Rdy2skydive

Then again, I probably shouldn't be on DZ.Com when I'm working. You're right - it won't ever happen again (Rdy2skydive hangs her head in shame).

My uncle had a console on the floor with a good picture, but no sound. A portable on top that had no pic, but good sound. A pipe wrench on the antenna to turn it for the best signal. ...and six kids. Quote ROFLMAO... Please don't write things like that when I'm on a conference call. I have spit soda onto my keyboard and just had to explain my outburst of laughter during a serious conversation. You and Turtle have a bad habit of doing that to me. Then again, I probably shouldn't be on DZ.Com when I'm working.

Oh! big city girl, we only had 4, and if you lived farther out you were lucky to get those. Quote That's right. We were high-falutin city folk. We had 2 televsions. The first was your standard console in the living room and the second was a beat up old black and white that you had to use a pair of pliers to change the channel. But at least my sister and I were able to watch the newest episodes of ZOOM.

I had an aunt who used to constantly talk about how we were descendents of some Prince of Aragonia back in Italy. I guess that explains why she was such a royal pain in the ass most of the time.

And don't forget all the exercise we got getting up from the couch and walking across the room to change one of the 8 channels on the tv. Uh oh. Did I just date myself?

I had an MRI a few years ago for a hip injury and had to go into the tube too. It wasn't that bad since my head was sort of close to the end of the tube but I do recommend taking valium (or any drug that will make you very relaxed or sleepy) beforehand. I would also advise you to have the test done as early in the morning as possible. Stay up as late as you can and go a little drowsy and drugged. It's a long test but being sleepy with a towel over your eyes will make it a better experience. Good luck and hope everything's okay.

Oh my God - it's like you have the cell, I mean cubicle, right next to me.

I had no idea you and I worked for the same company

HELL YES! It should be a surprise. Plant one right on the lips. I doubt you'll be denied. Kiss passes are fun and harmless. Since I only jump with people that I like, they've never been unwelcome. Go for it and enjoy! It's KISS PASS WEEKEND! Everyone leave your full face helmets home.

Now I know why you don't flare sometimes Quote WISE ASS!!!!

I frequently have terrible nightmares after a day of jumping. I dream that no matter how hard I try, I can't pull any of my handles and the ground is rushing up at me. Just as I'm about 5 feet from the ground I usually wake up - too shaken to go back to sleep. One time it was so bad, I couldn't exit and ended up riding the plane down. Sometimes I dream that I'm under canopy but I'm not wearing my rig (WTF?). I don't realize I'm missing my rig until about 1,000 feet - which is odd that I know this since I'm not wearing an altimeter either. Somehow I'm able to land perfectly and accurately by flapping my arms and kicking my legs. Still haven't figured this one out. Guess the dreams mean you're normal. Since I've been jumping a little more, the nightmares are getting less frequent. The same will probably happen for you.

Hmmm, lets see... I was sitting on the train this morning when I felt something moving around inside my blouse. I was trying to discreetly remove it but it was really driving me crazy. Turns out a large beetle had fallen into my blouse and I had to reach under my shirt and pull him out, which of course made me scream when I realized what it was. Quite a show for those passengers sitting around me. If that wasn't funny, I fell in front of a construction site yesterday - in a skirt - completely scraping my left leg from my knee to my foot. Of course, in true NYC fashion, no one helped me up but a few did laugh. IS IT FRIDAY YET??????

Thanks so much for this post. I'm constantly hearing from skydivers at my experience level that "accidents don't happen to A or B license holders." They constantly tell me that it's the D-License holders being hurt or killed. They honestly believe they are safe because of their A-license status - like it's some special shield protecting them from getting hurt. After all, "A-license jumpers still pull high, don't make low turns and don't do anything stupid." Yes, someone actually said that to me and he was backed up by another jumper who had just completed his 100th jump that day. Your post is proof that shit can happen to anyone, at anytime and for any reason.

Okay, I'll confess. I was curious and had to watch. The best part was watching them tuck those evening gowns into their jumpsuits. The interviews before the jump were also entertaining. One girl said she wasn't afraid of dying as much as she was afraid of getting her makeup messed up. Talk about riveting television.

I would never drive anything but a stick shift.

BIG FAT BIRTHDAY WISHES FROM THE GARDEN STATE! Have a great day!

I don't know what you're talking about. Most people that I know with about 100-200 jumps knows all there is to know about skydiving. They're experts on canopy flight, RW formations, judging the winds, etc. Most of the time they know more than the instructors with thousands of jumps - at least that's what they tell me. I'm in awe of their amazing abilities. As for me, I'm still learning on every jump, and the more I jump, the more I realize I don't know shit. But that's just me.

My favorite is: The reason skydivers are so tan is that they're so much closer to the sun than the people on the ground.

Oh that is so annoying. I had a coworker do that to me. I went up to her and said, "Dude, you're killing me with that gum chewing. Can you please turn the volume down to zero. In other words, chew with your mouth closed." She was surprised and then very offended but she got rid of the gum. I'd been listening to it all day so I didn't care - I just wanted her to stop.

Sending MAJOR VIBES from New Jersey. Hope everything is okay.

NOPE - Jumping with tandems is not allowed at Skys The Limit.

I had this problem with my dog for the first year I had her. She was very spiteful and stubborn and I didn't know how to break her of this behavior. A lot of people suggested crating her but I don't believe in it and at that point I felt it would traumatize her more than fix the problem. I called the obedience school I had taken her to and they suggested Doggie Boot Camp. She was barricaded into the kitchen and basically ignored. Come in the house and ignore her, put her food down and ignore her. She was completely denied any human contact. Anytime she wasn't locked in the kitchen she was on the leash next to me - even in the house. I also took away her privileges such as her biscuits, and sleeping in her favorite spot on the couch where she could look out the window. It was so difficult to do. She was only 7 months old but her behavior was destroying the house. After a few days of good behavior I would start to reward her and praise her. I would take her off the leash in the house but she couldn't leave my side, then she could sleep on her couch, etc. However, once she messed inside again, I had to start over. It took a few tries over several months but it really worked. She would go longer and longer without an "accident." Now she is a sweet dog with very good manners. She only has an accident occasionally when she is sick. First check with your vet to make sure she is not sick. If she's fine, some obedience training might help. Feel free to PM me if you have any questions. By the way, I'm so glad she found her way home this morning. Good luck.

I've heard some good ones but these were my favorites: STRANGER: Excuse me, do you have the time? ME: Yes, it's 7:45. STRANGER: No, I meant, do you have the time to meet for a drink later? OR: STRANGER (using his best Andrew Dyce Clay voice): Hey you - you kinda cute. Whas you name? ME: Excuse me? STRANGER: I said, I tink you cute - wanna go out or what? It was a tough decision but I said no.

I wouldn't pay too much attention to e-mails like that. It was probably started by the same person who started the e-mails after 9/11 saying no one should go to the mall on a specific date because of terrorist attacks. Unfortunately the e-mail neglected to mention which mall. Even if it was true, we won't be here next Wednesday anyway. According to the men in dresses outside my office building, the world is coming to an end on Sunday.

You're "da bomb" ha ha.. now I am sitting here at work with a big shit-grin on my face.Quote Me too. No one should be skydiving when we're all stuck at our desks "working." Looking out the window, I'm betting that Geno wishes he was in sunny California right now. We're having thunderstorms the rest of the week.