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For some reason, even though they scare the hell out of me, I always flock to see the latest scary movie. I guess I like the suspense. Anything that makes me hold my breath; I don't know it when I do it, but afterward when I'm out of air, I realize. The village is FAR from scary or even the slightest suspenseful. The idea is OK, but I could've read the idea in a short story book. My advice: buy some nachos, a large cherry coke and some sno caps; it'll cost you about $20 but at least you'll enjoy SOMETHING Paint me in a corner, but my color comes back.

I hear you. We watched that "live on the scene". As if my day wasn't depressing enough... watching the news is like a chore; I really don't want to b/c it just upsets me, but it just has to be done. Paint me in a corner, but my color comes back.

then stick to pictures; frame them for the "professional" look. I have skydiving pics, boy-toy, and my pussy....cat that is Paint me in a corner, but my color comes back.

not sure about that, but legally speaking, even if you haven't had it done "officially" if you have written it down somewhere at home, saved it on your personal computer, etc. 99% of the time it will hold up in a court of law. I made mine (just at home) after the Terry Shiavo case; there's no way the governor of florida is going to step in and keep me on lifesupport; he lost my vote b/c of that. Paint me in a corner, but my color comes back.

I think #13 has a couple answers...check with the jeopardy judges...I still think I'm right Paint me in a corner, but my color comes back.

Remster took care of the contact info....as far as any advice/idea. My idea when I first started was a guide to different gear; ie: canopies, containers, sizes, material, etc. so that a new jumper could make an informed decision based on all the information out there, and not just what the guys on the DZ recommend. I really got jipped on my first rig; which really irritated me b/c the guy was a friend, and I was so damn excited to get one, I didn't do the proper research beforehand; you'd think one would when they're spending around $3k. I normally research the hell out of even a toaster before I buy anything. I sold it to another new jumper (but was honest about it) and got REALLY lucky with a new one; a girl my exact height, weight and shape had a brand-new one custom-made for her, put only 80 jumps on it, and then got sponsored and they gave her a new rig; so I basically bought one that was nearly new and custom fitted to me. Anywho...just an idea...I'm sure as a fellow writer you won't have any problems. Paint me in a corner, but my color comes back.

Inearnest, those are great! You should consider writing for Skydiving magazine. Once upon a time I was doing that, but it was while I was still in college and hadn't taken a single journalism course yet; needless to say, my writing needed way too much editing to proceed and once I actually learned AP style, I was too busy to write. Now I'm a broker; go figure... I love that you are putting your experience onto paper for others to visualize and share. I'm sure as you go on, you'll think of a number of ideas that could benefit other new jumpers like yourself; thus the makings of a great series of columns for Skydiving mag. Just a thought... Paint me in a corner, but my color comes back.

I know; these things really upset me, but you can only do what you can. I went to the flea market last weekend w/ my hunny and we saw some of the cuttest puppies. The cages and everything were very clean, spacious and they were in the A/C. I heard some potential buyers complimenting on their "presentation" and that it "must be a reputable puppy dealer" to have such a nice set-up. WHATEVER! Ignorance is bliss; it was all I could do just to keep walking and not stop too long. Paint me in a corner, but my color comes back.

filling in some of crazyivan's blanks: 5. the aftermath 6. adding injury to insult 7. big fish in a little pond 9. ring around the rosy 10. beating around the bush 11. scrambled eggs 12. downtown 13. issue repeating itself 14. dance all around 15. downpour still don't know #1 or 8. #8 might have something to do with a gap between the rich and the poor? stealing from rich to give to poor? Paint me in a corner, but my color comes back.

I try not to stop at truckstops to use the restroom. Any liquid passes right through me and I always need to use the restroom. As a result, I have no problems going in a bush, a parking lot, ANYTHING, but a nasty disgusting gas station bathroom! Men have it so easy, all you need is an empty bottle...you don't even need to stop. Paint me in a corner, but my color comes back.

I don't know...I absolutely love this sport, but whether or not people want to watch it, I really don't care. We have our own games, why is the Xgames so important? Paint me in a corner, but my color comes back.

1. Whats your name? Carrie 2. How old are you? just turned the big 2-4 3. Why did you decide to start jumping out of airplanes? Always wanted to, had just come through a hard time; had no friends left; went by myself and gained an amazing new hobby AND a new family of friends; most importantly, met the love of my life. 4. Are you single or taken? Way taken 5. Do you have kids? Nope; don't want any 6. What do you drive? my boy-toy's F150 Lariat. I have a new Sunfire, but will trade it in soon; maybe get a BMW 7. Have you ever done a kisspass? not yet 8. Where do you live? Jax Beach, FL 9. Do you have any pets? two kitties; Sabre and Zoe' 10. How many jumps do you have? 200+ 11. What color eyes do you have? Green-blue 12. What is your nationality? German, Indian, white, etc. 13. Have you ever dated someone you met off the internet? No 14. Favorite Movie? Finding Nemo, Forest Gump 15. What do you do when you arent skydiving? Mortgage broker, swim, dance, fish, ride the Harley 16. Have you ever BASE jumped? Not yet, planning on it; not a fan of climbing so will have to wait until I go somewhere; nothing but antennas in FL. 17. If not... do you want to? see above 18. Do you have siblings? only spoiled child 19. Where do you want to travel to the most? Austrailia 20. What's your favorite color? Blue 21. Where was the last place you flew to ( not skydiving )? Alaska Paint me in a corner, but my color comes back.

The reviews have been spectacular; even the critics are saying it keeps you scared and in suspense the entire time; with an ending you would not suspect. I saw previews during "shark week" on the discovery channel and thought it looked OK; but then after seeing all these reviews, I might actually go to the theatre to see it and I rarely ever watch anything than DVD's at home. We had some free passes, though, to see "The Village." Don't bother going for that one! Paint me in a corner, but my color comes back.

I think the whole cloning thing stinks! Especially animals--we have millions of animals sitting in shelters across the country and people want to clone them now? Ridiculous; especially when it's known that just the physical aspects are clones; not personality traits; those are acquired through life experience & environment. Paint me in a corner, but my color comes back.

I thought Kaz Sheeky on the cover last month was awesome, and well-deserved! Edited: OK, I just read the first post when I replied; didn't see until now all the other people who already said that. I met Kaz when I was going through AFF and have been friends ever since; not only does she rock, but she is humble as hell and was one of the most welcoming females I have ever met. Women tend to be their own enemy to each other, but Kaz gave me a ton of inspiration. To see her on the cover was as exciting as if I had seen myself. Paint me in a corner, but my color comes back.

This cracks me up. Back when I met the absolute love of my life, he didn't make sh!t. But as far as "being used to a certain treatment" he surpassed anything I could have hoped for. Money doesn't make the man, his heart does. I say, let the stupid girl go for the benjamins if that's all she cares about, b/c that's about all she'll end up with; all the shoes she wants and no-one to really love or spend time with her. Paint me in a corner, but my color comes back.

Just and idea, but I'm pretty sure he can help her with that, sans the pump Paint me in a corner, but my color comes back.

Could be worse...you could be working AND not making money (see "left a good job" thread). Paint me in a corner, but my color comes back.

You can do what I did in college; as long as you always have a cup in your hand half-full no-one will bother you. Trick is to drink your one or two until you're buzzed, then just keep that same one in your hand the rest of the night and nurse it. Everyone will be too drunk to notice and if they do, you can always say you've had several refills. It doesn't take much for me either. Two glasses of wine. I don't think you can really "build a tolerance" but I could be wrong. I've been drinking my two glasses of wine every night for the past year (since I entered the corporate world) and it still gives me a comfortable buzz mid-way through the second. Paint me in a corner, but my color comes back.

Will he be wearing his birthday suit on this joyous occassion? Happy B-day wingie! Paint me in a corner, but my color comes back.

Shoes are fun, but sex usually does the trick for me...my boy-toy loves when I'm frustrated I have quite a stressfull job. Often I come home and need to release the tension He's such a great guy, always willing to help me with my problems Paint me in a corner, but my color comes back.

Ha ha ha! That reminds me of that Saturday Night Live skit..."Move!". Paint me in a corner, but my color comes back.

Ha Ha ha! Ditech Shmitech. They got nuttin' on me Paint me in a corner, but my color comes back.

Ha ha ha! That's the great part of fantasies...no rules, just right! Paint me in a corner, but my color comes back.

what, no pic? I'm into sausages, but I still can appreciate a nice set of na'na's, you tease! Paint me in a corner, but my color comes back.