kallend 2,026 #1 July 6, 2007 Very pretty 64-way, completed 3rd jump of the first day! We beat Florida and Texas! Pictures to follow.... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,439 #2 July 6, 2007 Very nice. And yes, pictures are definitely required. Wendy W.There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GQ_jumper 4 #3 July 7, 2007 Awesome job, congratulationsHistory does not long entrust the care of freedom to the weak or the timid. --Dwight D. Eisenhower Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gemini 0 #4 July 9, 2007 John, thanks again for pulling this together. It was a great POPS event. Organizers were excellent, food was good, and night jumps and fireworks were the best I've seen in a long time. Kudo's to Skydive Chicago and Chicagoland for supporting POPS and skydiving. Blue skies, Jim Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 2,026 #5 July 9, 2007 QuoteJohn, thanks again for pulling this together. It was a great POPS event. Organizers were excellent, food was good, and night jumps and fireworks were the best I've seen in a long time. Kudo's to Skydive Chicago and Chicagoland for supporting POPS and skydiving. Thanks for the TX support. I'm trying to get some pics to post.... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elightle 8 #6 July 10, 2007 John, congratulations to you and all the POPS jumpers on a new Illinois State Record! --Ed Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 2,026 #7 July 11, 2007 Picture... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,439 #8 July 12, 2007 Is that you -- last whacker at 5:00? Nice-looking formation. Wendy W.There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rehmwa 2 #9 July 12, 2007 QuoteIs that you -- last whacker at 5:00? he he - you called John a wacker I need to send in for my POPS. And send in one for a friend that just turned. ... Driving is a one dimensional activity - a monkey can do it - being proud of your driving abilities is like being proud of being able to put on pants Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 2,026 #10 July 12, 2007 Quote Is that you -- last whacker at 5:00? Nice-looking formation. Wendy W. Indeed it is I (last out, lead plane), and indeed it is a nice looking formation. ... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smooth 0 #11 July 12, 2007 More pictures available here Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keka 0 #12 July 12, 2007 really nice pictures!!!!! nice formation! congrats to all that participatedhttp://www.woundedwarriorproject.org PMS#551 I love my life :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 2,026 #13 July 12, 2007 A really cool thing is that there is developing a friendly rivalry between Texas (currently at 62), Florida (63) and Illinois (now 64) so this may well develop into a regular POPS challenge.... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rehmwa 2 #14 July 12, 2007 Quote A really cool thing is that there is developing a friendly rivalry between Texas (currently at 62), Florida (63) and Illinois (now 64) so this may well develop into a regular POPS challenge. as you need more bodies, I can help you dip into the Minnesota, Wisconsin and Iowa talent... show those pukes what the midwest can accomplish ... Driving is a one dimensional activity - a monkey can do it - being proud of your driving abilities is like being proud of being able to put on pants Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skypop 0 #15 July 15, 2007 John, That is a mighty nice picture. Good planning, great organizing and outstanding skydiving made it happen. Congratulations!!!! Corey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpwally 0 #16 July 17, 2007 is there a list of participants?smile, be nice, enjoy life FB # - 1083 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 2,026 #17 July 17, 2007 Quote is there a list of participants? Of course ... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites