SkydiveNFlorida

You have hit rock bottom, and continue to dig. You should quit before the hole you are standing in gets any deeper. So if I understand you correctly, any war in which a single innocent child is accidentally killed, is a war that you think should not have been fought? And if so, that means that Hitler would rule all of Europe to this day. And that means that the number of Jewish children he killed along the way, would have been even greater. So now what does this do to your philosophy? Children are killed if you don't fight back, and children are killed if you do fight back! Failure to fight back against evil, even though some innocents may be accidentally killed in the process, creates an even greater evil. Do you really feel that this is of Hitler proportion, John? I am not saying we should do nothing when someone attacks, but Iraq did not attack us, a terrorist group did. And, we are not killing a single innocent, we are killing many innocents. Nightingale wrote: Hun, you can personally attack me all you want... what you think of me and my beliefs honestly doesn't hold great value to me. Bombs away... (since that's what the majority here are in favor of, anyhow). Later. Angela.

Yeah, but you get no time under canopy:( Angela.

You don't believe in any war, ever? You don't think that WWII was worthwhile to fight, to keep Hitler from ruling all of Europe? What do you think should be our response to the attacks against us on 9-11-01 which killed 3,000 of our fellow citizens? Thank you for your appreciation of all the freedom and prosperity that you were fortunate enough to be born into. I don't believe in hurting innocents, no. Sorry. That would be like saying that i'm ok with people coming over here and bombing my city because our war-happy president continues to hurt the innocents in other countries. Hate breeds hate. War breeds war. It is an endless cycle. Oh, and I greatly appreciate our countrymen slaughtering children in Iraq out of carelessness so that I can live in fear of what will happen when they get fed the hell up. ... Thanks. Angela.

I guess i'll just have to jump off of my bed, then Angela.

So you want to live your life in America, enjoying all of its freedoms and prosperity, but you're not willing to serve your country for a few years in a time of national crisis. If threats and fighting got so bad that the current armed forces couldn't handle the job, and a draft was necessary, I have confidence that enough young people will step forward to do the job. Even if you don't. That's a wonderful attitude you have there. Note that the Bills provide for alternative civilian service - you wouldn't necessarily be in the military. You women wanted equal rights, and this gives it to you. You can step up and serve your country like the men have been doing for hundreds of years. "Ask not what your country can do for you. Ask what you can do for your country." - John F. Kennedy Fuck that! I don't believe in war. I was born here, I did not choose this country to live it. If they want to deport me because I don't want to serve for thier stupid fucking war, then go ahead. I'd rather live elsewhere than fight in a battle I don't believe in. Right, because you can see the future and know exactly what would happen. Don't speculate. Assumptions make you look like an ass. Angela.

Well, you've been doing better because you don't have to listen to us on the radio anymore. On your Level 7 & 8 I didn't talk to you, other than checking to see if you could hear me. We'll discuss the downsizing later on. You are doing fine on the 240. I found that after getting off the radio my landings got much nicer and more consistant:) You finally get to start deciding when to flare based on your visual perception, rather than relying on some instructor to yell FLARE! haha. Good for you, chica! Keep up the good work:D Angela.

lol!! Das funny:) I have to ask... what's a BPG? Angela.

I bought an old jav, too. I got hard housings installed for about 30$ and bridal cover for about the same. I see how the reserve flap being tucked in would be cool... but i've never had my reserve flap open in freefall, it is pretty secure and I try not to open it all the way when checking the pin. If it's a good deal, go for it. You can add simple things like hard housings & bridal cover. I love my javelin:) ! Angela.

Your digital what? Angela.

Awesome! My bf & I recently went on a tunnel adventure and in 20 minutes I was able to get belly, back & sitflying in. Even though I had to alter my body position to sit fly (because in order to get off the net you have to catch more air until they get those stronger engines running) I found this very helpful. Seeing what small movements really do in flight was an awesome experience. I think i've been doing better in the sky since, too! I could just be being optimistic, though:D Definitely worth a trip ! Angela

sounds like she's in on it. He's said he's playing a joke on his friends, and that she's going along with it:) Yeah, if she weren't in on it, and thought it was real... you'd be in deep shit! lol! Angela.

lol! Sorry to laugh at your misfortune,... but you had to go and make it funny Sorry for all those who have to pay:( I've been there. That's why I claim 0 all year now. I know that they're holding it and i'm not getting interest, but, they do a better job of keeping it than I would so I don't mind. skymama, that's good you are paying your credit cards. I have about 7k in debt, so I figure have fun instead since i'd barely dent it I know, not the smartest idea... but, i'm having fun so what the hell! ? Angela.

I'm getting about 2 grand back, YAY!! I am going to pay off a couple people I owe, pay off overdraft, then, the rest is going into skydiving equipment (definitely a neptune alti!). Sooo, what are YOU going to do with your tax return? ~! Angela.

What goes through my mind? Stay stable:) Angela.

Ha! My hair looks fire red (it's not) and I look a little weird, probably had just looked up or something. :p Cool, tho:D thx, Ari! I will definitely want to get to the tunnel again! Maybe my income tax refund will allow:D We'll let you know for sure! : Nice pic, Dee! Dove, how's Vern trying to kill you? He's a riot! Angela.

Yeah I think she is getting a Triathalon and a SMART reserve that she won from AeroDyne.. with her new rig. Yeah, must be nice to win stuff:) Only thing i've ever won was tickets to a Boston concert. Well, I have never jumped a Tri, but I assume it is possible to get line twists on them, too. Maybe not as likely, but possible. You'd know better, tho, since you have one ? (ur profile lists tri). I just didn't want her to think she was exempt because she isn't getting an elliptical. Angela.

That's good. Please realize I was not insulting Sabre II's... I think they're great canopies:) I was just noting that it can happen even under a Sabre II, in response to acmeskydiver who noted she'd never be getting a "fancy-pants" canopy. Angela.

Worst line twists i've had so far were on a Sabre II loaded under 1:1. Glad youre ok, js! Sounds like quite an eventful cutaway! :) Angela.

try the employment section in the classifieds on this site:) angela.

Is there any video from the competition? Hopefully i'll be able to make it up to watch the next one:) Angela.

Hey, Denise. .. can you link me? I can't find the pix on pd's website. thx girly! :D Angela.

Thanks, Rosa! You're TOO sweet!! :D Who needs mountains when you have florida sunsets over lake okeechobee.? ! Denise, that is HILARIOUS! You and carlos will make a good team I bet! lol !! I didn't know I was famous on the pd website... I gotta go find it now:D Yes, we definitely need to make a jump or two. Can't wait to see you guys down here! Angela.

Wow! I wish I could do that!! Very very nice:) Angela

That's awesome! Sounds like you had such a good time,... jello shots: just what the doctor ordered i'm sure:D Keep it up girl. Good luck with your team thing, I hope you get it going! Rest up during the week so you can make those awesome jumps!! Take care! Big hugs! Angela.

I started after selling my condo, so I had lots of proceeds. Thing is, I didn't know this was going to consume me and cost so much... so I wasted lots of the $$ on going out and partying, too. Now, I party way way way less. I rarely shop. I try to spend less $$ on food, but that is the one thing I am having trouble doing. I am not into eating Ramen noodles, ya know?! So, most of the $$ I make goes to skydiving, it is what I look forward to all week, so imo it's worth it. Hopefully, when I am done with my degree in a billion years, I will get a good job and will be able to afford lots more jumps & traveling:D Angela.