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Congrats! And it keeps getting better.

Oooh Harry Potter I can't wait until I can go! And the there's the next Lord of the Rings and Star Trek! Does anyone know when the next Matrix will be released? I'd give Changing Lanes

I used to sell them. I'll PM you. Women and cats will do as they please, and men and dogs should relax and get used to the idea. -Robert A. Heinlein

Thank you! Exactly what I needed on an early Friday morning when I'd rather NOT have to be awake. Minus the babes, Women and cats will do as they please, and men and dogs should relax and get used to the idea. -Robert A. Heinlein

Congrats! Feels good, don't it? Women and cats will do as they please, and men and dogs should relax and get used to the idea. -Robert A. Heinlein

Bad Blonde joke coming..... A blonde calls her boyfriend and says, "Please come over here and help me... I have a killer jigsaw puzzle, and I can't figure out how to get it started." Her boyfriend asks, "What's it supposed to be when it's finished?" The blonde says, "According to the picture on the box, it's supposed to be a rooster!" Her boyfriend decides to go over and help. She lets him in and shows him where she has the puzzle spread out all over the table. He studies the pieces for a moment, then looks at the box, then turns to her and says, "First of all, no matter what we do here, we're not going to be able to assemble these pieces into anything resembling a rooster." He held her hand and said, "Second, I'd advise you to relax. Let's have a cup of coffee, then............. he sighed, let's put all these Corn Flakes back in the box! Women and cats will do as they please, and men and dogs should relax and get used to the idea. -Robert A. Heinlein

Women and cats will do as they please, and men and dogs should relax and get used to the idea. -Robert A. Heinlein

That's my plan. I'm anticipating doing between 30 and 40 jumps in Eloy And, I'm already practicing ducking those pies! Women and cats will do as they please, and men and dogs should relax and get used to the idea. -Robert A. Heinlein

CSPA (As in Canadian) A#10124. Yes I can type. Different rules, different qualifications. Things like, now I can jump with people who aren't coach 2's, so that I can work on my qualifications for my B. I don't know much about USPA progression, but I've gotten the impression that CSPA is more methodical, with more requirements at the lower licensing levels. Women and cats will do as they please, and men and dogs should relax and get used to the idea. -Robert A. Heinlein

Clay... why not? Women and cats will do as they please, and men and dogs should relax and get used to the idea. -Robert A. Heinlein

When he brings me good stuff! Woohoo just got my 'A' license in the mail! Yay! A-10124. I've got permagrin again! Women and cats will do as they please, and men and dogs should relax and get used to the idea. -Robert A. Heinlein

Just found essentially the same question in gear and rigging. (shrug) me bad for not looking in there for awhile. Thanks for the answers though! What can I say Vectorboy, great minds think alike Women and cats will do as they please, and men and dogs should relax and get used to the idea. -Robert A. Heinlein

disclaimer... I have not had a major malfunction or even a bad scare, yet. That said, it sounds like you're trying to talk yourself out of doing something you very much want to do. Why fight it? If 6 months on the ground haven't toned down your desire to do it, do you really want to walk away? And no you're not alone in the mood swings. This spring when I was doing my student progression (IAD) I was constantly fighting guilt and anxiety that I wouldn't be able to finish it, that I couldn't afford it, that I was being foolish and selfish. Those feelings were only banished by the next jump. And as a thought, go read Michele's articles in the archive. Women and cats will do as they please, and men and dogs should relax and get used to the idea. -Robert A. Heinlein

A question for Those who Know from this newbie... Just something I've wondered about a few times. In Talkback, Deuce talks about how his muscle memory from the 170 doesn't apply to his new 150. Obviously when downsizing there's a lot of re-training your habits and muscle memory to the newer smaller main. Now, I know people with two or three rigs that they jump all the time. So if you have more than one rig and jump all of them regularly - not just while downsizing - what kind of consideration should be given to having different sizes/styles/systems? Is it best to have very similar kits, so that you aren't having to constantly switch how you fly, at the risk of reacting incorrectly? BTW, I'm thinking of this for lower # jumpers, not 1000 jump skygods Women and cats will do as they please, and men and dogs should relax and get used to the idea. -Robert A. Heinlein

Damn, glad you're okayish. Look after those knees! I have a question about this, but I'll put it in the Skydiving Info forum. Women and cats will do as they please, and men and dogs should relax and get used to the idea. -Robert A. Heinlein

Sorry. Cut and paste... Women and cats will do as they please, and men and dogs should relax and get used to the idea. -Robert A. Heinlein

For those of us stuck on the ground, here's a few chuckles. What Hallmark doesn't print: 1. So your daughter's a hooker, and it spoiled your day. Look at the bright side, it's really good pay. 2. My tire was thumping. I thought it was flat. When I looked at the tire... I noticed your cat. Sorry! 3. Heard your wife left you, How upset you must be. But don't fret about it... She moved in with me. 4. Looking back over the years that we've been together, I can't help but wonder? What the hell was I thinking? 5. Congratulations on your wedding day! Too bad no one likes your husband. 6. How could two people as beautiful as you... Have such an ugly baby? 7. I've always wanted to have someone to hold, someone to love. After having met you I've changed my mind. 8. I must admit, you brought Religion into my life... I never believed in Hell till I met you. 9. As the days go by, I think of how lucky I am... That you're not here to ruin it for me. 10. Congratulations on your promotion. Before you go . would you like to take this knife out of my back? You'll probably need it again. 11. Someday I hope to get married. But not to you. 12. Happy birthday! You look great for your age... Almost Lifelike! 13. When we were together, you always said you'd die for me. Now that we've broken up, I think it's time you kept your promise. 14. We have been friends for a very long time... what say we stop? 15. I'm so miserable without you ... it's almost like you're here. 16. Congratulations ! on your new bundle of joy. Did you ever find out who the father was? 17. Your friends and I wanted to do something special for your birthday. So we're having you put to sleep. 18. Happy Birthday, Uncle Dad! (Available only in Tennessee, Kentucky and West Virginia & Arkinsas) Women and cats will do as they please, and men and dogs should relax and get used to the idea. -Robert A. Heinlein

Yup, RW. And I will be there, but not for Christmas. For the Invasion a week later! see signature line Women and cats will do as they please, and men and dogs should relax and get used to the idea. -Robert A. Heinlein

LMAO! I read that too literally at first glance... par-a-sites. Thought, wow he must've lost his innocence! Women and cats will do as they please, and men and dogs should relax and get used to the idea. -Robert A. Heinlein

Bob=tallish, thin, balding, clean-shaven big smile, caucasian 50 something, black and blackcherry coloured main. John=shorter, balding, mustache, caucasian 50 something, helmet with lotsa goodies/video/stills attached, all his gear is lime green and black. I am so jealous. Did I mention that? Women and cats will do as they please, and men and dogs should relax and get used to the idea. -Robert A. Heinlein

Hey, anyone at Eloy this weekend. There are two crazy Canucks heading your way from my way. If you should meet Bob or John from BC, tell them they're lucky SOB's, give Bob a rough time about his shoes, and say hi from Tina. I'm jealous as hell. Women and cats will do as they please, and men and dogs should relax and get used to the idea. -Robert A. Heinlein

Good kitty! You show Michele who's boss stay on her lap all night and knead your claws in her leg to punish her for such indignity! So glad to hear it all went well. Spoil her rotten. Women and cats will do as they please, and men and dogs should relax and get used to the idea. -Robert A. Heinlein

More good wishes and vibes coming your way. Lots of strength to BK! Women and cats will do as they please, and men and dogs should relax and get used to the idea. -Robert A. Heinlein

Exactly! I had a board, and just laughed at it. The thing with my tarot card reading, was that she didn't ask any questions. I introduced myself, we shook hands, she shuffled the deck and launched in to it. The ONLY thing she knew was that I had some sort of tie to skydiving. It was a bunch of us dz gals who got together for an evening of readings, but she didn't know which of us jumped, and which of us didn't. By the time she offered to channel for me, I was too upset and freaked out. Women and cats will do as they please, and men and dogs should relax and get used to the idea. -Robert A. Heinlein

Now, I don't know what the local dz's usual policy is, but... When I got my own gear, the attitude was basically 'You own it, you learn to pack it!' I snooped and watched the packers, asked questions, and when I did get my gear I was taught how to pack it. No $ required. And it's required for the CSPA 'A' license. Women and cats will do as they please, and men and dogs should relax and get used to the idea. -Robert A. Heinlein