The thinning of the herd...
 

Don White wrote:
"BAR" wrote in message
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Don White wrote:
"BAR" wrote in message
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The skydiver is the only sane one of the bunch. Stepping out of a
Casa-212, at 12,500 feet, with 20 of your friends with you and turning 4
or 5 points. Dumping the main at 2,000 and swooping in to a perfect one
point landing. Only thing better is the last load of the day dumping the
main at 6,000 reaching into your jumpsuit and pulling out a beer or two
and enjoying the peaceful ride. I sure do miss skydiving.


Land on your head once too often?
Actually no, I never landed on my head from a skydive. In fact I never had
to use my reserve, 1700 jumps all landing on a main canopy. Do you want to
read the newspaper articles written about me and my skydiving?


You mean the promotional ones you paid to have inserted?



Washington Times weekend magazine, late August 1990. This is the article
that caused my wife and I to meet. Do you want to ask her?

The Virginia-Pilot and Ledger Star, Sunday May 24 1992, front page. I'm
they guy in the second ring at 11 o'clock, blue jumpsuit with the red
and silver fan on the container.

The thinning of the herd...
 

HK wrote:
BAR wrote:
Don White wrote:
"BAR" wrote in message
. ..
The skydiver is the only sane one of the bunch. Stepping out of a
Casa-212, at 12,500 feet, with 20 of your friends with you and
turning 4 or 5 points. Dumping the main at 2,000 and swooping in to
a perfect one point landing. Only thing better is the last load of
the day dumping the main at 6,000 reaching into your jumpsuit and
pulling out a beer or two and enjoying the peaceful ride. I sure do
miss skydiving.



Land on your head once too often?

Actually no, I never landed on my head from a skydive. In fact I never
had to use my reserve, 1700 jumps all landing on a main canopy. Do you
want to read the newspaper articles written about me and my skydiving?




You quit much too soon.

No, I quit just about the right time. There was a crash of a Beech B-65
Queen Air in West Point, VA in September of 1995 where I lost 8 very
good friends, 12 souls total were lost in that accident. I had about 500
jumps out of that plane.

The thinning of the herd...
 

On Mar 2, 8:40*pm, HK wrote:
BAR wrote:
Don White wrote:
"BAR" wrote in message
m...
The skydiver is the only sane one of the bunch. Stepping out of a
Casa-212, at 12,500 feet, with 20 of your friends with you and
turning 4 or 5 points. Dumping the main at 2,000 and swooping in to a
perfect one point landing. Only thing better is the last load of the
day dumping the main at 6,000 reaching into your jumpsuit and pulling
out a beer or two and enjoying the peaceful ride. I sure do miss
skydiving.

Land on your head once too often?

Actually no, I never landed on my head from a skydive. In fact I never
had to use my reserve, 1700 jumps all landing on a main canopy. Do you
want to read the newspaper articles written about me and my skydiving?

You quit much too soon.- Hide quoted text -

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It's so refined and cultured to wish death upon someone. I'll bet Bert
has records of his jumps, unlike your many lies.

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On Mar 2, 6:26*pm, "JimH" wrote:
wrote in message

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On Mar 2, 6:03 pm, John H. wrote:





On Sun, 2 Mar 2008 17:38:33 -0500, "JimH" wrote:

wrote in message
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On Mar 2, 5:29 pm, "JimH" wrote:
wrote in message

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On Mar 2, 4:10 pm, "JimH" wrote:

wrote in message

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On Feb 29, 7:54 pm, DownTime wrote:

Tim wrote:

wrote:
The truly stupid will find ways to kill themselves, no matter
how
much
we try to protect them from themselves..

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,332514,00.html

Hope the captain goes down for manslaughter....

The article states that the guy that got mauled was a lawyer. I
didn't
think that sharks would attack lawyers our of professional
courtesy.

Er... maybe that's "snakes"

Which reminds me of another joke:

What's the difference betwene a dead snake in the road and a dead
lawyer
in the road?
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
Theres skid marks in front of the snake.

Just saw video of another darwin wannabe "captain" swimming with the
sharks.. At least it was the captain that lost his hand this time,
not
someone he suckered into paying him money.. hopefully he can't drive
any more... assholes..
=========

At what point in the deal does the captain put the gun to the
customers
head
and order him/her to sign on for the charter and jump in?- Hide
quoted
text -

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Well, by that logic, a drug dealer should be able to operate in the
open too. I know, I know,, drugs are illegal... So is most base
jumping, so should be shark diving, that's my point. It not only gets
people killed who go shark diving, but there is also good logic in the
idea that those sharks might come looking for food from someone who
was not stupid enough to train then to look to humans for food. What
is so difficult about that?
++++++++++++++++++++

I have very little sympathy for folks getting injured or killed while
involved in potential life threatening recreational activities such as
base
jumping and swimming with sharks.

Should we now start blaming the pilot when a sky diver dies after
jumping
off his plane and the parachute does not open?

No one put a gun to those folks heads to jump or dive..........where
does
taking responsibilities for ones actions kick in with you?- Hide quoted
text -

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You are missing the point. A fallen skydiver does not "teach" sharks
or airplanes to come closer to humans and kill innocents...

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I missed nothing. Believe what you want Scott. Have a good evening.

In other words.....he totally missed the point, realizes it now, but wants
to brush you off rather than admit his error.

Good job!
--
John H

"All decisions are the result of binary thinking."- Hide quoted text -

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Maybe I should throw in some obligatory insults and insinuations next
time...;)
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Herring and a few others here would certainly connect to that!

We had a discussion. *We disagreed. *We were civil while doing so. *No
insults.......no bringing up ones family members.....just a disagreement.
One opinion vs. another. *No harm. *No foul.

Maybe some folks can learn from this thread. * ;-)- Hide quoted text -

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Jim, your BFF Harry is the single most insulting person in rec.boats.
Why didn't you mention that?

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On Mar 2, 5:29*pm, "JimH" wrote:
wrote in message

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On Mar 2, 4:10 pm, "JimH" wrote:





wrote in message

...
On Feb 29, 7:54 pm, DownTime wrote:

Tim wrote:

wrote:
The truly stupid will find ways to kill themselves, no matter how
much
we try to protect them from themselves..

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,332514,00.html

Hope the captain goes down for manslaughter....

The article states that the guy that got mauled was a lawyer. I didn't
think that sharks would attack lawyers our of professional courtesy.

Er... maybe that's "snakes"

Which reminds me of another joke:

What's the difference betwene a dead snake in the road and a dead lawyer
in the road?
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
Theres skid marks in front of the snake.

Just saw video of another darwin wannabe "captain" swimming with the
sharks.. At least it was the captain that lost his hand this time, not
someone he suckered into paying him money.. hopefully he can't drive
any more... assholes..
=========

At what point in the deal does the captain put the gun to the customers
head
and order him/her to sign on for the charter and jump in?- Hide quoted
text -

- Show quoted text -

Well, by that logic, a drug dealer should be able to operate in the
open too. I know, I know,, drugs are illegal... So is most base
jumping, so should be shark diving, that's my point. It not only gets
people killed who go shark diving, but there is also good logic in the
idea that those sharks might come looking for food from someone who
was not stupid enough to train then to look to humans for food. What
is so difficult about that?
++++++++++++++++++++

I have very little sympathy for folks getting injured or killed while
involved in potential life threatening recreational activities such as base
jumping and swimming with sharks.

then you should also have very little sympathy for those that are
getting injured or killed from other careless acts, like not taking
care of theirselves, allowing themselves to be in the vicinity of
various chemicals, and other environmental hazards for years, those
that drive cars, those that cross the street, those that drive trucks,
those that operate heavy machinery, and on and on.

Should we now start blaming the pilot when a sky diver dies after jumping
off his plane and the parachute does not open?

No one put a gun to those folks heads to jump or dive..........where does
taking responsibilities for ones actions kick in with you?-

You take risks every day of your life.

The thinning of the herd...
 

The thinning of the herd...
 

On Mar 3, 9:10*am, BAR wrote:
wrote:
On Mar 2, 8:40 pm, HK wrote:
BAR wrote:
Don White wrote:
"BAR" wrote in message
news:3_ednUrC8v9jrFbanZ2dnUVZ_oWdnZ2d@comcast. com...
The skydiver is the only sane one of the bunch. Stepping out of a
Casa-212, at 12,500 feet, with 20 of your friends with you and
turning 4 or 5 points. Dumping the main at 2,000 and swooping in to a
perfect one point landing. Only thing better is the last load of the
day dumping the main at 6,000 reaching into your jumpsuit and pulling
out a beer or two and enjoying the peaceful ride. I sure do miss
skydiving.
Land on your head once too often?
Actually no, I never landed on my head from a skydive. In fact I never
had to use my reserve, 1700 jumps all landing on a main canopy. Do you
want to read the newspaper articles written about me and my skydiving?
You quit much too soon.- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -

It's so refined and cultured to wish death upon someone. I'll bet Bert
has records of his jumps, unlike your many lies.

I have newspaper articles, national organizations and international
organizations that can verify my jumps. I even taught the current USPA
Director of Safety & Training how to skydive.- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -

Ever go to Zephyrhills, FL?

The thinning of the herd...
 

The thinning of the herd...
 

On Mar 3, 9:30*am, BAR wrote:
wrote:
On Mar 3, 9:10 am, BAR wrote:
wrote:
On Mar 2, 8:40 pm, HK wrote:
BAR wrote:
Don White wrote:
"BAR" wrote in message
news:3_ednUrC8v9jrFbanZ2dnUVZ_oWdnZ2d@comcas t.com...
The skydiver is the only sane one of the bunch. Stepping out of a
Casa-212, at 12,500 feet, with 20 of your friends with you and
turning 4 or 5 points. Dumping the main at 2,000 and swooping in to a
perfect one point landing. Only thing better is the last load of the
day dumping the main at 6,000 reaching into your jumpsuit and pulling
out a beer or two and enjoying the peaceful ride. I sure do miss
skydiving.
Land on your head once too often?
Actually no, I never landed on my head from a skydive. In fact I never
had to use my reserve, 1700 jumps all landing on a main canopy. Do you
want to read the newspaper articles written about me and my skydiving?
You quit much too soon.- Hide quoted text -
- Show quoted text -
It's so refined and cultured to wish death upon someone. I'll bet Bert
has records of his jumps, unlike your many lies.
I have newspaper articles, national organizations and international
organizations that can verify my jumps. I even taught the current USPA
Director of Safety & Training how to skydive.- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -

Ever go to Zephyrhills, FL?

Spent many a winter and spring at Z-Hills, Deland was to serious. They
usually had at least three DC-3's with Casa 212's, Skyvans and other
assorted aircraft. My favorite jump plan was the DeHaviland Caribou. The
one plan I Wish I had jumped from was the 727.- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -

I'll bet we know some of the same people. Z-hills used to be wild,
back before the drop zone, now Skydive City was moved across the
airport. Back when you had to drive through the golf course to get
there. The Odyssey used to be THE place for skydivers to go after
hours. I've seen some things!! Ever been there? If you remember, the
whole ceiling was a chalkboard, and there was chalk at every
table....Roberta (Bert) owned the place. There and OJ's Oyster Bar
were the places to go. Ever been on Mr. Douglas, the prettiest DC-3
ever? Baby blue with blue tinted windows!!

The thinning of the herd...
 

On Mar 3, 9:30*am, BAR wrote:
wrote:
On Mar 3, 9:10 am, BAR wrote:
wrote:
On Mar 2, 8:40 pm, HK wrote:
BAR wrote:
Don White wrote:
"BAR" wrote in message
news:3_ednUrC8v9jrFbanZ2dnUVZ_oWdnZ2d@comcas t.com...
The skydiver is the only sane one of the bunch. Stepping out of a
Casa-212, at 12,500 feet, with 20 of your friends with you and
turning 4 or 5 points. Dumping the main at 2,000 and swooping in to a
perfect one point landing. Only thing better is the last load of the
day dumping the main at 6,000 reaching into your jumpsuit and pulling
out a beer or two and enjoying the peaceful ride. I sure do miss
skydiving.
Land on your head once too often?
Actually no, I never landed on my head from a skydive. In fact I never
had to use my reserve, 1700 jumps all landing on a main canopy. Do you
want to read the newspaper articles written about me and my skydiving?
You quit much too soon.- Hide quoted text -
- Show quoted text -
It's so refined and cultured to wish death upon someone. I'll bet Bert
has records of his jumps, unlike your many lies.
I have newspaper articles, national organizations and international
organizations that can verify my jumps. I even taught the current USPA
Director of Safety & Training how to skydive.- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -

Ever go to Zephyrhills, FL?

Spent many a winter and spring at Z-Hills, Deland was to serious. They
usually had at least three DC-3's with Casa 212's, Skyvans and other
assorted aircraft. My favorite jump plan was the DeHaviland Caribou. The
one plan I Wish I had jumped from was the 727.- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -

My dad is facinated by the new winged shoots. He was in charge of a
huge equipment packing facility and school during WWII in the asian
theater 45-47... But he only jumped when it was required.