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by Jim
Fri Nov 04, 2016 5:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ron Keinan
Replies: 28
Views: 14126

Ron made it to Philadelphia without incident, except for a little confusion over the move.. He is receiving the best rehabilitation care available and may return in 6 to 8 weeks.

Updates here as they are received.
by Jim
Fri Oct 28, 2016 8:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ron Keinan
Replies: 28
Views: 14126

If you haven't had a chance to visit Ron, your window of opportunity may be closing as early as next Tuesday (11/1). Nothing is certain yet, but it could be that he will transfer to a special rehabilitation center as far away as Philadelphia and remain there for up to 8 weeks. Use213 250 4200to chec...
by Jim
Mon Oct 10, 2016 12:18 pm
Forum: Politics of flying
Topic: USHPA Refusing to Renew Torrey Hawks ...
Replies: 33
Views: 21476

Hey Jonathan, have you noticed that narcissists always think they're the one everyone is talking about?
by Jim
Mon Oct 10, 2016 9:19 am
Forum: Politics of flying
Topic: USHPA Refusing to Renew Torrey Hawks ...
Replies: 33
Views: 21476

Hey, Jonathan! We should partner up. Together, our wittiness could, reputedly, decimate the sport of hang gliding. Let's bring those suckers to their knees! Maybe we should start attending local government meetings to publicly point out everything that's wrong with our sport, you know, become annoyi...
by Jim
Mon Oct 10, 2016 9:12 am
Forum: Politics of flying
Topic: USHPA pulls Torrey Exemption: The story behind the headlines
Replies: 54
Views: 33028

Hey, Jonathan! We should partner up. Together, our wittiness could, reputedly, decimate the sport of hang gliding. Let's bring those suckers to their knees! Maybe we should start attending local government meetings to publicly point out everything that's wrong with our sport, you know, become annoyi...
by Jim
Sat Oct 08, 2016 9:26 pm
Forum: Politics of flying
Topic: USHPA Refusing to Renew Torrey Hawks ...
Replies: 33
Views: 21476

Has anyone tried hanging upside-down until their nose bleeds? It may be that the pressure on the brain causes the capillaries directly adjacent to the sinuses to expand beyond the capacity of one's normal hemostasis to prevent leakage. Good for Halloween as it would cause one to appear to be bleedin...
by Jim
Wed Sep 14, 2016 9:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: HAM Licensing Class
Replies: 1
Views: 1633

HAM Licensing Class

Tired of being a pirate? Want to avoid the "you can't talk if you don't have a license" speech when you buy 2-meter equipment without a call sign? The Independent Radio Club is sponsoring a Technician Class and Test on October 15-16 for a mere $50 (+$15 test fee). It will be in Eagle Rock ...
by Jim
Tue Sep 13, 2016 3:16 pm
Forum: For Sale
Topic: MOSQUITOES FOR SALE
Replies: 1
Views: 2574

MOSQUITOES FOR SALE

Manufactured by Swedish AeroSport: <b>Mosquito NRG Powered Hang Gliding Harness</b>, non-electric (pull) start; 100 hours or less run time. <b>$2000</b> FIRM. 2 available. <b>Mosquito NRG Powered HG Harness</b>, electric start; less than 100 hours run time. <b>$3500</b> FIRM. 1 available. Call (818)...
by Jim
Thu Jul 28, 2016 8:11 pm
Forum: Lost and Found
Topic: Guitar from the Parachute Clinic
Replies: 2
Views: 6945

Guitar from the Parachute Clinic

I think I saw the guitar left at Andy's after the parachute clinic still at the place I moved it to. If it is yours, please claim it here and I will give you the location.
by Jim
Thu Jul 07, 2016 10:03 pm
Forum: Politics of flying
Topic: Ken Andrews is a tall and brave pilot
Replies: 23
Views: 17792

You must be speaking satirically, Doug. You're the one who's demonstrably become one of "them."

Ken remains, as always, incorruptible.
by Jim
Sun Jul 03, 2016 10:04 pm
Forum: Lost and Found
Topic: Wills Wing Bags Found
Replies: 1
Views: 6372

Wills Wing Bags Found

From Saturday afternoon:
I found both bags used to cover the downtube-ends/corner brackets for a Wills Wing glider. They are in the lost and found or see Jay, if you're unfamiliar.
by Jim
Sat Jun 18, 2016 8:47 pm
Forum: Lost and Found
Topic: Downtube Pad
Replies: 0
Views: 6000

Downtube Pad

Someone lost their large pad, the one that Cathy makes for wrapping downtubes. If I got the story correct, it may be from the Blackhawk trip a few weeks ago.
Respond here with the color to claim.
by Jim
Wed May 25, 2016 8:26 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Sewer Line Is IN!
Replies: 1
Views: 1352

The Sewer Line Is IN!

Starting at 8AM, Tuesday May 24, the backhoe operator hired by Richard Shaw began to dig at the street. By 4PM the trench was complete. Richard, Jay and Jim laid about 210 feet of pre-assembled, ABS line into the deep gash in the driveway. The line is filled with water for inspection, due Thursday. ...
by Jim
Thu May 19, 2016 8:19 am
Forum: Safety and Incidents in flight
Topic: Towers
Replies: 1
Views: 6641

I agree. In the last few weeks, I've been getting pummeled by the turbulence over the West face between the radio shacks and the Nike base. After my bitching about getting dumped badly, twice, trying to circle in something strong, someone mentioned to me that the winds aloft were mildly from the Nor...
by Jim
Mon Apr 04, 2016 8:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Culture of our LZ
Replies: 24
Views: 11394

Doug, I really wish you'd spend more time flying.
by Jim
Mon Apr 04, 2016 7:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Culture of our LZ
Replies: 24
Views: 11394

"You know nothing, Jon Snow..."

Only house flies are surprised when they get swatted.
by Jim
Thu Mar 17, 2016 7:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: SHGA WiFi
Replies: 20
Views: 9097

Which other clubs? And what are their membership fees? I'm not looking to debate the merits, I'm just asking for the information. And it isn't free. Someone has to pay for it. I would think that all those other clubs probably budget for WiFi within the context of their revenue from dues and storage,...
by Jim
Tue Mar 08, 2016 4:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: DRINK DISPENSER DOLLAR CHANGER IS DOWN
Replies: 2
Views: 1678

DRINK DISPENSER DOLLAR CHANGER IS DOWN

Don is unable to service the drink machine until April and wants everyone to be aware that the dollar changer is out of service. The dollar slot has been taped for those unaware of the issue.

Coins will work. Press the button for the desired drink and check the display for availability first.
by Jim
Fri Jan 22, 2016 8:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: CALL FOR PHOTOS AND CAPTIONS
Replies: 1
Views: 1218

Unfortunately, this post got a bit lost in the pile before its time. Members can look up my email address in the secure section and forward photos and captions directly to me.
by Jim
Thu Jan 21, 2016 10:30 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: CALL FOR PHOTOS AND CAPTIONS
Replies: 1
Views: 1218

CALL FOR PHOTOS AND CAPTIONS

I recently performed my sort of annual update of the Member Photos page. Many of our current members are missing, especially, our newest. This page was created for those who want a spot to look up members they've seen but not met or have forgotten a name of someone they just got to know (I hate when...