Bolas

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  1. And those who don't want to watch your self destructive, dangerous, reckless behavior are those that don't care? PM response from you: Look who's talking, at least i'll take it private My response: Not sure what that's supposed to mean. Maybe I'll get another PM I can't reply to to clarify. Stupidity if left untreated is self-correcting If ya can't be good, look good, if that fails, make 'em laugh.
  2. Since you PMed me and are now blocking them: You can say or do whatever you want about me online. to people, on the phone, whatever. I don't care. I'll let my reputation speak for itself. I heard what really happened this past weekend, but like always rather than be at least a little scared by it, you make a big joke. There's alot of stupid shit you do that you somehow luck out of and then think is funny. One day your luck will run out. It's already come close a few times. Stupidity if left untreated is self-correcting If ya can't be good, look good, if that fails, make 'em laugh.
  3. And those who don't want to watch your self destructive, dangerous, reckless behavior are those that don't care? Stupidity if left untreated is self-correcting If ya can't be good, look good, if that fails, make 'em laugh.
  4. Bolas

    Pet Peeves

    People who don't give a shit about themselves and yet expect others to do so. Stupidity if left untreated is self-correcting If ya can't be good, look good, if that fails, make 'em laugh.
  5. I hope this isn't true and just made up like the moose riding story. If it is true, you are one incredibly stupid suicidal fucked up person who doesn't give a shit what happens to her or what she might put people who know her through. Sad part is one can never tell with you. Any activity can be done stupidly. Bad or rushed judgement or not knowing important things can and will fuck you up. Take skydiving for example. Stupidity if left untreated is self-correcting If ya can't be good, look good, if that fails, make 'em laugh.
  6. Bolas

    Zoodive?

    Related terms: Carnage Reel Stupidity if left untreated is self-correcting If ya can't be good, look good, if that fails, make 'em laugh.
  7. I must be an asshole, cuz Stupidity if left untreated is self-correcting If ya can't be good, look good, if that fails, make 'em laugh.
  8. I wondered where those went. Stupidity if left untreated is self-correcting If ya can't be good, look good, if that fails, make 'em laugh.
  9. Stupidity if left untreated is self-correcting If ya can't be good, look good, if that fails, make 'em laugh.
  10. What a great costume idea. Stupidity if left untreated is self-correcting If ya can't be good, look good, if that fails, make 'em laugh.
  11. Bolas

    Deodorant

    And they think that it plays a factor in Alzheimer's (sp?). However, try and find just a deodorant - all of the frickin' things in the aisle are "deodorant/anti-perspirant" combos. it's the aluminium Oxide which is linked to CRAFT So now antiperspirant is bad for you too? That's it. I'm gonna move into a house with lead paint and asbestos insulation under high power lines and drink tapwater and beer and eat nothing but bread and butter and rare cooked fatty steaks. At this point something I do or don't do could lead or not lead to a disease. At what might prevent me from one, may make me prone for another. So I'm just going to live my life, using my own judgement, and not worry. Stupidity if left untreated is self-correcting If ya can't be good, look good, if that fails, make 'em laugh.
  12. It's alot harder to do illegal tunnel flying then illegal BASE. You either have to break into the tunnel when it's closed or turn a jet engine on its nose and try to stay above it. Stupidity if left untreated is self-correcting If ya can't be good, look good, if that fails, make 'em laugh.
  13. Bolas

    USPA Rocks!

    The changes would need to be made but both the DZ's and the booking service. Advertising it as an intro to skydiving would mean more time would have to be taken with the students. Too many times the first interaction the student has with their vidiot and instructor is when they are walking to the plane after switching out their rigs because they are on back to back loads. Then right after they land they are off to the next person. The "student" does not get much chance to ask questions or even really make a connection with their instructor. Stupidity if left untreated is self-correcting If ya can't be good, look good, if that fails, make 'em laugh.
  14. To think we were denied seeing this question most of the day. Stupidity if left untreated is self-correcting If ya can't be good, look good, if that fails, make 'em laugh.
  15. Bolas

    USPA Rocks!

    IMO another service that markets tandems as just an "extreme ride" is not what this sport needs. Even an "honest" "ride" booking service does little for the sport other than make more $$$ for DZO's. A service that centrally marketed tandems as an introduction to the sport and treated them as students I could see. Stupidity if left untreated is self-correcting If ya can't be good, look good, if that fails, make 'em laugh.
  16. We all know the ethical issues for why dropzones should not take Skyride, but as with any business is all about the bottom line. Perhaps if we can show it does not make economic sense, less places will accept them. Most of these arguments are geared towards dropzones that are not mostly "tandem factories." * Skyride does not create repeat customers -Skyride advertises itself as just that, a ride. A one time "extreme" ride. The customers may be upset at finding they paid more as well and not ever return. Tandems can be an introduction to this sport but it requires marketing them different and spending more time with the students. Students, not passengers. Not every student will continue or become an experienced jumper, but there is a lot of lost opportunity for additional instruction and gear sales. * Experienced skydiver lost business - There are more and more skydivers that may avoid DZ's that take Skyride. Not much money is made per slot from experienced jumpers, but we also do way more than one jump in a day. Experienced jumpers also spend money on the drop zones for things like food, water, beer, clothing, and gear. * Money "lost" per Skyride tandem discount - How much extra is truly made when you factor in Skyride's discount price they are paying. How many extra tandems have to be done to compensate the discount? * Non web based advertising - Skyride does have a large web presence, but most dropzones only draw from local or regional area. Advertising within the area around the neighboring cities may be more effective than getting internet hits. A web presence is needed, but maybe does not need to be relied on. From NWFlyer: *Experienced jumpers as a marketing channel. Most of us have brought at least a couple tandems out to the dropzone. I'd be much more likely to take a friend to a dropzone that didn't accept Skyride than send them to a DZ that did. I know there are more we're missing. Stupidity if left untreated is self-correcting If ya can't be good, look good, if that fails, make 'em laugh.
  17. Wind tunnel simulators. Stupidity if left untreated is self-correcting If ya can't be good, look good, if that fails, make 'em laugh.
  18. I'll cross this one off my list of MySpace pickup lines. Stupidity if left untreated is self-correcting If ya can't be good, look good, if that fails, make 'em laugh.
  19. We all know the ethical issues for why dropzones should not take Skyride, but as with any business is all about the bottom line. Perhaps if we can show it does not make economic sense, less places will accept them. Most of these arguments are geared towards dropzones that are not mostly "tandem factories." * Skyride does not create repeat customers -Skyride advertises itself as just that, a ride. A one time "extreme" ride. The customers may be upset at finding they paid more as well and not ever return. Tandems can be an introduction to this sport but it requires marketing them different and spending more time with the students. Students, not passengers. Not every student will continue or become an experienced jumper, but there is a lot of lost opportunity for additional instruction and gear sales. * Experienced skydiver lost business - There are more and more skydivers that may avoid DZ's that take Skyride. Not much money is made per slot from experienced jumpers, but we also do way more than one jump in a day. Experienced jumpers also spend money on the drop zones for things like food, water, beer, clothing, and gear. * Money "lost" per Skyride tandem discount - How much extra is truly made when you factor in Skyride's discount price they are paying. How many extra tandems have to be done to compensate the discount? * Non web based advertising - Skyride does have a large web presence, but most dropzones only draw from local or regional area. Advertising within the area around the neighboring cities may be more effective than getting internet hits. A web presence is needed, but maybe does not need to be relied on. I know there are more I'm missing.
  20. The FAA doesn't even care about GA, except when it comes to airport and fuel taxes and fees, so they can give the commercial carriers a discount. Why would they give 2 shits about us? The FAA mandate may be to promote aviation, but now all they care about is commercial carriers, except when it comes to paying for things for them. Stupidity if left untreated is self-correcting If ya can't be good, look good, if that fails, make 'em laugh.
  21. Bolas

    Pet Peeves

    I don't have any peeves. If I did I wouldn't want them as pets. Stupidity if left untreated is self-correcting If ya can't be good, look good, if that fails, make 'em laugh.
  22. Einstein did not say that Was it Ben Franklin? I saw the quote attributed to him as well. Stupidity if left untreated is self-correcting If ya can't be good, look good, if that fails, make 'em laugh.
  23. The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results. - Albert Einstein Stupidity if left untreated is self-correcting If ya can't be good, look good, if that fails, make 'em laugh.
  24. Alot of guys are scared of chicks with strap ons. I think he was not implying take pics of the one night stand chick but post the pics he had of the cowardly ex. Stupidity if left untreated is self-correcting If ya can't be good, look good, if that fails, make 'em laugh.
  25. Or was that KBone? Those are good, but I have to give Funks mad props to the levels he sunk to fish us all in. Talk about multiple misdirection. What was his sig? Skyride Supporter #1 PM to join Stupidity if left untreated is self-correcting If ya can't be good, look good, if that fails, make 'em laugh.