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Some people's "standards" aren't quite so specific. Blues, Dave "I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew)

Easy to meet and worth meeting are two very different things. I'd rather sit at home in front of a computer than lower my standards to accomodate most of the women I can meet by going out in the real world that surrounds me. Blues, Dave "I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew)

:9:0 9 tandems, that's it. Next weekend I've promised to do some AFF and some coach jumps and maybe even a couple non-working jumps! Blues, Dave "I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew)

Wow!

This is what I do if there's more than a couple twists on an Icarus and my student is of any decent size. It's kinda awkward but their assistance does seem to help. Plus, it gives them something to do other than worry about why I'm making such a fuss behind them. Blues, Dave "I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew)

You might be surprised. I suggest taking a look at this fuel savings calculator: http://www.fordvehicles.com/escapehybrid/how/index.asp?movie=savings It adds up - I put in that I only drive 10 miles per day (pretty true), and that my last fillup cost $60 (definitely true), and it came back with a savings of about $9000 per year. That's close to an extra 400 jumps per year. Something seems a little off with that math. In order to save $9000/year on gas, you'd first have to be spending $9000/year. If you drive 10 miles per day, that's ~3650 miles per year. Are you only getting 1 mpg currently? Blues, Dave "I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew)

Sorry, but with my new XM en route, I have to disagree. Blues, Dave "I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew)

What he said. If you're set on an SUV, the FJ Cruiser is cool, has Toyota reliability behind it, and apollard can hook you up. I wouldn't buy a Ford Escape (hybrid or not) unless they've dramatically improved the reliability. If you don't drive much, your bank account shouldn't vary too much on fuel consumption anyhow. Blues, Dave "I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew)

You'll have to be a bit more specific if you want me to understand what you're saying. ACLU was not (to my knowledge) involved in any secret espionage contract with the NSA, therefore their standing to to bring suit is not barred by Totten. Blues, Dave "I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew)

Woo hoo party in the Northwest! Kelel01 Livendive McBeth NWFlyer Just cuz it looked like you need a name starting with L in there. The middle of the alphabet is now spoken for... Blues, Dave "I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew)

OK. but I get to wear the spurs this time. I still get to be the outside of the spoon! Blues, Dave "I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew)

So are mine. Blues, Dave "I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew)

There was a Clay and a Ruben, and I think one of them won it, but I'm not sure what year that was. The judges are Paula Abdul (an ex-singer/dancer), Simon (frequently maligned for being brutally honest), and Randy (some black guy). That's the extent of my American Idol knowledge. Blues, Dave "I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew)

Didn't Battlestar Galactica end production back in the 80's? Veronica Mars = sci fi? Blues, Dave "I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew)

Sunflower seeds are an occasional craving, but pumpkin seeds are a staple. Especially the Spitz-brand seasoned pumpkin seeds. David and Planters pale by comparison. Blues, Dave "I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew)

24 is guaranteed. The jury is out on Lost, as I might just wait for the season DVD given how last year went. I've watched a couple episodes of Gray's Anatomy recently and thought it was ok, but I can't say I'll be watching every week. Lots of DVDs and high-def movies on HBO/Cinemax/Showtime/Starz/TMC. Movies are way better than TV. Blues, Dave "I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew)

If they're not, it's only 15 yards to the next one. Blues, Dave "I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew)

On the non-criminal side of things, electric star isn't particularly bright. I know a guy who likes hooky-bobbing on rollerblades, at 40+ mph, without protective gear, while spinning around & skating backwards & such. Blues, Dave "I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew)

When I was fishing for a living, I was deckboss on a couple different boats. I hired a guy in Seattle once and we took him to Alaska with us to teach him how to fish. He was one of these disgusting people and I got after him about it at the end of his second trip. His response was "Hey, it's my food, I can eat it however I like." Knowing the boat owner had fired a guy the year before for licking his fingers while eating, I was quite confident in replying, "Yes you can, but you're gonna have to do it somewhere else." When we docked in Sitka, AK I welcomed him to pack his shit and get off the boat...approximately 2,000 miles from home by car. At least I promised to mail his final check to the address he'd given our accountant. Check this guy out. Blues, Dave "I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew)

Nope. I can't fake the joy of someone else doing the work, even when I try it with my hand asleep. Blues, Dave "I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew)

I have no idea if or when he has said that. I suppose that might be why I haven't claimed otherwise. Blues, Dave You implied they were comparable now didn't you I said they both have claimed to be following God's will. Note there's no mention of controlling time anywhere in that sentence. Blues, Dave "I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew)

I thought the same thing. Blues, Dave "I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew)

I have no idea if or when he has said that. I suppose that might be why I haven't claimed otherwise. Blues, Dave "I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew)

"Judicial attempt to take power"?! Taking power would require that the President first had the power. Since when has he had the legitimate authority to ignore the following? Blues, Dave "I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew)

It's wierd how different people are in this regard. Just in the last year, I can think of one novice who frequently came to me for advice, and then tossed it out the window and did what she wanted, and another who frequently would ask me questions and then use my answers as loose guidance at best (much better than nothing). The ones that stick out in my mind the most though are the ones who don't ask advice in the first place, and it's rarely egotism as much as just not recognizing there's an aspect they haven't considered. A 4-way of A-license holders whose plan in the event of a funnel is to break into two 2-ways, not realizing the danger of doing totally separate skydives in close proximity to each other. A novice who decides independently to spend her solo jump working on her tracking skills, and doesn't realize the direction she tracks is kinda important to the safety of herself and others. These people don't decide to do these things because they're stupid, or because they think they know it all, they just don't have the experience that triggers a "Warning - Insufficient Planning" alarm to go off in their heads. Eventually, we all learn that the limits of our knowledge should be bounding criteria, with exceptions being calculated and considered. Right now I'm wondering how to encourage the questions and requests for advice to come earlier. Blues, Dave "I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew)