davjohns

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  1. Wow! Cool dad. I know it just wouldnt be right to kill all the stupid people that we meet.. But do you think it would be appropriate to just remove all of the warning labels and let nature take its course.
  2. Morning everyone. My 16 yo daughter flew solo for the first time yesterday. Hang glider. I'm still pretty stoked. Hope everyone had a great weekend. I know it just wouldnt be right to kill all the stupid people that we meet.. But do you think it would be appropriate to just remove all of the warning labels and let nature take its course.
  3. :0:0 Went hang gliding while the weather was conducive. 16yo daughter did her first solo flight. I was very nervous and proud at the same time. I know it just wouldnt be right to kill all the stupid people that we meet.. But do you think it would be appropriate to just remove all of the warning labels and let nature take its course.
  4. Sorry Nat. You obviously like the field. I hate that the exam is causing you such frustration and heartache. I know it just wouldnt be right to kill all the stupid people that we meet.. But do you think it would be appropriate to just remove all of the warning labels and let nature take its course.
  5. It was shipped to the United States in 2004. The thing will be at least five years old before it ever gets to the station. The part that always gets me about things like that? These guys ARE rocket scientists. I know it just wouldnt be right to kill all the stupid people that we meet.. But do you think it would be appropriate to just remove all of the warning labels and let nature take its course.
  6. Good point. I know it just wouldnt be right to kill all the stupid people that we meet.. But do you think it would be appropriate to just remove all of the warning labels and let nature take its course.
  7. Good morning everyone! Looks like a beautiful weekend here in Alabama. I am going to celebrate by jumping off a mountain with a kite tied to my back (hang gliding). I jumped last week. It's too cold to SCUBA. Gotta divide my time between the hobbies, don't I? I know it just wouldnt be right to kill all the stupid people that we meet.. But do you think it would be appropriate to just remove all of the warning labels and let nature take its course.
  8. Thanks for the comments, everyone. Nice to have one's sanity reaffirmed. Now, if I could convince my daughter that I am normal... I know it just wouldnt be right to kill all the stupid people that we meet.. But do you think it would be appropriate to just remove all of the warning labels and let nature take its course.
  9. Good luck. I'm about even on pessimism and optimism when it comes to marriage. I hope you come out 'heads up'. I know it just wouldnt be right to kill all the stupid people that we meet.. But do you think it would be appropriate to just remove all of the warning labels and let nature take its course.
  10. Thanks for the morning laugh. I went out and bought a copy of V for Vendetta and watched it last night in honor of Guy Fawkes night. Evey Hammond: Who are you? V: Who? Who is but the form following the function of what and what I am is a man in a mask. Evey Hammond: Well I can see that. V: Of course you can. I'm not questioning your powers of observation I'm merely remarking upon the paradox of asking a masked man who he is. Evey Hammond: Oh. Right. I know it just wouldnt be right to kill all the stupid people that we meet.. But do you think it would be appropriate to just remove all of the warning labels and let nature take its course.
  11. Q: Can I ask you a question? A: You just did. Would you like another? I know it just wouldnt be right to kill all the stupid people that we meet.. But do you think it would be appropriate to just remove all of the warning labels and let nature take its course.
  12. Good job of prioritizing. I hope to fly my hang glider this weekend at Lookout Mountain. I know it just wouldnt be right to kill all the stupid people that we meet.. But do you think it would be appropriate to just remove all of the warning labels and let nature take its course.
  13. I see no reason the Gunpowder Treason should ever be forgot. Military guys love to study that kind of stuff. I know it just wouldnt be right to kill all the stupid people that we meet.. But do you think it would be appropriate to just remove all of the warning labels and let nature take its course.
  14. I should get some Muff dives going up at Skydance, too. Thanks for the reminder.
  15. A well formed and toned rear end is a much better indicator of fitness. Plus, perfect breasts are relatively cheap. I know it just wouldnt be right to kill all the stupid people that we meet.. But do you think it would be appropriate to just remove all of the warning labels and let nature take its course.
  16. I became a single father while I was in Iraq. Now that I am back, I am very protective of my 16yo daughter. I let her start driving herself to school last week. This morning, I was heading to work and happened to be in the lane next to her and slightly behind her as we approached a red light. Some punk kid in beat up truck pulled up on her bumper within about a foot and then cut in front of me ( also within inches) in order to be one car length ahead at the light. I was a bit incensed by this guy endangering my daughter like that. I exited my vehicle and approached his open window. I think my words were, "One more brain cell and you would have a pair, buddy. Don't do things like that. It's stupid." He wouldn't look at me, but replied, "Yes, sir". As I returned to my vehicle, my daughter yelled out the window to me to watch my temper. I swear I never get mad about anything, but it was all different with my daughter involved. The guy happened to be continuing in the direction I was going and did not do anything else untoward before reaching what I assume was his job. It might help to understand that I am an Army Officer and I was in uniform when this happened. So...anyone have a similar experience? I ignore rude drivers every day. This one was different because of my daughter. Am I a nut? I know it just wouldnt be right to kill all the stupid people that we meet.. But do you think it would be appropriate to just remove all of the warning labels and let nature take its course.
  17. I have taught multiple martial arts for years. I am in great physical condition. I usually carry a gun and almost always a knife. I find that the way I carry myself dissuades people from approaching me with ill intent. So, I'm not sure the situation would ever present itself. Having said that, I agree that it would depend on the situation. As to use of deadly force, my advice has always been to memorize the following line for the police and other authorities regardless of the situation: "It's all a bit much right now. I need some time to put it all together. I'm sure I'll be able to describe it all clearly after I talk to my lawyer." I know it just wouldnt be right to kill all the stupid people that we meet.. But do you think it would be appropriate to just remove all of the warning labels and let nature take its course.
  18. When and where? Wonder if I could convince my unit it is duty related? I know it just wouldnt be right to kill all the stupid people that we meet.. But do you think it would be appropriate to just remove all of the warning labels and let nature take its course.
  19. I always assume women who look like that have nothing else to offer. I need more. Still...they are nice to look at. I know it just wouldnt be right to kill all the stupid people that we meet.. But do you think it would be appropriate to just remove all of the warning labels and let nature take its course.
  20. How long must it be premeditated? If I am outside an aircraft in flight, use of a parachute is definitely on my mind. Surely it passed through the person's mind shortly before the chute inflated? I can't see my way clear to exclude this person from the skydiving community. They at least have the curiosity needed. The most important part of the jump is to pull. That was accomplished. I doubt they can log a stand-up landing, however. I know it just wouldnt be right to kill all the stupid people that we meet.. But do you think it would be appropriate to just remove all of the warning labels and let nature take its course.
  21. Would that be a person? I know it just wouldnt be right to kill all the stupid people that we meet.. But do you think it would be appropriate to just remove all of the warning labels and let nature take its course.
  22. I wasn't dinging on Alabama. I was born and raised here. Just pointing out that the women described don't seem to be in abundance hereabouts. I know it just wouldnt be right to kill all the stupid people that we meet.. But do you think it would be appropriate to just remove all of the warning labels and let nature take its course.
  23. And what is an "Excellent Realization Smiley"? :3:1 First jump from a Cessna. I know it just wouldnt be right to kill all the stupid people that we meet.. But do you think it would be appropriate to just remove all of the warning labels and let nature take its course.
  24. Someone needs to frame this statement! Concur. I know it just wouldnt be right to kill all the stupid people that we meet.. But do you think it would be appropriate to just remove all of the warning labels and let nature take its course.
  25. Well, I'm going to the DZ tomorrow. But I am not getting my hopes up. I'll try to keep an optimistic outlook, though.