Shark

2k. However, I'd probably go according to the USPA thing, whatever that may be. See I jump a Spectre which doesn't exactly open quickly. If it's above 1000 I'm out with the silver handle. Hop-n-pops are cool even if it is an abbreviated freefall, but the canopy ride is the same. It's cheaper, too, except for the helo ones.

Hey Skybytch, You gonna jump with us this weakend? At least to commemorate your 10 years, etc. May be even a pool ceremony is in order....

Well, to quote His Royal Rogueness, "Sometimes youth is wasted on the young."

hehehe... Ha! I only got lost going home. Hey, Wasn't that much wine........ Besides, you helped with most of it. Didn't you?? Shoulda stuck around for the Shark videos.

Dude, Nice pics. Also wanna say: "That's a big, fucking flag!" ....WC, Bunny's crib is that close to the dz?? No wonder I got lost.

That's funny.... Now that it's dry(er) they got a Shark problem now.

Bummer, dude. Just make sure you make it out for the 28th, at least for the pisser at the Bombshelter when we tell each other lies, etc... Good luck. Did you get licensed yet?

I guess as many as you feel comfortable with. I think your AFF analogy is pretty good. I docked on another student, after our 4th crew jump I think. Tried to build a Diamond, with a 2 stack stinger. Couldn't get the off-sets stable and broke it off around 4 or so. Afterwards, everyone was scrambling to find somebody to pin! My 5th jump was the 8 stack and 5 of us were "students"/crew pups. So, just allow yourselves plenty of altitude and break-off higher.

Paul, Very useful info.... Especially the bribe part.

WHAT?! I'm not worthy???

1821 Still closed... kinda like waiting for the ceiling to raise above 3000 in the winter months.

Ditto....

Dear Tomb Raider, It's funny that ya got butterflies! Only becuz yer better than you think you are.... The only part "we" have to worry about is that the Matrix Spin-offs have not made any jumps together. Of course, mine had 3 outta 4 of us in training dives and then our 4 way collusion skydive may count. Don't worry if you lose because by the time we're all drunk everyone will forget.... except me, of course.

I'll be there 8/15 thru 8/21. I'm bringing the Frankenrig but I'm not sure if I got transpo.......... so who knows if I can get a jump in.

Yeah, I got one too and it has that *worn* look to it. Probably due to the fact that it has only been washed twice since I received it last month. HH, Do we get a rebate on the next ones??

As usual, another nice one.... Did you start skydiving just so you can write these wonderful stories on dz.com??

Hey Monk, Yeah, I think I've been on LOs with your gang and D22. They hang with the big kids mainly. Unless they need a brick in the base I'm usually with the low time LO that Derek organizes. You know, it looks like this thing might even end up being a Dropzone.com boogie as well!! Our SoCal LO should be a primer for the real deal in October. Can you say Octoberfest!?!

Monk, Who in your family jumps there??

I normally don't do this stuff.... My name is Shark and I am a stockbroker specializing in corporate clientele and employee stock option programs. Currently I am a broke-broker and need lots of care and attention. When not at Elsinore (or work, for that matter) I can be found in warmer ocean climates which support decent surf and/or native beach fauna (eg. thongs.)

I know, but you still have to buy beer for your first post! BTW, took me 200 till my first sit....

I guess Carl is.... Depending on the experience level, I can jump with then newbies, in either a 2 way or simple 3 way. Even a Grip-grab-geek skydive should be fun. Just make sure your tracking skills are good.

If so, we will need full sponsorships. New tshirts, jumpsuits and rigs. In fact, we will need 2 full rigs as they will be required. Of course, they will display Dropzone.com prominently.........

Do we get still get t-shirts?

FFF, Was this an *old* navy tradition?? A keel-haul would be more effective. Shark

Hmmmm....Guess that's why you guys drive on the *other* side of the road!