Unstable

This thread makes so little sense that It really doesn't matter.

Correct me if I'm wrong, but arn't 99% of Chemists dateless wonders? jk =========Shaun ==========

When I was trying to be cool here on DZ.com, I wasn't at all like myself. Hell, if anybody knows me, you know that I am FAR from cool. Once I relaxed and just started BSing with people I know, then my online persona came to represent more of Who I really am; but then again, it's hard to judge one's own character, so I guess I really don't know. Nobody has ever accused me of being a Troll, though..... I make fun of people a lot more in Real-life. As a matter of fact, other than Jumping, making fun of BCH7773 is my favorite dropzone activity. All in good humor, and I usually get back what I put into it. You can't make fun of people here on DZ.com as much without people getting all pissed off - sarcasm and body language don't convey over the internet really well. =========Shaun ==========

Mark Twain once said "You go to Heaven for the Weather, and Hell for the Company" =========Shaun ==========

HA!!!!! HA HA HA HA HA!!!! Yeah right! =========Shaun ==========

Hey, Is Ivan wearing that cape to hide his girly-pink bunny ears?!? I think I heard that once..... =========Shaun ==========

Our Dropzone is kind of a unique place in regards to this. I still consider myself a Newbie, so I will answer this question.... I have always packed my own, and I've kept myself jumping by traveling to WFFC, Freaks, and different boogies packing Tandems for my guy. Even this last saturday, I packed my own 5 times and I had 8 Student Packjobs. I also Teach packing at our DZ to Students. However, as an Instructor, if I am trying to get a load ready to go, usually another staff member or fellow Instructor will just pack my rig. Nothing official, but I most always give them a JM ticket ($11 USD) or buy them lunch. If I see an Instructor or coach busy and I'm not doing anything, I'll pack their rig - and I don't expect to get paid for that. It's all about keeping that Airplane in the air.

Does the Dark is "Sucks" approach the dark-sucker as a particle (um, dark-photons?) or does it approach the Dark-sucker in the form of an Electromagnetic wave? =========Shaun ==========

If you are going to Dryclean, FIND OUT WHAT KIND OF SOLEVANTS they are using. I have a Hawk Suite, which has a combination of Rubber, Leather, Spandex Stretchy stuff, Nylor, cordura, & Polycotton. Synthetic solevants will often times leave the Leather & rubber brittle and unmanageable. You usually have to go to the nasty old-school drycleaners to find the non-synthetic stuff. =========Shaun ==========

I'm a Republican, and I love Bush to death, but this statement of his has gotten me rilled up. Look, you, me, and everybody else in the US is for the most part, are Price-takers in regards to normal goods, well over 90% of the time. Sometimes I think that these Decision-makers and Politicians need to come back to reality... =========Shaun ==========

I'll bet the person who wrote that got an F in High School Physics. =========Shaun ==========

It Looks too natural!! =========Shaun ==========

I'd give you a hug, But we're both guys and that would be very macho I think most of us have felt the way you are at one time or another. Do you get to spend Christmas with your family this year?! =========Shaun ==========

Ya know, I've been reading this thread over and over again for the past three days trying to figure out why I feel the way I do about this. Look Everybody, I don't Drink, and quite often I'm not comfortable being around when people are absolutly smashed. Tantalum, I'm not trying to put words in your mouth, and PLEASE correct me if I am. What is the issue here? We are all skydivers, and whether or not we party every night after jumping, we still belong to this big Brotherhood/Sisterhood. I have never seen a person (myself included) excluded from things because he or she does not stick around for hours after the day is done. I think the issue here is where our priorities are. For some, Skydiving is a way of life that MAY include drinking to where a hangover results. This is Type A. For others, Skydiving is a way of life that includes catching the early bird and getting what one expects from a full day at the DZ. Type B. For most of us, Skydiving is a way of life without many bounds, and is probably a Happy mix of A & B. This is type C. I'm irritated as hell when we don't open up EXACTLY on time, especially if alcohol was involved the night before. If I had my way, early bird would be at 7:30 sharp, but this is never going to happen because the "invisible hand" of dropzone time economics gives us a comprimise most efficient to the community as a whole. Kinda cool how the whole thing works, eh? Do I Look down on these other Skydivers? No! They are just going about their business with their own approach to this sport and getting what they want from it. More power to them!! Canuck made the comment that Which I disagree with - Just because this is an individual's way of comprimising what is important to them in life. Like everything else in this world, you Get out of Skydiving what you put into it. You get out of Partying and drinking what you put into it. Just set your priorities and get your ass hauling on whatever it is. As for myself, I'll be at the Dropzone packing rigs at 5:00 Saturday morning, getting shop set up and ready to turn as many loads as we can.

Meh, It's happened to the best of us. Just give it some time dude... =========Shaun ==========

That right now is my long-term plan-or-action. After I get back from Korea, Texas A&M has an Awfully nice Graduate program I have my eye on..... =========Shaun ==========

Hey, you Should be Glad that "Stupid People Must Go to the Grocery Store to Bother Sheena" Day only comes once a year!!! =========Shaun ==========

AGREED!!!! When I was a freshman in Highschool, I drove this Monster 6.8 Litre Buick. On a Cold morning, she chewed up a cat hiding in the engine compartment for warmth. One helluva mess - Especially since it was too cold to use a hose to clean everything... Poor little guy.... =========Shaun ==========

Um, my name is Shaun. Hi, how are you? Is this an Inside joke? If it is, this probably isn't the best place for it. =========Shaun ==========

I'll give you my weekday numbers next week. I'm organizing enough people and a pilot to turn loads Monday and Tuesday - I'll think of you all in your little offices/cubicles while I'm out jumping...... =========Shaun ==========

Hmmm, I almost can't remember what it's like to be sick. Last Time I actually felt bad enough to miss work or school was back in Sept 2000. I've taken PLENTY of "sick" days off from work, but I never seem to come down with anything. I think I'm just lucky...

No, I don't name the stuff I buy. Except my beautiful iBook. Her name is typy. =========Shaun ==========

Don't feel old - I'm just a young-un. =========Shaun ==========

My secret Santa Bought me a Subscription for "The Economist." What the hell?!?!? I love it - Now I know that one of My Christmas Goodies was a Subscription to Maxim an the Other for "The Economist"

AHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!! =========Shaun ==========