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  1. I'll be there for both the Ga and Dropzone records. When will the particulars be available? Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, Shouting "...holy shit...what a ride!"
  2. Hey, take a deep breath, ....hold it....and gently exhale. From what I've read, he/she is not worth it. Remember "SERENITY NOW!" Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, Shouting "...holy shit...what a ride!"
  3. Jack Daniel's or Maker's Mark Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, Shouting "...holy shit...what a ride!"
  4. Ck will be open on the 1st, usually between 9:00 and 10:00. I'll be there. Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, Shouting "...holy shit...what a ride!"
  5. philly51

    Burying a Bone

    Male dog........any hole. Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, Shouting "...holy shit...what a ride!"
  6. I agree with the "tough" approach, not the "spy" approach. Once caught, it's the end. Keep plugging away at the communicating thing. In time, your daughter will be amazed as to how smart you became between the time she was 16 and the time when she becomes 21. Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, Shouting "...holy shit...what a ride!"
  7. Probably about 0 at 14k at Cross Keys. Slightly warmer in the afternoon Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, Shouting "...holy shit...what a ride!"
  8. Factory Diver for winter, no gears, ratchets, buttons, etc. Protec for summer combat rw. Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, Shouting "...holy shit...what a ride!"
  9. Count me in. Liz Jason Bobby Pancake Pj & Donna Kim Rudderraw DAless & Sharon Paul & Joanna Al & Lauren Steve Love Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, Shouting "...holy shit...what a ride!"
  10. I jump year round (Cross Keys) and used a balaclava before switching to a full face. Since your profile lists you as a student, that might be an option. Gloves are the trickiest. Latex didn't work for me, but has for others. If you can, try not to put your gloves on until 5 minutes before exit, this prevents sweaty hands especially if you're in a heated plane and near the pilot. Last year I wore lined wind pants, silk long sleeved t shirt, turtleneck, and a nylon wind shirt (unlined). Coldest temp at altitude was -28F, and I jumped all day. Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, Shouting "...holy shit...what a ride!"
  11. First couple of years I went with the balaclava under a Protec. No problems. I've since used a Factory Diver, which fits me better than any other helmet I've tried and is slightly warmer. Try them all on WITH any audibles in them that you plan to use. Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, Shouting "...holy shit...what a ride!"
  12. Depending on where you jump, some dzs set limits for jumping in winds that are not in the optimum range. Most use jump numbers (hard to verify) but have now switched to licenses. It's up to you. Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, Shouting "...holy shit...what a ride!"
  13. Jamie Lee Curtis in "Trading Places" Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, Shouting "...holy shit...what a ride!"
  14. My first alti was an FT-50 which worked great until about my 30th jump, when it seized at 9k on the way to altitude. Returned it to Aerostore, where they checked it out in a chamber and replaced it for free. The 2nd one worked fine until I dropped it and then it suffered the same malady as yours. Try to wind it a few revolutions and see if that helps. They are quaranteed, but the shipping delay, etc. to France might be a hassle. Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, Shouting "...holy shit...what a ride!"
  15. While on a dinner date, the woman informed me that I "have a nice tan head." Being somewhat hair challenged, I took that as a left handed compliment. Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, Shouting "...holy shit...what a ride!"
  16. Don't have a pic, but had to mention Marley from Cross Keys. She passed away in June and the dz hasn't been the same. Tammi/Scott hope the "big" guy recovers soon. Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, Shouting "...holy shit...what a ride!"
  17. Age: 54 Sex: M TIME: .2468 Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, Shouting "...holy shit...what a ride!"
  18. Served in Uncle Sam's Misguided Children 1969-72. MOS was 2831, (Radio Relay Tech). Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, Shouting "...holy shit...what a ride!"
  19. 0:0:0.........5"-6" of rain tends to hinder one's pursuit of happiness. Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, Shouting "...holy shit...what a ride!"
  20. The Skydiving Magazine DOES have them. I bought one last month. Go to their website store to order one. Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, Shouting "...holy shit...what a ride!"
  21. In addition to all the other suggestions, wear sunglasses for at least 1/2 hour before loading the plane and on the ride to altitude. Remove them at least at the 2 minute warning or when they open the door. This will insure your optimum night vision and prevent the inevitable turning on of a strobe or flashlight in the plane from ruining your night vision. It takes approximately 20 minutes for your eyes to readjust. Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, Shouting "...holy shit...what a ride!"
  22. Hey Top, how about a Marine big way? Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, Shouting "...holy shit...what a ride!"
  23. Jen, Good luck on the test and if you can, take the "C" test the same day. The results stay in effect for a year. Next time I see you, we can take care of the rw stuff. Steve Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, Shouting "...holy shit...what a ride!"
  24. Please excuse me, the rsl was connected but I did cut away and I did deploy the reserve. It was a total mal. The rig was somewhat tight on me, but the owner had used it for over 100 jumps and he's bigger than I am. Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, Shouting "...holy shit...what a ride!"
  25. Last year I had a bag lock on a borrowed rig. On the 2nd jump of the day, pitched at 3k, and nothing. Elbowed the container, tried to reach the bridle, no dice. Cutaway and the rsl pulled the reserve. Uneventful landing. When I hit the ground, the D bag fell out of the container. A fellow jumper told me that he saw the deployment, the container opened, full bridle extension, pc inflated and zip. Did I do the right thing? I'm here talking about it. Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, Shouting "...holy shit...what a ride!"