A Book By Roger Nelson

[MissMelissa 0]

Not sure where the best place to post this...

Roger (my dad) wrote a book before he passed away. In his own words his describes the adventures of his life. Due to be released at the end of September.

Check it out:

www.SugarAlpha.com

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[rwieder 0]

SugarAlpha Dot Com

Viola!

-Richard-
"You're Holding The Rope And I'm Taking The Fall"

[ryoder 1,590]

Well that sample chapter took me by surprise. Is this a "tell all" written in a fictional style?

"There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones.

[airtwardo 7]

Looking forward to getting it.

~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~

[skittles_of_SDC 0]

Saw that one on the SDC boards. I look forward to checking it out. I have nothing but respect for the man that built such an amazing DZ. Wish I could have met him.

[ryoder 1,590]

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Looking forward to getting it.

To see how it portrays you?

"There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones.

[SkyPiggie 0]

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Viola!

A viola is a musical instrument.
Did you mean "voila"?

[SkyPiggie 0]

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I have nothing but respect for the man that built such an amazing DZ. Wish I could have met him.

Is that respect tempered any by the fact that he was an illegal drug runner and did felony prison time?

[warpedskydiver 0]

Now is about the time to shut the hell up.

[futuredivot 0]

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Now is about the time to shut the hell up.

Let me say it without the smiley face

You are only as strong as the prey you devour

[warpedskydiver 0]

I wasn't smiling

[skittles_of_SDC 0]

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I have nothing but respect for the man that built such an amazing DZ. Wish I could have met him.

Is that respect tempered any by the fact that he was an illegal drug runner and did felony prison time?

Seriously, dude you might wanna watch what you say around here. I didn't know the man, but there are plenty of people here who did that might take a lot of offense to that statement.

[skittles_of_SDC 0]

Btw, what have you done for the sport? I'm not gonna say you haven't done anything because I don't know that you didn't. But I'd like to hear what you have done for the sport.

[diablopilot 2]

Looking forward to it, and don't let any critics get ya down.

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You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously.

[MissMelissa 0]

I *love* the critics -- they're great for publicity

My dad was an amazing man. I had my differences with him for sure, in fact, we didn't always get along -- but in retrospect, he was my greatest teacher. I wish I could convey all the love he had for people in the sport. He poured all his energy into it and was a visionary.

I feel that this book gets to be yet another chapter in his amazing life. I'm so stoked he left us with this gift.

Blue Skies My Friends!!

[Andrewwhyte 1]

Can't wait.

[diablopilot 2]

Makes me smile to see you say things like that about your father. I've always regretted not meeting him in person, but having met you and your brother makes me think he was quite a vibrant individual!

Keep me posted on the book and see ya around!

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[riddler 0]

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he was my greatest teacher

As a father of two young girls, I can only hope they say the same thing about me someday

Trapped on the surface of a sphere. XKCD

[Slowfaller 0]

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I'm so stoked he left us with this gift.

Me too.

Thanks for the info.

--"Someday you will die and somehow somethings going to steal your carbon" -MM

[Peej 0]

That's awesome, i really hope it is available internationally, i'd love to get hold of it

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[sunshine 2]

I was honored to know your dad. He taught me a lot about skydiving, and he was fun to hang out with just as a friend. I look forward to the book.

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[ChasingBlueSky 0]

Look forward to reading the book. He used to pass on so many of his stories on weather days and I've always been interested to hear the rest. Hopefully the jailbreak story is in there.

Roger always took the negative attention better than anyone I've ever met. He was a great guy and it's amazing to see how much of an impact he had on others. Still miss him.

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you can burn the land and boil the sea, but you can't take the sky from me....
I WILL fly again.....

[JoeyRamone 0]

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I have nothing but respect for the man that built such an amazing DZ. Wish I could have met him.

Is that respect tempered any by the fact that he was an illegal drug runner and did felony prison time?

Who cares if the man went to prison, i was in state prison too does that make me a bad person? We all make mistakes some we can clean up some we can not. I can beat you have dark secrets in your little closet. we all do.

Roger Nelson did more for this sport then 99% of the people in it, he treated every person with respect and was willing to help anyone.

You have no clue for the people lives he touched outside of this sport either so go sit behind your computer screen and point your finger you have done NOTHING for this sport but show your true colors.Tim

[kkeenan 14]

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Is that respect tempered any by the fact that he was an illegal drug runner and did felony prison time?

Seriously, dude you might wanna watch what you say around here...

[tigra 0]

Well, one thing you can say about Roger is that it was almost impossible to meet him without forming a strong opinion, good or bad. Yes, he had a "past" that he freely acknowledged. He was a flawed individual, which he also would not deny. He was driven and determined and he pissed alot of people off. And he had charisma, that's for sure.
I'm looking forward to the book.