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Skydiving can be all consuming. The affects of skydiving and other high risk activities are what keep people with low mao levels (google it) feeling "normal". A couple things, there's a holiday coming up, do you want to jump more but can't due to money and time? Do you hang out with people that just don't get it? ... (that's not a bad thing either by the way). If the weather is crappy, it compounds the effects. Mild depression... you get the idea. A large portion of people feel exactly how you do. Some now how to put that feeling to words and deal with it logically and figure out how to be happy, or tough it out until they can do something else that makes the happy. People blow relationships, jobs, friendships... all for an activity that in the long run will become just that... something to do. "a caged bird stands on the grave of dreams his shadow shouts on a nightmare scream his wings are clipped and his feet are tied so he opens his throat to sing " Are you singing? I'll post the rest in a minute. So, I won't offer suggestions but people certainly have their own inner crisis's and sometimes listen to them more than they should. Skydiving is cool and all but it ain't all that. It may give you ideas that you don't like what you're doing, and if it does... what are you going to change it? Where are you going to start? 1) Does this obsession pass? - Yes ... but it may take time... LOTS of it causing number 2 2) Has anyone left a secure and well paying job they hated to pursue their true passion in life? And if so, what were the negative repercussions? Of course people have. Unless there is a source of income that makes itself ... it may just be an opportunity to figure out a better way to find income keeping skydiving as a hobby... don't forget to do other hobbies you may have had. 3) Who actually LOVES their current job? I know few people that love their job. I don't love mine, it's ok. I like my old job but it's not ready to have me back. So... here's the poem. --- I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings The free bird leaps on the back of the wind and floats downstream till the current ends and dips his wings in the orange sun rays and dares to claim the sky. But a bird that stalks down his narrow cage can seldom see through his bars of rage his wings are clipped and his feet are tied so he opens his throat to sing. The caged bird sings with fearful trill of the things unknown but longed for still and is tune is heard on the distant hillfor the caged bird sings of freedom The free bird thinks of another breeze an the trade winds soft through the sighing trees and the fat worms waiting on a dawn-bright lawn and he names the sky his own. But a caged bird stands on the grave of dreams his shadow shouts on a nightmare scream his wings are clipped and his feet are tied so he opens his throat to sing The caged bird sings with a fearful trill of things unknown but longed for still and his tune is heard on the distant hill for the caged bird sings of freedom. ~Maya Angelou My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto

People are who they are. it's just a thread title, post up!(or not)... how about a larger picture of your avatar? That looks good to me! My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto

That would lend one to believe your taste has improved dramatically no? My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto

Thanks! I was too shy to post in the original thread but this time around, why not. There are some good pictures so far! My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto

I would but I know you. You're an excellent seller. You gotta admit though, this thread ended up as quite the tangent. My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto

With spectra line, I made the lower part under the cateye several inches longer than it needed to be and put a finger trapped loop into it for the toggle. You can figure 8 around the toggle and grommet until the brakeline is as long as you want it. Go a few inches longer than the stock suggested setting. When the brake line shrinks, you can undo the extra figure eights as needed. My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto

Here's one getting ready for a ride. My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto

HAHAHA!!!! Nice one ... That wasn't trash talking, I was making a joke. You actually know me by the way. I jumped with you back in the X Trials days. I still hold my own just fine. Since I haven't flown all the much in the last few years, competing would be futile. If I was actually in Florida, I'd compete wearing my old worn out Half shell protec since I'd rather keep my ROK. It hasn't seen that many skydives, but has been off many objects. My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto

You guys missed out, I heard the joke and Shell666 was right it was pretty damn funny! Thanks My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto

Who's there? (screw you guys I want to hear the joke... yes I said HEAR the joke) My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto

Yep, Me too and I didn't even know it. Just after my previous post, I realized out who likestojump is. I haven't paid much attention to this site lately. Just so happens that he's a very reputable and fair seller. My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto

I miss that site! Colon doesn't actually skydive. He's a BOT. My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto

This question is actually quite easy to answer. I'd feel just fine about it. I'd also ask for a DZ name so I could call for references if I felt so inclined. Being a rigger usually means something but not always. For instance:I've recently run across a rig a master rigger worked on. Every bit of the work needs replacing. That example is a bit extreme. For this transaction, however, I'd have no issue finding a way to make it happen. I've bought equipment and sold equipment from the classifieds and had no troubles at all. My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto

Both their names are on the list. Seems reasonable to me to send it to him. My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto

If I wasn't banned from the motorcycle forum, I'd post that just to hear them say... "why'd they draw her without proper riding gear? f***ing squids!" My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto

Obviously someone doesn't think this is a good idea.........hopefully the DZO!!! Be realistic. Good Idea or not, he probably doesn't feel like being slammed on the internet. My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto

You guys... are assholes~!!! and your assholes are on the wrong gender for my liking. No issue with that but the only thing true in the statement is I am from NorCal

Use silicon based lube, not water based. You know when a new skydiver asks a legitimate question but someone just has to state the obvious lame as asnwer??? Example: ... "just ask your instructor" Well... now is an appropriate time for that type of answer. Just go to a sex shop, they'll be happy to talk to you about the best beads and cleaning needs for you or your girls anus. Good luck. My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto

Hook it up like number 2 an you're good to go. Don't worry about metal to metal. Look at your 3 rings. My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto

Colon, We'll lose interest by then. Not that it's all the high to begin with but I want to either see you smoke Vertifly or your new Pro-Tech. New vs Old Will experience prevail or will quick reflexes and indestructibility win over... Easter Boogie, ...nevermind. Remind me to check back in about 4 months. Good luck. My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto

Sweet! I'll bust out my best pair of jeans for this one. My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto

I'll race you for free! You know why? I'm not quite as current and you'll kick my ass! My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto

Thanks! There's no way I would have found that.... You're awesome as usual. I'm surprised you didn't by the way. I logged in to delete the link expecting no access to the bonfire My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto

You've provided a great sigline for someone so inclined to use it. It sounds as if you're sponsored or work for the company in marketing. It reads like an advertisement. I deleted my rant. Rather than listening to me picking apart your post, let's hear why you insinuate that we're playing with our lives using another product. I'd like to hear how much more research and development has been done over say the Infinity and the VooDoo. Thanks My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto

Yeah that wasn't very nice. I'm sorry. Andy seemed to enjoy it thoroughly though! It was much less harmless on a browser with no tabs running. I'm banned from a motorcycle forum for a week because of it. First for everything. My only ban from here was for 3 days. Talk about a drama thread! Wow! I deleted the link pretty quick because it was rather annoying and they had pretty much no sense of humor about it. The forum I got it from didn't care in the least. So, I just searched for My Parachute Won't Open and still can't find it. My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto