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**That's rediculous! Don't they realize that if this passes in Florida it would set a nationwide precident?** well, i guess we don't have anyone but wyubya's brother jeb to blame for that. it's all money motivated. surely it's not going to happen!??!?? --Richard-- "We Will Not Be Shaken By Thugs, And Terroist"

have fun, take a good look at that rear view mirror, then forget about it down the road!

http://www.apa.org/journals/psp/psp7761121.html this link goes beyond opinion, and enters the areas of theory, and conjecture. it was a clear, and consice effort of assualt albeit not in a physical form of nature. if someone wants to call someone else a "dumbass" why not just do it, and get it over with? why try to obscure it with intelligent links of someone else's writings? and by the way, an "annulas" is the term we utilize for the borehole we drill to retrieve hydrocarbons. (just because you inquired, no other reason) --Richard-- "We Will Not Be Shaken By Thugs, And Terroist"

**i don't care where you go, what you do, everybody has a different perspective on "what is, and isn't" the continuence of disscussion on these matters is an exercise in futility, no one is going to change anybody's mind about how they feel about the issues.** anybody NOT see this? even though i made this remark, disscussion continues, and is as i said, to my observation, an exercise in futility. is there anything anyone can say to change your mind in the matters that you believe in? i would venture to guess not. no one can force their beliefs, philosphies, religion(s) etc...on anyone else, unless of course that is their wish. i stated before, america, land of the free, home of the brave. it is a land where each and everyone of us is afforded the right to have our own beliefs, whatever they are. i'm glad we live here, but we're still "beating a dead horse" "can't we all......just get along?" Rodney King --Richard-- "We Will Not Be Shaken By Thugs, And Terroist"

no my dz is not a "club" but in any event any further conversation(s) of "tax breaks" for the "sport, and entertainment" of sky diving, will be very limited in the forums. however, if you like pm me, i could offer some advice. --Richard-- "We Will Not Be Shaken By Thugs, And Terroist"

consider the "tax benifit" if you will, for your sky diving. mosts states allow for "entertainment" write-offs. especially if you own your own business. --Richard-- "We Will Not Be Shaken By Thugs, And Terroist"

that link is very informative, and makes for great fodder, but i always consider the sources from which it came before i retain any knowledge that may come from such articles. wanna drill some oil wells? how about we anaylize some reservour contents, utilizing some 3-d tech? we could even disscuss how hp effects ebhp and bhp during an influx of natural gas into the annulas. get where i'm going with this? consider this my last word on this particular matter. --Richard-- "We Will Not Be Shaken By Thugs, And Terroist"

let's reflect for a moment, if we can, about all that has been said, and views expressed and think about it, with the benifit of retrospective view. i don't care where you go, what you do, everybody has a different perspective on "what is, and isn't" the continuence of disscussion on these matters is an exercise in futility, no one is going to change anybody's mind about how they feel about the issues. this is america, "land of the free, home of the brave" i respect each and everyone of your opinions, but we're "beating a dead horse" here. i'm proud to live in a country that allows such diversity, and allows each and every faith, color and creed seek their own beliefs under the protection of the constitution. although i don't go along with a lot of it, it is nonetheless their right, and i'm good with that. --Richard-- "We Will Not Be Shaken By Thugs, And Terroist"

am i correct in my belief that this story is offered in jest? i don't know what else to say. --Richard-- "We Will Not Be Shaken By Thugs, And Terroist"

**True, you can't tell what someone is thinking, BUT we do know what he SAID when he turned it off. And we know what Sandy Wambach SAID about her decision not to use a AAD. These were VERY experienced and accomplished skydivers.** just so there's no mistake here, i am pro aad, and pro rsl. i generally utilize all of my safety equipment. having said that, what i do when i jump, and i've said it before, is of no concern to anyone other than myself, unless it's endangering other's. you mentioned that the 2 skydivers that are no longer with us? made statements about their equipment, so are you saying that's why there no longer with us? i also understood you to say they were VERY EXPERIENCED, and accomplished jumpers.....and? i've never hurt myself, or anyone else, and although i'm not an "up" jumper, i have attended my BIC, and USPA coaches course, so i can say that i am making every effort, in good faith to be safe, stay safe, and try to make a difference in someone else's sky diving carreer as well. as far as your opinions concerning me, if your expressing them for my benefit, your wasting your time, and mine, your opinions are insignificant to me. on the other hand, if your expressing them for your own benifit, carry on then, just don't address me while your doing it. i'm not trying to be a wiseacre, but you do tend to "stick your nose" where it doesn't belong at times. please do not percieve this statement in any other way than in the spirit it is offered. have a great day! now we can be friends again!

**I'll bet Tom Piras thought the same thing you do when he turned his CYPRES off before his last jump.** maybe, maybe not. one thing is for certain, you'll NEVER know, one way or the other. --Richard-- "We Will Not Be Shaken By Thugs, And Terroist"

my god! is "that' real? surely not, looks like someone's photoshop work? please tell me it isn't real! please see attachement, i believe these are better suited for public viewing. WARNING: may not be "work safe" but neither was what i just saw...*gasp* --Richard-- "We Will Not Be Shaken By Thugs, And Terroist"

positive vibes, and prayers coming from central texas. i hope and pray he heals well, and in a timely manner. --Richard-- "We Will Not Be Shaken By Thugs, And Terroist"

not taking either side here, because i don't know any involved, but it would seem to me your "speaking for the lady" let the lady speak for herself. most of the time women hate a "possevive" male. just an "old man" speaking his mind. --Richard-- "We Will Not Be Shaken By Thugs, And Terroist"

"could" be your P.C. isn't the greatest. what system do you run? which version of windows, what MHZ, and RAM? what version of windows? --Richard-- "We Will Not Be Shaken By Thugs, And Terroist"

i just got done flying from austin-tulsa, told them i had a rig, what it was, they x-rayed it, no prob!! all ya gotta do is shoot straight with em' --Richard-- "We Will Not Be Shaken By Thugs, And Terroist"

oh, i've seen it! and she's impressive, but i'm old! --Richard-- "We Will Not Be Shaken By Thugs, And Terroist"

Wierdo!! but, hell, who knows for sure! --Richard-- "We Will Not Be Shaken By Thugs, And Terroist"

**Way to go Air Force Medical hobby shop.....** why what an ugly thing to say! you stayed in too long, and didn't get out quick enough! --Richard-- "We Will Not Be Shaken By Thugs, And Terroist"

**i broke one of my wisdom teeth on a mcdonalds sausage and egg mcmuffin last monday. there was something hard in the suasage and bit down right square on it. i had it yanked last wednesday.** Levin: i hate you, i'm sure of it. i don't ever eat fast food, or drink. here i'm 6'3" & 245# and your little! i have to work very, very hard to stay the way i am, i'd take the cracked tooth any day! plus, your one heck of a sky diver! --Richard-- "We Will Not Be Shaken By Thugs, And Terroist"

go away TG, your just too far north, lucky f**k! --Richard-- "We Will Not Be Shaken By Thugs, And Terroist"

the WWW is a BIG place, do your homework, you'll find the stats your looking for. --Richard-- "We Will Not Be Shaken By Thugs, And Terroist"

it's good your sharing this, even though it's got to be dissheartning. but were all human, and we will screw up, murphy's law is ever present. if this can happen to this sky diver, it can happen to any of us. i know gemini, and i consider him very safety consious, so you newer people, listen up! glad it turned out allright gemini. (bet you won't do it again!) --Richard-- "We Will Not Be Shaken By Thugs, And Terroist"

lengthen your brake lines? --Richard-- "We Will Not Be Shaken By Thugs, And Terroist"

**(a) learn a bit more about the gear you're jumping, (b) reconsider why you use it. and (c) reconsider exactly what you expect it to do.** to ease your mind, i know every mechanical aspect of my gear, and it's components. i do everything but lengthen my brake lines, and re-pack my reserve. sorry your under the wrong impression, at which i concluded by your statement. by the way, i stand by my statement, if there was any doubt in my mind i would not pull all the handles in the event of a severe mal, i honestly would quit the sport. in my opinion, if anyone else feels there is a chance that they may not pull all the handles, maybe some more training, or pursuit of another hobby? sky diving commands confidence, of which i've plenty of. i'm not by any means saying something cannot happen to me, but i'm that sure of myself, it's a good feeling. --Richard-- "We Will Not Be Shaken By Thugs, And Terroist"