DrunkMonkey

"The kittens! Save the kittens"-- I think the kittens are safe this time, unless there are som pretty sick f**kers out there....

Hello All...

I'm calling BS on that one. Most women I've met like that little punk badass who treats them like sh!t. They say they like one thing and go for/home with another. Nice guys finish DEAD LAST. Ladies/Gents, if you belive that they don't, you're deluding yourself. It looks like this: Nice guys= a Chevy Cavalier--reliable & kinda fun. Bad Boys= a Convertible Ferrari--what women seem to want in their 20s/early 30's. So why should nice guys even want to associate with these women, as they're "settling" with the nice guy, when they lust for the bad boy? As I said earlier, let Karma take care of things: Let them party/bang the bad boy--they'll get what they deserve, i.e. used and discarded/a disease, and then when they are looking for the nice guy, the nice guy can say "no thanks- I'm not going to be what you 'settle' for." (sorry to be so venemous, I've been recently dumped, and I'm looking at $2000 in car repairs)

Ok--I've lurked for over 6 months, just waiting for a place to chime in... The whole "Bad Boy" thing-It seems that most girls look at the bad boy like guys look at models-fun to catch a ride on during the weekends, fun to show off to their friends, but completely impractical in the long haul--kinda like a Ferrari. What always amuses me is that I know several women who suffer under the delusion that hanging out with/banging the Bad Boy will somehow make them a "Bad Girl" by proxy. Kinda pathetic when you think about it. But in the end, I completely believe in Karma--she dates the a$$hole, she'll get what she deserves, i.e. used up and promptly discarded. To change the Bad Boy into something that he isn't seems to be some estrogen-fueled delusion. Now, I have tried to be the bad boy, it is more transparent than plastic wrap. I am proud to say that I am a "nice guy." If that's "boring" to some women, fine-f**k off. Go catch the clap from Billy Badass, I'll be there later, disease free, to laugh my a$$ off. I'm a nice guy who in only 25 years, has graduated with a BA in 3.5 years, served his country, become both a Scuba diver and Skydiver, traveled all over the world, and watched some really freaky s**t go down. I have little stomach for immaturity. I can be childlike without being childish. I can see the world with the eyes of a child, while at the same time counterbalancing that with the lessons learned over my lifetime so far. I am ready for some woman to get all the dumb shit out of her system, so she can not wonder what she missed. Better yet, someone who doesn't feel the need to get the kind of "life experience' that necessitiates a visit to the VD clinic the next day. Money is not a goal, but merely a means to an end. Real women are welcome to share in my trip thru life. The only guarantee is it will be fun, definately not boring. Blue Skies, DrunkMonkey (Replies Welcome)

Happened to me on my first Tandem in 1999, and almost happened when I rode as dead weight last June. Starts with a cold/numb feeling in the arms, then you lose control of your arms, unconsciousness quickly follows. Those old harnesses suck. I sure hope they've been replaced... Blue Skies, Neil

Triathlon 160.

Ouch... Last jump at SkyFest was a great all Kansas-Jumper 10 way w/ video, outta the Skyvan. Great exit, got 8/10 in until #9 came in like a bat outta hell and funneled it to shiznit... Sooo.... Break, try to go low to catch the 105-pound girl who went *low*, break off pursuit when my Time-Out yells at me, turn 180º, track and pull.... ***WHAM!!!!!**** OOOOOFFFFF!!! *Welcome to the world of being slammed!* Now, I always thought that I knew what a slamming opening was, but--oh no, mere mortal... I felt my chin hit my breastbone, the base of my skull hit my shoulder blades, and I spent the first 10 seconds under canopy gasping for breath. My left pinky and ring finger are a lovely shade of red from I guess a riser slap, and I am whimpering involuntarily. barely have enough presence of mind to set up and land. Got down near SD Dallas' accuracy pit, and fight with every fiber of my being to not collapse like a rag doll. Now I am in pain, aggrivated by the 6-hour drive home last night, and cannot go to the doc's. The powers that be (I'm gov't property) would ground me if I reported a skydiving related injury causing lost work time. What should I do- Chiropractor (sp?), jacuzzi, and Motrin? Rigging question--I usually pro/trash pack. It's never caused me this bad an opening before... (I really hurt right now....) I jump a Triathalon(sp?) 160. The pack job in question was particularly meticulous, or so I thought. I had my SCS/SCR ceremony the night before, and intentionally waited to pack until the next day, to work the beer out of my system. Is it true that the more orderly you pack-the more likely a slammer is, as a trash pack takes longer to open than a careful pack job does? I am no doubt going to be sweating bullets at pull time on my next jump. I need some canopy packing tips so I can keep jumping, but preserve my spine.... Help!!! Any autopsy on what I've said whould be greatly appreciated... Neil A-34924 P.S. SKYFEST WAS THE GREATEST!!!!

Um.. A question/request for all: If you have any policy letters from the Airlines (i.e. on their company letterhead) stating that rigs (inc. those w/ aad's installed) can be brought on board as carry-on, could you post them in the archive? [rant] I know that 99.9% of the time it's not a problem taking rigs on board, but there's always that .1% of the security drones who think we're all D.B. Cooper wannabes, and then they feel the need to be Barney Fife and force us to trust our rigs to the baggage monkeys... [/end rant] Just a thought. Blue Skies, Neil A-34924

Hey Freaksis... There will definately be a strong showing from Kansas for Skyfest. I know that several more people will show for skyfest than did the last time we came in for a dose of turbine power. C-182s get really old after awhile. I am a wannabe turbine snob... I so need to get back in the air... Weather has sucked for a month until this past weekend, when I Had to miss the GORGEOUS weather for a going-away party weekend for a friend.... Even worse, it was in Nebraska--The Land That Time Forgot... At least the overabundance of drunk chicks led to many sightings of Boobies and upping one of my "Weekend Numbers." heheheheh.... Oh yeah-- time for a few head down jumps--finally got the New Mindwarp outfitted with a Time-Out!!! Email me when you get a chance: neil.poston@mcconnell.af.mil Blue Skies, Neil A-34924 Blue Skies

Now don't I feel like the Uber-Geek... Thanks Lisa. I'll call & order on the 15th or so. Gotta pay bills first, and then see if there's any money left to play with. Now, on to perfecting that sit-fly...

Um...ok... -I just got off a 14 hour shift, and I am practically seeing pink elephants due to sleep deprivation. Soooo, stupid question: Whom should I contact? Cielos Azules, Neil A-34924

Yo... I have finally grown weary of being nagged about not wearing a helmet in freefall. It's my head, my choice. I just am tired of the nagging. Also, I never found one that fit well until I tried on a XXL Bonehead Mindwarp. (OK-you can go ahead with the "Head! Paper! NOW!" jokes--done? Thanks.) Anyhow, I heard thru the rumor mill that the new mindwarp will have a dytter pocket molded into the shell, instead of an external foam pocket. Several friends have lost $285 Pro-Tracks when their risers smacked the side of their head. I am not going to risk that. I am holding off on buying one until the new models are available. Anyone know when they'll start selling the new models? Weather sucked in KS this past weekend, 3000' overcast. Spent time with my other hobby, Beer. Blue Skies, Neil A-34924

Favorites: Trainspotting--(Irvine Welsh) The Short-Timers--(Gustave Hasford)--The book "Full Metal Jacket" was based upon Filth--(Irvine Welsh) Interview With the Vampire--(Anne Rice) Carrie--(Stephen King) Red Storm Rising--(Tom Clancy) Most recently finished: The Vampire Lestat--(Anne Rice) Working on "Queen of the Damned"--going to finish it before I see the movie. I'm sure it won't live up to the book. Gawd--my book fav's make me seem just a little messed up, eh? :-) DZ is open Friday-WHOOHOOO!!! Have a drink and think of skydiving!! -Neil A-34924

Hell Yeah, I remember you! Once dates for Skyfest are out, I'm sure we'll get most of, if not more of our jumpers down there to see y'all. Everyone loved it there. Neil

You guys are the greatest! Thanks for being so cool to a bunch of Kansans who were in serious need of warmer weather jumps from serious planes! Freaksis, It was great to meet you and finally put a face w/the name :) The freefly suit is great in the air. You guys rock! When was that huge boogie this summer? Thanks for everything, and see you guys this summer. Neil A-34924

Wow.... I really stirred up a hornet's nest with this thread. It's soo f'n cold in KS today. Hope it gets to at least 50º this weekend. Jumping at SD Chicago this past weekend was great, despite the clouds and ice in the air. Ah well, just wanted to check the status of the thread. Gotta go run 5K. Cielos Azules, Neil

Night Clubs/Dance Clubs: Am I the only one that intensely dislikes them?? I can honestly say that I dislike the whole meatmarket nightclubs around town. There is a palatble sense of desperation in the air. The girlz come in looking to drink with their friends, and in their wake, a parade of slobbering geeks with one hand on their crotches, and the other on their wallets. Everything in a nightclub is fake. It makes me nauseous to think of it. People hook up with complete strangers. Tried it once, no thanks, not anymore. Does this scenario seem familiar to anyone else: You seem to have some pretty uncreative friends lately, they only wanna go out and get smashed at a club full of strangers. Then they wonder why ya spend weekends at the DZ... Does anyone else besides me prefer a semi-crowded brewpub with a table of friends/acquaintances downing a few pints and just talking and laughing?? Hell, that's why I spend practically every weekend, cloudy or not, at the DZ. Talking to friends, where your presence is welcomed and desired, versus a cold, impersonal club where all they care about is getting that C-note outta your pocket-- What would you choose? Sorry for ranting, just got dragged to a few shitty clubs while on holiday at home. Any thoughts anyone??? Neil

EDITOR'S NOTE: I'm a longtime lurker, watching what is discussed in the postings. Finally found one I wanna comment on: I've been tagged with the "Nice Guy" label. It can be the kiss of death when it comes to the dating scene. Yes, while many women say they want the nice guy, it seems to me (i.e. this an observation, not a conclusion) they cannot help but lust after the "bad boy" in that some love the excitement. These types of guys, (per my female friend's observation) are like Ferraris: Fun to drive for a weekend, good for shock/flash value, but completely useless/impractical in the long run. Who would most 20-something girls (read "Who can get me to the next party/concert/etc.) rather date? The ones that are fun but not the types that are stable. Don't be Frasier Crane if you wanna date the bad girlz. That'll mean you'll be spending the night with yourself. Be a bit more adventurous(sp?) go do something fun. Fuck it, still go, even if noone else wants to go w/ you. Hell, I went to Hawaii by myself and had a great time, met great people. Don't squander you 20's kicking yourself in the ass over flighty, fickle, unpredictable 20something women. The "Nice Guy": If you're saddled with this dreaded label, it may mean she finds you not too interesting, i.e. "too nice" Take some money, go on a trip to the other side of the world. (Bring your rig. :)) Climb a mountain, scuba dive the South Pacific, navigate a jungle, go on Safari. Do the kinda things you'd never tell Mom about. :) These types of things make you more worldly, more interesting. Become confident in yourself, your skydiving, your work. But take pictures, chicks seem to love pictures... Go figure. And hell, if it doesn't work out, just try to meet others you get along with, like the classic "I-date-friends-of-friends" pattern that so many of us follow. Just my $0.02 Cielos Azules, Neil

Here's a favorite: THE PAY TOILET, Anonymous Here I sit now, Broken-Hearted, Paid a Quarter, And only Farted.

AMEN!

Hey.... Another prisoner in KS! I also jump at Air Capitol. Were you there last Saturday? Winds sucked. We didn't get the first load up till 3pm. Barely made it back to the airport. Just wanted to say hi to another Kansan! Drop me a line. -Neil (Drunk Monkey)

Or this: Why do they call it a "Free Bag" when it costs and additional $160 to replace when you cutaway & cannot find it??

Usually, it's a 24-hour window post-scuba before a jump, or any flying. That's why you always see tourists in Hawaii buying souveniers(sp?) just before getting on the plane back to the real world. Jumped and Scuba'ed in Hawaii this past January- Sweeeet! For us .mil folks- free airfare to Honolulu.... :)) No money on airlines=many more jump tix/scuba excursions/beers. P.S. I wanna do that "Tomorrow Never Dies" skydive from 30,000-open at 1,100-chop at 100'- drop right into the water and scuba thing. IT WAS SWEET! Havin' a Guiness at 10 A.M., -DrunkMonkey

Umm.. 1)U.S.A.F. Maintenance Officer 2)Worldwide Freefly nut 3)Worldwide Scuba Diver