ntrprnr 0 #1 September 29, 2006 And which one of you owns a Porsche?! By Dan P. Blake Chicago Tribune staff reporter September 29, 2006, 7:09 AM CDT Chicago police this morning are looking for two parachutists who jumped from a skyscraper construction crane in the city's Streeterville neighborhood -- the second such stunt in just over a week. Security cameras captured the two people as they floated down in Cityfront Plaza just east of Tribune Tower, one block off Michigan Avenue, around 4:30 a.m. Then, the jumpers get into a gray Porsche SUV and drive off. "We can't have people jumping off cranes near the Tribune Tower and the NBC Tower," a Near North District police lieutenant said this morning. Last week, Ron Bolden, a Tribune Tower security guard, called Chicago police after spotting three people gliding to the ground at Cityfront Plaza Drive between the Tribune's building and the NBC Tower, he said. Bolden, a military veteran, said he was making his rounds outside Tribune Tower when he recognized the sound of a parachute opening, and when he looked up he saw blue and red parachutes opening just north of CityFront Plaza. Chicago police reviewed surveillance video from that first jump and it showed three men getting out of a black SUV with heavy equipment about 20 minutes before they jumped, Bolden said. Later, after the men had landed unhurt, video showed them getting into the SUV and driving away, police said. If caught, the jumpers could face misdemeanor charges of criminal trespass to land, police said._______________ "Why'd you track away at 7,000 feet?" "Even in freefall, I have commitment issues." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #2 September 29, 2006 Well.............at least the paper was courteous enough to print a story so that EVERYONE knows that site is burned. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ntrprnr 0 #3 September 29, 2006 I love this quote: Quote"We can't have people jumping off cranes near the Tribune Tower and the NBC Tower," a Near North District police lieutenant said this morning. Totally reminds me of this one: Quote"Strange women lying in ponds distributing swords is no basis for a system of government!"_______________ "Why'd you track away at 7,000 feet?" "Even in freefall, I have commitment issues." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
micro 0 #4 September 29, 2006 QuoteI love this quote: Quote"We can't have people jumping off cranes near the Tribune Tower and the NBC Tower," a Near North District police lieutenant said this morning. Totally reminds me of this one: Quote"Strange women lying in ponds distributing swords is no basis for a system of government!" Supreme executive power derives from a mandate from the masses, not from some farcical aquatic ceremony. you can't expect to wield supreme executive power just because some watery tart threw a sword at you. I miss Lee. And JP. And Chris. And... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lawrocket 3 #5 September 29, 2006 I mean, if I went 'round saying I was an emperor just because some moistened bint had lobbed a scimitar at me, they'd put me away! My wife is hotter than your wife. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chaoskitty 0 #6 September 29, 2006 QuoteI love this quote: Quote"We can't have people jumping off cranes near the Tribune Tower and the NBC Tower," a Near North District police lieutenant said this morning. Why not? Its not like *everyone* is going to do it.. Rules are fine but living life is even better.. especially when it hurts no one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Dougiefresh 0 #7 September 29, 2006 Help! Help! I'm being repressed! Now we see the violence inherent in the system!Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so. --Douglas Adams Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites micro 0 #8 September 29, 2006 Bloody Peasant! Oh, what a giveaway! Did you hear that? Did you hear that, eh? That's what I'm on about! Did you see him repressing me? You saw him, Didn't you? I miss Lee. And JP. And Chris. And... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites BillyVance 34 #9 September 29, 2006 You really think those dumbasses are going to "out" themselves on here??? There are certain authorities watching these forums for any clues... "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 ntrprnr 0 #10 September 29, 2006 QuoteYou really think those dumbasses are going to "out" themselves on here??? There are certain authorities watching these forums for any clues... Um... It was said more as a joking headline. No, I didn't expect that._______________ "Why'd you track away at 7,000 feet?" "Even in freefall, I have commitment issues." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites BillyVance 34 #11 September 29, 2006 QuoteQuoteYou really think those dumbasses are going to "out" themselves on here??? There are certain authorities watching these forums for any clues... Um... It was said more as a joking headline. No, I didn't expect that. No worries, I knew you were gleefully reporting it... "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 smooth 0 #12 September 29, 2006 There's a small videoclip of the launch/landing site on the Tribune webpage. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Balls 0 #13 September 29, 2006 QuoteIf caught, the jumpers could face misdemeanor charges of criminal trespass to land, police said. So the landing is the only tresspass? Where did they land? You'd think that the tresspass would be the exit point part, not the landing.---------------------------------------- ....so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who knew neither victory nor defeat." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites ryoder 1,590 #14 September 29, 2006 Quote "We can't have people jumping off cranes near the Tribune Tower and the NBC Tower," a Near North District police lieutenant said this morning. Excuse me??? I thought the role of the police was to enforce the law, not to decide what should or shouldn't be legal."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 ExAFO 0 #15 September 29, 2006 QuoteQuoteIf caught, the jumpers could face misdemeanor charges of criminal trespass to land, police said. So the landing is the only tresspass? Where did they land? You'd think that the tresspass would be the exit point part, not the landing. "To Land"= With regard to a piece of real estate. i.e. the crane. Land in this case is a noun, not a verb.Illinois needs a CCW Law. NOW. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites ExAFO 0 #16 September 29, 2006 QuoteQuote "We can't have people jumping off cranes near the Tribune Tower and the NBC Tower," a Near North District police lieutenant said this morning. Excuse me??? I thought the role of the police was to enforce the law, not to decide what should or shouldn't be legal. They're not making the law here, they are basing their opinions off existing law.Illinois needs a CCW Law. NOW. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Muenkel 0 #17 September 29, 2006 IMO having a Porsche SUV is more wrong than BASE jumping off a crane. Chris _________________________________________ Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites ntrprnr 0 #18 September 29, 2006 QuoteIMO having a Porsche SUV is more wrong than BASE jumping off a crane. Chris _______________ "Why'd you track away at 7,000 feet?" "Even in freefall, I have commitment issues." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites hexadecimal 0 #19 September 29, 2006 Are some of you guys really retarded, or do you just act that way on the internet? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites BillyVance 34 #20 September 29, 2006 Quote, or do you just act that way on the internet? Pretty much. "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 Muenkel 0 #21 September 29, 2006 I vote for retarded when it suits me. Chris _________________________________________ Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites skinnyshrek 0 #22 September 29, 2006 QuoteQuoteIf caught, the jumpers could face misdemeanor charges of criminal trespass to land, police said. So the landing is the only tresspass? Where did they land? You'd think that the tresspass would be the exit point part, not the landing. So technically, if you base and land on you get away vehicle..Your not trespassinghttp://www.skydivethefarm.com do you realize that when you critisize people you dont know over the internet, you become part of a growing society of twats? ARE YOU ONE OF THEM? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites warpedskydiver 0 #23 September 29, 2006 QuoteYou really think those dumbasses are going to "out" themselves on here??? There are certain authorities watching these forums for any clues... We all know it was Henry Bivins and Roger oops! But who was that driving? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites sunshine 2 #24 September 29, 2006 QuoteIMO having a Porsche SUV is more wrong than BASE jumping off a crane I guess i'll be trading it in and getting a new ride since you no likey. ___________________________________________ meow I get a Mike hug! I get a Mike hug! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites jraf 0 #25 September 30, 2006 Morons...we did it about 4 blocks away from there...but we made sure there were no surveilance cameras..hehehehehe! Plus, not like we had to drive far....jraf Me Jungleman! Me have large Babalui. Muff #3275 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 3 4 Next Page 1 of 4 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
Dougiefresh 0 #7 September 29, 2006 Help! Help! I'm being repressed! Now we see the violence inherent in the system!Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so. --Douglas Adams Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
micro 0 #8 September 29, 2006 Bloody Peasant! Oh, what a giveaway! Did you hear that? Did you hear that, eh? That's what I'm on about! Did you see him repressing me? You saw him, Didn't you? I miss Lee. And JP. And Chris. And... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 34 #9 September 29, 2006 You really think those dumbasses are going to "out" themselves on here??? There are certain authorities watching these forums for any clues... "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
ntrprnr 0 #10 September 29, 2006 QuoteYou really think those dumbasses are going to "out" themselves on here??? There are certain authorities watching these forums for any clues... Um... It was said more as a joking headline. No, I didn't expect that._______________ "Why'd you track away at 7,000 feet?" "Even in freefall, I have commitment issues." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 34 #11 September 29, 2006 QuoteQuoteYou really think those dumbasses are going to "out" themselves on here??? There are certain authorities watching these forums for any clues... Um... It was said more as a joking headline. No, I didn't expect that. No worries, I knew you were gleefully reporting it... "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
smooth 0 #12 September 29, 2006 There's a small videoclip of the launch/landing site on the Tribune webpage. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Balls 0 #13 September 29, 2006 QuoteIf caught, the jumpers could face misdemeanor charges of criminal trespass to land, police said. So the landing is the only tresspass? Where did they land? You'd think that the tresspass would be the exit point part, not the landing.---------------------------------------- ....so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who knew neither victory nor defeat." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,590 #14 September 29, 2006 Quote "We can't have people jumping off cranes near the Tribune Tower and the NBC Tower," a Near North District police lieutenant said this morning. Excuse me??? I thought the role of the police was to enforce the law, not to decide what should or shouldn't be legal."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
ExAFO 0 #15 September 29, 2006 QuoteQuoteIf caught, the jumpers could face misdemeanor charges of criminal trespass to land, police said. So the landing is the only tresspass? Where did they land? You'd think that the tresspass would be the exit point part, not the landing. "To Land"= With regard to a piece of real estate. i.e. the crane. Land in this case is a noun, not a verb.Illinois needs a CCW Law. NOW. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ExAFO 0 #16 September 29, 2006 QuoteQuote "We can't have people jumping off cranes near the Tribune Tower and the NBC Tower," a Near North District police lieutenant said this morning. Excuse me??? I thought the role of the police was to enforce the law, not to decide what should or shouldn't be legal. They're not making the law here, they are basing their opinions off existing law.Illinois needs a CCW Law. NOW. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Muenkel 0 #17 September 29, 2006 IMO having a Porsche SUV is more wrong than BASE jumping off a crane. Chris _________________________________________ Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ntrprnr 0 #18 September 29, 2006 QuoteIMO having a Porsche SUV is more wrong than BASE jumping off a crane. Chris _______________ "Why'd you track away at 7,000 feet?" "Even in freefall, I have commitment issues." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hexadecimal 0 #19 September 29, 2006 Are some of you guys really retarded, or do you just act that way on the internet? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 34 #20 September 29, 2006 Quote, or do you just act that way on the internet? Pretty much. "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
Muenkel 0 #21 September 29, 2006 I vote for retarded when it suits me. Chris _________________________________________ Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skinnyshrek 0 #22 September 29, 2006 QuoteQuoteIf caught, the jumpers could face misdemeanor charges of criminal trespass to land, police said. So the landing is the only tresspass? Where did they land? You'd think that the tresspass would be the exit point part, not the landing. So technically, if you base and land on you get away vehicle..Your not trespassinghttp://www.skydivethefarm.com do you realize that when you critisize people you dont know over the internet, you become part of a growing society of twats? ARE YOU ONE OF THEM? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
warpedskydiver 0 #23 September 29, 2006 QuoteYou really think those dumbasses are going to "out" themselves on here??? There are certain authorities watching these forums for any clues... We all know it was Henry Bivins and Roger oops! But who was that driving? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunshine 2 #24 September 29, 2006 QuoteIMO having a Porsche SUV is more wrong than BASE jumping off a crane I guess i'll be trading it in and getting a new ride since you no likey. ___________________________________________ meow I get a Mike hug! I get a Mike hug! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jraf 0 #25 September 30, 2006 Morons...we did it about 4 blocks away from there...but we made sure there were no surveilance cameras..hehehehehe! Plus, not like we had to drive far....jraf Me Jungleman! Me have large Babalui. Muff #3275 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
