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Kind of like the Darth Vader version of Thriller

Ok... anyone who votes for lawn work is a hater. Stop that. That was just to lure you out so that you can elevate yourself through reflection and self-examination (and, no, I don't mean touching yourself).

I've got so many valuable options. It's difficult choosing among them. Limited time - which to pursue. 1- bringing the Mullet back. The classic medium-maintenance 'do. 2- my Michael Jackson shrine. I have found an oil stain in the driveway that looks like Michael Jackson when it rains. For a small fee (to defray upkeep costs), I will allow true believers to visit the shrine. 3- starting a cult with the goal of self-enlightenment. 4- mowing my lawn. 5- re-filming Streetcar Named Desire using Lego figures. 6- talking some time off from work to do some extra jumping. My life is so complex. What should I do? Figured that I should ask among the Illuminati..

Roll call - HR 7081 - Giving India nuclear materials "... and for other purposes" What? What are the purposes that are "other" than peaceful? Of course, it was actually against the law to do so. They had to change a law that has stood from the 50s that does not allow the sale of nuclear materials to India. Obama voted "aye" during his congressional days. Apparently, this was a political deal. Somehow, selling nuclear materials to India is ok if there is a trade agreement. Some people think that is ok. I do no agree. Either you are against nuclear non-proliferation or you are ok with it. btw, India never did sign the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty. So, they didn't bother to agree to the most minimal responsibility.

That'd be fucking awesome! Not to mention, great video with all the cameras they've got on that thing! I think it'd be a hell of a promotion for the sport! Probably takes a while to get up and down though. The pilot said that it usually travels about 1-2000 ft off the ground because it is advertising anywhere it goes, so they want the public to see it pass. Plus, I don't think it is that efficient to go any higher. With no crosswind, it seemed to be pretty maneuverable when doing turns, but went up/down very carefully. Very few people get to go for a ride. It seems like they said they are on the road around 300 days a year. Not much downtime. (Pics from a cloudy day in Miami several years ago)

What's the "stirred method"? Dump the whole elbow(pack) of bacon in a large pan and stir it as it cooks...usually results in very chewy bacon. I love it but cant bring myself to cook bacon like that...I lay it out and turn it....go for semi chewy, not crispy. I hope you are asking to gain knowlage and not just being a prick because of spelling While the whole pack of bacon is still frozen, I stand it on its side (long edge) and slice it into 3 sections. As it fries, it separates the strips, but they are shorter and easier to stir. I have found that you might as well cook the whole pack because any leftovers become tasty lunch sandwiches or walking-around-the-house snacks.

"No ma'am, the plaid one is not for sale. That's my lunch thermos."

Nah, she'd be saying "Eye.. Captain... it's in my eye..." Besides, why is he bringing her home ? My buddys van is good enough for the rest of us.

I thought that as a tribute to MJ, I could have one of the neighbors cat lip-sync "Ben". Didn't work. "Ben" and the cat have some sort of social issue that involves the cat eating Ben. Of course, there is always "Billie Jean". Run the frames forward and back, it could look pretty good. Thriller is an obvious choice, but he doesn't do a good pelvic whatever-that-is. Moonwalking is no problem. It's a shame. He did so well as MC Hammer in "Can't Touch This". The only unfortunate part was that the two little pairs of black baggie pants had to be suspenders to keep them on. It ruins the "cool" effect, but otherwise you have many wardrobe malfunctions. The neighbors kid stopped over to help. A quiet type.

(Note - I rarely sitfly) Thanks for resurrecting this thread because of something that I see a lot. Sitflyers in shorts and a tshirt. If they don't tuck the tshirt in, it may blow up over their handles while they are in a sit. It is possible that it could stay that way. Normally, not a problem. In the event that there is a need to find the handles, that is not the time to discover this. I tell people to tuck their shirt into their pants before putting on their rig. Then the legstraps may help hold the shirt there.

I'm only working with seven-ish until I get a more specific definition on "covet" and some names for exactly which ones are the false gods.

What happened on Sunday ? Was it the End of the World again, and I missed it? Darn it. Ok, I promise to keep track and make the next two. What is the attire for the party ? BC/AD Casual ?

Neither one is wrong? How many 20+ way jumps are you basing this bigway breakoff opinion on?

Nah. One bite and they'd stop. When they opened the door, there would just be 30 dogs licking their asses to get the taste out of their mouths.

Agree 100%. The setup should be sustainable indefinitely. When doing formations, the climb out time is longer than usual because of giving everyone a few extra moments. (Yes, I realize that you know this. Just mentioning it for the consideration of others.) As front-front, I have spent some time out there. Anyway, the expectation that the climbout/exit will be quick is not necessarily valid. Also, we put everybody and his brother outside, even the beef. The back of the plane is loaded. Most of the time it is 6-7 floaters, two rows of 3 divers, and a pair behind them. The rest around the corner. If a pilot expects that to happen, I hope that he can handle that task. I have been on Otters that stalled. That issue was resolved by a conversation with the lead pilot. Unloading an entire PAC is a pain because everyone is bent over and the line extends back to that hump behind the pilot. (As a non-pilot) I think they need to come up with a good consensus on how to handle the problem of a lot of floaters. Otters do it well. No excuses, it's the job.

Irritating, but it's their DZ, they make the rules. Of course, every one of our tshirts for the Muff Bros is as offensive as we can be without being arrested. In Florida, the restaurants don't allow smoking, even in the bar area. So, I end up sitting at the bar with a 10yo girl sitting next to her dad, 3 chairs down. I can't tell a joke or swear. I don't smoke, but I liked the fact that it kept kids off the bar stools. When I want to talk about adult topics (even work or politics), I don't want little kids around.

AKs were invented as a short-range assault gun that would function with abuse and minimal care at 30 yds. Not for long range accuracy. If you are that close, then they are that close to you also. Seems like a bad idea. I guess the cruisers would have numbers on their side and position. Of course, this seems like the consummate Night Gallery episode. "Imagine if you will... a cruise ship with 85 overweight vacationers, holding strawberry margaritas and an AK, standing at the rail in their Hawaiian print camos..." Perhaps that is the plan. They blast away - inaccurately hosing down 4 acres of ocean. Adventure, excitement, and no hits to explain. If they adjusted the sights off two clicks, they could guarantee no hits and then hire the locals to dress up as pirates and appear at designated spots. Remember the robot thriller Westworld ? You could gunfight a robot? Safe adventure. Let's face it, if people started bringing their 30.06 from home, pretty soon, no one would be interested in being pirates. That would cut into the cruise line business.

Alfred Hitchcock once said (basically...) that your good guy in a film can only be as great as your bad guy is bad. It seems like we are running out of stable iconic villains. Even the James Bond figures are now eco-villains. "I am going to burn the rain forest unless you give me one meel-yon dollars." My list of acceptable movie villains. Aliens (if they eat people and their fingers don't glow). Foreign drug lords (slowly becoming fashionable). See what I mean? I can't think of even 5 villain stereotypes. Anyway, a luxury cruise line has come up with a new selling point. Pirate-hunting. cruise Either this is a made-up internet story, or, morally, people are now ok with people-hunting as the new safari vacation. That said, I wonder if you can bring your own gear. 100 rounds isn't much. I burn through ammo pretty quick when I'm excited.

According to a news report released in the last 10 minutes, his condition has stabilized and he is no longer running a high temperature.

I was talking to a couple of girls at the boogie at Fitzgerald. We got into a similar conversation. I asked if they had a g/f who would drop by their place and remove their box of "toys and videos" before their parents went through their effects. It's important to be considerate. Parents just don't want to know that about their little girls, no matter their age.

It's depth would be to infinity and beyond. That's why I'd only want one-fifth that amount.

On Mothers Day, the company had representatives stand never to the gates and give all the women flowers. Today, they gave all the men bottle coozies with the banks logo on them. Amazingly, two people didn't know what they were for, so I told them they were sock-puppets to give to their kids.

Old school. The carpenter on a sailing ship would break the points off the knives of the crew to make it safer. Less chance of them stabbing each other on a long voyage. I first heard about it in either Moby Dick or Mutiny on the Bounty.

I learned some of my best docks from watching professional wrestling. Reach down about 3 ft to the grip. As you fall sideways into the burble, roll onto your back. As you roll off the other side, take the grip.