In July 2005 Steve went skydiving in California's central valley.
See Steve's blog (first part and second part) for an account of the experience.


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boarding the plane
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Steve and his instructor tumble out of the plane
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With Rick, my tandem jump buddy
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Just out of the plane
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In freefall
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Falling
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Feet of Tim the photographer visible
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The checkerboard below us
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Really big grin
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Almost lost my shoes!
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Safely back on the ground