AggieDave 6 #426 February 8, 2008 You know Todd Spillers has forums setup on his DZ's website and its the best way to get a hold of him. http://skydiveaggieland.com/phpBB/index.php You can PM there so its all nice and private. He's "DZO." I've had an Aggieland.com e-mail account for around 5 or 6 years now and its been hit or miss depending on the host (not the end user). I think we've got that worked out finally, though (switched hosts).--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DSE 5 #427 February 8, 2008 I have a camera, and expect to be shooting/uploading as much as possible. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diablopilot 2 #428 February 8, 2008 Quote Quote Someone needs to take a video camera and tape the events. Should be quite entertaining and extremely educational for those of us that cant be there. If there's wireless, I plan to at least be posting. Will probably start a new thread with live from USPA updates. There is wireless. Not much to report just yet. 9:00 am: meeting began 9:01 am: approval of minutes - passed 9:02 am: approval of agenda - J. Meyer moves to strike item 8. A. Motion denied via Point of Order by G. Bangs (motion called dilatory) 9:03 am approval of agenda - L. Hill moves to strike item 8. A. States not enough time or information about the iem 8. A. has been permitted to the Directors for evaluation. Motion denied via Point of Order by G. Bangs (motion called dilatory) 9:04 am G. Bangs requests the galley (audience) to leave the room and calls for a close session. (waiting...)---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 34 #429 February 8, 2008 dilatory meaning what?"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
futuredivot 0 #430 February 8, 2008 intended to cause delay, gain time, or defer decision: a dilatory strategy.You are only as strong as the prey you devour Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 34 #431 February 8, 2008 Quote intended to cause delay, gain time, or defer decision: a dilatory strategy. Ah thanks... was too lazy to look it up. So... the dictator GB still has the meeting in closed session? "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
diablopilot 2 #432 February 8, 2008 Sigh, yes, closed session, and everything indicates it's going to be some time.---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 34 #433 February 8, 2008 QuoteSigh, yes, closed session, and everything indicates it's going to be some time. Are Larry and Jan in there with them or were they shooed out with the gallery too?"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
diablopilot 2 #434 February 8, 2008 The entire BOD (as far as I can tell) is in the room.---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 34 #435 February 8, 2008 Quote The entire BOD (as far as I can tell) is in the room. Damn shame nobody has one of those CIA gadgets that lets you hear through the walls... "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
packerboy 3 #436 February 8, 2008 A sledgehammer? Edited to add: lol... I didn't realize who I was replying to. Well a sledgehammer would definately work better for you hearing through a wall wouldn't it? -------------------------------------------------- In matters of style, swim with the current; in matters of principle, stand like a rock. ~ Thomas Jefferson Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
futuredivot 0 #437 February 8, 2008 I'm going to avoid the obvious joke-but I really expect that it'll be a lot of point of order stuff. What's the point of having your say if no one is allowed to listenYou are only as strong as the prey you devour Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWFlyer 2 #438 February 8, 2008 Whee. Hanging out outside of USPA meetings is fun. "There is only one basic human right, the right to do as you damn well please. And with it comes the only basic human duty, the duty to take the consequences." -P.J. O'Rourke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Halfpastniner 0 #439 February 8, 2008 Since futurediviot didnt.... Cant ya just crank up that hearing aid!? BASE 1384 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 34 #440 February 8, 2008 Quote Since futurediviot didnt.... Cant ya just crank up that hearing aid!? I could, but it still wouldn't help me understand what the words are, and I would get that infernal "ringing in the ears" that so many of you are afflicted with. "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
mnealtx 0 #441 February 8, 2008 Quote that infernal "ringing in the ears" that so many of you are afflicted with. Ya just HAD to mention that, didn't ya? Mike I love you, Shannon and Jim. POPS 9708 , SCR 14706 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #442 February 8, 2008 ...and I would get that infernal "ringing in the ears" that so many of you are afflicted with. Umm...Answer your phone Billy. ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZigZagMarquis 9 #443 February 8, 2008 The Winter 2008 Board of Director's meeting will be held February 8-10, 2008, at the Orlando Metropolitan Resort. The General Membership Meeting will be at 7 p.m. on Friday, February 8, at the same location. So has the vote taken place yet? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
packerboy 3 #444 February 8, 2008 So.... This is an awful long closed door meeting I guess. Nothing yet? Sounds like some people still need convincing of something. It would be interesting to know who is doing the convincing and who is being convinced. Kinda like waiting for a deliberating jury... -------------------------------------------------- In matters of style, swim with the current; in matters of principle, stand like a rock. ~ Thomas Jefferson Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
futuredivot 0 #445 February 8, 2008 I'm having visions of Bangs with his fingers in his ears singing "Point of order, point of order, nah nah-I'm not listening" Actually never met the guy, I shouldn't crack on him like thatYou are only as strong as the prey you devour Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 34 #446 February 8, 2008 Quote ...and I would get that infernal "ringing in the ears" that so many of you are afflicted with. Umm...Answer your phone Billy. Don't have one that rings. Oh and futuredivot, I met Glenn probably 10 years ago at a big way event in the northeast somewhere. Seemed like a nice guy. But hey, power can corrupt anybody."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
diablopilot 2 #447 February 8, 2008 QuoteSo.... This is an awful long closed door meeting I guess. Nothing yet? Sounds like some people still need convincing of something. It would be interesting to know who is doing the convincing and who is being convinced. Kinda like waiting for a deliberating jury... I hear they got pizza. It's going to be a long one folks. Expect a slow news day.---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diablopilot 2 #448 February 8, 2008 Quote The Winter 2008 Board of Director's meeting will be held February 8-10, 2008, at the Orlando Metropolitan Resort. The General Membership Meeting will be at 7 p.m. on Friday, February 8, at the same location. So has the vote taken place yet? We have no idea, but don't expect the issue to be that simple. There is a lot of behind the scenes stuff here and what is showing above surface is just the smoke screen.---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #449 February 8, 2008 Quote Quote The Winter 2008 Board of Director's meeting will be held February 8-10, 2008, at the Orlando Metropolitan Resort. The General Membership Meeting will be at 7 p.m. on Friday, February 8, at the same location. So has the vote taken place yet? We have no idea, but don't expect the issue to be that simple. There is a lot of behind the scenes stuff here and what is showing above surface is just the smoke screen. Pretty sad statement considering it's supposed to be 'our' organization.Why all the need for the 'secret squirrel' stuff... ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
futuredivot 0 #450 February 8, 2008 Quote Why all the need for the 'secret squirrel' stuff... Anybody got Bang's cell number? Call and ask hime to move things alongYou are only as strong as the prey you devour Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites