ccowden

So I guess that the scholarships that the Boy Scouts of America offer for males are wrong too? I certainly know that being a white male, I have never had any stress of meeting bills or paying for classes. I mean, heck, it is all handed to me on a silver platter because of it. The nerve of a male fraternity trying to offer some help in the form of a scolarship to another male.

Oh sweet!! Now you can be my sugarmama! Congrats sweetie!

5 good jumps. Weather was supposed to be alot worse, so I am happy with the 5.

Dear Sunshine, You will be able to grab my ass in just over 4 days from now.

Before.

You should absolutely never rely on an AAD or skydive differently because you have one, but for the cost, I think it is a cheap insurance policy and worth the investment. The simple fact is that there would be alot more dead skydivers if they didn't exist. The argument that it may malfunction and give you two canopies out or something is a lame one. The cases of that are almost non-existant and the saves FAR outnumber them. People mess up and shit happens. Even if someone is blatantly an idiot and is saved by their AAD, I still don't think they deserve to die. Rethink the sport? Yes. Die? No. But there are other situations besides just messing up where having an AAD could save your life, such as if you got knocked out or passed out. Could you still die from the reserve landing? Yes. But I would like that one last shot to live. This sport is so unpredictible and things go wrong, even with the safest of jumpers. If my cypres ever fires and saves my life, I am going to be glad I had it, no matter what the cause was. If your only argument to not have one is because it may malfunction, then you should probably stop jumping anyway because the stuff that IS on your back can malfunction on any give jump. If your argument is because you can do what is necessary to keep yourself alive without one, then obviously you think you can never make a mistake or something can never happen that you would need it. Either way, I think that is a pretty ignorant way to look at things. If your argument is money, I don't buy it. Everyone goes out and gets nice gear, nice equipment, fancy jumpsuits, and makes jump after jump after jump at about $20 each. You can afford it if you can afford to have gear and skydive. It is everyones choice to have one or not. If someone chooses not to have an AAD, then more power to them. But if someone is giving you arguments why YOU should not have one, then I think they are just dead wrong.

2,660 jumps. Velocity 96 @ 2.1

Nope. Just the ones I think are cute. So, she was right...you say it to all the women. You're right. I'll admit it. But is that really a bad thing? Only my wife gets ALL my love, but I am more than happy to share some of my love with my girls.

Nope. Just the ones I think are cute.

I could just hold you for awhile if you prefer.

That made me blush!! Sweet. I can try to lick the rosey off your cheeks!

Better yet, think of ME licking your face!

I'd go with the 79 if I were you.

Sweet! That is a great line up for $40! Have fun!

Awesome! Didn't know you were a Social D fan. Who are they coming with? I don't think Lost City Angels is playing on that stop.

Did you see the brief exit shot of you, Alana and Justi launching your 3way track with me chasing you out? It doesn't last long, but it was a cool shot.

What?! No mention of The Eyeliners? They were hotties! I have to agree. Lost City Angels freakin rocked!! They are easily as talented as any band I have seen. Awesome musically, vocally and unique! I wish I would have bought their cd last night. Social Distortion rules! They still put on a great show and rock the house. Nothin but raw talent with in your face rock/punk from the boys from Orange County! Mike Ness is da man!

Oh come on now girlie, you know I don't think you are a bitch. I am just playin with ya. I love you, sweetie!

No, you're right, I am sure the 4 people at the table and the waitress all just misunderstood you.

Well, from the way I saw you treat our waitress at the diner in Xkeys, this really doesn't surprise me.

I am not too hungover, but I am really tired. I went to the Social Distortion show last night and had quite a few beers as well as taking in a hell of a show. Totally worth being tired this morning!

Noted.

I jump a Velo for my all-around canopy. Mostly just non-work jumps and swooping, but I also use it for doing tandem video. I have never had an issue with openings for flying camera or getting back from LONG spots. However, mine is only loaded at 2.1 so I can't say for sure if I would feel the same at 2.3. As far as the performance side of things- I LOVE IT!!!

The day has just been coming for quite some time, so I am excited.

Hey, all I need is a false sense of security and I will be fine.