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I'm becoming a slacker,I'm down to 2 jobs Medic/Rescue and Teaching in the fall. So, I finally made it official and put in my notice with the Department that I'm officially done. I know the timing looks pretty bad to outsiders with all the fires going on in our state,but I have been on/off training for the last few months and nothings more dangerous then not being current. I've really been focusing my attention on EMS,and haven't felt that strong pull to be out with the Fire Dept. so I knew it was time. Hubby finishing his Fire science degree and accepting a job at another department also made it easier.

Hey guys. I'm from Arizona. I'm not the most computer literate person but bare with me as I say Hi! I used to jump primarily in Eloy and took a couple years off due to my health. I am excited to get back up in the skies, you don't even know!! John

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Remove the word fail from your vocabulary. Did you learn something? Then you didn't fail. Were there things you did right? Then you didn't fail. Are you alive? Then you didn't fail. Student jumps can be way overwhelming. There are lots of people who have to repeat a category or three and yet go on to be excellent skydivers. Just keep at it. You can only fall if you don't try.

If it's any consolation, what you're experiencing is very common. At a glance it could seem like gravity does all the work, how hard could it be? Truth is it's overwhelming for many people. Some of us failed an AFF level multiple times and went on to make thousands of jumps. We all start out at "square one". Best advice I could give is to lean on your instructors for tips and help. They are the best equipped to talk you through it all. And the wind tunnel, in my opinion, can help a lot. Best of luck! Welcome to the sport!

My mind is made up. Neither Trump nor Clinton should be in the White House, effective immediately.

"It's not that we don't believe you. It's that we don't care."

How about: "Rape allegations - 14" And 'Rape of a child - 13" There's a meme going around on FB to the effect of: They aren't "underage women" They are CHILDREN. It isn't 'non-consensual sex'. It's RAPE. And, by definition, children cannot consent. But his supporters won't care. He's not black, he's not a woman, he's not a 'liberal'. So they will continue to ignore the allegations, asking questions like "when was the trial?" THEY DON'T CARE. This has been made abundantly clear.

Third tandem today. First one was years and years ago, second one two weeks ago. I know this isn't any great shakes, but if anyone wants to give me loads of money so I can keep doing this, that'd be great

There are a number of different techniques given for diving exits, these are only mine. Usually, tumbling on diving exits is caused by trying to get belly to earth too fast. For students, I usually try this one first. Left foot in the door, right foot back, body facing the line of flight. Pick a spot on the horizon about 20-30 degrees in back of perpendicular and launch straight out with right hand high, left low. Do not look at the plane, look at the horizon. Another option. Left foot on the door frame right foot slightly back, body facing towards the back of the plane at about a 45 degree angle. Pick a spot on the ground about 45 degrees back and 45 degrees out. Dive down, away and back. Try to focus on diving down rather than getting belly to earth for a count of five. Once you get the feel of the relative wind you’ll wonder what gave you the problem

Hi folks, Eddie wanted desperately to have sex with this really cute, really hot girl in his office.... but she was dating someone else. One day Eddie got so frustrated that he went to her and said, 'I'll give you $100 if you let me have sex with you.' The girl looked at him and then said, 'NO.' Eddie said, 'I'll be real fast. I'll throw the money on the floor, you bend down, and I'll finish by the time you've picked it up.' She thought for a moment and said that she would consult with her boyfriend, She called him and explained the situation. Her boyfriend says, 'Ask him for $200, and pick up the money really fast. He won't even be able to get his pants down.' She agreed and accepts the proposal. Over half an hour goes by and the boyfriend is waiting for his girlfriend's call. Finally, after 45 minutes the boyfriend calls and asks, 'What happened?' Still breathing hard, she managed to reply, 'The bastard had all quarters!' Management lesson: Always consider a business proposition in its entirety before agreeing to it and getting screwed. Jerry Baumchen

I'm still using my Argus in my wings. No issues. You can still get support from overseas and para concepts does the 4 yr.