skydiverbrian

31 points for me. Good thing you didn't ask about who has a trailer at the DZ... In a world full of people, only some want to fly... isn't that crazy! --Seal

What are the dates? If the school semester's over when you get here, I could offer a ride. In a world full of people, only some want to fly... isn't that crazy! --Seal

Deland is cool. They let me jump there and I have purple sparkly toenails. In a world full of people, only some want to fly... isn't that crazy! --Seal

I got mine from Identity Checks. While you're ordering, mention to them that they need to add some new pics to the choices. In a world full of people, only some want to fly... isn't that crazy! --Seal

I'm a medic. The pay sucks, the hours suck, and no one ever says thanks. But the job is awesome! Haven't found anything yet that challenges my brain more (except relationships, and they just give me headaches). In a world full of people, only some want to fly... isn't that crazy! --Seal

"You want me to dock WHERE?!" In a world full of people, only some want to fly... isn't that crazy! --Seal

Hey! I heard that! In a world full of people, only some want to fly... isn't that crazy! --Seal

About 1200 miles to home. But only 40 or so to Deland. In a world full of people, only some want to fly... isn't that crazy! --Seal

Welcome to Florida. Remember - you're only allowed one bottle of nice weather to bring home. The rest stays here. In a world full of people, only some want to fly... isn't that crazy! --Seal

I agree. Unless, of course, you're just past legal (18-21) in which case tighty-whities are just fine! In a world full of people, only some want to fly... isn't that crazy! --Seal

I can't jump till the winter break from school. So until then, I live vicariously through you people. Thanks! In a world full of people, only some want to fly... isn't that crazy! --Seal

trolling In a world full of people, only some want to fly... isn't that crazy! --Seal

I know how you feel. As I recall earlier this summer, someone we both know hooked their canopy over the wind flag near the packing tent. At least he could blame it on an unfamiliar landing area. In a world full of people, only some want to fly... isn't that crazy! --Seal

Choose your words carefully.... there's some of us from the "other team" here! In a world full of people, only some want to fly... isn't that crazy! --Seal

First, let me say that I've never been to a bathhouse. I can admit, however, that on occassion, I've met a good-looking tandem student and improvised with woods, the river, and maybe the pond (SDC'ers didn't hear that -- don't want to ruin my angelic reputation) You're right about selective enforcement - it's bullshit. But, unfortunately, that's the way it goes. Every law ever written is selectively enforced. Laws are not written to protect - they're written to penalize. To that end, they're selectively enforced on whoever "they" feel like penalizing at the moment. As for straight versus gay "safe sex", you're wrong. I've worked for a health clinic and can tell you that straight people (in general) are far less concerned with safe sex than the gay crowd. Luckily, the attitude is changing, so progress is at hand. Most of the diseases spread don't come from bathhouses anyway - they come right off the street. Seems to me a better solution would be for the authorities to just relax and leave everyone alone. After all, it's just sex. In a world full of people, only some want to fly... isn't that crazy! --Seal

I'm a paramedic. It's awesome! In a world full of people, only some want to fly... isn't that crazy! --Seal

Good job. Probably worth writing to JEMS about. We have our share of "urban outdoorsman" here, and I know exactly what you mean. Congratulations on the save! In a world full of people, only some want to fly... isn't that crazy! --Seal

Girls, girls, girls.... this is not a skydiver/student/dz/relationship thing. It's a boy/girl thing. Boys don't communicate the way girls do. If she's so interested in him, then just say so. What's all the sitting around playing games, analyzing every pause in a conversation, waiting for him to make a move, etc... Just get off your ass, bring him a beer and say what you have to say. The direct approach is always best. p.s. Narci, Keith, etc... this approach works for us folks, too! In a world full of people, only some want to fly... isn't that crazy! --Seal

The only reason we have police dogs is because the cops aren't allowed to just shoot anymore. Now they have to use non-lethal means. I'm for switching back to the good old days where they shoot first and ask questions later. (Of course, today we have tasers, so that's the best of both worlds) With the exception of some small towns in Alabama and Tennessee, the cops won't chase you unless you've committed a crime. That makes you a criminal, and you had damn well better know that surrender is better than pursuit. If it takes a couple of dipshits getting shot to learn the lesson, then so be it. In a world full of people, only some want to fly... isn't that crazy! --Seal

How about the deaf tandem student in Hastings who made three jumps, then sued because they wouldn't give her a sign-language interpreter for free. click here In a world full of people, only some want to fly... isn't that crazy! --Seal

T1 --- don't take those negative comments to heart. I, for one, really appreciate what you did. It made me feel like I was back home. And I'm sure that plenty more folks were glad to have you keeping up with the goings-on all week. In a world full of people, only some want to fly... isn't that crazy! --Seal

Let me elaborate my position.... If you get hurt while I'm around, I'll be right at your side rendering the best care I can give. I'll splint what's broken, stop what's bleeding, or (God forbid) do CPR all the way to a hospital. I do not have the resources to pay the medical bills for anyone who gets hurt. I will, however, drive you to the doctor, cook you dinner, or run to Blockbuster for you. I do not believe in but I do believe in individual responsibility. In a world full of people, only some want to fly... isn't that crazy! --Seal

You are responsible for you. If you hook yourself in, I'll feel sad because you're gone, but I won't give you any pity. You made the choice. If you get hurt and have huge medical bills, I might buy you a beer, but you made the choice to be insurance-liberated, so deal with it. That's my cold, harsh opinion. In a world full of people, only some want to fly... isn't that crazy! --Seal

Well, if he needs some "therapy" after that, I'd be happy to oblige! I am a paramedic, after all. I'm sure I can make him "all better"! In a world full of people, only some want to fly... isn't that crazy! --Seal

Wow Narci! I guess your secret's out now! In a world full of people, only some want to fly... isn't that crazy! --Seal