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I think you and I are in just about complete agreement. I may think that military action is necessary sooner than you, but in essence, I also value human live and really don't want to see innocent people die. Incidentally, my wife recently began teaching English as a second language to Kurdish women who came from that area. They are incredible people. I'd hate to see those like them that are still over there suffer much more than they have. -the artist formerly known as sinker

I think there is one at Archway Skydiving in Vandalia Illinois too. Talked w/ her once, seemed cool and knowledgable (forgot her name though, forgive me) -the artist formerly known as sinker

thought of another while driving to the dz today... but can't quite get it in 7-8 characters. (What is the max? does it vary by state?) BodyPilot Bodypilt bdypilt bdypilot suggestions? -the artist formerly known as sinker

hey man... pretty cool there at Archway. 2nd time to visit, went about a month ago too. Very good folks there, esp. anita. This time, when I walked in, she immediately remembered who I was, when I was there last, everything! I was very impressed. And their leased Caravan is very hot! Too bad it wasn't flying on account of the hurricane force winds. can't wait to be up there jumpin. peace, michael -the artist formerly known as sinker

/rodney king channeling/ can't we all just get along? I've re-read this entire thread. Man I tell you, each side has some pretty valid points. True, some people on each side, me included, are pretty pig-headed, sarcastic, and insulting in trying to explain themselves and in failing to try to understand the other side. Let's face it... none of us have all the answers. There's room on either side for conscessions that we may be WRONG. Don't know what to say except... I love my country. I lived a military life ALL my life until my dad retired and I was told I couldn't "sign the dotted line" due to a bone disorder. I've lived in many other countries, lived with many other cultures. I still think our country is the best country around. But have we been arrogant and self-righteous about it? Hell yes we have. And we should eat crow for it. We should be the servants of others, not the "lord it over all of them" rich snobs that we can be. (Now, we haven't always done that either. Jealousy or hatred by some non-americans doesn't mean we've done something to provoke it) But that doesn't mean other people should bomb us, kill us, fly planes into our buildings. We didn't "ask for it." I also realize that the career politicians lie. Many have deceived us, republicans and conservatives. Deplorable, all of it. Is GWB right this time? Is it the thing to do to bomb Saddam? Man, I can't tell you. Sometimes I think so, sometimes I think, what in God's name is GWB thinking??? But you know, you couldn't pay me a million dollars to be in his shoes. I do know that deplomacy w/ Saddam hasn't worked. And I do believe he should be disarmed. I think he is a threat. But I do think we should be consistant and not selective with other countries, even if to avoid the appearance that this Iraq thing is a personal vendetta or whatever. I hope GWB is right when he says that this Iraq thing will make us -and the world- safer. I hope he is right. All I know is, I'm sorry if I offended anyone in this thread. It's so easy to loose track in these threads of what is most important. What's far more important to me is that our troops are well protected and that loss of life is minimal, for both sides, and that none of us need to pointlessly suffer or die at the hands of terrorists again. How we ensure that doesn't happen? Well... that's another thing... I wish peace to all of you, on both sides of this heated issue. -michael -the artist formerly known as sinker

Damn! That's all I can say... Damn! -the artist formerly known as sinker

thanks for the pics mountainman. Does it count if I was AT a DZ that HAD a safety day today? (I couldn't stay, wifey and I were busy house hunting) take it easy... md -the artist formerly known as sinker

28 kt winds all damn day today... only two loads out, on landing the fools were being drug and drug and drug... and the ground is still a bit muddy. Looks like some skydivers went fourwheeling...w/o the 4 wheels... -the artist formerly known as sinker

well it figures... the weekend I'm in illinois house hunting YOU get a CARAVAN!!! You Jerk!! Hope y'all have a great jumping day down there. talk to you later, doo dah -the artist formerly known as sinker

happy bday Marc. Looked for you and Anne today at Archway but didn't see ya. I was only there for a few minutes anyway. It was SOOO windy... 28kts... hope your bday was spectacular mycole -the artist formerly known as sinker

I like jraf's idea... you can also go w/ phone # and or address... flying bird is the best here -the artist formerly known as sinker

research analyst in the pharmaceutical industry... anybody want drugs??? Just kidding... -the artist formerly known as sinker

bwhahaha! -the artist formerly known as sinker

i'm not too serious about it... a little, but not enough to get my panties wadded. been in canada alot for work, some incredibly fine folks up there... -the artist formerly known as sinker

even nashville is a great 60 degrees, no wind, no clouds... ah...... spring is coming -the artist formerly known as sinker

well, can't argue w/ your what you "personally" think, except that I think you're wrong and we should leave it at that... pity though, since just b/c someone is famous does not ipso facto mean they are egomaniacal noteriety (sp) seekers. Some actually have something worthwhile to say, except of course people like barbara streisand, jane fonda, etc etc etc -the artist formerly known as sinker

HE'S a hypocrite because he's calling the bed-wetting liberals in the industry what they really are??? Jeez dude, take a logic class or something. They are all making political statements, he is saying that those hollywood a**holes are WRONG. And they are. Where was theif f***ing protest when their old buddy Bill Clinton lobed a bunch of cruise missles at Saddam in October 1998 after Saddam AGAIN thumbed his nose up at us and the UN? No protests then were there... nope. THEY are the hypocrites, not Charlie Daniels. And Saddam isn't up in it w/ Al Quada or any other terrorist organization?? What about that terrorist operative dude that was wounded in Afghanistan and sought --and received-- shelter in Baghdad?? I can't believe that someone can say w/ a straight face that Pat Robertson has more in common w/ Al Quada than Saddam. You've hit the crack pipe WAY too much... But whatever y'all think, for right or wrong, it's comin'. Whether we like it or not, it's comin. Rhino is right... tick tock tick tock... And that little ##### in Iraq deserves it too.. -the artist formerly known as sinker

/channeling monty python-esque voice/ I fart in your general direction! -the artist formerly known as sinker

bweahahahahahaha!!! -the artist formerly known as sinker

Canadians remind me of that little muck sucking fish that attaches itself to the shark, goes along for the free ride and free food... THEN has the gaul to complain about it. -the artist formerly known as sinker

Hey RHINO! We're close w/ the kids thing... me, 6 yr old girl, 4 yr old boy, wife 5 mo. prego w/ another girl... Congrats! -the artist formerly known as sinker

hey fello tennessee jumper... welcome to the boards. I'm in nashville and used to jump in Tullahoma. Where you writing from? ... uh, scratch that... you wrote clarksville... nevermind. Anyway, glad to see ya. -the artist formerly known as sinker

anyone remember the cinnabon that looked like Mother Theresa? That was here in Nashville. As if this town doesn't get enough bad press from country music... -the artist formerly known as sinker

mmmm... sorry to here you lost one. it's tough, believe me I know.... -the artist formerly known as sinker

30 seconds is all I could stomach. -the artist formerly known as sinker