I've not tried myself as I don't have a dog, but surely whether your Labrador will fit on two shelves of a small upright freezer is highly dependent on the size of the Labrador?! What about a Golden Retriever is that also comparable? Also quite ironic that Martin (the) Butcher suggests that we refer to Tesco for meat prices! ;0)
On a more serious matter, to second Alexander's comments about the BFR yesterday I would like to say a most sincere "Thank You!" to everyone who made it possible. I for one am very much in your debt. As number 21 in the queue for the zip wire on Sunday morning, I mulled over the fact that I've been meaning to go to one of these events for several years - indeed have flown with my Gin One reserve strapped under my derriere for 5 or more years - straight from the manufacturer and fitted by an experienced paragliding holiday guide. But on Sunday despite my very best "pop, pull & throw" (all accomplished with great gusto within a second of being left to the law of gravity) my reserve hit the ground with a loud "Thump" and remained very neatly in its stowage back for the full duration of the ride. It was blindingly evident that had I had cause to throw my reserve in anger at any time over the preceding 5 years then I would now, most probably, be dead! Luckily for me, my simulated death happened at the RiverMead leisure centre and under the safe and watchful eye of the TVHGC. After some analysis of the problem, it was found that a small loop of "excess" suspension line had wrapped itself around one of the rubber bands holding the lines neatly in place and had effectively "locked" it in place. That parachute was never going to open. The problem was resolved quickly and I got to take a second ride on the zip wire to make sure that the reserve worked as advertised. It did and I took great care to ensure that when I repacked it, nothing was left to chance for next time!
For all of our members and subscribers to this group, I cannot over emphasise how much I recommend that you get yourself to the next re-pack if you haven't been to one yet!
I wanted to share my story with you all so that you can learn from my experience,
regards and safe flying to all,
Andy (Dead Man Walking) Tamlyn
On 16 March 2015 at 06:30, Martin Butcher <m1rt2n@hotmail.com> wrote:
Tim for the price of Labradors ask at Tesco :-)
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Sent: 15 March 2015 21:40
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Subject: Re: [TVHGC Members] Lamb again
How much for half a Labrador?
:-)
On Sunday, 15 March 2015, alexander kirk wilson <aleckirkwilson@uwclub.net> wrote:
--For those trusting and optimistic club members who were not at the BFR today, it went really well (few fatalities) and all credit to Richard, Ken, Chris ............... and the whole gang who did the real work, beforehand and on the day. Thank you all.
I was spreading the word at the BFR that Bill Daw, who farms Rybury and Tan Hill, has just sent a small trailer full of lambs to the abattoir, and they will be hung and cut up by next weekend. For those who do not know it, half a lamb direct from the farm is a leg, a shoulder, lots of chops, some stewing meat and mince. It is not an absurdly bulky amount as a lamb is quite small, like a Labrador, and it easily fits into 2 shelves of a small upright freezer like mine. Half a lamb is £65 - quite a lot cheaper than the supermarkets.
Direct sales like this, cutting out the numerous middlemen, are good for us and really good for the farmers. It also helps Bill to see the club as made up of nice supportive people. And his lamb is DELICIOUS.
If you are interested either email me on aleckirkwilson@uwclub.net, of phone 01672 513861 or 07717 470128.
Alexander KW
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