wolfriverjoe

Yep. Especially the part about the communication being harder later. Been there "There are NO situations which do not call for a French Maid outfit." Lucky McSwervy "~ya don't GET old by being weak & stupid!" - Airtwardo

Wierd toothless, banjo playing guys???? Or are they mostly found in Alabama??? Kentucky and Tennessee mostly. "There are NO situations which do not call for a French Maid outfit." Lucky McSwervy "~ya don't GET old by being weak & stupid!" - Airtwardo

Another good "rule of thumb" is to avoid any straight lines. Roads, the borders between fields, any "edge" at all. That's where they hide fences, powerlines, ditches and other not so nice terrain features. I was taught (and have done so) to pick the center of an open, empty field. Although I had to walk a few hundred yards to the edge of the field and the road, there was a fence and powerlines, and a drainage ditch right next to the road. "There are NO situations which do not call for a French Maid outfit." Lucky McSwervy "~ya don't GET old by being weak & stupid!" - Airtwardo

Pictures. She doesn't want any more "stuff", but has said directly that she likes framed pictures (my two sisters regularly send them). She wants the one I have in the "pets" thread that's titled "5 left and cut". I'm going to take one of both dogs and both owners in a serious (more or less) setting, print them both and put them in a paired frame. The last time I did that (a pic of me and the dog plus a pic of me just after landing paired in a double frame) she cried (happy tears)

I've been out of town and off-line or I would have been all over this. My "little pal", Skyler is going to be 12 this winter. He was originally my ex-wife's (he was a very small puppy the first time we met), but I ended up with him after the divorce. He has to stay with friends when I am on the road, but when I'm home, he goes with me just about everywhere. He loves riding in the car, and recognizes the regular places that we go. Friend's houses, my mom's house, the DZ. He knows when we are close and gets excited about two turns before we get there. He is a regular at the DZ and understands what is going to happen next when I pick up my jumpsuit. If there are other people there he will pick out his "new best friend" and go sit by them. If they are willing, he can stay out. If there is noone else there, he knows he has to get locked in the classroom (he doesn't like it, but knows the command "go hide") If he is loose, he recognizes my canopy when I am coming down, and will come to greet me as I am walking back to the hangar. First one is my original Avatar. Just him curled up on the couch. Second is my second Avatar, him laying (sort of) by my canopy. I had dumped my gear and gone to do a video debrief, and he had curled up there. He got up when I went to get the camera, and wouldn't lay down like he was at first. But it's still a good pic. Third one was taken on a windy day, the big white dog belongs to a very good friend. The two dogs are regulars at the DZ, and are very good together. Washatka (big white dog) is an excellent Alpha. He takes charge and does whatever it takes to protect his "pack". Other dogs are welcome at the DZ, but Washatka is in charge. "There are NO situations which do not call for a French Maid outfit." Lucky McSwervy "~ya don't GET old by being weak & stupid!" - Airtwardo

As well as the lovely neck.

k-dubjumps? I seem to remember a jello-shot being taken from between those "There are NO situations which do not call for a French Maid outfit." Lucky McSwervy "~ya don't GET old by being weak & stupid!" - Airtwardo

Only if you had sex. Metrosexual is really just the subway equivalent of the mile-hi club It's only 5 minutes btw Pentagon Station and National Airport stops. /Marg So? That's probably about 3 minutes longer than most of the guys on here would need. "There are NO situations which do not call for a French Maid outfit." Lucky McSwervy "~ya don't GET old by being weak & stupid!" - Airtwardo

Sorry, unless he came at her first, it isn't self defense. While infidelity is inexcusable, violent retaliation isn't any better. "There are NO situations which do not call for a French Maid outfit." Lucky McSwervy "~ya don't GET old by being weak & stupid!" - Airtwardo

Note: I am giving you the benefit of the doubt that you are real. But I don't know for sure. Not stupid, just naive. You were smart enough not to put your last name in your profile. Good basic security precaution. You don't know what kind of wierdos are on here. Most of them are harmless, but I'm sure there are at least a couple that are dangerous. If you are who you say you are, you now know we watch out for each other. If you aren't who you say you are, well, you now know we watch out for each other. One thing that's a real advantage is how small the skydiver community is. Not every jumper wastes incredible amounts of time on here, but there's usually one or two at each DZ. I'm sure you will find one the next time you go jump. Then he or she will let us know you are real, and it will move on from there. You've just come on pretty strong for only being here 3 days, and it wouldn't be the first time a troll pulled this. Of course, we have been falling all over ourselves being nice to you (mainly because of the pic you have up). "There are NO situations which do not call for a French Maid outfit." Lucky McSwervy "~ya don't GET old by being weak & stupid!" - Airtwardo

Yeah, I know. Which is worse? Gov't control over reproduction or uncontrolled reproduction with a total lack of resposibility on the part of the parents? No win situation, which is why we have 10 year olds being tased. "There are NO situations which do not call for a French Maid outfit." Lucky McSwervy "~ya don't GET old by being weak & stupid!" - Airtwardo

Right. If he had waited for an open event, then he wouldn't have been able to claim that he was denied access. If he could go in, then how could he claim they were hiding something. Mythbusters did a couple conspiracy theories early on (implanted microchips was one IIRC), but gave up on them fairly quickly because they were too easy to disprove. Mythbusters also freely admits that they are mostly having a good time, and is willing to revisit stuff that the fans complain was wrong. "There are NO situations which do not call for a French Maid outfit." Lucky McSwervy "~ya don't GET old by being weak & stupid!" - Airtwardo

Foster child with a long history of acting out. I still find it amazing you need a license to drive, yet can pop out as many kids as you want, completely fail to do anything constructive to raise them, give them to the government to raise (or have the gov't take them away) then pop out yet more kids. With little or no consequences. Or when resrictions are applied, the parent sues to prevent the "invasion of privacy" Using the Taser on the kid is highly questionable, but the problem began a long, long time ago "There are NO situations which do not call for a French Maid outfit." Lucky McSwervy "~ya don't GET old by being weak & stupid!" - Airtwardo

Nice

No argument on that. But it doesn't change the rules under which he bought his house. Again, they aren't objecting to the flag, just the big pole. Some people wish to have their neighborhood free from things they object to, be it boats in the driveway, goofy lawn statues, or ugly house colors. If he didn't do his research before buying the house, it's his problem. I'd make a lot of sacrifices to avoid buying a house with those kind of covenants. Others won't buy without them. Their choice. "There are NO situations which do not call for a French Maid outfit." Lucky McSwervy "~ya don't GET old by being weak & stupid!" - Airtwardo

He bought a house with restrictive covenants. He tried to get permission to put a flagpole up, but was denied. He put it up anyway. They aren't prohibiting the flag, just a big pole. If you don't like restrictive covenants, don't buy a house that has them. Pretty straightforward to me. "There are NO situations which do not call for a French Maid outfit." Lucky McSwervy "~ya don't GET old by being weak & stupid!" - Airtwardo

Be careful with the PAs. Even if they deserve it, you can still get your "one warning". "There are NO situations which do not call for a French Maid outfit." Lucky McSwervy "~ya don't GET old by being weak & stupid!" - Airtwardo

Was this a lot of in and out use, or leaving them in for the whole shift? I wonder how things factor in: the ear itself building up with bacteria over time vs. transfer to the ear plugs, and the effect of continuous time in ear vs. in and out. (Eg., in 30 minutes, out an hour.) I don't know the answer but I wonder if the skydiving application is less hazardous. I don't know, but I will leave "foamies" in my ears for significant periods of time, or pop them in and out for short periods. It depends on how many people are at the range. I usually keep a pair in the watch pocket of all my jeans. The earplugs go through the wash with the jeans, although I will replace them every so often. I've never had any problems. YMMV "There are NO situations which do not call for a French Maid outfit." Lucky McSwervy "~ya don't GET old by being weak & stupid!" - Airtwardo

I guess you don't hang out in SC very much "There are NO situations which do not call for a French Maid outfit." Lucky McSwervy "~ya don't GET old by being weak & stupid!" - Airtwardo

Really?? In Wisconsin, it's mandated to wear at least 50% blaze orange. Although it does tend to create complacency, it has improved safety significantly. We have too many idiots that shoot anything that moves around here. People use paint to mark cows and horses to try to keep them from being targeted. Last year someone was shot (right near my DZ as a matter of fact) because he was cold, and had grabbed a blanket from his car and draped it over his shoulders, covering the orange. "There are NO situations which do not call for a French Maid outfit." Lucky McSwervy "~ya don't GET old by being weak & stupid!" - Airtwardo

Just out of curiosity, what do your instructors think of this idea? Have you consulted them? There are a number of military freefall guys on here, I don't know who is who, or exactly what (I know LouDiamond is a green beanie and you probably don't jump with him). Have you ever examined a camera helmet setup closely? Do you know what is/isn't safe, appropriate and secure? (or even too secure?) Do you know what the hazards of jumping camera are? If the camera is there, it needs to be a higher priority than the "last thing I am worried about". There is a chance letting it "sit on your head and run" will get you in trouble. I hate trying to tell people they shouldn't do stuff, that's why I simply directed you to the sticky. But since you seem to be choosing to ignore that advice, I hope you won't ignore the advice you are getting here. At least have good answers to the questions I posed above before you put yourself and others at risk. "There are NO situations which do not call for a French Maid outfit." Lucky McSwervy "~ya don't GET old by being weak & stupid!" - Airtwardo

i know right! id love to see it but unfortunately for us all he "cant find it anymore" Sounds like it was fake. Unless he can show you, that's what I'd say. I've seen a lot of good fake videos. The one that convinces me that landing a wingsuit without a ramp is impossible is the one of the very, very, very low pull. YouTube "There are NO situations which do not call for a French Maid outfit." Lucky McSwervy "~ya don't GET old by being weak & stupid!" - Airtwardo

Given the times that the alarmists have had to correct their data due to PROPER research by the 'deniers' in addition to the emails and such from CRU, a grouping of yourself, kallend and rhys looks MUCH more apropos. Thanks for proving my point. "There are NO situations which do not call for a French Maid outfit." Lucky McSwervy "~ya don't GET old by being weak & stupid!" - Airtwardo

I thought it was the Romans who crucified Christ. Although it was Jesus's outrage and destructive behavior at the Temple that was the act that resulted in his capture. BTW, I've been meaning to tell you that you are one of a very few Christians who actually practice the teachings of Christ on here. You seem to accept others and their faiths without seeing them as a threat to you, and don't threaten us "heathens" or even (as others have done) gloat about others you dislike being hurt or dieing. I admire that. "There are NO situations which do not call for a French Maid outfit." Lucky McSwervy "~ya don't GET old by being weak & stupid!" - Airtwardo

No. In Georgia it's "Grunt, grunt, grunt Y'all". In Upper Michigan it's "Grunt, grunt, grunt, eh" In Minnesota it's "Grunt, grunt, grunt er no" "There are NO situations which do not call for a French Maid outfit." Lucky McSwervy "~ya don't GET old by being weak & stupid!" - Airtwardo