BIGUN

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  1. This information will be on the packing data card. Kinda an important component to know about. If it's a PD, it may either be or close to a factory inspection. Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.
  2. Procol Harum - Conquistador Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.
  3. It does not. Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.
  4. Ballistic parachute/round canopy If you have an ultralight farm near you; it's the round canister. Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.
  5. In this kind of economy, I like to go to the banks and see what kind of non-performing assets they have available. Find one that has some decent equity, then offer 30-40% less than the amount owed. Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.
  6. You are correct. Mr. Merrell's poem was handed out by our VP of HR/Safety. When I read it; I thought if you changed "job" to "skydiving," it fits and I started to do that, but just thought that if I'm quoting someone else's work, I should leave it alone. Somber - yes. Given enough time; you'll reflect back on that poem. Thanks, Jim... just passing on what the "elders" taught me. Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.
  7. www.shortfatbrokeprincecharming.com Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.
  8. She probably dies at the end of the story. Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.
  9. What is the accreditation? Then do some homework on the accrediting association. Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.
  10. Outstanding! Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.
  11. Ahhh... you're probably in the certificate program, not the degree program. Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.
  12. I can't say that I've ever heard of any vocational school that was accredited by the state's board of private and vocational schools not being eligible for Federal Financial aid (stafford) unless the school itself doesn't accept Title IV funding (which usually means more students). On that note, there's lots of folks in skydiving who had their schooling done and careers established before they began skydiving. Most know I took a nine year break from skydiving after the military/Desert Storm/undergrad and grad school. The sky was still there and so were some of the same old faces. Some had grown and some were still in the same place they were when I started skydiving in 1981 and are still in the same place to this day. Get on with your life, learn, grow, excel, come back. You may even be able to ply your trade for the advancement of skydiving later. If memory serves, Bill Booth was an English(?) teacher and he's taught us a lot. Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.
  13. Huh? When did that happen? Now, I'm REALLY confused. Yesterday, there was a half-black, half white, liberal with a socialist agenda, that had questionable citizenry, who won the Nobel Peace prize for bombing the moon, while trying to get the Olympics in Chicago, guy in charge. Or sumpin like that. Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.
  14. May I suggest you consider the following: Put it in the classifieds section. Then, in your autosignature; place a hyperlinked "StashBags" to the ad. I _think_ that is still OK to do. Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.
  15. Is this the oxymoron test? Look, instead of requesting information for a safe and conscientious Instructor of which (as demonstrated) can send you to the four corners of planet Earth... Of which your saved up grand could easily be spent on fuel or airfare. Your profile has no information. If you could at least tell us the region you're in, perhaps we could then localize your search through an informal PM process and when you get a name that fills the bucket more than others, then go have a sitdown discussion with that Instructor and interview him/her. Share with him/her this page, Treat the situation as if you were buying a new car and do external homework, treat it like a job interview and do some research on the company to see if it's where you want to work (play - spend your money). It's not only a financial investment, but an investment in your future. The fact that you're reaching out is a positive step, but the bottom line is you may find yourself in a popularity contest instead of making your own decisions based on face-time information. Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.
  16. He is mistaken. That may be our theory, but not theirs and a wounded soldier can still kill. The reason for the conversion from .45 to 9mm was to be more "NATO compliant-ish." If we were all carrying 9mm and ran low on ammo, we could use an allies' ammo and vice versa instead of being the lone supply chain. Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.
  17. One trip to Lowes: 1. ea. Contico Tuff Bin: $65.00 4 ea. Waxman 3" Steel Swivel Casters: $28.00 1 ea. four foot (4') section of thick rope cut to length in the store- about $4.00 One hour of assembly. Total cost: ~$90.00 Cover with DZ/Boogie/Award stickers as required. Seats two. Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.
  18. In my opinion or the white-knuckled screaming elderly female passenger next to me referred to as, "Mom?" Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.
  19. Thank you. I'll take the risk. Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.
  20. Student Jumps while learning as much as you can about gear. Then, you can make an educated decision about a gear purchase when you're off student status. Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.
  21. "I Looked The Other Way" By Don Merrrell I could have saved a life that day, But, I chose to look the other way, It wasn't that I didn't care, I had the time and I was there, But, I didn't want to seem a fool, Or argue over a safety rule. I knew he'd done the job before, If I called it wrong, he might be sore The chances didn't seem that bad, I've done the same... he knew I had So I shook my head and walked on by, He knew the risks as well as I He took a chance, I closed an eye, And with that act, I let him die. I should have saved a life that day, But, I chose to look the other way Now every time I see his wife, I know I should have saved his life That guilt is something I must bear, But, isn't something you want to share. If you see a risk that others take, That puts their health or life at stake The question asked, or the thing you say, Could help them live another day If you see a risk and walk away, Then I hope you never have to say, "I could have saved a life that day, But, I chose to look the other way." Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.
  22. They're going RV'ing. Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.
  23. Please don't put "Hobbies" on your resume - especially skydiving, unless it is an adventure company. List "Accomplishments" or "Certifications." And, whatever you do, please do NOT put a degree on your resume if you don't have one. It's 2009 and a month ago, some twit I'm interviewing puts a degree on his resume which took about 3 seconds to find out "NOT" during the background check. Yes, I gave him the opportunity to challenge. He did not accept. Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.
  24. Sixteen months ago, Arthur C. Brooks, a professor at Syracuse University, published "Who Really Cares: The Surprising Truth About Compassionate Conservatism." The surprise is that liberals are markedly less charitable than conservatives. Source: http://www.realclearpolitics.com/articles/2008/03/conservatives_more_liberal_giv.html More info: Liberal Kristof Admits Conservatives More Generous Than Liberals http://blog.fortiusone.com/2009/01/07/dataset-of-the-day-who-is-more-generous-republicans-or-democrats/ Liberals Are More Selfish Than Conservatives Who Gives and Who Doesn't? Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.
  25. Bill, I am so sorry for yours and George's family's loss, my friend. Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.