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  1. PrairieDoug
    A sore arse can be quite a serious problem. Please post pics so we can properly diagnose your condition.
  2. PrairieDoug
    I'll be a customer! Fortunately, I no longer have to contend with the acute fear that came close to driving me away from the sport in the beginning. However, anxiety periodically returns and I know it affects both my enjoyment of jumping and my performance.
  3. PrairieDoug
    I read your report with interest, as I had been planning to attend this camp until a work conflict got in the way. I'm glad it worked out so well despite the initial bad weather. I hope they don't wait too long to schedule another one. Dan B-C ran an Airspeed camp I attended and he is great at bringing out the best in every jumper.
  4. PrairieDoug
    Agreed.. if someone wants to build a jumpsuit b/c they enjoy sewing or want to improve their sewing skills, I say go for it. But if the motivation is to save a few $, I think the cost in terms of time and frustration will be much higher. My personal philosophy is "never do anything you don't want to if you can pay someone else to do it for you." I hire contractors for all home improvements/repairs, maids to clean, the neighbor to mow the lawn, chefs to cook (by eating out at restaurants). So you can see that I would never dream of making my own jumpsuit.
  5. PrairieDoug
    With all the great jumpsuit fabricators out there, why in the world would anybody want to make their own jumpsuit? That sounds like absolute insanity, especially for someone without a lot of sewing experience. I predict the effect of this effort on your mood will follow this sequence:
  6. PrairieDoug
    Running is the form of exercise that I find most satisfying, both physically and emotionally. There is such a feeling of freedom when you feel like you can run forever.
  7. PrairieDoug
    You say "freak" like it's a bad thing.
  8. PrairieDoug
    Thanks a lot to edwinsneller, crwmike, and NickB for your feedback -- I really appreciate it. I'm still feeling a little conflicted on whether or not to commit to this trip. The Keys are beautiful... but everything is so much more expensive at Christmas, and wearing full wetsuits is not the "tropical experience" I had in mind... but I'd still like to do some kind of holiday getaway.
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    I've been working with a travel agent to arrange a vacation around Christmas with my kids (age 16-22). She's recommending a trip to the Fla Keys, including stays in Isla Morada, Key Largo, and Key West. It sounds nice, but I'm wondering if the weather there that time of year will be an issue. We're really looking for a tropical-type experience. Is it warm enough in December to swim in the ocean and hang out on the beach without shivering? I'd really appreciate feedback on this from anyone who has lived on the Keys or visited during that time of year, If the Keys thing doesn't work out, I'll just save the money and go to the DZ.com holiday boogie instead! Thanks a lot, Doug
  10. PrairieDoug
    Been trudging the road of happy destiny with BW for 5,500+ days. It's a better way of life (for me).
  11. PrairieDoug
    'fraid not. My understanding is that the rule only applies to men. Women seem to be more constrained (by "society") on the "younger than" side. Don't feel bad, though -- you are free to push the limits on the "older than" side as far as you please.
  12. PrairieDoug
    I've never met her, but she seems to have an intriguing personality and a playful spirit.
  13. PrairieDoug
    My view is different. Intimacy is a fundamental part of the human experience, and it's a legit thing to expect from a partner. Plus, my experience has been that "not getting any" is just the tip of the iceberg... it reflects a disconnect at other levels.
  14. PrairieDoug
    The order of appearance by the heavy hitters was REM, PJ, DMB, and then Springsteen. All the performers then teamed up for a feel-good closing number. I told my son that the downside is that he's now been spoiled for future shows.
  15. PrairieDoug
    Last night I went with my son to the Vote for Change concert at the MCI center in DC. Even though I ordered tix online within 15 minutes after they went on sale, the only seats left were in the very top row of the arena. We were joking when we sat down that we should have brought oxygen masks. Then right after the 1st set started, a guy with the promotion group came up and offered us front row center seats. We felt like we had just won the lottery. The acts included: Bruce Springsteen, Dave Mathews, Pearl Jam, REM, Dixie Chicks with James Taylor, Jackson Browne, Bonnie Rait, Keb Mo, John Mellencamp, Baby Face, and a couple others. What a great memory. Life handed us a real gem. Michael Stipe is a hoot and Bruce totally rocked the house.
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    At the end of the movie, the medical Nazi's lobotomize Nicholson's character so that they can control him. This kills the spirit and personality that made him such a memorable guy. The indian dude suffocates him out of compassion because he knows that he wouldn't want to live like that. Cuckoo's Nest is one of my favorite movies of all time.
  17. PrairieDoug
    Why? Skydiving is about more than just having fun, but if you're not having fun the other benefits aren't worth it. This sport isn't for everyone. If it's not for you, find something else that totally energizes your spirit and go for it.
  18. PrairieDoug
    Speak for yourself. I found her question to be relevant to my own experience and a reasonable attempt to gain some perspective on a difficult and complex personal issue. Like she mentioned, you are free to ignore any posts that don't interest you.
  19. PrairieDoug

    PLF

    PrairieDoug replied to el_chester's topic in The Bonfire

    What he said... x 2
  20. PrairieDoug
    The USPA sponsors an AD&D plan that is quite competitive in terms of costs and benefits. Check it out. I heard about it through a USPA mailing to members.
  21. PrairieDoug
    I had a similar sense of speed on AFF jumps when I pulled and was able to watch my AFFI's tracking away while my canopy was deploying. They were like bullets being shot out of a rifle.
  22. PrairieDoug
    Very nicely done. If you add any more pics to it, I'd consider one of somebody under canopy.
  23. PrairieDoug
    I've wondered about this myself. One possible explanation that I came up with is that sometimes we think we should have accomplished X, Y or Z by a certain age, and if we haven't it bothers us.
  24. PrairieDoug
    This is EZ -- it would be Keith, so at least one of us knows what we're doing... plus he seems cool and is good looking...
  25. PrairieDoug

    2 time loser

    PrairieDoug replied to DaGimp's topic in The Bonfire

    There is no shame in falling down, just in failing to rise.