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Yep. You're right. I was just working the whole "alliteration" deal. Shame on 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.

I suppose that makes sense. I was merely passing on the knowledge that has been given to me by those with kind hearts and high jump numbers. 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 a skydiver, YES? (psssst! The answer here is "yes") Wear away, my friend. Edited to add: I'm a baby in this sport too, regardless of the number of jumps I have (really low). 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 I said previously, each situation and couple will be different, so no true rules can apply. Especially not when dealing with something as volatile as human nature. 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 the only way to help stave off mind-numbing-work comas and bouts of nasty thoughts on how to devise a way to disintegrate nasty customers over phone lines. 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.

Around here (not sure about anywhere else) the same can be said of Taco Hell...uh BELL. 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.

Totally did the right thing. I have been trying to find a closing pin necklace I really like as a gift for my girlfriend (and one for me too), and if I saw non-skydivers wearing them, it would completely eliminate the meaning and special connection a gift like that would have for 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.

I thought it had something to do with amphibians on amphetamines. 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.

You say that like it's a BAD thing...and by BAD, I mean like "Michael Jackson nose-job" bad. 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.

With or without the spiked heels? 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.

Oh, most definitely do not purchase or rent a movie called "Whacked!" It's pure tripe, utterly without entertainment value...even if it does feature me as a mafia thug for a short while. 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.

Each person and each situation will be different. There really are no absolutes. I've seen couples at our DZ where one jumps and the other doesn't, and some where both jump. I've seen some with spouses or SOs that never come to the DZ, but it doesn't stop them from jumping. I suppose if there is a bottom line to this, it would be find someone that you enjoy spending time with and let them know about your skydiving. Invite them out, if they aren't already a skydiver, and if they stick around, then you know you've got a good start. Once they become a skydiver and they are still with you, you've reached nirvana. 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! As your skydiving family, we all love you, but that was TMI!! Impacted bowels, colonoscopy stuff and kidney related info should be limited to requests for {{{{VIBES}}}}. I'm going to go heave up the rice I had for lunch now. 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.

Get a big car-washing sponge and package it as birth control. 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.

You could always get the Chia pet that looks like George Bush Sr.'s wife, spread eagle. It's called "Barbara's Bush". I nearly lost my lungs from laughter when I saw THAT one in a store. 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.

Happy holidays to you too, friend! Hope you feel better soon, although if it dampens this good mood of yours it might be better if you stay sick for a little while. Hope you have a great rest of the year and an even more awesome next year. You know, 'cause we all deserve a better year, even if this year wasn't so bad. 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.

Whoo-HOO! Can you SEE me workin' the Badger dance? 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.

Get the cheese ready, 'cause I'm breakin' out the WHINE! It's no fair that I don't get to become a badger (or snake ) simply because I can't afford to make to Eloy for the boogie. Notfairnotfairnotfairnotfairnotfairnotfair! 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, and there's something else I want to know: if we get vegetable oil from vegetables, olive oil from olives and peanut oil from peanuts, where do we get baby oil from? 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.

The only detractor for doing it that way is that when you piece a system together, sometimes the people building it won't support it for free once it leaves their office...or at least not long after. A guy I work with, totally computer savvy, did his that way and he's yet to see one day where he wasn't having problems. He's sent almost every piece of his computer back due to problems. My Dell? Not seen trouble ONE for two years. Edited to add: But if it DID need support, it's free for the first couple of years and they help you long after that. They're good that way. 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.

Agreed. HP = proprietary, craptacular P.O.S. I've hated HP computers since the first time I ever had the displeasure of touching one as a favor for a neighbor. Never did that neighbor another favor for the rest of the time we lived near each other. 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.

Right ON! Congratulations! See? The vibes never fail. Edited to actually provide {{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{VIBES}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}} 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've got my crack! Spent some time in hell. What should I do? Help me pick my rig. 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.

Just out of curiousity, how many other dropzones are doing this? Our DZ decided, being that we're in military-mania-land, that they would hold a huge Thanksgiving Day dine and jump for everyone who either has family they can't be with, has no family in this area or simply can't stand the people they are expected to spend Thanksgiving with (I added that last part myself, in a lame attempt to be funny). All they ask is that you show up. They've mentioned that you might want to bring a side dish to help feed the many faces that will be there, but they don't EXPECT anyone to. I think it's a grand idea, and if I can politely break away from my father's plans long enough to say hello, then Cora and I will be dropping by to spend a moment or two with all of our friends at our second home. Anyone in the vicinity of Parkton NC who would like to come, you are more than welcome. PM me if you need directions to our DZ, The Skydiving Place. 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.

Right on! Keep at it. Your finances may dwindle, but your spirit will soar like never before! Congratulations on your level 3 jump. Let us know when you graduate AFF...so we can ask what kind of BEER you plan on buying. 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.