Squeak 17 #1 January 4, 2007 skydivinggrue: Apparently it only ended up being $5 more for FedEx shipping, so I get to play "track the package every 5 minutes" Squeaka: has it been shipped yet skydivinggrue: Yeah Squeaka: where is it now skydivinggrue: Tennessee still Squeaka: hahaha Squeaka: you wont get it Monday skydivinggrue: Sure I will Squeaka: Waana bet skydivinggrue: it's FedEx, if there's one company I trust to get it here when they say they will, it's them Squeaka: did they say Monday delivery to your door? skydivinggrue: Yeah skydivinggrue: Estimated delivery Jan 8, 2007 5:00 PM Squeaka: ok Dinner and drinks when we meet Squeaka: I bet you dont get it Monday skydivinggrue: sounds good NO ReniggingYou are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grue 1 #2 January 4, 2007 It's on!cavete terrae. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Icon134 0 #3 January 4, 2007 grue you're so screwed... FedEx sucks... Livin' on the Edge... sleeping with my rigger's wife... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkydiveStMarys 0 #4 January 4, 2007 Fed Ex doesn't suck!! I have a brother in law that works for them (think...inside connections)!! I'm with Grue, I betcha its gonna get there by Monday!! BobbiA miracle is not defined by an event. A miracle is defined by gratitude. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billeisele 130 #5 January 4, 2007 OK, so who do i know that works at FedEx that can intercept this package and put a brick in it, send me the canopy so i can jump it take a photo and post it here????Give one city to the thugs so they can all live together. I vote for Chicago where they have strict gun laws. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #6 January 4, 2007 QuoteOK, so who do i know that works at FedEx that can intercept this package and put a brick in it, send me the canopy so i can jump it take a photo and post it here????Grue would seriously fly back and kick your arse...he's been waiting soo long for the little peice of nylon ever since the fat bastard blew up his last oneYou are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
livendive 8 #7 January 4, 2007 QuoteOK, so who do i know that works at FedEx that can intercept this package and put a brick in it, send me the canopy so i can jump it take a photo and post it here???? Ha! I was visiting a DZ several years ago and a guy's new canopy showed up while he wasn't there. A certain well known canopy pilot threw it in his rig and jumped it just so he could rib the owner about putting the first jump on it. He was carving the swoop and ended up hitting the fucking bonfire with it. I've since wondered how that explanation went down. Blues, Dave"I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grue 1 #8 January 4, 2007 QuoteQuoteOK, so who do i know that works at FedEx that can intercept this package and put a brick in it, send me the canopy so i can jump it take a photo and post it here???? Ha! I was visiting a DZ several years ago and a guy's new canopy showed up while he wasn't there. A certain well known canopy pilot threw it in his rig and jumped it just so he could rib the owner about putting the first jump on it. He was carving the swoop and ended up hitting the fucking bonfire with it. I've since wondered how that explanation went down. Blues, Dave Oh shit cavete terrae. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billeisele 130 #9 January 4, 2007 so we have an inside connection, we can bribe her by providing a class A reference for a car mechanic or if she decides not to cooperate we can just post her email address in some uhh - unseemly locationsGive one city to the thugs so they can all live together. I vote for Chicago where they have strict gun laws. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grue 1 #10 January 4, 2007 So how messed up was the canopy?cavete terrae. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkydiveStMarys 0 #11 January 4, 2007 If your gonna bribe me, you HAVE to come up with something waaaaaay better then that. BobbiA miracle is not defined by an event. A miracle is defined by gratitude. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bob.dino 1 #12 January 4, 2007 FedEx to Sydney are pretty good. I got a canopy in about three days. Based on my experience, shortly after it hits Honolulu, you'll get a call from them to pre-clear customs. You can then expect it the next day. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grue 1 #13 January 4, 2007 QuoteFedEx to Sydney are pretty good. I got a canopy in about three days. Based on my experience, shortly after it hits Honolulu, you'll get a call from them to pre-clear customs. You can then expect it the next day. Interesting. What's involved with pre-clearing customs? Hm, I just realised they might not have a current phone # for me, since it changed since I put in the order. That might be.. problematic.cavete terrae. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bob.dino 1 #14 January 4, 2007 Yes it might, because they'll call that number to a) check what the hell a 'parachute' is, and b) get your credit card details so you can pay duty. If they don't have a working phone number for you they may just bill you on delivery or they may send you an invoice which you have to pay before they deliver. Why not call them (13 26 10) and ask? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 34 #15 January 4, 2007 QuoteFed Ex doesn't suck!! I have a brother in law that works for them (think...inside connections)!! I'm with Grue, I betcha its gonna get there by Monday!! Bobbi Since Mike Mullins is a Fed Ex captain on their airbus planes, I have no qualms with Fed Ex getting their packages through on time. "Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grue 1 #16 January 4, 2007 QuoteYes it might, because they'll call that number to a) check what the hell a 'parachute' is, and b) get your credit card details so you can pay duty. If they don't have a working phone number for you they may just bill you on delivery or they may send you an invoice which you have to pay before they deliver. Why not call them (13 26 10) and ask? Already done, I got paranoid :) They updated my info for when they need to contact me. In theory I shouldn't have to pay tax or duty, but I'll have to pay the processing fee I'm sure.cavete terrae. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grue 1 #17 January 4, 2007 QuoteQuoteFed Ex doesn't suck!! I have a brother in law that works for them (think...inside connections)!! I'm with Grue, I betcha its gonna get there by Monday!! Bobbi Since Mike Mullins is a Fed Ex captain on their airbus planes, I have no qualms with Fed Ex getting their packages through on time. Weirder yet, Mike is based out of Tennessee, and my parachute is made in Tennessee... I wonder if it'll end up on one of his planes cavete terrae. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #18 January 4, 2007 QuoteYes it might, because they'll call that number to a) check what the hell a 'parachute' is, and b) get your credit card details so you can pay duty. If they don't have a working phone number for you they may just bill you on delivery or they may send you an invoice which you have to pay before they deliver. Why not call them (13 26 10) and ask? STOP fucking helping him I have a bet going on here You are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grue 1 #19 January 4, 2007 Quote STOP fucking helping him I have a bet going on here Barrack for the underdog! cavete terrae. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
livendive 8 #20 January 4, 2007 QuoteSo how messed up was the canopy? If I remember correctly, the swooper slid to a stop and the canopy collapsed into the fire/embers. It didn't burst into flames and burn to ash, and he did yank it out as quickly as possible, but I seem to remember that it was substantially burnt, i.e. to the point that only the mfg could fix it, if anyone. Blues, Dave"I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grue 1 #21 January 4, 2007 QuoteQuoteSo how messed up was the canopy? If I remember correctly, the swooper slid to a stop and the canopy collapsed into the fire/embers. It didn't burst into flames and burn to ash, and he did yank it out as quickly as possible, but I seem to remember that it was substantially burnt, i.e. to the point that only the mfg could fix it, if anyone. Blues, Dave Ouch cavete terrae. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grue 1 #22 January 5, 2007 As of a few minutes ago, it's in Honolulu cavete terrae. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #23 January 5, 2007 QuoteAs of a few minutes ago, it's in Honolulu Well it def, wont be here Monday, it will be still recovering from the luou (sp) and ridding Big boards I am soo going to make you pay big ...Did I mention thw Winner chooses the Eating establishment. You are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grue 1 #24 January 5, 2007 QuoteQuoteAs of a few minutes ago, it's in Honolulu Well it def, wont be here Monday, it will be still recovering from the luou (sp) and ridding Big boards I am soo going to make you pay big ...Did I mention thw Winner chooses the Eating establishment. I'm going to be kinda annoyed if my canopy shows up smelling like a pig roast cavete terrae. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gawain 0 #25 January 5, 2007 QuoteAs of a few minutes ago, it's in Honolulu Where is it today? I'm curious to learn how this bet turns out. So I try and I scream and I beg and I sigh Just to prove I'm alive, and it's alright 'Cause tonight there's a way I'll make light of my treacherous life Make light! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
