Treejumps 0 #1 April 10, 2007 On the liner notes of Van Halen II I remember reading that Van Halen jumped into one of their own concerts. Anyone know anything about it? It was released in 79', so this would have been in the late 70's (when I aas a little kid) Cya Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NickDG 23 #2 April 10, 2007 It was "Cal Jam II" in 1978 in Nor Cal. But it was a demo by four "real" jumpers who landed behind the stage. Then Van Halen came on stage wearing rigs. I "think" the jumpers were from Pope Valley . . . NickD BASE 194 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #3 April 10, 2007 Quote It was "Cal Jam II" in 1978 in Nor Cal. But it was a demo by four "real" jumpers who landed behind the stage. Then Van Halen came on stage wearing rigs. I "think" the jumpers were from Pope Valley . . . NickD BASE 194 Oh man...WHAT a kill joy Nick!I guess they really weren't flyin' the planes in this either huh?!http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IbVcsr8RxZI ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slotperfect 7 #4 April 10, 2007 OK, so . . . -Who was on the demo? -Where are the pictures?Arrive Safely John Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 34 #5 April 12, 2007 I went to a Van Halen concert in the mid '90s when Sammy Hagar fronted the band. They had one of those huge screens above the stage with video on it and naturally, showed some skydiving big way video during the "Jump" song. "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
airtwardo 7 #6 April 13, 2007 Quote I went to a Van Halen concert... Yeah, I'm fucking deaf... so sue me... Things that make ya go HUMMMMM! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 34 #7 April 13, 2007 Quote Quote I went to a Van Halen concert... Yeah, I'm fucking deaf... so sue me... Things that make ya go HUMMMMM! Can I get a HELL YEAH!?!? I've also been to see AC/DC, The Ramones and Def Leppard, to name a few, but no concerts in the last 10 years. I'm pretty much done. Today's music sucks monkey balls... "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
airtwardo 7 #8 April 14, 2007 Quote Today's music sucks monkey balls... Yup..no jumping into concerts anymore! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kkeenan 14 #9 April 17, 2007 Quote Yeah, I'm fucking deaf... so sue me... I've also been to see AC/DC, The Ramones and Def Leppard, to name a few, ... Let me guess - Def Lepperd was your favorite ?? Kevin_____________________________________ Dude, you are so awesome... Can I be on your ash jump ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 34 #10 April 17, 2007 Quote Quote Yeah, I'm fucking deaf... so sue me... I've also been to see AC/DC, The Ramones and Def Leppard, to name a few, ... Let me guess - Def Lepperd was your favorite ?? Kevin Not the favorite, just one of them. And not because of the name... Just good rhythms and sounds, but I can't enjoy them as much anymore like I used to."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
airtwardo 7 #11 April 17, 2007 Quote ...but I can't enjoy them as much anymore like I used to. Changing poopy diapers will do that! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 34 #12 April 18, 2007 Quote Quote ...but I can't enjoy them as much anymore like I used to. Changing poopy diapers will do that! Uh no. A damn good dose of Tinnitus will do 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
SkymonkeyONE 4 #13 April 18, 2007 Do your ears ring all the time even though you are deaf, Billy? I have permanent tinnitus (sic?) in my left ear and it bugs the shit out of me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 34 #14 April 18, 2007 QuoteDo your ears ring all the time even though you are deaf, Billy? I have permanent tinnitus (sic?) in my left ear and it bugs the shit out of me. That sucks for you. I have managed to make my Tinnitus go away and keep it away, but I always know I am just a hair away from it coming back. I had it really bad for a year or so in the early 90's. Maybe do a search on Tinnitus cures? You might be surprised. I saw an article about a cure a couple years ago but can't find it now."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
stitch 0 #15 April 23, 2007 Quote Do your ears ring all the time even though you are deaf, Billy? I have permanent tinnitus (sic?) in my left ear and it bugs the shit out of me. Wait till it really starts to fill like there's a bug in your ear. Now, I know they were serious when they issued ear plugs."No cookies for you"- GFD "I don't think I like the sound of that" ~ MB65 Don't be a "Racer Hater" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
longtall 0 #16 April 24, 2007 What did you do to cure tinnitis? ...(no peace)....J..." 90 right, five miles then cut."---Pukin Buzzards Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 34 #17 April 24, 2007 Quote What did you do to cure tinnitis? ...(no peace)....J... Time... actually, I'm lucky in a way. I got tinnitus just by shoving those tiny little Walkman earphones into my ears and blasting away with hardrock music at full volume. Mind you I was already deaf. I was also using my hearing aids at a higher volume level than really needed. Once the tinnitus hit, I had to take the hearing aids out and set them down. For damn close to a year. I have permanent damage in my left ear from the tinnitus and cannot wear a hearing aid in it again, but the right ear is touchy and I have to go easy on it. In noisy places, I turn it off. Do a search on Tinnitus Cures... there's bound to be some kind of treatment that'll help. Also check with your ENT doctor."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
jonstark 8 #18 April 25, 2007 I have had tinnitus since childhood. Never a quiet day in my life. I can pretty much ignore it now. I have a friend who underwent injections of a statin antibiotic directly into the inner ear (thru the tympanic membrane and spongy bone) which were effective. He had to have several courses but says it is quiet now. I have several other frequencies due to another condition which I can't ignore. I hear sputtering, locomitives, gongs, rushing, and low humming. I've gotten up in the middle of the night to go outside to look for that asshole idling his piece of junk car outside my window. I woke up in the back-country wondering why I could hear an electrical powerplant. Life can get pretty weird with noises in your head. Just glad it ain't voices!!! jon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 34 #19 April 25, 2007 Quote I have had tinnitus since childhood. Never a quiet day in my life. I can pretty much ignore it now. I have a friend who underwent injections of a statin antibiotic directly into the inner ear (thru the tympanic membrane and spongy bone) which were effective. He had to have several courses but says it is quiet now. I have several other frequencies due to another condition which I can't ignore. I hear sputtering, locomitives, gongs, rushing, and low humming. I've gotten up in the middle of the night to go outside to look for that asshole idling his piece of junk car outside my window. I woke up in the back-country wondering why I could hear an electrical powerplant. Life can get pretty weird with noises in your head. Just glad it ain't voices!!! jon I'm glad I don't have your tinnitus.... that would drive me batshit... "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
winsor 236 #20 April 25, 2007 Quote Quote What did you do to cure tinnitis? ...(no peace)....J... Time... actually, I'm lucky in a way. I got tinnitus just by shoving those tiny little Walkman earphones into my ears and blasting away with hardrock music at full volume. Mind you I was already deaf. I was also using my hearing aids at a higher volume level than really needed. Once the tinnitus hit, I had to take the hearing aids out and set them down. For damn close to a year. I have permanent damage in my left ear from the tinnitus and cannot wear a hearing aid in it again, but the right ear is touchy and I have to go easy on it. In noisy places, I turn it off. Do a search on Tinnitus Cures... there's bound to be some kind of treatment that'll help. Also check with your ENT doctor. I hope it now makes sense why I made you and your SO wear ear protection when firing the .460 Weatherby. Being deaf does not make one immune to permanent inner-ear injury. The shoulder protection was mandatory, as well.... Blue skies, Winsor (50 years with tinnitus & counting) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steve1 5 #21 April 25, 2007 I have tinnitus most all the time. I must be getting used to it, but it doesn't bother me much now. I think the worst damage I ever did to my ears was in S.F. heavy weapons training. One day I forgot my ear plugs. I didn't want to get kicked out for being a forgetful bastard, so I said I had my plugs. My ears were ringing for days after that. Then I messed them up further working in a sawmill and the woods. None wore hearing protection back then. Then I had severe congestion a while back, and that made them really ring. Then there was all those years hunting without hearing protection. Yes, my hearing is shot! So, I'm now in the market for some hearing aides. Anyone have any suggestions.....Huh!....What did you say?!....Steve1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 34 #22 April 25, 2007 Quote Quote Quote I hope it now makes sense why I made you and your SO wear ear protection when firing the .460 Weatherby. Being deaf does not make one immune to permanent inner-ear injury. The shoulder protection was mandatory, as well.... Blue skies, Winsor (50 years with tinnitus & counting) I had soooo much fun that day! I'll never forget Sandy taking a shot with that shotgun and flying 3 feet back right into my arms. I kinda had a feeling that was going to happen! When can we do it again???? "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
winsor 236 #23 April 25, 2007 I'll never forget Sandy taking a shot with that shotgun and flying 3 feet back right into my arms. I kinda had a feeling that was going to happen! Quote Being unprepared for a 10 gauge 3 1/2" Magnum is a pretty good recipe for winding up on your ass. Good thing you were standing behind her! When can we do it again???? Come on down to Houston and we can surely work something out. I have quite a few heavy-hitters that were not out that day (though the .460 and the 10 gauge are a rather good start). Blue skies, winsor Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 34 #24 April 26, 2007 Quote When can we do it again???? Come on down to Houston and we can surely work something out. I have quite a few heavy-hitters that were not out that day (though the .460 and the 10 gauge are a rather good start). Blue skies, winsor Damn, you are quite the nomad... I never know where you are at any one time. I knew you were in Birmingham for a while, and in VA as well (I think). Houston? Hmm... The Deaf World Record is scheduled this fall at Spaceland, but I doubt I will make it this time. One of these days... it'll be good seeing you again."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
