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The point I was making is that the when the US and UK failed to get a 'second' resolution, the UN was blamed for being useless, and modern politicians started saying "it's always been like this, look at Kosovo, Iraq, Somalia etc." thus bringing attention to the people. Granted, people posting on these forums are far more knowledgeable than the majority of people in Britain, France or the U.S., and you may have noticed what you perceive to be problems with the UN, but if this resolution had succeeded, there wouldn't be the current furore about the efficacy of the UN which we hear from America. Hindsight can prove or disprove any point, depending on how you present the evidence. Nick --------------------------- "I've pierced my foot on a spike!!!"

Coldest I've ever jumped was 7 celcius (44.6 F). It's really ot that big of a deal, as long as you have gloves on and are wearing shoes! Just put on a few under-layers more than normal. I normally wear about 4 layers, due to crappy weather, but on this occasion I had on about 6. Good luck in the snow! Nick --------------------------- "I've pierced my foot on a spike!!!"

Take this thread to Cuba... Nick --------------------------- "I've pierced my foot on a spike!!!"

The only problem I can see with the mpaad is that some people will be jumping rigs larger than the computer! Jeez that is one big ol' mutha... Nick --------------------------- "I've pierced my foot on a spike!!!"

Just for clarification - it wasn't that this post pushed me over the edge or anything, it was just the latest one I saw. Obviously I don't know about the reliability of the Chicago-Sun times, but my post was meant as an advisory to all, not just you. Some have been posting quotes from ridiculously inaccurate sources as 'fact'. As for someone asking why France has veto power, well, they've used it a lot les than the US have, but people don't recognise this fact because the use this time went against the US interests. Also, the UN is not supposed to be pro- or anti-American (or any country for that matter). Almost every country on the planet has had deecisions of the UN go against them, but that's part and parcel of the system. Again, America's perceived invincibility pre-9/11 has been shaken to the point that a decision by the UN which goes against America leads to it being branded useless and anti-American. As for the UN being anti-semitic, I disagree. It's just seeking a fair deal for the million of displaced Palestinians created after the formation of the State of Israel, and those thousands who are still being displaced now due to Ariel Sharon's policy of illegal development into Palestinian areas of the West Bank. If that is anti-semitic, so am I. Quick edit: no, what you have said does not make you, or anyone posting in this manner, bad in my books. I certainly did not mean to imply that you are a racist - it was more of a comment on the environment we find ourselves in today, and the dangers that can arise from it. I will continue to support the troops now that they have embarked on a dangerous mission, and hope that the situation is resolved with as little bloodshed as possible on both sides. I even hope they can take Saddam and his cronies alive, to face trial for crimes against humanity. Nick --------------------------- "I've pierced my foot on a spike!!!"

It's German based, but owned by British Aerospace, of all people, unless I'm gravely mistaken (Andy McNab says so, so it could be made up). Nick --------------------------- "I've pierced my foot on a spike!!!"

Weird - I rented Cutaway last night. Apart from the areial footage and the bird (Maxine Bahns), that was suckola. I'd probably rent it again though. Also, did anyone else how much Stephen Baldwin looked like a gorilla, in the way he stood and the way he walked? Also, I wish I could get a made to measure Kurupee suit made as quick as he did. Beating Golden Knights in FF suits - don't think so! Nick --------------------------- "I've pierced my foot on a spike!!!"

If you look closely, you can indeed see smoke from the oil fires in the background. Also a BBC reporter said he recognised the location because he was there four days earlier investigating the shelling there. So whoever it was, he was there four days ago at the earliest. Shame, I thought we'd killed the ba*%@rd too. Nick --------------------------- "I've pierced my foot on a spike!!!"

Yeah - I'd be watching the ammo. stores too. The Toxteth mob have to get the supplies for the Armalites from somewhere! Nick --------------------------- "I've pierced my foot on a spike!!!"

Mate - I'm getting really concerned about your threads. I honestly don't mean this as a personal insult (though many here will take it as such), but a lot of your posts appear to simply fuel racist tendencies that are alarmingly prevalent in the US today. I'm not saying that everything you type is made up, but your sources do only ever present one point of view, and there is never any balance, suggesting that you can't conceive of there being any other reasons for the war than the righteous ones which you evidently believe in. I only give this response because I wouldn't want the situation to escalate to a point where any old piece of info., no matter how unreliable, which gives a negative view of the French, Germans, Russians, Iraqis, Iranians, Syrians, Jordanians, Pakistanis etc. is posted simply because you have come across it. This situation would undermine your laudable attempts to make a point you truly stand behind (which is your right), and could conceivably lead from a perception that the posts have an element of racism, to a perception that the poster is a racist, which I at this point do not believe is the case. Nick --------------------------- "I've pierced my foot on a spike!!!"

Not me! Nick --------------------------- "I've pierced my foot on a spike!!!"

I was always raised to believe that as well as being a maritiime flag, the Union Jack also refers to the falg when it is flown above a building in which the monarch is in residence, hence the Union Jack flying above Buck. House. I find it hard to believe that I've made this up, but it could be one of thise urban legends... Nick --------------------------- "I've pierced my foot on a spike!!!"

Swimming is tiring, Time zone means evening now, Ordering pizza. Nick --------------------------- "I've pierced my foot on a spike!!!"

hehehe Yeah, we (Liverpool fans) would have had all the Iraqi tanks up on bricks in seconds! Then all we would need is to send a Millwall fan in to see Saddam with a really full pint glass, just ready to be nudged. Problem solved Nick --------------------------- "I've pierced my foot on a spike!!!"

Okay, so what happens if we pull out? All the POWs have to be returned, and Saddam and his boys murder them all, as well as probably invading the Kurdish controlled zone, or gassing them. That would be directly our fault. I didn't support this war, but now it's on we have to win. Just my tuppence in the jar. Nick --------------------------- "I've pierced my foot on a spike!!!"

Sorry if you guys have already seen this a thousand times, it made me giggle. Nick --------------------------- "I've pierced my foot on a spike!!!"

No problem, I can't really afford to be Francophobic, since my family crest (below) suggests that waaaaay back in the family history we were muching croissants instead of haggis! Ooh, look - take this thread to Cuba... Nick --------------------------- "I've pierced my foot on a spike!!!"

If you had kept it I would have gotten my own back anyway, by not sending it in the first place. Hah, sussed. Nick --------------------------- "I've pierced my foot on a spike!!!"

Considering the response your gurlie's new avatar had - I really don't think you want me anywhere near the continental U.S. The small matter of graduation and getting my A will come before any trip to see you guys, but it is planned! I'll post when I'm coming, and it's up to you guys to organise a boogie just to see me (before I get deported). Also, I'm sending a money order donation to bbarnhouse, and I'm assured it will find it's way to the HH - can anyone spell s.u.c.k.e.r.? Nick --------------------------- "I've pierced my foot on a spike!!!"

No no no no no no no. What you guys have is a namby-pamby version of rugby, except you've added pads because you're a bunch of wusses. 'Football' is a game played, coicidentally, with the feet. And don't believe the Sun, there's no way the Iraqis would have beaten us if the conditions were fair. The Australians would beat us, but since we kicked Turkey's ass we sure as hell wouldn't lose to the Basra Boys. Uh, the Iraqis were playing 42 Commando of the Royal Marines, not Manchester United... With all the shelling going on, the expert diving skills of Man U. would have come in useful. Except Scholes would probably be more willing to sing the Iraqi anthem than his own. Commie... Nick --------------------------- "I've pierced my foot on a spike!!!"

No no no no no no no. What you guys have is a namby-pamby version of rugby, except you've added pads because you're a bunch of wusses. 'Football' is a game played, coicidentally, with the feet. And don't believe the Sun, there's no way the Iraqis would have beaten us if the conditions were fair. The Australians would beat us, but since we kicked Turkey's ass we sure as hell wouldn't lose to the Basra Boys. Edit: I did include that I get diverdriver's irony, but my browser obviously wants me to look stupid, so didn't include it. Technology hates me... Nick --------------------------- "I've pierced my foot on a spike!!!"

why is WHORES blocked in the title? anmyway Im gonna have to wait til I see him in meme day and give him a few tickets again. I used to use pay pal but I never knew if he got the money. I know he got one donation but the others I think got lost. so , NOW, I will HAND him the $$ Are you suggesting I'm a post whore? I was serious - I want to know how to donate, because this site rocks and I know how much they cost to run. Please, if you know how, tell me. I'm just not serious about anything. Penguin. Nick --------------------------- "I've pierced my foot on a spike!!!"

Hmm, maybe you did. I (different username now) actually like Atoms, and the French in general. I just like to play on words. The 'onions' reference wasn't anything to do with the nationality in question, it's just an alternative to 'balls' or 'cajones', depending on where you live - I just noticed the perceived insult as an afterthought. Sorry about that. P.S. I absolutely refuse to ever grow up, but I get your point. Consider me chastened. Nick --------------------------- "I've pierced my foot on a spike!!!"

I know it's not exactly what you're after, but some of the jumps (I think from '97) are available to download here. Hope that'll do ya until someone turns up with the video. Nick --------------------------- "I've pierced my foot on a spike!!!"

So, how do you donate if you don't have a VISA credit card or US checking account? Some of us here in Mary Poppins-land would love to donate but can't use paypal. Plus, exchange rates mean I would only be paying for about 1/3 of a jump! Hahahahahaaa! Nick --------------------------- "I've pierced my foot on a spike!!!"