skybytch

If you were going to download a program (game) off Limewire, which file type would you download (zip, exe, rar, cue)? How would you go about installing a non-exe? I know how to unzip a zip file and I know how to burn a cue file but I've never heard of an rar file.

By this logic, the fact that I've done over 1100 jumps without a reserve ride means that I'm never going to have one.

He'd already been found guilty but the first jury hung on the penalty, so all we got to decide was live or die. We decided that there wasn't enough evidence showing that he'd pulled the trigger so he got life. I posted about it here.

Does your employer pay you for jury duty, or can you afford to not get paid for a few days? If so, consider it your civic duty and go. If not, do whatever it takes to get out of going more than one day. If you go with the right attitude and plenty of stuff to do, jury duty isn't so bad. Bring your Ipod and/or books - dunno about LA but Riverside county had internet in the jury "lounge" so you may want to bring your lappie too. First time I ever had to actually show up, I ended up on a month long death penalty case (I coulda got out of it, but I didn't want to). It was very interesting; I'm glad I did it.

Yeah, that's what my instructor said too. Until he saw my first paper. Seriously, regardless of what the teacher said - don't buy any of the reference books until you have a need for them (and I highly doubt you will). You really should post the ISBN/etc of the books you need... ya never know, someone here may have one or more of them collecting dust...

Doubt you'll need them if it's just a comp class. All the grammar stuff (like you need that! ) and formatting stuff can be found on the internet.

I've already decided that I'm going to get disgustingly rich by going into college textbook publishing. Mine were over $400 for 14 units; I'm scared to find out how much the books for 18 units of spring semester are gonna be. Even better, the bookstore only buys them back during finals week and guess what? My last final on Friday, for which I have to have one of the books with me, starts after the bookstore closes. Oh well, at least it's a book I won't mind having in my collection...

The book was pretty good, as was the sequel, but the premise reminded me big time of the Dragon Rider series. Overall both books are way better than I could have written now, much less when I was 16.

I never used the pay ones. That's what campgrounds and motels are for.

Sleeping in car - I've done it in roadside rest stops but only at busy ones. I know you can stay in an RV in any WalMart parking lot and I've heard that it's okay to sleep in your car there, which is handy because WalMarts are everywhere, they have security for their parking lots and they have bathrooms. Bring a tent and other camping equipment, even if you think you want to sleep in the car every night. There are numerous USFS (US Forest Service) and state park campgrounds throughout Washington, Oregon and California that you can stay at for pretty cheap. I'd recommend treating yourself to a motel room every few days, too. Showers - I never used them, but every truck stop has pay showers. If you plan your dz stops well, you won't have to worry about this one much. Laundry - Laundromats are everywhere. Bring your own detergent. Food - You can hit all the restaurants along the way, but if you'd rather spend your money on jumps you're better off buying food at grocery stores. Sandwiches are quick and easy to make in the car. A camping or backpacking stove is helpful if you like coffee in the morning or a warm meal whenever. Nalgene bottles work great for KoolAid type drinks when you get tired of water. A small cooler is handy for keeping drinks and sandwich stuff cold. The drive - Set a limit on how many hours you want to drive each day. Plan to stop at least once every two hours (more is better) to stretch and move around. Plan to stop at interesting things along the way (if you do some research online ahead of time you can find all kinds of strange and wonderful things to see). Be sure you have plenty of batteries for the digital camera; take lots of pictures. Audiobooks are great travel companions, as is satellite radio. Plan to go home by a different route than you come south on. Safety - Bring an emergency kit (first aid supplies, water, blanket, flares). Make sure someone at home knows your plans and update them if your plans change mid-trip. Call someone every other day or so, even if only to leave a message saying "I'm fine." Other stuff - Be flexible with your plans; you may meet some cool people who are headed to and you want to go. Bring a 12 pack of beer when you arrive at a new dz. Take lots of pictures/video!

Aren't you glad you shaved your legs this morning? You looked mahvelous, dahling. Simply mahvelous.

Welcome home! Sounds like you had quite an adventure; I'll bet coming home was as much a culture shock as going there was. I'd love to hear your stories! Hope you got some air today.

If you'll be jumping at Cross Keys, make one of your first stops Square 3. You can rent/demo/buy a variety of containers and canopies from them. Jumping different combinations is the best way to figure out what container/canopy is right for you. As far as main canopies go, I'd suggest demoing at least one seven cell (Spectre, Triathlon) and one nine cell (Sabre2, Pilot, Safire2). Judging by your previous canopies you'll probably prefer the steeper approach angle of a seven cell, but the only way to be sure is to jump 'em both. I'd also suggest getting ahold of some other over 60 jumpers (join SOS!); they probably have relevant gear and safety suggestions. AAD's and RSL's are good things to have no matter how young you are.

Fixed it for ya.

Happy happy birthday! Now eat your fucking cake! Happy happy birthday or we'll punch you in the face!

I fly a Spectre specifically because I have three fused vertebrae in my lower back and at least one disc going out in my neck - I need slow openings. My previous Spectre whacked me hard enough to break two lines a few years ago. Any canopy can whack you.

Y'know, if you get that shit done when you're supposed to you don't have to pull all nighters... I won't be staying up all night to get ready for finals.

Finals don't start for me until Monday.

Do a lot of jumps with fresh A license holders. Work on your slot flying skills - you want to be able to stay right with the person regardless of whether they are backsliding, turning or falling straight down the tube. Work on your awareness (both altitude and what's going on around you) in freefall and your recall (the ability to remember and then to tell what happened in freefall to someone else after the jump). Get the IRM. Read and reread the coach section. Break out your SIM and read and reread the ISP, focusing on the categories that a coach can do and on the first jump course material. Definitely get the FJC sections of the card done before you go to the coaches course if you can.

Including the links is not generous. Since canopies come from the factory with links, it's expected that they be included when you sell a canopy used. If I were the buyer, I'd ship it back as soon as I saw there were no links - and I'd expect to have the cost of shipping in both directions refunded. YMMV, of course.

Free mp3 audiobooks here.

18 units, 5 classes - Advanced Comp, Spanish, Public Speaking, US History the second half, and Intermediate Algebra. It's not going to be hard, but it will be a lot of homework...

Not for me. This semester was easy. Next semester's gonna suck though...

Your invitation to the next ex-greenie ball is in the mail, Chuckie. Enjoy all that free time you're gonna have now!

School's fun! I'm 23 units into my first two degrees - AA in History and AA in Anthropology. Once I get those the plan is to transfer to a 4 year university for a BA in History, then a Masters in Public History. I may even go for a PhD... not sure about that though, I'll be pushin' 50 by the time I get the Masters... I'm hoping to eventually work in a museum (like the skydiving one that will be built next to USPA headquarters) or maybe even teach.