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No, I have anal retentive issues too. But what I really, really, really hate is the incorrect statement "I could care less" - when it's "I couldn't care less". Next Mood Swing: 6 minutes

I man up and take care of my own-everyone's different I suppose I'm not sure how keeping your loved one's safe by murdering the person who's already killed them, works. More generally, you could all campaign to boycott Scotland as a tourist attraction for Americans. Next Mood Swing: 6 minutes

I thought that went without saying actually. Next Mood Swing: 6 minutes

You think? It'd seem rather that they feel honoured to do this service. I posted it as a demonstration of how much support is shown by all. The serving, the retired, the police and the general public. Everyone involved either by purposely going to Wooton Bassett to see the cortege, or by mere accident, passing the eight coffins on the road; showed huge respect. It was incredibly moving. Next Mood Swing: 6 minutes

The following is an account of one of the Police outriders for the funeral cortege from RAF Lyneham to the John Radcliffe hospital in Oxford for the repatriation of Corporal Jonathan Horne, Corporal Lee Scott, Rifleman William Aldridge, Rifleman James Backhouse, Rifleman Joseph Murphy, Rifleman Daniel Simpson, Rifleman Daniel Hume and Private John Brackpool. “As you are aware, to take part in each one of these sad occasions is an honour for us. I always find them very emotional and humbling. Yesterday [14th July] saw the biggest turn out of people paying their respects. The journey for Thames Valley Police from Gable Cross police station to JR* 2 normally takes ¾ hour. Yesterday it took 2 + hours. The Cortège ran at a very slow pace for the entire length of the A420 due to the large numbers, not only in the lay-bys but also the vehicles travelling in the opposite direction, where driver’s got out of their vehicles to pay their respects. Each bridge we passed under was crowded by more people. The ages of the bystanders ranged from very young children to the older generation, some members of the public were in tears as the cortège passed, some held union jacks. Again as we reached the roads just outside the JR 2, the route was totally lined with people paying their respects. I must admit there were several occasions along the route where I had to take a deep gulp to enable me to continue on this very, very emotional day.” Regards Steve Jenkins PC 4811 Thames Valley police Abingdon Roads Policing *John Radcliffe Hospital Next Mood Swing: 6 minutes

Another year and even I - someone who barely knew her - still miss her. Next Mood Swing: 6 minutes

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I actually think the media would report it since its "news" (at least in their eyes). the public needs to know that the leaders do not accept these tactics and they should speak openly and clearly against it. by being vague about it, they do very little to fight the "Islam=terrorists" image Ummmm, well, I'm not sure. At least its not reported as widely as the terrorist incidents are. There was a recent event in Luton, England where some Muslim protestors were displaying pretty inflamatory placards and shouting pretty abusive things at troops just returning from Iraq. The local Muslim community were up in arms (excuse the pun) about it and condemed the protestors activities completely. National media including the tv, radio, newspapers, all reported the protestors efforts but the British Muslim response and feeling wasn't nearly so widely shown. After all, only bad news sells. Next Mood Swing: 6 minutes

Or to put it another way, its a shame the media doesn't report it when Muslims do speak out against the Islam extremists. Next Mood Swing: 6 minutes

For starters one that doesn't want to accidently take Rohynol. Next Mood Swing: 6 minutes

Who's he? Next Mood Swing: 6 minutes

Bent double, like old beggars under sacks, Knock-kneed, coughing like hags, we cursed through sludge, Till on the haunting flares we turned our backs And towards our distant rest began to trudge. Men marched asleep. Many had lost their boots But limped on, blood-shod. All went lame; all blind; Drunk with fatigue; deaf even to the hoots Of tired, outstripped Five-Nines that dropped behind. Gas! Gas! Quick, boys! – An ecstasy of fumbling, Fitting the clumsy helmets just in time; But someone still was yelling out and stumbling, And flound'ring like a man in fire or lime . . . Dim, through the misty panes and thick green light, As under a green sea, I saw him drowning. In all my dreams, before my helpless sight, He plunges at me, guttering, choking, drowning. If in some smothering dreams you too could pace Behind the wagon that we flung him in, And watch the white eyes writhing in his face, His hanging face, like a devil's sick of sin; If you could hear, at every jolt, the blood Come gargling from the froth-corrupted lungs, Obscene as cancer, bitter as the cud Of vile, incurable sores on innocent tongues, My friend, you would not tell with such high zest To children ardent for some desperate glory, The old Lie; Dulce et Decorum est Pro patria mori. Wilfred Owen 1893 - 1918 Next Mood Swing: 6 minutes

Yes, I've been the doormat who's let a man totally rule her. I was cheated on for five years, three of them knowingly. There were many things he did that were totally unacceptable. I put up with it partly because I thought he would change for me (*roll_eyes*), and partly because I thought that's all I was worth. That I would be able to get anyone else and if I didnt' have him, I'd be alone for ever. I finally realised that being alone was preferable. But it took a long while. Then I met a guy who treats me with such respect and such tenderness I could weep. He's what some people may refer disparagingly to as a 'nice guy', but since I have experienced the alternative, I know he's nothing but a good man.

Ahha, but you see I think a record attempt is something entirely different than a first tandem. A record attempt will take hard work, training and dedication over an extended period of time. You, as the skydiver, are having to contribute an enormous effort to the event, a first timer just turns up [:D] I think its about sponsoring effort. If I can see that someone has put themselves out to do something for charity, then I'm more motivated to hand out cash to them. Next Mood Swing: 6 minutes

Oh I seeeeeeeee. Sorry, I did read it wrong. I still don't think it's going to put a lot of people off though. How many people want to do a skydive for charity? And how many of them are going to find the post? And how many of them are going to be disuaded if they do read it? Hopefully those that are, find something else to do to raise money, which is what its all about rather than getting new converts to the religion of skydiving, isn't it? Interesting point you raise about it being a nice way to raise money. I'm with JackC on this. I think I'd rather sponsor someone who was going to be putting some work in themselves. Skydiving may seem very scary initially, but its hugely enjoyable and the vast majority of people who do a tandem for charity seem to want to continue. Why should I fund that if their sponsorship is paying for the jump? Anyway.....

Oh I see, you object to potential charity skydivers being told they have a high chance of being injured skydiving, and you think that that is inaccurate information. Your comparisons aren't exactly accurate I'm afraid, and thus don't convince me. I'm sure if several thousand people were doing a tandem in one day, you'd see lots of medical staff waiting on the side lines. But with only a couple at any one DZ at a time its hardly worth it. As for your other comparison, there are more elderly people and motorcyclists in the world, than skydivers. (Although it doesn't feel that way at times ) So there will be far more incidents involving them.

That's a very extreme reaction. I can see what the guy is saying and I agree with him. Of course its been, and is potentially, more of a drain on the NHS than doing a sponsored run. It also seems daft that sometimes the cost of the skydive (tandem) is taken out of the sponsorship money. What's all that about? Next Mood Swing: 6 minutes

And raising its value significantly Next Mood Swing: 6 minutes

Coolio Next Mood Swing: 6 minutes

They were pity fucks, right? Next Mood Swing: 6 minutes

Christ, just realised the date it was filmed/shown. Don't know whether to laugh or cry. Next Mood Swing: 6 minutes

Ehehehh! Awesome. I need to make that appointment..... Next Mood Swing: 6 minutes

I have a question, why does the world NOT hate Britain anymore? They used to. What has changed? I wouldn't be surprised if we were *still* hated. The difference being - we've never expected to be loved. Next Mood Swing: 6 minutes

Maybe it would've given for a far more informed and less heated debate if you'd said so. If this is the case, maybe the debate would have been better served if kept to PM

But what does it matter if someone defines themselves as a skydiver or not? I used to ride to a pretty high level 3DE - I've had my name on the results board at Badminton and Gatcombe, and I really don't mind if someone who has only once sat on a donkey at the beach, defines themselves as a rider.