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Check out Forums: International: Dropzona.com: Ukrainian DZs There are some good references/resources in there. I think it's at http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/forum/gforum.cgi?do=post_view_flat;post=2991196;page=1;mh=-1;;sb=post_latest_reply;so=ASC To read the cyrillic, it works for me to change character encoding Cyrillic Windows (1251) Strafing field mice, twice an hour.

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Apes, definitely. Had drag bars on my ol' 74 850 Commando, looked right for the bike. As you have a rigid frame, I think the Apes set it off better. For the record, I run 10" apes (no risers) on my '57 Matchless (strutted, with solo/p-pad), and 10" Twisted Z's on my 99 Buell X-1 (Rigid, 38º rake, etc.) - Those big tall apes look very cool, and certainly you can save on deodorant ridin on the hot summer dayz. I think they might not be the most comfortable on a long ride, but that's just me. To each his own. I like my arms straight out (rather than up or down) to ride most comfortably. Strafing field mice, twice an hour.

nope. but now that I know how the Green Goblin Drink is made, I'll try one 2nite. & on a work night too! Strafing field mice, twice an hour.

Try http://www.online-translator.com/text.asp#tr_form Promt works well, the URL above goes to free online version, I bought the product, and it works well. The free online version only does 1 or 2 small paragraphs at a time; cumbersome if there's a lot to xlate. Good for quick xlations tho'. When I first began studying Russian (only 9 months ago), I found the online free version difficult because one must type what you wish in english, xlate to Russian, xlate result back to english, correct what is 'not really what you want to say', xlate to Russian again; and reiterate until the text makes sense to you. Of course, I'm merely a rookie. Strafing field mice, twice an hour.

I've been there. I would have had to answer that someone's question, "yes, sometimes". I recall a few jumps where I got out, I'm off the hill, and thinking, "HoHum, another skydive. Ok. Whatever..... Wait: should I be risking my life for this which is not giving me the rush that it used to?" - and I have taken some extensive breaks, even 11 months or so. BUT: As of this past weekend, I'M BACK! OMG, got my 1st video, bombout exit about 12 front loops to a sit. Got a 2way together for next dive, turned into a 3way before boarding. Exit didn't work as planned, unable to link/dock, but met 2 great people and we'll try it again. The multiple airgasms are back - WooHoo!! When I started, I told myself "I'm not gettin any video 'til 'I can do stuff'". Except for coached jumps, I've only done prolly less than 5 non-solo jumps. When you can't find jumpmates, and jump by yourself, and teach yourself, mebbe there's a point where you begin to stagnate, or plateau. I know I've been making technical mistakes, but now that I see video I thrill to the 'right' stuff I did, and am very happy to see the mistakes, so I can learn. My biggest 2 things I learned this weekend were; 1> I need to spread my legs more in a sit 2> How to turn (correctly) in a sit also: I can't seem to effectively see my altimeter w/out getting unstable in a sit. I could turn in a sit, but wasn't sure how or why. My coach told me what/how to turn, and the 360º 's were on! ------ Cumulatively, I think if I come across a 'boring' skydive again (& with my new perspective I don't think I will), I will try things that I've not done before to re-ignite the fire. Strafing field mice, twice an hour.

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You did the right thing. I did the same with my dog of 15½ years on 29 of December. He was better than many people I've met. It was easier for me once I read Annie's Letter. I am sure your beloved kitty feels the same. http://www.thepetcenter.com/imtop/annie.html My condolences Strafing field mice, twice an hour.

BlueBalls Slut - ain't it the truth Strafing field mice, twice an hour.

LOLOLAROFAPMP for all these others - but yeah, so sick & tired of hearin whuffo's 'perfectly good airplane' crap. - Guess I do have 1 'ex'-whuffo tale; threw my mom out of a plane for her 60th (told her on the way to lunch I had to 'pick up something at the airport') - on her video she had her hands clenched up in fists. Me, "Why'd you clench your fists, were ya skeered?!". Her, "No, I didn't want to lose my diamond rings!". She calls herself a skydiver (with 1 tandem), and I call her an ex-whuffo. Strafing field mice, twice an hour.

If I were going to include skydiving references in my résumé, I would prolly need to use "PLF Research Analyst" Strafing field mice, twice an hour.

I concur. Agree 100% Unfortunately in my world, I have to work on people's PCs with such footprints on them it makes my skin crawl to think of it. There are people's PCs I won't even touch without "glovin' up" first - (Surgical gloves so I don't have to touch their input device(s) such as keyboards & mice). While such hand disinfectants can and/or* does reduce the body's natural immunity, it's about the only peace of mind I know of when I must visit potentially germ-infested (& who knows what else) places. (If that is a "part of the reason" to which you refer). --- * I'm no doctor, but I do like to study anatomy! LOL Strafing field mice, twice an hour.

this is scary. As a public school employee (computer tech) I'm always worried about the nasties I'm exposed to - I try to touch doorknobs, etc. as rarely as possible, probably wash hands thoroughly 10-15 times a day & anti-bacterial lotion stuff too. So, should I do 50 times? Strafing field mice, twice an hour.

*** point taken... 255.255.255.255; , 2noob

Sorry to the rest of y'all for getting a little off topic, but how could I NOT respond to Albert Einstein there. Strafing field mice, twice an hour.

Oh, DID I now? My apologies rehmwa, I guess I should have better or more delicately elaborated my position (just for the sake of any roadkill CSIs with fecal obsessions who might be in the group). To answer your first question (that one posed before your content editing), "Apparently I do not. Please feel free to enlighten me. I seek knowledge, not intolerance - but I suppose the knowledge of the intolerant will have to do. So, school me up..." As for the rest of your inflammatory diatribe, I will not qualify it by refuting point by point. I will just say that I rather think my perspective seeks ways to find good out of any evil, without disrepecting any victim of said evil in any way whatsoever. How about the South Pacific tsunami, even YOU can't blame anyone for that. What a terrible thing to have happened. One of the worst (Human) disasters of our time. Yet look at how many of us came to their aid, even if only through donations. That is goodness born out of evil. BTW How much did YOU send? Therein lies my point. If you don't like the Bodies Exhibit, do not attend, or slight those who may choose to. Were it in my power (which it most certainly is not), I would restore to ALL unfortunate victims EVERYWHERE & ANYWHERE that which was taken from them (And regardless of ethnicity, for I only see what is inside a person). Alternatively, I accept that which I cannot change and try to find some goodness in it, or to come from it. Ok, mebbe I WILL refute ONE of your points. I find it highly offensive for you to insult that poor roadkill like that. Even roadkill would have sense enough not to date me. Shef Strafing field mice, twice an hour.

Yes rehmwa, I suppose you're right. Let's all walk just away from any form of taxidermy, particularly if the subject is depicted in any form other than restfully sleeping. Oh, and let's close all the museums too; especially the ones which display those icky dinosaur skeletons posed so lifelike and tender with the baby dinosaur skeleton walking alongside. In fact, why don't we just do away with any form of anthropology or paleontology whatsoever. OOPS, can't do that. Sorry - You see, for safety reasons, just like my hookknife I reeeely need my lucky green rabbit's foot in my pocket when I jump, right alongside my winning lottery scratcher and Lucky Charms PEZ dispenser. Strafing field mice, twice an hour.

We could say it is atrocious and horrific about the idea that bodies in any of the exhibits were there without their owner's consent, etc. and we would be right to do so. Then we could do something else with them (such as burying) to preserve the dignity of their former existence. In doing so however, should we not also then forget all things learned from the hideous experiments of the nazi Dr. Mengele? It is unforgivable what was done to those poor people victimized by Mengele, yet some of what was done became valuable medical research. As long as it was done, why NOT have something good come from it. (The "good" is certainly no excuse for ever having done the evil in the first place.) If someone was specifically murdered to be turned into an art exhibit, then it is morally wrong to condone said murder by patronizing the exhibit. Doing so (attending the exhibit) may have scientific or educational value however. You and I both benefit from valuable medical information learned as a result of unspeakably torturous procedures regularly performed on animals. Does the end justify the means? Never. Will there ever be someone to attend this exhibit who is so wonderfilled at the intricacies of the human body they take up neurology as their career and become a life-saving brain surgeon? Perhaps. Regarding the exhibit, it is what it is. It's there, and I would go to see it. Strafing field mice, twice an hour.

When I die, my corpse becomes garbage. Don't waste a bunch on a big coffin, etc. BECAUSE I WONT BE THERE. If someone wants to do a memorial/celebration of life or whatever for me I would most humbly feel very honored, AND I WOULD BE THERE. My soul/spirit/consciousness or whatever you wish to call it will not be present in the soon to be rotten meat wormfood that used to be the shell in which I lived. Wanna remember me? make a necklace outta my teeth. Better yet, plastinate me with my rig on & my main deployed just beginning to flare. Or even biffin' one in. That'd make for some humorous artistic expression. Feel free to placard the exhibit of my corpse with EXACTLY who I was. The remembrance makes for a small measure of immortality. I think it would be cool to be a plasticPLFman. The body is an amazing thing, the incredible intricacy of all of it's systems is astounding. It is unfortunate that so many people make judgement of others merely upon their outer appearance, their shell - the skin that is merely one organ of many. People are NOT their bodies, they are the consciousness within. It is good that those in the medical profession are not "grossed out", else how could they learn their craft to repair the rest of us? Would I wish my grandmother plastinated? Well, no, only because that is not something she would choose. Would I go to see her in an exhibit if she were plastinated? I do not think so, but for different reasons - I WOULD applaud her contribution to science. I was recently in Atlanta on business in April/May where the Bodies Exhibit was. I deeply regret not having been able to visit the exhibit (Due only to my time contraints). I absolutely believe that one should be able to choose how to have their corpse disposed of or preserved. If one simply states, "donate my body to science" - I think that really that means "donate my body to science to do with however you see fit" unless specified otherwise. I'd be happy to be turned into "art", but I would specifiy that as my desire. Is the recent pope, displayed for viewing after death in all his finery offensive? Is the Mona Lisa offensive? Are artistic representations of the nude female form (including those with chopped off arms) offensive? The human body is a beautiful thing which is why so much art has been devoted to it throughout the centuries. This exhibit is merely the inside of them. Kinda like when you lift the hood on your car. My understanding of these exhibits (which I've not yet been to) is that the dead flesh is not presented in a manner that would necessarily be demeaning or cruel to said flesh were it alive - (I think there is one posed throwing a baseball). I think these plastinations are flattering anatomical views of life, that could not be displayed of the living.. My 2¢, sorry if I rambled. "If you'd not be forgotten, before you are rotten, write that which is worth reading, or do that which is worth writing about" - (I think that's) Benjamin Franklin Strafing field mice, twice an hour.