VanillaSkyGirl

Cora, sorry, but I accidentally deleted your message on my voice mail. Please PM me when you have time or call me, again. Btw, I myself MAY need to move closer to San Diego for a new company. I first have to see how much I like the work/company. Anyway, call me, and we will talk. I would love to be among those that welcome you to Southern CA.

Get better, Chris, and kick butt next weekend!

In my 30 years on the planet I have NEVER known a truly attractive women that sustained a lasting relationship with a partner who lacked both money and looks. The idea of choosing a partner on charm and personality alone is a noble thought.. but in my experience it is only actualy practised by those that cannot afford to be picky. Oh you got me...I am actually quite hideous! Ask anyone... Seriously though, I am 32 years myself, and I have met plenty of people that are gorgeous (some are even models and actresses in the fashion and entertainment industry) who are not necessarily with men for their looks...just for their money...LOL!

I've never met anyone who wrote for Harlequin. Huh? what's with the personal attack? You seem confused by my sentences, Bill, so I will write a sentence that you probably are used to hearing from girls. Kindly FuCk off, mmmkay...sweetie?

Don't worry sweety. It's only kinky the first time. Does this mean I owe beer? (Shuddering) I feel so unclean.

Ummm...don't mention "ewe's" around Clay...he gets all horny & stuff. I know, I know...although I'm grossed out, I was trying to be a little funny.

"cum dumpster" (sigh) Ewe guys, this thread is beginning to both sadden and frighten me...

I'm sorry if I sounded harsh. I was confused by this: I would just feel more comfortable if Mom came down too... I could just be being over protective I guess. I thought that she didn't want to go with you. My apologies... I have a friend that's a commercial airline pilot, so I understand what you mean about being gone. You two do need someone to help. Being pre-teens is exactly the age when they could begin to get into trouble if not properly supervised. I do not think that you are being over protective at all. You are just being a good dad.

My concern is if they're at the DZ with only me, and I should get..."hurt" What about them? My honey seems to think it's no big deal, and since I've been jumping for 27 years..."WHAT COULD HAPPEN?" I do not have children, but this sounds a little strange to me. (I am assuming that she doesn't jump.) Are you saying that your wife wants for you to go to to DZ with your kids, but she is not going, as well. Are you divorced or seperated? What does she do when you are at the DZ all day with your kids? Why don't the kids stay with her for the day if she doesn't want to go to the DZ? Wouldn't it be great if the kids AND your honey could be there with you, as well? A weekly family trip to the DZ sounds like it could be major amounts of fun...maybe you can find a way to convince her to give it a chance.

I was sitting there admiring one of the waitresses when I had a thought. "Yeah she is hot....but C'mon. She's a waitress." I don't think that sounds shallow at all. It is just an honest thought. What's wrong with aiming high? Maybe you don't have anything in common with a waitress in your current situation. What would you two talk about? It would be VERY shallow for you to date her when the primary reason that you are impressed by her is her looks. People need substance and intellect...beauty is not everything.

I would NEVER, EVER, date a girl who RENTS a rig...no way!!!! Oh Ivan, I guess that we can't go out then.

That IS shallow! You know, I grew up somewhat financially privileged, but I have never had these kinds of shallow rules for dating men. I always seem to fall for guys that have great personalities, but very little to offer financially. It's funny as I have been asked by several people at the DZ if a BF pays for my jumping or if my car was bought by a BF. (LOL!) Anyway, I am currently in a money crunch myself, but my point is that I would never be with someone simply because he had superficial things. Men flashing their money, instead of using their personality or brains are a big turn-off. I will not even go out on one date with them. However, it would be great to fall in love and, then, find out that we could live a comfortable life where money problems would not exist.

I also asked for a double rush and many options. I was told that it would take 2-4 weeks plus 1 week more for shipping with the double rush, but it arrived within 11 days!

It sounds great, Ed. Have fun in Santa Rosa and tell us all about it when you return!

(((((((((((((VIBES)))))))))))))))) That's too bad, Myownway. I'm confused though. I thought that you had said in a previous post that you are the boss' daughter. Are you still working for your dad? Is there any way that you can work something out with whomever your boss is? I am curious as to what you do for a living that requires you to work for such long hours/days without rest. I guess if you are paid a yearly salary and have many people working for you, then it is probably a commitment that you must follow through. Good luck with your job or in finding a new one. Blue skies!

Cool! I am excited about going now. I am probably just going to go by myself and do some solos with my new suit that I'm picking up tonight at Ground Zero. I am leaving soon to go do my water training at Elsinore. If you ever want to come on over to my regular DZ, then maybe we could do some jumps together. Btw, I didn't really read your whole thread on ...but I am assuming that you have a new woman in your life. Congratulations! (Now who's going to stalk me with late-night PMs. J/K! ) I know that you didn't mean to offend anyone. I felt similar regrets about my "Suddenly single" thread. Sometimes we get a little carried away with the personal stuff online. I understand. Edited to add: Isn't my new avatar cute?

OK, I have someone (male) wanting a ride, but please let me clarify that I'd like to meet someone at the DZ. You can never be too careful about where you meet someone. No offense guys. Anyone else who'd like to MEET at the DZ?

Is anyone going to Skydive San Diego on Saturday? I may go middday to pick up a main, but I am feeling really lazy about the drive right now. (I am going to Elsinore on Friday and early on Sunday, but I want to drive back to LA to sleep in my own bed both nights, I think.) Is anyone going to be there anyway...maybe we can hang out. It's been a few weeks since I have jumped. I am not sure if I should jump this new main because I may not feel comfortable with this sized canopy for my first time at this DZ. Anyway, please let me know if you frequent this DZ.

The concept of The One is a cop out. It lets us believe that if we are not getting along with someone, they are not The One. It lets us blame not finding happiness on lack of The One. Individual happiness and successful relationships take a hell of a lot of work. No one is going to be The One all the time. I COMPLETELY agree with EVERYTHING that you wrote EXACTLY as you wrote it. I TOTALLY AGREE that life is not a frickin Disney movie and that relationships, no matter how fabulous, are a lot of work. It's sad, but most people are just not willing to put in the time. It shows a basic lack of maturity to not be able to develop and evolve within relationships. So some people just end up sleeping alone night after night while unconditionally loving and nurturing...THEIR PETS or their bodies or their careers or their hobbies or their friendships, instead of nurturing their relationships with their significant others. Then they wonder why they are alone... Edited to add: I do not mean to offend anyone as I am not talking about anyone on this thread. Sorry if it sounded harsh.

My new avatar is MY little girl.

Gets tricky for me to plan suprise parties for myself, because the whole day I wonder "HEY!, what he's goning to do next?" LOL!!! Happy birthday...go spoil yourself if no one else will!

I am muuuuch better, everyone. Thank you so much. I actually got over it way quicker than I thought that I would. (When I had it, I was extremely weak.) I am doing my water training this early evening. Thank you guys for all your vibes. I swear to you all that they truly worked. I am a big believer in mental energy.

Yessss, I am back!

Did ye know I took level 6 today, and passed WooHoo for our own SadSue!!! Congrats on your pass, and happy birthday, girlfriend! Sooo...how many candles on the cake? Knowing you, you would prefer spankings or lashings or something of the sort. (Sorry Sue, baby, but that was not an offer.) You do crack me up, though. Although everyone is quick to play the blame game and perform a "troll" witch hunt of sorts, I like you. (British humor...hehehe) Furthermore, you are a little scary, but, then again, so was skydiving, at first, and look at how much we all love that! You do not offend me, SS. At least, not yet...

OH MY GOD!!! ROFLMAO! Yes, I am still laughing, but I am thinking that you are so cool for posting that. Wow...your face was so contorted that you slightly resembled a terror striken Gumby. It is adorable, and I love it! You know Mocha, my first jump was an AFF1, and I am sure that the sheer fear in my eyes along with my death-grip on the door would have been priceless in a picture. Sadly, I did not film any levels. The first film that I saw of myself was when my instructor filmed my 20th, A-license graduating jump! It was his little gift to me (Shhhh! It's a secret!) He even edited it with music. It was so awesome. I had noooo idea that I smiled so much during freefall. When I made the second dive of the jump down to him and finished my second dock, my smile was sooo huge that my face looked like it might split in two! Priceless. It also showed what a scary, huge gap that there is between the dip in my lower back and the container.