damion75

Hmmm - again, I think that we are going off topic here... I have no idea what the CCTV situation is in Northern Ireland. But this thread didn't start as a comparison with the US anyway so your interruption does seem somewhat irrelevant...? *************** Not one shred of evidence supports the theory that life is serious - look at the platypus.

Nah - it'll never catch on!! *************** Not one shred of evidence supports the theory that life is serious - look at the platypus.

Like Clay (probably for the same reasons!) I have learned to say hello, goodbye, beer and some swear words in several different languages! I can get by properly in French and German and you have no idea how useful that has proved to be! People really appreciate that you have made the effort even if you suck...

Aha! this must be an American management technique. For UK middle management training they recommend Sambucca. People expect it to be Gin, but that is where they are going wrong - Gin is strictly for training the Civil Service. *************** Not one shred of evidence supports the theory that life is serious - look at the platypus.

Sounds good... Again a useful skill! Would it be a for-profit business which would still give me time to jump? Like ... all the time? In fact could it be something where I do nothing and people just give me money? PLEASE!!! Shhhh! Actually I probably do! Cool! *************** Not one shred of evidence supports the theory that life is serious - look at the platypus.

Call me a coward but I'm not sure I am ready for that yet! *************** Not one shred of evidence supports the theory that life is serious - look at the platypus.

I agree with you John - totally! It is isn't it? so please try to read all of what I have written below - some rational thought went into it... If I can try to answer this in a way that will make people read it calmly... I think you HAVE partially hit the nail on the head - I truly don't understand what you think the problem is with these cameras (to get back on topic). The common phrase that Britain and America are 'two nations separated by a common language' also extends to our mindsets. From my point of view (and I think, but since it worries you I will not say I know, a lot of others in Britain) the only people who will suffer as a result of CCTV are criminals - muggers, rapists, thieves etc. I guess, although I do not know that you will come back with some statement about personal freedom being at stake but I just can't see how that is a problem. This is a completely different issue from the gun law question - which we could fire up another thread for if you like! I am always game for a good friendly argument/heated discussion!! If you want to have a go at an aspect of the UK which we would probably agree with you on, then have ago at our draconian traffic laws... most Brits hate them!! This quote was bunged in by an American (ChuckBrown) and to be honest I don't know whether he was having a go at me or you since I don't know what this means!

Glad I could help! Maybe I should add 'making people feel good' to my list! But I guess it is not something I can do on demand...well not to guys anyway! *************** Not one shred of evidence supports the theory that life is serious - look at the platypus.

Can you teach 'foxy boxing'? PLEEEEEAAAASE! I am prepared to beg!! *************** Not one shred of evidence supports the theory that life is serious - look at the platypus.

Cheers dude! I am going to buy it probably in August, and definitely one of the air-cooled (bay? not a T25) I mean I will get the mickey taken anyway, but the older ones have some street cred! I am thinking 'porn star purple' fake fur interior! *************** Not one shred of evidence supports the theory that life is serious - look at the platypus.

I just changed my mind - I don't want to look now! *************** Not one shred of evidence supports the theory that life is serious - look at the platypus.

Hmmm - now there is a pleasant thought! Mmmmm - nurses... (female nurses!!!!!!) *************** Not one shred of evidence supports the theory that life is serious - look at the platypus.

I might be getting in touch then - I reckon this is the year I get a camper van - I am sick of living in a tent on the DZ every weekend of the summer!!

I guess that if people just refuse to learn in the sack then you are well placed to beat the hell out of them too!! Hey listening is good too... *************** Not one shred of evidence supports the theory that life is serious - look at the platypus.

Vinny you LIAR!! I remember jumping with you in Eloy - you rock! *************** Not one shred of evidence supports the theory that life is serious - look at the platypus.

Not me - I can't understand how I can put off doing something which I can avoid doing all together!! *************** Not one shred of evidence supports the theory that life is serious - look at the platypus.

As well as Bonehead, I have just been looking at the 2Kcomposites (FF1/FF2) cutaway system. It comes fitted, or you can get it added later. Looks pretty good, but I've never tried it. *************** Not one shred of evidence supports the theory that life is serious - look at the platypus.

Ditto. Apparently having lived in Africa makes me unsuitable... I want to help!!!!! *************** Not one shred of evidence supports the theory that life is serious - look at the platypus.

I think one of the strange things about this site is the diveristy of posters - looking over the threads we have all sorts: Lawyers, policemen, students (lots of!!) of just about every subject, maths/physics teachers, soldiers, finance gurus...and lots more. I reckon you could get advice on just about everything on here as well as skydiving! And do we trust that advice? Hell I don't know but it is a starting point! So what are you good at? What can you advise people about?

I would love to say keep it, but bitter experience suggests that they will ask for it back and being the goverment, they will make you... Better to be sure... they may say it IS yours and then its time to play! *************** Not one shred of evidence supports the theory that life is serious - look at the platypus.

YES PLEASE!! I know that breasts give ME an appetite...!! *************** Not one shred of evidence supports the theory that life is serious - look at the platypus.

I appreciate the original point of the thread, and yes, your USMC guys rock! They are professional and very good at their job. The IWO JIMA spirit lives... Semper Fi But the British Army is better! Seriously though - thumbs up to the USMC.

Well there's something I think everyone can agree on - this is not over (forget Iraq - I mean the whole AQ / global terrorism thing)... I for one will be very interested to see how it turns out. Looks unlikely that I will be out of a job for a while anyway! Unless the Labour Party (UK Govt) are as short sighted as they appear... *************** Not one shred of evidence supports the theory that life is serious - look at the platypus.

Dude - time spent on here is seldom time wasted, unless you want to!! Welcome and enjoy!

No indeed, after all, why would we need him when we have YOU?! You know sooooo much about our national psyche that perhaps you could come and tell us how we should really annoyed about it... 'Gloating' John? Come on - we are getting really close to a personal attack here... I'm not gloating, I just havent made any nasty comments about the US. Why would I? I love it there - you have just the best weather for skydiving...