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Sorry, as you gets a little older, you have difficulty seeing things up close... Could I impose on you to take a pic from about 3 feet away, 'Bout as far as the chiggers on me butt pic would be fine. Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.

You are correct and that's usually the case... make them start wondering from the git-go. I was two Aces and a flush draw. Truth is; I was trying hoping he would lead the action did not put him on Pocket A's until he confirmed his bet on the turn. I made at least four mistakes in that one hand. The biggest one in not pausing to llok at something other than the shiney diamond on the end and not that the board had paired. Had I paused, As the first two said, he was way ahead form the beginning, I hadn't seen much action, dove in and shit the bed. Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.

So let me see if I got this right... You can travel to the US to skydive, but can't drive an hour to a rigger? Mine's 45 minutes away. If you're having problems with finding a rigger every 120 days, then you'll have those same problems with a 180 day pack cycle. Is your argument about safety and inspection of the H/C and a reserve AIR or being inconvenienced? Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.

Okie Homa is actually an accepted derivitive. We take no offense to it - EXCEPT during the OU/Texas games and then them thar boys south o' the Red River gets an ass-whuppin - BY OU Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.

Well, there's plenty of books on the strategies of position, betting (pre-flop, Flop, turn, river - when to bet the pot, when to bet double or triple the pot), how many are left after the pre-flop or flop bet, how many are behind me, button raises, how to play the blinds, etc. There's two types of play - one is below the rail (the cards), the other is above the rail (your opponents and your position). It's just like learning to skydive - First you learn some basic survival skills, then you start building on that knowledge and then suddenly everything starts coming together... where you'll combine below the rail and above the rail into a total dive flow. But, the foundation to beginning is to know what's a good starting hand. Here's a good site to start memorizing the pre-flop starting hands and probabilities of winning... http://www.holdemsecrets.com/startinghands.htm In the top right corner are some additonal links to review. At first, you're going to be playing below the rail (cards only). Be prepared to muck A LOT. When you muck, observe the other players play. Look at where they're sitting in relation to the button, how many people are behind them, what they bet, how they bet, non-verbal communication can be a tell or they could be feigning a less than lackluster hand to suck someone in... Just as with Chess, it takes a lot of time, a lot of games and a lot of learning the strategies to get good. And, be prepared to lose. The worst thing you can do is play with scared money. Have floors and ceilings - If I get down to this, I'm done. If I get up to this, I'm done. If you're going to play in the free on-line games, please understand that most people are just throwing money at the pot and you're not going to get the same people or dynamic as you would in a casino with real money. At the 2/5 or 5/10 or 10/20 tables, there is a completely different and more professional dynamic than the 1/2 (where the tendency is to chase the river). It's definately a love/hate relationship. I hated the dumbass mistake I made the other day and should have walked away. I went last night and made 150% (ceiling) of my $1,000 buy-in... took me ten hours. Patience. If the gambler dude comes out - bitch slap him. Play what you have not what you "think" or "hope" is going to come. The probability goes way down after the flop on the "hope to comes." Sometimes they do and you'll have thrown away the winning hand... anyone who says they haven't thrown away a winner hasn't been playing long. Good luck. EDIT: And don't ever show your cards unless you HAVE to. I see a lot of people so proud of their hands that they roll them too much and give free information. Even if I won with quads or boat, if there were no callers, they go into the muck pile. Make 'em pay to see it. If someone asks me if I'll show if they muck, I tell them I show if they pay for the priviledge. And don't get all chatty with the other players (they're still trying to get free informaton - could you beat two pair, were my KK's any good, could you beat eights on the flop, would you have called a hundred dollars on the flop?)... you're not there to make friends, you're there to win and take their money. Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.

Alright, I've had enough of you jabones coming to the State of Oklahoma and making fun of our Okie twang... For the record, when you arrive, the proper pronunciation is Okla - Homa with a definitive pause between the "a" and the "h" For those of you who have some form of learning disability, lemmee draw you a picture of how it works.... Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.

You do know Weight Watchers is only about $10.00 week and would have been a much cheaper and and less painful weight reduction program? Look, Pete... You have to do what's best for you, your family, your situation, and your future. No one can direct you in that decision-making process, but you. All we can do is support you and hope you'll swing by the DZ on occasion for some grub and Get well soon. Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.

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

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Did you not read the thread?!!? I WAS napping... asleep at the wheel when the crash occured Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.

Or the internal logical guy who spoke softly and told me to get up and cash it in when I was up to 800 bucks only for the loud mouth gambler inner voice guy to bitch slap logic guy and tell him, "NO! you dumbfuck, you're up to $800, sit down, shut the fuck up and take it to a grand before you leave." That's usually when the bleeding starts and that was the VERY NEXT hand. Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.

I was feeling moody and insecure - I needed a hug and the dealer threw something shiney at me. I knew I could rely on my fellow skydivers to kick me in the nuts for reinforcement. Keep it up... Maybe next time I'll remember this spanking before making a dumbass move like that. Actually, if someone could kick the shit out of that gambler persona living inside me that takes over; I'd appreciate it. Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.

Yup... You're both right. Hence, the title "stupid" beat instead of bad beat. I know better. He was 84.9% to win pre-flop. But, sometimes the gambler in me comes out... I hate that guy Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.

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

Got off the plane a little after midnite and was still wound up from being up 36 hours, so I went to a casino and the only thing open at two in the morning was a 1/2 table with $200.00 max buy-in. Easy enough table and within an hour and a half of aggressive play am up to $800.00 Dealt an Ace & 10 of Diamonds. Sitting in the small blind Pre-flop betting is normal - five bucks around the table. Big Blind calls five. Flop comes Diamond/Ace/Diamond (four Diamonds to me with the Ace high in the hole). Board checks around as do I. Big Blind next to me punches $100.00 Obviously has or is representing trip Aces - so you have to assume it is. Table bows out - gets to me - I'm up $600.00, so I think it's worth the call. Turn comes - 5 of Spades , no help to me so I check it, Big blind goes another $100.00 - Definately has trip Aces - I call. River turn and it's a diamond - Ace high flush to me - got him! Push him all-in $200.00 and he calls. As soon as he calls I look at the board and realize - DAMMIT it's a five of diamonds; pairing the board and giving him the boat. So focused on seeing the Diamond, that I forget to hit the pause button and analyze the board before making the all-in move. $400.00 mistake. But, do you think I remember the other rule of - when you make a mistake like that; you should take a break and gather your thoughts - hell no... I conitnue to plow into them being aggressive, but now I've lost the momentum and they're all callng to the river... (one of the reasons I hate 1/2 and prefer 5/10 or 10/20). Lesson reinforced: Hit the pause button and analyze the board before you push someone all-in. Final rule - not good to start playing a Hold'em money game after being up 36 hours. Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.

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You were instructed well. Not a common problem - low probability. Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.

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Here's a good start: http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/safety/detail_page.cgi?ID=46 http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/safety/detail_page.cgi?ID=576 Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.

Speaking of Anvil Brothers... let me jump in here. I'm 6'6" and 250 TallGuy was pointed to me when he first got in the sport a few years ago (he's 6'8/9" and 265) Your experience at SDD kinda surprises me, having both worked there (tandems) and in knowing most of the staff. My guess is their student H/C gear is TSO'd at 254#, so you're kinda _bumping_ their level of comfort on the rigs. Having said that, talk with Ernie about it and your goals in buying your own gear as soon as you're cleared for solo's and get the guidance of those in the Instructors area on gear purchases. There's no need to go down the _modified_ tandem rig route. Most H/C's are now rated to 300# and will be a matter of personal preference (I like the WingsEXT best - just cause the hackey is lower on my back - but like different things about all the rig manufacturers and have owned just about all and jumped them all). Finding the proper main & reserve is a discussion best served with your Instructors at SDD. Feel free to PM me as you go down this path. Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.

Push Ups. Knock 'em out. Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.

If you're implying this didn't happen - it did. Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.

By law, the telecomm's HAVE to report your complete bill. By selection, she could have taken the time to select the "Do not send me a paper bill" option which still affords her the ability to view all charges in "Detailed Billing" on-line. Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.

I use the pelican case 1660. You also need to check with the airlines. I fly Southwest quite a bit and with two rigs, helmet, jumpsuit, etc. finally got it to 98 lbs which SW charges an extra $50.00. Then one day I show up at United, 1) They don't take anything over 70 lbs (so the in-airport shifting of gear began - one rig as carry-on and the laptop case) which got it under the 70 pounds), 2) then the wench comes over with a soft tape meausre and starts meausuring the damn case and tells me it's over the maximum allowable for cubic inches?!?!?!? OK. Now what? Well, it's going to cost you $100.00 for the extra weight (but its 70 pounds!!! You told me 70!!!!), Yes 70 is the maximum weight whcih is $100.00 and for being oversize is another $50.00!!!!!!!!!!!!! Same airlines that is now blocking all seat assignments on the Internet EXCEPT the upgrade to Business Class.

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