JohnMitchell 16 #526 December 17, 2014 jimmytavino We went to Denver, and then on to Vail, Colo. Saw nothing but Sunny skies .. and temps in the 50s... just a wonderful trip..... Nice trip, beautiful country, but those temps are hell on the ski resorts. Was Vail open for skiing yet? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #527 December 17, 2014 QuoteA few years ago I had nasal surgery to repair damage from slipping on ice and slamming my face into concrete steps. I never want surgery on that part of my body again! I've broken my nose 4 times, resulting in 2 rhinoplasty operations and another surgery to remove scar tissue. The polyp surgery is actually hurting the least out of all of them. But, I agree; I'm hoping to not have any more surgeries on my nose!She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fastphil 0 #528 December 17, 2014 Going thru old accumulations. I uncovered a frap hat and a couple of blast handles too... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rick 67 #529 December 17, 2014 skymama [I'm hoping to not have any more surgeries on my nose! sooo where would you like to have more surgeries You can't be drunk all day if you don't start early! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimmytavino 16 #530 December 18, 2014 JohnMitchell *** We went to Denver, and then on to Vail, Colo. Saw nothing but Sunny skies .. and temps in the 50s... just a wonderful trip..... Nice trip, beautiful country, but those temps are hell on the ski resorts. Was Vail open for skiing yet? the temps in the Fifties were in Denver. The scoreboard at the Stadium reached 58 around 4 PM local time, on Sunday The Ski areas WERE open and we were told they had gotten about 2 Feet of natural snow a week earlier and had been Making snow for about as long. The air temps were lower up at 10,000 feet ASL Got into the Teens overnight !!!Clear skies a nearly full moon and lots of stars and the snow was piled here and there near the skiing areas... While some of our group DID ski, we did not. Lots of walking around, window shopping, riding the free shuttle buses, and taking pictures. Vail was surprisingly NOT real crowded, as the season had only just started, and it was a monday . Kinda Nice...We could come and go easily, anywhere in the Village. They had an outdoor skating rink, and Lights and decorations here and there. Candy stores, Clothing stores, souvenir shops, eateries... The skiing places , Vail and Arapahoe Basin were running at a nice pace...a little crowded but very easy to get back onto the lifts, as indicated by those who did ski. we had Fun...so i posted the DAMN pictures!!!!! i'll look forward to the NEXT fun thing we Do... and will hope to have the camera handy.. jmy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tisket 0 #531 December 20, 2014 Not gonna put up any pictures until I have it in my grubby little hands in 6-8 weeks, but I bit the bullet this week and have officially ordered my first rig. Been watching the classifieds for 3 months and only 1 rig that would come close to fitting has come up. The seller went silent when I asked about having it sent to my DZ so my rigger could inspect it and I'm not buying something like that sight unseen. So I decided screw it, if I'm going to spend this much money, why not spend a little more and get custom? My wallet hurts something fierce though... If you can't convince them, keep them confused. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnMitchell 16 #532 December 20, 2014 Ahhh, you'll be glad you did. Nothing like having your own gear. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tisket 0 #533 December 20, 2014 No doubt, I prefer knowing exactly what my gear has been through. Plus, having my own gear will make visiting other DZs and attending boogies that much easier. Rental gear is a wonderful thing, getting bruised from the gear because of poor fit (the harness is too wide across the shoulders) just gets old fast.If you can't convince them, keep them confused. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mr2mk1g 10 #534 December 20, 2014 I could but she'd kill me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 2,026 #535 December 20, 2014 Eight days in the Virgin Islands.... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PLFKING 4 #536 December 21, 2014 I could handle 8 days of that scenery. Don "When in doubt I whip it out, I got me a rock-and-roll band. It's a free-for-all." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,590 #537 December 21, 2014 kallend Eight days in the Virgin Islands. Does the babe come with the boat, or is that extra?"There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnMitchell 16 #538 December 21, 2014 kallend Eight days in the Virgin Islands. You are my new hero. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NewGuy2005 53 #539 December 21, 2014 kallend Eight days in the Virgin Islands. Another knockout!! That looks like fun. Do you rent these boats at these destinations or have you been sailing it from place to place? Have you been sailing a long time or is it a recent hobby? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phillbo 11 #540 December 21, 2014 Love the BVI.. We charter a cat out of Tortola every other year. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gearless_chris 1 #541 December 22, 2014 I have been doing a little experimenting with lighting."If it wasn't easy stupid people couldn't do it", Duane. My momma said I could be anything I wanted when I grew up, so I became an a$$hole. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 2,026 #542 December 22, 2014 ryoder ***Eight days in the Virgin Islands. Does the babe come with the boat, or is that extra?Came with the boat.... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 220 #543 December 22, 2014 I did some pickling and canning yesterday, it was quite jarring. In no particular order, Pickled: Apples Asparagus Cucumbers Cauliflower Carrots Jalepenos and Peppers from the garden Canning: (In a spiced sugarcane reduction syrup) Apples and Berries Apples Cherries, Blackberries and Cherries Apples and Bourbon (Pritchards Double Barrel) I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
davjohns 1 #544 December 23, 2014 Finally! It wasn't raining today, so I pulled away from work early so I still had some daylight left. (It's 5pm here and already dark) I got to French tune my new bow. The next to last shot frayed the string. The final shot centered the string and buried in the target with a 'pop!'. Time to go upstairs and shoot the pistol now. I'm getting better, but I seriously miss summer activities. DavidI know it just wouldnt be right to kill all the stupid people that we meet.. But do you think it would be appropriate to just remove all of the warning labels and let nature take its course. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BIGUN 1,297 #545 December 23, 2014 Ummm... so what the hell is that thing?!?!?!? Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 2,026 #546 December 24, 2014 davjohnsFinally! It wasn't raining today, so I pulled away from work early so I still had some daylight left. (It's 5pm here and already dark) I got to French tune my new bow. The next to last shot frayed the string. The final shot centered the string and buried in the target with a 'pop!'. Time to go upstairs and shoot the pistol now. I'm getting better, but I seriously miss summer activities. David The Battle of Agincourt was decided with somewhat simpler ones.... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 2,026 #547 December 24, 2014 JohnMitchell ***Eight days in the Virgin Islands. You are my new hero. Hey, just wait a week for the photos of the next trip!... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnMitchell 16 #548 December 24, 2014 kallend Hey, just wait a week for the photos of the next trip! Damn! I'll be waiting right here. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PLFKING 4 #549 December 24, 2014 Geez-louise........wouldn't it be easier just to drag a small cannon ? Don "When in doubt I whip it out, I got me a rock-and-roll band. It's a free-for-all." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fastphil 0 #550 December 24, 2014 kallend***Finally! It wasn't raining today, so I pulled away from work early so I still had some daylight left. (It's 5pm here and already dark) I got to French tune my new bow. The next to last shot frayed the string. The final shot centered the string and buried in the target with a 'pop!'. Time to go upstairs and shoot the pistol now. I'm getting better, but I seriously miss summer activities. David The Battle of Agincourt was decided with somewhat simpler ones. That's more contraption than it is bow. Here's a somewhat simpler one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
