Tink1717

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  1. You left out "Local cops are stupid and prone to asking stupid questions that have obvious answers". Like, when covered in sweat at the end of a ten mile run, "Have you been exercising?" Skydivers don't knock on Death's door. They ring the bell and runaway... It really pisses him off. -The World Famous Tink. (I never heard of you either!!) AA #2069 ASA#33 POPS#8808 Swooo 1717
  2. I don't see ANY difference between this particular boogie and any other themed boogie. If POPS, JFTC and others can do it, why can't gays? Good for them, go for it. Skydivers don't knock on Death's door. They ring the bell and runaway... It really pisses him off. -The World Famous Tink. (I never heard of you either!!) AA #2069 ASA#33 POPS#8808 Swooo 1717
  3. This has GOT to be some kind of record. On a local message e-mail tree, it began as a dicussion of the exit altitude of the last few record big ways (300, 357, 400) and within four replies was completly about emoticons. It boggles the mind. So, how fast can you drift a thread? Skydivers don't knock on Death's door. They ring the bell and runaway... It really pisses him off. -The World Famous Tink. (I never heard of you either!!) AA #2069 ASA#33 POPS#8808 Swooo 1717
  4. I've done several triathlons. Three half Ironman, ten olympic distance and ten sprint distance. To start with, you need to start training for each individual event. You need to bike as well as swim with your running program. If you have an olympic distance in mind I'd suggest doing, or getting to where you CAN do, five miles per week swimming, eighty mile per week riding and twenty miles a week running. Make sure that at least one of those exercise events per week is equal to, or in excess of, the competition distance. Allow for enough prep time so that you can have at least seven, and preferably ten days of active rest prior to the event. Most of the top triathletes use time trail bikes for the competition. The advantages of TT bike over standard bikes are that with a 650C wheel the bike can accelerate faster than a 700C wheel road bike. Also, with the less rigid rules governing TT bikes there is more in the way of frame geometry available. This can have a significanrt effect on power delivery. That being said, TT and tri bikes, because they are on the exotic side, tend to be expensive. Although I like my tri bike better than any 700C bike I've ridden, I've got over $5K into it. (With no wife, kids or girlfriend, I have a big toy budget) Also, depending on what event your are prepping for, you might need a wet suit. The best brand (IMHO) is Quintana Roo. Be careful about buying a suit from anyplace, often wet suits meant for surfing don't do well in triathlon. Be ready to spend around $200 for a good QR suit. You will also need to think about the transition between the events. The most difficult transition is from bike to run. You will become "velocitized" on the bike and in the transition from bike to run you will want to run as fast as you were going on the bike. You will have to seriously gate your run back. This is a lot harder than it sounds. This can make or break your event. If you fry yourself on any of the transitions, you will be done. PM me if you want more or want some specific program questions. Skydivers don't knock on Death's door. They ring the bell and runaway... It really pisses him off. -The World Famous Tink. (I never heard of you either!!) AA #2069 ASA#33 POPS#8808 Swooo 1717
  5. No, that won't happen. The democrats are done as a force in national politics. They are unable to field any electable candidates either now or in the near future. We will have only republican presidents for the foreseeable future. Skydivers don't knock on Death's door. They ring the bell and runaway... It really pisses him off. -The World Famous Tink. (I never heard of you either!!) AA #2069 ASA#33 POPS#8808 Swooo 1717
  6. We will be at war with Iran within five years. Skydivers don't knock on Death's door. They ring the bell and runaway... It really pisses him off. -The World Famous Tink. (I never heard of you either!!) AA #2069 ASA#33 POPS#8808 Swooo 1717
  7. I would watch. I have seen many, many bodies of the dead in 25 years in the Fire Dept. I have seen two jumpers go in since I entered the sport. It has never occurred to me to look away. Skydivers don't knock on Death's door. They ring the bell and runaway... It really pisses him off. -The World Famous Tink. (I never heard of you either!!) AA #2069 ASA#33 POPS#8808 Swooo 1717
  8. My personal favorite comes from a place that no longer exists (The Sushi Cafe in Fells Point, Baltimore, MD). It's called the 3-D roll. Tuna, Flounder and Salmon on the inside, Tobiko (flying fish roe) on the out side. Rolled inside out, dipped in a little bit of soy and a touch of wasabi, it is nothing short of nectar of the gods. mmmmmm.
  9. I'm curious, what is your source for this figure? (I'm not being critical, I'm just interested in seeing the source.)
  10. Come to Delmarva. We have a cool Otter and even better staff. The Beach is only a half an hour away and the night scene around the DZ is cool. The only drawback to the place is the stupid Bay Bridge. Also, $6K is plenty for what you want to do. Skydivers don't knock on Death's door. They ring the bell and runaway... It really pisses him off. -The World Famous Tink. (I never heard of you either!!) AA #2069 ASA#33 POPS#8808 Swooo 1717
  11. That means last year $30K slipped through my fingers. Skydivers don't knock on Death's door. They ring the bell and runaway... It really pisses him off. -The World Famous Tink. (I never heard of you either!!) AA #2069 ASA#33 POPS#8808 Swooo 1717
  12. Running cable lines under, over or through public property is different than regulating and far away from content regulation. I don't care how local governments and private companies work out access issues for cable or other communications. Nor should such actions be enumerated in the constitution. But I seriously want ALL levels of government out of the content business. Skydivers don't knock on Death's door. They ring the bell and runaway... It really pisses him off. -The World Famous Tink. (I never heard of you either!!) AA #2069 ASA#33 POPS#8808 Swooo 1717
  13. IOW: In other words IIRC: If I recall correctly TTFN: Ta ta for now AFAIK: As far as I know IMNSHO: In my not so humble opinion FWIW: For what it's worth DILLIGAF: Do I look like I give a fuck? OHIO: Of historical interest only POS: person over shoulder (or if you're a kid, parent over shoulder) RTFM: Read the fucking manual RTFQ: Read the fucking question ATFQ: Answer the fucking question RU: are you NE1: anyone That should get you through for a while. Skydivers don't knock on Death's door. They ring the bell and runaway... It really pisses him off. -The World Famous Tink. (I never heard of you either!!) AA #2069 ASA#33 POPS#8808 Swooo 1717
  14. This would apply only to government, not to individuals. This would not apply to the case of qualifications (just like it is now). IOW, if you can't pay, you don't qualify. I think you misunderstand. The assignment of channels, frequencies and such are the only things a government, at any level, should be allowed to regulate. Also, I think you statement about cable systems running on government owned facilities might be wrong. We here in MD have had cable for 30 years and none of it is owned by the government. All cables, relay gear and even the poles are 100% private. All of them. Biology dictates that issues of reproductive freedom fall more heavily on women then men. Therefore it is women who are in need of protection for their reproductive rights. Where has this been criticized? The only place I know of where Lemon is controversial is that of the fundementalist religions who are continually trying to skirt it. Relief for disasters is not deployment for the purpose of war. The posting of garrisons at embassies is a legitimate security use and is not related to war. I'm talking about restricting the White House from making wars willy nilly without the consent of the people. Funding would be at the level of the election. Feds pay for feds, states pay for state, local pays for locals etc... This is a copy of the process in The Netherlands. All parties work for the courts. All parties are independent and are free to pursue any and all leads. The legislature, guided by the courts would establish the criteria for frivolous lawsuits and would establish severe penalties. Skydivers don't knock on Death's door. They ring the bell and runaway... It really pisses him off. -The World Famous Tink. (I never heard of you either!!) AA #2069 ASA#33 POPS#8808 Swooo 1717
  15. Yep. I have my own private "Bounce/Biff Bingo" Skydivers don't knock on Death's door. They ring the bell and runaway... It really pisses him off. -The World Famous Tink. (I never heard of you either!!) AA #2069 ASA#33 POPS#8808 Swooo 1717
  16. 26% gay. Didn't know I was ANY % gay. Skydivers don't knock on Death's door. They ring the bell and runaway... It really pisses him off. -The World Famous Tink. (I never heard of you either!!) AA #2069 ASA#33 POPS#8808 Swooo 1717
  17. Yes. More or less, they are about universal freedoms. Freedom from sratification. Skydivers don't knock on Death's door. They ring the bell and runaway... It really pisses him off. -The World Famous Tink. (I never heard of you either!!) AA #2069 ASA#33 POPS#8808 Swooo 1717
  18. Last time I jumped Burners balloon, it was $65. That was BEFORE the gas prices went nuts. Skydivers don't knock on Death's door. They ring the bell and runaway... It really pisses him off. -The World Famous Tink. (I never heard of you either!!) AA #2069 ASA#33 POPS#8808 Swooo 1717
  19. < stands up> < snaps salute> Well said sir!
  20. Take a LONG break. Maybe sit out an entire season. When you come back, if you're still bored, find something else to do. Boredom breeds complacency. Complacency kills. Skydivers don't knock on Death's door. They ring the bell and runaway... It really pisses him off. -The World Famous Tink. (I never heard of you either!!) AA #2069 ASA#33 POPS#8808 Swooo 1717
  21. 1. Remove the ability of the courts to grant awards from "deep pocket" parties that are not involved in the mechanics of the case. 2. Universal non discrimination clause. No discrimination against any person, for any reason. 3. An end to capital punishment. 4. Remove the government, federal, state and local, from the content of media, news ,broadcast and print. Restrict the government to regulating the airways for the sole purpose of frequency assignment. 5. Restore punitive damages. 6. Repeal the court stripping clause. 7. Establish universal reproductive freedom for women. 8. Redefine the first amendment. Establish the "lemon test" as the criteria for church/state separation. 9. Repeal the tax exempt status of churches. 10. Remove the right of the legislature to restrict the administration in matters of foreign affairs. 11. Restrict military deployment to only declared wars. Only two thirds majority to declare war. 12. Establish full public funding for all elections. 13. Remove the practice of criminal defense to the courts. IOW, all criminal attorneys work for the courts. No jackpot justice for rich defendants. 14. Establish severe penalties for white collar crime and frivolous law suits. Comments? Skydivers don't knock on Death's door. They ring the bell and runaway... It really pisses him off. -The World Famous Tink. (I never heard of you either!!) AA #2069 ASA#33 POPS#8808 Swooo 1717
  22. Tink1717

    Plane Catch

    I saw it tonight for the first time. I know it was on before, but I was working night shift. Does anyone know how many times Greg has done this? I know he did it on Good Stuff too, but has he done it elsewhere? Skydivers don't knock on Death's door. They ring the bell and runaway... It really pisses him off. -The World Famous Tink. (I never heard of you either!!) AA #2069 ASA#33 POPS#8808 Swooo 1717
  23. Tink1717

    hmph.

    Me too. I'm strating to look at tall buildings and think, "man, if I packed with the slider down and .... I could make it a five second." Not good. Not good. Skydivers don't knock on Death's door. They ring the bell and runaway... It really pisses him off. -The World Famous Tink. (I never heard of you either!!) AA #2069 ASA#33 POPS#8808 Swooo 1717
  24. /imitation NNNAAAAAAAHHHHHHHH!!!!!!! /imitation Skydivers don't knock on Death's door. They ring the bell and runaway... It really pisses him off. -The World Famous Tink. (I never heard of you either!!) AA #2069 ASA#33 POPS#8808 Swooo 1717
  25. Total bullshit. That one's been floating around the net for a while. Skydivers don't knock on Death's door. They ring the bell and runaway... It really pisses him off. -The World Famous Tink. (I never heard of you either!!) AA #2069 ASA#33 POPS#8808 Swooo 1717