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I'm more worried about being late than my safety. What if I missed an important skydive??? If ya called on the sat phone...I'd hold the dive for ya...you saying I'm not IMPORTANT?! Just the opposite... I'd have to fall on my sword if I missed a skydive with you. In fact, the mere thought just gave me a shudder. I'm goin' car shoppin'!

hey watch those cheap prices - i own a shop and to do a propper trans flush costs me $45 - $70 depending on type of fluid since a shop will only work on a profit basis what did you really get ? definatly no a good job I have my car repaired at a shop that is owned by a Ford dealership. I know it costs more, but they have always treated me well... free loaner cars, discounts for the slightest reason, repairs done right the first time, bending over backwards to accommodate my schedule... When I've gone to non-dealer, independent mechanics, I've had a lot of problems. I pay more for a repair for piece of mind. I'm a woman... What do I know about cars? I just want it to work without a lot of hassle. What do you call a beautiful, sunny day that comes after two cloudy, rainy ones? -- Monday.

You could always just get a satellite phone and a handgun...then being 'stranded' might not be such a worry! I'm more worried about being late than my safety. What if I missed an important skydive???

Did you catch where she said this? I think she knows she'd get more value out it as a trade, but prefers the feeling she'll get out of being charitable. Thanks Dave...

OK: I've given my opinion, so there's not much left to add to this thread. It's time to tell us what kind of car you have and what kind you are thinking of getting. Alright... Since you stayed on topic, and I found your opinion helpful, I'll tell you.

I'm not sure whether to congratulate you or not. Is it immoral, illegal, or fattening? If not, why bother... Enjoy it, whatever it is.

You still haven't said the make, model and year of the car Quote I've intentionally left out that information because I didn't want the discussion to go off on another tangent... like whether I should donate or trade-in the old car. The only reason I mentioned that information was to let everyone know that I didn't need to get any money out of the older car in order to buy the newer car. The question is: Is it time to get a newer car or can I safely wait? I always do regular maintenance, but I'm not good at knowing when to cut my losses. There are benefits to owning an older car. For example, I was backing out of a parking space at the DMV after securing the title to the latest car. Another car came out of nowhere, and I hit his bumper. The accident caused great anxiety because I'd just gotten the car! Earlier this year my car had a fight with a pole in a parking garage, and lost. Ah, who cares? The car has too many miles on it to worry about a ding on the bumper.

I bought my last car on e-Bay. I saved $8,000 and 10,000 in miles over an identical car at a local dealer. E-bay doesn't take trade-ins. I could have Carmax buy it from me, but I probably wouldn't get the trade-in value. I like the idea of giving it to charity. ***If money really is so plentiful for you, then you definitely should get a new car, no need to wonder anymore. It is my theory that the new car smell is physically addictive. I'm not real enthusiastic about becoming an addict. I'm already an adrenaline junkie. What do you call a beautiful, sunny day that comes after two cloudy, rainy ones? -- Monday.

I lived in a rural area when I was a child so I only saw ice cream trucks at the Independence Day celebration. I always bought a Nutty Buddy. When my children were small, I was a total Earth Mother who read all labels. If a food had any form of sugar in it, I wouldn't buy it. Whenever the truck would come through the neighborhood, I'd tell the kids that it was the 'Ding Ding' truck. It was exciting to hear the truck go 'Ding Ding.' They didn't appreciate that when they got older and realized my ruse.

My usual tradition is to make a car payment to myself every month. That way, I earn interest on the money instead of paying interest. When my car reaches 100,000 miles, I get a newer (never new) one and pay cash. I love my current car so much that I just took it in for it's 125,000 mile checkup. It's been very dependable and has rarely needed any major repairs. Today the mechanic found that I will need a $500 repair before it will pass inspection by the end of July. I put about 22,000 miles on a vehicle per year. I frequently drive to remote dropzones alone so I want to know that my car won't leave me stranded. It's worth about $3,000 as a trade-in. I'll probably just donate it to charity and take the tax deduction because it's easier. I have the cash for a newer one, but I really love this car. Should I replace it now? What do you call a beautiful, sunny day that comes after two cloudy, rainy ones? -- Monday.

Tell me something that I don't know. He sent me some sunshine in an envelope last week.

I wouldn't think so! What if there were a malfunction? Congratulations Shari! I hope you enjoy it!

Well, we wanted a smallish wedding, and there are way too many skydivers I know to invite. So, we're not inviting any! We just figured we'd take a bunch of pizza and beer up to the dz one day to celebrate. Hey, maybe I should have a boogie. Beer's on me! Why not? If a well-known and beloved wingsuiter can have a "Leaving Florida" Boogie, you can certainly have a "Wedding Reception" Boogie. Tip: Ask for jump tickets as a wedding present.

***Womens Forum Jun 5, 2006 What Would Be Your Dream Wedding? [skymama] I'd just be happy marrying George Clooney at the courthouse. ***lmao...no, sadly enough, it's not George. A girl can still have her fantasies though, and my fiance knows about him too. It's not George? Well, is the courthouse going to be big enough for all of us? Maybe you should reconsider and have the wedding in a stadium.

Oooo!!! Oooo!!! I know who it is... You told us last year at this time.

***I'd hide the markers from my husband in a better place since he never puts anything away. I'm sure he had a hand in this. Have you ever heard the question: "If a tree falls in the wilderness, and no one is there to hear it, is it still my husband's fault?" The answer is a resounding... Yes!!!...

I'd hide the markers from my husband in a better place since he never puts anything away.

Good for you! This is my lower back tat, they put it too high up but oh well. Just wait a few years. It'll be just where you wanted it to be originally.

Without a doubt... frying bacon...

Hey!... Didn't I see them at the airport? Happy Birthday Nina!

Here's what I want to know. Did you realize that it was Jump 666 before going up? or did you notice it after? I've never thought about it before. Now I'm going to be paranoid. What do you call a beautiful, sunny day that comes after two cloudy, rainy ones? -- Monday.

Skydive Carolina... "Where seldom is heard a discouraging word, And the skies are not cloudy all day." Well... the skies may have been cloudy, but the atmosphere wasn't. Everyone was so welcoming. I felt right at home immediately.

It's rare that someone will grow up without some grief in their lives - It is your choice about what you do with your life now Human beings are like tea bags - you don't get to know them until they have been through hot water The moon is not bothered by the baying of wolves Life is a quarry in which we mine our character You are as strong as the challenges you face You may not be able to control your emotions, but you can control your actions Misery is to be overcome, not marinated in Growth takes time There are no shortcuts to anyplace worth going Whether you believe you can, or believe you can't, you're absolutely right If you don't take care of your body, where will you live? Change occurs when the pain of not changing gets more unbearable than the fear of changing Don't "should" on yourself or anybody else Failing is not failure Excuses do NOT prevent consequences Progress, not perfection Drink the water and spit out the mud Worms to butterflies Worry is like a rocking chair, it is something to do, but it gets you nowhere Negative habits will atrophy from disuse The person who stands still saying "it can't be done" gets passed by someone else who is doing "it" You wouldn't worry about what people think of you if you knew how seldom they do The first thing to do when you find yourself in a hole is to stop digging Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away Destiny is no matter of chance. It is a matter of choice: It is not a thing to be waited for, it is a thing to be achieved.” William Jennings Bryan The bubbling brook would lose its song if you removed the rocks. Is this the hill you want to die on? Bitterness is the poison that you drink in the hopes that someone else will die “Nothing is ever lost by courtesy. It is the cheapest of pleasures, costs nothing, and conveys much.” – Erastus Wiman What do you call a beautiful, sunny day that comes after two cloudy, rainy ones? -- Monday.

Birthday! Tryin' to catch up with me? It ain't gonna work. Have a blessed day, and don't do anything that I wouldn't do. What do you call a beautiful, sunny day that comes after two cloudy, rainy ones? -- Monday.

And I did buy twice as much of my favorite Corona... with double limes... Planning on getting drunk? I just might get really wild and crazy and have three Coronas this weekend! The limes make it healthy... Vitamin C, ya know. What do you call a beautiful, sunny day that comes after two cloudy, rainy ones? -- Monday.