jtval 0 #1 August 24, 2002 OK I've been back for a total of 23 hours now and Ive noticed a few things are different... This first one shocked me. As I get on the plane (my first civilan flight) from seattle to Vegas I noticed that when I showed my ID(military is all I have thanks to those lazy a$$holes at DMV) they waived all kindsa charges for my bag being too heavy does that happen normally? I was shocked it was the first time My Mil. ID got me hooked up! usually (last year before the attacks) All I would get is this look like I was a fukn asshole. I was quite embarrassed to show that as a form of ID. but now, SHIT...It might get me discounts.haha! ok and this second one is kinda old news but more people are now remote controlled then I remember. Cell phones...are you given one at birth, now? I mean they are handy(never owned one. or felt the need to yet. but i will in Vegas because I will be driving throught the desert often) but dont you feel like a remote controlled person. at least its not the kind with the wire attached hahaha. oh yea one more.. I hope dont offend anyone, but has the "gross nat'l Weight" gone up? or was I in Korea so long I forgot what fat people look like? wierd, but actually I heard that since last year most people have gained 5 lbs. I BELIEVE it!My photos My Videos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hooked 0 #2 August 24, 2002 LOL!!!!! All so true! J -------------------------------------- Sometimes we're just being Humans.....But we're always Human Beings. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnnyD 0 #3 August 24, 2002 >Cell phones...are you given one at birth, now? I mean they are handy(never owned one. or felt the need to yet. but i will in Vegas because I will be driving throught the desert often). Before you buy check for coverage. I get great coverage in Vegas and the surrounding areas, but some phones do not. Welcome back!!!!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybytch 259 #4 August 24, 2002 Welcome back jt! Yes, nearly everyone has a cell phone... they're quite handy as long as you don't give anyone the phone # Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lummy 4 #5 August 24, 2002 Yeah, and WHATEVER you do, NEVER ever use the cell phone for AIM..... Right Blondef?I promise not to TP Davis under canopy.. I promise not to TP Davis under canopy.. eat sushi, get smoochieTTK#1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 3 #6 August 24, 2002 Quotenever owned one. or felt the need to yet. but i will in Vegas because I will be driving throught the desert often If by driving through the desert you mean a freeway that connects Las Vegas to the rest of the planet, then yes, they're useful. If on the other hand you mean 4-wheeling it somewhere out on the Nellis range, then you might find it's almost useless.quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtval 0 #7 August 24, 2002 Before you buy check for coverage. I get great coverage in Vegas and the surrounding areas, but some phones do not. thank for the tip. Ill keep that in mind. by driving thru I do mean using the roads that connect to the rest of the world!My photos My Videos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blondeflyer7 0 #8 August 24, 2002 well not unless you can afford it!!!!! don't be fooled by the internet on your phone Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtval 0 #9 August 25, 2002 helel no internet on my phone I would crash my car..!My photos My Videos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blondeflyer7 0 #10 August 25, 2002 Well we definitely don't need that Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ernokaikkonen 0 #11 August 25, 2002 I have an Internet-connection on my phone. GPRS with ~40kb/s speed. No need to worry about affording it, costs me 20€/month no matter how much I use it... let's see, my dial-up connection has been open for 21hours and 6minutes nowErno Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtval 0 #12 August 26, 2002 another New-ity Flags!! everywhere. I think even the terrorists are displying them to blend in! HAHAH I think its kinda cool still!My photos My Videos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 2,435 #13 August 26, 2002 Not sure how to take the whole flag mania. I mean, I'm all for people putting up flags outside if they want to. But I've seen dozens of distintegrating flags fluttering from car antennas. I've seen flag doormats. Heck, I was at the beach today and saw flag shirts, flag bathing suits, even flag towels. Flags to cover your butt and lay on the ground? What's next, American flag toilet paper? At some point overuse causes anything to lose its meaning, and we're well on our way there with images of the flag. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
narcimund 0 #14 August 26, 2002 QuoteYes, nearly everyone has a cell phone... they're quite handy as long as you don't give anyone the phone # Cell phones are great, but if you use yours in a restaurant where I'm eating in, I will put my fork in your eye. First Class Citizen Twice Over Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkydiveMonkey 0 #15 August 26, 2002 QuoteAmerican flag toilet paper I've seen that somewhere. Serious.____________________ Say no to subliminal messages Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hooked 0 #16 August 26, 2002 "I will put a fork in your eye". Oh god, I'm still laughing over this one! Thanks, I needed a good laugh! So funny. On a serious note, I agree with you. J -------------------------------------- Sometimes we're just being Humans.....But we're always Human Beings. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymut 0 #17 August 26, 2002 Went to the graocery store yesterday, and now there are 'flag' band-aides. Yep, now you can cover your cut appendage with a red, white and blue band-aide. Someone really needs a good smackin'... Matt A well-informed person is somebody who has the same views and opinions as yours. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtval 0 #18 August 26, 2002 geez I havent seen that many flags. I was talking about real flags in windows etc.My photos My Videos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #19 August 26, 2002 Welcome back!!! Isn't it a little strange getting used to "America" again. It's usually in a good way though! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtval 0 #20 August 26, 2002 yea its wierd trying to figure out just WTF i am doing here...so Im gonna contempolate that at 10000ft. see you guys!My photos My Videos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Muenkel 0 #21 August 26, 2002 Quoteactually I heard that since last year most people have gained 5 lbs. I BELIEVE it! Well, I'm proud to say, I lost 40lbs! So I guess it had to go somewhere. Welcome back bro. _________________________________________ Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zenister 0 #22 August 26, 2002 exactly. thats the point an artist was trying to make recently, (well in the last 5 years which is recently in the art world) by putting a flag where you had to stand on it to view the picture head on.. of course the idiots only saw the disgrace and not the idea....____________________________________ Those who fail to learn from the past are simply Doomed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wlie 0 #23 August 26, 2002 QuoteAs I get on the plane (my first civilan flight) from seattle to Vegas And you had no decency to stop by Kapowsin? Dude! It was only 30 minutes away...My other ride is the relative wind. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hooked 0 #24 August 26, 2002 Wlie, Were you there on Saturday morning? J -------------------------------------- Sometimes we're just being Humans.....But we're always Human Beings. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airann 1 #25 August 26, 2002 I am glad to know you made it back to the Flag waving US of A. Seems like it took forever. Your perspective (since you have been gone) is highly entertaining. As well as, enlightening. A little about culture or the lack of - I guess. ~AirAnn~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
