Cajones

You learn to adapt in those types of neighborhoods, or you become a victim. Keep to yourself, don't stick your nose into anyone's business. When you walk outside, walk with confidence (brandishing a firearm also helps). If you are walking alone at night, talk to yourself, and picture yourself as one of the "crazy" people you've seen wandering around (brandishing a firearm also helps). Keep a light or two on a timer, so lights turn on and off, even when you're not home - and change the light timers around on occasion (brandishing a firearm also helps). Whenever there is some sort of "commotion" - cops or not - don't go outside and see what's going on - stay inside and peek through a curtain, with the phone close by (brandishing a firearm also helps). Lastly, get yourself a gun, and be ready to use it. If you are not going to be able to pull the trigger, even if it's you or them - get a really big (mean) dog, instead. Dogs are more trouble than guns, especially for a skydiver, but they are an excellent deterrent (brandishing a firearm also helps). The laws of physics are strictly enforced.

I'd be rich - 'cause I'd know who's gonna' win, and who to take out life insurance policies on! Remember - downsizing too fast doesn't kill skydivers - high speed impacts do, though. The laws of physics are strictly enforced.

Of course you can have something "in between." If you are referring to in-between having everything you want and having someone who has some quality you don't want. That's the whole idea for dating. Spend time with someone to find out what kind of person they are. Find out if you have the basic compatibilities. I have heard "I'm not ready for a relationship" more times at a DZ than anywhere else on earth. Skydivers are independant. We are free spirits. We don't want to be caged. We are the rule breakers. That doesn't mean we can't be loyal. It doesn't mean we can't be trusted. It doesn't mean we have to be whores. It doesn't make us "better" than others - just different. No other sport or lifestyle I have seen or heard of has so many people who are so different, but still so very much alike. If your "in between" is time spent with someone who you like; someone who shares common interest; someone who appreciates you; someone you see true potential in - then yes, chances are there are going to be a bunch of "in-betweens" you get to know, until you find someone worth committing yourself to. If your "in between" is time spent with people you know cannot fulfill even your most basic needs, then that is your choice. We know the difference between someone to fool around with (and that can become a whole drama scene very quickly - that's the chance we take), and an honest attempt to find a quality person to spend time with. We are all looking for something. All we can do is live our life with honesty and integrity. No one should place judgement on us if we follow those two ideals. If society didn't have all of the stigmas we carry with us, everything would be much simpler. The laws of physics are strictly enforced.

Definitely does not taste like chicken. It's very greasy. Closer to bison, actually. The laws of physics are strictly enforced.

Does willingly sticking your coworkers pen up your ass for pleasure make me gay? The laws of physics are strictly enforced.

WHAT!?!? er, I mean... He's not here... Are you a cop or something? I haven't seen him in a few days. Why are you looking for him? The laws of physics are strictly enforced.

Not if you don't need to control dust and temperature at all times. You could open it when you don't need to control these... The laws of physics are strictly enforced.

I tried the whole woffo thing. Turned out to be a huge compromise for me. It works for some - more power to them. I always ended up hearing "You're going to the Drop Zone again??? You just went there last weekend..." They never understood why I didn't want to go have a picnic on Saturday, or to the lake on Sunday. Faak that wuffo crap. I AM a skydiver. It's not just what I do. To not understand that is to not understand ME. And that is more than just a compromise... The laws of physics are strictly enforced.

I've quit looking, but I worked pretty hard to find what I was looking for. Sacrificed many "opportunities" because I wasn't going to compromise. If you know what you really want, don't waste your time with someone who can't fulfill the requirements - time spent with them could be time looking for someone who can. The laws of physics are strictly enforced.

Hooray for Cajones! I also am in the pictures of Carbonzo's wedding! My big ugly mug appears four times in this issue! Oh, well... There goes my fifteen minutes - I guess it's all downhill from here. The laws of physics are strictly enforced.

Do you have a brother? A bumpy brother named Arana...Yes... And hundereds of other Brothers... I'm one of them The laws of physics are strictly enforced.

Harvest Moon Boogie is going to be better - October 11th-13th - in St. George, SC! Y'all come now, y'hear! The laws of physics are strictly enforced.

I still can't figure out how you can afford her... The laws of physics are strictly enforced.

Funny thing you probably didn't know is how she was screaming and carrying on after her tandem... The mayor's wife (and the mayor actually) were great hosts. She definitely doesn't fit the stereotypical politician's wife. She's a big fan of "dirty" jokes. She'd make a good skydiver - potty mouth and all... The laws of physics are strictly enforced.

You have to promise reach arounds for the guys, too. The laws of physics are strictly enforced.

Thank you, Brother. The laws of physics are strictly enforced.

The one thing that a woman can put on that turns up the heat... A rig! The laws of physics are strictly enforced.

Thank goodness for wuffos! Who else would have a "candle party?" I don't know how it works... But if it does - don't mess with it! Glad you can get out for the whole weekend - hope you get good weather. I've dated wuffos - never works out. I've always said "This is what I'm doing - you can do whatever you want." No more compromises for me. I can't imagine anything more perfect than a woman I can do everything with. No explaining why I'm going to the DZ (again?!?). No explaining why I want to climb that mountain, or what I saw/heard/felt/experienced before/during/after my climb. No excuses for wanting to spend 30 minutes packing for a BASE jump, instead of watching TV. I've grown and changed by choices. Every day I look for the signs that show me how to evolve. I have had some of the best days of my life - very happy - single and unattached. The joy that I have and share today is the result of choices to follow the signs put there for me - even when it was more difficult than other paths... The laws of physics are strictly enforced.

Not sure the actual date... I can't even remember what I had for breakfast - or if I had breakfast - and that was years ago. It was lost in the haze... RB#36, duly elected Grand Master of Ceremonies, Guardian of the Altar of Debauchery. The laws of physics are strictly enforced.

Very kewl you are wearing your kilt to the reception! Are you also wearing it in the wedding?!? I am not a big geneology buff, but I do know there is some "Keith" blood in my family history. It was some sort of outrage back before love was more important than marrying properly. Maybe that's where some of the family history of going "against-the-grain" comes from. I go commando, a lot, anyhow. And you know how I enjoy outrage. I'll have to find out what the family kilt for the Keith clan looks like... May be a great opportunity to be a red head in a kilt!... (Now I'm looking forward to your wedding, even more!) The laws of physics are strictly enforced.

"You don't have to be crazy, but it helps." - Cajones The laws of physics are strictly enforced.

I should be snuggled up naked in bed with someone... At least until it stops raining. The laws of physics are strictly enforced.

Thanks... "Sometimes it takes dead people to remind us how we should live." - Ed Dickinson The laws of physics are strictly enforced.

Definitely looking forward to Harvest Moon Boogie! Then it's road trip up to Bridge Day! The laws of physics are strictly enforced.

Don't you know what a yankee is??? It's like a quickie, but you do it by yourself. The laws of physics are strictly enforced.