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Left a little later than I wanted to. Got down there in approximately three hours from Z-Hills. Arrived just before 11 A.M. It was already packed. Got all checked in. A rather effortless check-in. It also helps to know most of the staff I recon? Honestly though very easy to get all checked in. Socialized for a bit. Saw some people I have not seen in awhile. Mostly Free-Flyers. It was funny when Kevin from P.D. came up to us all excited because we were the minority with booties on.

Yeah you missed it big time! The T-Shirts even had it on there. See you could have been down here on a 4-Day or something making a ton of jumps. I am sure you would have gotten some video in. Laters, . The REAL KRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAMER! "HESITATION CAUSES DEATH!!!" "Be Slow to Fall into Friendship; but when Thou Art in, Continue Firm & Constant." - SOCRATES

That pilot would be paying for the cypress to be re-done. Those guys know. Laters, . The REAL KRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAMER! "HESITATION CAUSES DEATH!!!" "Be Slow to Fall into Friendship; but when Thou Art in, Continue Firm & Constant." - SOCRATES

Damn Girl that was a SLAM DUNK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I have got to give you props for that one. Of course then again Cory is still learning the ropes and stepped on the land mine for that one. BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Laters, . The REAL KRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAMER! "HESITATION CAUSES DEATH!!!" "Be Slow to Fall into Friendship; but when Thou Art in, Continue Firm & Constant." - SOCRATES

Happy B-Day Little Woman!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Hope it is a good one. Go make some Skydives!!!!!!!!!!!!! Laters, . The REAL KRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAMER! "HESITATION CAUSES DEATH!!!" "Be Slow to Fall into Friendship; but when Thou Art in, Continue Firm & Constant." - SOCRATES

Lately the Highs have been in the High 60's to low 70's. By my standards as a local it is freezing! Anything below 75 is unacceptable! Laters, . The REAL KRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAMER! "HESITATION CAUSES DEATH!!!" "Be Slow to Fall into Friendship; but when Thou Art in, Continue Firm & Constant." - SOCRATES

Ahh ya wuss! Just put some ice on it and elevate it. It will be O.K. Just realize that from now on it will be easier to hurt it. Most likely ligament damage. It'll be allright. Get better Biotch!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You need to be more concerned with the weather. Laters, . The REAL KRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAMER! "HESITATION CAUSES DEATH!!!" "Be Slow to Fall into Friendship; but when Thou Art in, Continue Firm & Constant." - SOCRATES

I want to help Casie out since we are thinking along the same line here. How about: Laters, . The REAL KRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAMER! "HESITATION CAUSES DEATH!!!" "Be Slow to Fall into Friendship; but when Thou Art in, Continue Firm & Constant." - SOCRATES

You are incorrect! "DOPE ON-A-ROPE!" referrs to a person who is "AIR ASSAULT" qualified in the military. I guess it could also be somone who rappels. Laters, . The REAL KRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAMER! "HESITATION CAUSES DEATH!!!" "Be Slow to Fall into Friendship; but when Thou Art in, Continue Firm & Constant." - SOCRATES

Yeah but how many people proofread that before it was printed and it still went out wrong? Laters, . The REAL KRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAMER! "HESITATION CAUSES DEATH!!!" "Be Slow to Fall into Friendship; but when Thou Art in, Continue Firm & Constant." - SOCRATES

With that short a time table where are you looking at going? Laters, . The REAL KRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAMER! "HESITATION CAUSES DEATH!!!" "Be Slow to Fall into Friendship; but when Thou Art in, Continue Firm & Constant." - SOCRATES

When are you coming? What are the dates? Let us know. Keep in Mind that SOBE is having a boogie this weekend and the PMB is at Z-Hills the end of the month. Keep us posted. Laters, . The REAL KRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAMER! "HESITATION CAUSES DEATH!!!" "Be Slow to Fall into Friendship; but when Thou Art in, Continue Firm & Constant." - SOCRATES

Hey Damit! You stole that idea from me!! Of course if I can get an active duty slot in the guard when I retire I will probably do nothing! Laters, . The REAL KRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAMER! "HESITATION CAUSES DEATH!!!" "Be Slow to Fall into Friendship; but when Thou Art in, Continue Firm & Constant." - SOCRATES

Thanks for sharing Ray. Very Nice stuff. See ya at the Hill sometime. Although I need to make it up that way because I know I have jumps on account up there. Laters, The REAL KRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAMER! "HESITATION CAUSES DEATH!!!" "Be Slow to Fall into Friendship; but when Thou Art in, Continue Firm & Constant." - SOCRATES

I will have to get with my Mother about checking the exact crime rates as she works for the Sheriff's Department. I can tell you that from my own personal experience that the Z-Hills & Dade City area (8-Miles North) are very good. They are both good ole country towns. Not much here in the immediate cities. Although they are not that far from the major city. In other words far enough to have the country charm yet close enough to major civilization that it does not take hours to get there. Land and houses are probably rather cheap compared to your area. Not to mention that Z-Hills is a very close family. People here really try to help one another. If ya'll like scuba trips they organize them. In the summer there are cookouts at the DZ for the locals. Oh and as far as shooting there is a rod and gun glub really close by. I can also introduce you to the proper people for shooting in general. Get with me. Let us know when you are coming to visit and check out the area and we will try to help make the visit easier on ya'll.

Sorry Dear I will unfortunately be riding in gov't transportation. Therefore I will not be able to really go off. PM me on the status of your recent dilema. Take Care, The REAL KRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAMER!!!!!!!!! The REAL KRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAMER! "HESITATION CAUSES DEATH!!!" "Be Slow to Fall into Friendship; but when Thou Art in, Continue Firm & Constant." - SOCRATES

This post is a tribute to a very good Man. A man who did not need to be involved in this conflict. He was an Honorable Man who chose to be there for his country and team members. Florida Army National Guard Sgt. Roy Alvin Wood, 47, of Alva, Fla., located east of Ft. Myers, died Jan. 9 in Kabul, Afghanistan. Sgt. Wood's death marks the fourth combat related death the Florida National Guard has experienced in Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom. The Florida National Guard offers our sincere, heartfelt condolences to the family of Sgt. Wood. Our thoughts and prayers are with them during these and future trying times. Sgt. Wood will be greatly missed by his comrades. We have lost a great individual, a great soldier, a great physician and a great American. He was a dedicated soldier who loved his country and believed in what he was doing. Sgt. Wood was assigned to Company C, 3rd battalion, 20th Special Forces Group, originally based in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., and deployed with his unit in July. The unit is now based in Wachula, Fla. Sgt. Wood is the first soldier from the Florida National Guard killed during operations in Afghanistan. The incident is under investigation. Sgt. Wood's unit deployed to Afghanistan from its mobilization station at Fort Bragg, N.C., in support of Operation Enduring Freedom, and is currently performing direct actions, special reconnaissance, unconventional warfare and foreign internal defense (advising local Afghan forces). Sgt. Wood received a commission as 2nd Lt. in the U.S. Army Reserve and was first assigned to the Army Reserve's 421st Quartermaster Company (Light Airdrop Supply), based in Fort Valley, Ga. Most of Sgt. Wood's career involved special operations, including command of various companies and detachments. He joined the Florida Army National Guard in April 2002. He served as surgeon with the 3rd Battalion, 20th Special Forces Group until December 2002. Sgt. Wood resigned his rank of Major in December 2002 to become a medical sergeant beginning 2003 until July 2003 when the unit deployed. He deployed as a medical sergeant with Detachment 2092, Company C, 3rd Battalion, 20th Special Forces Group. Sgt. Wood was offered a position to deploy as a Major when his unit was called to active duty but chose to deploy as a Sergeant so he could be in an operational detachment - A team. At the time of his death, Sgt. Wood was pending appointment as a Special Forces warrant officer which would have enabled him to serve his team as an assistant detachment commander. Sgt. Wood left his civilian career as an emergency physician with Lee Memorial Hospital, Ft. Myers, Fla., where he had worked since March 2000. He previously served as an emergency physician in North Carolina, Georgia and various locations in Florida. Sgt. Wood's military awards and decorations include Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, Army Reserve Achievement Medal with silver hour glass device, National Defense Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Basic Airborne Badge, Parachute Rigger Badge, Special Forces Tab, Ranger Tab, and Joint Meritorious Unit Emblem. Sgt. Wood's key military education includes the U.S. Army Ranger Course, Infantry Officer Advanced Course, Special Forces Detachment Officer qualification course, Advanced Airborne Course, and Quartermaster Officer Basic Course. Sgt. Wood graduated from Dixie County High School in Cross City, Fla. He received a bachelor's degree in biology from Mercer University in Macon, Ga. and a doctor of medicine degree from the University of Miami School of Medicine in Miami, Fla. He completed medical internship at Miami's Jackson Memorial Hospital, a medical residency at Atlanta's Grady Memorial Hospital, and was board certified as an emergency medicine physician by the American Board of Emergency Physicians. Sgt. Wood was involved in the community as a Master Mason, National Sojourner, Heroes of '76 and ARABA Shrine Temple. Sgt. Wood is survived by his wife, Hana, son (6) and daughter (3). "There are no words to describe the loss we have experienced, "as stated in a family release today. "Roy was a great father, husband, soldier and friend. He deeply loved his wife and two children. He was one of those rare people in life who truly has a passion for what they do. He had a calling and that calling was to help other people. Whether working as a Special Forces medic in Afghanistan or as a civilian doctor in Fort Myers, Roy was a dedicated person. He was a true patriot and soldier who loved working with the men in his Special Forces team. In fact, last year he resigned as a Major and became a sergeant in order to continue working as a Special Forces medic. As a doctor he not only touched the lives of his patients but his coworkers too. He believed in what the United States was doing in Afghanistan. So much in fact that on his own time he helped build a clinic in Afghanistan for people he would never meet. He was that type of person - he cared. We love him and he will truly be missed." As you can see this man did not necessarily have to serve his country. Instead he chose to be there becuase he was fully qualified. On a side note his Son's 7TH Birthday was this past week. Although he would have missed it anyway now there will neer be another one for either. Just wanted ya'll to see the types of individuals we are losing over there. Thank you for your time and respect. Blue Skies - Black Death Brother, SGT Fay, Keith E. FLARNG, 3/20 SFG(A) The REAL KRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAMER! "HESITATION CAUSES DEATH!!!" "Be Slow to Fall into Friendship; but when Thou Art in, Continue Firm & Constant." - SOCRATES

I will be in Milledgeville, Georgia on Monday evening and Tuesday. The reason I will be there is sad. I have to bury one of our own soldiers in the unit. Any of ya'll in the area or who would like to meet up for a bit can give me a PM. I will give you my cell for contact upon my arrival. Laters, The REAL KRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAMER!!!!!!!!!! The REAL KRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAMER! "HESITATION CAUSES DEATH!!!" "Be Slow to Fall into Friendship; but when Thou Art in, Continue Firm & Constant." - SOCRATES

The Z-Hills are is quiet and the schools are good. Housing is pretty cheap. Major university for the teenage girls only 30min away. USF. Try to venture down and look around. I wish all the best of luck. Look us up when you come down. Laters, The REAL KRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAMER!!!!!!!!!!! The REAL KRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAMER! "HESITATION CAUSES DEATH!!!" "Be Slow to Fall into Friendship; but when Thou Art in, Continue Firm & Constant." - SOCRATES

Somebody likes them? Only time can heal them. Make sure your runners are not worn out. Depending on how much you run you should replace the shoes every 4-6 months. Laters, The REAL KRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAMER!!!!!!! The REAL KRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAMER! "HESITATION CAUSES DEATH!!!" "Be Slow to Fall into Friendship; but when Thou Art in, Continue Firm & Constant." - SOCRATES

It must suck wishing you were an American Citizen with the same liberties we hold. PLease stay in your small box! The REAL KRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAMER! "HESITATION CAUSES DEATH!!!" "Be Slow to Fall into Friendship; but when Thou Art in, Continue Firm & Constant." - SOCRATES

Generic! Exactly my position! Laters, The REAL KRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAMER!!!!!!!!! The REAL KRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAMER! "HESITATION CAUSES DEATH!!!" "Be Slow to Fall into Friendship; but when Thou Art in, Continue Firm & Constant." - SOCRATES

Don't we all do that at times? You should not be so negative. Meaning Don't degrade yourself girl! It is a simple mistake.

Always remember that anyplace is what you make of it. If all you can do is Bitch then you are going to be miserable no matter where you are. All places have drawbacks. The best thing to do is write down the pros/cons of each place you are considering and make a decision from that. If you have the time visit each place for a bit to see what it is like and ask the locals. The fact that one individual only knows how to sit around and bitch about the hot weather while being one faceted should not influence your decision. There are numerous things to do in Florida as I have stated earlier. Laters, The REAL KRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAMER!!!!!!!!!!! The REAL KRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAMER! "HESITATION CAUSES DEATH!!!" "Be Slow to Fall into Friendship; but when Thou Art in, Continue Firm & Constant." - SOCRATES

At this time of year this is always activity at Z-Hills! Seriously I know a few people who are visiting. Laters, The REAL KRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAMER!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The REAL KRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAMER! "HESITATION CAUSES DEATH!!!" "Be Slow to Fall into Friendship; but when Thou Art in, Continue Firm & Constant." - SOCRATES