plorensen 0 #26 December 24, 2010 you could put one of these at the dz.Its better than where Im livin.http://www.tumbleweedhouses.com/houses/fencl/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnMitchell 16 #27 December 24, 2010 Quote My ex-brother-in law's family (whom I'm still friendly with) also lost his dog and almost his entire house on Monday due to his 5 year old playing with matches. I suppose all things are realitive in comparison to something like that! My bro-in-law lost all his possessions and several dogs a year ago when his rented house burned to the ground. Not a stitch of renter's insurance. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stratostar 5 #28 December 24, 2010 Quote This comes on the heels of me finding out I'm getting divorced Hey I tried to tell you run off with me instead BUT NO you would listen to reason.....As for the house, most everyone lost a lot in the crash, so now your just like everyone else.... screwed. Get you a nice class A RV so if you don't like the hood your in, drive to another!Best of luck.you can't pay for kids schoolin' with love of skydiving! ~ Airtwardo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Opie 0 #29 December 24, 2010 Any disaster that you can survive is an improvement in your character, your stature, and your life. What a privilege! This is when the spontaneity of your own nature will have a chance to flow. Then, when looking back at your life, you will... see that the moments which seemed to be great failures followed by wreckage were the incidents that shaped the life you have now. You’ll see that this is really true. Nothing can happen to you that is not positive. Even though it looks and feels at the moment like a negative crisis, it is not. - Joseph Campbell Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jrmrangers 0 #30 December 24, 2010 skymama you are welcome to come crash in my spare room anytime! and i promise ill be a perfect gentleman, probably! in all seriousness congrats on your daughter and as far as the man , onwards and upwards. your loved in this comunity and you will have tons of people wiling to help you get thru anything that may come your way. best of luckWait , I pull what first? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 35 #31 December 24, 2010 Opie, that's a great quote. Krisanne, I'm always up for wine! Send me a pm and tell me where you'll be. Everyone else- Stitch is a smart-ass. I was never married to Peaceful Jeffrey! Thanks to all my friends here for their words of support. You are the reason why I continue to moderate these forums even though there are definitely days when I ask myself, "why do I still moderate these damn forums". You all rock! I hope all of you have a wonderful Christmas. Son, daughter, son-in-law to be () and now son-in-law to be's brother will be at the house soon and we'll celebrate Christmas Eve at my parents with the rest of my family. If I cry today, it will be from happy tears! She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimmytavino 16 #32 December 24, 2010 nice skymama, you and quite a few Others here, have been top shelf "internet companions" to me, and to many, for quite a few years now. Thanks for your sensible words, your humorous words, your serious words, and your willingness to share of yourself!!! That goes , really, for most everyone here. It's fun to read and write and learn and maybe laugh , here...Merry Christmas to all those who live inside my computer and to those whom i've had the happy opportunity to meet, in personskymama, you're a winner and deserve all the love and happiness that surrounds you... I believe i speak for many, when i say... we are all wishing MORE Love and More Happiness, for You,, in 2011 and beyond. jmy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LuckyMcSwervy 0 #33 December 24, 2010 Congratulations on the wonderful news about your beautiful Alix!! "Skymama of the Bride"!! And the other stuff.... UGH... I'm so sorry. I hate to hear about this kinda stuff but you have so many friends and a loving family to help you through... you're gonna be just fine. I know it!! As for the house... http://www.luckymojo.com/saintjoseph.html Best of luck... you're a strong woman!! Watch out world!!! Always be kinder than you feel. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wolfriverjoe 1,496 #34 December 24, 2010 Quote Opie, that's a great quote. Krisanne, I'm always up for wine! Send me a pm and tell me where you'll be. Everyone else- Stitch is a smart-ass. I was never married to Peaceful Jeffrey! Thanks to all my friends here for their words of support. You are the reason why I continue to moderate these forums even though there are definitely days when I ask myself, "why do I still moderate these damn forums". You all rock! I hope all of you have a wonderful Christmas. Son, daughter, son-in-law to be () and now son-in-law to be's brother will be at the house soon and we'll celebrate Christmas Eve at my parents with the rest of my family. If I cry today, it will be from happy tears! I'm really glad to see you are staying positive. Congrats on your daughter's engagement. I really like Lucky's "Skymamma of the Bride" title. The rest of it just sucks, and I'm really sad to hear you are going through it. DO NOT FORGET that you have a ton of friends (both in real life and among this group of weirdos I am honored to consider my "online friends") who really do care about you. You have support available, use it!!! Go out to the DZ as much as you can. I know how much you respect and value Shah's advice , but his comment about the healing powers of the folks at the DZ is spot on. The house thing sucks, but keep in mind you aren't alone. Lots and lots of folks are taking serious hits selling in this market. Do your best to "take the high road" with your soon to be ex (I don't doubt that you will, but I want to include this just in case). As tempting as it is to let loose and unload on him, the apologies necessary after such an incident aren't worth the temporary happiness/catharsis you get from the blasting (and yes, I had to learn this one the hard way)."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 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZigZagMarquis 9 #35 December 24, 2010 Congrats to you and your daughter and son-in-law to be. As for the rest, well, just jump more! Best of luck. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grimmie 181 #36 December 24, 2010 You have your health. Everything else is just fluff. Lot's of wealthy people wish they weren't dying of some stupid uncurable cancer. Here's a Christmas present for you. Come to Belize in February. Buy your plane ticket there, I'll give you some free skydives. Santa Grimmie is in a great mood today. Cheer up buttercup! (And let the future son in law know if he breaks her heart we will kill him.) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wings-n-Things 0 #37 December 24, 2010 I haven't "been around for awhile" but best wishes to you this Christmas and in the new year. Card carrying member of the Nanny State Liberation Front Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nataly 38 #38 December 24, 2010 Quote Quote Fl. law doesn't let you keep everything acquired b/4 being married ? I sold that house and bought another house with non-peaceful jeffery. Stupid, stupid, stupid. It was NOT stupid. No one knew the market would crash, otherwise fewer people would have been affected by it. And if the relationship had worked out buying that house would have been the *right* decision. Things didn't turn out the way you planned but that doesn't mean you had a bad plan. ETA: Congrats to your daughter "There is no problem so bad you can't make it worse." - Chris Hadfield « Sors le martinet et flagelle toi indigne contrôleuse de gestion. » - my boss Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lauraliscious 0 #39 December 24, 2010 Congrats to Alix! Hope you enjoy your Christmas with your family. Sounds like you'll have a good Christmas with your kids and everyone. And you should totally take Grimmie up on his offer and give yourself a plane ticket to Belize for Christmas!!! Sounds like you could use a nice tropical vacation. Can't wait to see you at that boogie in March, and let you hold Babylicious! Enemiga Rodriguez, PMS #369, OrFun #25, Team Dirty Sanchez #116, Pelt Head #29, Muff #4091 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
matthewcline 0 #40 December 24, 2010 Like all the others. Congrats on your Daughter. Sorry about the Split and House sale for a loss. Hit the road and go from skydiver house to skydiver house across the country. We got all sorts of whine here for your stop. Red, White, Bagged, Boxed, bottles, screw on and cork type some with thumb holes! MattAn Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shah269 0 #41 December 25, 2010 Quote The twelve year old girl I had when I joined the forums is now a young lady and she's engaged! Feel old yet? I know I do! This comes on the heels of me finding out I'm getting divorced, Congrats and I'm sorry to hear that. My youngest brother just turned 21, I'm 34, a few months back. It was so odd having that not so little dork buying me drinks at the local bar. And I'm sorry to hear about the divorce. No matter how you cut it they suck. Wish you the best.Life through good thoughts, good words, and good deeds is necessary to ensure happiness and to keep chaos at bay. The only thing that falls from the sky is birdshit and fools! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 35 #42 December 25, 2010 Quote Buy your plane ticket there, I'll give you some free skydives. Santa Grimmie is in a great mood today. That is such a generous offer, thank-you so much! I had a wonderful day with my family yesterday and my kids gave me something they knew I'd want- money for 2 jumps! They were so excited to give it to me. It was weird receiving money from them, usually they're the ones holding their hands out! Many thanks to all of you giving me your well wishes, especially reading them on Christmas day. Y'all made me tear up. She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
amstalder 0 #43 December 25, 2010 Quote Quote Buy your plane ticket there, I'll give you some free skydives. Santa Grimmie is in a great mood today. That is such a generous offer, thank-you so much! I had a wonderful day with my family yesterday and my kids gave me something they knew I'd want- money for 2 jumps! They were so excited to give it to me. It was weird receiving money from them, usually they're the ones holding their hands out! Many thanks to all of you giving me your well wishes, especially reading them on Christmas day. Y'all made me tear up. Skymama, we all love you here! You are an amazing woman. MERRY CHRISTMAS! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZigZagMarquis 9 #44 December 25, 2010 QuoteI had a wonderful day with my family yesterday and my kids gave me something they knew I'd want- money for 2 jumps! That gives me an idea! Does anyone know how to set-up a fund via Pay-Pal where folks can donate $$ for mama to go skydive? We could call it "Throw mama from a plane!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jrmrangers 0 #45 December 25, 2010 thats a great idea!! i was lucky enough to come into some money just before the holiday so id love to help a fellow sky junkie!!Wait , I pull what first? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jrmrangers 0 #46 December 25, 2010 im a computer retard but i just looked on pay pal and i dont think its that difficult to do . you can set up a facebook page to work with it.Wait , I pull what first? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZigZagMarquis 9 #47 December 25, 2010 Quote im a computer retard but i just looked on pay pal and i dont think its that difficult to do . you can set up a facebook page to work with it. Well... hopefully some computer nerd + jumper will see this and set it up for mama. I can barely PayPal and I don't Facebook... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mutumbo 0 #48 December 25, 2010 hey now you can come to pensacola and jump with mee! since i never got to meet you at deland!i was sad. didnt get to meet the dizzy.com legend! merry christmas Thanatos340(on landing rounds)-- Landing procedure: Hand all the way up, Feet and Knees Together and PLF soon as you get bitch slapped by a planet. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZigZagMarquis 9 #49 December 25, 2010 Quote hey now you can come to pensacola and jump with mee! since i never got to meet you at deland!i was sad. didnt get to meet the dizzy.com legend! merry christmas I really hope that was directed at mama and not me!??! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mutumbo 0 #50 December 25, 2010 LMAO. yeah. Thanatos340(on landing rounds)-- Landing procedure: Hand all the way up, Feet and Knees Together and PLF soon as you get bitch slapped by a planet. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites