautiful color to me, what's yours/ Love, Billy "Light a candle for the sinners---Set the world on fire!" Marilyn Manson

So what you're saying is that you need it. No beer here, no hassling, You need pussy. There, I said it! Viking needs attention! Anyone there who can make it happen? Shot, schmot. Get laid. DO IT! Love, Billy "Light a candle for the sinners---Set the world on fire!" Marilyn Manson

It's the Vandals. Check 'em out. "Hitler bad Vandals Good" or "Look What I Almost Stepped In" would be the best. Good and funny! Love, Billy "Light a candle for the sinners---Set the world on fire!" Marilyn Manson

And sometimes it is best to make that man kiss his own ass, and refuse him in the bar forever. We are not robots. "Please" and "Thank you" go a loooooooong loooooong way. And if they don't say it, there had better be a nice tip to make up for it. don't fuck with us. Love, Billy "Light a candle for the sinners---Set the world on fire!" Marilyn Manson

Yes! I'm going to do it again! SkyDive Las Vegas is the WORST DZ you can go to. If you're a tandem, you might live through it there (it is only a rollercoaster to them). If you're a fun jumper, you might be able to jump there, but you have to land 15 miles off the DZ, and they will send someone to pick you up. FUCK SKYDIVE LAS VEGAS!!!!!!! Love, Billy "Light a candle for the sinners---Set the world on fire!" Marilyn Manson