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I'll second that. I got stung by a bluebottle in Australia, the little sucker marks didn't go away for 2 months. Wrapped around my left arm and waist, I thought I was on fire. Very traumatic for a 10 year old, let me tell you. Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so. --Douglas Adams

The anaerobic part comes in when you don't get enough oxygen to your muscles. It's called anaerobic respiration, one byproduct of which is lactic acid. So you can have anaerobic respiration while doing aerobic activity. Anaerobic activity is like weightlifting, in which you are using your muscles but not raising your heart and respiration (breathing) rate. You're right though, stretching is one of the best ways to squeeze lactic acid out of your muscles, as well as enhance the ability of blood, and therefore oxygen, to get to all the muscle tissue. The reason we're sore after jumping is because skydiving is a very physical sport. We're trying to fly our bodies through 120+ mph winds, and then stuff a big piece of nylon into a little bag to do it again. That doesn't include extra-curricular activity after the beer light goes on. So stretch regularly throughout the day. And drink dihydrogen monoxide. And then stretch again. Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so. --Douglas Adams

You know, chocolate is an aphrodisiac. SHARE with those women in your department! Those aren't evil looks, they're looks of erotic longing! Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so. --Douglas Adams

Get Bo Peep on the phone, and quick! Oh, wait, she's no good with sheep (f*ckers) either. Little Miss Muffet then, and hurry! Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so. --Douglas Adams

To pick up your new rig, of course! jeez, this is dropzone.com. Ask a silly question... Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so. --Douglas Adams

All the way through AFP, every time I was riding to altitude, I'd think, "This is the LAST time I ever do this. It's just not worth going through the fear every time." Look at me now, three months later, I'm jumping whenever I can and have bought my own gear. Don't worry, it really does get better. If you're not afraid, you're insane. A big part of what I love about this sport is that you MUST conquer your fear, or you'll just stand there and watch everyone else have all the fun. Get in the air again, you'll remember why you jumped in the first place.

Get in a fistfight, then no one will notice the hickeys, they'll be too busy looking at your black eye. Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so. --Douglas Adams

nah, it was the bigot who did that. Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so. --Douglas Adams

now i'm getting hot. Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so. --Douglas Adams

No, but she has to yell, "Who's your daddy!" Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so. --Douglas Adams

What happened to cleaning the tub? Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so. --Douglas Adams

two weeks?! NOOOOOOOO! http://www.theregister.co.uk/2004/09/23/internet_junkies/ Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so. --Douglas Adams

She must have posted her panties or something... Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so. --Douglas Adams

Man, when the big guy wants to send a message, he doesn't F around. http://edition.cnn.com/2004/WORLD/europe/09/23/falling.cross.reut/index.html Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so. --Douglas Adams

So what do you do when you've got 100 of those? naked-naked-naked= bonzai? Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so. --Douglas Adams

Is that Jake in the orange? I just met Topher last weekend, cool guy. Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so. --Douglas Adams

You're a very silly person and I'm not going to interview you. I always thought it was pronounced Raymond Luxury Yatcht. Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so. --Douglas Adams

I wish Bob would come back and make Sunny happy. There, how's that for love? Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so. --Douglas Adams

I wish someone would pay me to jump. Don't we all... Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so. --Douglas Adams

Yeah, I just ruined my project that I've been working on for 2.5 years. I had only a few more steps and I'd be done, but now I essentially have to start over. Fuck me, I'm gonna drop out and work at starbucks, I'm really hating this science thing. Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so. --Douglas Adams

General Drunkenpaws. or Scratchy McNutt. Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so. --Douglas Adams

Bob's Love Child. Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so. --Douglas Adams

For about 10 minutes. Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so. --Douglas Adams

You're going to be jumping alone a lot at first, just absorbing the feeling and getting comfortable in the sky. Jump, do whatever you want. Practice your sit. Practice your track (perpendicular to flight line!). Just play around and see what you can do. With ~75 jumps, I've done maybe 20 with others, and learned a ton on every jump I've done. You gotta get in the sky though. Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so. --Douglas Adams

Man, you must like Chinese food... oh, the DEER! now i understand... Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so. --Douglas Adams