Tink1717 2 #1 June 1, 2008 ...and I'm bored already. You'd think after 26 years in the Baltimore County Fire dep., I'd be ready for AT LEAST a month off, but, no, I'm bored already. Jeezus, how do old farts do it? I mean I could be sitting on the deck with a double malt scotch, but that would be even more boring than weekend TV. I just don't see how I'm gonna comply with the strict orders from the house commander to be not underfoot. And, oh yeah, the puppy is driving me nuts. I'd go jumping but the weather here is shit and the plane got busted up by the storms yesterday. Well, at least there's SCUBA.Skydivers don't knock on Death's door. They ring the bell and runaway... It really pisses him off. -The World Famous Tink. (I never heard of you either!!) AA #2069 ASA#33 POPS#8808 Swooo 1717 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 212 #2 June 1, 2008 Quote...and I'm bored already. You'd think after 26 years in the Baltimore County Fire dep., I'd be ready for AT LEAST a month off, but, no, I'm bored already. Jeezus, how do old farts do it? I mean I could be sitting on the deck with a double malt scotch, but that would be even more boring than weekend TV. I just don't see how I'm gonna comply with the strict orders from the house commander to be not underfoot. And, oh yeah, the puppy is driving me nuts. I'd go jumping but the weather here is shit and the plane got busted up by the storms yesterday. Well, at least there's SCUBA. Then go to the DZ anyway - at least you will be around like minds.I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
humanflite 0 #3 June 1, 2008 Quote ...and I'm bored already. You'd think after 26 years in the Baltimore County Fire dep., I'd be ready for AT LEAST a month off, but, no, I'm bored already. Jeezus, how do old farts do it? I mean I could be sitting on the deck with a double malt scotch, but that would be even more boring than weekend TV. I just don't see how I'm gonna comply with the strict orders from the house commander to be not underfoot. And, oh yeah, the puppy is driving me nuts. I'd go jumping but the weather here is shit and the plane got busted up by the storms yesterday. Well, at least there's SCUBA. A few guys I know have said the same thing initially on retiring. And then they get into it a few months down the line and start doing lots of other stuff... and end up with as little free time as they had when they were working Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tink1717 2 #4 June 1, 2008 Yeah, that crossed my mind, but 139 miles with a puppy ruled that one out. Gotta wait for the stepson to get home so the dog won't shit in the house.Skydivers don't knock on Death's door. They ring the bell and runaway... It really pisses him off. -The World Famous Tink. (I never heard of you either!!) AA #2069 ASA#33 POPS#8808 Swooo 1717 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tink1717 2 #5 June 1, 2008 Quote And then they get into it a few months down the line and start doing lots of other stuff... and end up with as little free time as they had when they were working I'm counting on that to happen. There is, after all, only so much time I can spend in a sushi bar.Skydivers don't knock on Death's door. They ring the bell and runaway... It really pisses him off. -The World Famous Tink. (I never heard of you either!!) AA #2069 ASA#33 POPS#8808 Swooo 1717 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 6 #6 June 1, 2008 Give the puppy the double malt, and hit the road to the DZ! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grimmie 173 #7 June 2, 2008 Don't rub it in! 2 more years this month for 31 with Ontario California FD!!!!!! I don't plan on being bored, the little ankle biter is only 2...what was I thinking??????? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nightingale 0 #8 June 2, 2008 Take a training class with the puppy? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tink1717 2 #9 June 2, 2008 Yeah, well, the granddaughter is 9, and the two grandsons are 1. So, pop-pop is gonna get a workout.Skydivers don't knock on Death's door. They ring the bell and runaway... It really pisses him off. -The World Famous Tink. (I never heard of you either!!) AA #2069 ASA#33 POPS#8808 Swooo 1717 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tink1717 2 #10 June 2, 2008 They start the 9 th.Skydivers don't knock on Death's door. They ring the bell and runaway... It really pisses him off. -The World Famous Tink. (I never heard of you either!!) AA #2069 ASA#33 POPS#8808 Swooo 1717 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tink1717 2 #11 June 2, 2008 Yeah, maybe that would calm her down. Maybe I could make a video of her stumbling around drunk and put it on AFV. Then again, I'd probably incur the wrath of the SPCA and get written up. Skydivers don't knock on Death's door. They ring the bell and runaway... It really pisses him off. -The World Famous Tink. (I never heard of you either!!) AA #2069 ASA#33 POPS#8808 Swooo 1717 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tink1717 2 #12 June 2, 2008 Hmmmmm, mall walking with the old biddies, huh? Well, I'm only 45, they'd probably think I'm a kid or something.Skydivers don't knock on Death's door. They ring the bell and runaway... It really pisses him off. -The World Famous Tink. (I never heard of you either!!) AA #2069 ASA#33 POPS#8808 Swooo 1717 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mjosparky 3 #13 June 2, 2008 Quoteand I'm bored already. You'd think after 26 years in the Baltimore County Fire dep., I'd be ready for AT LEAST a month off Retired after 29 years with SBFD 11 years ago and have yet to be bored. SparkyMy idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #14 June 2, 2008 Quote Quote and I'm bored already. You'd think after 26 years in the Baltimore County Fire dep., I'd be ready for AT LEAST a month off Retired after 29 years with SBFD 11 years ago and have yet to be bored. Sparky you must be REALLY old SparkyYou are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
galvar2439 0 #15 June 2, 2008 Quote...and I'm bored already. You'd think after 26 years in the Baltimore County Fire dep., I'd be ready for AT LEAST a month off, but, no, I'm bored already. Jeezus, how do old farts do it? I mean I could be sitting on the deck with a double malt scotch, but that would be even more boring than weekend TV. I just don't see how I'm gonna comply with the strict orders from the house commander to be not underfoot. And, oh yeah, the puppy is driving me nuts. I'd go jumping but the weather here is shit and the plane got busted up by the storms yesterday. Well, at least there's SCUBA. Start traveling, see the world, not the tourist spots, get into some out of the way places. Or you could got to the DZ and ask to run manifest. That should fuck up your daySo i just broke up with this woman who wasn't even my girlfriend! Hellfish #782, POPS #10664 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tink1717 2 #16 June 2, 2008 Oh, no, not manifest. ANYTHING but manifest. Besides the plane is down right now so even that isn't an option.Skydivers don't knock on Death's door. They ring the bell and runaway... It really pisses him off. -The World Famous Tink. (I never heard of you either!!) AA #2069 ASA#33 POPS#8808 Swooo 1717 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AKCrash 0 #17 June 2, 2008 Take a long road trip. Go maybe from coast to coast. I too once was bored because i had broken foot so I decided to drive from Tampa, Fl to Chicago then went to DC and back to Tampa in 8 days (Dec 30th - Jan 6th) It was fun driving through snow storms (considering that I've never seen snow before that time). It Was second best thing I have ever done after skydiving. On another occasion, I took a friend and decided to get to Chicago from Tampa in the shortest time possible. We did it in 15 hours and 26 minutes. I know that gas is expensive and all, but it will be cheaper than doing other things Thank you for your service "Those who would give up Essential Liberty, to purchase a little temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety" Franklin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnMitchell 14 #18 June 2, 2008 Get a tandem rating, see the world.Get hired as a Walmart greeter. Hit the road with a carnival, running the "Paratrooper" ride. I'm eligible to retire, gonna prob. stick it out another 5 years. We'll see. Then I can hang around and post all day on DZ.com. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grimmie 173 #19 June 2, 2008 Organize an IAFF 4-way scramble! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tink1717 2 #20 June 2, 2008 I'd do that in a minute if I could find enough IAFF members who weren't chickenshit about skydiving. It seems my brothers in arms just can't get past the part about leaving the plane. Funny, coming from a bunch that will run head first into a burning building that they know absolutely nothing about and not think twice. But the sheer mention of a skydive that is planned, rehearsed, equipped and would be canceled if all is not well, well that's just plain crazy. Go figure.Skydivers don't knock on Death's door. They ring the bell and runaway... It really pisses him off. -The World Famous Tink. (I never heard of you either!!) AA #2069 ASA#33 POPS#8808 Swooo 1717 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mjosparky 3 #21 June 2, 2008 Quote you must be REALLY old Sparky Hell, I was 30 before I stated jumping.MichaelMy idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grimmie 173 #22 June 2, 2008 There are more jumping firefighters in the US than you think. DO IT! I"M IN!! Local 1430 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tink1717 2 #23 June 3, 2008 Maybe, but where are you/they?Skydivers don't knock on Death's door. They ring the bell and runaway... It really pisses him off. -The World Famous Tink. (I never heard of you either!!) AA #2069 ASA#33 POPS#8808 Swooo 1717 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
