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Says the guy who just bought a Tri. Touche' SCR #14809 "our attitude is the thing most capable of keeping us safe" (look, grab, look, grab, peel, punch, punch, arch)

Without justifying anyone's feelings on the matter, you can probably see that most people wouldn't willingly walk into a room where people were belittling them. And that's often what occurs on this forum. I'm guilty of it as well. A good leader who speaks the truth would walk into that room. And more than likely, they would garner support from members by being willing to speak directly to concerns in a public dialogue. Refusing to answer e-mails, pretending that dz.com is a bad thing, and giving "talk to our lawyer" responses is the wrong way to do business. Just tell the truth, and be willing to put your ego aside. You don't need a prepared press release in order to converse with the people you represent. The worst thing to do is to ignore issues and pretend that they don't exist. Stephen Covey (although I've never read his books) describes, standing for a moment in another's shoes and seeing the world through their eyes, is something everyone is capable of, but most of us rarely (if ever) deliberately do. If you're in a position to run USPA and you start to hear grumblings about a situation, just stop for a minute and try to see things how the "grumblers" see them. Communicate if you understand the point of their grumblings, and then address their concerns. It doesn't mean that you can make everything in the organization work perfectly for everyone, but you can at least help members understand why the organization does or does not take action. SCR #14809 "our attitude is the thing most capable of keeping us safe" (look, grab, look, grab, peel, punch, punch, arch)

(Maybe the message got through. Ease up now and reinforce his decision so that it'll stick.)

Just watch out on those night jumps...Triathlon-magnet trees.

It was my first 182 exit as well. I am glad that I had watched a number of videos showing exits from 182 steps. I saw that a good amount of the jumpers did a lot of weathervaning on exit. I just used the same exit body position as a poised exit from a left-side door (but with arms at shoulder-level and back), and made sure that I was stable with the relative wind before reaching back to deploy. It was kind of nice being the only canopy in the air. vid SCR #14809 "our attitude is the thing most capable of keeping us safe" (look, grab, look, grab, peel, punch, punch, arch)

Who will be running in opposition to him? Do we need a write-in campaign?

Since your account currently can't receive private messages, here's a public "thank you" for your work on the board. - David SCR #14809 "our attitude is the thing most capable of keeping us safe" (look, grab, look, grab, peel, punch, punch, arch)

A few bad beers here. I've got to get out of this funk. Every weekend that I don't jump it gets worse. I just want to sit and drink...alone. Anybody else go through this? It's driving me nuts.

Thanks for doing this man. It was good to "be in the room", virtually at least.

How did the BPA do theirs electronically?

Rice, beans, pasta, tortillas, 15 bean soup, salads, water...

Hey, they're going to debut a new USPA web site with enhanced e-commerce functionality. Maybe it'll have the same graphics and testimonials as a bunch of other sites, and only allow you to change your mailing address AFTER is has your credit card information. Sure, you can apply to run for regional director...but it'll have to be in a region that is a 5 hour drive from where you live. Thanks for the video updates!

Yes I can, but not through walls or closed doors Then what, exactly, ARE your super-powers?

Then watch this one... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iys86OcXPY8 SCR #14809 "our attitude is the thing most capable of keeping us safe" (look, grab, look, grab, peel, punch, punch, arch)

Tough to switch with the same partner (both switching).

Ha. Funny as crud.

mmmmmmm dirty martini for me, please. That was dinner last night. 4 Olives, some brine, and Svedka Vodka. No Vermouth please. Tonight was a Bloody Mary and a Screwdriver. Vodka is the Swiss Army Knife of alcohol.

Heh...parracute. Looking at her ebay buyer feedback history, it looks like she's trying to find out if she's smarter than a box full of hammers. her ebay feedback

3 former girlfriends and my wife have all had breast reduction. I just like big boobies. SCR #14809 "our attitude is the thing most capable of keeping us safe" (look, grab, look, grab, peel, punch, punch, arch)

I can just see Parachutist in a plastic wrapper behind the counter at the local Race Track Gas Station.

Danger?

I'd take Scottie any day of the week. Shit, a woman who welds? That's my fantasy. Kari is too girlie. Cute though...but too girlie.

*pulling out his paperwork, and shuffling through the policy to see if there actually is a part that mentions that we all die*

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