McDuck

Hello, and welcome to your new lifestyle. If it grabs you, as it does most of us, it grabs you good and doesn't let go. Just be sure not to sell anything you need, lungs, liver, significant other, to finance your new life. On second thought, if your S.O. isn't into skydiving and wants you to quit, feel free to put them up on the auction block. Glad to have you here, and I hope to see you around the forums.

As the Mama said, welcome to the forums. Glad to have you aboard! Oh, and when you look up from your computer screen and notice your girlfriend gone, your house crumbling around your ears and hair growing out of your nose that reaches to your knees, you'll know you spend WAY too much time here. Other than that, you're safe. Kevin - Sonic Beef #5 - OrFun #28 "I never take myself too seriously, 'cuz everybody know fat birds don't fly." - FLC Online communities: proof that people never mature much past high school.

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"Listen well to your instructors." Edited to add: And READ YOUR SIM. Kevin - Sonic Beef #5 - OrFun #28 "I never take myself too seriously, 'cuz everybody know fat birds don't fly." - FLC Online communities: proof that people never mature much past high school.

It's a surfer thing...it washes away and nobody is the wiser...unless they do it as they are walking OUT of the ocean. Kevin - Sonic Beef #5 - OrFun #28 "I never take myself too seriously, 'cuz everybody know fat birds don't fly." - FLC Online communities: proof that people never mature much past high school.

SO, was Ivan close on his version? Were you trying hard to hold it in until the door opened, or were you praying for anonymity? Kevin - Sonic Beef #5 - OrFun #28 "I never take myself too seriously, 'cuz everybody know fat birds don't fly." - FLC Online communities: proof that people never mature much past high school.

Feeling you on that one, even though I'm not alone. When I first packed up my life and moved to the east coast to be closer to my father and associated family, I was alone. To add to that craptacular feeling, I had to be an usher at my brother's wedding and see all the friggin' happy couples ooohing and ahhhhhing over the newlyweds. Nothing like rubbing our noses in it, eh? Kevin - Sonic Beef #5 - OrFun #28 "I never take myself too seriously, 'cuz everybody know fat birds don't fly." - FLC Online communities: proof that people never mature much past high school.

Yeah, I'm here...and loathing every minute of it. I'm thinking of coming down with some strange malady suddenly, allowing me to leave halfway through my shift. Working into the late evening licks sweaty satchel...especially when your sweetheart works day shift and is usually asleep by the time you get home. Did I mention how much I LOATHE this place? Edited to add: My workplace, that is. Kevin - Sonic Beef #5 - OrFun #28 "I never take myself too seriously, 'cuz everybody know fat birds don't fly." - FLC Online communities: proof that people never mature much past high school.

We have friends that live in Belgium, but I have yet to have the pleasure of visiting. Perhaps some pics posted, once you return, of your time there would not be totally uncalled for. Kevin - Sonic Beef #5 - OrFun #28 "I never take myself too seriously, 'cuz everybody know fat birds don't fly." - FLC Online communities: proof that people never mature much past high school.

Great pics! Thanks for sharing. One day, I'll have worked enough on all the other aspects of skydiving that need my immediate attention that I can devote time to learning to fly a wingsuit. Until then, I can only dream. Kevin - Sonic Beef #5 - OrFun #28 "I never take myself too seriously, 'cuz everybody know fat birds don't fly." - FLC Online communities: proof that people never mature much past high school.

Ah, another follower of "the way", yes? I'm fascinated by the Tao Te Ching, and I have several versions. I also have "The Tao of Pooh" by Benjamin Hoff, which helps the unintiated gain a better understanding of what the Tao Te Ching is all about. Kevin - Sonic Beef #5 - OrFun #28 "I never take myself too seriously, 'cuz everybody know fat birds don't fly." - FLC Online communities: proof that people never mature much past high school.

In the finest ghetto lingo. Kevin - Sonic Beef #5 - OrFun #28 "I never take myself too seriously, 'cuz everybody know fat birds don't fly." - FLC Online communities: proof that people never mature much past high school.

As others have mentioned, one of the best ways to accomplish this is to drain their tank water into at least one bucket, where you will place the fish until after the move. They'll be okay in there for a while, but they can last there nearly indefinitely if you just take the aerator and stick the tube from it into the water so they have an air source. Typically, you don't want to completely replace all of their water, because the fish will lose their protective slime coat, and they will be totally stressed out, leading to the possibility of watching them do the upside-down swim. Drain about half of the water into buckets that will be used to put the water BACK into the tank after the move. Put the water you saved back into the tank first, then hook your hose to a faucet in the house and don't put the hose in the tank until the water is exactly the right temperature. I had African cichlids, and they typically needed warmer water, like about 80 degrees farenheit. Add the fish with their bucket of tank water last. This always worked for me and I never lost a fish. Kevin - Sonic Beef #5 - OrFun #28 "I never take myself too seriously, 'cuz everybody know fat birds don't fly." - FLC Online communities: proof that people never mature much past high school.

I don't know man...I think Xiao Xiao has my vote. Filled with clicky goodness. Kevin - Sonic Beef #5 - OrFun #28 "I never take myself too seriously, 'cuz everybody know fat birds don't fly." - FLC Online communities: proof that people never mature much past high school.

I'd comment on how ridiculously stupid that was of her, but I've done some ridiculously stupid things in my own time. Some things that really should have put me six feet under, but didn't...like cracking my skull while trying to play Harry Houdini. Kevin - Sonic Beef #5 - OrFun #28 "I never take myself too seriously, 'cuz everybody know fat birds don't fly." - FLC Online communities: proof that people never mature much past high school.

Tell us how you really feel... I didn't want to, you know, REALLY lambast him or anything. Kevin - Sonic Beef #5 - OrFun #28 "I never take myself too seriously, 'cuz everybody know fat birds don't fly." - FLC Online communities: proof that people never mature much past high school.

No, but I have to work on New Year's day. Bastard, money-grubbing, slack jawed cro-magnon I work for is only interested in lining his own pockets with gold. Kevin - Sonic Beef #5 - OrFun #28 "I never take myself too seriously, 'cuz everybody know fat birds don't fly." - FLC Online communities: proof that people never mature much past high school.

Okay, so where are you now? You missed a GREAT birthday party...then again, knowing you, you weren't missing a thing. Having a blast everywhere you go doesn't seem terribly difficult for you. Kevin - Sonic Beef #5 - OrFun #28 "I never take myself too seriously, 'cuz everybody know fat birds don't fly." - FLC Online communities: proof that people never mature much past high school.

Howdy and welcome! Glad to have you here with us. I'm like you, I just read in the actual skydiving forums, because I need to gain more experience before I provide input. The thing is, we're all learning in this sport, each and every day. So don't be afraid to mention something you believe needs to be said. Better safe than stupid, in this lifestyle. Thank you for sharing your AFF experiences with us. Hope to see more of you here soon.

Welcome to your new life. I'm from Riverside originally, and I can't wait to get back home for a visit so I can jump Perris. If everything I hear is true, then it will only enhance that warm feeling I get every time I visit home. Again, welcome and thanks for sharing your first jump with us. Kevin - Sonic Beef #5 - OrFun #28 "I never take myself too seriously, 'cuz everybody know fat birds don't fly." - FLC Online communities: proof that people never mature much past high school.

Sappy holidays to you too. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving. Kevin - Sonic Beef #5 - OrFun #28 "I never take myself too seriously, 'cuz everybody know fat birds don't fly." - FLC Online communities: proof that people never mature much past high school.

Dude, you're pretty uptight...must be the cold blood. Kevin - Sonic Beef #5 - OrFun #28 "I never take myself too seriously, 'cuz everybody know fat birds don't fly." - FLC Online communities: proof that people never mature much past high school.

6 - 6 and I won...little freak. It appears that he will repeat your actions after the first time. So, if you don't spin, he won't spin. At least, that's what he did with ME. Kevin - Sonic Beef #5 - OrFun #28 "I never take myself too seriously, 'cuz everybody know fat birds don't fly." - FLC Online communities: proof that people never mature much past high school.

YUCK! Duck would taste horrible on those nasty muffins. I'm better with chocol;ate. Kevin - Sonic Beef #5 - OrFun #28 "I never take myself too seriously, 'cuz everybody know fat birds don't fly." - FLC Online communities: proof that people never mature much past high school.

Irish, by lineage. And I'm nothing without an ocean on hand. Rivers and lakes will only do for so long. Batbex...I'm short on gray matter today. Flying rodent with hidden talents, as in Bat-b-extra? Kevin - Sonic Beef #5 - OrFun #28 "I never take myself too seriously, 'cuz everybody know fat birds don't fly." - FLC Online communities: proof that people never mature much past high school.