moodyskydiver

I had 2 hard landings almost back to back and instead of grounding myself and letting it heal I kept going and my injury got worse.I have next to no cartilage in my knee and I damaged the colateral ligaments in my left leg along the knee.I took injections for a while but my doc said if I kept jumping I'd be a cripple eventually.I wear special prosthetic braces on my legs now to help support my legs.Eventually I'm going to have to get both knees replaced.*shrug* thats life. "...just an earthbound misfit, I."

Luckily my hubby is now my quitting partner.He said if I'd quit smoking he'd quit dipping.So we each had our last smoke/dip around 9am on Friday. Agh! I could lose sooo much frustration at the gun range right now.But again, no gas,not enough ammo and no materials to reload with.damn damn damn! Too bad I cant just sit up in the window and pick off all the assholes and crackheads and ex-felons who just got out of prison and live in this apt complex. "...just an earthbound misfit, I."

I've been smoke free for over 48hrs and I'm going crazy! I'm stuck in the house on a perfectly beautiful Spring day.Its 75F and wind are 5mph outta the north and theres not a cloud in the sky.Perfect for a jump.I'm very envious of all you who still get to jump.I can only watch now. But I'm stuck in the house doing nothing and with nothing to do! My truck is pretty much outta gas and theres no where worth walking to that is in my vacinity.I'd love to be walking around the national forrest or picnicing at a park or camping by the lake or something but hubby has to work all weekend and again, I have no transportation or money to do anything. So what can I do ?(other than stop bitching) Someone PLEASE give me an idea.I've read every book in the house and seen all of our DVDs twice.I need a hobby and unfortunately it'll have to be an indoor hobby since I'm homebound and this is a crappy apt complex.If I play solitaire one more time I might just have to burn me a deck of cards...and delete it from my comp.Ahhh! any suggestions are appreciated. "...just an earthbound misfit, I."

I have close to 30GBs on my computer and iPod.Youre welcome to anything I have.Plus I'm linked to my hubbys comp so I have access to everything he has too. Just give me some bands and/or songs you like and I'll try to dig something up for ya. I have a very diverse library.Anything from Beethoven and The Beatles to Rob Zombie,and Mad Season. Just PM me and I'll see what I can do for ya.

48+ smokeless hours now. I think if I can make it a week I'll be ok.

I'm going on 29+hrs w/o a cigarette so far.I hope I can keep it going. "...just an earthbound misfit, I."

Well,I've survived 29hrs and counting w/o a single cig.No real withdrawl problems yet except I'm bored as hell during those times I would be outside smoking. "...just an earthbound misfit, I."

I'm already taking 5 medications daily.I'm not sure I'd want to add another or have to worry about side effects from mixing them together. I've already seen BodyWorlds3 in Houston a year or so ago.It was very interesting and informative. I guess I just need to stick it out.Luckily I'm not alone.My hubby had his last dip this morning the same time I had my last smoke.We're trying to quit together. "...just an earthbound misfit, I."

you're evil!!! "...just an earthbound misfit, I."

Literally ALL our friends smoke.There's only one out of the bunch who's quit,but hes roommate to 3 other friends who all smoke. I dont drink much these days.Hell I've had beer in the fridge and cabinet since before V-day.

Ok,good idea.Now, how should I get rid of the cravings? grrr,dammit.I just remembered I have a beautiful brand new meerschaum pipe and tobacco that was mixed and flavored at this cute little shop.Ahhh!damn damn damn. "...just an earthbound misfit, I."

Yeah, thats a nice thought,except I'm retired from jumping. ack! this is going to be hell "...just an earthbound misfit, I."

now someone please stop me from going down to the store and getting another pack. I've tried to quit before and I know I need to.I have a special reminder of why I should quit,my grandmother passed away last June from lung cancer. all you other 'quitters' out there,please lend me some support. "...just an earthbound misfit, I."

I completely agree with you.

Yes John, I knew it wasnt a quote from you,I was just too lazy to go back and find it in the thread so I copied it from your message. I was responding to the thread in general,not to you personally.Pardon me,I'll fix it.

I have been diagnosed Type II Bipolar.Do you think society should let me have a gun?Well, they did.I'm a CHL holder and carry a Norinco 1911A1 .45. Is the world gonna collapse b/c I have a gun?I doubt it.Its not like theyre handing out guns at the pharmacy to everyone with a mental illness.I busted my ass and went through 6 months worth of reviews,medical records,doctor information,medication info. letters from the state Medical Advisory Board with questionaires for me and my doctor etc etc. Most CHLs are awarded within 60 days.Mine took 6 months.So I dont really think society is just passing weapons out to any "crazy" person they find. You should atleast determin what your definition of "crazy" or "mentally ill" are before you start taking away civil liberties.If you think I'm 'crazy' b/c I have a mental disorder then I'd love to meet you and let you decide for yourself.Also, if 'crazy' people (as you describe I'm partly one of them) should be allowed to obtain dangerous weapon, then what about my skydiving?You can kill people jumping too right? "...just an earthbound misfit, I."

Yes, take a CHL class first and get certified. TX Law allows deadly force per PC 9.22 (1) if the actor reasonaly believes the conduct is immediately necessary to avoid emminent harm.This is what it all boils down to but here are a few examples. PC 9.31 (a) a person is justified in using deadly force against another when and to the degree he reasonably believes the force is immediately necessary to protect himself against another's use or attempted use of unlawful force. PC 9.32 (b) a person is justified in using deadly force against another to prevent the other's imminent commission of aggravated kidnapping,murder,sexual assault,aggravated sexual assult,robbery,or aggravated robber. There's also statutes for protecting a third person,protection of property, protection of life or health,protection of 3rd person's property etc. Look up you state's qualifications and if they have a CHL law or not,b/c not all states have them. I also recommend reading The Concealed Handgun Manual by Chris Bird.It tells how and when to carry and how tochoose your CCW etc. "...just an earthbound misfit, I."

chocolate!

Found it.OF clients and store locations. "...just an earthbound misfit, I."

Where can you buy these other than online?Do any noteable stores carry them? I'd like to try the green tea,it sounds yummy. "...just an earthbound misfit, I."

Freedom (NRA) American Rifleman (NRA) Guns & Ammo Smithsonian Popular Photography Gourmet Horse & Rider Equs Clinton Anderson Downunder Horsmanship "...just an earthbound misfit, I."

Let me see...here are my fav 60s bands/singers: Bob Dylan, Elton John, The Beatles, John Lennon (solo), George Harrison (solo) Paul McCartney (solo) Ringo Starr(solo) Simon & Garfunkel, The Eagles, The Animals, Billy Joel, Don Maclean, Janis Joplin, Jimmi Hendrix, Pink Floyd, Bette Midler,Sonny and Cher, Cher (solo)Queen, Santana, The Who, Deep Purple, Led Zepplin, Steppenwolf, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Neil Diamond, The Doors, Greatful Dead, Three Dog Night, Rolling Stones. "...just an earthbound misfit, I."

Girl let me help you out here. Dont get mad,dont take revenge,dont get even...get EVERYTHING. Carpe Omnius! So does my philosophy make me evil? "...just an earthbound misfit, I."

After listening to some of the BSG PodCasts it looks like Starbuck is going to be starring in the new version of the Bionic Woman.Shes not going to be Jamie Sommers (previously Lindsay Wagner's character) but its being said that Starbuck will be "a close female friend" of Jamie Sommers.No release date on this yet but they do say she will keep up appearances on BSG. "...just an earthbound misfit, I."

I have one piercing in each earlobe.I got my hood (VCH) pierced in 2003.Then I got both nipples pierced in 2005.My hubby was getting his nipples repierced so I thought it'd be a good time to get mine done.I still have all jewelry in all of them even though my hubby had to take his nipple piercings out b/c they got infected.So in total I have 5 piercings. To anyone wondering about getting a clit or hood piercing, I say go for it.Its not very painful and it heals super fast.Plus you get alot of fun out of it sexually.Just my $.02 "...just an earthbound misfit, I."