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+1. And to think -- I came all the way from Europe, and though he was just down the road, he couldn't be bothered to stop by my DZ to say "hi." Talk about feeling unloved. Glad SOMEONE had fun with him! However, I must thank my good pal Ski for helping me out this weekend. Thanks Ski! T See the upside, and always wear your parachute! -- Christopher Titus Shut Up & Jump!

I don't think you do. My non-god doesn't tell me anything. I tell myself not to bother other people over this non-sense UNLESS they start spouting off about how "their god" is somehow superior and will "save" me if I "just believe." To me, it's just bull shit. Although, at least in Florida, atheist billboards can be considered a proportional response to the (commercially acquired, public space) billboards everywhere that attempt to convert passers by to Christianity. Just offering the other side of the story. Otherwise, how would anyone know there is more than one opinion there? See the upside, and always wear your parachute! -- Christopher Titus Shut Up & Jump!

As long as they're hot, allowed to mingle, and there's video, what's the downside? Wendy P. If they're "hot" they're probably not lying about their weight! See the upside, and always wear your parachute! -- Christopher Titus Shut Up & Jump!

As deserts go, it could be MUCH worse! Congrats on the new job.

I've had that, too. It does run both directions. Talked about it with my last boyfriend the day we met! Just another thing we found we had in common. See the upside, and always wear your parachute! -- Christopher Titus Shut Up & Jump!

You think that's bad? You should check out the traffic where I'm living now. You know that joke about the lines on the road just being a suggestion? Here, they're just decoration! And everyone does stupid stuff -- gender doesn't matter. Actually, it's usually the guys crowding into that "parking" lane, when they know they'll have to get back over into the one moving lane before they even have a chance to pass anyone. On the other hand, I do feel your pain. Been trying to teach my sister for years that if she isn't going faster than the cars in the lane to her right, she should get over. Hasn't sunk in yet. See the upside, and always wear your parachute! -- Christopher Titus Shut Up & Jump!

Anyone know how this requirement affects visiting jumpers from other countries? Is there a license level that is granted equivalency? +1. And supplemental question/information: I did everything on that FS1 list and more (turned more points in 4-way, did a 1-pt 5-way) before I hit 30 jumps. Does the UK have a better safety record than elsewhere? Does all that extra coach jumping really lead to better/more skilled/safer jumpers? Are those coach jumps structured in some kind of progression, regardless of where the student performs them, to be sure the student actually demonstrates all the skills over that whole period? (not being rhetorical -- I'd really like to understand this). And so included in this is my +1 paraphrase of kuai43's question: can I take my USPA B license at 50-whatever jumps, and be afforded the same courtesies as an FS1-holder? Can the OP realistically complete another country's requirements, then go home and jump with that equivalent? (again, serious question for the UK jumpers here) See the upside, and always wear your parachute! -- Christopher Titus Shut Up & Jump!

Woo hoo!!! How did it feel? See the upside, and always wear your parachute! -- Christopher Titus Shut Up & Jump!

I'm going to malaysia Is there a good way to break up with someone??? See the upside, and always wear your parachute! -- Christopher Titus Shut Up & Jump!

Awe! Thanks Nat!

I've had a few of those situations where the guy looks really good on paper (ie, when you describe him everyone wonders why you would break up with suck a great guy), but it just isn't working. Whenever that "charm" comes out, just remember the reason you broke up and stick to your guns! If he starts to get too persistent, or is clearly acting outside acceptable boundaries of being broken up, let him know he should be using those charms on someone who will appreciate them more. Yeah, that sounds like a line, but you can find a way to communicate that message without it sounding cliche. I've remained friends with ex boyfriends before. If I can't have a solid friendship with someone, I don't want to have something more anyway. So, there's usually a good friendship to maintain, but you DO need to step back for awhile until you've both been able to get over the ending of the romantic relationship. Breakups suck. The nicest thing to do is explain it in no uncertain terms that it's not working for you, and you're just not interested in maintaining that type of relationship. Any other scenario of innuendo or game playing just makes it worse. If you respect him, respect his intellect enough to speak to him in plain language what you're feeling/thinking. It may take more than one conversation, but I've found that's the best way. And yes, I've been on both sides of the situation. I would much rather have a guy just come out and tell me he wants to move on. See the upside, and always wear your parachute! -- Christopher Titus Shut Up & Jump!

I just found his story on Day 4 Reportage 1.

Some limit vision field of view all the time, and fog up just 'most' of the time... They don't let your face flap around at 120mph giving the vidiot great material for comedy central... Harder for others in free-fall to see your eyes and anticipate your next move, or be able to see how scared you really ARE... Tough to give an audible understandable exit count with your head in a bucket..."did he say 'ready, set' or 'I just shit' ?" Makes it extremely difficult and messy to puke in free-fall during the 9th point of the sunrise load while fighting a 'tequila with bourbon chaser' hangover...ya end up lookin' like a tuna in a goldfish bowl full of beef stew. Takes away from the whole experience on a 'purest' kinda level, like having heated hand grips on a motocross bike. It's freakin' Skydiving...it's SUPPOSED to be cold, fast & noisy ~ that's what makes it BEAUTIFUL! You forgot the most important reason.... you can't do a proper KISS PASS in a full face! (this from a girl who wears a full-face helmet) I got very comfortable in a full face when flying in the tunnel, so I wanted one for the air. I bought one that does not allow the visor to flip up b/c I had heard bad stories about visors flipping up in free fall (anyone else ever experience that?). I'm thinking more and more that I'll get a second one with a visor that opens, b/c I want to be able to put sun glasses under it. Regardless, I love my full face helmet. I'm much more comfortable in free fall with it. See the upside, and always wear your parachute! -- Christopher Titus Shut Up & Jump!

Man, if I had been in your position, I would have been very tempted to leave a tip with the local police that he has a stash of pot with intent to distribute. Then again, you'd probably have lost that $500/month stipend.... But I'd bet she would have ended up with all the property in the divorce! See the upside, and always wear your parachute! -- Christopher Titus Shut Up & Jump!

That's just wrong!!! Yea well.... I know -- sometimes you just don't get to some of the more important movies. Which is why I have "Ronin" and "Casablanca" in my Netflix queue! See the upside, and always wear your parachute! -- Christopher Titus Shut Up & Jump!

And by the way... way to rock that sari, chica!

Mean Girls Halloween Rule I just used that line at a Halloween party last night. See the upside, and always wear your parachute! -- Christopher Titus Shut Up & Jump!

Dude, THAT'S fucked up. Had a similar experience many many moons ago. My friend & my boyfriend worked at the same mountain resort (obviously very small community). He started living with some other woman while still keeping things going with me. Of course, my friend told me. When I asked him about it, he said he didn't appreciate being spied on! See the upside, and always wear your parachute! -- Christopher Titus Shut Up & Jump!

Did you get your jump yesterday? How did you feel? Did you have the chance to do more than one? Welcome!

JAY!!! http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=2704914069624298394 Anyway, that's what the topic title reminded me off. welcome... Cool! Now I understand all the words to that song. Thanks! See the upside, and always wear your parachute! -- Christopher Titus Shut Up & Jump!

Here's one of my pet peeves (for those who don't know, each is correct but each in its own part of speech). I can forgive the average typo, but when it's used incorrectly in publishing or advertising it drives me nuts! And continuing with the theme of the thread however -- no one or noone? See the upside, and always wear your parachute! -- Christopher Titus Shut Up & Jump!

So wish I could be there! Can't wait to see the "winners" list!

Actually, that record was broken (reported in Parachutist), but not by very much. Would have to check the world record web site to verify the current credit. See the upside, and always wear your parachute! -- Christopher Titus Shut Up & Jump!

However, incorporating a fee to the owner of the property (in this case the "financial institution") from the buyer, into the overall price, is acceptable. If someone puts their own money out there so someone else can pay the price over time, then the person providing the original money is entitled to compensation, or a fee for somone else to use his advance capital. Additionally, according to the website you provided, even though "foreclosure" is not initiated, the homebuyers are in a "rent-to-own" situation. If they don't pay their rent (or regular payment), is the penalty eviction? or do they get back all the money they paid toward the purchase? Purely rhetorical questions -- just wanted to point out that it is still possible for the financiers to make money without calling it "interest". See the upside, and always wear your parachute! -- Christopher Titus Shut Up & Jump!

And if everyone would just put down their guns there would be no war! See the upside, and always wear your parachute! -- Christopher Titus Shut Up & Jump!