Frenchy68

I'm not a girl! "For once you have tasted Absinthe you will walk the earth with your eyes turned towards the gutter, for there you have been and there you will long to return."

I would argue that things are still the same. Let's not confuse patriotism with nationalism. One can love one's country while still disagree with its administration. Being critical of a system, if constructively done, only helps improving the said system. The beauty of the US is that throughout its history, there were critics, some of whom helped improving some aspects of the society we now love. Extremism from wither side is usually more destructive than constructive. But criticism opens debates, which, hopefully, can lead to the bettering of our society. "For once you have tasted Absinthe you will walk the earth with your eyes turned towards the gutter, for there you have been and there you will long to return."

On one drunken night many years ago, I brushed my teeth using Hemorrhoid cream for toothpaste. In one stroke of the toothbrush, I realized that: 1/ such cream does NOT improve one's breath 2/ my mom or my dad (or both) had hemorrhoids. "For once you have tasted Absinthe you will walk the earth with your eyes turned towards the gutter, for there you have been and there you will long to return."

Marmite & Vegimite! "For once you have tasted Absinthe you will walk the earth with your eyes turned towards the gutter, for there you have been and there you will long to return."

On a tangent: I did a jump wearing a T-shirt once, and after opening, realized my T-shirt (which I hadn't tucked properly) and come up over my handles. I fixed the problem on my next jump (by carefully tucking the T-Shirt into the pants and under the leg straps). Good thing, as the jump resulted in a cutaway. Be careful out there... "For once you have tasted Absinthe you will walk the earth with your eyes turned towards the gutter, for there you have been and there you will long to return."

Thanks for the post. Question: what are the risks of having the leg straps too loose? Broken femur on hard opening? If there are inherent risks, should then leg straps tightness be adjusted according to the type of jump (ie high altitude H&P vs regular altitude pull)? "For once you have tasted Absinthe you will walk the earth with your eyes turned towards the gutter, for there you have been and there you will long to return."

This thread should be locked, and you should be banned for life from this forum for starting it. Yeast infection in a jar is simply FOUL! Even Saddam woudn't stockpile it. "For once you have tasted Absinthe you will walk the earth with your eyes turned towards the gutter, for there you have been and there you will long to return."

I'd love to know why so many people think military war with China is inevitable? The China of Chairman Mao and the Korean war is long gone. Since Nixon's visit and stance in the '70's, Chinese tend to regard the US as a "friendly" country. Does the Chinese government play games? Definitely. So does the US. It's part of geopolitical wrestling. The US has so much capital invested in China, that the 2 countries are now tightly interlinked, at least economically. I thought the concept of "Red China" had died with Thurmond. I guess he had enough offsprings scattered around to keep the myth alive... (Rehmwa, not specifically geared at you) "For once you have tasted Absinthe you will walk the earth with your eyes turned towards the gutter, for there you have been and there you will long to return."

Am I right to assume that you already have an "analog" altimeter? I, myself, (with my low jump numbers), jump with a regular "analog" altimeter on my left wrist, a Neptune on my right wrist (used only under canopy, turned 3/4), and a Pro-Track in my helmet as an audible. "For once you have tasted Absinthe you will walk the earth with your eyes turned towards the gutter, for there you have been and there you will long to return."

GM, one General's opinion should not be taken as gospel. Much like Mc Arthur's vision was somewhat not the same as the then POTUS. China has a vested interest in keeping minorities quiet. Its make up is much like Russia. Bunch of active groups, which, culturaly, have not much in common. Supporting any kind of terrorism would be suicidal for China. But the way they look at it, the US supporting Taiwan is much like the West supporting Saddam when he was fignting againt Iran (hence Khomeini). Supporting Chang was in no way making a stance for freedom. I myself believe that Taiwan is irrelevant to the Chinese and the US government. Just another bargaining chip (much like North Korea). The true issue is the battle on the economic front. Quite interesting, I would say... But seeing millions of Chinese having access to the internet, cell phones (much nicer models than what you find in the US I may add), etc... leads me to think that they're quite well informed, and therefore able to somewhat make decisions on their own. We'll see what happens... "For once you have tasted Absinthe you will walk the earth with your eyes turned towards the gutter, for there you have been and there you will long to return."

You're just jealous because I'll be showing up with my packer! Oh... and quite a good jumper too. I thought you were going to be my personal packer Define packing! "For once you have tasted Absinthe you will walk the earth with your eyes turned towards the gutter, for there you have been and there you will long to return."

You're just jealous because I'll be showing up with my packer! Oh... and quite a good jumper too. "For once you have tasted Absinthe you will walk the earth with your eyes turned towards the gutter, for there you have been and there you will long to return."

In my humble experience (spending about 2 weeks/month in China), the PRC has little to do with communism. China has developped its own kind of capitalism, which may turn out to be (or may not) Capitalism of the 21st century. Also, in my experience, Chinese are very fond to Americans. The only thing they do not understand is the US support of Taiwan. That does puzzle them to great extends... And, although that should be another thread in istelf, I am amazed how some people keep getting confused between the notions of democracy and freedom. Two totally different things. China is not a Democracy (and probably will never be as we know democracy), but in a way, people have more freedom than most people would think. Just my perspective... "For once you have tasted Absinthe you will walk the earth with your eyes turned towards the gutter, for there you have been and there you will long to return."

Dude, you're so hijacking this thread. Next thing you know, Remster will wake up, get out of bed, walk to his computer, and lock the thread! Scary thought if I know one. So please be nice, and step away from the 'puter. Let Remster sleep. Do it for Remster. He has feelings too. "For once you have tasted Absinthe you will walk the earth with your eyes turned towards the gutter, for there you have been and there you will long to return."

No fucking way! Your gray 12 sock has been saying my name, saying my name! I'm her daddy now! "For once you have tasted Absinthe you will walk the earth with your eyes turned towards the gutter, for there you have been and there you will long to return."

What boogie? Friday no can do, will be in the Orient. But I'll take you up on the offer. In September in Perris or in Byron? In any case, happy Birthday.

What is YOUR tv remote doing in MY sofa???? Probably keeping company to the 2 lone right foot socks of mine that are stashed there as well... "For once you have tasted Absinthe you will walk the earth with your eyes turned towards the gutter, for there you have been and there you will long to return."

As I stated earlier, I must be paying too much. From now on, $1 per pack job! Let me go and post the news in the "who's going to Nationals" thread... Save one jump for me. If nothing else, you'll have a good laugh! "For once you have tasted Absinthe you will walk the earth with your eyes turned towards the gutter, for there you have been and there you will long to return."

ROFLMFAO!!! i aint going there to pack. :P well maybe if im broke. :D I have news for you: you're broke! If you're not, I'm paying too much for a pack job. "For once you have tasted Absinthe you will walk the earth with your eyes turned towards the gutter, for there you have been and there you will long to return."

Did you keep the handles at least...? "For once you have tasted Absinthe you will walk the earth with your eyes turned towards the gutter, for there you have been and there you will long to return."

Cool! I hate travelling without my packer. "For once you have tasted Absinthe you will walk the earth with your eyes turned towards the gutter, for there you have been and there you will long to return."

Question: has anyone caught a 1" chest strap folded over to the cutaway side being misrouted? "For once you have tasted Absinthe you will walk the earth with your eyes turned towards the gutter, for there you have been and there you will long to return."

Go wireless. You can network, surf the web, etc... Or a router. "For once you have tasted Absinthe you will walk the earth with your eyes turned towards the gutter, for there you have been and there you will long to return."

Great... With that much bling bling, I FORBID you to throat rape me at Chicks Rock like you did last year! Wear a muzzle if you have too... "For once you have tasted Absinthe you will walk the earth with your eyes turned towards the gutter, for there you have been and there you will long to return."

Time of year would make a difference I'd think... "For once you have tasted Absinthe you will walk the earth with your eyes turned towards the gutter, for there you have been and there you will long to return."