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Holy Cow, was that rig sized for you? Looks like you could fall through your seat if you had a premature opening in a sit. "I encourage all awesome dangerous behavior." - Jeffro Fincher

And hopefully those who can't handle it will use birth control. From our friends at Planned Parenthood: Rubbers and Pills R US . "I encourage all awesome dangerous behavior." - Jeffro Fincher

Jim, I think that's almost a pointless question..almost. That's the tone I hear from contractors I work with who can't do anything new, "I've been doing this for 20 years and I never..." When I was coaching lacrosse I had 10 new 16 year olds a year. Some were saints, many had bad grades or troublesome subjects, one was arrested for stealing from a house one day and a car the next day to make good on a gambling debt, others for drugs, several got in trouble for alcohol, vandalism...you name it. A lot of those were just highschool kids making mistakes, but we're not talking about that. In most of the bad cases it came down to some really shitty parenting. One kid's only interaction with his parents was dinner left in the oven; that was the gambling debt kid. A lot of those kids came to me and the other coaches to talk about problems with their parents. I've seen more shitty parents than shitty kids. Having a 16-year-old doesn't mean that you therefore can handle a 16-year-old. Neither does me not having children mean that I don't know that spying on your child is a shortsighted idea. I just know bad when I see it. Have parents really become so lazy that they can't even come up with something better than invading their child's life? Have you all lost the stones to make things happen in your own house? Have you lost the ability or interest to see what's going on in their world? You are their teacher, do your job. Help with their homework, go on a trip, offer something to your child that she can only achieve by staying out of trouble. Because seriously, why would you not do something fun if the consequence has no bearing on your life. "I encourage all awesome dangerous behavior." - Jeffro Fincher

I have a question for everyone thinking about this scenario. Right now there's about a 6 to 1 ratio of people saying that you shouldn't spy on your daughter, with several in the minority crowd making reference to Columbine kids or other fantastic occurances. I know you were asking for advice, but what do you think of that? Also, it sounds like some people had some good suggestions, what do you think of those. Also, what does your kid do with her free time? Any sports or personal interests or is it MTV and the mall? It's never too late for music lessons or outdoor camps. For you veteran parents, what would be some alternatives? Move to a different area, military school, a convent? "I encourage all awesome dangerous behavior." - Jeffro Fincher

Obvious photoshop. That's Mary-Kate's head on Ashley's body with Bob Saggat's vagina... "I encourage all awesome dangerous behavior." - Jeffro Fincher

I think that anyone advocating snooping through their child's belongings and communications without just cause is making up for being a crappy parent. Unless you find drugs or something related to illegal or highly immorall activity then all you're doing is admitting that you were incapabale of imbuing the child with the ability to make rational decisions. If this IS the case then confront the child directly and tell the child that it may be to the detriment of your relationship but you no longer feel that you can trust them and are taking measures to monitor their activity for their own good. At least they can then tell their friends, "I can't get high, my mother is going to check for the signs when I get home." I'm not saying that there isn't a context for this kind of supervision so nobody get their tits in a tangle. If you want a child to be an adult then respect their life. If they need an intervention then give it. "I encourage all awesome dangerous behavior." - Jeffro Fincher

Well, I think he just sees the big picture. The more he drinks, the less she has to carry... "I encourage all awesome dangerous behavior." - Jeffro Fincher

Nope, that's an architect's plan. My plan looks more like: General note: 1. Contractor is to install Tree, supports, power, and controls according to manufacturer's recommendation. "I encourage all awesome dangerous behavior." - Jeffro Fincher

Only took 8 posted to get to Hitler... "I encourage all awesome dangerous behavior." - Jeffro Fincher

We have a regulars chat group at Skydive Virginia, so does Orange, so does Hartwood. You'll find more information on skydiving on this site. All we do is talk about Monkey Powder and MEaton's girlfriends. I'm not sure what you're looking for. Just get out and jump. Most DZ's are accepting of new people. "I encourage all awesome dangerous behavior." - Jeffro Fincher

Quick big picture question here...what are we trying to figure out? "I encourage all awesome dangerous behavior." - Jeffro Fincher

That's right...cuz when I turn on my fuckin' afterburners... "I encourage all awesome dangerous behavior." - Jeffro Fincher

Dammit, a few people harped on the drag=weight at terminal one before I got home and got on my computer. Send me an accurate chalk outline of you on the ground and of you standing with your arms in tight. Your area will be somewhere between the two. Done, but it was a trick question anyway. You can start an account for me at Perris, I'll be out there sometime this year. I'll buy you a jump when I get there. "I encourage all awesome dangerous behavior." - Jeffro Fincher

HOLY PHOTON TORPEDOS. I can't believe I forgot: Chani - Dune Princess Irulan - Dune Rachael - Bladerunner And to anyone who noted a similarity, it's the character, not the actress. "I encourage all awesome dangerous behavior." - Jeffro Fincher

"just because the program does what you say it will..." Then can we just say that it's at least better than someone staring out the plane at the previous group without a clue about groundspeed? Also, how difficult is it to figure out wind resistance? Tell me how much you weigh and I'll tell you your very own force for drag. I'll trust Mr. Kallend to have taken such things into account. There aren't any black holes here so I'm pretty this is all straight-forward. "I encourage all awesome dangerous behavior." - Jeffro Fincher

Yeah, I high-jacked that one from another list I saw. I don't think she's the least bit attractive but some dudes like the plastic look, so I thought I'd be fair. Please do add to the list I kept it pretty much to the classics and obvious. "I encourage all awesome dangerous behavior." - Jeffro Fincher

Well, my blow-up Leia was on the other side so... "I encourage all awesome dangerous behavior." - Jeffro Fincher

I posted the Best Ever. Why bother with the rest? "I encourage all awesome dangerous behavior." - Jeffro Fincher

Yeah I'm only going to spend so much time looking up stuff so I pretty much hi-jacked this dude's blog. I've never watched Farscape, sorry, I've fallen off the wagon. Please do find a pic and post to make my list less laughable. For the record, my vote goes to Leia. Bill, yeah she's hot. What was she in? "I encourage all awesome dangerous behavior." - Jeffro Fincher

I'd say that about cinches it. "I encourage all awesome dangerous behavior." - Jeffro Fincher

Princess Leia - Slave Barbarella Barb Wire Col. Wilma Deering Nova Irene Cassini Diana Jessica 6 Padme . "I encourage all awesome dangerous behavior." - Jeffro Fincher

The vehicle I've driven that had the best capability on the snow was a Honda CRV. Borrowed it from my parents to drive from Traverse City, Mi to Albany NY in blizzard conditions because my Explorer was having problems. Wouldn't buy one, not a manly enough car for as manly of a man as I am. "I encourage all awesome dangerous behavior." - Jeffro Fincher

Have had an ex say she liked how I smelled when I got to her house after jumping. That lasted until summer jumping, then I had to go straight to the shower. "I encourage all awesome dangerous behavior." - Jeffro Fincher

Do a search on this. I started with a Turbo ZX and all I had were LONG snivels. In fact, I had a square cut out of the slider to speed it up. "I encourage all awesome dangerous behavior." - Jeffro Fincher

Sometimes when I haven't jumped in a while I poop myself just to remember what it's like. Well really, I don't know about pooping yourself but I've suspect a few skydivers of sharting themselves on the ride up. I still wouldn't call this acceptible practice. "I encourage all awesome dangerous behavior." - Jeffro Fincher