Brian425

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  1. I don't think you are crazy. I think you are very generous. Thanks so much for what you are doing for us and for the world. You are part of history. You really are making the world a better place. B The only time you should look down on someone is when you are offering them your hand.
  2. Cool, I was there once and had a nice time. Hopefully I can get a few jumps in. The weather has been conspiring against me. Oh yeah, virgin rig?? Would that mean BEER?????
  3. Well, I am going to try to get a jump or two in at skydive Jersey shore tomorrow. Anyone going to be there? I figure 2 kind of relative work in one day. B The only time you should look down on someone is when you are offering them your hand.
  4. There are other lighters? I carry a zippo for everyday use. I also have a Dunhill that was a gift. The Zippo is my first choice. For me, the zippo is a plain brushed finish. Nothing fancy, pure function. I have a friend who collects Zippos. (Well he collects everything matchbox cars, GI Joe, etc) He has about 80 some very valuable and some "special" new ones that will never be lit. To each his own. B The only time you should look down on someone is when you are offering them your hand.
  5. So how is this any different than any other month? The only time you should look down on someone is when you are offering them your hand.
  6. I would keep it. It's just an object, it does not know if someone died or got hurt or did fine. No worries here. I had a tenant die my apartment up stairs. I had it rented 20 days later. Clean it, paint it and back to business. No way I was going to sell the house or leave the apartment empty. B The only time you should look down on someone is when you are offering them your hand.
  7. Keep at it. I live in NYC and we still have a good number of tandems in September. Also remember, you will have times of rapid weight loss and time where you hit a wall. Stick with it. You have heard it many times; but, it's true. You need to eat healthier and get exercise. The exercise needs to be on a regular basis. Find the hidden exercise that is out there. With the warm weather, taking your kid out for a walk or to the park is a great hidden exercise. You get to run around with your kid and have fun. Your kid gets quality time with dad, everyone wins. Ride a bicycle on short trips instead of taking the car, stairs not the escalator, etc, etc, etc. Keep your diet realistic. Have a treat once or twice a week. Just keep the treat reasonable. No 6 slices of pizza and 12 beers. And hate to say it; but, limit the alcohol. Tons of wasted calories. Also get an add for you tandem and put a few of them up at work, in the car and in the house. Remind yourself what the reward is. Good luck. And if you do lose the weight, try to keep some of the new healthy habits you learned. Even if you gain back some of the weight, you will feel better. The only time you should look down on someone is when you are offering them your hand.
  8. Sorry to say it, you guys do not know real Pizza. Those bread and cheese concotions they serve in Chicago are not pizza. It's a sad attempt at pizza by a city that never learned to make a crust. Try Grimaldi's in Brooklyn (19 Old Fulton St, Brooklyn, NY) or John's Pizza at 278 Bleeker St. If you want GREAT squares, go to L&B Spumoni Gardens 2725 - 86 Street Brooklyn. Don't waste your time outside of NY. It's just an imitation. Flattering; but, never truly satisfying. Sorry if the truth hurts. B The only time you should look down on someone is when you are offering them your hand.
  9. Maybe we should go look for him. The only time you should look down on someone is when you are offering them your hand.
  10. Wow, he came flying by. Glad it all worked out. That is one of my biggest fears as a low jump number guy. For now I am happy with a linked exit and just playing chase on 2 ways. The only time you should look down on someone is when you are offering them your hand.
  11. I think it is really pretty easy to explain. I ride motorcycles and skydive. Both groups have their similarities. Here in NYC, I know at least 1 pesron per year since 1988 who has died in a motorcycle accident. In 1996, it was my best friend. I am sure that as I spend more in skydiving, it will be similar. The old, you know XXXX, he jumper at DZ XXX, he had a black mirage with a Sabre2. He got hurt/killed last week. The risks are real and we know it and see it. When you take risks with people you tend to be very close with them. You know that there is a small chance you might not see them again. You tend to cherish and protect those people. Or I could be completely worng. Maybe we all just like to hang out and drink beer after jumping. B The only time you should look down on someone is when you are offering them your hand.
  12. With everything that happened this weekend, my heart goes out to Gus' family. I also think we should take a moment to think about Bill and all the other jump pilots. They have an incredibly imprtant and often over looked job in skydiving. Too often we only think of them when we get a bad spot or something tragic happens. I do not know Bill; but, we should all send him some Vibes. I'm sure he is having a difficult time. Keep all the jump pilots in your hearts. They work hard to keep us safe and too often, no one notices. Thanks guys. B The only time you should look down on someone is when you are offering them your hand.
  13. You made me go and look it up. Rosa always has lovely pictures. She's a pretty lady who understands what is sexy. (not dirty or pornographic) The only time you should look down on someone is when you are offering them your hand.
  14. I had a guy last weekend on an 883 tell me "get a real bike." I laughed and told him ehwn he stopped riding his sister's bike, I'll get a real bike. As far as Hells Angels and other clubs, there are some good people and some bad people. I still believe that you judge the person and not the group. The only time you should look down on someone is when you are offering them your hand.
  15. Brian425

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    I still think he should have chosen the name George Ringo. The only time you should look down on someone is when you are offering them your hand.
  16. A little different. If you are going to wear someone's colors somewhere. You should know what they mean and what the consequences are. This guy did not. This is essentially a uniform. The only time you should look down on someone is when you are offering them your hand.
  17. http://1010wins.com/topstories/local_story_109073749.html Wow!!! But my question is. If he does not ride, why was he wearing the shirt? What would he have done if he ran into the REAL Hells Angels? I guess it's a case of a posing bad MOFO running into 2 real and crazy MOFOs. Oh well. Crazy world. The only time you should look down on someone is when you are offering them your hand.
  18. Went for the blod test and CT scan today. Now 2 days of waiting. Hopefully, I will have good news by Wed/Thurs.
  19. Check your state's laws. You may still be covered if you started skydiving AFTER you got your policy. Do not talk to your insurance agent. They will tell you no. The only time you should look down on someone is when you are offering them your hand.
  20. Well, I've been having a pain in my head the last week. Not a headache, a steady dull pain. My dad, and sister have both had strokes so my Dr. is taking it very cautious. So off for a week of tests. I'm a little nervous; but, I know that 99.99% of the time it will be nothing. So wish me luck. Hopefully next week, this will be old new and I'll be back in the air. The only time you should look down on someone is when you are offering them your hand.
  21. Tom, I am really curious to see the Ranch. I could not find White Plains radar. Could you PM it to me. Thanks, Brian The only time you should look down on someone is when you are offering them your hand.
  22. Try www.criminalcheck.com Works great. The only time you should look down on someone is when you are offering them your hand.
  23. I can ride a horse and I used to motorcross for about 5 years. I figure that the idea of balance will be similar to motorcross and horse back riding. I realize that it is not a joke. And I need to be careful doing it. But the fact is I want to try it. So I just might click on the clicky above and give it a shot. What's the worst that can happen???? The only time you should look down on someone is when you are offering them your hand.
  24. Is that Harrisburg Pa??? I can easily get there. Skydive Friday Bull rides Saturday? I know there is a real possibility of getting hurt. It's just something I want to do. The only time you should look down on someone is when you are offering them your hand.
  25. I really want to try it. I figure the soreness will be up there with the first day motorcrossing in the spring. A car crash. etc. The soreness will pass. I may never do this if I don't do it soon. This age thing is a serious thing. It is relentless. I'll fight it till the end; but, I think I can only hold it at bay so long. The only time you should look down on someone is when you are offering them your hand.