christopherm

Well, okay, i give up. I'll work on my concession speech tonight. I still believe in God and that Jesus died on the cross to save me from my sins, it's too bad I'm not smart enough to prove this too a jury but oh well God is a theory of how the universe began. Why is it so much easier for people to believe in a theory just as fantastic like, "the big bang theory"? -So, how hard is the ground?!

I believe that miracles qualify as evidence, they happen everyday. Why does someone with line stretch bounce and survive when obviously, according to all probable science, should have died. That I consider evidence of god. Damn my lack of a college education, I imagine I would be much better at this if i had one -So, how hard is the ground?!

Quote btw science is a method of inquiry not a belief and a great deal of it can be proven, and demonstrated repeatedly..(gravity for example ) while no claim made by any religion can be called anything more than faith. Quote btw no science can be proven. A scientifical theasus can be probable from many experiments but can't be proven. Even though the idea of gravity has been proven probable, it isn't proven because it could be failing constantly yet we can't see it's failure. Maybe "gravity" will sease to exist tomorrow, we all have faith that it won't. The only things we can prove are those that we make the rules. 1+1 will =, ummmm, just a sec, let me get my calculator,.... okay, 2 forever. That can be proven. Oh yeah, I'm glad there are people who can intelligently argue those points.

Quote "God" does not exist. Never has, never will. A book of middle eastern dessert mythology is no substitute for a fully grounded education in ethics and reason. Quote Then you shoud use that education to make an intelligent choice. I'm not saying that you are any lesser a person for choosing not to believe in "God" or a god but you should think about it a little more in depth. First of all you seem to think that faith in god is a bad thing but faith in science is okay. It is the same thing. Nothing in science can be proven and neither can that in religion. So you have randomly chosen to put your faith in science because that is what you can reach out and touch. There is infact evidence to support that there was first cause for the universe. Everything you see, everything you can lay your eyes upon has a cause. So why wouldn't the universe? QuoteIf there was some kind of omnipotent deity, its existence would be as obvious as gravity.Quote Indeed, and I believe god is the cause of gravity and all things. To those who look around them, gods existence is obvious. -So, how hard is the ground?!

1) The argument from Design. If you found a clock and examined the mechanism within it, you would probably think that this intricate mechanism was not the outcome of mere chance, that it had been designed. Now look at the universe; is it possible that such an intricate mechanism, from the orbits of planets round the sun to the cells in your fingernails could all have happened by chance? Surely, this enormously complex mechanism has been designed, and the being that designed it must be God. 2) The ontological argument God is the perfect being. As He is most perfect, He must have all perfections. If God lacked existence He would not be perfect, as He is perfect he must exist. 3) The cosmological argument (God as "First cause") Everything that exists has a cause. However, there must at some time have been a cause prior to all other causes. This 'prime mover' or first cause is necessary to explain existence. This first cause is God. God either exists or he does not. If we believe in God and he exists, we will be rewarded with eternal bliss in heaven. If we believe in God and he does not exist then at worst all we have forgone is a few sinful pleasures. If we do not believe in God and he does exist we may enjoy a few sinful pleasures, but we may face eternal damnation. If we do not believe in God and he does not exist then our sins will not be punished. Would any rational gambler think that the experience of a few sinful pleasures is worth the risk of eternal damnation? -So, how hard is the ground?!

Just keep making posts like this and you'll reach the ranks of Clay soon enough -So, how hard is the ground?!

If a dog could swim then would the world be round? -So, how hard is the ground?!

ummmmm, okay, who let this thread get this far down the list? uhhh, who's fault is it?! CrazyIvan? was it you, i've hardly seen you post anything. -So, how hard is the ground?!

i know , for some reason i usually don't when i'm just pulling high or doing a hop n' pop, more comfortable I guess. someday i'll learn -So, how hard is the ground?!

I discovered today why the hell everyone tells you to be cautious of body position on high performance canopy openings I was geeking the camera on a 4-way, freeflying in the background, before a planned high deployment. I noticed the cameraman started going high to get the right angle so I wanted to deploy before I got out of frame. I just threw out without really being stable belly to earth. It was naaaasty! The video shows me being thrown around like a rag doll and now I have a big bruise/cut on the side of my head from my three rings. I got it untwisted before it really got a chance to get spinning, even though a toggle came unstowed. So, I learned this lesson the hard way, no pun intended

Hehe, I did have a great time. The funniest thing I've ever seen was a one-legged homeless guy pissing on a lamppost in Mayor Park . Thanks to Daizy I wasn't just staring at a map all day. We didn't have too much fun but still had a great time Manhattan was awesome, too bad a could never afford to live there, especially on a fireman's sallary. I think 1 room apartments there goes for like 2,000,000 a month . Anyway, New York is great except for the way people drive and hope too be back this summer for more testing.

These aren't that great of pictures but i tried my best to illustrate that surface area can be taken away by leaning forward and therefore reducing drag and also that you can make your body more aerodynamic. They are a bit exagerated but hopefully you get the point. It might not necissarily double the length of your swoop but will definately help. -So, how hard is the ground?!

Here is something basic I put together that is sort of entertaining. rantoullandings.wmv Enjoy!

My fastest was on a speeddive with some regular pants and a sweatshirt. 205mph. -So, how hard is the ground?!

Got a question for all you New Yorkers or those of you who have frequented the city. I'm going there mid December for the weekend to take the written exam for firefighter and I need to know how in such a short time can I start to get a feel for the city. What part of town do I stay in, where do I go at night, where are the good family italian places? You get the idea. I want to get more than the usual tourist might get. Any advice would be great.

i'm really drunk right now, just lthought eccytyerbody shout know;! -So, how hard is the ground?!

You and your family are walking down a empty downtown street when a crazy man comes screaming at you from around the corner slashing a knife as he runs at you. You have a .45 holstered to your ankle and you are a trained marksman, what do you do? If you are a liberal: Does he really want to attack us and if so did I do anything to upset him? Could I some how hit him with the gun to knock him out instead of shooting him? Maybe we could outrun him or maybe he his just trying to play a joke on us. Maybe I could hold his legs while my family runs away and he stabs me. If you are a conservative: You shoot the son of a bitch, by your family some hotdogs, and take them to a ball came -So, how hard is the ground?!

I think I meet the requirements, count me in

What are some good ways to bleed off speed at the end of a swoop. Trying to stop accurately is hard since the speed and length of the swoop seems to always be different. -So, how hard is the ground?!

That silo home does look damn cool! I wish I could afford to buy something like that someday. Oh well, I decided to skydive rather than invest -So, how hard is the ground?!

No matter how dirty you think your shoes are you can't walk on the carpet. -So, how hard is the ground?! -So, how hard is the ground?!

Yeah? Why don't we all just jump without a reserve parachute, how dare we regulate safety in this country. Oh yeah, I don't really give a shit if the person drunk crashes and burns but all it takes is that one time to run over little susy playing barbi in her front yard. It shouldn't be your right to drink and drive at all because you then are putting other lives in danger. Live, liberty, and the pursuit of hapiness, not, Life, Liberty, and the right to do what ever the shit you want. Why don't I just walk around downtown Manhattan with an open container of Uranium. It's my decision as an adult right?, who give a *&%$ about anyone else. -So, how hard is the ground?!

Hook low, flare late! Really, pull at the assigned altitude and no spiraling. Chances are, you won't see anyone unless you are really close so "Be aware, do the Linda Blaire". Don't chase your shadow into the ground and make sure to land at the airport because one of the most dangerous things to do is to land off. -So, how hard is the ground?! -So, how hard is the ground?!

Yes I have to work today , packing and jumping all day at the dropzone. Poor me. Hope the weather cooperates for you, have a good one. -So, how hard is the ground?! -So, how hard is the ground?!

christopherm@dropzone.com -So, how hard is the ground?!