Icon134 0 #1 March 1, 2007 I'm defending my masters thesis in a little over an hour... and everytime I go over the presentation in my head... I don't feel like I'm ready for it. Livin' on the Edge... sleeping with my rigger's wife... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACMESkydiver 0 #2 March 1, 2007 Good luck! You'll do great! ~Jaye Do not believe that possibly you can escape the reward of your action. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
popsjumper 2 #3 March 1, 2007 Gimme a break, Scott. With your smarts, memory and knowledge you should be teaching THEM!My reality and yours are quite different. I think we're all Bozos on this bus. Falcon5232, SCS8170, SCSA353, POPS9398, DS239 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2fat2fly 0 #4 March 1, 2007 Best of luck-You're readyI am not the man. But the man knows my name...and he's worried Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NewGuy2005 51 #5 March 1, 2007 QuoteI'm defending my masters thesis in a little over an hour... and everytime I go over the presentation in my head... I don't feel like I'm ready for it. My wife felt the same way and her comittee, or whatever you call it, said it was one of the best they had ever seen. I bet you are more ready than you think. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jewels 0 #6 March 1, 2007 GO FOR IT!! I DO wish you luck and know it will be terrific. Just think--in a very short while, it will all be behind you! TPM Sister #102 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hambone 0 #7 March 1, 2007 Scott you will do great!!!Yeah...You need to grow up. -Skymama Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnealtx 0 #8 March 1, 2007 Knock 'em dead!Mike I love you, Shannon and Jim. POPS 9708 , SCR 14706 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MF42 0 #9 March 1, 2007 Damn. I guess now you're getting too smart to converse with all us iggerent sumbitches. Knock 'em dead, dude. Matt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ntrprnr 0 #10 March 1, 2007 Kick some ass! Good luck!_______________ "Why'd you track away at 7,000 feet?" "Even in freefall, I have commitment issues." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
McDuck 0 #11 March 1, 2007 I'd say good luck, Scoot, but you're not going to need luck. You've got it under control. I will, however, send you good vibes, my friend.Kevin - Sonic Beef #5 - OrFun #28 "I never take myself too seriously, 'cuz everybody know fat birds don't fly." - FLC Online communities: proof that people never mature much past high school. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stitch 0 #12 March 1, 2007 Send in Karma as your proxy. "No cookies for you"- GFD "I don't think I like the sound of that" ~ MB65 Don't be a "Racer Hater" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Muenkel 0 #13 March 1, 2007 This post may be too late, but I'm wishing you luck anyway buddy. You'll do great! Chris _________________________________________ Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkydiveStMarys 0 #14 March 1, 2007 You are gonna ROCK!! I have faith in ya, even if you don't. BobbiA miracle is not defined by an event. A miracle is defined by gratitude. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Muenkel 0 #15 March 1, 2007 QuoteSend in Karma as your proxy. Best suggestion I read! Although, Scott's a really smart guy. He can handle it. Chris _________________________________________ Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kbordson 8 #16 March 1, 2007 Have fun.... seriously. It may be nerve wracking, stressful, and possibly a bit intimadating.... but enjoy the moment. You'll do great! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kkeenan 13 #17 March 1, 2007 Judging by your avitar, you have a relaxed, confident look on your face. Just try not to fart. They hate that. _____________________________________ Dude, you are so awesome... Can I be on your ash jump ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sartre 0 #18 March 1, 2007 I'm too late to wish you good luck, so I will just say, Congrats! I know you did well. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Icon134 0 #19 March 1, 2007 thanks for all the well wishes everyone... fwiw I think it went well enough... I wasn't able to answer/present perfectly... and as typical with me I stammer and stumble over words/thoughts (I'm definitely not going to be winning any speaking awards.) It seems I did impress one of my thesis committee members by managing to successfully align my laser optics with a beam that is not in w/in the visible spectrum. And of course Karma made a Cameo... my "Questions?" closing slide had the attached picture on it. (taken with my new Tamaron 90mm f/2.8 Macro lens ) which is really nice (although I really want to get myself this Macro Flash to use with it... Livin' on the Edge... sleeping with my rigger's wife... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Squeak 17 #20 March 1, 2007 Dont stress the stumbles the committee is well aware that nerves and insecurites are at play in the presentations. They are far more interested in seeing that you KNOW what you researched and can validate it. not that you can stand and present in a pitch perfect manner Congrats too DudeYou 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 FlyingJ 0 #21 March 2, 2007 Congrats, I'm sure it's a relief. A friend of mine defended her thesis today too. We've only known each other for a couple months so I've only known the stress filled version. I can't wait to meet the completely relieved version!Killing threads since 2004. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites shall555 0 #22 March 2, 2007 Take a big sword. No one can get close to it if you have a big sword. Defend it with cold steel, I say ! shall Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites ACMESkydiver 0 #23 March 2, 2007 Quotethanks for all the well wishes everyone... fwiw I think it went well enough... I wasn't able to answer/present perfectly... and as typical with me I stammer and stumble over words/thoughts (I'm definitely not going to be winning any speaking awards.) It seems I did impress one of my thesis committee members by managing to successfully align my laser optics with a beam that is not in w/in the visible spectrum. And of course Karma made a Cameo... my "Questions?" closing slide had the attached picture on it. (taken with my new Tamaron 90mm f/2.8 Macro lens ) which is really nice (although I really want to get myself this Macro Flash to use with it... HOORAY!!! And great pic. ~Jaye Do not believe that possibly you can escape the reward of your action. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites jumpjunkie2004 0 #24 March 2, 2007 : ) sounds like you didn't need my well wishes : ) i'll save them for someone who REALLY needs them : )Jump, Land, Pack, Repeat... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Icon134 0 #25 March 2, 2007 Just to clarify everyone... I'm not "actually" done yet... I still have to revise the written thesis... but this is definitely something I'm glad to have over with...Livin' on the Edge... sleeping with my rigger's wife... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
Icon134 0 #19 March 1, 2007 thanks for all the well wishes everyone... fwiw I think it went well enough... I wasn't able to answer/present perfectly... and as typical with me I stammer and stumble over words/thoughts (I'm definitely not going to be winning any speaking awards.) It seems I did impress one of my thesis committee members by managing to successfully align my laser optics with a beam that is not in w/in the visible spectrum. And of course Karma made a Cameo... my "Questions?" closing slide had the attached picture on it. (taken with my new Tamaron 90mm f/2.8 Macro lens ) which is really nice (although I really want to get myself this Macro Flash to use with it... Livin' on the Edge... sleeping with my rigger's wife... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #20 March 1, 2007 Dont stress the stumbles the committee is well aware that nerves and insecurites are at play in the presentations. They are far more interested in seeing that you KNOW what you researched and can validate it. not that you can stand and present in a pitch perfect manner Congrats too DudeYou 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
FlyingJ 0 #21 March 2, 2007 Congrats, I'm sure it's a relief. A friend of mine defended her thesis today too. We've only known each other for a couple months so I've only known the stress filled version. I can't wait to meet the completely relieved version!Killing threads since 2004. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shall555 0 #22 March 2, 2007 Take a big sword. No one can get close to it if you have a big sword. Defend it with cold steel, I say ! shall Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACMESkydiver 0 #23 March 2, 2007 Quotethanks for all the well wishes everyone... fwiw I think it went well enough... I wasn't able to answer/present perfectly... and as typical with me I stammer and stumble over words/thoughts (I'm definitely not going to be winning any speaking awards.) It seems I did impress one of my thesis committee members by managing to successfully align my laser optics with a beam that is not in w/in the visible spectrum. And of course Karma made a Cameo... my "Questions?" closing slide had the attached picture on it. (taken with my new Tamaron 90mm f/2.8 Macro lens ) which is really nice (although I really want to get myself this Macro Flash to use with it... HOORAY!!! And great pic. ~Jaye Do not believe that possibly you can escape the reward of your action. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpjunkie2004 0 #24 March 2, 2007 : ) sounds like you didn't need my well wishes : ) i'll save them for someone who REALLY needs them : )Jump, Land, Pack, Repeat... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Icon134 0 #25 March 2, 2007 Just to clarify everyone... I'm not "actually" done yet... I still have to revise the written thesis... but this is definitely something I'm glad to have over with...Livin' on the Edge... sleeping with my rigger's wife... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
