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I knew a skydiver once named Jason Rose. Funny guy who swore a lot. You any relation? . . . . . "Make it hard again." Doc Ed “A person needs a little madness, or else they never dare cut the rope and be free” Nikos Kazantzakis

Skymama? . . . . . "Make it hard again." Doc Ed “A person needs a little madness, or else they never dare cut the rope and be free” Nikos Kazantzakis

I asked him if he's sixty and he gave me a hand gesture indicating he's 61. I think he's lying. Happy Birthday Ed! (I see normiss started a birthday thread for you too! ) . . . . . "Make it hard again." Doc Ed “A person needs a little madness, or else they never dare cut the rope and be free” Nikos Kazantzakis

This just in from Markus: The kegs are reserved for this weekend. Honeymoon Wheat Ale and Scottish Ale. Not that that would be a reason to attend a boogie.... . . . . . "Make it hard again." Doc Ed “A person needs a little madness, or else they never dare cut the rope and be free” Nikos Kazantzakis

Rex said if they use the Caravan, then it'll be 12 peeps minimum, 3 passes with 4 out each pass with lots of separation. Sounds pretty safe to me. Full altitude? Otherwise, the 182, from probably 7 or 8 grand. I'll let Rex know you're interested. . . . . . "Make it hard again." Doc Ed “A person needs a little madness, or else they never dare cut the rope and be free” Nikos Kazantzakis

Including the Friday night night jumps. We've got it planned and it seems there's enough interest to get a few loads off. Rex says he needs 12 to take the Caravan, or otherwise will make multiple 182 loads. The logistics have been worked out - just need jumpers. See you Friday! Vint . . . . . "Make it hard again." Doc Ed “A person needs a little madness, or else they never dare cut the rope and be free” Nikos Kazantzakis

Been known to break it a couple of times. . . . . . "Make it hard again." Doc Ed “A person needs a little madness, or else they never dare cut the rope and be free” Nikos Kazantzakis

Fuck those guys. I'm sticking with the local micro breweries. Drink local! . . . . . "Make it hard again." Doc Ed “A person needs a little madness, or else they never dare cut the rope and be free” Nikos Kazantzakis

I heard Snow White wouldn't put out so the rest of the dwarves got up Grumpy. Be careful.... . . . . . "Make it hard again." Doc Ed “A person needs a little madness, or else they never dare cut the rope and be free” Nikos Kazantzakis

Ruban was a bit too enthusiastic. He's been banned from adding fuel to the fire. . . . . . "Make it hard again." Doc Ed “A person needs a little madness, or else they never dare cut the rope and be free” Nikos Kazantzakis

The blaze from the bonfire should be lighting up the whole dz. You shouldn't have any problem seeing the landing area. (I've already started collecting wood and hauling it out there.) And if you really want barb wire fence, we do have some out by the road.... Vint . . . . . "Make it hard again." Doc Ed “A person needs a little madness, or else they never dare cut the rope and be free” Nikos Kazantzakis

Hooray.. as i said in an earlier post..."As far as I know, you'd be the first at Ritzville. Mmmmm.... beer.... " Sounds like scary shit to me.... Vint . . . . . "Make it hard again." Doc Ed “A person needs a little madness, or else they never dare cut the rope and be free” Nikos Kazantzakis

Me! A Mac and Jack African Ale clone I brewed myself. Hoppy, but tasty. Vint . . . . . "Make it hard again." Doc Ed “A person needs a little madness, or else they never dare cut the rope and be free” Nikos Kazantzakis

My wife has one and she loves it. I saw the Best Buy add this week and they're selling them on close out for $299.00. Vint . . . . . "Make it hard again." Doc Ed “A person needs a little madness, or else they never dare cut the rope and be free” Nikos Kazantzakis

There are those at the Ritz who feel I need a new container, so I would have to go with one of those. But it's not about the prizes, it's about the support! . . . . . "Make it hard again." Doc Ed “A person needs a little madness, or else they never dare cut the rope and be free” Nikos Kazantzakis

Considering your new found hero status, would you touch my tickets and bless them for me? Vint . . . . . "Make it hard again." Doc Ed “A person needs a little madness, or else they never dare cut the rope and be free” Nikos Kazantzakis

Having talked to witnesses and knowing the jumper who got hit very well (he has over 5000 jumps) and knowing that John pulled for him, I'm praising the hell out of John. As the title says, he's my hero. . . . . . "Make it hard again." Doc Ed “A person needs a little madness, or else they never dare cut the rope and be free” Nikos Kazantzakis

Story coming out of Lost Prairie is on Saturday John pulled and opened for an unconscious jumper, struck in the head on exit. Jumper came to under canopy and landed. Can't wait to hear John's version. . . . . . "Make it hard again." Doc Ed “A person needs a little madness, or else they never dare cut the rope and be free” Nikos Kazantzakis

Yeah, I got up Sunday morning to find out you had left already. Bummer. It was to be one of the highlights of my weekend, and there you weren't. If I don't make it over for LFL, then come play with us Labor Day weekend. We're having our end of summer thingy then. Vint . . . . . "Make it hard again." Doc Ed “A person needs a little madness, or else they never dare cut the rope and be free” Nikos Kazantzakis

We had to blast over to Seattle and tow back our daughter's broken car. Odd to be in Seattle thinking it's way hotter than Spokane. Good to get back to the cool weather here, although Spokane - Seattle - Spokane in one day is a drag. Vint . . . . . "Make it hard again." Doc Ed “A person needs a little madness, or else they never dare cut the rope and be free” Nikos Kazantzakis

John, Mailing mine on Thursday - shouldn't take too long to get across the state. Vint . . . . . "Make it hard again." Doc Ed “A person needs a little madness, or else they never dare cut the rope and be free” Nikos Kazantzakis

If you really want to do a night jump, we can arrange that. As far as I know, you'd be the first at Ritzville. Mmmmm.... beer.... Vint . . . . . "Make it hard again." Doc Ed “A person needs a little madness, or else they never dare cut the rope and be free” Nikos Kazantzakis

Second Annual Summer’s End Boogie – Labor Day Weekend West Plains Skydiving – The Ritz Once again jumpers from the Kapowsin, Starr, Mollala, Snohomish, and Lost Prairie are invading "The Ritz." We Would Love for Jumpers From All Over to Come Join Us! West Plains Skydiving Center: Ritzville Washington http://www.westplainsskydiving.com/ September 3 to 7, 2009 – Labor Day Weekend Jumps Starting Thursday Evening Aircraft-Cessna Caravan 208/Cessna 182 $25 to 12,000’ Coaches Available for RW and FF Jumps Possible helicopter jumps – still working on that piece. Shooting range on dz after jumping. Saturday Night-Traditional Bonfire/Potluck; Please Bring a Dish and Join the Fun! BYOB --- but you know it wouldn’t be a boogie w/o jello shots Camping and Showers Available at the DZ. Hotel Accommodations Within 5 Miles of the DZ Fee: $10 for beer and one night's dinner of pulled pork sandwiches If you have any questions, please feel free to pm ladydyver@dz.com, our resident boogie organizer.

All day In hot sun Shilling jumping at fair grounds Motorcycle show No one wants to talk to me about skydiving Want to look at bikes. I read my wife's book Tried hard not to fall asleep Watched jump films all day. . . . . . "Make it hard again." Doc Ed “A person needs a little madness, or else they never dare cut the rope and be free” Nikos Kazantzakis

I have a Muppets Pigs In Space lunch box that I use daily during the school year - I teach in a high school. My wife and son brought it home when he was about 2. His bed time was after the Muppets were over and we were big fans. I've been using it for 26 years now. I got rid of the thermos right away because it took up too much room. Vint . . . . . "Make it hard again." Doc Ed “A person needs a little madness, or else they never dare cut the rope and be free” Nikos Kazantzakis