Nataly

Hey, I forgot to say: CONGRATULATIONS for surviving your ordeal!!! Presumably, no one got killed.. Well done!!

Fixed it for ya!! "There is no problem so bad you can't make it worse." - Chris Hadfield « Sors le martinet et flagelle toi indigne contrôleuse de gestion. » - my boss

So many of these things annoy me... But then I suppose that's because English isn't my native tongue, and I really want to "get it right." (Or maybe I'm just anal-retentive and feel an unnaturally strong urge to see the world through the eyes of a perfectionist...) In principle, I don't mind the basic errors, so long as the person manages to communicate their message across. Where I get really annoyed is when the jumble of words don't follow any kind of logical thought process.. When I just don't fucking *understand* what the person means. My *biggest* pet peeve is when someone is so keen to look "intelligent" that he or she uses a bunch of fancy words (often incorrectly) to express the most basic thoughts. For fuck's sake.. Big words do not mean you're clever!! Fiew!! *That* was good to get off my chest!!! "There is no problem so bad you can't make it worse." - Chris Hadfield « Sors le martinet et flagelle toi indigne contrôleuse de gestion. » - my boss

It's unfortunate that you got injured so early in the sport.. You were probably just at the stage where you didn't fully appreciate the dangers, when WHAM you learned the hard way.. If we were to be really honest, very few of us would admit to being safe 100% of the time (especially in the early days).. But look.. It's all a bit too early for you to really decide whether it's "over" or not. Just concentrate on getting better, and see from there. If you're going to do these kinds of sports, make sure you're covered in terms of insurance.. As you've found out, it's a massive pain to overlook this point. Hope you get well soon.. Try not to overthink everything - it's early days. "There is no problem so bad you can't make it worse." - Chris Hadfield « Sors le martinet et flagelle toi indigne contrôleuse de gestion. » - my boss

Lack of imagination?? If I didn't work for someone else, I'd have to figure out something else to do that makes me money (that doesn't involve some form of nudity).. "There is no problem so bad you can't make it worse." - Chris Hadfield « Sors le martinet et flagelle toi indigne contrôleuse de gestion. » - my boss

But having sex with someone is a good way to get to know them. It's a great icebreaker!

It made me write him a PM "There is no problem so bad you can't make it worse." - Chris Hadfield « Sors le martinet et flagelle toi indigne contrôleuse de gestion. » - my boss

Have to agree - having sex is much more fun than watching sex.. I usually watch tons of porn when I'm lonely since I don't fancy sex with someone I don't know/care about.. *sigh*.. I do miss being in a relationship.. "There is no problem so bad you can't make it worse." - Chris Hadfield « Sors le martinet et flagelle toi indigne contrôleuse de gestion. » - my boss

Hey congrats man!! Just remember that the new verdict of the courts re assisted suicide goes *both ways*, so it's not just an easy way to get rid of the misses!! "There is no problem so bad you can't make it worse." - Chris Hadfield « Sors le martinet et flagelle toi indigne contrôleuse de gestion. » - my boss

Wonderful. Life happens in stages. At another stage of your life, you'll be thinking, "Everyone's getting divorced!" Yep.. First it was "everyone's in a serious relationship except me.." Then it was "everyone but me is getting married.." Followed by the "all my friends are having babies and I'm not.." And finally it's getting to the stage where "I'm the only one not (getting) divorced.." Doesn't fill me with lots of hope and optimism for myself.. "There is no problem so bad you can't make it worse." - Chris Hadfield « Sors le martinet et flagelle toi indigne contrôleuse de gestion. » - my boss

Hey - glad she's all fixed up

Ah ha ha!! I knew just from the title this had to be you - no septic tank would use "poorly"!! Hope she recovers soon. "There is no problem so bad you can't make it worse." - Chris Hadfield « Sors le martinet et flagelle toi indigne contrôleuse de gestion. » - my boss

He looks like he's having a *great* time.. She seems decidedly unimpressed!! yeah - I get that alot . . . but her ass was LOOSE! Ah ha ha!!! Well, depends on how you take it.. Either she's loose or you're teeny!! Either way it doesn't seem like a great fit "There is no problem so bad you can't make it worse." - Chris Hadfield « Sors le martinet et flagelle toi indigne contrôleuse de gestion. » - my boss

He looks like he's having a *great* time.. She seems decidedly unimpressed!! "There is no problem so bad you can't make it worse." - Chris Hadfield « Sors le martinet et flagelle toi indigne contrôleuse de gestion. » - my boss

So, what's the real story? A little too much party, at the dropzone? The real story?? Sorry dude, it was not "party"-induced. When I got back to Canada a couple of days later I started going through a series of tests to find the problem & they couldn't figure it out either. The only thing I ever thought made sense is heat exhaustion (heat stroke also a possibility, but seems a bit extreme, given I obviously didn't die). Edit: I have to agree with TK.. Although lots of Canadians complain about healthcare, I don't think anyone wants to move to a private system. "There is no problem so bad you can't make it worse." - Chris Hadfield « Sors le martinet et flagelle toi indigne contrôleuse de gestion. » - my boss

OMG, I *love* this song - thanks for the clicky

So, Who wants to send a link of this thread to the USPA? They might learn something! Yeah.. But to be honest, I think Quade had it spot on.. We're not really the target audience for the "winning" video.. Still don't like the song! "There is no problem so bad you can't make it worse." - Chris Hadfield « Sors le martinet et flagelle toi indigne contrôleuse de gestion. » - my boss

http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/forum/gforum.cgi?post=3582293 OMG! Someone creates something and lets you use it for free, lets all bitch about it I'm not bitching about it, or about the fact that it's pretty clearly an effort to promote himself. I'm not objecting to a free song, nor am I objecting to USPA's obvious attempt to shed (positive) light on the sport.. I'm just objecting to how bad the song is!! Anyway, maybe I'm wrong.. Maybe it *will* become the world-wide anthem for all us skydivers out there "There is no problem so bad you can't make it worse." - Chris Hadfield « Sors le martinet et flagelle toi indigne contrôleuse de gestion. » - my boss

Sounds anything that actually represents this sport would be disqualified. Ah ha ha!!! Well, basically, I think the song is totally wrong for a skydiving video - so technically, to make it work *would* be quite a challenge!!! Dunno.. If they had picked a good song, it would be an interesting proposition, but I just can't imagine listening to that track more than once without going completely mad! Edit - obviously, there is NO WAY that I could produce anything better.. Which is why I don't waste my time making my own music (being a musician myself as well)!! "There is no problem so bad you can't make it worse." - Chris Hadfield « Sors le martinet et flagelle toi indigne contrôleuse de gestion. » - my boss

You've actually been in this situation, and that's what happened? Or are you just casting stereotypes based on what you think would happen, or what you heard would happen? I went to the ER when I was in the States. I had passed out and my friend was very concerned and took me to the hospital. They took a urine sample to see if I had diabetes and sent me on my way. The cost of seeing a nurse for 10 minutes and my urine sample?? Over $2,000. I rest my case. Some how I doubt his is the whole story. Yes, it is expensive. Much of the higher costs are run up by those who dont or cant pay. Yet they still recieve medical attention in an emergency. More cost is added by our wonder lawyers and their greed and finally, the states mandating coverage of boob jobs, sex change operations, face lift ect ect ect. Tort reform and allowing the insurace companies to build the plans without state mandates and allowing those plans to cross states borders would make a huge dent in the costs seen today. And the gov would not have to colltect more taxes to get it done. I challenged it, and asked for an itemised bill. They had put an amazing array of items on there.. A whole box of kleenex, a whole box of q-tips, et cetera, et cetera. I managed to *significantly* reduce the bill, but I still thought it was pretty outrageous. Now this part of the story is easy to believe. You did good challenging the bill and asking for itemized bill. How much is "significant"? I can't remember exactly, but it was less than a thousand in the end. Still thought it was extortionate.. I still remember getting that list that went on for two pages and thinking WHAT THE FUCK?? I was pretty pissed off. It took a long time to sort out too, and I can't remember if it was because they wouldn't accept credit card payment over the phone or what. It was in 2003 or 2004. That was the LAST TIME I *ever* travelled without travel insurance that covers me for *everything*. Just not worth it. "There is no problem so bad you can't make it worse." - Chris Hadfield « Sors le martinet et flagelle toi indigne contrôleuse de gestion. » - my boss

You were unconscious? If you were unconscious, how did they get a urine sample? You didn't receive any other care, or examination, between the time your unconscious body was carried into the ER and the time you left? Just a urine sample? We waited for a long time before seeing the nurse, so yes, whilst waiting I was conscious, but not when I was initially taken in. Perhaps it wasn't a case for the ER, but long story short, if you had been there you would have been pretty scared too. Edit - no, no other care was given. I was asked to lie down for a long time, asked for a urine sample, and sent on my way. The nurse examined me (pulse, heart-rate, etc.), but that's it. "There is no problem so bad you can't make it worse." - Chris Hadfield « Sors le martinet et flagelle toi indigne contrôleuse de gestion. » - my boss

You've actually been in this situation, and that's what happened? Or are you just casting stereotypes based on what you think would happen, or what you heard would happen? I went to the ER when I was in the States. I had passed out and my friend was very concerned and took me to the hospital. They took a urine sample to see if I had diabetes and sent me on my way. The cost of seeing a nurse for 10 minutes and my urine sample?? Over $2,000. I rest my case. Some how I doubt his is the whole story. Yes, it is expensive. Much of the higher costs are run up by those who dont or cant pay. Yet they still recieve medical attention in an emergency. More cost is added by our wonder lawyers and their greed and finally, the states mandating coverage of boob jobs, sex change operations, face lift ect ect ect. Tort reform and allowing the insurace companies to build the plans without state mandates and allowing those plans to cross states borders would make a huge dent in the costs seen today. And the gov would not have to colltect more taxes to get it done. I challenged it, and asked for an itemised bill. They had put an amazing array of items on there.. A whole box of kleenex, a whole box of q-tips, et cetera, et cetera. I managed to *significantly* reduce the bill, but I still thought it was pretty outrageous. "There is no problem so bad you can't make it worse." - Chris Hadfield « Sors le martinet et flagelle toi indigne contrôleuse de gestion. » - my boss

My friend carried me to the ER. Literally carried me in - he could barely find a pulse and thought it was pretty serious. "There is no problem so bad you can't make it worse." - Chris Hadfield « Sors le martinet et flagelle toi indigne contrôleuse de gestion. » - my boss

You've actually been in this situation, and that's what happened? Or are you just casting stereotypes based on what you think would happen, or what you heard would happen? I went to the ER when I was in the States. I had passed out and my friend was very concerned and took me to the hospital. They took a urine sample to see if I had diabetes and sent me on my way. The cost of seeing a nurse for 10 minutes and my urine sample?? Over $2,000. I rest my case. "There is no problem so bad you can't make it worse." - Chris Hadfield « Sors le martinet et flagelle toi indigne contrôleuse de gestion. » - my boss

Oh. My. God. Has anyone else received an email from USPA telling them about the Skydive Music Video challenge? Am I the only one who thinks the song is *totally* crap?? http://www.uspa.org/Parachutist/SkydivingMusicVideoChallenge/tabid/492/Default.aspx Can't believe this guy hopes it's gonna become "the official skydiving anthem worldwide"!! HA! "There is no problem so bad you can't make it worse." - Chris Hadfield « Sors le martinet et flagelle toi indigne contrôleuse de gestion. » - my boss