grannyinthesky

That made me laugh out loud and that's hard to do today. It's been in the low 20' or lower all day and the heater repair guy has been working on my furnace on and off most of today. "safety first... and What the hell..... safety second, Too!!! " ~~jmy POPS #10490

Yeah, I know I don't actually have to get the B, just be B-qualified. I seem to miss water trainings by a little fairly often, but I will get it done. I swim pretty well and like water, so it's just being in the right place at the right time. Don't get that job too soon, or get one where you can take time off. lol I am still planning on being in your area in March and I would like a jump or two while I'm there. Again, congrats on your accomplishment. "safety first... and What the hell..... safety second, Too!!! " ~~jmy POPS #10490

I've got a Triathlon 220 in a container that originally had a PD 260 in it, so it's pretty good size. It fits in the overhead on some planes and not on others. So, sometimes they have to put it in with the strollers and stuff. But, after checking it on my first flight with it and having the main pin pulled by the not too bright person inspecting it, I'm done with that. At least it wasn't the reserve. "safety first... and What the hell..... safety second, Too!!! " ~~jmy POPS #10490

Congrats, Fozz! That's quite an accomplishment. If I can ever get water training, in a few more jumps and a few details like written tests, I'll be qualified for my B and C. But a D in the time you did it. Wow!!! "safety first... and What the hell..... safety second, Too!!! " ~~jmy POPS #10490

I didn't see yours until after I had posted mine. You beat me by about an hour. It never fails...... I'm gonna give up posting stuff.

So come play at Eloy for New Years. Hopefully your leg will be all better by then and a bit of altitude cures most anything that ails ya'

I agree that student to student advice would be dangerous, especially on the internet. What I had in mind originally was a place to share experiences and the excitement that comes with starting to learn to jump, not giving and getting advice. I've come to realize that probably wouldn't work, but it still would have been nice to have been able to share those moments with others that were at the same place I was. I do pm with a pretty fair number of new jumpers, especially those near my age and enjoy doing that a lot. When it comes to questions, I generally just search or wait. I'm not about to post questions and get told to use the search function (I use it often when I know what to search for). Maybe it's from being a bit older that most new jumpers, but I carefully sift through posts for things that seem reasonable or that arouse my curiosity and then take the ideas to experienced jumpers I know and trust to explore further. Sooner or later, my questions get asked by someone. "safety first... and What the hell..... safety second, Too!!! " ~~jmy POPS #10490

I liked your Caravan and will think about you when I play in it next month. Of course, you two could come to Mesquite and play too. "safety first... and What the hell..... safety second, Too!!! " ~~jmy POPS #10490

Last year I as a student, i had the same idea.... a forum for students to share experiences and was told the same basic thing. So I read and still read the suggested forums and seldom post and certainly never ask questions. Newbies are way too often either told to use the search button because the topic has already been discussed or get flamed for their posts. Sooner or later, things I'd like to ask do get asked or I figure out the right topic to search for. Yeah, students giving students advice isn't good, but neither is the reception they receive here either. "safety first... and What the hell..... safety second, Too!!! " ~~jmy POPS #10490

Yep, it's looking that way unless I spend way too much in Eloy at New Years. "safety first... and What the hell..... safety second, Too!!! " ~~jmy POPS #10490

Thanks, I will, but whether my students will, or not. Tee hee. "safety first... and What the hell..... safety second, Too!!! " ~~jmy POPS #10490

You have heard where the angel on the top of the tree came from haven't you? If not. read on..... When four of Santa's elves got sick, the trainee elves did not produce toys as fast as the regular ones, and Santa began to feel the Pre-Christmas pressure. Then Mrs Claus told Santa her Mother was coming to visit, which stressed Santa even more. When he went to harness the reindeer, he found that three of them were about to give birth and two others had jumped the fence and were out, Heaven knows where. Then when he began to load the sleigh, one of the floorboards cracked, the toy bag fell to the ground and all the toys were scattered. Frustrated, Santa went in the house for a cup of apple cider and a shot of rum. When he went to the cupboard, he discovered the elves had drank all the cider and hidden the liquor. In his frustration, he accidentally dropped the cider jug, and it broke into hundreds of little glass pieces all over the kitchen floor. He went to get the broom and found the mice had eaten all the straw off the end of the broom. Just then the doorbell rang, and irritated Santa marched to the door, yanked it open, and there stood a little angel with a great big Christmas tree. The angel said very cheerfully, 'Merry Christmas, Santa. Isn't this a lovely day? I have a beautiful tree for you. Where would you like me to stick it?' And so began the tradition of the little angel stuck on top of the Christmas tree . . . . "safety first... and What the hell..... safety second, Too!!! " ~~jmy POPS #10490

Oh cool. I think I need to borrow this to torment my classes with next quarter. Thanks,

Thanks, Turnomg pff My Stuff worked great. "safety first... and What the hell..... safety second, Too!!! " ~~jmy POPS #10490

That ad is causing more than you to have problems. I figured out that if I refresh the screen often enough, I eventually get the rest of the page. I think the folks in charge need to pull or fix that ad. "safety first... and What the hell..... safety second, Too!!! " ~~jmy POPS #10490

Uh, the snow is on it's way. It' started here in Weiser hours ago. i wanna see the pics!! "safety first... and What the hell..... safety second, Too!!! " ~~jmy POPS #10490

Yep, home alone and it's the start of my vacation and it's snowing!!!!!! I could have driven 80 miles in the snow and gone out with a bunch from our dz, but I really, really don't like driving in the snow. No wine here. Will hot buttered rum do? "safety first... and What the hell..... safety second, Too!!! " ~~jmy POPS #10490

My last day before my break too, but as a teacher, I get the same paycheck I do every month. "safety first... and What the hell..... safety second, Too!!! " ~~jmy POPS #10490

Misty? is that what it's called now? "safety first... and What the hell..... safety second, Too!!! " ~~jmy POPS #10490

Unless we get a good day weather-wise, it won't be until the 30th at Eloy. I want summer back. "safety first... and What the hell..... safety second, Too!!! " ~~jmy POPS #10490

I've done the mypoints thing for quite a few years and have used the points to get gift cards at lots of places. It's nice to get something free. Once in a while I even read the emails instead of just clicking on them. "safety first... and What the hell..... safety second, Too!!! " ~~jmy POPS #10490

I made my travel reservations for the boogie. Ia anybody else heading to Eloy or is everyone headed to Florida?

Way to go, Chris.

Happy Birthday, Holly. I'm with Lisa. Shermie better make sure you have a great birthday.