Dirtsucks

I have no idea how I got my nick. I know that I was, umn, impaired, when I registered, and I had a really good reason for choosing what I did. But now I just look at it every time I’m here and go “what the f**k?” As I’m sure everybody else does too. Dirt really sucks, man. Yeah, it really does. Whatever. Josh

This is completely off the subject, but this thought just came into my head, and that doesn’t happen too often, so I’m going to share it while it’s there. I just remembered when I was little and lived at my parents old house. I used to love climbing on the railing of the deck which was at least 15-20 feet up and jumping off. I remember trying to “roll” on landing to, sort of, minimize the impact I guess. I have never remembered that until now. Kind of made me think… Josh

Sorry, moosedude, there’s major flooding where I’m at here in Minnesota so I’ve been bitchin about all the water around me, but after hearing where your stuck at, I guess I should just keep my mouth shut huh?!? What’s being on an oil rig like (besides not being able to jump – I KNOW that sucks!)? Just curious. Josh

BTW, since we’re on the subject of humor, have you been on the Skydive! Archive web site? They’ve got some absolutely hilarious cartoons and stuff there. I think it’s http:// www.afn.org/skydive/ . If that didn’t work, just search on Yahoo or something for skydive archive, you should find it. Josh

That was good! “please stay inside the plane till we land” That would be boring now, wouldn’t it? Got a question though. I’ve been wondering – on the old site (I THINK it was here, wasn’t it?) there was a list of extreme quotes, that I used to love reading over and over, it never got old. Where did it go? If it’s still here, I can’t find it. If it was never here, can somebody point out where it was at? I miss it! Josh

Yeah, man, tell me about it. I was surprised as shit when this (I think) DNR “cop” or something signaled me to stop. I didn’t know what was going on and then she tells me that she clocked me doin like 70 something (about 20 seconds earlier I was doing a LOT more than that so I guess I’m lucky). I was like “WHAT!?!” “CLOCKED ME! ON A SNOWMOBILE!?!?” You’re right, what IS this world coming to? BTW, that was 3 years ago, the last year I sledded. I need speed, damn it!! Hmmm, maybe I should try that “skydiving” thing

Chey, I think you’ve gotten the idea that nobody wants you to leave, and I gotta agree. Maybe you’ve checked the threads anon, if so, I just wanted to add my 2 cents and say not to let anybody screw with you like that. I hope you come back. Josh

LMAO, never thought of it like that! Never been on a bike, but it kinda reminds me of when I used fly down the trail on my sled (snowmobile, for you southerners), and once you get going fast enough you’d swear you just left the ground and you were flying. Of course, that was until they started the radar traps every 2 miles and took all the fun out of it. Bastards. Josh

Holy crap, Angel Falls. That was on the video too. If I jump that, then I honestly don’t know what I would do with the rest of my life. I mean, how do you top that? If you have an answer to that, then please share. Josh

Damn it Froggie, you’ve made me sooooooo jealous!! After the “relative work” I’ve been forced to endure, it’s so awesome to hear that! You got to fly in an ultralight? Damn it! Damn it! Damn it! I’ve wanted to build and fly one of those forever! I’m really happy for you, and I mean that! Skydiving, ultralights, hangliding, whatever, flying is something that most people think (dream) about, but never get to experience. It’s sad that people can ignore it cause it seems so unrealistic. I’m very thankful that I ain’t one of those. Glad you had an awesome time, Kel! Josh

Hey Chad, can’t tell ya how much I hate saying this, but I can’t. I’m currently working toward saving the dough for AFF, and even that’s gonna be awhile. I’m getting there though, so next year, well, I hope so! See ya on the bridge next year (praying!) Josh

Mountainman, yeah, that’s the one I meant. I’m along way from having the experience necessary to do it, but as soon as I do, I’m there! I have a little more than a 5 hr drive, though, coming from Minnesota (not like that will stop me!) There were a few in the video that looked like they were using skydiving rigs. Hey, speaking of videos, anybody seen BaseClimb? Man, those guys must have balls that would put an elephant to shame. If you’ve never seen it, get it. Josh

Damn it. I'm so retarded. Once again, that was me. Sorry. (It least i put my real name this time

Alpenglow, that is truly weird, but sooooooooo cool!! Unfortunately, due to my new found insanity, I’m going to have to try it. Wait a minute, shit, I don’t think I know anybody who has a car that can do 120. Guess I’ll have to make do. Get into position on semi mirror and step, check in, check out, ARCH, ARCH, OUCH!!! Josh

Hee heeee! Sorry, don’t mean to laugh, it’s just that this weather crap is such a pain in the ass!! I really hope that you get to jump though man, at least once. Let me know. Josh

Gun control? Holy shit, man. When I first registered and started posting here, it was the coolest thing, skydiving, drinking, skydiving, more drinking, none of the bullshit I had to put up with in the “real” world. I never thought in a million years that I’d be here caught up in the whole gun control issue. But I am, so I’m going to add my opinion. If ya don’t like long posts, that’s fine, don’t read it. Guns are out there, good, honest people have em, and bad guys have em, too. The bad guys, and I mean people who really don’t give a shit anymore, who will end another human being’s life simply for their own gain, will always have guns and other weapons to harm to other people. That statement is not my opinion, that is a FACT. We live in a world with so many good, caring people, but the sad truth is that there are also people who don’t see it that way. I guess you could say that I’m kind of a pacifist, I don’t like violence. In the ideal world, there would be no weapons, and no reason to inflict harm on another person. There would be no guns, no hate, no nukes, etc., I could go on and on. But that ideal world doesn’t yet exist. We can make a law that takes guns out of our hands. There are lots of stupid people out there. Stupid people that let their guns get in the hands of their kids. People that let their emotions take control and use a gun to harm or kill somebody. Those people should not be allowed that opportunity. But there are also people who are sick of all of this murder, rape, kidnapping, assault, whatever bullshit that there is no excuse for. This happens every day, as I’m typing this, and as you are reading this. I sure as hell ain’t Rambo, I don’t think I should take an AK-47 and kill anyone who may (in my mind) pose a threat to myself and others. That’s just plain ignorant and stupid. But I also don’t want to be that guy who gets half his head blown off because some dipshit wants a couple of bucks. I’m not trying to be funny, that’s reality. I want to be the guy who gets threatened and then says, “I don’t think so, I ain’t no God damn target” as I’m aiming my .40 at his head. Yes, it’s violence, but it would have been that whether I had a gun or not. But without that weapon, I’d be another victim, and with it, that guy would have had some things to think about. My point is, if you want to disarm America, then we won’t have guns, but the bad guys will, they always will. The kids at Columbine had illegal weapons, and the law didn’t stop em did it? Like I said, I’m a pacifist, I’m not some macho guy that needs to talk shit to feel cool. But I’m also realistic, any desire to end violence in a peaceful manner won’t shield you from the lead about to tear through your body. It’s a very, very grim reality, but it is reality. I WANT to end it. I’m not a psychologist and I’ll admit that I don’t understand what goes through a person’s head as they willingly kill somebody. But I don’t need to understand it to know that it’s wrong, and I want to have the God given right to protect the lives of myself and others . If it takes a deadly weapon to accomplish that, then it’s truly sad, but I still won’t surrender that right. Man, that “Return to Innocence” song by Enigma is really cool right now. See yah! Josh

Oh my god!! I just found out that I’m delirious too! Haaa Haaaa!! It’s awesome to be crazy! There really is an excuse for me ! Man, those psychologists, they really know it all don’t they? Just one jump, then it all becomes clear… Ecstatic in insanity - Josh

Divadiver, you take me WAY to seriously! Sorry, don’t hate me cause I’m stupid . And Fruce, I just checked, it’s still there! Damn it, got the cork stuck on there again. Josh

Ooops, that was me. Must be the ADD.

I’ve been looking at this sight, www.mentalhealth.com, and it turns out that I have a huge list of things wrong with my head. Just for fun, check it out. Go to the disorders list and read the descriptions, and see how you measure up. I fit the bill perfectly for 10 of them (so far, I’m still looking ). Now somebody just tell me why I find my realization of my insanity to be so hilarious! P.S. Don’t tell anybody, I can’t skydive in a padded cell ! Josh

Yep, done that. Fun ain't it? Josh

Yah man, this whole “life” thing that goes on outside the DZ is so BS. I gotta do it too. Son of a bitch. Josh

ya mean embarrassment?

Hey Erica, name’s Josh. I’m the sane one . Actually, I’m just going to shut up before I say something incredibly stupid. I have the Death Star for a brain, know what I mean!?!? Josh

All right, god damn it. Since I’ve had enough rum & cokes to not give a shit about what anybody else on this planet thinks, I’m just going to say it. For all the ladies out there, men, in general, are total pigs. They really are. But not all of them. Little Josh always feels free about expressing his opinions, especially in the morning, god I hate having to wait 10 minutes to take a piss, but I for one don’t put those opinions above those of my brain. I love expressing my feelings, god damn it, and any of the guys out there who wants to kick my ass for saying that, I say bring it on!! (as I exercise my god given talent at running like a son of a bitch!!) And now I’m so damn wasted that I don’t even know what my original point was!! What do you think of that, huh?!?! HUH!?! One really cool thing is my ability to predict the future. I predict that I’ll wake up tomorrow, log on the forum, read my post, and think, damn it! damn it! damn it! Made an ass of myself again!! “You got to know when to hold ‘em, know when to fold ‘em, know when to walk away, know when to run.” Thank you God for your gracious gift of alcohol - Josh