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OMG, my first thought when I read the title of your thread (before I even opened the thread), was........ ........"cheese". My husband would say bacon, of course, but I say cheese. As long as it's the good stuff and not the overprocessed crap that's known as "american cheese". That stuff is nasty. Enemiga Rodriguez, PMS #369, OrFun #25, Team Dirty Sanchez #116, Pelt Head #29, Muff #4091

Thanks for all the suggestions everyone! I'll be there this weekend and I'll definitely have to check some of that stuff out. I'm definitely interested in the historic aspects of the town and I don't mind playing tourist. I especially appreciate the suggestions of where to eat, I do love good food.

Suggestions???? I can't jump right now, so don't suggest DeLand or Palatka. Enemiga Rodriguez, PMS #369, OrFun #25, Team Dirty Sanchez #116, Pelt Head #29, Muff #4091

That's awesome! I just voted. Love your pic.

Thanks everyone! We are both excited and nervous, exactly how I felt right before my 1st jump! (And the 2nd, and 3rd, etc. etc....) And as much as I like "little t", I think we'll just stick with "Babylicious" regardless as to whether it's a boy or a girl. Sorry Turtle. John's been going by MrLicious, so I think Babylicious is appropriate. Enemiga Rodriguez, PMS #369, OrFun #25, Team Dirty Sanchez #116, Pelt Head #29, Muff #4091

Thanks Andrea (and everyone)! LOL, I started calling it Babyliscious a few months ago. Still don't know what it is, but we'll find out in a few weeks. Enemiga Rodriguez, PMS #369, OrFun #25, Team Dirty Sanchez #116, Pelt Head #29, Muff #4091

Yup, must have drank too much of that Farm water or something. Sometime early next year I guess my "one word" will have to change, but for now I had to go with that one.

Gestating Enemiga Rodriguez, PMS #369, OrFun #25, Team Dirty Sanchez #116, Pelt Head #29, Muff #4091

But they probably make a pretty good packing weight! I'm gonna test that theory out for myself early next year. I definitely don't plan to stop traveling, or having fun once we have kids. We're already discussing the possibility of taking a "family trip" to LP next year. That trip may not pan out, but I sure don't expect our lives to be over just because we have children. Anyway, for all of those who don't want kids, that's great that you're self-aware enough to know that. I would never judge someone based on the fact that they do or do not want kids. Just like the decision to skydive, it should be a PERSONAL choice. I've always wanted them. My husband has always wanted them. It's not something we're doing because we're "bored" or "expected by society". Enemiga Rodriguez, PMS #369, OrFun #25, Team Dirty Sanchez #116, Pelt Head #29, Muff #4091

Wow, it's been a long time coming, but I am SO HAPPY to hear that justice has been served!!!!! Brandy, I've been thinking about you a lot lately with the trial going on, I hope this helps give you some closure. I still miss Lee too, there are so many people who do. Enemiga Rodriguez, PMS #369, OrFun #25, Team Dirty Sanchez #116, Pelt Head #29, Muff #4091

LOL, we named our now 2 year old Chocolate Lab Delilah!!! It's a great name for a dog. Plus, she's the best dog ever.

Was she offering to pay for his trip and his skydiving? Or did she just want him to come hang out? Sounds a little weird to me, but I've gone on a few trips to boogies, and other places, with people who weren't my husband in order to share driving/gas sometimes when he couldn't go. But I've never paid for anyone else's trip. It just depends on the situation and the level of trust in the (married) relationship. Hard to judge from the outside. If the single male friend who's being asked to go feels that it's fishy then it probably is. Enemiga Rodriguez, PMS #369, OrFun #25, Team Dirty Sanchez #116, Pelt Head #29, Muff #4091

I'm a woman. I have about 650 jumps on my Mirage and I love it. I thought the ad was funny. I'd probably buy another Mirage, but not based on the ad. I just wish they'd release their version of the Skyhook. Enemiga Rodriguez, PMS #369, OrFun #25, Team Dirty Sanchez #116, Pelt Head #29, Muff #4091

I know it's not a beer,but my favorite drink is maker's mark on the rocks. Don't have a favorite beer, but generally prefer reds. Abita amber is a good one.

So, Bolas, are you DPH #-1??? Enemiga Rodriguez, PMS #369, OrFun #25, Team Dirty Sanchez #116, Pelt Head #29, Muff #4091

Belize, hands down. Enemiga Rodriguez, PMS #369, OrFun #25, Team Dirty Sanchez #116, Pelt Head #29, Muff #4091

That makes a lot of sense. I just got this new jumpsuit in February and started using the leg pockets on it for my cell phone storage. My previous jumpsuit had the storage pocket inside , near the zipper on the chest. This jumpsuit doesn't have one of those or I would keep it there, maybe I'll have one added. I always felt like it was more protected there anyway.

Thanks for all the feedback. It wasn't an IPhone, it was a plain old Samsung flip phone. I've taken it jumping LOTS of times without any problems. I might try taking it apart and drying it out...it still works, I just can't see the screen (so the only people I can call are ones on speed dial). I guess I could still use the voice dial too. Ended up adding a line of service and I got a Droid to replace it. Not going to take that thing jumping! If I can get my old phone working I might put that on the extra line and take that one jumping. I'll try the plastic bag thing with the rice. I have Verizon, so no SIM cards. Glad to hear I'm not the only one who's had a cell phone get humidity damaged! Enemiga Rodriguez, PMS #369, OrFun #25, Team Dirty Sanchez #116, Pelt Head #29, Muff #4091

Our very own Psycho Bob made the front page of the FAA employees home page today. Man, he sure is famous! Here is the link to the whole article.... Way to go Psycho!!!!!!! Enemiga Rodriguez, PMS #369, OrFun #25, Team Dirty Sanchez #116, Pelt Head #29, Muff #4091

So, after several off landings and one in particular at a boogie where no one even noticed that I landed off, I ALWAYS take my cell phone with me when I skydive. I wear it in my jumpsuit (or pants) pocket and have never had any problems until this past weekend. So, this past weekend was particularly hot and humid in north Georgia. I wore my phone, as usual, in the pocket on the leg of my jumpsuit. Easier to access it there than if it was inside my jumpsuit. So I get down from one jump and the screen is totally white. The guy at the store tells me it has gotten wet because the thing on the back under the battery has turned pink. I did not get it wet. So I *think* the condensation from the cool air at altitude changing quickly to steamy hot air on the ground caused enough condensation in my phone to cause it to stop working. So I have some questions...has this ever happened to anyone else? Would putting the phone inside a ziplock bag prevent this problem? I don't want to stop jumping with my phone in my pocket, but I sure don't want to break another one! Although this time maybe I should get the warranty. Enemiga Rodriguez, PMS #369, OrFun #25, Team Dirty Sanchez #116, Pelt Head #29, Muff #4091

I would recommend Zhills over Deland, for being more up-jumper friendly and less of a "team training" DZ. Sometimes it's hard to find people to jump with at Deland if you don't already have a group to jump with. Zhills is VERY friendly and it seems like they always have people organizing. Eloy is great too. They do have bunkhouses if it gets too cold, and the tunnel is awesome! I've been to the tunnel in Perris, it seemed like a pretty nice DZ but I haven't jumped there. I haven't been to the others on your list so I can't comment on them. Good luck and have fun! Sounds like a blast.

Get video on your next jump. Video is a great learning tool. Have you gotten any video of any of your jumps yet? And just keep trying! You'll get it eventually.

+1....don't drink the water!!!!! Oh, and the next big event at the Farm is probably at Halloween. There might be something before that at Labor Day or something, but Halloween at the Farm is always a good time. Check out the event forums, there's a thread on it.

Unless you're planning on a medical retirement, Civil Service is not going to let you retire at 40. I know, I'm CSRS retired. JerryBaumchen Yeah, I'm pretty sure FERS won't either. FERS basically replaced CSRS for all the "newer" hires. But I haven't really looked at the benefits too closely, with only 9 years in civil service I'm still a looooooooong way from retirement. Enemiga Rodriguez, PMS #369, OrFun #25, Team Dirty Sanchez #116, Pelt Head #29, Muff #4091

Yes, we will owe for sure!!! Should be christened by the end of the weekend. Billy, you should come to our boogie! Enemiga Rodriguez, PMS #369, OrFun #25, Team Dirty Sanchez #116, Pelt Head #29, Muff #4091