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I applaud you myself. These type of threads are always at least entertaining. At least you knew what to expect in terms of advice before starting this thread. That being said. I think you're nuts. I wonder if it would be in bad taste if I started "Yet another downsizing thread". Maybe one about stuffing a Parafoil 282 into a Javelin JNK. Any comments ? "No cookies for you"- GFD "I don't think I like the sound of that" ~ MB65 Don't be a "Racer Hater"

You could try Loveland pass. "No cookies for you"- GFD "I don't think I like the sound of that" ~ MB65 Don't be a "Racer Hater"

Sorry the whole town drunk thing diidn't work out for ya. "No cookies for you"- GFD "I don't think I like the sound of that" ~ MB65 Don't be a "Racer Hater"

" I went skydiving, I went rocky mountain climbing, I went 2.7 seconds on the mechanical horse in front of the K-mart store......." "No cookies for you"- GFD "I don't think I like the sound of that" ~ MB65 Don't be a "Racer Hater"

May have to crank up the AC if it gets any hotter. "No cookies for you"- GFD "I don't think I like the sound of that" ~ MB65 Don't be a "Racer Hater"

Sign of the times ? If so, it sucks. I hope they can revive it if situations improve. "No cookies for you"- GFD "I don't think I like the sound of that" ~ MB65 Don't be a "Racer Hater"

Look ... I'm nearly a grumpy old man - so I now have a new job description and license to be cranky But, but, you're British. I'm fairly certain that your job description states that you must always be polite. You don't want to get deported like that wanker, Andy Copland. "No cookies for you"- GFD "I don't think I like the sound of that" ~ MB65 Don't be a "Racer Hater"

Have you considered streaking in public ? "No cookies for you"- GFD "I don't think I like the sound of that" ~ MB65 Don't be a "Racer Hater"

Well the orginal prediction is wrong. New York and Washington are still standing. Now we just have to wait till September. Unless Chuteless revises his statement again. He is wrong anyway. The Mayans stated long ago that the world will end in August 2012. We have almost enough time for another election. "No cookies for you"- GFD "I don't think I like the sound of that" ~ MB65 Don't be a "Racer Hater"

Have a cookie.

Spare us your lovey dovey details. "No cookies for you"- GFD "I don't think I like the sound of that" ~ MB65 Don't be a "Racer Hater"

Keep on keeping on. I know it isn't the answer or the support you're looking for. But it is all that most of us will ever really have. Chin up. And don't give up. "No cookies for you"- GFD "I don't think I like the sound of that" ~ MB65 Don't be a "Racer Hater"

Will you feel the same way when Gov. Arnold tries to campaign for the presidency in a few years ? "No cookies for you"- GFD "I don't think I like the sound of that" ~ MB65 Don't be a "Racer Hater"

Ummm, what about the expenses for GW's farewell world tour ? The shoe throwing incident pretty much proved what a waste of taxpayer's money that was. "No cookies for you"- GFD "I don't think I like the sound of that" ~ MB65 Don't be a "Racer Hater"

I live in one of those places and know the risk. In fact I've called the cops on a neighbor three times last year for such reasons, including random violence to someone else in my neighborhood and shooting off a handgun (can't own them here). Still, I have no fear, but I'm educated and know how to act and feel no need to arm myself. I never said you needed to arm yourself. Although I'll more than likely get flamed for this. Most people that carry a CCW weapon or keep a weapon solely for home defense are creating a false sense of security. People like to talk big. I saw some breif combat during the Gulf War (I was prepared for that), but I can't say with any certainty what I would do if some stranger walked up to me and shoved a gun in my face. Two very different scenerios. "No cookies for you"- GFD "I don't think I like the sound of that" ~ MB65 Don't be a "Racer Hater"

Pot-stirrer. "No cookies for you"- GFD "I don't think I like the sound of that" ~ MB65 Don't be a "Racer Hater"

I'd rather educate myself to avoid either situation and not live in fear at the randomness of life. For most of us life is random, especially those living in major metropolitan areas. You never know when one of your actions might piss off some random psycho. "No cookies for you"- GFD "I don't think I like the sound of that" ~ MB65 Don't be a "Racer Hater"

More strict gun laws or not, if there is a person out there that means to do you harm, they will find a way to do it. If given a choice, I would much rather be shot to death than beaten to death with a claw hammer. "No cookies for you"- GFD "I don't think I like the sound of that" ~ MB65 Don't be a "Racer Hater"

Maybe I don't get it, especially with my still relative level of inexperience. While Yakar's comments may be seen as insensitive and sarcastic, I fail to see where he wasn't being truthful. Maybe the responsible skydivers of DZ.com can educate me. As I see it, for every 10 responsible skydivers there is at least 1 irresponsible one. And whether you choose to believe it or not, there are those that skydive just so they can brag to others. There is more than enough evidence of this on YouTube and Skydivingmovies.com. People can continue to lecture and preach about BSRs, DZ landing rules, and experience levels before downsizing or entering a certain disipline for as long as they want. But as statistics have shown it will probably do little to change anything. We will always have tools that either ignore the rules or interpret them to their own meaning. As I've seen it, after a few years in the sport you either accept a certain level of callousness towards fatalities or you quit because you can't handle the aspect of another friend dying. "No cookies for you"- GFD "I don't think I like the sound of that" ~ MB65 Don't be a "Racer Hater"

Pics or video, or it isn't a fact. "No cookies for you"- GFD "I don't think I like the sound of that" ~ MB65 Don't be a "Racer Hater"

Sore loser. "No cookies for you"- GFD "I don't think I like the sound of that" ~ MB65 Don't be a "Racer Hater"

Best SC post. Ever. "No cookies for you"- GFD "I don't think I like the sound of that" ~ MB65 Don't be a "Racer Hater"

Email Ted Strong. He's 71 and still jumping. "No cookies for you"- GFD "I don't think I like the sound of that" ~ MB65 Don't be a "Racer Hater"

It took you 69 years to get your A license ? "No cookies for you"- GFD "I don't think I like the sound of that" ~ MB65 Don't be a "Racer Hater"

Knives and other edged weapons are probably next for the banned list. It has already occured in some parts of the UK. "No cookies for you"- GFD "I don't think I like the sound of that" ~ MB65 Don't be a "Racer Hater"