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I didn't get to start with everyone else last week, but you know my current and goal weights. I'm happy to report that I am -2 from last Friday. Nina Are we called "DAWGs" because we stick our noses up people's butts? (RIP Buzz) Yep, you're a postwhore-billyvance

Hmmm....I think I would be safe saying I saw at least one difference! But I just got back from a 3 week vacation in Texas with Mike. What is this telling me? Should I just move there? Nina Are we called "DAWGs" because we stick our noses up people's butts? (RIP Buzz) Yep, you're a postwhore-billyvance

UH HUH! You cute little marshmallow, you! Nina Are we called "DAWGs" because we stick our noses up people's butts? (RIP Buzz) Yep, you're a postwhore-billyvance

Well, I'd like to say that there is some left, but I don't think so....these ARE skydivers we're talking about, ya' know. Pimp fees? Hmmm....I think it would be more like counseling fees for folks who are getting cold feet! We'll have to take care of this the next time we jump together. Of course, you could always send us an address for an early Christmas present. Nina Are we called "DAWGs" because we stick our noses up people's butts? (RIP Buzz) Yep, you're a postwhore-billyvance

I concur and would like to elaborate a bit more. Clint honey, I'm about to ruin your "bad boy" image. Clint (Turtlespeed to us dz.commers), is one of the sweetest guys I've ever met. *He called me on my 800+ mile drive to Texas, making sure I didn't fall asleep, as I drove it all in one day. *He and his wonderful grandparents took me to lunch and out to a job site, just to keep my mind off of being nervous about finally meeting Mike. Then another call while I waited for over 2 hours at the airport (Mike's plane was delayed)...."I'll bet you're as nervous as a 9-tailed cat in a room full of rocking chairs." How can one NOT laugh at something like that? *He showed up after work every night we were at Aggieland jumping, just to say, "Hi" and get a jump or two in. He managed to lure me away from the dark side long enough to sneak in a kiss pass. *Whenever we needed directions, he was just a phone call away, making sure we didn't get lost in the big city. "Call me if you need anything," was his constant request. *Meals together with the two of them are quite unique. They are SO much alike. I didn't stand a chance! If one wasn't picking on me, the other was, many times double teaming me. It was especially funny when they were trying to teach me to talk with a Texas accent. Sorry Turtle, I still don't have "ya'll" down pat. *When I regretfully dropped Mike off at the airport to head back to Kosovo, guess who was there for me on the phone to make sure I was not too terribly sad? *Yup, he was on the phone with me on my way back to Georgia making sure that at 2:30 a.m. eastern time, I was safely in my driveway. Some people you meet come across one way, but once you get to know them, you find out they're better than you originally thought. Clint is one of those folks. He's like a big roasted marshmallow....a little tough on the outside, but all softie on the inside. Nina Are we called "DAWGs" because we stick our noses up people's butts? (RIP Buzz) Yep, you're a postwhore-billyvance

I found one! Just spent an amazing 3 weeks of my life with him. 24 hours a day. 7 days a week. He would come all the way around the truck just to open MY door, give me a kiss, make sure I was all tucked in and then go back to the driver's side. Holding hands on the walk to the plane, little kisses before exit and more kisses after we both landed safely. When we were jumping, he was more concerned about MY safety than his own and was always looking around the air to make sure I had a good canopy above my head. Stargazing for at least an hour on a PLF platform while the 'skeeters were eating him alive, just because it was a mutual interest. He went OUTSIDE to smoke because he respected me enough and knew I didn't smoke. I stopped him from doing that because I respected him enough to know that I knew he smoked when we "met" and I wasn't willing to change him or his habits. He left me a flower on my computer from one of those trips outside to smoke. I pressed it and plan on turning it into a bookmark. While I was constantly raising hell about this, "going dutch" was definitely NOT in his vocabulary. There was many a time when I would look up to find him watching me with this, "I can't believe she's going out with me" look. Non-stop conversation until the wee hours of the morning. Although the sex is nice, the fact that we can talk about anything/everything and not argue is an added bonus. We met through the "fast connections." We've grown to know/like/respect one another through those connections. Even though we now have that 8000 mile space between us again, I think those same connections will help bridge the gap and keep us together. Only time will tell, but I, for one, am thankful that the internet was created. Nina Are we called "DAWGs" because we stick our noses up people's butts? (RIP Buzz) Yep, you're a postwhore-billyvance

Hmmm....I notice that you conveniently left out a very important part of our first visit to Skydive Aggieland. Okay boys and girls, let ME tell you what evil thing Mike did to them. As he said, they graciously opened their doors to us on a Tuesday, which is not a normal operating day. What sweethearts they are! Then they took the caravan up instead of the Cessna because I have claustrophobia issues. And how does he repay their kindness? He shows up in [B]AGGIELAND[/B] with a [B]UT LONGHORN shirt on! HE BROKE THE PLANES! NOT JUST ONE, BUT BOTH OF THEM! HONEST! I SWEAR! After only 2 jumps, Todd was landing the caravan after taking us to altitude and one of the tires blew out. After scrounging for jacks and other miscellaneous equipment to change the tire, they had to order another tire. Plane 1 down for the day! Not ready to quit for the day yet, Todd gets the Cessna out. Does some pre-flight. Everyone (except me, mind you) dons their gear and heads for the plane. 3 Folks were in when they realized that one of the flaps or something in the rear or tail (I'm not technical, can you tell?) wouldn't move. They all climbed out of the plane again and a mechanic came down to look at it. It was decided that it's going to have to be taken apart and repaired. Plane 2 down for the day! After killing both planes, it was agreed upon that we should just have some beer and start over the next morning! Damn hon, if you had just wanted to have a beer, there were easier ways to get one! You can bet your ass that I wouldn't even let him have that shirt in the truck during our visit on Wednesday! Nina Are we called "DAWGs" because we stick our noses up people's butts? (RIP Buzz) Yep, you're a postwhore-billyvance

Nice pics, hon. After seeing all of those, a person might start thinking the vacation was "all about you," huh? Nina Are we called "DAWGs" because we stick our noses up people's butts? (RIP Buzz) Yep, you're a postwhore-billyvance

I'm not a saint by no means. But I live by some decent standards. Like you, I wish more people would do the same thing. Nina Are we called "DAWGs" because we stick our noses up people's butts? (RIP Buzz) Yep, you're a postwhore-billyvance

Why yes....yes it would!!!

1. Why doesn't glue stick to the inside of its bottle? 2. Why are there flotation devices under plane seats instead of parachutes? 3. Why are cigarettes sold in gas stations when smoking is prohibited there? 4. Why do you need a driver's license to buy liquor when you can't drink and drive? 5. Why is lemon juice mostly artificial ingredients but dishwashing liquid contains real lemons? 6. If 7-11 is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, why are there locks on the doors? 7. If a cow laughed, would milk come out her nose? 8. If nothing ever sticks to TEFLON, how do they make TEFLON stick to the pan? 9. If you tied buttered toast to the back of a cat and dropped it from a height, what would happen? 10. If you're in a vehicle going the speed of light, what happens when you turn on the headlights? 11. If it's zero degrees outside today and it's supposed to be twice as cold tomorrow, how cold is it going to be? 12. How does the guy who drives the snowplow get to work in the mornings? 13. You know how most packages say "Open here"? What is the protocol if the package says, "Open somewhere else"? 14. You know that little indestructible black box that is used on planes? Why can't they make the whole plane out of the same substance? 15. What do you plant to grow a seedless watermelon? 16.When sign makers go on strike, is anything written on their signs? Nina Are we called "DAWGs" because we stick our noses up people's butts? (RIP Buzz) Yep, you're a postwhore-billyvance

I found this and thought it was a good standard to live by. Rex Barker here again with "The good you do today will be forgotten tomorrow. Do good anyway." I remember reading a story in elementary school about a young Egyptian foreman who was supervising the laying of the foundation for one of the pharoah's pyramids. The foreman was out in the hot sun, encouraging, watching, and correcting the work. Whenever he found that the massive stones did not fit perfectly, he would have them realigned until they were just right. Another forman watched him, and came over to give him some advice. "The foundation will all be underground. Nobody will see it, " He said shaking his head. "Don't worry about it. Nobody will know." "I will know", the young foreman replied, continuing his work. When you do what is right and good and true, you will know, and you will remember. That will give you all the personal meaning you need. Yes, some of the work that you do will be recognized, but even good work will often be forgotten. What is important is not whether anyone remembers. What is important is who you are as a person. What matters is how you live. If you are living authentically and generously, you won't worry about whether anyone else knows or remembers. That's why the good that you do can be anonymous. Just doing good is "enough". Just knowing that you have helped someone is "enough". The fact is that some of the foundations for your own success were laid by your predecessors. That was their gift to you. The way to return the gift is to pass it on...to work hard so that you will have a gift to give to the next person who will fill your shoes. Many of the best things we can do for each other are little things that bring a smile or lift the spirits as we go through daily life together. Sometimes, doing good is about common courtesy and thoughfulness. Robbie Alm of Honolulu developed the Live Aloha program to encourage people to do the little things that add up and improve the quality of our lives. Here are a few to consider: Respect your elders and children. Leave places better than you found them. Hold the door. Hold the elevator. Plant something. Drive with courtesy. Let others in. Attend an event of another culture. Return your shopping cart. Get out and enjoy nature. Pick up litter. Share with your neighbors. Create smiles. This is Rex Barker C.S. (Community Servant) saying that sometimes the smallest things make the biggest difference. So take the time to smile at the lady at the newsstand...help people carry their packages into the building...be the first to start folding up the chairs after the meeting. Do good for its own sake. Do good because it is part of who you are, part of your quality of life. The good you do will be a source of personal meaning for you, even if nobody knows or those who know forget. Nina Are we called "DAWGs" because we stick our noses up people's butts? (RIP Buzz) Yep, you're a postwhore-billyvance

[#bf3eff]HAPPY BIRTHDAY! I hope it's a good one! Nina Are we called "DAWGs" because we stick our noses up people's butts? (RIP Buzz) Yep, you're a postwhore-billyvance

I thought this was a great tribute to America's favorite pastime. Nina Are we called "DAWGs" because we stick our noses up people's butts? (RIP Buzz) Yep, you're a postwhore-billyvance

Uh huh....Suuuurrrreeee you didn't!!! Nina Are we called "DAWGs" because we stick our noses up people's butts? (RIP Buzz) Yep, you're a postwhore-billyvance

OK...I did some editing. Better?

Tell you what we should do...we should "lose" mine, report it lost to the police. Then use the insurance and get a replacement. Then shoot MINE! But damn...I couldn't lie to the police. Nina Are we called "DAWGs" because we stick our noses up people's butts? (RIP Buzz) Yep, you're a postwhore-billyvance

You [B]DO[/B] realize what that means, don't you? It means your parents had sex! (If you're like most young people, the thought of your folks having sex grosses you out and makes you do the full body shiver). Nina Are we called "DAWGs" because we stick our noses up people's butts? (RIP Buzz) Yep, you're a postwhore-billyvance

That's excellent, Dave!!!!

1. The cost of raising a medium-size dog to the age of eleven: $6,400 2.The average number of people airborne over the US any given hour: 61,000 3. Intelligent people have more zinc and copper in their hair. (See if you go off in a metal detector) 4.It is impossible to lick your elbow. 5. The youngest pope was 11 years old. 6. The first novel ever written on a typewriter: Tom Sawyer. 7. Those San Francisco Cable cars are the only mobile National Monuments. 8. Each king in a deck of playing cards represents a king from history: Spades - King David, Hearts - Charlemagne, Clubs -Alexander the Great, Diamonds - Julius Caesar 9. 111,111,111 x 111,111,111 = 12,345,678,987,654,321 OK Take out our calculators 10.It is rumored that if a statue in the park of a person on a horse has both front legs in the air, the person died in battle. If the horse has one front leg in the air the person died as a result of wounds received in battle. If the horse has all four legs on the ground, the person died of natural causes. 11. Only two people signed the Declaration of Independence on July 4th, John Hancock and Charles Thomson. Most of the rest signed on August 2, but the last signature wasn't added until 5 years later. Perhaps he was a member of the "Procrastinators Party?" 12. "I am" is the shortest complete sentence in the English language. 13. Hershey's Kisses are called that because the machine that makes them looks like it's kissing the conveyor belt. 14. Q. What occurs more often in December than any other month? A. Conception. 15. Q. Half of all Americans live within 50 miles of what? A. Their birthplace 16. Q. Most boat owners name their boats. What is the most popular boat name requested? A. Obsession 17. Q. If you were to spell out numbers, how far would you have to go until you would find the letter "A"? A. One thousand 18. Q. What do bulletproof vests, fire escapes, windshield wipers, and laser printers all have in common? A. All invented by women. 19. Q. What is an activity performed by 40% of all people at a party? A. Snoop in your medicine cabinet. 20. AND FINALLY At least 75% of people who read this will try to lick their elbow! Nina Are we called "DAWGs" because we stick our noses up people's butts? (RIP Buzz) Yep, you're a postwhore-billyvance

Damn Dave, I feel your pain. It looks like you adopted my problems that I was having with my phone while I was out there. My car charger had a short. The electric charger has issues. The battery is iffy at best. We ordered a new car charger for me, but not realizing that I would be out there for 3 weeks instead of 1, we shipped it to GA instead of picking it up. MAN, by Monday and definitely by Tuesday on my ride home, I would've given you MY phone to shoot too. But I hooked up the new car charger this morning and the phone seems to be holding a charge now. Have you considered the old theory of "resetting" the memory on the battery? You wrap the battery thoroughly and then freeze it for a few hours. Then you thaw it. Make sure it's dry and then give it a recharge. Nina Are we called "DAWGs" because we stick our noses up people's butts? (RIP Buzz) Yep, you're a postwhore-billyvance

I wholeheartedly agree with this, but it's the lips too. Who wants to kiss someone who has stiff, hard lips? And heart and soul. You gotta' put feelings into those kisses. For the last three weeks, I've gotten the warmest, softest kisses from someone who puts their whole being into those kisses. Made me feel like I was the only person in the whole universe when he kissed me. Sigh...... Nina Are we called "DAWGs" because we stick our noses up people's butts? (RIP Buzz) Yep, you're a postwhore-billyvance

Hmmm...that depends. Did you talk back to or argue with the voice? Nina Are we called "DAWGs" because we stick our noses up people's butts? (RIP Buzz) Yep, you're a postwhore-billyvance