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Everything posted by freeflybella
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Right on. Action expresses priority. - Mahatma Ghandi
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I know! I KNOW! It's a curse. Let's hope for frequent updates! Action expresses priority. - Mahatma Ghandi
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If I was listing stolen gear on ebay and suddenly one day had more action than I'd had in a few weeks - I'd RUN! I say let the cops take it from here. Less exciting - but more likely to get the gear back. Action expresses priority. - Mahatma Ghandi
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Eeek. Be careful with that! The lister says the rig had been auctioned before to someone who's ID was stolen. Doesn't sound like it's going to go away too fast. (wow. better than courtTV!) Action expresses priority. - Mahatma Ghandi
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Sorry I keep doing this... Love this T-shirt...
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OMG! The headline in the Philadelphia Weekly, the morning after the 2000 "election": NADER LOSES! Action expresses priority. - Mahatma Ghandi
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Coworker just heard that beheading video is possibly fake?
freeflybella replied to funks's topic in Speakers Corner
No, it wouldn't. If we limited our conversation and point of view to our own direct experience, there would be no "I know the tape is real" The conversation would be more real, more productive, more inclusive and more likely to produce thoughtful interaction. The answer to all your questions above should be yes. Experience isn't limited to having been in a thunderstorm. You may never have been, but have lost a family member in one. Therefore that is the capacity of your experience. You may have heard that thunderstorms are beautiful but have never seen one. "Thunderstorms are beautiful" is not from a position of experience. "I have heard thunderstorms are beautiful" is. As it relates to this discussion, "The tape is real" doesn't work for me. ** I'm not questioning the need for discussion, Michele. Nor am I questioning the value of it. I question why anyone who doesn't know, would say they know. Action expresses priority. - Mahatma Ghandi -
Coworker just heard that beheading video is possibly fake?
freeflybella replied to funks's topic in Speakers Corner
Hi Michele, I had to go back and reread your posts. My post was not directed to you. I understand the necessity of clarification and logic and the ability to articulate - in a debate. Where 2 sides of a point are argued. I also understand that that's what some people do or like to do. There are others who prefer to listen and take in and not take sides for the sake of argument. (like me) But choosing not to take sides does not mean I give up my ability to have thoughts or feelings or instincts about the subject. (like cvfd1399) And the fact that I won't let others force me into taking a firm position on something I have no real knowledge of does not mean they are more 'right' than I. Can any of us here really argue one side over the other from a factual basis in this instance? It seems to me that there must be rules of mutually agreed upon 'givens' in a debate. And even then, debate is just an exercise. A sport. Do we really find 'truth' from debate? I understand taking a position but only from direct experience - my surprise is that anyone here could or would take a position on this. Action expresses priority. - Mahatma Ghandi -
Coworker just heard that beheading video is possibly fake?
freeflybella replied to funks's topic in Speakers Corner
Your entire post is an argument for reasonable doubt in "getting behind" any side of the question. There are some lovely shades of grey in the world. -
Coworker just heard that beheading video is possibly fake?
freeflybella replied to funks's topic in Speakers Corner
I never questioned whether the video was fake or not. I have no idea. But how can ANY of you conclusively state that it's true or fake? NONE of you were there. I'm surprised to see such 'blind' faith in the media. Whether it's hollywood, CIA or a practical joke - something happened for some reason. Why do "you" (the collective you) think you know what it is? The ability to argue better or articulate your thoughts more clearly or link to better articles does not make one "know the truth'. Discussion and banter from both sides is one thing - and helps to further thought on the subject. But for those of you so sure of your position - how can you be? Action expresses priority. - Mahatma Ghandi -
I've been watching this thread with hopes that some of the thoughtful, intelligent people out there might have some insight regarding the original post. So far no one has addressed it at all. Why do sex and violence go, so easily and often, hand in hand? Action expresses priority. - Mahatma Ghandi
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no photoshop on this one. Action expresses priority. - Mahatma Ghandi
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Crosskeys does this boogie every year. No complaints or bitchin' so far... Just come on out and have some FUN! Beach jumps out of a skyvan or chopper - nice weather - amusement parks and water parks - Atlantic City less than half an hour away - a kick ass swoop comp - load organizing and coaching - a shitload of awesome flyers - and one hell of an amazing party! Action expresses priority. - Mahatma Ghandi
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...Wait..... ....there...! Action expresses priority. - Mahatma Ghandi
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Now if we could only do that to Shannen Doherty! I'm SO Glad we don't have to see her too often anymore!
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....there...all fixed. Take your pick. Action expresses priority. - Mahatma Ghandi
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Don't they usually run Fri and Sat? And save Sun for rain? I only ask because I'm so looking forward to the party on Sat night! Action expresses priority. - Mahatma Ghandi
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Just got the email: For accommodations competitors may want to try the Days Inn first as it has been checked out for proximity, cost, and availability. You can reach them at (609) 522-0331 tel (609) 522-2018 fax or www.daysinnwildwood.com. There are four different room styles available ranging from $150 - $300 per night. The rooms can sleep 6 and all have kitchenettes. There were a few slots left at Beachcomber Camping Resort just on the outskirts of town that looked good for RV's, but has almost the same cost for tents. They can be reached at (609) 886-6035 tel (609) 886-0289 fax or 1-800-233-0150 or info@beachcombercamp.com - www.beachcombercamp.com. Competitors and other attendees are urged to make arrangements for accommodations ASAP as the area is known for booking up early for the July 4th weekend. Remember, Wildwood is D license minimum. Hope to see you all there! Action expresses priority. - Mahatma Ghandi
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How long could we maintain? I wondered. How long until one of us starts raving and jabbering at this boy? What will he think then? This same lonely message board was the last known home of the Manson family; will he make that grim connection when my goose491 starts screaming about bats and huge manta rays coming down on the screen? If so, well, we'll just have to cut his head off and bury him somewhere, 'cause it goes without saying that we can't turn him loose. He'd report us at once to some kind of outback Nazi law enforcement agency and they'll run us down like dogs. Jesus, did I say that? Or just think it? Was I talking? Did they hear me? Action expresses priority. - Mahatma Ghandi
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That's my vote. How can you choose between 2 women you've only dated once? Are you that good a judge of character? Why risk making the wrong choice. Maybe they're both the wrong choice.
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Perhaps your point will provide good cause for FF coaches to incorporate belly flying into their curriculum.
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There is one like that in Philly: I took 76 and it was horrible. I get rear ended almost every time. Action expresses priority. - Mahatma Ghandi
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Reread my post. You misunderstood. My point was that 1. There are dangers in even doing solo FF jumps. Find out what they are because they are not always 'intuitive'. 2. Keep your eyes and ears open, ask questions, watch videos, check out everything you 'learn' with an experienced FF'er (in person), preferably who knows you and your skill level. If you do that, you can (more safely) FF as early as you want. *** I'm not sure why you feel the need to post your 'qualifications'. Perhaps you are the one person with 20 jumps who can fly circles around everyone else. If you know it, and the instructors/experienced ff'ers who know you- know it, why do 'we' need to know it?
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There are MANY things potentially dangerous about solo FF jumps. Most of them are gear related. And at 40 jumps (to the original poster), without custom-fitted new gear edited: even WITH custom gear!, you don't even realize what those dangers could be. The rest are jump run, exit separation, flight line and altitude awareness related. (The faster speeds - even though you won't really be vertical for awhile, you will transfer more energy to horizontal speed - will move you around the sky more. Plus all the flipping and flopping you do can distract you from checking your altitude.) But skyrose7 is right - those dangers still exist, but have MANY more dangers added to them when ff'ing with others. And the more poeple you add to your jump, the more dangers there are. There is alot to learn, but there should be - it's skydiving. If you want to put it into perspective, what you talk about, read about, observe from video, get from ground school, etc. is 95% of your skydiving education. The jumps (where you practice what you learn) are like 5%. Learn it slow, learn it thoroughly. If you apply that to every discipline, I don't think there isn't any reason you can't (solo) FF with 20 jumps. Action expresses priority. - Mahatma Ghandi