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My bros girlfriend is cheating. Should I tell him or not? Been here before and it has ruined friendships. Would you want to know or not?

NOTE: Please take time to read this slowly. If you pay attention to the first two judges, the reaction of the third is even better. . The notes are from an inexperienced chili taster named Frank, who was visiting Texas from the East. Frank: "Recently, I was honored to be selected as a judge at a chili cook-off. The original person called in sick at the last moment and I happened to be standing there at the judge's table asking directions of two judges (Native Texans). They said that the chili wouldn't be all that spicy and, besides, they told me I could have free beer during the tasting. So I accepted." Here are the scorecards from the event: CHILI # 1: MIKE'S MANIAC MOBSTER MONSTER CHILI Judge # 1: A little too heavy on the tomato. Amusing kick. Judge # 2: Nice, smooth tomato flavor. Very mild. Judge #3 (Frank): Holy Mother of God! What is this stuff? You could remove dried paint from your driveway. Took me two beers to put the flames out. I hope that's the worst one. These Texans are crazy CHILI # 2: ARTHUR'S AFTERBURNER CHILI Judge # 1: Smoky, with a hint of pork. Slight jalapeno tang. Judge # 2: Exciting BBQ flavor, needs more peppers to be taken seriously. Judge # 3: Keep this out of the reach of children. I'm not sure what I'm supposed to taste besides pain. I had to wave off two people who wanted to give me the Heimlich maneuver. They had to rush in more beer when they saw the look on my face CHILI # 3: FRED'S FAMOUS BURN DOWN THE BARN CHILI Judge # 1: Excellent firehouse chili. Great kick. Needs more beans. Judge # 2: A bean less chili, a bit salty, good use of peppers Judge # 3: Call the EPA. I've located a uranium spill. My nose feels like I have been snorting Drano. Everyone knows the routine by now. Get me more beer before the flames that come from my ears ignite again. Barmaid pounded me on the back, now my backbone is in the front part of my chest. I'm getting ****-faced from all of the beer. CHILI # 4: BUBBA'S BLACK MAGIC Judge # 1: Black bean chili with almost no spice. Disappointing. Judge # 2: Hint of lime in the black beans. Good side dish for fish or other mild foods, not much of a chili. Judge # 3: I felt something scraping across my tongue, but was unable to taste it. Is it possible to burn out taste buds? Sally, the barmaid, was standing behind me with fresh refills. That 300-lb. blonde lady is starting to look HOT - just like this nuclear waste I'm eating. They told me chili is an aphrodisiac! CHILI # 5: LINDA'S LEGAL LIP REMOVER Judge # 1: Meaty, strong chili. Cayenne peppers freshly ground, adding considerable kick. Very impressive. Judge # 2: Chili using shredded beef, could use more tomato. Must admit the cayenne peppers make a strong statement. Judge # 3: My ears are ringing, sweat is pouring off my forehead and I can no longer focus my eyes. I farted and four people behind me needed paramedics. The contestant seemed offended when I told her that her chili had given me brain damage. Sally saved my tongue from bleeding by pouring beer directly on it from the pitcher. I wonder if I'm burning my lips off.! It really pisses me off that the other judges asked me to stop screaming. Screw those rednecks. CHILI # 6: VERA'S VERY VEGETARIAN VARIETY Judge # 1: Thin yet bold vegetarian variety chili. Good balance of spices and peppers. Judge # 2: The best yet. Aggressive use of peppers, onions, and garlic. Superb. Judge # 3: My intestines are now a straight pipe filled with gaseous, sulfuric flames. I **** myself when I farted and I'm worried it will eat through the chair. No one seems inclined to stand behind me except that Sally. She must be braver than I thought. Can't feel my lips anymore, and I really need to wipe my *** with a snow cone. CHILI # 7: SUSAN'S SCREAMING SENSATION CHILI Judge # 1: A mediocre chili with too much reliance on canned peppers. Judge # 2: Ho hum, tastes as if the chef literally threw in a can of chili peppers at the last moment. I should take note that I am worried about Judge # 3. He appears to be in a bit of distress as he is cursing uncontrollably. Judge # 3: You could put a grenade in my mouth, pull the pin, and I wouldn't feel a thing. I've lost sight in one eye, and the world sounds like it is made of rushing water. My shirt is covered with chili which slid unnoticed out of my mouth. My pants are full of lava like **** to match my shirt. At least during the autopsy, they'll know what killed me. I've decided to stop breathing, its too painful. Screw it, I'm not getting any oxygen anyway. If I need air, I'll just suck it in through the 4-inch hole in my stomach. CHILI #8: TOMMY'S TOE-NAIL CURLING CHILI Judge # 1: The perfect ending, this is a nice blend chili. Not too bold but spicy enough to declare its existence. Judge # 2: This final entry is a good, balance chili. Neither mild nor hot. Sorry to see that most of it was lost when Judge # 3 passed out, fell over and pulled the chili pot down on top of himself. Not sure if he's going to make it. I wonder how he'd have reacted to really hot chili!

Thanks, I will check those out.

Really? If you want to know about weather, Dennis Pagen's book about weather is really informative. But I can't remember the name of the book

Looking for helpful reading material for new jumpers. I have downloaded and read through the SIM, The Canopy Pilots Handbook, and all the info for my gear. Any other suggested reading?

I usually wear a xl and my g3 is an xxl. It fits perfectly.

Do you get a lot of air inside the helmet with the G3? This or the Revolve are the ones I have been leaning towards?

Looking for good suggestions for jumpsuit, helmet, and altimeter. As for the jumpsuit something that would work in the tunnel and sky would be preferable but am willing to get two if absolutely necessary. I prefer a full face helmet. I wear contacts and absolutely hate having to wear the goggles as tight as I do during my training. Altimeter: Open to suggestions for this one. I like the ones I use as a student but have seen ones that keep logs of your jumps. Also open to digital. I know there are may different opinions on gear but would like to hear what everyone chose and why. Thanks for the input.

I am on jump ten of my AFP course. Got my first 15mins on tunnel time booked with Kirk Verner at Paracletexp. Anything specific I should ask to work on or will he know what is best? My plan is to jump at the DZ on Sunday and then do 15 mins of tunnel time the following Monday. I will repeat this every week until I am at the level I want to be or poor. Whichever comes first. Will this be helpful to my progression or should I do tunnel time before my actual jumps?

I am just south of Charlotte in Gastonia.

Someone please do this to me.

The problem with all gun control proposed is that it is all or nothing. Meaning they don't want to look at the best way to handle it. They think a ban will work. This will do nothing. The best way to is education. I am a big gun rights supporter. I have my concealed carry in several states as well as an NRA instructor rating. This does not mean I agree with everything the NRA does. That being said I believe "everyone" who buys a gun should have to go through a training class to be able to handle and use that weapon safely and responsibly. No other person is allowed to carry a weapon with no training except civilians. The police and military go through extensive training and as we see even they can make mistakes. Just my opinion. As they say "Everyone has one"

Hello all. Jason from NC here. About half way through my A license and hope to spend many years in the sport. Glad I was recommended this site as it seems there is a lot to learn and the more advice I can get the better. Skydive Carolina in Chester, SC is my new home, and where I will leave all my money or at least the majority of it.... Looking forward to meeting the people from this site and hopefully attending some boogies in the near future. Those sound like a lot of fun.

I have just completed my AFP number 9 and 10 jump. My body position is good one jump and then I wobble the next. Looking for suggestions on ways to practice to get good consistency. I have a tunnel within two hours that I am looking into getting time booked at but anyone have any ways that I can practice at home?