wildblue

that was hilarious! check out http://www.thinkgeek.com/stuff/vi-emacs.html But seriously, put the Jolt down and go jump...

That's why I take my motorcycle wherever I can yeah, that's it, I ride it for the gas mileage...

If you can find it, this is a good one to read too Parachting Folklore, (The Evolution of Freefall) By Michael Horan Parachuting Resources, 1980

http://www.wildbluesky.com/first_jump_stories.htm has 11 first jumps stories so far. That should keep you entertained for awhile! Anyone who wants their story there too, email it to me or let me know where I can copy and paste from!

How do you have 45 jumps and are not able to stop a spin?

Four Canadian pilots have departed Calgary, Alberta, to attempt to rescue a seriously ill U.S. doctor at the South Pole's Amunsden-Scott research station. The pilots are flying two De Havilland Twin Otters equipped to endure temperatures reaching minus-103 degrees Fahrenheit. Current temperatures at the pole run near minus-76 degrees. The Pole is quite capable of posting temperatures low enough to freeze fuel and oil. Dr. Ronald Shemenski, 59, is the only physician at the research station, and is suffering from pancreatitus. The four pilots -- Sean Loutitt, Mark Carey, Tony Szekely and Matt Gacek -- all have Antarctic experience and took on the challenge after hearing that the U.S. LC-130 Hercules intended for the operation would be unable to function at the temperatures offered by the budding Antarctic winter. It seems the Hercules encounters system limitations at temperatures below minus-67 degrees. The National Post on Monday quoted a fellow Calgary pilot: "They are risking their lives, big time. This is a really serious, extreme operation. I wouldn't want to be down there." Last word on the pilots, as of Tuesday night, had them southbound through Chile and ahead of schedule.

Ekky-ekky-ekky-ekky-z'Bang, zoom-Boing, z'nourrrwringmm

that's funny.. my mom used to sing that all the time. wonder what that means......

Haha! I'm so glad I'm not alone! My stories: I used to have my spare set of googles hanging from my rearview mirror. I'd put them on and hang my head out the window for my "wind in your face" fix. It got even funnier when I was following a friend of mine, and he put on his goggles and stuck his head out his window, so of course I followed, so did my passenger (also a skydiver). So I guess we were working on a 3-way. I also have a bike. It'll do 120 pretty easy, and get there in a hurry. Most people tuck in when they're doing that, I just sit up so I can feel the wind! Haven't worn my rig on it. I think if I ever do, it'll be in one of those hiking style backpacks. Pammi - They're coming to take me away haha hoho hehe to the funny farm! where life is sweet! :)

did it look something like this? ftp://129.2.229.250/BASE/basecollision.avi

Actually, I see that as a reason to not lose altitude awareness... not as a reason to never jump without a Cypres. I wonder how many people who don't have an aad just lose altitude awareness and burn in.

Whoa.. back up. I never said I was "anti-AAD" ... sorry if I gave that impression. Unless I start seeing fatalities attributed to a CYPRES aad, I will always be for them. My rig has a Cypres, and I just ordered a new rig with a Cypres. I think AADs are fantastic, I just think people rely on them too much. The statement "I won't jump without one" I just can't comprehend. But again, it's all a personal decision. Do your research, make the calculations.. it's your life. RSL - there's a whole other debate we probably shouldn't start. But you're right, it's just like deciding to jump with an aad or not. I looked at all side, and decided I didn't want an RSL. Your opinion may differ, and that's fine, as long as you looked at all sides and did your research, I will respect you choice.

42 is the meaning of life, the universe, and everything. As for what this tread is about.. I'm not sure. I don't think RC knows either, I'm not completely sure she actually started it.

You just made Mt Dew come out my nose. I had this image of Jesse Jackson (saw him on tv this morning, media-whoring again about how he could have gotten our aircrew back) :)

Well, my weekend job really isn't one I can call in sick to. If I don't show up, the class just gets cancelled, and I don't get paid :( On the upside, it's getting dark later, and I might be able to let the class go early. Hmmm..... of course that would just lead to a night of drinking and telling tales around the fire all night, then 'accidently' getting on the first load Sunday morning... I'm leaning towards fruce's way of thinking.....

Ok, it's supposed to be nice weather this weekend (a rare thing around here) The only problem is I work on Saturday, which leaves Sunday... Easter Sunday. My girlfriend wants me to go to "brunch" with her family, and she wants to go to Easter services with my family.... I'm thinkin' "Go jumpin'!" I doubt God will strike me down, I'm sure he understands. My family doesn't really care that much... so do I go jump and piss the girlfriend off? What do you think? I just saw a bird fly 2 circles past my office window.. just now as I was typing this. I'll take that as a sign ;)

screw it, if they don't want to hire me because I'm a skydiver, then I don't want to work there.

lummy - I wouldn't have to pick the lock. I got one of the building security guards hooked on skydiving! She could just accidently forget to lock it!

well, I work on the 22nd floor of a building, so I have a perfect view of the weather. I also spend a few mins a day picking out potential landing areas.... ;) My computer's wallpaper is made up of skydiving photos, and I have about 100 movies on my drive here at work (Ain't T-1s great?!) Oh, and let's not forget the doodles of airplanes and parachutes on the white board in my office. I wonder if they'll let me build a shelf in my office like I did at home to hang the rig and gear from....

Is he a Christian? CSA could be Christian Skydivers Association. MB is probably muff bros. http://www.muffbros.com/

Somebody help me out with this. I've never jumped with a camera, so I'm having a hard time envisioning how lines get tangled with it. Would it depend on how it's mounted? Side vs. top, "L" vs. box? Bad position on deployment? Just one of those "It happens"? I remember seeing a video somewhere of this happening to some one, but he got his helmet off and was fine (the helmet stayed in the lines until landing) but I didn't see how it got there in the first place.

Well, I must be one of the lucky ones then. I'm salary - I work 40-45 hours a week. Every once in awhile I have to come in on a Saturday or Sunday, but, that usually means the following Wed I'll take off (DZ has $15 jumps on Wed!) It's funny, I can't really call in sick when it's 70 and sunny, the boss knows what I'm doing. It's ok though, he's a pilot and he does the same thing. I keep trying to talk the company into a "Demonstration Skydiving Team" ... they're not buying it though ;)

Well, I was going to ask you if you had any problems with thedigitaldog.com - but they're out of business now. I've been looking at crazydigital.com, they have the 110 for $1,417. Anyone have a good place to find prices for something like this?

I disagree. I'm not going to get into a debate on this, I'm only going to give you my view. I realize I'm not going to change your opinion, and you are not going to change mine. If you're that worried about getting knocked unconcious, then maybe you're getting in on jumps that you shouldn't be, either because you don't trust the people you're jumping with, or you don't trust your own skill to see and avoid the meat missle aimed at your cerebellum. Just the way I feel. I do agree with you that everyone is entitled to their own personal choice.

same name, different person.