TomAiello 25 #1 February 3, 2005 So, let's see. Today's big news item: Gay Marriage ban fails in our state legislature. The state voted solidly (all but one county) for Bush. BASE jumping is allowed on public lands and from public structures. We have one of the highest per capita rates of gun ownership in the nation. I finally live in a place that fits my political philosophy. I just have to say, I love Idaho.-- Tom Aiello [email protected] SnakeRiverBASE.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nacmacfeegle 0 #2 February 3, 2005 You'll certainly never be stuck for something to talk about.-------------------- He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me. Thomas Jefferson Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EricTheRed 0 #3 February 3, 2005 Too bad you guys don't have a coastline.illegible usually Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ahegeman 0 #4 February 3, 2005 I get ribbed a lot for the 2 years I lived in Idaho, but I loved that state, too. Great people, too, as long as you stay out of Hayden Lake.--------------------------------------------------------------- There is a fine line between 'hobby' and 'mental illness'. --Dave Barry Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zep 0 #5 February 3, 2005 Ahh, but does it have any decent antenas Gone fishing Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TomAiello 25 #6 February 3, 2005 The only thing in short supply here is B's. Plenty of A's, plenty of legal E's, plenty of S's.-- Tom Aiello [email protected] SnakeRiverBASE.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pleifer 0 #7 February 3, 2005 QuoteToo bad you guys don't have a coastline. They do It's called Oregon _________________________________________ The Angel of Duh has spoke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jimbo 0 #8 February 3, 2005 QuoteBASE jumping is allowed on public lands and from public structures. Does that include city and state owned B's? - Jim"Like" - The modern day comma Good bye, my friends. You are missed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TomAiello 25 #9 February 4, 2005 QuoteDoes that include city and state owned B's? If there were any with exit points that had public access, I'd bet it would. But since there aren't any high enough, and there's no public access to the roof anyway, I don't think so. By "public structures" I meant "structures where the public is allowed to stroll around".-- Tom Aiello [email protected] SnakeRiverBASE.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,398 #10 February 4, 2005 QuoteSo, let's see. Today's big news item: Gay Marriage ban fails in our state legislature. I'm still scratching my head over how it "protects" an institution to enact laws preventing people from participating in it. Quote BASE jumping is allowed on public lands and from public structures. But doesn't that take away from the excitement? Kind of like how fornication is more fun than married sex. Quote We have one of the highest per capita rates of gun ownership in the nation. I'm happy CO finally got a CCW law. Columbine derailed it originally, but it finally came to pass a year ago."There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TomAiello 25 #11 February 4, 2005 QuoteBut doesn't that take away from the excitement? Um, no. In the immortal words of Dwain Weston (spoken as we rode an elevator to altitude, with no one present who had less than 700 BASE jumps): "I am so over the James Bond shit."-- Tom Aiello [email protected] SnakeRiverBASE.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diablopilot 2 #12 February 4, 2005 Sounds nice. Too bad it's so far away from everything...... Actually that might be some of it's charm.....---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diablopilot 2 #13 February 4, 2005 Quote"I am so over the James Bond shit." I can hear him saying that. Too funny.---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crwslut 0 #14 February 4, 2005 QuoteSo, let's see. Today's big news item: Gay Marriage ban fails in our state legislature. The state voted solidly (all but one county) for Bush. BASE jumping is allowed on public lands and from public structures. We have one of the highest per capita rates of gun ownership in the nation. I finally live in a place that fits my political philosophy. I just have to say, I love Idaho. Yeah, but dude, it's fucking Idaho!!!What could possibly go wrong? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steve1 5 #15 February 4, 2005 Idaho is a great place. I grew up about about 30 miles from the Idaho border on the Montana side. I know of a really cool cliff on the Idaho side. I'll bet it's about 600 feet or so (if I remember right). I've often thought that if I was a base jumper that would be the cliff to try. But then again if you got hurt it might be a long way out on horseback. Or I guess you could call in a helicopter. If you went during the Fall you could also shoot an elk in there. Idaho is mostly "Red Neck" country, but most people are friendly and more open minded than you would expect.....Steve1 edit for BASE site location ~TA Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TomAiello 25 #16 February 4, 2005 I appreciate the heads up. Actually, that cliff gets jumped occasionally (mostly by people going to or from Lost Prairie). I love hearing about possible BASE sites, but it's best to keep those discussions on PM. You might want to have a look at this thread. Thanks!-- Tom Aiello [email protected] SnakeRiverBASE.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TomAiello 25 #17 February 4, 2005 QuoteIdaho is mostly "Red Neck" country, but most people are friendly and more open minded than you would expect... I've actually found that folks out in Red Neck Country are some of the friendliest on earth. As a Libertarian, I'm quite pleased with the "it's about people, not government" attitude of most Idahoans. Here's a bit from our local paper's article on the Gay Marriage ban thing: QuoteBoise State University political science professor Jim Weatherby... Although Idaho is considered to be staunchly conservative and has the most Republican government in the nation, Idaho residents have a bipartisan tendency against allowing government to interfere in private matters, Weatherby said. "There's just a healthy dose of libertarianism in Idaho politics," Weatherby said. "Idaho is a conservative red state, but it's more economically conservative than socially conservative."-- Tom Aiello [email protected] SnakeRiverBASE.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChasingBlueSky 0 #18 February 4, 2005 Quote Yeah, but dude, it's fucking Idaho!!! Just what I was thinking! If it wasn't Idaho I might consider moving there! _________________________________________ you can burn the land and boil the sea, but you can't take the sky from me.... I WILL fly again..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
