RippedCord

What's the function of a "chief" at a "resturant?"

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"Nappy" has a decidely negative connotation and is 10 out of 10 times an insult.

Really?

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...the horizontal drag in this case (opposing the "throw" velocity) is much much larger at a 120mph fall rate than it would be for a static throw. So if you can throw the chute 6ft sideways on the ground, it doesn't mean it will go 6ft sideways when you're in freefall.

Isn't physics fun?

Nifty! I learned something today.

...and yes it is.

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...eventually I will pick a discipline and stick with it for the remainder of my skydiving "career".

Doubtful JMHO

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If you go by the limited-number-of-heart-contractions theory, it probably has some validity. Slowing your metabolism is about the only way we know to reliably extend your lifetime; restricting caloric intake can accomplish this, and does extend lifetime in rats and mice. Increasing your metabolism (as happens during high stress events) could be reasonably expected to decrease lifespan somewhat.
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Bill's is the best answer I think.

And, if we look at the math: there are 1 x 365 x 24 x 60 minutes in a year. If we count each jump as "an instance" of adrenaline rush taking 5 minutes off your lifespan, you'd have to jump

1 x 365 x 24 x 60 / 5 = 105,120 times at a minimum to take a year off your life.

p.s. what in the world were you doing inside a bank?

Preventative: Before you go to bed, drink water and take a multi-vitamin.

Remedy: three shots, a bottle of water, a multi-grain waffle and back to bed.

missg8tordivr says she can get me his current e-mail

Does anyone know where Dominic is or how to contact him?

"egg man, egg, Ha Ha charade you are"

--Pink Beatles

Agoraphobia---I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day But Wouldn't Leave My House

Amnesia---Walking In a Winter Wonderland Miles from My House in My Slippers and Robe

Oppositional Defiant Disorder---I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus So I Burned Down the House

Social Anxiety Disorder---Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas While I Sit Here and Hyperventilate

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...LCD and Plasma TVs ...

Oh yeah. That's the good stuff.

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...My brother and his family need a new TV...

I'll go with a completely different angle and provide criticism on the premise: noone really "needs" a TV.

p.s. did you get my voicemail from a few weeks back?

Horizontal Separation

With a little milk (I didn't see this option)

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...I just don't get it...

Pun intended?

I'll second that!

*This* is the thread that talks about going "no lift"

In response to:

no lift

Yes. And under oath.

Unless you're planning on committing a crime and would like 5th amendment protection there is absolutely nothing for the man to gain in marriage.

Don't they use this phrase in the movie "Cutaway?"

We kept saying it to eachother on my last speedstar team.

Before you can take a cookie, you have to lift the lid.
After you lift the lid, then you can take some cookies
--Bert & Ernie on "before and after"

Taking a cookie is better than tossing your cookies.
--drinking advice

I'm going to find myself a girl
Who can show me what laughter means
And we'll fill in the missing colors
In each other's paint-by-number dreams


Oh but it's all right, with me now
I'll get back up somehow
And with a little luck, I'm bound to win
And I'll fall in love again

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I have a dog back home who's farts are so bad that HE gets up and leaves! ...

roflmaopip!

Is the ride still over?

Guys: do not get married, and if you cohabitate, get a cohabitation agreement in place.

Gals: go for marriage, and avoid any cohabitation agreements or pre-nups.