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4 total in my ears, plus I just got my tongue done this month and like it so far, but agree that waiting out the "no bodily fluids" is a drag... Life is like riding in a taxi. Even when you're not going anywhere the meter is ticking - Masked & Anonymous

I don't know about adding a whole new sexual classification, but last week I went to get my nails done and there were 3 guys there also getting theirs done. Granted, I hadn't been to a nail salon in a couple of years, but I was a little surprised. Not that I don't appreciate nice hands/nails in a guy, but it just struck me as odd. Life is like riding in a taxi. Even when you're not going anywhere the meter is ticking - Masked & Anonymous

26 ... almost 27! Life is like riding in a taxi. Even when you're not going anywhere the meter is ticking - Masked & Anonymous

What I wonder is how a guy who was convicted of conspiracy, lying to Congress, defrauding the government, and destroying evidence in the Iran Contra scandal (and yes, I realize that the convictions were overturned when Congress gave him immunity in exchange for his testimony, even though the testimony he gave turned out to not be true) ever became Director of the Pentagon's Information Awareness Office. Oh, who am I kidding? I'm not surprised at all. Life is like riding in a taxi. Even when you're not going anywhere the meter is ticking - Masked & Anonymous

I jumped in Ravenna 2 summers ago, and it was hands down my favorite DZ in Italy (I've never been as far south as Salerno, though). I found it to be the most organized Italian DZ, too -- there were a lot of loads (and my friends there are always raving about the CASA) and really nice areas to chill out in. The people were friendly, most spoke some English, and the living situation was pretty OK: although the bunkhouses are a little muggy and cramped, the showers were really well kept. And dinners were amazing -- the owners of the DZ would prepare huge home-made dinners every Fri-Sat-Sun and most of the jumpers would eat together, with the owners and the pilots. Made for lots of good fun. Anyway I'm hoping to go back this Aug-Sept, it was really great.

I am with those who say that they usually -- but not always -- pack their own gear. I actually like the packing; it gives me some time to decompress from my jump and focus on the gear, and I am definitely of the opinion that it is best to rely on myself. That said, once in a while, if I'm really wiped out or just feeling a little lazy, there are always some great packers who I am more than happy to give some well-earned money to!

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what DZ is he based on?

Carlos Castaneda's books, Joseph Campbell's books on Myths, Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance - can't remember the author, Be Here Now & Miracle of Love - Ram Dass ...

Scorpio! with cancer rising?

I have to admit I've actually been WAITING for the Harry Potter book -- I'm sure it's a lot more realistic than anything Hillary will have in her book. Life is like riding in a taxi. Even when you're not going anywhere the meter is ticking - Masked & Anonymous

Only in 2 so far -- US and Italy. Hoping to go to Spain next...

7/10! And I considered myself well-travelled ... oh, well.

I agree with everyone aying to get back in the air ... in the meantime, remember some of your favorite jumps (in freefall and landing), and think of all the things you still want to do in the air! Life is like riding in a taxi. Even when you're not going anywhere the meter is ticking - Masked & Anonymous

Started in Aug 2001, but only have a little over 100 jumps! I hate injuries!