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Wendy- We opted for Verizon Wireless. I've been literally all over the world with it, and all of us have free cell 2 cell all kinds of goodies. The coverage is awesome, I've been 35K feet in the air before and have called my wife to let her know I was 1/2 hr out or so, so since Verizon was GTE Mobile-Net we've had excellent results and service. Good luck! Best- -Richard- "You're Holding The Rope And I'm Taking The Fall"

I'm certainly not the one who knows what's going on in your life, but 18 years! WOW!! That's great!! Most couples don't make it 18 months. So 18 years, you guys have a lot of life, love, laughter, tears & memories that will remain just that if you both decide to jet 18 years. That's a long, long time. It's most impressive. Just a thought, would you be able to make any concessions to save your wonderful relationship with your SO? I just have a feeling in my heart you still love this woman, try something. God bless both of you. Best- -Richard- "You're Holding The Rope And I'm Taking The Fall"

Is this a "Deal Breaker?" I'm not quite sure why you associate SkyDiving with "Beer drinking heathen" When the 2 don't have to go together. There doesn't have to be any tough times ahead. It's never too late to seek help from a higher entity. It's free, doesn't costs anything but a little of your time. All you have to do is ask. Best- -Richard- "You're Holding The Rope And I'm Taking The Fall"

Good ol' fashion Texas BBQ! Mines so good, it'll make you want to slap your granny! J/K

No one has ever had to pay to post, but not long ago only premium account holders could advertise gear in the classifieds. -Richard- "You're Holding The Rope And I'm Taking The Fall"

I appreciate that, thank you. -Richard- "You're Holding The Rope And I'm Taking The Fall"

No, not just dialogue. Do you not believe prayer can change things? As I said, "I was wrong" I hope this helps you understand. Cheers! -Richard- "You're Holding The Rope And I'm Taking The Fall"

BillVon: You know what, your right. I've done a lot of praying and thinking about this matter, and I was wrong, and being a jerk about this whole affair. I want to offer a sincerely heartfelt apology to anyone who was offended by my bigoted remarks, and I ask for your forgiveness. I used to jump old SDH in Waller, Texas and there was this one dude, let's call him "Willie" I've done a lot of RW SkyDives with him, Willie was a really cool guy, we got on very well. I guess it was about a year on then I found out Willie was living an "Alternative" life style. By that time we had been such good friends, I couldn't begin to dislike him, In fact the thought never crossed my mind. We even spoke of it, and remained friends, and continued jumping together until I went to SDSM and started jumping there. I want to renounce the remarks I made earlier, and adjust them to "Sure I would jump with them," and will treat them no better, or worse than anyone else. Again, I was wrong and I'm very, very sorry for my bigoted remarks. I can only hope forgiveness will follow. -Richard- "You're Holding The Rope And I'm Taking The Fall"

Meso Do you think the scammers have more than tripled since you guys allowed anyone to post gear in classifieds, other than Premium Members? I just don't remember this being such a problem until anyone on the site, or having access to the site has been allowed to post in classifieds. -Richard- "You're Holding The Rope And I'm Taking The Fall"

Kicker is, we live in the wilderness. There ain't no one out her but us! She's just funny about that. -Richard- "You're Holding The Rope And I'm Taking The Fall"

My wife makes me wear mine! I took it off the other day b/c I was going to mow the lawn, she threw a fit. Don't really know why? I put it back on just to appease her. -Richard- "You're Holding The Rope And I'm Taking The Fall"

Oh, I knew that. -Richard- "You're Holding The Rope And I'm Taking The Fall"

Are you saying that Gay people are afraid of being alienated by straights? If not, then whatever do you mean "People like me?" All I said is I would stay away from them, didn't say they should be killed, shot, strangled, taxed, levied or placed in gay reservations, so just WHAT do you mean BillVon? It looks like this really struck a nerve with you, I don't understand. Should my opinion NOT be just as valid as Jason Collin's? And just to get back on topic here, this Jason Collins fellow merely came out b/c he was found out and fixing to be exposed. Lord knows it's better to own up than deal with the alternative. The press would have had a field day with him. Don't you not remember the long standing feud with Magic Johnson (LA Lakers) & Isaiah Johnson? (Boston Celtics) They used to kiss each other on the court before each game, No they're not gay, that I know of, but they were just really good friends. (They just recently got that resolved, 25 years later.) "People like me?" That's real close to a PA. IMO. How many "People like me" do you know of? You already told us how many gays you're aware of. -Richard- "You're Holding The Rope And I'm Taking The Fall"

Well, if I do know them, they're not telling anybody. Because if they were, you bet I'd know it. And hey what a man don't know can't hurt him, right? Well let's just say I'm affording them an opportunity to "Out Themselves" I mean IF I were Gay, I wouldn't have any problem telling the world, the same way I don't have any problem admitting I'm straight, or what ever the politically correct word is now-a-days. I guess I'm just an old stick in the mud?? -Richard- "You're Holding The Rope And I'm Taking The Fall"

Hmmm. Is anyone in this thread Gay?? AND, if so would you come out right here, right now today on DZ.Com? I'll start....NO! Do I care if other's are? Well I'll just say if I was aware of that person I wouldn't be making any SkyDives with them and I would avoid them at any costs. Now we'll see who's who, won't we?? -Richard- "You're Holding The Rope And I'm Taking The Fall"

I recall seeing that thread. If they want whomever that is to go away, why not block the IP address? -Richard- "You're Holding The Rope And I'm Taking The Fall"

How are all of these 10 year old threads being risen? I guess I don't get out much. -Richard- "You're Holding The Rope And I'm Taking The Fall"

Because you cared. You still do, and you know it. You made a lot of positive influences on young skydiver's lives, and some may be alive because of it. -Richard- "You're Holding The Rope And I'm Taking The Fall"

Hey!! Need some big boy demo pilots?? I know a couple other anvils, and myself would love to demo the heck out of them for you!! -Richard- "You're Holding The Rope And I'm Taking The Fall"

The PM from none other than JVX. Learn to spell, would you? Side bar remark: I merely said I wouldn't get on a load with anyone with a hoodie on, I never told you I was going to say anything to you on the jump ship. -Richard- "You're Holding The Rope And I'm Taking The Fall"

Hey hotrod with mad skilz, your acting immature again. Your meds??? Personally I don't know you, neither do you know me. I can rest assure you if you ever lay a hand on me that'll be the worst day of your life. I'm not threatening you, just responding to your threats of physical violence against me in your tyrannical PM to me. You want a year or more out of this sport, threaten me again. What you did in your PM is make a terrostic threat. The PM will be forwarded to the proper Mod(s) Don't you EVER curse me again. Your a real piece of work. Try & act right, you'll make more friends that way. Peace be unto you all the days of your life.

I'm sold on the design, was at the dealer yesterday. That's when I found out what I know now. From my years of "CorVette Experience" I know in 1978 Chevrolet made 6,802 Pace Cars, just enough for the Chevy dealers. They rat holed them and are just now turning loose of them from anywhere from 31K t/ 60K varying on the miles. I saw one on a CorVette site the other day w/ 290 miles @ 65K. NOT. -Richard- "You're Holding The Rope And I'm Taking The Fall"

Your either a fool, or an idiot to think that the hoodie cannot, or will not get caught up in your risers one of these days. Let's say you get lucky and it doesn't, can you say with certainty that it may not, or will not obstruct your vision in canopy traffic one day? Wear a helmut, with a good 360° vision path. If I ever see anyone wearing a hoodie, I won't get on that load. Don't be selfish, consider others on the load. I know it hasn't bit you yet, but everything in it's own time. Good luck. -Richard- "You're Holding The Rope And I'm Taking The Fall"

The Other Shoe Drops Charging for leather interior when it's been standard equipment since God knows when? I think I'll take my time, they're just going to make 900 of them and ship them to their dealers. GM, get your head out of your tail! -Richard- "You're Holding The Rope And I'm Taking The Fall"

Arch still fixes everything! -Richard- "You're Holding The Rope And I'm Taking The Fall"