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  1. Thank you very much for all who took the time to reply; I appreciate it. I look forward to jumping again when this is all behind me, and I see that it will be quite some time before it is safe to do so.

    Blue skies to all!
    'To fly is heaven, to freefall is divine'

    'You only need 2 tools. WD40 for when it doesn't move but should, and duct tape for when it moves but shouldn't'

  2. +1 for Cookie! I bought a camera helmet from them and they were very helpful with my questions.

    I bought it through Chuting Star, and Mike was as excellent as Cookie. +1 to him too!
    'To fly is heaven, to freefall is divine'

    'You only need 2 tools. WD40 for when it doesn't move but should, and duct tape for when it moves but shouldn't'

  3. Hi Paul, good question, I should have added that. It is a 'full-size' cut. I haven't seen it from under the dressing yet, but the surgeon said 'about 5 centimeters'.

    Thanks!
    'To fly is heaven, to freefall is divine'

    'You only need 2 tools. WD40 for when it doesn't move but should, and duct tape for when it moves but shouldn't'

  4. I hope this is the right forum for this question.

    I was fortunate/ unfortunate (depending on your timeline viewpoint!) to have my inflamed appendix removed a few days ago, and am now recovering. The surgeon was excellent and highly experienced, and provided me with ample time to ask several questions.

    However, being in Saudi Arabia, he has never been exposed to skydiving; private aircraft are effectively illegal here, so jump planes and dropzones don't exist. When he said to take it easy on sport for a while, I asked how long before jumping again, as I have a trip back to Texas slated for later this month and one to Washington next month. He asked whether it was a 'serious' sport (meaning as in heavy exertion etc), which was a bit difficult to answer when one considers all the possible parameters. He asked how it compared to tennis as a sport, and I said it contained less exertion than fit tennis. He then advised me not to jump for at least 3 months.....

    I would like to know from other jumpers who have cutaway their appendixes, how long their actual recovery time was before they were completely confident in doing another jump. Also if any doctors or sports doctors might read this, I would appreciate a professional experienced opinion greatly as well.

    The information is just for reference; I know everybody recovers at different rates and what is good for the goose may not be good for the gander; nor will I take any opinion as gospel. But please do respond!

    For additional information, I jump a pretty docile 7-cell PD Storm 190 loaded at about 1.2-1.3, have 242 jumps with 200 on the Storm.

    Thanks very much in advance! Blue skies to all...
    'To fly is heaven, to freefall is divine'

    'You only need 2 tools. WD40 for when it doesn't move but should, and duct tape for when it moves but shouldn't'

  6. Hey Joel! I live in South FW and jump most weekends. Shoot me a PM if you want a ride out to meet the folks at SDD or SD35.

    Welcome to Cowtown... B|

    'To fly is heaven, to freefall is divine'

    'You only need 2 tools. WD40 for when it doesn't move but should, and duct tape for when it moves but shouldn't'

  7. I got a Storm at the end of last year, and I am very, very happy with it. It gives repetitive good openings, feels very solid in flight and has a large amount of flare power. Loading is 1.1:1.

    I have done a few jumps on a Sabre as well, but not enough to be able to make a decent comparison; they were also enjoyable jumps.
    'To fly is heaven, to freefall is divine'

    'You only need 2 tools. WD40 for when it doesn't move but should, and duct tape for when it moves but shouldn't'

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    I'm not happy >:(, but I won't let that affect the way I treat my DZ family. So I'll put on a happy face :)



    HELLO to everybody!

    And a hug for Karen to help whatever is bothering you become just a little bit less bothersome.... :)
    'To fly is heaven, to freefall is divine'

    'You only need 2 tools. WD40 for when it doesn't move but should, and duct tape for when it moves but shouldn't'

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    'The Dive' cafe at Skydive Dallas has some EXCELLENT food. Much better than we skydivers deserve.



    It used to be:(. Chef Mike is not running it anymore.[:/] It was the best food for miles untill he left. Now its just food.


    Chef Mike did have some interesting creations. But overall, it's still better than most dz food.

    And where the hell were you Friday?


    Those chicken 'n cheese quesadillas still hit the spot perfectly!

    Yeah, the 'Green Machine' was conspicuously absent this weekend...??:o
    'To fly is heaven, to freefall is divine'

    'You only need 2 tools. WD40 for when it doesn't move but should, and duct tape for when it moves but shouldn't'

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    This thread reminds me of a thought I get from time to time:
    It never ceases to amaze me that there are millions and millions of people in the world who absolutely hate each other's guts, and have seen each other naked.



    Now that was funny.....:D:D

    Reminds me of the words to a song, I forget who sang it, "Even though the prospect sickens, brother here we go again!"B|B|B|

    Wait, actually, I do remember. It was on an old LP (remember those flat round black things called 'records') my dad had, and the artist was named Tom Lehrer...
    'To fly is heaven, to freefall is divine'

    'You only need 2 tools. WD40 for when it doesn't move but should, and duct tape for when it moves but shouldn't'

  12. Great Jump! And Congratulations!!

    SDD is such a cool place; can't wait to be back in a couple of weeks...

    Great video, Nick, as always!

    Blues.....
    'To fly is heaven, to freefall is divine'

    'You only need 2 tools. WD40 for when it doesn't move but should, and duct tape for when it moves but shouldn't'

  13. Following on from my post several pages back and several more jumps on my STORM 190:

    I still love my STORM!!!B|B|B|

    'To fly is heaven, to freefall is divine'

    'You only need 2 tools. WD40 for when it doesn't move but should, and duct tape for when it moves but shouldn't'

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    No nut-job pt's 2day, eh??:P



    No patients at all today...:)
    I am all alone in a big giant office with nothing to do ......


    but post on dz.com ....:D


    Well, while u r posting, make some posts on the 'rack' thread!:ph34r:;)
    'To fly is heaven, to freefall is divine'

    'You only need 2 tools. WD40 for when it doesn't move but should, and duct tape for when it moves but shouldn't'

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    Shes just afraid to be tied to one man...s bed



    Not at all. One man is my goal. :)


    Sure, but the 'tied to the bed' bit is theonlyski's goal!:P:D:D
    'To fly is heaven, to freefall is divine'

    'You only need 2 tools. WD40 for when it doesn't move but should, and duct tape for when it moves but shouldn't'

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    It's not the quantity, it's the quality. ;)


    Can't argue with that.. Quality over quantity any day of the week :)
    But then someone with quantity can always be trained :ph34r::ph34r::P

    Would you like to test that theory? I volunteer :)

    She said trained, not tamed!!!:D
    'To fly is heaven, to freefall is divine'

    'You only need 2 tools. WD40 for when it doesn't move but should, and duct tape for when it moves but shouldn't'

  19. Ah, that's a bummer... Sy kort 'n skop in die gat!

    So the e-mail from you regarding you inviting me to the all expenses paid week of skydiving, scuba diving and drinking in Belize wasn't really from you? And we're not really going?? Devastation...[:/][:/]

    Worst thing is, tho', unless the mods help you out you start again at post #1! :P:P

    But thanks for the info, you make a very good point about the 'secret' password question...

    'To fly is heaven, to freefall is divine'

    'You only need 2 tools. WD40 for when it doesn't move but should, and duct tape for when it moves but shouldn't'

  20. VIBES to you, buddy!!

    I just did 8 jumps at SDD on Monday; awesome!

    B|B|B|

    'To fly is heaven, to freefall is divine'

    'You only need 2 tools. WD40 for when it doesn't move but should, and duct tape for when it moves but shouldn't'

  22. That is a great story! Thank you for posting it!

    Blue skies to all this weekend:)

    'To fly is heaven, to freefall is divine'

    'You only need 2 tools. WD40 for when it doesn't move but should, and duct tape for when it moves but shouldn't'

  24. Research has concluded that it would likely be easier for a turtle to tie his tail than his dick.....B|

    'To fly is heaven, to freefall is divine'

    'You only need 2 tools. WD40 for when it doesn't move but should, and duct tape for when it moves but shouldn't'

  25. I had to smile at this!

    The picture of the rig in likestojump's post with "Let It Go" on the cutaway handle is Jeanette's rig, which I mentioned in my reply. She bought it from likestojump, so now you know exactly what it looks like!:D:D

    'To fly is heaven, to freefall is divine'

    'You only need 2 tools. WD40 for when it doesn't move but should, and duct tape for when it moves but shouldn't'