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Any time you trade your internal motivation for external rewards you run into the possibility of losing interest. With that said. I've been skydiving for 13-ish yrs. I love it, still. I was lucky enough to become an AFFI, Wind tunnel I, Wingsuit I, and a decent photard. I LOVE IT. It IS my Primary job right now but I am in the Air Force. so I am still working on a retirement plan. my intrinsic desire to give back was due to the way I was raised in the sport. Chile Relleno (AKA John Cox) had a lot to do with that. I've wanted to skydive since I was a child. I've wanted to be a skydive instructor before I started jumping. It's just one of those achievable dreams that so many people can not afford/achieve. I try not to take it for granted. But, I get paid even if I don't jump. Many try to make a living at skydiving which CAN make it somewhat less enjoyable. If I HAVE to jump in order to pay the bills I can see how the shitty weather days and the sick days can crush your ability to live. My photos My Videos

Holy rivival threads. It's been avery long time since I've seen this movie. maybe It's time for me to bring it out again. My photos My Videos

THAT sounds like the best time to clean the house. My photos My Videos

That highly respected authority figure is probably fucking your wife. He wanted you out of the house a few extra hours so he didn't have to run out right after banging her. My photos My Videos

Well, the first is when she says "No, I can't". The second is when you say "No, I can't". Most excellent post I've seen in a while. Thanks for that! My photos My Videos

Good Job. I just did this last week. I raised a small amount myself. Have fun. Edit. I lied. I thought you were talking about RACE FOR THE CURE.I did THAT last week. I'll be at the vegas rock and roll marathon, as well. see you dec 2nd My photos My Videos

tube snake boogie from ZZ-top? Congrat.s My photos My Videos

Don't worry about it. you can only do your part of the communication. If your boyfrie--I mean, friend lets this get in the way of your relatio--I mean friendship, it'll work out. I'm sure you've lost friends over simpler shit than this. communication is key. if you've done all you could do to make him understand that you lov--I mean, respect him and he is still a douche, let him be. He'll either come back to you or you'll learn to live without him. there are plenty of fish in the sea. My photos My Videos

not so - it appears the casino offered to pay up the rest of the chips. But now the gamblers want to get MORE than the remaining payout or at least their lawyers certainly are That (bolded) was the magic sentence I read. Of course, it seems the casino realized there was some form of unlawful detention so they said "we'll pay if no other charges are filed." the lawyers/gamblers got that and decided to tie up the money in order to get more. It was a LUCKY day in the lives of some gamblers they shoud cash the chips and move on. My photos My Videos

Learning to forget what? If you forget would you ever really know it? Your mind has forgotten so much more that you can imagine. The stuff that is in you melon is there for a reason. its makes you, YOU. Learn to deal with the grief and the embarrassment of those regrets and grow from it. Eventually, it won't matter to you and you'll forget. But, You'll never know you forgot in the first place. So, By my calculations the system is working as advertised. My photos My Videos

So, now, not only are the winnings tied up by the casino, they're also tied up by the lawyers. Why not just ask 20 of your friends to go in and cash in 9,999 in chips a 2-3 times each. (its actually less than that because 598,000 winning are divided by 6 winners. From what I understand, 10,000 in winnings HAS TO BE claimed on a tax form. anything less does not. So, You ask your friends to go in and you pay them $500/1000 each. they win, you win and no taxes are claimed. you win again. How much are the law fees and how long will the money be tied up? How much will be left when you're striped of all the fees? Probably better to go in with your friends. My photos My Videos

Oh, so you're looking for the hookers and cocaine? 42nd and broadway. My photos My Videos

You think that it would be best for everyone if everyone stopped thinking they knew what was best for everyone? what category does that thought fall into? My photos My Videos

BTW- He's getting iTunes to put his stuff up on their site. He'll soon be selling them through reverbnation.com So, If you like his tunes go listen to them while you can. Some of them are offered for free download. My photos My Videos

When was the last time you.... unauthorized balloon jumps My photos My Videos

I blame you for that. Thank you! I laughed so hard I have a headache.

Hey pastor, You ain't getting me to spread my legs without a hug, first. My photos My Videos

I Almost agree with you. But, then I noticed that they used the rock-climbing base-jumper falling off the face twice. Now, that video is absolutely trash. My photos My Videos

Thanks Doug. I agree. I'll tell him to add more cowbell. I'll add more wingsuit. My photos My Videos

Here's a new edit I threw together. My buddy is in a band. He recorded the music and I threw some video to it. My photos My Videos

Thanks John. My photos My Videos

Chuck , I'll be there about three times this fall. But, my socialization time will be limited just like last time. I'll be able to have a beer but, I wont be able to hold a candle to the legendary Chuck party. I have Crew Rest to consider. My photos My Videos

Bump. Asking one more time. Any one wanna help me raise some money for a good cause? Over the years I have donated quiet a bit of jump tickets and money to jumpers, friends, and charities. This time I am asking for a little help. PLease consider donating. This will be the last time I ask. I don't wanna be annoying but I DO wanna reach my goal. My photos My Videos

Or someone thinks he's going to die (like Jeb;s empire state bldg incident) and won't let go. That person falls out and now, you're a murderer. My photos My Videos

Congrats to you and the missus for raising someone as selfless as he. that's awesome. My photos My Videos