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I voted other.... That was created in your petri dish and now you wanna complain to us how it was grown? Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.

Yeah, but you got "boobies." Boobies trumps Desire.

I'm a little late to this party. I would have been number 333 in 1973's lottery for induction the following year in which I joined - 1974 (VOLAR) While the draft ended in 1972, the lottery continued until 1975 for 1976 inductees. http://www.sss.gov/lotter1.htm Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.

You left out paying for other children's vaccines that are part of our group plan. TO: Kallend - Yes, sir. About as logical as academia's political stratosphere. I seemed to have stepped away for a couple of hours and see we're back to our old, "I know you are, but what am I?" end of thread tailing. Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.

What I am ok with or not ok with is not the issue This is NOT a power the Fed has or should have No one is denying anyone access to anything if you oppose this nonsense. It is still available and legal to purchase But to anwer your question? Yes. It is an employer provided benefit. They (the company) can pay for what they choose to pay for and you pay the rest. You don’t like it? Go somewhere else. HC is NOT a right And this whole employer provided HC benefit started because of Carter sticking his nose into the private sector years ago Go figure While in Church the weekend before last (Roman Catholic), the Bishop's letter regarding the situation and strategy was read. The main issue is having to offer contraception to the Church's employees as part of their health plan and if they _have_ to do that, then they'll have to remove the healthcare plan from their employees. While I understand the Church's position on the matter. I don't understand all the hub bub bub. For me, it's as simple as a cafeteria menu. Just cause the fare is out there doe not mean one has to partake from all the options. If your employees are good solid practicing Catholics, they won't exercise that option. Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.

Everyone has the opportunity; not everyone has the ability. As to stress... I've known a couple of people that are ground-pounders that have high-stressors and do not react well, but have gone on to do exceedingly well in skydiving. So much so that it has a positive influence in how they go back and deal with the stressors on the ground. The short course is... if you start scaring your Instructors, they'll let you know in a closed session conversation - commonly referred to as the "Golf" or "Bowling" discussion. Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.

In this scenario only, I voted for number 2 "Fast-falling low-openers before slow-falling high-openers." We run in to this from time to time at a 182 DZ with a tandem on it which leaves two slots. Change the scenario one inch on either side and the margin of risk is a much greater change - as is my vote. Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.

Yup... you can do a search by state or by US which will give you some countries... http://www.fws.gov/endangered/ http://ecos.fws.gov/tess_public/pub/listedAnimals.jsp Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.

ummm. yeah... no crossfit training there, huh? Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.

Fucking fat boy Well, as a mesomorph body type (large frame size) at 6'6" tall can easily fly at my off-season weight of 250-260#. Which is now an acceptable weight even for the military: http://www.military.com/Recruiting/Content/0,13898,rec_step07_hw_uscg,,00.html But, I do have to agree that when I get it down to 235 (losing 15-20 pounds), don't have to "think" about flying and can just "do it." Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.

chuck That was just wrong Brother To the OP: http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/forum/gforum.cgi?post=3020118;search_string=flitesuit;#3020118 Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.

Have you ever considered a blog for your daily missives? Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.

Ditto Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.

Sure. You can make a short sale on certain Chinese Industries. Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.

Close enough? Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.

It's been done... Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.

We'll call it the "Airplane Zipline Ride!!" Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.

Socks ya bonehead... not cocks Gitchyer eyes checked!!!" Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.

Have you tried "Trillian?" It brings all the chats into one app. Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.

I got socks what's older'n that. Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.

Message Received: Terry, What I did know of you from MRVS and Tulsa made me realize I didn't know you well over the years and I probably should have made a better effort. RIP Brother. Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.

JP, I understand the roles and responsibilities of a Coach so well that this is why I am so adamant and passionate and loud about the subject. The camera requirement comment was a a device to set one requirement side by side with another and an attempt to show the silliness of being RESPONSIBLE for your own life and an inanimate object trumps being responsible for a student, a human life. That strapping on a camera for the FIRST time has a stricter requirement of 100 more jumps than that of being a Coach. I understand the roles and responsibilities of a Coach as well as you do and would point you back to your post #7. We're saying the same thing. Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.

OK. Point taken. mea culpa... apologies extended. This has been a sticking point for me for a long time. The issue at Emerald City only brings to light the need for an either equal to or greater than requirement to become a "Coach." At issue is that jumper had one jump shy of being able to enroll in the Coach Course, whereas, the USPA recommends that one have 200 jumps to even exit the A/C with a GoPro on your head. So, what we have is a somebody can have the skills and proficiency to work with real live human beings at 100 jumps, but can't strap on an inanimate object until 200. Let me postulate the following issues: 1. Does this make any sense? 2. I very much understand the Coach Course and responsibilities having done several myself and the tenets being met are the minimum requirements for entry and not the maximum requirements for entry. We've all seen it. I've had Coach students who couldn't even properly cock their own P/C; but passed on all the core competencies for the course. 3. How many of us have seen the number of DZs that utilize the Coach rating as a revenue generation tool, rather than an educational tool for the student. I think wolfriverjoe's comment of, "The coach rating is supposed to be a license to learn how to be an instructor" sums it up. Even at those DZ's that don't use it as a revenue device for themselves, then it's still a financial device for a Coach to learn how to become an Instructor. Personally, I think the Coach course should be done away with and one should become an Instructor - Period. IMO - there should be a week long Instructor Training Course for AFF/I, one for TI (unless the AFF/I is held) and one for S/L and IAD. A true Instructor's Training Course - not an evaluation course. And, before we go down that road... most of use hit at LEAST one boogie per annum. If you truly want to become an Instructor, then our sport demands the best Instructor Training Course that one can get - so skip a boogie and become an Instructor. 4. If the goal is to stay at the minimums, then let's ask ourselves this... wouldn't it be much better and if we truly want Coach Designation to be one of a "path to AFF/I," then shouldn't we expect the requirements to be at least half that of an AFF/I. Let's consider flipping the requirements for camera and Coach. Make the Camera requirement 100 jumps and the Coach Course at least 200 or 250 jumps and/or 3 hours of freefall time. After all, if one of the three primary responsibilities of the Coach is to debrief and they are just a "reference point in the sky..." Then, how about that "Coach" be able to show the student some video during the debrief? Just one man's opinion for a higher standard for the Coach rating (with the example of Emerald City) or the implementation of an Instructor's Training Course. Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.

I just find that everything you say is so sad, Brother. Such a wonderful opportunity for so much more. Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.

I can assure you that is not the case. Anything over 50% warrants no response. I "disagreed" with 90% of your post. Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.