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Thankfully, we have a lot of those here in Jacksonville. The city nearly ALWAYS gives up permission to jump on the beach from the local airport and there are a couple local pilots who are always up for flying us. It's pretty cool. I, personally, haven't had the pleasure, yet, but my boy-toy usually gets to ride the "ghost load" several times a year. Paint me in a corner, but my color comes back.

I see...so you have several DZ bumper stickers...sounds like my college car when I started jumping. Since I bought my new baby-on-wheels I won't put stickers on it, but instead bought the license-plate holder that says "Live large. Skydive." I'd be willing to bet you have one of those, too Paint me in a corner, but my color comes back.

One more thing: I DO believe that it is natural for humans to eat animals (ie: the food chain). I am an animal-welfare supporter rather than activist; meaning the part I have a problem with is how they are raised and treated from the moment they are born, to the moment they are slaughtered. It really is just awful and ignorance is BLISS! Paint me in a corner, but my color comes back.

I am a hypocrite about this by definition and here's why: I used to be full-on vegetarian (not vegan, though, as I ate dairy). I genuinely could not sustain proper nutrition and after 4 years, added fish and chicken to that diet. Now, I stictly buy only fish (from the ocean, not farmed) and fresh veggies, fruit, whole grains (they make whole grain pasta) and cheese (b/c it's my absolute favorite food and I can not give up my extra-sharp chedder. Vegan cheese taste like @ss). But, I will not buy any other milk products (I buy soy milk). I also have NOTHING in my house tested on animals (I'm a member of PETA and have a list of companies who do and don't test.) except for my moisturizer b/c you just can't buy a good one that's not. Basically, I can't buy any household products, though at the grocery, but thankfully PETA confirmed that all Costco-brand household products are not tested so I use Costco shampoo, dish liquid, detergent, etc.) So basically, I do my best to do any and all I can, even going far past the point of "just what's conveinent" but I make exceptions here and there (like cheese and moisturizer) if it serves my purpose. I also own a couple leather bags and jackets, but in my defense, I have had the same ones for a while; even when I store them away, they come back in style, so no need to waste money on new ones). And also, if I go to a friend's or family's for dinner, I don't have them cook a special fish-dinner for me. I will eat their steak, chicken, or whatever b/c they way I look at it, I didn't buy it, but they did and they already cooked it so if it doesn't go in my belly it will go in the trash or someone else's as leftovers. So there you have it. Call me what you will My personal belief is if we all do a part, either a big part or small part or medium part and do what fits us personally than overall it would make a BIG difference. Most people just don't try at all. To each their own, but I will never understand someone who just doesn't care at all about animals. I guess that's why kids who hurt animals grow up to be serial killers (edited for spelling) Paint me in a corner, but my color comes back.

I'm sure not only did she get a freebie-tandem jump, but also probably made a little money on the side, afterward She's very enterprising, that girl Paint me in a corner, but my color comes back.

Cork: Do be freeflying (higher rate of descent) and become unstable and go to your belly or anything else causing you to go from level with whoever you are jumping with, to a hundred or so feet above them. Or worse, another set of jumpers above you. When I first learned head-down I corked; it's on video. Everyone has done it at least once but you try NEVER to do it again Paint me in a corner, but my color comes back.

Wouldn't you rather have the bumper sticker of your home DZ? Paint me in a corner, but my color comes back.

My advice: Just decide which you would regret the most and go to that one. Your friend will eventually get over it, or I'm sure there will be another Airshow next year. I seem to be in these types of similiar situations all the time; most of the time I just do whatever the hell I want to the most. You can't worry about what others will think. If it were me, I'd go to the shower over an airshow, but that is just me. But I was the bridesmaid at my best friend's wedding (her sister was maid-of-honor, but I was the next closest thing by far). Honestly, I don't like weddings, and hers was the ONLY one I'd ever agree to be in. I went to the shower, but did not go to the bachelorette party or even the rehersal dinner; I mean did I really need to reherse walking down an isle and sitting down? I can follow a leader. She was a bit upset I didn't make the bachelorette/rehearsal next day, but she got over it. I made some great money by staying at work that Friday AND enjoyed a well-deserved relaxing day the next day during the rehearsal. There was no point in my flying out three times to be there for the three different occassions (it would have required me taking nearly an entire week off work last minute). Sometimes, you just have to be practical, and we ALL know that women tend to be VERY impractical when it comes to their wedding day, but most of the time it's best to try and accomodate them. To each their own. My wedding will be a very casual wedding; , just good ol' burgers and chicken. No suits; wear jeans and a T if you want. I really don't care. My dress will be SPECTACULAR and that's about all I care about. Ha ha ha. ...and as for the "maid of honor" and bridesmaids; I'll have only 1 and that is my best friend to whom I already told she can wear whatever the hell she wants. Unlike at her wedding where I already had the EXACT same shoes she wanted us to buy, but in leather, not fabric and she made me spend another $100 on the same damn pair, but in fabric. PLEASE! Do NOT feel guilty whatever your decision. (Edited for spelling) Paint me in a corner, but my color comes back.

Exactly; except my thing is, I just can't stand anything sweet first thing in the morning; makes me feel icky. I LOVE a good leftover piece of pizza if I've got it, but mostly I make a sandwich for breakfast Paint me in a corner, but my color comes back.

I should probably just PM you but since I'm lazy, everyone can read my response: That is awesome and exactly what I had in mind. We have a very similiar set up here where I live and the animals roam free. It's clean, fun and fantastic. The animals can go inside and outside as they please through doggie-doors into a fenched in outside area. I absolutely love it, but it does make it harder to adopt out since everyone knows they will not be killed, people feel more of an immediate need to adopt from their local Humane Society, which I'm also a big supporter of. Paint me in a corner, but my color comes back.

Thirty-thousand people somewhere on the other half of the world died as a result of global warming in the past two years. Heard it on the news and they are always right! Yes, California will be separated from the mainland by a huge earthquake, and Florida will be underwater as a result of a huge tsunami. The rest of the world will then die as a result of global warming. And I will keep recycling and limiting my use of pesticides until then~always a dreamer, I am Paint me in a corner, but my color comes back.

Congrats, Jen! Now, buy your own gear, b/c renting will make you even poorer. Editied for exclamation point. Paint me in a corner, but my color comes back.

Congrats, canuck! WA state is beautiful

Actually she may want to--law states that if your neighbor's tree falls onto your property, it becomes your tree/your problem. Thus, any property damage it causes will come from your pocket, not your neighbor's. But, wait, I think we're talking about cats...save the felines! Paint me in a corner, but my color comes back.

That is my dream job. Seriously, I have a little note in my purse that reminds me that I only have to suck it up and broker for a few years, and then I can retire and do nothing but skydive and run a safe animal shelter. Paint me in a corner, but my color comes back.

Unless you're blonde and female it seems Paint me in a corner, but my color comes back.

My boy-toy. We have been together 4 years next month and lived together 3. It still never ceases to amaze me the whole midnight snacking thing. I wake up in the morning starving, but in the middle of the night? You guys are nuts Paint me in a corner, but my color comes back.

Nasty Light (Natural Light) and Craphouse (Icehouse) are the absolute worst. I have tried each twice and could not swallow either time. I guess sh!t is an acquired taste, too. Paint me in a corner, but my color comes back.

Carrie's philosophy #21: You should never loan money to a friend, or anyone else, if you expect to receive it back. If you feel the cause is worthy, genuinely want to help, and have the $$$ to give away, then do it. If they pay you back it's a bonus. But if you need the funds, can not spare, or expect it back; don't do it Paint me in a corner, but my color comes back.

Hi John, I've lost one skydiver acquaintence and it wasn't skydiving-related, but I definitely sympathize with you. The way I look at it, if it's not skydiving, it could just as easily be something else. A lot of skydivers have known someone in the sport who has passed and just as many, if not more, know someone who has passed from a car accident, or something else. I don't think you can let the possibility of death, accident or injury ever deter you from living your life as you wish to live. There is always a chance of something terrible happening, but I try to focus on the chance that something wonderful will happen instead. Having said that, I know it can be very hard, and I have lost two people in the past three months. I had never been to a funeral before and now I've been to two. It is still very difficult for me to deal with so I wrote a few reminders of happy things on a small piece of paper, my hunny wrote a small note to me as well on it. I keep this piece of paper in my pocket or in my purse all the time and whenever I revert back to feeling sad or even angry, I pull it out, take a deep breath and concentrate instead on those things. It works for me, maybe it will for you Paint me in a corner, but my color comes back.

#13 is biased! I've had more issues repeat themselves then I own pairs of tennis shoes (I only own one pair; it's barefoot, flops, or stilletos--I'm a gemini, depends on my mood) Paint me in a corner, but my color comes back.

OK, I'll be the girl and admit I drink Mich Ultra these days I'm also a snobby beer drinker; on the occassion I do not drink the ultra, I go for Corona. I will drink just about anything if it's free, but if I'm buying I will not buy anything else but those two. I'm a beer and wine girl. Don't drink much else. Paint me in a corner, but my color comes back.

Who says cereal has to be for breakfast? I do things backward; I love a sandwich for breakfast and eggs and pancakes for dinner. We don't eat much cereal, but when I do, I simply must go for the tiger--Tony the tiger, that is. Frosted Flakes are Grrrrrreat! I also love the $4.50/box fruit and nut cereals (I can't think of the specific name) but can't remember the last time I brought myself to pay that for a damn box of cereal Paint me in a corner, but my color comes back.

Ha ha ha! My boy-toy has those under lock and key; he does skydiving VIDEO so who needs pics? Paint me in a corner, but my color comes back.

playboy too mild? I heard their articles are great! at the rate I'm hating corporate america, I might just pose for playboy and retire. I mean one nakie pic is worth it, don't you think? Paint me in a corner, but my color comes back.