themitchyone

Wow, sounds so sensual... what a great morning. And BTW, glad I can make you chuckle.

You're so right on about the smells, and they affect me strongly. I have some weird ones though . 1. That musty (not moldy) scent that reminds me of the Disneyland's Pirates of the Caribbean, my favorite childhood ride (and still favorite

Hey, that is exactly how I feel, Kai. It's nice to hear so many experienced jumpers say they still get nervous after so many jumps. I've heard a few people say otherwise, but I couldn't imagine my heart not always beating a little fast before jumping out of an airplane, and personally, I hope it always does! "If the Bible has taught us nothing else, and it hasn't, it's that girls should stick to girl's sports such as hot oil wrestling and foxy boxing." - Homer Simpson

Hey, that looks like a lot of fun. Cool pic. "If the Bible has taught us nothing else, and it hasn't, it's that girls should stick to girl's sports such as hot oil wrestling and foxy boxing." - Homer Simpson

I'm with you sister. I've been extreme at finding funds for skydiving. I've been rather irresponsible I must say . I've used my student loan money, used my credit cards, and now I'm even trying to sell junk on ebay! I've just signed up recently, and I have my first bid... although it's not enough for a jump ticket . BTW, does anyone need any Teeny Weeny Babies?? "If the Bible has taught us nothing else, and it hasn't, it's that girls should stick to girl's sports such as hot oil wrestling and foxy boxing." - Homer Simpson

Sure the money factor is a consideration. There's not much people will do if it costs $50K. Still, even if it were cheaper I couldn't imagine wanting to clone my cat. I think having an animal that had the same physical appearance as my Daisy Mae without it being her would be even more sad and kind of creepy, too. "If the Bible has taught us nothing else, and it hasn't, it's that girls should stick to girl's sports such as hot oil wrestling and foxy boxing." - Homer Simpson

LMAO. My friend and I did that a few years ago. We took her then 15 year old sister to see The Backstreet Boys at the MGM in Las Vegas. The screaming was deafening . "If the Bible has taught us nothing else, and it hasn't, it's that girls should stick to girl's sports such as hot oil wrestling and foxy boxing." - Homer Simpson

awwww... "If the Bible has taught us nothing else, and it hasn't, it's that girls should stick to girl's sports such as hot oil wrestling and foxy boxing." - Homer Simpson

So apparently there is a company that has cloned a cat and will clone your cat for $50,000, and dog cloning is supposedly up and coming. I have a nine year old cat who is very sweet, loveable, and funny, as well as a little psychotic. Basically, I will miss her when she is gone someday, but at the same time I couldn't imagine wanting to clone her. To me that doesn't seem the best way to honor her memory. I would much rather share my life with another pet. What do you guys think? Would you clone your pet? "If the Bible has taught us nothing else, and it hasn't, it's that girls should stick to girl's sports such as hot oil wrestling and foxy boxing." - Homer Simpson

Maybe not really 10 feet, but I'd hate to find one of those in my shoe . "If the Bible has taught us nothing else, and it hasn't, it's that girls should stick to girl's sports such as hot oil wrestling and foxy boxing." - Homer Simpson

I'll be celebrating my b-day! I was born on Easter, and this year, it falls on Easter again. It's kind of nice because my family (aunts and uncles) gets together on Easter, and I'll see them so obligatory gifts for me, haha . And I'm looking forward to the annual grub: my aunt's famous cheesy-sour creamy potatoes and cole slaw, ham, and deviled eggs... mmmmm "If the Bible has taught us nothing else, and it hasn't, it's that girls should stick to girl's sports such as hot oil wrestling and foxy boxing." - Homer Simpson

When I was training for AFF1, my instructor said she had never had a cutaway, and she had been jumping for 11 years. The range you hear of first cutaway is from AFF1 up to thousands of jumps. I suppose that's how that average of 1 in 800 jumps (or whatever the exact stat is) comes in. But the way I see it, the stats aren't relevant to each individual jump. You have to be ready every time, but I too hope I'll be on the high end of the average. "If the Bible has taught us nothing else, and it hasn't, it's that girls should stick to girl's sports such as hot oil wrestling and foxy boxing." - Homer Simpson

When I was a kid I liked Cadbury's Eggs, but they are so grotesquely sweet. I'm still a big candy eater, and I gross people out this time of year when I eat Peeps . My favorite are Brach's chocolate covered marshmellow bunnies. They are the perfect taste and texture . I look forward to them every year ... "If the Bible has taught us nothing else, and it hasn't, it's that girls should stick to girl's sports such as hot oil wrestling and foxy boxing." - Homer Simpson

I love Donnie Darko. It is a weird movie, Kramer, but IMO it's also totally original and powerful, but also sad, the kind of movie that stays with you. And I personally love the Gary Jules remake of Tears for Fears' "Mad World." -Michele "If the Bible has taught us nothing else, and it hasn't, it's that girls should stick to girl's sports such as hot oil wrestling and foxy boxing." - Homer Simpson

I asked the chicken to do the running man and spank himself.

I'm very sorry for the loss to you and your parents. May your sister soar through the clouds, and rest in peace. -Michele "If the Bible has taught us nothing else, and it hasn't, it's that girls should stick to girl's sports such as hot oil wrestling and foxy boxing." - Homer Simpson

I don't know who the hell you are, but congrats on your 1000th post. "If the Bible has taught us nothing else, and it hasn't, it's that girls should stick to girl's sports such as hot oil wrestling and foxy boxing." - Homer Simpson

Welcome and congrats on your jump. I'm still working on my A, and I kind of know how your feel. You are dependent on others entirely to have packed your equipment correctly. But, you know, these are experienced packers. I am taking my packing course on Monday, and I'm nervous to jump the rig afterwards. But I am looking forward to learning about all parts of the canopy and rig and seeing how it all fits together, comes apart, etc. I think this will put me in a more knowledgeable position when it comes to a cutaway situation. Anyway, you'll do great in AFF. Have fun up there. Blue skies!

IMO, that was unconscionable of this man to endanger and traumatize the pilot as well as people on the ground. Fortunately no one was injured. "If the Bible has taught us nothing else, and it hasn't, it's that girls should stick to girl's sports such as hot oil wrestling and foxy boxing." - Homer Simpson

Here's mine... -Michele "If the Bible has taught us nothing else, and it hasn't, it's that girls should stick to girl's sports such as hot oil wrestling and foxy boxing." - Homer Simpson

That was hilarious, but sick, dude. "If the Bible has taught us nothing else, and it hasn't, it's that girls should stick to girl's sports such as hot oil wrestling and foxy boxing." - Homer Simpson

Yaaay, the April edition of Parachutist... and that you weren't injured.

I think the scene from Monster's Ball is sooooo hot . "If the Bible has taught us nothing else, and it hasn't, it's that girls should stick to girl's sports such as hot oil wrestling and foxy boxing." - Homer Simpson

Dude, I can't believe you posted your cut . If you were able to take the pic and type this thread and consider if you even need to go to ER, then you probably don't need to go. But it's really hard to gauge the seriousness in the pic. May your thumb feel better and heal quickly. -M "If the Bible has taught us nothing else, and it hasn't, it's that girls should stick to girl's sports such as hot oil wrestling and foxy boxing." - Homer Simpson

I got mine at Kinko's. It's been a while, but I think it was only around $10. "If the Bible has taught us nothing else, and it hasn't, it's that girls should stick to girl's sports such as hot oil wrestling and foxy boxing." - Homer Simpson