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I've never heard of cropped ears being anything other than a vanity alteration, and in my environment, it can have a negative effect on the dog's health (excessive sand/dust build-up in the ear), however docking tails is sometimes a good thing. Some breeds (e.g. boxers) are prone to injuring their tails and docking removes that possibility. My dog (a boxer) has natural ears, but her dewclaws are removed and her tail is docked. As for the original post, I'm also against declawing cats. Blues, Dave "I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew)

I had a really bad accidental drunk last night and am barely crawling today. I think I'll celebrate by going to bed early! Blues, Dave "I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew)

I don't know what she did...only what I did after seeing your avatar. Is that photoshopped? Wait! I don't want to know! Blues, Dave "I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew)

I instruct by all USPA methods. I'm a pretty good belly flier and novice freeflier. I bought a Birdman suit this weekend (but only have a couple wingsuit jumps), and I like an occasional swoop. Sometimes I go do CRW with friends, and once in awhile I just hang out in the video slot. I've never tried skysurfing though...it just looks boring to me. Basically, I like playing in the sky with my students and my friends, no matter what we're doing. Blues, Dave "I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew)

That's only part of the description. It's "the often sought but rarely caught, ever elusive bearded clam." Blues, Dave "I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew)

The reverse is true as well. Most people suck, regardless of gender. Blues, Dave "I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew)

Yes. Make her take it off, then post an updated picture. Blues, Dave "I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew)

International Brotherhood for Skydiving Instructor Manifestor Packer & Loader Employment ? Blues, Dave "I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew)

LOL - I'm about 220 miles southeast of Seattle. Blues, Dave "I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew)

You two picking me up in Seattle on your way down? "On our way"? Do you know where the Tri-Cities is? Blues, Dave "I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew)

Alright, D22369 and I will be there. Hide the children (or at least cover their eyes). Blues, Dave "I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew)

Everyone's gotta have goals...my goal is to be on *everyone's* shit list. Blues, Dave "I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew)

"Ten consecutive jumps without a cutaway" by NWFlyer. Blues, Dave "I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew)

A thread "on fire", by livendive Blues, Dave "I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew)

I can't believe how many people are wearing those things...they must not know where they've been. Blues, Dave "I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew)

Must be losing it...assuming he ever had "it." Blues, Dave "I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew)

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

Just made his 232 post. Blues, Dave "I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew)

Real rather than imagined. The last time was fine I guess, but I usually appreciate the thought more than the actual sensation...with rare exceptions for the very talented of course. Most of the time, it's a nice warm-up for me, and sometimes a great change of pace, but it's rare that it has the makings of a "main event." I think it's fun, and if turns her on to do it, so much the better. Who am I to say no? (unless it's actually *bad*) Blues, Dave "I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew)

I'll agree that in general, tandems beat up the body more, but I'm not sure how significant it is because I can do either for 10 hours a day. As for hazard pay, I'd say they're probably about equal. However, it's been awhile since I've had a tandem student do anything that I considered hazardous to my health. It was only last fall that I had an AFF student nearly knock me unconscious in freefall. The AFF rating was a lot tougher to get and cost a lot more. I can't fit nearly as many AFF jumps into a day as I can tandems. Although jumping my own rig is nice, it's also wear & tear that I have to bear the cost of instead of someone else. Also, I haven't even tried to do the math, but I'd wager that an average AFF student, over the life of his jumping career, generates more profit for the DZ than an average tandem student. Tandems as a whole are definitely more profitable for the DZ than AFF jumps, but not on a per jumper basis. Blues, Dave "I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew)

I have a choice between two DZ's. One pays $30 for main side or single JM and $25 for reserve side, the other pays $25 and only offers single JM jumps. Neither throws in a packjob. At the same time, I can get $25 to do tandems at one dz or $45 at the other. Hmmm.... Tandem................................AFF Easy rating to get..................Tougher rating to get Fairly easy jump.....................More challenging jump 0.5-1 hour of time..................1-1.5 hours of time Not my gear wear...................My gear wear No packing............................Packing $25-$45...............................$25-$30 I'll continue doing AFF, because I need/want more experience and I like making skydivers more than I like entertaining tourists, but I wish the fees were adjusted to a more appropriate level. Blues, Dave "I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew)

Receiving is usually fun, and occasionally awesome, but I prefer giving. Blues, Dave "I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew)

We have P B & J (plus me, H)! zePhyrHills BJz Blues, Dave "I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew)

On the same jump? Blues, Dave "I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew)

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