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I'm glad that someone found "the exception that proves the rule" "Where troubles melt like lemon drops, away above the chimney tops, that's where you'll find me" Dorothy

I wish you luck. After my break up with another skydiver this past summer, I looked at the options available to me for dating only skydivers. The chances aren't great considering the number of jumpers in my area, the fact that I'm a heterosexual male and my age, I'm 50. I've given up on dating another skydiver. Frankly, just dating a whuffo would be a change. In the past twenty odd years I've had 2 relationships and now I've leaned to be satisfied with being alone. I just don't know how to meet women anymore. "Where troubles melt like lemon drops, away above the chimney tops, that's where you'll find me" Dorothy

Anger Management When you occasionally have a really bad day, and you just need to take it out on someone, don't take it out on someone you know, take it out on someone you don't know. I was sitting at my desk when I remembered a phone call I'd forgotten to make. I found the number and dialed it. A man answered, saying "Hello." I politely said, "This is Chris. Could I please speak with Robyn Carter?" Suddenly a manic voice yelled out in my ear "Get the right ***ing number!" and the phone was slammed down on me. I couldn't believe that anyone could be so rude. When I tracked down Robyn's correct number to call her, I found that I had accidentally transposed the last two digits. After hanging up with her, I decided to call the 'wrong' number again. When the same guy answered the phone, I yelled "You're an asshole!" and hung up. I wrote his number down with the word 'asshole' next to it, and put it in my desk drawer. Every couple of weeks, when I was paying bills or had a really bad day, I'd call him up and yell, "You're an asshole!" It always cheered me up. When Caller ID was introduced, I thought my therapeutic 'asshole' calling would have to stop. So, I called his number and said, "Hi, this is John Smith from the telephone company. I'm calling to see if you're familiar with our Caller ID Program?" He yelled "NO!" and slammed down the phone. I quickly called him back and said, "That's because you're an asshole!" and hung up. One day I was at the store, getting ready to pull into a parking Spot. Some guy in a black BMW cut me off and pulled into the spot I had patiently waited for. I hit the horn and yelled that I'd been waiting for that spot, but the idiot ignored me. I noticed a "For Sale" sign in his back window, so I wrote down his number. A couple of days later, right after calling the first asshole (I had his number on speed dial,) I thought that I'd better call the BMW asshole, too. I said, "Is this the man with the black BMW for sale?" He said, "Yes, it is. I asked, "Can you tell me where I can see it?" He said, "Yes, I live at 34 Oaktree Blvd, in Fairfax. It's a yellow duplex, and the car's parked right out in front." I asked, "What's your name?" He said, "My name is Don Hansen," I asked, "When's a good time to catch you, Don?" He said, "I'm home every evening after five." I said, "Listen, Don, can I tell you something?" He said, "Yes?" I said, "Don, you're an asshole!" Then I hung up, and added his number to my speed dial, too. Now, when I had a problem, I had two assholes to call. Then I came up with an idea. I called asshole #1. He said, "Hello." I said, "You're an asshole!" (But I didn't hang up.) He asked, "Are you still there?" I said, "Yeah," He screamed, "Stop calling me," I said, "Make me," He asked, "Who are you?" I said, "My name is Don Hansen." He said, "Yeah? Where do you live?" I said, "Asshole, I live at 34 Oaktree Blvd, in Fairfax, a yellow duplex, I have a black Beamer parked in front." He said, "I'm coming over right now, Don. And you had better start saying your prayers." I said, "Yeah, like I'm really scared, asshole," and hung up. Then I called Asshole #2. He said, "Hello?" I said, "Hello, asshole," He yelled, "If I ever find out who you are..." I said, "You'll what?" He exclaimed, "I'll kick your ass," I answered, "Well, asshole, here's your chance. I'm coming over right now." Then I hung up and immediately called the police, saying that I lived at 34 Oaktree Blvd, in Fairfax, and that I was on my way over there to kill my gay lover. Then I called Channel 9 News about the gang war going down in Oaktree Blvd. in Fairfax. I quickly got into my car and headed over to Fairfax. I got there just in time to watch two assholes beating the crap out of each other in front of six cop cars, an overhead news helicopter and surrounded by a news crew. NOW I feel much better. Anger management really does work. "Where troubles melt like lemon drops, away above the chimney tops, that's where you'll find me" Dorothy

I suggest that the perceived difference between corrupt and non-corrupt politicians is actually the degree to which they are all corrupt. The ones that are perceived as being non-corrupt are only participating in corrupt activities that we have grown to accept as normal for politicians. By example, how many politicians have not exaggerated the faults of their opponents? Probably not many. Now what is exaggeration? At the most basic level it's lying. Another example... I think its common for people to simply accept that politicians make promises they know they cannot keep to get elected. Is this corruption? I suppose it depends on the definition you use. Certainly their morals are corrupt if they commonly lie and thinks it OK to deceive the electorate. "Where troubles melt like lemon drops, away above the chimney tops, that's where you'll find me" Dorothy

Sorry, I am not confusing anything. As I said I believe that there are many that approach the position altruistically but that they all become tainted with the stink. There is no difference between politician and corrupt-politician. "Where troubles melt like lemon drops, away above the chimney tops, that's where you'll find me" Dorothy

I voted no but to some degree it depends on the day and the issue at hand. In general politicians are a disease that we have to live with, a necessary evil if you will. I've told my son that if he becomes a politician that I would be ashamed of him and I will change my name. I think that many politicians may initially approach their jobs with altruistic goals, but I believe that they quickly become tainted with the stink of greed, corruption, and self-serving crap that is required to get and keep the job. "Where troubles melt like lemon drops, away above the chimney tops, that's where you'll find me" Dorothy

Gotta agree with many on here LP is my favorite event! "Where troubles melt like lemon drops, away above the chimney tops, that's where you'll find me" Dorothy

I need a job, what part of the USA are you in? Is there year round skydiving. No medical, but are there other BENEFITS for a good looking, older guy? "Where troubles melt like lemon drops, away above the chimney tops, that's where you'll find me" Dorothy

Thanks for the official rationale. We all know there's more to it. Well you're right actually... Your sister may not be good enough for either your father or you, but she's just fine by me! "Where troubles melt like lemon drops, away above the chimney tops, that's where you'll find me" Dorothy

Geography.. its keeps getting colder the farther you go north. See, even the simple things need explaining! "Where troubles melt like lemon drops, away above the chimney tops, that's where you'll find me" Dorothy

here's a source http://www.parachutemanuals.com/Other/ "Where troubles melt like lemon drops, away above the chimney tops, that's where you'll find me" Dorothy

No. Wannabes often research their subject matter fairly well. Actually we Canadians just consider our southern neighbours just a little "slower", something to do with breeding. We understand that in many states the phrase "If your sister isn't good enough for your father, she's not good enough for you either" is common. "Where troubles melt like lemon drops, away above the chimney tops, that's where you'll find me" Dorothy

OOPS! Its been over 30 years since I lived in Paris..... The memory fades... Thanks for setting me straight! "Where troubles melt like lemon drops, away above the chimney tops, that's where you'll find me" Dorothy

27 here's a source http://caselaw.lp.findlaw.com/data/constitution/amendments.html Don't you hate it when Canadians can answer this question? "Where troubles melt like lemon drops, away above the chimney tops, that's where you'll find me" Dorothy

I'll bet the lady that runs the "Order of the flying polar bears" site would love to be able to use that graphic, its great! She posts here as "joboulay" and her post to this thread is: http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/forum/gforum.cgi?post=2632350#2632350 Edit to add: You should be a member if you've made the jumps! "Where troubles melt like lemon drops, away above the chimney tops, that's where you'll find me" Dorothy

Well dig out the old log books, look up the jump and sign up. Its been a long time since anyone refered to me as a Cub! Now I'm Cub #75 and I have a certificate to prove it! "Where troubles melt like lemon drops, away above the chimney tops, that's where you'll find me" Dorothy

Follow the link on this post http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/forum/gforum.cgi?post=2632136#2632136 to download a manual. One of the links to save http://www.parachutemanuals.com/ "Where troubles melt like lemon drops, away above the chimney tops, that's where you'll find me" Dorothy

You don't have to do it again Jeanne, they accept old jumps no problem. The one I signed up with was from 1981 !!! "Where troubles melt like lemon drops, away above the chimney tops, that's where you'll find me" Dorothy

Bottom, Top, Right, Left. According to this. http://www.parachutemanuals.com/Containers/Altico/Dolphin%20Nov98.pdf "Where troubles melt like lemon drops, away above the chimney tops, that's where you'll find me" Dorothy

Actually its more the case that I used to have balls. They accept jumps from anytime to join the order and I made mine on February 15th, 1981 in Nipawan, Saskatchewan. Google map: http://tinyurl.com/2cxtjz Actually the weather wasn't that bad. It was cold on the ground but there was a temperature inversion so it was warmer at altitude. Of course it got colder as you descended under parachute. As I recall the cold layer hit at about 1,500 feet, It was my 200th jump and I went for a kiss pass with an attractive young lady... I think I was young then too! "Where troubles melt like lemon drops, away above the chimney tops, that's where you'll find me" Dorothy

I sorry you're upset but this is not news and the deadline was extended. Sorry if this sounds cold but unless this trip is a surprise you should have applied for passports when you first started thinking about this trip. "Where troubles melt like lemon drops, away above the chimney tops, that's where you'll find me" Dorothy

Hey I just got awarded "Cub #75" in the "Ordre des Ours Polaires Volants" http://oopv.n3.net/ Translated for the unilingual: http://tinyurl.com/yvpdy9 "Where troubles melt like lemon drops, away above the chimney tops, that's where you'll find me" Dorothy

I can relate to how you feel. I've been struggling with depression for over two years. Skydiving is the bright spot in my life, but its cold in Canada these days and there's no jumping in Alberta during the winter. I don't have much to offer you other than to say that if you can make it through today that there is always a chance that tomorrow will be better. Life seems pretty hopeless to me most of the time but this is the one hope that never changes. Tomorrow might be better. No matter how black today is and how bleak the future seems, tomorrow might be better. This, and how badly my son would be impacted if I left this earth before my time, keeps me here. "Where troubles melt like lemon drops, away above the chimney tops, that's where you'll find me" Dorothy

Have you seen this thread? http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/forum/gforum.cgi?post=2613194#2613194 "Where troubles melt like lemon drops, away above the chimney tops, that's where you'll find me" Dorothy

You can PM him on dz.com. His id is: masterrigger1 "Where troubles melt like lemon drops, away above the chimney tops, that's where you'll find me" Dorothy