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Hell yeah!!! They are in my home country this year, and my brother is out there right now watching them live. I expect to seem some skydiving in the opening ceremonies or I will be disappointed

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A young woman was about to finish her first year of college. Like so many others her age she considered herself to be a very liberal Democrat and was for distribution of all wealth. She felt deeply ashamed that her father was a rather staunch Republican -- which she expressed quite openly. One day she was challenging her father on his beliefs and his opposition to higher taxes on the rich and more welfare programs. In the middle of her heart-felt diatribe based upon the lectures from her professors at school, he stopped her and asked her point blank, "How are you doing in school?" She answered rather haughtily that she had a 4.0 GPA, and let him know that it was tough to maintain. That she had to study all the time, never had time to go out and party like other people she knew. She didn't even have time for a boyfriend and didn't really have many college friends because of spending all her time studying. That she was taking a more difficult curriculum. Her father listened and then asked, "How is your friend Mary doing?" She replied, "Mary is barely getting by." She continued, "All she has is barely a 2.0 GPA," adding, "and all she takes are easy classes and she never studies." To explain further she continued emotionally, "But Mary is so very popular on campus. College for her is a blast . . .she goes to parties all the time and very often doesn't even show up for classes because she is too hung over." The father then asked, "Why don't you go to the Dean's office and ask him to deduct a 1.0 off your 4.0 GPA and give it to your friend who only has a two point." He continued, "That way you will both have a 3.0 GPA and certainly that would be a fair and equal distribution of the GPA." The daughter, visibly shocked by the father's suggestion, angrily fired back, "That wouldn't be fair! I worked really hard for mine, I did without and Mary has done little or nothing; she played while I worked really hard!" The father slowly smiled and said, "Welcome to the Republican Party." jumpers ARE better all around people than whuffos

So, I should read the case after the one assigned to understand the assigned case? I will try that. Wish me luck!!! Now, give me details about your shysterness

Here is a reply to myself

Nightingale, We very much need to start a support group here. I look to fellow jumpers for support on the DZ, and we should do the same for law. One time, we should organize a law RW jump

Freefly Chile, I think for all law students, we will be on the 23rd. From what I know, that is the first day of instruction for all ABA accredited schools. Where will you be attending? Where do you jump? Where did you go for undergrad? Details, details

Mr lawrocket, You are person I was waiting for to reply. I need some support from other fellow law students/skydivers. I plan on school first, then skydiving second. I plan on jumping every other week to keep myself sane. To me skydiving gives me confidence, and after the jumps, I presume I will be ready to get back to the books and the teachers' torture with the socratic method. I think I am ready for the first year, but I am one who never feels ready even though I have done more than the average Joe to prepare. This summer, I took Law Preview and Barbri First year review, and additionally read Planet Law School, Learning Legal Reasoning, Logic for Lawyers, and now I am reading the examples and explanations series. I am still frightened of the first year, but in a way, I cant wait for it to start. Now, let me ask you some questions: Where do you attend? what year? where do you jump? where did you go for undergrad? what major? And all the other cool questions I cant think of now but you anticipate me asking

Probably, and if you keep on SHOUTING we're gonna sue.... Thanks sangiro, I have to learn proper posting etiquette

Tunaplanet, thank you too for pointing me out to a fellow law student. You also rock!! I knew skydivers were the nicest people on earth

Clownburner, thanks for being the first one to respone, Nightingale did write. You rock

I am a law student who also likes to jump (I am really new to this sport). I was wondering if anyone here attends law school and can chat with me to help ease the horrors of school and tell me how I can use skydiving to benefit law school (I am sure there is a way). Keep me posted jumpers ARE better all around people than whuffos

Thank you all VERY much for your inputs. I got much more info than I expected. Unfortunately for me, I ordered a frappe (frap) hat before I posted the original message and it came in today. From what everyone here has said, it sounds like I shouldnt be wearing it. The reason I bought it instead of a hard helmet was because of the price. I couldnt afford a new hard helmet so i got this used frap instead. But, since I took ALL your advice into consideration, just a few minutes ago, I talked to Ralph, and he found me a used pro-tec for $25, cant go wrong with that. Additionally, you have all also provided me with more thought on a new question I didnt even know to ask: Is it even legal for me to wear a leather soft hat? I dont even have an A license yet. I just got the SIM, but with my law school homework, I dont have time to look at it until December (the same time I plan on finishing my requirements for my A license). So if anyone can answer that question for me, that would be great. Now, I also havent really heard anyone here say anything good about the frap hat. I did hear that Mr Weber wears one, but he also has 10,000 jumps under his belt. My former jumpmaster wore one, but he had somewhere between 10,000-15,000 jumps as well. I know they both know how to land and avoid injury, but I dont think I am ready for that. So, should I keep the hat until I get good enough? Will I ever be able to wear it? Is it legal to wear it? And more importantly, has it ever really worked in saving someone from head injuries? and if so, what accidents led to those prevented injuries? I really, and I mean really appreciate everyone's input. I dont get out very much and I love this site. Unfortunately, I dont always have internet access, so please dont be offended if I cannot respond to you as quickly as I would like. Thank you all very very very very much, and one more important question: DOES ANYONE HERE JUMP AT TAFT?!?!?!!?!

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Hello everyone, I have a quick question for you. Recently, I began purchasing some used gear, and I came across a frappe hat from Ralph. With only 15 jumps under my belt, I just wanted to know if it is safe for me to wear instead of a hard helmet. If possible, I would like some feedback on the advantages and disadvantages of both, and more importantly, if I made the right decision to purchase it, which I did

David!!!! Congrats on joining AFF. I PROMISE you will be where I am at, which is by all means, not very far.

No I wont be coming out on the weekend. I just moved into my new apartment today and I have to settle in. I am coming on Tuesday if you can make it for a jump or two. What about in two weekends? If you go out then, I will come out for the entire weekend. Also, Andy can make me that video and you can practice with the camera on me

I am going out, since its so close to home, to watch some the pros do their thing. I hope it will be fun I also forgot to thank you for your tip about the phone number. I will keep that in mind jumpers ARE better all around people than whuffos

ANY ONE WANT TO COME JUMP WITH ME AT TAFT ON TUESDAY AUGUST 2???? They have some tandems early that morning so the pilot will be there. I told them I will come out to do a couple jumps. Any want to join me? I do suck, but we can have fun

I wont be in Florida for a while But I heard and read a lot about your home DZ!! I would love to check that out sometime.....but after some experience

Lori!!! Thanks for teaching me and for keeping me calm. We have to get back in the air so I can get some more experience, and you have to practice with the camera on.

Andrea, Thanks for the reply. You are very friendly and sweet. Thank you Very typical of all the jumpers I have met. Where do you jump? Have you ever been to Taft? As soon as I get good enough to do some RW, we should jump

I began jumping there in February of this year. I have done almost my entire AFF there, and a few solo jumps since. I did 2 tandems and 1 of my AFF jumps at another large dropzone, and the difference is like night and day. What I experienced at Taft cannot be duplicated anywhere else. The family type atmosphere has made me feel at home. Coming there as a student, by now everyone there knows me, and they all make me feel comfortable. I never have a problem finding someone to jump with, or instructors who will spend the extra time to clarify my confusion. When I did my AFF level 2 at another major dropzone, I felt like I was treated like cattle. It was like "Come on, we have a plane to catch!!" And I was thinking "Wait, how can you put me in the air without me knowing what the hell I am doing?!?" I had so many questions to aks their instructors, and they said "Stop thinking about it so much." Not so at Taft, EVERY one allowed me to be ready to jump and I have never felt rushed (during AFF) to make the next load. The instructors there are all very nice and passionate. When I graduated AFF, they all fed me tequila, whiskey, and beer, and we hung out most the night talking about jumping. I have done a lot with my life, and I have seen many different places, and I have NEVER experienced hospitality like that from Taft. The 182's are very jumper friendly. The climb to altitude may not be the fastest, but they always get me there. Oh, and jumps from 10.5? Unheard of unless you get into a load with tandems. I have never left the aircraft under 12 at Taft. The pilots are nice, the staff is excellent, and the jumpers it brings out all rock. So, if you live in California or are planning on coming here to visit, you HAVE to make a stop at Taft, and you will not be disappointed. P.S. In the winter, they have Mike Mullin's King Air, 14 jumpers to 14.5 in under 7 minutes for $14!! Cant go wrong with that!!!! Blue Skies!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!