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I love how the cat swats at the hose after its face gets caught in the suction! My cat also runs at the sound of the vacuum. Actually, he hides if I even move the machine, as if I even consider taking it out of the closet! Pussy. See the upside, and always wear your parachute! -- Christopher Titus Shut Up & Jump!

Vertigo sucks! When I say that, I mean it makes you lose your balance and it sucks your head below your feet. And when you recover consciousness, your fingers and toes still tingle. It mainly sucks when you are moving, but there is nothing visible to judge your speed, so you have no idea how fast you are going...or where you are. When I was skiing two days ago, I went over a 10' dropoff...that I had no idea was there. //later posted in the "this is going to hurt" thread// Glad you're okay! See the upside, and always wear your parachute! -- Christopher Titus Shut Up & Jump!

It's fantastic, sweetie!

The only problem I have with this training (and many other forms of our training on this topic) is that it still fails to identify other forms of sexual assault. It IS a crime of violence/control/power, and these sorts of predatory scenarios certainly qualify. However, by not addressing other forms of sexual assault ("tea bagging" your buddy while he's passed out or restrained, is one example that comes to mind), the training inadvertently condones or does not classify those behaviors as also criminal sexual assault. Otherwise, yes, you need to "mix it up." This video training is not the end-all, be-all, but it's another option available to leaders. Get the conversations going. See the upside, and always wear your parachute! -- Christopher Titus Shut Up & Jump!

10 minutes later and 100 posts have been added already. Guess nobody on there is doing any work today. Umm like you? Four posts about other people posting on another website? Nice technique for climbing that list, Billy! See the upside, and always wear your parachute! -- Christopher Titus Shut Up & Jump!

How do you know...it's not LATER yet! Actually, it's 12 years LATER than when he posted that comment. So, Dave -- still loving them? Still only have 2?

Mine is almost gone. Okay, it's almost gone on purpose! Actually, it is the "almost" that rates the , and that it isn't totally gone yet. Which is why it's being removed. It was a good graphic, but my skin doesn't seem to heal well. Both of my tattoos ended up looking really bad. Since neither really had any meaning for me, and I enjoyed them less after 20 years, I started having them removed. The one on my chest is coming off much easier than the one on my wrist (stupid green). BTW, speaking of nice tattoos -- Ian, that phoenix is beautiful! Amstalder: if you think it hurts going on, try getting one taken off! See the upside, and always wear your parachute! -- Christopher Titus Shut Up & Jump!

Who lives in a pineapple under the sea? See the upside, and always wear your parachute! -- Christopher Titus Shut Up & Jump!

I think you did a lovely job.

Where did you find that? Someone did an awesome job! I don't think I even would have left home if that was on the wall of my bedroom. See the upside, and always wear your parachute! -- Christopher Titus Shut Up & Jump!

Well, there was my military demo team that actually facilitated my learning to skydive. I don't have military jump wings, but I'm active duty and a licensed skydiver. Most of my tunnel time and a few of my jumps were paid with funds from that demo team. See the upside, and always wear your parachute! -- Christopher Titus Shut Up & Jump!

Or party ho See the upside, and always wear your parachute! -- Christopher Titus Shut Up & Jump!

There are people recomending that I overstay so that if the path to citizenship gets opened up to illegals I will be here illegally and can apply. I am not going to but its pretty crazy that that might be the easiest way for me to do it. Also I have no intention of becoming an american citizen I would just like to be able to work here and come and go as I please Ah, yes -- good clarification.

Well, there are some societal benefits to marriage. Or some sort of stable partnership for raising a family. Too many studies, and just basic observation show the benefits of raising kids in a stable, 2 parent environment. So even though I'm not married, and I don't have any kids, I think having some level of "special treatment" for married couples is a good idea. FWIW, I also happily pay property taxes that support public schools because I believe that there's a benefit to educating the little monsters, even though none are mine. And I really don't care if it's a "right" a "benefit" or an "entitlement" that the married couples receive. Call it what you like. What does matter is that certain groups are excluded from those things, simply because some people don't like it. That's where I see it as a "civil right." Not because the benefits, entitlements or whatever are "rights", but because one group gets them and another doesn't. 60 years ago, any pair who was of different races were excluded. Now it depends on the sex of the partners. I find it odd that a man can gain these things by marrying a woman, but a woman can't (not by marrying a woman anyway, she has to marry a man). ^ This. Hopefully we can keep this positive dialog going. Other changes in recent decades: As the active-duty military member, I would not have been eligible for base housing or the "with dependents" housing allowances three decades ago. As recently as the late 70s (and IIRC into the 80s), only the men in the military could receive those things. Married women were not considered the providers of the family, and therefore their family members (spouses and kids) were not considered "dependents." Still, as you noted, Joe, I can marry a man to give him my education benefits, get a housing allowance, give him access to military medical care, get family separation pay (I'm stationed abroad), and access to other base facilities. I can do this regardless of religious affiliation, true affection, whatever, and it's all perfectly legal. I can be judged by my peers (socially), but there is nothing that can be done about it as long as the law is followed. Why can't I do this for a woman? ETA: that last question was rhetorical, not directed at you, Joe! See the upside, and always wear your parachute! -- Christopher Titus Shut Up & Jump!

Thanks, Andy -- good read. I usually stay away from citing Wiki as a primary source if it is a subject outside my lane, but I'll take it from you since it is within your lane (I'll consider this "peer reviewed" in this case).

LMFAO... I'm not the first to get bear hugged by Amazon. Just called dibs on #1 Then you have the list all wrong. Lisa (oldwomanc6) stepped up to the plate quickly in this thread, so she should be second in line -- especially since she has never had one before!

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(seriously, it's from the website!) See the upside, and always wear your parachute! -- Christopher Titus Shut Up & Jump!

IMO - that one should be deleted, it's asinine. It's reflective of the attitude of wives as property, not a nation of individuals Although it does work in both directions, does it not? A man cannot be compelled to testify against his wife? absolutely. however, that's not pertinent to my point (I should have written it "was" reflective of) - If an individual is in court for suspicion of breaking the law, why should there be a special class of citizen that is exempt from testifying in the case? it's silly Of course, I also think that the nature of anyone's relationship is none of the business of the government. Marriage of any kind should be a private contract and government shouldn't be discouraging or encouraging (via benefits or whatever) in any way. People should be responsible for themselves and their relationships. I agree that this is a ridiculous loophole. For the rest of the reading audience: I mention this in regard to those who talk only of "benefits" and "entitlements," meaning monetary compensation, for hetero married couples. Things that some argue otherwise could be solved for same-sex couples by some other type of legal contract (keeping "marriage" a separate state of affair). Additionally, it is still impossible to get a fiance visa, or apply for citizenship, to the US, on the basis of a same-sex relationship. So, are these examples counted as a rights, benefits, or entitlements? Or something else? Discuss. See the upside, and always wear your parachute! -- Christopher Titus Shut Up & Jump!

IMO - that one should be deleted, it's asinine. It's reflective of the attitude of wives as property, not a nation of individuals Although it does work in both directions, does it not? A man cannot be compelled to testify against his wife? See the upside, and always wear your parachute! -- Christopher Titus Shut Up & Jump!

I'm sure a lot of us know of someone in these same (or similar) circumstances. This is exactly what is meant when you hear lawmakers taking about not letting "path to citizenship" letting illegal immigrants end up getting citizenship before law-abiding, rule-following, patient, tax-paying people get to see a resolution to their own ridiculously long and expensive processes. See the upside, and always wear your parachute! -- Christopher Titus Shut Up & Jump!

(not directed at you, Jakee, but your post was along the right topic) The one "right" (benefit, entitlement? lawyers, speak up here) that hasn't been mentioned has also to do with legal proceedings. Is it still true that I can't be compelled to serve as a witness against my spouse? If so, why should it matter whether my spouse is the same gender or the opposite? There are no civil contracts that grant me the right not to be compelled to testify against someone else. IIRC, I can even be compelled to testify against a parent, sibling or child against my will (please correct me if I'm wrong). A spouse is the only one who enjoys that right. See the upside, and always wear your parachute! -- Christopher Titus Shut Up & Jump!

I thought Pieings happen after 1000 jumps? Hence my complete surprise when a friend of mine got me after my 50th jump (last step for my B license at the time!). It was fun. I made sure to give him a BIG hug & kiss for his thoughtfulness! See the upside, and always wear your parachute! -- Christopher Titus Shut Up & Jump!

[sigh], the fun is well underway, I presume. I'm on the other side of the Atlantic (and the Med), so I just have to imagine.... Hope you all are having a ROCKIN' weekend! Post lots of fun stories when you all get home/sober/recover. See the upside, and always wear your parachute! -- Christopher Titus Shut Up & Jump!

Umm... have you MET Marius? Nice catch, Heather! Seriously -- great couple. Looks like they did it up their way! I'm glad there were plenty of people in attendance who would appreciate that sort of celebration.