CanuckInUSA 0 #51 January 15, 2003 Quote Why is it Hockey originated in Canada and Americans are better at it than Canadians. Funny concept. I guess you didn't watch the last Olympics when both the Canadian mens and womens teams won the Gold medal? Try not to worry about the things you have no control over Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Push 0 #52 January 15, 2003 Huh, what did I do? -- Toggle Whippin' Yahoo Skydiving is easy. All you have to do is relax while plummetting at 120 mph from 10,000' with nothing but some nylon and webbing to save you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
akaGQ 0 #53 January 15, 2003 Quote Quote Why is it Hockey originated in Canada and Americans are better at it than Canadians. Funny concept. I guess you didn't watch the last Olympics when both the Canadian mens and womens teams won the Gold medal? Honestly I havent paid much attention to much of anything lately. Well good for the canadians but hey your in america now so you have to support us. grrrrr hehehe- GQ ... it was the love of the air and sky and flying, the lure of adventure, the appreciation of beauty ... -Charles Lindberg Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanuckInUSA 0 #54 January 15, 2003 Quote hey your in america now so you have to support us. grrrrr hehehe It's funny, when I'm in America I find myself defending Canada and when I'm back home visiting friends and family I find myself defending the USA. Try not to worry about the things you have no control over Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
akaGQ 0 #55 January 15, 2003 Well ummm...damn you just get shit where ever you go. - GQ ... it was the love of the air and sky and flying, the lure of adventure, the appreciation of beauty ... -Charles Lindberg Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tinfoil 0 #56 January 15, 2003 One more Canadian added to the list, eh! Jump at Grand Bend SPC, and plan to finish my AFF as soon as the weather gets above... 10 C, well, maybe 5, its not that cold. “- - Sumo is the greatest of sports. It has power, grace, speed and cluture. And most importantly, two fat bastards smacking the shit out of each other. ” Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Denis 0 #57 January 15, 2003 We jump at Vic Borghese's in Simcoe every weekend except for those when it snows, rains, is too windy, or the cloudbase is too low. The weather is often better than the forecast makes you think. The temperature is not a big problem (the key is to dress properly - in layers! - and to have a pair of good gloves). It's a great time! --Denis Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sistaluv 0 #58 January 15, 2003 Where exactly is that?? Vic Borghese's in Simcoe ..ya theres a bit much snow to jump for me now but once it gets nice again ill check my options for sure.. I haven't lived in ontario for quite some time in ottawa does the snow stay now till spring or does it clear up for a while??I've been spoiled in Calgary!! Blue Skies and Terminal Memories 4 Life Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Denis 0 #59 January 15, 2003 South-south-west of SWOOP, almost by the lake (Lake Erie). A 1.5 hour drive from Niagara Falls, 2 hours from Toronto. http://fp.kwic.com/~skydive/directions.html There was very little snow there last Sunday. Denis Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riggerrob 643 #60 January 15, 2003 Pitt Meadows is open on weekends over the winter. We sometimes do weekday tandems if they call a few days in advance for reservations. Yesterday it was sunny and cool (above freezing) so I went for a long bike ride. Today it is cloudy, so I will rig. Normally we jump Cessnas during the winter. Come April or May we will open 7 days per week. When it gets busy in the summer, we crank up the King Air. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanuckInUSA 0 #61 January 15, 2003 Rob If you remember I was the guy who dropped by Pitt Meadows from Colorado back in early October, but I couldn't jump due to the poor weather that day (and I was doing real relative work on the nice day before that). Too bad though as I was really looking forward to jumping at sea level. I also ran into some of the other Pitt Meadows people at Eloy (including a fellow by the name of Brad Harris who lived in Washington State and is the brother of one of my fellow Colorado jumpers). Try not to worry about the things you have no control over Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sistaluv 0 #62 January 15, 2003 You said earlier that you have strong ties in Calgary... did you jump at all last year there?? Which skydivers do you know?? Maybe I know them too!! Blue Skies and Terminal Memories 4 Life Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanuckInUSA 0 #63 January 15, 2003 I haven't jumped in Canada yet (my first jump was on July 14th, 2002). But I own a house and have family and friends in Calgary. Try not to worry about the things you have no control over Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #64 January 15, 2003 Shit, they found the new address, god, the Canadians, we're going to have to go to all the trouble to change the URLs again... --"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sistaluv 0 #65 January 15, 2003 wow and you already have shy a 150 jumps...wikked...I plan on getting pied this year 100 yup going hard. Since I hurt my back and almost had it taken away from me I want to jump even more! Hopfully jump with ya one day Hello All Canadians ... Isn't this week the Canadian invasion in Eloy..next year we should all go Blue Skies and Terminal Memories 4 Life Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GrumpySmurf 0 #66 January 15, 2003 "back home visiting friends and family I find myself defending the USA. " I figure since the Yanks got guns, they can stick up for themselves. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
goose491 0 #67 January 15, 2003 Quote I just looked at your photograph and I definitely remember seeing you in the summer. I was still on the newbie stage (even more than I am today that is), but I definitely remember your face. We should jump together in the summer, when I finally complete the progression. Also, how is that Spectre working out for you? I've considered getting one but the Tri I found was much cheaper. Cool! I'll most definately jump with you this summer. I love my Spectre... I don't think I could have made a better choice for my 'pre-second' main. It's as docile as you want it to be, nice, slow oppenings and you can still pick up a little speed if need-be. I recommend it as a first to anyone. My Karma ran over my Dogma!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tee 0 #68 January 15, 2003 Hey sis! I am a fellow Calgarian as well (only been here a 1 1/2 years though). Drop me a PM somtime, maybe we can do coffee. Tee Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SpeedRacer 1 #69 January 15, 2003 I was in Calgary in 2000. I was on the shuttle bus from the airport & overheard two guys in front of me who sounded EXACTLY like Bob & Doug McKenzie from Second City TV"Aw take off, eh?" Speed Racer -------------------------------------------------- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sistaluv 0 #70 January 16, 2003 how many of you guys are out there jumping? Blue Skies and Terminal Memories 4 Life Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
happythoughts 0 #71 January 16, 2003 Quote how many of you guys are out there jumping? I was in Winnipeg in Feb. '98. My buddy was on the phone and asked if I had brought my rig. I was walking down Portage at the time. I told him that with the wind, I couldn't even stand up straight and walk, I sure wasn't planning on jumping. (Plus it was 25 degrees out.) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andie787 0 #72 January 16, 2003 Hey Vicky, I'm in Ottawa too! Not much jumping when it's -23 celcius every freakin' day!! A. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sistaluv 0 #73 January 16, 2003 Ya I know but there are people jumping hop and pops believe it or not and if I had my own gear I probably would too Where do you mostly jump out here? I think when I get a chance I am going to visit some of the drop zones around here, even if its just to be around all the brothas and sistas. I miss all that along with the jumping I wish it wasn't so freaken cold!!! Blue Skies and Terminal Memories 4 Life Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rredman 0 #74 January 16, 2003 Me too eh? Instructor/Coach at Mile High Parachuting in Arnprior, and Visit Gan quite a bit during the summer too.. oh and I like the Ranch, and heading down to Crosskeys this summer for a week!.. Can't stay away from turbines!! Maybe Burnaby sometime over the summer too! it'd be cool to have a bunch of Canucks down at crosskeys for the July 4th Boogie... last year they jumped onto the beach (I hear, cuz I wasn't there), and hoping for the same this year.. fly fast, take chances! Ross Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
murrays 0 #75 January 16, 2003 When it is warmer, make a trip down to Gananoque and make some leaps at Tom McCarthy's place. After you have talked to Tom and he walks away, say, "Who was that old guy?" .... just about the oldest joke on the dz. You can tell him who put you up to it. -- Murray "No tyranny is so irksome as petty tyranny: the officious demands of policemen, government clerks, and electromechanical gadgets." - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
