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Semper Fidelis Gonzo Main Entry: 1hav•oc Pronunciation: 'ha-v&k, -vik Function: noun 1 : wide and general destruction; DEVASTATION; great confusion and disorder

***I had difficulty with sensory overload and so I didn't even remember to check my altimeter. Advice?*** The sensory overload will pass with time and you will start to feel more at home in the sky but may I suggest, buy an audible. Your analog should be your primary at this stage and you need to make a habit of using it but you won't last long if you don't pull so wake up and start looking at that thing! Main Entry: 1hav•oc Pronunciation: 'ha-v&k, -vik Function: noun 1 : wide and general destruction; DEVASTATION; great confusion and disorder

I hear they also come in OD Green Main Entry: 1hav•oc Pronunciation: 'ha-v&k, -vik Function: noun 1 : wide and general destruction; DEVASTATION; great confusion and disorder

Semper Fidelis Main Entry: 1hav•oc Pronunciation: 'ha-v&k, -vik Function: noun 1 : wide and general destruction; DEVASTATION; great confusion and disorder

Semper Fidelis Main Entry: 1hav•oc Pronunciation: 'ha-v&k, -vik Function: noun 1 : wide and general destruction; DEVASTATION; great confusion and disorder

Wow that's awesome! Main Entry: 1hav•oc Pronunciation: 'ha-v&k, -vik Function: noun 1 : wide and general destruction; DEVASTATION; great confusion and disorder

The term microwave generally refers to alternating current signals with a particular range of frequencies... There is a big radio tower at the top of the mountain -aka the Microwave Tower- and we have always referred to that peak as the "Microwave." Glad you liked the pics, and thanks for the comment

So today, on the 8th of April I hiked to the top of the San Onofre mountains, up and over the "Microwave" tower, and down to the memorial for the fallen Marines of the 1st Marine Regiment, the significance of today is the four year anniversary of the death of a young Marine named PFC Juan G. Garza, I was his squad leader; so I humped this nearly 100 lb. rock to the top of the mountain to place on the memorial for him. I hope you all enjoy the pics. Main Entry: 1hav•oc Pronunciation: 'ha-v&k, -vik Function: noun 1 : wide and general destruction; DEVASTATION; great confusion and disorder

Call it what you will; The Democrats can name it whatever the hell they want but I believe the situation that was started is far from over. ~Z Main Entry: 1hav•oc Pronunciation: 'ha-v&k, -vik Function: noun 1 : wide and general destruction; DEVASTATION; great confusion and disorder

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Although it is not the most recent event in the news, this was the first thing that came to my mind the minute I heard about it. It is affecting people all over the U.S. sending Troops on their 3rd, 4th, or 5th deployment to that particular theater. Being a Veteran of this war myself I find myself with mixed feelings about the situation and from what I am told from the people who have been there more recently than I have it is not like it was... Thoughts? Main Entry: 1hav•oc Pronunciation: 'ha-v&k, -vik Function: noun 1 : wide and general destruction; DEVASTATION; great confusion and disorder

I had the same problem... I have a 5 foot, near two year old Red-tailed Boa Constrictor and experienced the same thing. I added an extra heat lamp to get the metabolism up, and started using smaller prey. Also what works well is if you put them both in a very confined space your snake should take it rather quickly. A large paper grocery bag or small box works well. Place the rat in the bag or box for a little bit to get it smellin good and rodenty (if that's a word) then put your snake in and close up the top of the small box or bag and give him just a few minutes and he should take. With the larger prey they don't as much look at it as prey. Most snakes have poor vision and will see a larger mass of animal and simply avoid, or cuddlewith it. Main Entry: 1hav•oc Pronunciation: 'ha-v&k, -vik Function: noun 1 : wide and general destruction; DEVASTATION; great confusion and disorder

I must say I have to concur with the war movies, more specifically after serving in the the military and engaging in combat, they all hit home. Main Entry: 1hav•oc Pronunciation: 'ha-v&k, -vik Function: noun 1 : wide and general destruction; DEVASTATION; great confusion and disorder

First of all, let me say welcome! Second, the best advice will come from your coaches at this point. They will see your rate of progression and performance and will be able to make great recommendations. I have not been jumping for all that long and many other people could probably offer much better advice but I will offer you my $0.02. Renting gear can seem like a money pit especially for $75.00 a day. I would however highly suggest to continue renting until you have a little more experience and get a little more of an idea of what you want in equipment VS. what just looks cool or what everyone else has. If you are going to purchase a rig brand new it should be something that you can make a number of jumps on as well as be able to advance on before turning it around otherwise you may just loose a large amount of money. A good option would be to continue to rent your gear for a while. After you graduate AFF, take a packing class and become proficient at packing so you can maximize your time that you are jumping because with prices like that, it is my opinion that if you can't get at least 5 or more jumps out of a $75.00 rig rental it just seems like money wasted on a day. Next, start looking around...the DZ, here on the classifieds, for some good used gear that will be a third the price and last you for your first few hundred jumps before you pass it on to someone else. Get advice from your coaches and have a rigger check it out before you actually pay for it. Don't be hasty; you could end up with something that won't work for you. I am 5'10' and also weigh 195 lbs with out gear. I completed my jump course on a Fusion 230 at another DZ, came to my current DZ and jumped a Spectre 230 for two weekends and since jump 20 have been on a Spectre 210 jumping a rig I pieced together from used pieces I bought from friends and DZ.com. I have invested a little more that a thousand dollars in gear and another 400 between rigging and service and have my own rig to include a Cypres. I hope that this can be of help. Please consult a coach or an experienced jumper who knows you and your ability level before purchasing any gear. You will learn a lot from the people around you. There is tons of experience and lots of great people who love to offer their time and advice. I hope you are having a blast! Be safe and have fun. ~Z Main Entry: 1hav•oc Pronunciation: 'ha-v&k, -vik Function: noun 1 : wide and general destruction; DEVASTATION; great confusion and disorder

It can definately be done! My mom has suffered from MS for over 12 years now and she did her first skydive last year. There are many DZ's that accomodate skydivers with disabilites very well. ~Z Main Entry: 1hav•oc Pronunciation: 'ha-v&k, -vik Function: noun 1 : wide and general destruction; DEVASTATION; great confusion and disorder