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Wow - "A solution to a nonexistent problem" doesn't quite fit the case then Bill Booth is shooting for excellence. =========Shaun ==========

i have. =========Shaun ==========

I'm at home studying and I made some Spanish Rice "Rice A-Roni" junk with a slice of lemon flavored tuna - It was pretty healthy and tasty. =========Shaun ==========

I have a class on this kinda thing (marriage) and some of our recent discussions have got me a-thinking about this. My thoughts are based on on several presumptions. 1: Marriage is a process - from point A to B to C - It takes a while to get right. 2: both partners in this hypothetical situation are equally committed to keeping a healthy happy family. Okay, so wife/hubby wants their SO to change something. Skydiving ultimatum, drinking, partying with the guys, Thursday night bowling, et cetera. Maybe the guy can't stand his wifey's nagging or the way she leaves the toilet seat down. So - under presumption #1 - change & progress need to happen; whether it be the SO quits complaining, the jumper in question quits jumping, or most likely they come to some middle ground compromise. I've changed my mind on this question by thinking and even reading some of these posts. If my SO comes to me with that ultimatum, I'll listen and we'll talk about it. Sure, I could tell her to go screw herself because I'm going jumping, but that nulls presumption #1 and #2 on the entire purpose of marriage - and then there is a 'trust' factor that comes into play - I trust that my SO of choice will respect & love me enough not to fight against something that I enjoy - and if she does, then she'll have a good reason worthy of discussion. It's amazing how much a view can change in just a few days.... =========Shaun ==========

Yeah - I'm usually a second and a half late on stuff like this. =========Shaun ==========

Jump number 375 - Here is what my logbook reads (Copying exactly).. "Casa Load right at sunset. We missed sunset by a few minutes. The S&TA gave us a night jump briefing on the ride to altitude. " =========Shaun ==========

I just checked. Still there. yup. =========Shaun ==========

Nah - I'd never get a tattoo. Those of you who know me would probably agree that it wouldn't fit my personality. =========Shaun ==========

Call a Librarian. I'm dead Serious. They get their PhD in Library Science so they can understand Exactly how information is managed and they will know exactly what to do when this happens. Don't go to the dinky "reference desk" person who shushes you all the time. Get a librarian with an office. Curriculum Reference Librarian would be my #1 choice. They KNOW how to handle information crisis. It's their job. My Sister has her PhD in Library Science and can literally do miracles in information management. I never took it seriously until I had almost the exact same thing happen to me. Ask a librarian. =========Shaun ==========

Files - organized and sorted by date/topic. Behind them is my "junk" section. I have a box of envelopes, some cordes to an MP3 player and random CDs. I used to have a real junk drawer - but I got sick of it and tossed everything. =========Shaun ==========

WHOOOOOHOOO CONGRATULATIONS!!!! That's a big deal!! =========Shaun ==========

I couldn't agree more. Most of the ultimatums I've heard were mostly for shock value - I have never heard that particular ultimatum before - but If I did I would do some serious thinking....think about whether or not that is the kind of person I want to spend a long, long, long time with..... I've made up my mind that I want to date and have relationships with people with a variety of hobbies and interests - hopefully respect will be an important factor in my future relationships... =========Shaun ==========

I've heard this question hypothetically used on these forums a lot - a S.O. asking a jumper to choose either Skydiving or their relationship - only one choice... Do you all actually know anybody who has been told right out to choose between a marriage/relationship and jumping? Is this a 'common' problem that jumpers in a relationship are faced with? Has anybody had to face it themselves? I see a degree of manipulation in this question - frankly I would worry about who was asking it more than who was on the recieving end.... =========Shaun ==========

Has your 3-year-old been playing in photoshop!?!? =========Shaun ==========

HA Cool - It's a Zombie dog!!! =========Shaun ==========

I've kept some stuff and tossed some stuff. I've even set some stuff on fire. It depends on the mood really.... =========Shaun ==========

I'll get us started off!! 0:2:0 - I did 2 coach dives & Instructed 2 SL students - the one coach jump I did was really one to remember - the student (who had had some trouble on the previous 2 jumps) did 2 superb docks after I set him up for a straight in approach - He was so excited and I got going when i felt his excitement - I can't jump today, but I called out to see how his next couple of jumps went. Saturday Night I took 3 students up on the KSTate campus and did a mini packing class - I really enjoyed that. Granted, Had I had a date that night, I wouldn't have done it, but it was a hoot. Lets hear from everybody!! =========Shaun ==========

Come on hun, Sammy would eat your dog alive. =========Shaun ==========

Yup. That's right. =========Shaun ==========

Take care off your eyes!!

Those are the days I curl up in front of the TV with a blanket and hot chocolate - I like those days.

I'm the Designated driver at almost any function I go to - I know what it's like to get vomit in my car or even a "come pick us up" call at some unforsaken hour. I've found with skydivers especially, I just ask them nicely to wash my car/affected area and they are MORE than happy to get it done. Never been a problem.

What - Like in the gym locker? =========Shaun ==========

I'm not a married man - so right now My mind is mostly on Skydiving.

I don't know If I'll ever want to see my wife taking a crap. That's one step too far. And if she comes in while I'm on the pot - I'm throwing something at her. =========Shaun ==========