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Thanks, that's really good to hear. I'd really like to be able to do freefall photography someday and I know that will take a lot of jumping and learning. Pat "safety first... and What the hell..... safety second, Too!!! " ~~jmy POPS #10490

I'd be glad to jump with you one of these days, but cookies? That would mean staying home and being in the kitchen. How bout I buy you a beer? Pat "safety first... and What the hell..... safety second, Too!!! " ~~jmy POPS #10490

Thanks for the encouragement. Just a couple of more days and I get to jump again, it the weather holds. This isn't the best time of year to start this, but I'm not waiting until spring. Pat "safety first... and What the hell..... safety second, Too!!! " ~~jmy POPS #10490

I usually walk about 6-7k miles in a day when I teach. It's amazing how fast it ads up. Pat "safety first... and What the hell..... safety second, Too!!! " ~~jmy POPS #10490

Hi, I'm also about to embark on AFF. For me, it hasn't been so much about overcoming fears,, but about getting outside my comfort zone and challenging myself. I have spent most of my life hiding from the world and living a very dull, safe existence as well as hanging on to a weight problem to help me escape having any personal interaction with people. Damn lonely, by the way. Sometime in the last two years, that began changing and I have been able to shed most of the excess pounds. In October, the opportunity came up to do a tandem jump and I went for it. It never occured to me to seriously think about the risks involved, even with signing and initialing everything in sight on the waiver. THe experiences that day have changed my life. I couldn't wait to jump again (Saturday, by the way, if the weather holds). Then I found the incredible community here. Even though I don't know any of these people personally, I like their wackiness, their compassion, their zest for live. But I also began to understand from all my reading here and elsewhere, that there was a lot of risk involved and a tremendous amount to learn. Some doubt starting creeping in. Could I really do this? Then, as DSE has suggested to you, I really starting looking at the wealth of information available here. I've realized that it isn't going to be the tourist adventure I had in that tandem jump, but a whole lot better. I've read about the concern that instructors have when it comes to being sure their students become safe jumpers. I've looked at all the information I'll be taught and at how carefully the skills I'll need will be taught and the uncertainty is receeding. I think there will always be (and should be) that bit of fear. I know I've got a lot to learn, but that I can and will learn what I need to so that I can jump out of perfectly good airplanes on a regular basis. You will too. Let's enjoy this great adventure we are embarking on and live life to the fullest. Pat "safety first... and What the hell..... safety second, Too!!! " ~~jmy POPS #10490

It's gotta be stuffing and IN THE TURKEY. None of that in a baking dish nonsense. Pat "safety first... and What the hell..... safety second, Too!!! " ~~jmy POPS #10490

Well, pediatrician would definitely pay more, but you can't beat the rewards of being a teacher. Pat "safety first... and What the hell..... safety second, Too!!! " ~~jmy POPS #10490

You're being such a great role model for them going back to school. It really tells them how important educaiton is. Can you tell I'm a teacher? "safety first... and What the hell..... safety second, Too!!! " ~~jmy POPS #10490

Congrats! Going back to school at any time is scary, but as a single parent, it's really tough. I waited until I was in my mid-thirties and a single parent of two before going back to school, so I know how much the financial help means. I will be paying back my student loans with my social security I'm afraid. Oh, well. Education is so worth it. Pat "safety first... and What the hell..... safety second, Too!!! " ~~jmy POPS #10490

Oh, yeah....mmmmmmm, leftovers! "safety first... and What the hell..... safety second, Too!!! " ~~jmy POPS #10490

It doesn't sound like it would stick around long enough to breakdown. I think I may have to try the pecans. I like about any kind of nuts. "safety first... and What the hell..... safety second, Too!!! " ~~jmy POPS #10490

Yeah, I like that idea too and I know my hips sure don't need the rice.

Now, I remember. I use about the same things with some chopped walnuts and some Coolwhip for the extra sweetness. "safety first... and What the hell..... safety second, Too!!! " ~~jmy POPS #10490

What do you uise for the dressing for it? I used to make something like that, but I can't remember. "safety first... and What the hell..... safety second, Too!!! " ~~jmy POPS #10490

I figure I may make that site again a few times myself. Thanks for sharing it. PaT "safety first... and What the hell..... safety second, Too!!! " ~~jmy POPS #10490

That's really fun. My vocab level was 41. Not too bad for a math person, I hope. "safety first... and What the hell..... safety second, Too!!! " ~~jmy POPS #10490

Slacker here. I'm just not in the mood to grade math tests right now. "safety first... and What the hell..... safety second, Too!!! " ~~jmy POPS #10490

See any for thermal underwear? I'm supposed to start my FJC and do my first non-tourist jump Saturday and it's supposed to be in the low 40's here that day. Brrrr, but I'm not waiting any longer. "safety first... and What the hell..... safety second, Too!!! " ~~jmy POPS #10490

That's reallly scary. Glad you're ok. "safety first... and What the hell..... safety second, Too!!! " ~~jmy POPS #10490

IF there's an affiliate in Boise, where is it? There are several DZ's in the Boise area, although not in Boise itself, but none of the local places are listed on the list of DZ's that accept Skyride. It seems like such a shoddy business that I really hope neither of the DZ's in my area would be involved. "safety first... and What the hell..... safety second, Too!!! " ~~jmy POPS #10490

Actually I'm pretty good with an ax, but a logging truck load is a little much, even for Guiness. "safety first... and What the hell..... safety second, Too!!! " ~~jmy POPS #10490

Not a chance. Give me Guiness, please "safety first... and What the hell..... safety second, Too!!! " ~~jmy POPS #10490

So that's what Miller Lite is for? "safety first... and What the hell..... safety second, Too!!! " ~~jmy POPS #10490

Bought me some light weights today. Thanks for the suggestion. "safety first... and What the hell..... safety second, Too!!! " ~~jmy POPS #10490

Thanks I just couldn't get it. "safety first... and What the hell..... safety second, Too!!! " ~~jmy POPS #10490