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Raiders suck. - Raider hater Trapped on the surface of a sphere. XKCD
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What's the little jab about being a "smaller jumper"? What are you trying to say to me Just 'cause I would never make it in your hockey club doesn't mean I'm not damn sexy. Trapped on the surface of a sphere. XKCD
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What the hell does skydiving have to do with it??? (Bad press)
riddler replied to ECVZZ's topic in The Bonfire
Unfortunately, I don't think the judge is going to see it that way. Given her profession, it's going to be hard for her to prove her case, no matter what any of us think. Judges have personal bias just like everyone else. As far as him being a skydiving instructor, it makes the case a little more sensational, and sensationalism sells. The press is selling us a product after all. If it was a cop or a politician, they would list his profession as well, but probably not a restaurant employee or a factory worker. This is part of the reason why I hate the media. Trapped on the surface of a sphere. XKCD -
Sucks to be you. We did ours in a heated swimming pool, then did water slides and hung out in the jaccuzzi afterwards. I'm sure your training was much more realistic, though, if that makes you feel better Trapped on the surface of a sphere. XKCD
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Definitely looking forward to jumping with you guys in Eloy, but I won't have my number then!! I'll have to wait until early next year to get it, although I hadn't heard the thing about emailing the number. Anyone know how to request that? Keep in mind, I already faxed the form ... Matter of fact, Steve, I don't think we've ever jumped at all? I'm guessing there's quite a bit of weight difference between us, so I don't know how well that would work, but I could probably stand while you sit - we'll have to talk about it. Trapped on the surface of a sphere. XKCD
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It's funny the things that can hold you back in this sport - like that article in parachutist about the people in Alaska that have trouble getting their D's because they can almost never do night jumps. I also have a friend that claims she will never get her B, because she doesn't want anyone to see her in a bathing suit for her water training Trapped on the surface of a sphere. XKCD
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Narci - I just want to take this opportunity to apologize for anything bad I ever said about you. Even if it could in any way be misconstrued as bad, or slightly offensive. guns Trapped on the surface of a sphere. XKCD
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Well, after only a year and a half in the sport, I got my C license today. Now I get to wait 6-8 weeks to get a number. One of my goals this year was to get my "A", so it's nice to exceed my own expectations
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Do we have to stand in line to feel Dawn? Trapped on the surface of a sphere. XKCD
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It has happened in Longmont - Jeff has a good story about a new student. That student got Jeff's "bowling" speech Personally, I work with computers all day and trust them. I would kick myself for losing altitude awareness (especially for THAT long), but wouldn't stop jumping. Maybe after the 5th or 6th time that happened Assuming any DZO would let me jump after that many times ... Trapped on the surface of a sphere. XKCD
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Please attach it Trapped on the surface of a sphere. XKCD
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I think that's because they were incindiary rounds in the stack. Just a guess. And I think the real reason the sound was left out was because the egos of newcasters can't handle someone else talking while they report. Trapped on the surface of a sphere. XKCD
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I flew to Tokyo just a few weeks after 9/11. The police in Japan aren't as politically correct as here in the U.S. While I was in the airport, they rounded up everyone who looked remotely from the middle east, questioned them and reviewed their passports, etc. Most were from India, and there was even a shaggy-looking bearded American that was cursing after they let him go. I think I have a pic here somewhere: http://www.philbell.com/adventures/singapore/japan.jpg I had to take it quick, so it's blurry. They were confiscating cameras of a few people that were photographing this. Trapped on the surface of a sphere. XKCD
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I was there - I heard you say it I even offered myself and Keith to you - come to think of it, Keith didn't seem too interested either. Well, we'll just have to find someone else Trapped on the surface of a sphere. XKCD
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I think most people agree that a four-month repack is stupid anyway. Although, I'm sure people that make money from it think it's great. Four-month repack is fine for silk reserves, but unecessary for newer materials. I've never penciledn in a repack, but other than breaking the rules, I don't see the harm. As long as you keep your gear in good condition (avoid water, oil, etc), then it should open fine. Let me just add that I am NOT a rigger, so the things I say about gear are probably completely wrong. I saw an article in Parachutist that hinted at extending the repack to 6 months (again) - anyone have any word about that? Trapped on the surface of a sphere. XKCD
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Yeah, DA is duh fore me, but I like that nomenclature - I think I'll use it on forums when I want to say "duh" - I'll just say d&, as in: d&, I am such an idiot. Trapped on the surface of a sphere. XKCD
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What do you like to eat that everyone else finds disgusting?
riddler replied to Jessica's topic in The Bonfire
Soylent Green is PEOPLE!!! Trapped on the surface of a sphere. XKCD -
Admit it lew - you want to be a mom. You're only doing the teaching thing to satisfy some maternal instinct. But I would recommend exploring your other passions before you have kids. The sex with two guys sounds interesting ... Trapped on the surface of a sphere. XKCD
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If I ever have kids I want them to know it's perfectly fine to do this at someone else's house - preferably the neighbors we don't like. Trapped on the surface of a sphere. XKCD
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My trick for most stains requires a few things: 1. Fresh clucb soda - as in a newly opened bottle or can (cans are harder to find). 2. Microwave oven. 3. Shopvac or other wet/dry vaccum. Open the club soda, put it in a microwave safe container (any glass or bowl, etc) and microwave for about a minute. Pour on stain and let it set for about a minute, suck it up with the shopvac. This gets out everything I've tried so far - works great on carpet and most furniture (but not my suade armchairs). Trapped on the surface of a sphere. XKCD
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Anything's possible, but it didn't work when I got back together with my ex-girlfirend. Lived together for two years, broke up, got back together, then realized neither of us had changed at all, so broke up again. Just a personal experience. Trapped on the surface of a sphere. XKCD
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Ever knew that there was something you were going to do? I don't mean you always wanted to do - just always knew you were going to? I had dreams about skydiving my whole life - mostly about free-fall, because I had no idea what riding a canopy would feel like, but my mind could imagine free-fall, I guess. When I turned 30, I listed eight goals for myself for that year. I accomplished 6 of them. Skydiving was on the list. I haven't looked back. Wish I hadn't waited so long, but things have worked out for me in a way because I did (i.e. I have the money and time to do it now, unlike during college). Trapped on the surface of a sphere. XKCD
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I rode my Raven 2 reserve a few months ago - it didn't flare for shit. Barely turned. At least it opened - I guess you can't expect a reserve to perform that well, but honestly, I took a bad opening on the main and was kind of beat up - it would have been nice to at least stand up the reserve. Trapped on the surface of a sphere. XKCD
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Lots of people getting not only raises these days, but also X-Mas bonuses. Even my friends at big companies are getting bonuses again. For the last four months or so, the job situation seems to have improved considerably in the US. I guess you can only go down for a few years before picking up a bit. Trapped on the surface of a sphere. XKCD
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That went fast!! I sent it to a few friends, so I hope they won too. I love the cordless freedom mouse and keyboard - I'm in the process of swapping all my computers for laptops. Laptop keyboards, and especially the touchpads/pointing devices suck big-time ass for real work (i.e. you spend all day on the computer like me). You can take these anywhere, because they don't need external power - just batteries and one of your USB ports. But the mouse especially sucks batteries like there's no tomorrow. Trapped on the surface of a sphere. XKCD