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But looks aren't everything! What day are you lot all showing up? Have I mentioned that you've pissed me off Grue? Edit to add (just because you probably don't know what I'm talking about): Alana Blues, Dave "I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew)

I put radios on my students, but tell them it's only a back-up. Option 1 - training..."I'm teaching you how to do this. Do what I've taught you and you won't need anything else." Option 2 - radio..."Sometimes students feel a bit overwhelmed. Hopefully I've resolved your concerns enough that you won't, but if you do, I'll give you some help with the radio." Option 3 - arrow..."If you don't know what to do, feel like you're not doing things correctly, and haven't heard at least a radio check, look at the arrow in the landing area and see if me or someone else is moving it to direct you." Option 4 - training..."The radio and the arrow shouldn't be necessary and may not work. That's why I'm teaching you what to do on your own. If the radio breaks and I don't land in the landing area, you're going to have to take care of yourself. That shouldn't be a problem though, because that's what I'm training you to do anyhow. Relax. I wouldn't let you jump if I didn't think you understood well enough to land safely." In practice, I'd say most students require a correction or two on Level 1 (though I've had several that needed nothing or just a "flare"). By level 4 I'm expecting that they won't need anything other than a flare command (if that), and it's my intention to have them not wearing a radio by their 6th jump. Blues, Dave "I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew)

If that's when you get there. I'll likely be there well before then! Blues, Dave "I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew)

Sounds like a plan! Stay sober till midnight on New Year's Eve just so I can make a really freaking cold jump? Where do I sign up? Blues, Dave "I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew)

It's all about the sets Mark. While NAMBLA members are within the set of homosexuals, that inclusion says nothing more about homosexuals than it does about men in general. You could just as easily assert that NAMBLA is proof of the "militant male agenda", and it would be just as inane. Blues, Dave "I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew)

I have no freakin' clue...I've lost all my marbles. I'm thinking this one's more of a language riddle than mathematical, the key being that *all* the bags are mislabeled. We know the bag labeled "mixed" must contain either 6 white or 6 black marbles, otherwise it wouldn't be mislabeled. If we pull one marble from it, we'll know which it is. We then replace the "mixed" label with the correct label ("white" or "black"), and ensure that the labels on the other two bags are moved. Blues, Dave "I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew)

Duck farts! Blues, Dave "I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew)

You can, but it isn't correct grammatically. And, but, or, for, yet, nor, and so are coordinating conjunctions. "I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew)

I'm a far cry from being pro-union, but in all fairness I doubt they think they deserve more money just because they're in a union. I suspect it's more likely that they think they deserve more money and can get it because they're in a union. Honest question - is $47,000 a decent wage in New York? I'm under the impression that's like poverty level...one couldn't possibly ever afford to buy a house or anything like that. As for firing them, I'm down with that. I think all workers should have the right to strike, and all employers should have the right to replace them for doing so...unless the contract that they signed specifically states otherwise (either way). Blues, Dave "I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew)

I suggest SudsyFist or JasonRose. Blues, Dave "I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew)

It's ok, I'm going to leave early to make up for it. Blues, Dave "I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew)

It's ok Gia, I slept well enough for both of us. Just think, it could have been worse...someone could have called you just as you were drifting off to sleep. Blues, Dave "I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew)

But with new 1200 thread count sheets, a new Novaform memory foam mattress pad, a couple of new down pillows, and a thick new comforter, I just couldn't bring myself to crawl out of bed. Merry Christmas to me! Blues, Dave "I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew)

It's not uncommon for my mind to wander off to such topics. I live in a heavily Mormon community. There are a lot of people having a lot of kids. And what gets me is that the more kids they have, the more government services they use, but the less taxes they pay. All the while the responsible people are footing the tab for them. I'd like to find a bar that works like that! Sidenote - In the religious discussions in here, this issue is a good example of how we have become a nation of religious principles. A tax system catering to the breeders is just following the successful example of all the religions. Instead of increasing the population of members by convincing others that we've found the best way, we just make more impressionable young minds that will believe whatever we tell them. Blues, Dave "I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew)

I called him an idiot in my other post in this thread, but it was somewhat tongue-in-cheek. In all honesty, I don't think he meets the definition of an idiot, but I also do not consider him intelligent or wise. Blues, Dave "I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew)

George Bush is an idiot, but he's our idiot. Thank god he's already a lame duck (some mandate eh?). I wouldn't go to war for him, but I would for our country. Blues, Dave "I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew)

I dont think its long at all since I got 2 friends from the UK who dont post much on it this AM. Hmmm, maybe I'll just swoop your slot when you end up sick that day. Blues, Dave "I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew)

I won 5 of 7 games and my high score was 124. Blues, Dave "I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew)

I signed up, went through boot camp, and made it to a few months of reserve drills before turning 18. You're right though about needing a parent's signature. Blues, Dave "I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew)

Thats a Joke right?? What could you possibly think was there?? Again.. Common Sense. There is no substitute!! So Animal Planet is the bestiality channel? Blues, Dave "I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew)

You obviously haven't been to LP or hung around Slammer. Blues, Dave "I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew)

Which day is Airspeed day? And how long is the waiting list for 8-way? Blues, Dave "I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew)

Try a nostril hose like you'd use in the 02 system on a high altitude jump. Blues, Dave "I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew)

And here I thought that whole "French people are rude" was just a myth. Blues, Dave "I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew)

Without knowing you or anything about you, I can say that most folks seem to realize by 100 jumps that they're not yet ready to teach. You could be the rare exception that is ready when you meet the bare-bones minimum, but I've yet to meet such a jumper. Blues, Dave "I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew)