kbordson

are you just moving there for only the month of January or are you asking about into the spring or summer as well?

Cross Keys is close I spent some time there about 5 years ago.

I fly the F-15C. Two Pratt & Whitneys put out 24,000 lbs of thrust or 26,000 lbs depending on which set you've got. Sorry - all the ALQ stuff is classified. We carry 6 AMRAAMs and 2 AIM-9Xs. We still do play crud and it's the best game on the planet. Going low and fast is fun, but its also the best way to end your career. Unless there is a specific reason that we get to do it (Tactical airspace, filed low-level, airshow or flyby) we can get into a lot of trouble. The european guys (and the USN) have a lot more leeway and don't get into as much trouble. 105's haven't been in service for at least 20 years. 1000 mph is possible, but not normal for those guys. Still, even at 600 or 700, the world is going by pretty fast! NICE!!! There are times that I wish that I had had the eyes (and the chromosomes) for a pilot slot (especially a T38 slot!) But... it's also nice having good friends that I can live viacariously through when I feel the need. Trust me though... I'm not complaining about the life journey that I did take. Being a physician and going on medical missions to Peru is pretty cool too!!! But.... 600-700mph - and I'm glad you still play crud. I wouldn't want to have to feel "old" and out of touch with todays fighter pilots.

She's married. You're wasting your training skills on someone who'll never use them. I didn't get married in the church - no fine print on that contract. He might not get it daily.... or weekly... maybe monthly.... hey - isn't there that one holiday?

From a battering standpoint - A sammich AND a beer?! What do think I am? I'm only a doctor... not made of money. Counter offer with: PB & J

Sort of. The truth is Women just need more practice. And.... who would be willing to give the free coaching?

But Rum should not be shot!! It should be savored! Enjoyed! Truly tasted!!

I worked on a burn unit for a short while as a student nurse.... Probably NOT what you were smelling.

You should put the "after the pickle" back up!!!

That "after" picture

Tequila when I just want the medicinal effects Jello shots or Buttery Nipple when I want something that tastes yummy

I just came back from spending over a week in a country that had "free" health care. Anyone can present to the ER. Anyone can get free medical evaluation. Anyone can receive a prescription for the IV fluids, or the nitroglycerine, or the antibiotics.... and then have his/her family members leave that ER and go across to a different building and have that rx filled. "Free" medical care. Where do YOU put the mark for what government should or shouldn't cover? The more that is covered, the more expensive it will be, the more it will need to be rationed. It all sounds good until put into practical application and it's you or your family member that is lying in the ER needing the rocephin.

Expected charity will lead to dependence. If something bad happens to someone, they work to rise out of that but only do so with the help of friends/family. THAT does not lead to dependence. If something bad happens to someone and the FIRST step they take is to demand that someone save them... that is not a positive move. I just spend a week in a country, doing charity work. The MOST important part of my job while down there was not giving out the cipro, rather it was teaching women about health and hygiene. Knowledge is the one gift that will not increase dependence.

I'm half tempted to say up just to watch that!!

Go on talking, there's more thrill in it than in any erotic talk ... Not even 60 km from my hometome is a base, where my big brother served more than 10 years. Still today if time allows me I go there, just sitting in my car and watching (and listening) those guys doing their training, watching them passing by upright (edgewise ?), low, what a noise - that's pure energy Just cuz something is arousing, doesn't mean that it also isn't fascinating. I would listen if he wanted to talk about the variant that he flew, the two Pratt & Whitneys, the AN/ALQ-135(V) internal countermeasures system, the armament.... or even talking about playing crud (if they still do that )

Sorry to hear that your Grandmother is doing poorly - I looked up some sites for your to review: Mayo Clinic site on hypotension NIH website on hypotension WebMD on hypotension Basically, most of these sites reassure you that as long as the blood pressure doesn't drop too low and your grandmother goes into shock, it can be a normal part of aging. BUT... that's not to say that you should be cavalier and wait out the 3months... especially if she's passing out because of the decreased flow to the brain. Have her checked out, make sure it isn't something that needs to be treated (I doubt that she's pregnant, and you've already mentioned about the thyroid and DM), but try not to make her too anxious about the changes. Have her change position slowly, not stand too long in one place, avoid dehydration and make sure that she (or you) know ALL the medications that she is taking so that when asked by the physician (American or Canadian), he/she will know if there are possible interactions.

What else would you like to hear about? I don't even know how to respond without losing status as a "respectable" member.... So lets just say: awww hell. Tell us about a low pass on the landing strip. Talk about thrust. Tell us about how hard and fast you can keep it going with the afterburners on.

You were lucky!! oh... and turtle:

You say the sweetest things!!! Now... back to "tenting" is this the tenting you 2 crazy ladies were thinking about? I'm pleading the 5th on that one. But it does look like something was pitched.

You can talk more of that pilot talk if you want to.

So . . . have you ever helped someone pitch a tent at the DZ? While camping? yes. At the dz? nope. and back to the unhijacked parts of this thread - I completely agree with davjohns. Something for your back!! Air mattress or even a roll. Waking up with a sore back does NOT make you want to jump out of a plane.... Even at 18 years old. Start taking care of it now so that you'll be able to jump until 88.

You say the sweetest things!!! Now... back to "tenting"

is it bad that I was thinking of something else when I saw this thread title?

Sorry to hear about your loss. Like John said though - you helped her live a WONDERFUL and LOVED life. It might not help the pain now... but later you'll know that Ellie enjoyed her time with you.