jimmytavino 16 #26 March 21, 2004 QuoteQuoteAny info on reserve size and loading? Did he chop the main, did it the main D-bag come out upon reserve deployment??? Questions questions.... Raven 120 loaded at appx 1.54 He chopped the main which cleared as the reserve was deployed. ......damn... sorry to hear this... BB...what happened to the p. c. in tow????? If Mike cutaway,,,, wasn't the pilot chute still snagged on him somewhere.... or was it an uncocked pc.. which had the pin pop,, when the reserve took,, and then all the main components left him...what gives???? damn... he has been so excited about trying out the new Kodak ( Rochester NY ) 14N... heal quickly.. heal fully....... jaytee Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Clownburner 0 #27 March 21, 2004 << vibes >> Heal quick, Mike!7CP#1 | BTR#2 | Payaso en fuego Rodriguez "I want hot chicks in my boobies!"- McBeth Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AirMail 0 #28 March 21, 2004 {{{{{{{{ BUFFALO SIZED VIBES }}}}}}}}}} Hope M2 heals quickly and fully. That man definitely has class. P--- It's never too late to have a happy childhood. Postal Rodriguez, Muff 3342 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michele 1 #29 March 21, 2004 QuoteThat man definitely has class. Wholeheartedly agreed. And he smells good, too! McGowan, my friend, you'd best be up and at 'em soon - I'm looking forward to seeing your wonderful face out in my neck o the woods soon.... Hugs and vibes again! Ciels- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skykimmer 0 #30 March 21, 2004 A very big Hug (Gentle, but firm) to you Michael. Very glad you are with us another day. Kim Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ltdiver 3 #31 March 21, 2004 Damn! Ouch! Wow, Mike!! (can you tell I'm at a loss for words here? ). Mike, heal fast and well. Lost of ice to the neck, and Aleve to bring down the inflammation. I'm sure Jen can supply the rest... ltdiver Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bbarnhouse 0 #32 March 21, 2004 Quoteor was it an uncocked pc.. which had the pin pop,, when the reserve took,, and then all the main components left him...what gives???? All I can offer is 2nd hand (Directly to me from McGowan) He offered that upon inspection the pilot chute was not coocked. He offered as well that on his tear drop there has to be a bit of slack in the bridle over the pin. If there isnt it may cause a pilot chute in tow. The main components dislodged as the reserve opened. On the way to the hospital, he talked quite a bit about this new camera of his. He mentioned that he and Norman are two of the few to use it. Me thinks there might be a nice discussion coming in the photography forum...but I'll leave that to him. Mike has been up and a bout although its only for a few minutes at a time. Jen retreived him and he will spend a few days at their home in California. The following note is for Mike cuz I know that he will be responding here soon. "Mike...the Doctor said 14 days!!!!" just a reminder to him....but then...has anyone known the McGowan to mind very well? bwahhhhhhhhh Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACMESkydiver 0 #33 March 21, 2004 Geesh. Big hugs and vibes to feel better fast. ~Jaye Do not believe that possibly you can escape the reward of your action. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mujie96 0 #34 March 21, 2004 Mike, your smile and greeting back in November (before I knew I missed Arizona) was one of a few things that convinced me this is home. I'm glad you're ok, and I'm sending vibes to you and your lady. Also, if your dogs get hungry I have a certain someone I would be totally willing to feed to them.... Jess Just keep swimming...just keep swimming.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riddler 0 #35 March 21, 2004 I don't even want to think about opening a reserve at terminal with a large camera unit on my head.Trapped on the surface of a sphere. XKCD Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mcGowan 0 #36 March 21, 2004 hey every one. thanks for all the great vibes. i can tell you that they are certinaly doing their job as i feel way better than i have a right to. already i am off the pain meds and able to move around fairly well. (you folks are far more powerful than you might imagine) the reserve was a raven zp and in truth i had no business jumping a zp reserve with my camera helmet. i am very much looking forward to meeting old friends and getting to make some new ones at the dz.com boogie in perris thanks again for putting me in your thoughts. i haven't the words to express how much that means to me. and i am an irshman i am never supposed to be at a loss for wordsone last thing Betsy "you rock" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fireflyer 0 #37 March 21, 2004 get well soon...actually NOT wishing you "blues", as in no "black & blue" marks!... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bbarnhouse 0 #38 March 21, 2004 Quoteone last thing Betsy "you rock" Gotta take care of our familySam and Katie send kisses. OXO B2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ladyskydiver 0 #39 March 22, 2004 Vibes and gentle hugs. Hope you feel better soon, Mike!Life is short! Break the rules! Forgive quickly! Kiss slowly! Love truly, Laugh uncontrollably. And never regret anything that made you smile. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deuce 1 #40 March 22, 2004 Dang, MacDaddy, you scared me! Glad to hear you're recovering, and you know better than to try and rush it, but try to heal up first. I am a total hypocrite for suggesting that. See you in Perris, and I'm dying to see your side by side comparisons of the new camera vs. what you've been flying. JP Anybody who may be wondering what the big deal is, look at the hat this guy wears, and imaging having a slammer with it on your head. YoudaMac Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #41 March 22, 2004 (((((((((((((((((((((( Vibes to the Silver Shooter))))))))))))))))))))))) Take care of yourself Mike.. relax and heal.... let everyone take care of you for a while Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vdschoor 0 #42 March 22, 2004 Mike, take your time and give "the neck" some rest. I am glad you are ok, and up and about allready. See you in Perris! Iwan Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jdhill 0 #43 March 22, 2004 <<<<<<<<<<>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> I get a hard time about how big my camera set is... and it is small in comparison to yours... I know how a funky opening is with mine, and would not want one with yours. Get well soon! JoshAll that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing. - Edmund Burke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dgskydive 0 #44 March 22, 2004 Vibes 2 U Mike! Heal quickly! AIRBORNE!Dom Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mcGowan 0 #45 March 22, 2004 here it is monday morning and i am feeling much much better. in fact i am thinking that it might be a strong possibility i will be able to get back in the air by the end of this week. amazing what all that good energy can do. thanks again every one. on the way to the hospital betsy asked me what could be learned from all this.(very good question) the obvious is... get a pin check on evey jump and jump equipment that is suited for your kind of skydiving. i had no business with a zp reserve. what would have been a bit of an ouch opening for someone else nearly broke my neck. for the record after a lot of consideration i am fairly well convinced what i had was due to a uncocked pc.probably had i been a bit more patient i might have gotten that main open but then this was a very fast malfunction and quick decisions seem to be necessary. if i ever do go in i don't want to have any handles left to pull. peace mcgowan Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bbarnhouse 0 #46 March 22, 2004 Quotehere it is monday morning and i am feeling much much better. in fact i am thinking that it might be a strong possibility i will be able to get back in the air by the end of this week M2 do NOT make me have to call George! Amazing what some TLC will do my friend. Loving you... BB Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkyDekker 1,465 #47 March 22, 2004 VIBES for Mike. Get well soon is not the same as get in the air as soon as possible Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Michele 1 #48 March 22, 2004 QuoteGet well soon is not the same as get in the air as soon as possible Eggggggggggggggggzakkkkkkkkkkkkkly. Be very very careful, and listen to the Dr...the sky will wait. Hugs to you- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites JRock 0 #49 March 22, 2004 VIBES!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites flyangel2 2 #50 March 22, 2004 Michael, I'm with BB and Michele on this one. You take you time and do what the doctor said. We need you up to speed in May. BTW, I got your message, but I couldn't understand some of the information you were saying in the voice mail. I will call you tonight with pen and paper in hand. Give Jen a hug too, MarMay your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds. - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 3 Next Page 2 of 3 Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
Michele 1 #48 March 22, 2004 QuoteGet well soon is not the same as get in the air as soon as possible Eggggggggggggggggzakkkkkkkkkkkkkly. Be very very careful, and listen to the Dr...the sky will wait. Hugs to you- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyangel2 2 #50 March 22, 2004 Michael, I'm with BB and Michele on this one. You take you time and do what the doctor said. We need you up to speed in May. BTW, I got your message, but I couldn't understand some of the information you were saying in the voice mail. I will call you tonight with pen and paper in hand. Give Jen a hug too, MarMay your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds. - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
