VanillaSkyGirl

I love my dog with all of my heart, and I would NEVER want to see her life taken over anyone's. However, if a child were dying, perhaps drowning, and my own dog were somehow hurt/couldn't swim and were dying/drowing; I would have to save the child, first and foremost. If this meant that my own beloved pet passed away, I would still have to do it, although it would haunt me forever. If it meant that the child might someday grow up to be a horrible person, I would still feel obligated to save the child over the animal. That said, I would do my best to save both lives, even if it killed me. If this scenario were with an adult, who chose to live a life of hurt & negativity, and my dog, it would be a tough call, but I would still want to help another human being live. Every being/animal's life is precious, but I do feel that, for the most part, a human's life is sacred.

That sounds like a wonderful weekend with lots of good people...a few of whom I am happy to call my friends. Cheers, everyone! May 2010 be your year!

Ok, that one has me rollin! A rule should be that nobody from Beautifulpeople.com may join. Their beauty is too common for the VeryB site's beautiful beauty standards.

John, I haven't been around much, so I didn't see this in time, but I wanted to send my best to you. I hope that it all went smoothly, and that you are recovering well. As for you and skydiving...well, I know that you will be back in the sky. I have no doubt of that! Big, yet soft hugs to you, my dear friend. I look forward to the next time that I get to see you and Valinda, again. Please send my love to your family, and have an incredible holiday season!

Mean people suck. I'm so done.

I'm not sure why you ALWAYS put me down in posts, but I don't honestly care. I agreed with Bill's post and put in my two cents, but you put ME down, never anyone else. It's over-the-top rude... As for attention, I don't need attention on DZ.com. I have more than enough friends, and I'm dating someone wonderful. That's the "cream and cake" option, remember? I have no idea how one post on here is asking for attention...

What are you talking about? I can't wait to see you in January. I dare you to come to any California dropzone and say that to my face.

Agreed. As a matter of fact, I agree with just about your whole post, Bill. I have a hard time feeling sorry for men or women demanding for attention, that they aren't getting. There is plenty of flirting that happens between the lines in subtle or obvious ways, and if someone isn't reading what seems like obvious clues, then they aren't suitable for the other person, anyway. They simply don't get it, and the two aren't compatible. Move on. As for my answer to the OP's question...I'll take "cream and cake with it" because it sounds yummy.

Haha, that's true. Some people lack common sense and will defend their absurd beliefs to the end, so there is virtually no reason to spend time arguing with them. Just smile and nod.

It's not the same as regular emails. You truly get to see what the other person is like from a different perspective. It's like eavesdropping on their life with permission. Plus, if they are already there, they can easily send a message your way. They seem to want to share their lives. It sounds positive to me. Ok, ok...the truth is that lots of us are on there, and WE want to see you on there!

Uh, you can communicate only what you choose to communicate on facebook, as well. I don't understand why you would have to share family experiences on there. Why can't they just send you personal messages, and you do the same back? You don't have t post those on your wall! What purpose would this be defeating? Why can't you post a family only page or album or send messages only to your family? I think that people enjoy Facebook because you can upload photo albums quickly and send quick personal messages, as opposed to doing it via email, etc. It's just easier to share more, if you choose to do so. Fyi, NOBODY in my immediate family (parents/brothers) are on facebook, as they are all private people. I totally respect that, so trust me, I completely understand your way of thinking. I would never ask someone to do something like this for me, but I do think that it's easier to communicate via FB. (I'm in touch with bigway skydivers around the world, as well as with some of my cousins in Peru and France!) Regarding privacy, although I post things on facebook usually several times a week, nobody has ever even known when I was dating someone or what was going on in my personal life, etc. You can be as private as you want to be. That is YOUR choice. P.S. Sorry for coming across as pushy with FB. Now, I feel like one of those cult-like Crossfit people! Do what makes you feel comfortable, Boinky!

Aw, you seem like a really sweet person, Boinky, and of course, you should be treated differently, since you are the mother. I don't think that your kids will be communicating with you like they will with their other friends on FB. Facebook can be as personal or non-personal as you'd like. For instance, you can have a FB page where your only "friends" are your children. Also, they can create special photo albums for just you. Plus, you can send messages to one another just like sending PMs on DZ.com. One more thing...you should feel happy that your children want to keep in touch via FB, since so many people do NOT want to be facebook friends with their parents. That said, I'm very surprised that you chat online to a bunch of strangers on DZ.com, yet you don't want to chat with your own children on facebook. Why don't you at least try it out on a trial basis?

LMAO!!!

+1...for all of the reasons posted and more!

I'm so sorry to hear that. It truly makes one realize what is really important. You're a good friend, and I'm sure that he will always appreciate having his best friend there for him during this time. God bless. ~~~Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! Eat, drink and be merry!!!

Thank you so much for all of your wonderful help with my first wingsuit course & jump, Douglas! I can't believe that you posted about this on HERE. I wasn't ecstatic with my performance, until you told me that it's not uncommon to be unstable with your exit on the first time. I'm just NOT used to that, haha! Overall, I'm glad that I did it. You were fun to fly with, Douglas, and it was safe. Plus, I look forward to working on my skills again on a non-Tuesday. I am always busy until about noon on Tuesdays and rushing sucks (my fault), but thanks for making the time for me. I definitely want to try it, again! Btw, that disgusting photo attached to my name is from 2004 after a long day of no sleep, flying in from LAX, lost baggage, then driving into the Gold Coast DZ at night. Thankfully, I've never seen it before. (Yuck!) Laurel looks cute, though. Thanks for the warm welcome, everyone! Happy holidays!

I thought that question was odd, but at the same time, if you didn't notice, that's problematic. I know that you said that it's a Match date, so maybe you didn't want him to pick you up. However, didn't he offer to wait for you outside the pub, so he could walk you in? Did you shake hands (cold), or did he give you a hug or kiss you on the cheek, when you finally met in person? If he wasn't close enough for you to notice that he smelled good, during the initial meeting, that's too bad. If he didn't smell nice, then it wasn't a really good date, was it? Most men try to get close to talk, when in a pub. I always notice great smelling cologne the moment when a man leans in during his initial greeting.

Haha, that's awesome! I can't wait to fly along. Congrats on your first jump back in your wingsuit, DSE! P.S. Where the heck did you guys land???

Wth, Lisa? "Sky chick-n's rock!"

What a FANTASTIC photo! Thanks for sharing.

Hey Billy, it seems like FOREVER ago, although some days it seems like just yesterday. I found a photo of the boogie. It was the 2004 Pink Mafia Boogie at Gold Coast. I must be in a look at old photos kind-of mood. It's too bad that we don't have any of us together. Anyway, I hope that you're doing very well, and that your family is healthy & happy!

Wishing you a very happy birthday, Wildcard451! Enjoy your special weekend!

I'm so sorry for your huge loss. My condolences go out to you and to your whole family, NickDG. I hope that you can eventually find peace, and it's true that your father will ALWAYS be with you.

Yes, all of my avatars throughout the years have been me.

The shorter Asian schoolgirl hairstyle can look great on a young, cute girl like you. You can definitely pull it off well! The haircut that is being referred to has quite frankly become silly because everyone who shouldn't wear it is now discovering it. Funky hairstyles do not have the same appeal, if a conservative woman is trying to wear it a year too late with clothes and an attitude that doesn't match the initial look.