BIGUN

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  1. I call foul. You remember when almost every DZ other than those in Cali and Florida looked somewhat like that - Even when the Nationals took place in Tahlequah (Skydiver Mecca); the DZ Operations didn't look like what Steve has built Spaceland to today. Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.
  2. List of one-liners... What time is it when you have to go to the dentist? Tooth-hurtie. How many kids with ADHD does it take to change a light bulb? Let’s go play on our bikes. Last night I almost had a threesome, I only needed two more people! Learn sign language, it’s very handy. I started a band called 999 Megabytes — we haven’t gotten a gig yet. Dry erase boards are remarkable. The midget fortune teller who kills his customers is a small medium at large. You kill vegetarian vampires with a steak to the heart. So, this guy with a premature ejaculation problem comes out of nowhere. A buddy recently got crushed by a pile of books, but he’s only got his shelf to blame. Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.
  3. I'd like to apologize to you gentlemen. I thought this was going to be just another one of the 200 threads on guns, so I threw out the redneck Billy Joe Bob position and left. This has turned into one of the best discussions on guns/law/constitution in years. Thank you. Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.
  4. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nZcRU0Op5P4 Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.
  5. Who bought them and paid for them? Everyone else can shut the fuck up. Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.
  6. I carry not because the government has issued me a license and therefore; a privilege. I carry because it is my right... and not to be in some government database. Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.
  7. I don't even know what the fuck that was about. Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.
  8. Well said. I have several military related tattoos. After the Army, I worked in IT for a telecom for seven years. Interviewed in a suit and went to work for the first few days in a long shirt. I was glad I did cause I found out the company frowned on tats, so I always wore the long sleeved shirt. Worked my way up to the Director level, but always concerned about living like I had a secret. Then, I went into disaster response and went from VP to COO. That world was filled with former military and tats were now symbolic of perseverance and drive. During Hurricane Gustav, I had to interact with the Governor's Cabinet (Secretary). When I walked into the emergency operations center and met one of the Secretaries for the first time. She later told me,"I knew things were going to be alright when you walked in and I knew we had a military man n the job." These days, I'm riding the Harley and working for a college. Been looking at these tats for 30 years and they're a bit outdated and some of the ink I see is no less than artistic. Riding with some younger military types. One former Marine has a beautiful coi fish from elbow wrppaed to his shoulder and the colors are astounding. Thinking its time to go get some coverups and one sleeve of bright colors. I may be older, but have always leaned towards, "Edgy." "It's a grunge thing." Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.
  9. It would seem. "But relaxed or vague company dress codes can lead to misunderstanding and even lawsuits. For example, a former U.S. Marine recently filed suit against Union Pacific Railroad after he was fired for his military-related upper-arm tattoo that was termed obscene and threatening. The veteran is currently seeking lost wages and punitive damages for discrimination, retaliation and wrongful firing in federal court." http://www.entrepreneur.com/blog/224233#ixzz2stfiOo1v Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.
  10. I think it would be great for the technical interview; but not the one to HR. Remember your target audience. Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.
  11. Personally, I like seeing this migration towards less corporate formalities. Judging people based on capabilities and performance. Managing energy and objectives; rather than time and proximity. But, I also wonder how long before some corporation gets challenged on classy tattoos and piercings versus military/biker tats and big nose rings with croix pattee's. Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.
  12. That might explain one thing. Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.
  13. Will you promise to do nothing. Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.
  14. Or what. I protest the disregard of skydiving as an Olympic Sport. Think they've heard me yet?
  15. What was your best pickup play (boys and girls can play). PM me if you want to remain anonymous (PMs will be deleted after copy/pasties. Here's mine: I was meeting a young lady in a classy place for drinks and brought a single red rose. After about 20 minutes of waiting and figuring I'd been stood up, I took the rose down by the dance bar and overlooked the rails. One girl came up to the bottom of the rails and asked who the rose was for... I was caught a bit off guard and not wanting to say it was for the woman who stood me up; I improvised. "It's for whoever I think has the best looking ass in here. She whips around arching her back, pushing out her ass and says, "How's this one?" I replied, "It's a good-looking ass, but I think I should see more of them and award the rose at midnite." What happened next was - well, it caught me off guard. She started bringing one, then two, then several at a time and they'd all whip around and show me their magnificent asses. Guys on dates had their dates coming up and showing off their asses. Took one to bar closed breakfast and got three phone numbers which culminated into dates. Next time I saw the girl that stood me up; I swatted her on the ass, smiled, said thanks, winked and just kept going. Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.
  16. Such low expectations. I wanna be the wardrobe guy. I'd be the guy hollering every two minutes, "Wait, there's been a wardrobe change by the Director, QUICk take that off and put this one on... Here, let me help!!!! Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.
  17. For those who know me; my stature would lay claim to Worf in the next Star Trek series/movie. Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.
  18. This doesn't make the Death Penalty wrong, Normiss. It makes some reprehensible people on the LE community deserving of being thrown in prison for decades, themselves. There has to be much more penalties for such repugnant behavior by LE. Only then will such egregious instances of Injustice, cease. To me; the issue is not LE. The issue is sovereign immunity for prosecutors. Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.
  19. While I might not agree with her political positions; one thing that I cannot take away from Hillary is her political adeptness and tenacity. Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.
  20. I read this again and think this is all you need... Make sure it's a prepend. DISCLAIMER: Informational app only! Skydiving is an extreme sport with many factors involved. Any decision should only be undertaken after discussion/recommendations from a qualified skydiving instructor who understands your experience. (I love the email disclaimers at the end of emails from accountants and attorneys... cracks me up) Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.
  21. motherFUCKER!!!! How is this ANY different than handing someone a chart as a guide. Prepend the app to say, "This is only a reference guide and should not be considered your only decision-making factor. By downloading this app you agree to consult with your local staff, Instructors or your local Safety &Training Advisor." Or, some such thing and move on. I think it's a good idea as we move deeper into the digital age. More than 3/4ths of my college students use nothing other than their phones in class anymore. Am I to think that I can be legally responsible if they start a business and fail? Conversely, do those who succeed greatly owe me money? OK I Rant too long.
  22. For about ten years now; there have been no levels (AFF Level I, II, III, etc.). They are now categories (CAT A, B, C, etc.) Students remain in a category until they pass all the Targeted Learning Objectives and then move on to the next category. The only way to fail is if you give up and quit. If you give up and quit you know what happens? You leave the dropzone with your head hung down and drive away. When you drive with your head down; you miss the mule on the side of the road. The mule gets spooked and runs off into the cornfield. When the mule runs in the cornfield; it gets lost. When a mule is lost in a cornfield; it shits on the corn. A farmer harvests the corn and takes it to the local market. People buy the corn and take it home to eat. When they take the corn home; they eat the shit while conversing with family members, hence the term "talking shit." After a dinner; they go to the local bar and have a few drinks; then start talking shit about their skydiving. The moral of the story is: Don't be one of those people who goes to the bar and talks shit. You have any idea how many skydivers were "not great" students but went on to become national, world champions. AFF Instructors, S&TAs, Regional Directors, Wingsuit Instructors? A buttload. You know how many people featured in "Parachutist" magazine answered "Flailer" when asked what type of student they were. Moreso than not. The moral of the story is: You know what you call the medical student who was at the bottom of their class? Doctor. You now what you call a National Champion who was a less than stellar student? National Champion Focus. Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.
  23. http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/it-security/the-basics-of-using-a-proxy-server-for-privacy-and-security/ Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.
  24. I like reading bios of famous people. On my bookshelf I have: STALIN by Montefiore NAPOLEON by Castelot AMERICAN CAESAR by Manachester ( bio of Douglas MacArthur ) I have read quite a few others but these were so good that I kept them. JerryBaumchen PS) As a retireee, I rarely buy a book anymore. I have found the local library is my friend. Morning, Jerry ABOUT FACE - Hackworth MY AMERICAN JOURNEY - Powell Well, there's a long list of Military auto/biographies. I seem to have gone through these phases in life of a specific genre until I saturate myself to the next genre. It seems to go in 3 year phases - for example; Mythology, Animals, Business, Mystery, History, Computer Science. Law, Government, Medical Science, etc. As I look at my bookshelves... I have categorized them by genre. Guess I've always been a bit of a research buff. A for the public library, I was a voracious reader and at 5 years old, I still remember a personal pinnacle for me was the day my mother took me to get my first library card. Such a vivid memory. I can tell you where the sun was in the sky that day and the sounds I heard. The smell of the library, the lady giving me the card, what she was wearing and her overview of the Dewey Decimal system. I was in heaven. Whenever I wasn't where I was supposed to be... my mother would come collect me up from the library. Thanks for the trip down memory lane. Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.
  25. Do away with all signs and just use the universal... Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.