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oldwomanc6

That is amazing!

What a wonderful thing to add to your life experience!

How did you hook up with this? Is this something available to us regular types?

It was beyond amazing!!
And you can do it here, in WA state. http://leeomanairshows.com

This is the only place that will train you, let you start in the cockpit, climb out to the top/between the wings, and climb back in, as well as do acrobatics in the air. Other places will secure you to the top wing on the ground, and just fly a few straight passes, then land with you still secured on the top, with no acrobatics.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aP5AAOIIq3Y

Has been a dream of mine for over a year and a half, and now...that dream has been realized.

And yes, I know how most of you can't fathom the idea of climbing out of a plane without a rig...much less landing with a plane! But after the first loop, all my fears were released. It was beyond...awesome.

wolfriverjoe

Any reason you want that particular breed?
Although I'm not quite sure what you mean by "bull terrier."

I would very strongly suggest adopting from a shelter.

Second choice would be a rescue group. Most breeds have them.

A good shelter or rescue will provide a well behaved, well trained dog.

Breeders, not so much and puppy mills...

Well, I hope they have a special place in hell reserved for them.

If you are willing to be a little more flexible on the breed, then you can focus on finding a dog that's compatible with you.
Dogs have a lot of personality. Every dog that I've ever known is a different "person." Even within the same breed. There are breed traits, but personality rules.

And the best way to find out a dog's personality is to spend time with it.

And the best way to spend time with a lot of different dogs is to volunteer at a local shelter.
Really.

Most shelters need volunteers and are willing to train you for what you want to do.

It will give you a better idea of what you want in a dog and make you a much, much better dog owner.

And if you are thinking "I don't have enough time to volunteer at a shelter," then you won't have enough time to be a dog owner.

If you are thinking "I don't want to (insert unpleasant dog care task here)," then you shouldn't have a dog in the first place.

Besides, although many of them are married or otherwise taken, the ratio of men to women volunteers is pretty favorable to the guys.

I've always loved them, and their personality is a perfect match for me.

http://www.dogsindepth.com/terrier_dog_breeds/images/bull_terrier_h03.jpg

Ok, now that I have everyone's attention...

If you were to get a dog, would you...
a. pay thousands of dollars to a breeder and get a purebred
or
b. get one from the shelter/pound

I really want a bull terrier, and if I can't find one in a shelter or a pound somewhere, I might just go directly to a breeder...but I'd much rather save a dog from the shelter. Or should I just stop being snobby and get a dog that'll still be a great companion, just not necessarily the breed I want?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LTw34F_CsQE

Worksafe visuals wise, not work safe lingo wise. And a hilarious infomercial!!!

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Try opening up the the LRV file of the same name in VLC and see what it is. The LRV is a super low res version for viewing over wifi. You may have to rename it .mp4
That is odd none-the-less.

Thanks! I'll give it a whirl.

I have been skiing for the last week and a half and been using the Hero3 for some videos. And the last day (today) I had two mystery videos. I know they didn't appear out of thin air, because they're between two other videos that i filmed for a specific purpose, and I know what those two videos should be! I know for a fact that a. both videos should be playable, and b. they should be a different size, since one was a quick run through the moguls, and another was an almost 15 minute ride from the top of a mountain all the way to the bottom.

The mystery part: both of these videos show up as 2.55GB in size, and blank. In other words, in the preview screen I get solid black. Open them up in any video playing software, and I get solid black and it won't play, can't forward it, etc.

Any suggestions?

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An old one:

What's the difference between a skydiver and a golfer?

A skydiver goes "oh shit" WHACK
A golfer goes WHACK "oh shit"

I have tears in my eyes from laughing so hard.

Q. What did the tree say to Sonny Bono?
A. I got you babe.



Post yours!

Thanks Spot. Ideally, I'd be using the GoPro for skydiving down the line. But by the time I'm ready to fly with a camera, they'll probably be on GoPro20.

Have all the kinks been worked out yet? Saw and read quite a few complaints on FB and some camera groups, but all that mixed in with positive comments as well. Has anyone here gotten one and used it extensively yet?

Also, are the GoPro3 mounts the same as GoPro2?

And in case anyone is wondering, I'm using my GoPro2 for winter sports right now. Not skydiving. So don't give me any crap about "...well you don't have enough jumps to jump with a camera..." because I know that. Asking about a GoPro3 because a friend is buying them in bulk and I may be able to get one quite a bit cheaper. Tempted, but not sure if it's worth it.

Stress at my old job made me do it!! I was teaching full time in a local university, and one semester I had this student who was a real cancer to the whole department. She complained about everyone, lied about professors/administrators from our department telling her things about her grades, etc. Expected her mommy/daddy (who were contributors to the school) to always call and make things better for her just with a phone call. Well, she was in my class, wasn't doing any work, and I was failing her. One day it got so bad, that I almost lost my cool with her bullshit in class, but instead, I kicked her out and told her to come back when she adjusted her attitude. She never came back btw.

Anyways, that day I was stressed as hell. Walked outside after class, sat down on the bench, and realized I was wound so tight that I would snap soon. Needed a way to de-stress. Looked up at the sky...and that was that. Did a tandem in 2003, 2005, and this happened in late 2008.

Privet Yad!

You don't really need an invite persay, you are just going on vacation, right? You should be fine.

Yesli budesh na vostochnom poberejie, dai znat.

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I have the problem that most of the women at the dropzone are 20 years younger than me, and it actually makes me feel like a pervy old man if I think of hitting on them. For some reason I have a problem with this. I'm probably just not quite old enough yet to enjoy being a pervy old man.

I AM!

Doesn't get me laid but I have fun with it anyway. Ya gotta be careful playing that role, though...it WILL happen: She calls your bluff; now whatchyagonnado?

Has your bluff ever been called?

Sounds like a great plan to me. Don't forget the handcuffs.

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Or rather...can it work? Or are skydivers predestined to date other skydivers?

never ever been a problem for me, In fact my wife bought me my AFF 1 courseHowever skydiving is an activity, it does NOT and never will take precedence over my wife.

You're smart between your ears.

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Hi!

It works for me... So far. I go to the DZ each Saturday until 2 (unless I have training or somesuch). And in New England we pretty much can only jump 6 months anyway. My wife is ok with this accommodation, but I do find myself wanting more. It's worked for 2 years now, so we'll see... Good luck! My wife has no interest so that isn't an option...

Nice. Where in New England do you jump?

Or rather...can it work? Or are skydivers predestined to date other skydivers?

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I could tell you quite the sob story about how my life isn't where I thought itd be, BUT you blossom where you are planted, you make goals, you live life, you love the journey, and you grow.... The "other" stuff... It falls into place or it doesn't , no stress. If there is something in your life you don't like (outside of comparison ) then you make the appropriate changes... Life is only WHAT you make it.

Good point luv...thanks.

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I dunno...I think it's always better to try to stay classy. That doesn't seem very classy to me.

Good point as well.

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Fully agreed!

That's what the blank helmet is for!

Well, then give me a few weeks to finish it, and you'll see a helmet that would make George Carlin blush.

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Coming into contact with the general wuffo public as I often do with demos, I find it much better to leave the questionable graphics off...never know who you might come in contact with or offend.

That being said, one guy on our team has the funniest little penis with sunglasses and a red circle & slash on his helmet...denoting 'no dickheads'.

Hahahahah!!!

Besides, I could always use a * instead of the 'u'.

I was told once to never have anything on you or IN you that may look bad on a coroners report or a newspaper photo...I use to just have:

Blood Type B+ on the back of my helmet, and in smaller letters Organ Donor on the front.

Thanks for not telling us what you've had IN you.

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Coming into contact with the general wuffo public as I often do with demos, I find it much better to leave the questionable graphics off...never know who you might come in contact with or offend.

That being said, one guy on our team has the funniest little penis with sunglasses and a red circle & slash on his helmet...denoting 'no dickheads'.

Hahahahah!!!

Besides, I could always use a * instead of the 'u'.

So, I'm finally getting around to working on the custom drawings on my helmet. I have come up with a few killer typographic designs, but a few of them involve the use of less than savory words, especially the phrase 'f*ck fear'. Although it looks damn cool, I'm wondering if I should put that on my helmet. It'd be pretty permanent.

On that note, would you ever embroider a curse word on your jump suit or rig? Or even get one as a tattoo? Of course it would have to do with the skydiving culture...not just random curse words.

Sending grandpa and you good healin' positive vibes. I've been through a lot this summer with my family...feel free to pm me if you need an ear.