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I admit my signature is unreadable, but given that my rigger number and seal are legible, it would be pretty easy to find me if needed. Whatever was done is also legible. It takes freaking forever to fill out the card because I have to concentrate so hard to write neatly. Do or do not, there is no try -Yoda

I think there's a big difference between someone who cheated one time and beats themself up for what they did to the people around them and the serial cheater who obviously feels no remorse. Two different things entirely. I'm sorry you had to deal with someone as manipulative as that. Do or do not, there is no try -Yoda

I won't use one either, mostly because I'm too cheap to buy one, but your reason sounds good too

It's absolutely easier to believe I'll never put anyone else (or myself) through cheating again, but I still find myself wondering if my husband would ever cheat on me. Even though intellectually, I know he wouldn't. It's a control thing... I can control my own choices and actions... I can't control what other people may chose to do to me. I've always had trust issues though, even before being cheated on. I am sorry for what you've been through and wish that there was something I could say that would make things better for you. My husband says it best, I think... he reminds me often that he's "not other guys". When you are in a relationship, try to keep in the back of your head that your SO is "not other women." It helps. Not a lot, but it does help. Jen Do or do not, there is no try -Yoda

I've been cheated on too. It was easier to deal with that pain... it was his fault, it's over, I healed and moved on. As the cheatee you have friends there to lean on for support too. However, as the cheater, you can't ever get away from yourself, you have no one else to blame but yourself, there is no healing from it. You have no friends when you cheat... far the opposite.... other people throw stones at you, you beat yourself up, it never ends. Do or do not, there is no try -Yoda

Shhhhhhh, don't let the Sunpath people know my tricks!!!!!!!!!!

Wooohooo!!! KYLE LIVES!!! Do or do not, there is no try -Yoda

Very true. Do or do not, there is no try -Yoda

Feeling like maggot puke...good analogy. And very very true I'm glad I'm not alone with this, but at the same time wish that no one else had to deal with the stones that other people can throw. I'm not proud of my mistakes, but I'm willing to learn from them. I am willing to write about them because I hope even one person will avoid making the same ones. Do or do not, there is no try -Yoda

Nope, the day the guy screwed the woman, he accepted 50% of the financial responsibility from any offspring that would result from the action. Both parties decide prior to having sex that they accept 50% of the financial responsibility of any child that results from it. Should they not want that responsibility, they can use birth control or not have sex, whichever. The woman has 100% of the responsibility for prenatal care for the unborn child, since it's in her uterus. If the guy can figure out a way to assume 50% of the prenatal work, then sure, he can have 50% of the say. Ideally, people can act like responsibile adults and come to a decision together, just like they decided to have sex with insufficient birth control means together. If you don't want a kid, get snipped. If you want to have sex, you take the good with the bad. Do or do not, there is no try -Yoda

Once the child is born, neither parent can "terminate" involvment in the way that you describe. If the guy doesn't want a kid, he should be getting a vasectomy, use a condom, whatever it takes to make his personal decision to not give life. The guy chose to take his chances with a one night stand and it bit him in the ass. I don't see why he shouldn't live with the consequences of the decision that he made. Do or do not, there is no try -Yoda

I will absolutely take lots of cabana pictures for you

Did you read the whole article... the guy was far more than sperm donor. He was at the birth of one kid, had given over $13,000 in gifts, cash, etc toward raising the kids, he acted as step parent. The guy is dead anyway, so I doubt it much matters to him at this point Do or do not, there is no try -Yoda

I can't make it this year... I'm a packer at Chambersburg (and damn, you DMV people are GOOD to packers!!!!!!), but this is my last year as packer, so will finally be free to travel more!! (My husband and I are the only two regular packers at the DZ). So will definitely visit. Do or do not, there is no try -Yoda

My husband is the second owner of his rig, the container is 5-6 years old. The hardware slipped. We called Sunpath. They replaced the hardware at no charge. My next container will be a javelin

I'm with Guppie. I was with a guy for 10 years (married 4 of those years, dating the previous 6) and basically cheated (we were separated at the time, but not talking divorce yet). I'd never do it again and it makes me want to throw up I'm so sick at myself for having done that. If you asked me at the happiest time of my previous marriage if I would have cheated... of course I'd say no. And then I did it. But now I have the experience of knowing what it did to me, to my ex, and to the person that I cheated with and there is no chance I would ever do it again, no matter how bad the marriage is... bad marriage would end first, and then move on, not move on while still married. This happened 5 years ago, and I still haven't even come close to forgiving myself... chances are I neve will. Some people play with fire once and learn it's stupid and never do it again. Other's don't learn. Assess each person and situation as the individual that they are, don't make mass generalizations. Do or do not, there is no try -Yoda

I've never been to Delmarva, but based on everyone that came to Chambersburg from there last week, it's a DZ I'd love to visit.... Everyone was so nice, a lot of fun. I'm sorry that the DZ has issues right now, but glad I got to meet so many from there! Do or do not, there is no try -Yoda

That's sounds like a great way to remember your uncle! Very impressive that it's been going on for so long, too. I can definitely understand not being sick for it (watch you get the flu that weekend for real now that I've said that, eh? ) We'll have to dedicate a pudding wrestling match to you

I'm a steak girl, but lice is kinda like a litte rice krispie to brighten up your day Do or do not, there is no try -Yoda

Protein is good for you! Do or do not, there is no try -Yoda

Can't you plan on getting sick that weekend??? Do or do not, there is no try -Yoda

It's just a hair, big deal. I don't understand why people get so grossed out by it. Do or do not, there is no try -Yoda

So imagine the handwriting that those of us who are both riggers and doctors have!! It's twice as bad! Do or do not, there is no try -Yoda

I have both bought and sold rigs through here. Both times, the other party and I gave good references for each other, people we both knew or knew of and respected (Beezy Shaw, Dave Dewolf, for example). Even though both transactions were out of country, both went very smoothly. I bought a rig from Canada and sold one to Brazil. I sent the money prior to having the rig, and had the money prior to shipping the rig out but was comfortable due to the background checks that were done. There's little reason to get scammed as long as you cover bases and ask some good smart questions, use an intermediate rigger or DZ, and check references. There are plenty of scammers here and on ebay... I've run into them, but didn't ever send gear or money to them. Jen Do or do not, there is no try -Yoda

Oh, I like that. Both dog and tattoo. As soon as mine is finished (probably next week), I'll post pics. Do or do not, there is no try -Yoda