DivaSkyChick

Sounds perfect to me - you get up early on Saturday to JUMP and she sleeps in all day. Where's the problem? --- www.facebook.com/mandyhamptonfitch

will that work on a mac? --- www.facebook.com/mandyhamptonfitch

What app do I need to open that with? --- www.facebook.com/mandyhamptonfitch

I traded an old Geo Tracker for a full set of gear and cypress. I was thrilled with the exchange! --- www.facebook.com/mandyhamptonfitch

Betsy, That was a fantastic story on Alistair. Thank you so much. His experience with skydiving is why many of us jump. The community, friends, sense of achievement... This is such a great sport! Bravo. --- www.facebook.com/mandyhamptonfitch

bump. don't want this to get lost. --- www.facebook.com/mandyhamptonfitch

Here is another important and moving insight I'm being allowed to share with you guys. I hope posting this on a Saturday doesn't mean that many will miss this. I'm more convinced than ever that this thread is was needed. I'm really proud of everyone who has taken part. "I'm a current member of the US Army currently in (scary place, name edited out per request). As a combat veteran of Operation Just Cause in 1989, where I lost one of my soldiers KIA, and had several other's wounded during our operations there. The prospect of war is a double-edged sword for us. Our job is to train for war and be ready when called. To most, it is an exciting job with innumerable challenges to be faced and overcome on a daily basis. The best analogy that I have heard so far is comparing the military to a football team that practices all the time for the "big game" and then never gets to play. War is truly a young mans burden to bear physically and mentally. For the old, it is a mental burden to order the young into the face of the fire. While our military is truly the most sophisticated, best trained and most motivated fighting force in the world, it comes down to the political will of those in charge of us (civilian government, as it should be) as to how effective any military action will be. With all that said, I personally, and I work in Intelligence currently, do not think that our civilian leadership has the political and economic capital to spend on taking unilateral action against IRAQ. Our actions around the globe have been percieved as anti-Muslim since the war on terror has started. When our Commander-in-Chief announced the war on terror, it was presented as a global effort to rid our world of terrorist organizations and the networks that support their actions. To date, the focus of the media has been on our actions vis-a-vis Islamic Extremist based organizations and not on the global effort that is currently going on. We have efforts ongoing throughout the world focused on Catholic, Christian and locally based groups. The focus is not solely on Islamic Extremists. But perception is reality and as such, our country, in my opinion, cannot afford to unilaterally distance itself from our current allies and trading partners by taking a bull-headed stance. True, we have spent a great deal of effort and money on moving equipment and soldiers to Kuwait and other areas to be ready, but we will spend far more and pay a much higher price on the international scene if we go ahead. With all my personal opinions out of the way, I will support wholly any decision made, as I don't serve my country, I serve, first and foremost my fellow soldiers and my job is to help bring them all home. I will not shirk from that responsibility no matter what my opinions may be." --- www.facebook.com/mandyhamptonfitch

LOL Tell them all about "perfectly good airplanes" and they might give up on that line! --- www.facebook.com/mandyhamptonfitch

OH YEAH! That's right. Loved that song... --- www.facebook.com/mandyhamptonfitch

u2? --- www.facebook.com/mandyhamptonfitch

Thanks! --- www.facebook.com/mandyhamptonfitch

Anybody know where I can get this software for free? --- www.facebook.com/mandyhamptonfitch

The following is another opinion I felt should be shared here. Again, this thread isn't necessarily for analysis but rather for our soldiers to have a forum to express themselves and a place for the rest of us to get to know the thoughts of those who may soon be fighting for their lives on our behalf. "I am of the opinion, and this of course is my own only, that we will have to go in and clean up this mess eventually. Saddam is like a bad child who has gotten away with so much that until you do something to communicate-unequivically-that what he is doing is not acceptable, he will not stop. I was once asked if I liked war and violence, and my response was that no I despise it, but sometimes you have to do what needs to be done. I train every day in hopes that I never have to bring my portion of the lethal American military arm to bear on anyone. When we go to war, people die(ours and theirs) but when it comes down to the freedom that we all love, sacrifices must be made. I am in the AF and if this goes off, I will most likely be in the middle of it so please keep me and my military brothers and sisters in your prayers." --- www.facebook.com/mandyhamptonfitch

very married, 18 years now, three children: 23-20-18. managamous to boot. but, this is not my first marraige. Thanks. I think it helps to put the advice in perspective. --- www.facebook.com/mandyhamptonfitch

Not getting personal or anything, tho, right? --- www.facebook.com/mandyhamptonfitch

Are you married? In a significant relationship? --- www.facebook.com/mandyhamptonfitch

Bwaaaahhaaaahaaaa --- www.facebook.com/mandyhamptonfitch

Okay what about this scenario -"Sure, I'd love to see you but I want you to know up front that I have a boyfriend now so nothing is going to happen" His response? "No problem, it's just been awhile since we hung out, love to meet up with you, no strings attached." --- www.facebook.com/mandyhamptonfitch

He's a Scientologist. Is Landmark connected to that? --- www.facebook.com/mandyhamptonfitch

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Thank you. --- www.facebook.com/mandyhamptonfitch

LOL I never thought of that! --- www.facebook.com/mandyhamptonfitch

For christs sake! Do you cut away from a canopy just cuz you got a few line twists? You aren't even spinning! Talk to her and tell her how uncomfortable it makes you for her to see him alone. Explain that this is seriously bugging you, that you are sorry you feel this way but it's just how you feel. THEN determine what to do after you get her response. Not wanting to hurt him is valid, not wanting to hurt YOU is MORE valid. Take a deep breath and go speak to her. --- www.facebook.com/mandyhamptonfitch

Does anyone have info on what sort of parties and events will be happening during the boogie? --- www.facebook.com/mandyhamptonfitch

My two cents: ABSOLUTELY NO KEY STROKE RECORDER. horrible. If you have a great relationship, why can't you go along and meet the guy too? If she's totally against it, then tell her you're uncomfortable with it and she's going to have to make a decision with that in mind. See what happens from there. M --- www.facebook.com/mandyhamptonfitch