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See now thats exactly what I mean. Whats "The Beer Line at the LZ?" I'm assuming LZ= Landing Zone, but exactly where is this Beer line you referance? And how do I put one of those beer symbols in the post (instead of the

Ok, this is probably a stupid newbie question, but I am going to ask anyway. I've been reading the forums for a few months now, and have seen people referance buying beer for the DZ after certain situations. But for the life of me, I can't figure out for what reasons you have to buy beer. So my question is, when do you buy beer for the DZ? After your first tandem? Your completion of AFF? Not landing at the DZ? I am so confused... Any help in this highly important matter would be greatly appreciated.

Just a little story as to why I voted for Overdiagnosed/Overprescribed: My brother is a high school English teacher in California. He had a student who got Senioritis for the first half of the year (he was an A-B student prior to his Senior year). The students father brought him to a Doctor, who diagnosed ADD. At a meeting with the School principal, my brother, the student (and his father) and the students advocate, the student was forced by his father to sign gaurdianship back to his father (he was already 18- so legally he is no longer an adult). The next day he came into class, walked up to my brother, and apologized. He told my brother basically this, "I know I don't have ADD. I just didn't feel like doing the work." It's amazing that someone who gets bored with school (cause that never happens) is typically diagnosed ADD. Just my 2 cents. The sole intention, is learning to fly.Condition grounded, but determined to try.Can't keep my eyes from the circling skies.Tongue tied and twisted, just an Earth bound misfit.

So to get this right, we check in every Friday right? I think I could lose a few more by next week...

For anyone who didn't see my thread in Greetings, my name is Mike. I haven't skydived yet (planning on first tandem this summer). But I need to lose a decent amount of weight to hit the 250 limit at the DZ. So if you don't mind, I'll jump in on this. Let's see- I've lost 15 so far (I'm at 292 now) please hold back the snickers Really, i don't mind- I know I'm fat. And yes, it is real hard to stay motivated. But I want to lose the weight for my family (Loving wife and 16 month old son) and so I can throw myself out of an airplane. Man I can't wait!!!!! The sole intention, is learning to fly.Condition grounded, but determined to try.Can't keep my eyes from the circling skies.Tongue tied and twisted, just an Earth bound misfit.

Ok, I can't believe I'm gonna ask this (I'm sure I'll sound like a complete idiot) but, whats a Boogie? I have never jumped before (looking to do my first tandem this summer) and I've been reading these forums for a while- but I still haven't figured out what a "Boogie" is. Please be kind with your remarks- and at least try to hold back the laughter... The sole intention, is learning to fly.Condition grounded, but determined to try.Can't keep my eyes from the circling skies.Tongue tied and twisted, just an Earth bound misfit.

I owned a cat- declawed. We didn't really have a choice (other than putting it up for adoption). We tried everything to get him to stop clawing our furniture. But nothing we put in the house (scratching posts, pads, etc...) interested him. He'd much rather tear into the $800 couch. So declawing it was. Anyway, I own a Doberman now (guess that will start a whole new rash of abuse comments) His ears are cropped, his tail docked, and his dewclaws removed. Do I think it inhumane? No- not a at all. The sole intention, is learning to fly.Condition grounded, but determined to try.Can't keep my eyes from the circling skies.Tongue tied and twisted, just an Earth bound misfit.

Reese's Peanut butter Eggs- wait- I'm supposed to be losing weight so I can skydive this summer!!!! Why'd you have to get me thinking about candy But those are still the best!!! The sole intention, is learning to fly.Condition grounded, but determined to try.Can't keep my eyes from the circling skies.Tongue tied and twisted, just an Earth bound misfit.

Thanks for the compliments. It's not an easy road losing weight9 I do have quite a bit to lose) but I've already lost 15, so it's a start. I just don't know if I'll make it down to 250 by this summer. I'm trying real hard, but it may be outta reach. I'll keep anyone who's interested updated, and I'll definitley let everyone know when I finally make that first jump. I CAN'T WAIT!!!!!!! The sole intention, is learning to fly.Condition grounded, but determined to try.Can't keep my eyes from the circling skies.Tongue tied and twisted, just an Earth bound misfit.

Yeah, I understood it. It was a great concept for a movie. However, the ending was downright horrible. I respect M Knight (or however you spell his name). He's got one twisted mind. However, his movies have a great buildup....to nothing. The sole intention, is learning to fly.Condition grounded, but determined to try.Can't keep my eyes from the circling skies.Tongue tied and twisted, just an Earth bound misfit.

Thanks for the hello's. I can't wait till this summer. I've already picked out the DZ I'm going to (Have talked to them via email quite a few times). I plan on taking a trip out there one weekend this spring just to check everything out. Still have some more weight to lose. The DZ says 250 or under which won't be easy, but I'm sure will be well worth it. I'll be sure to keep you posted on my progress. Thanks again. The sole intention, is learning to fly.Condition grounded, but determined to try.Can't keep my eyes from the circling skies.Tongue tied and twisted, just an Earth bound misfit.

Hey everyone. My name is Michael. I'm new to posting on this site. I've been wanting to get into skydiving for years, and I've finally made the commitment to start this summer (I've got some weight to lose first). I started coming here about 2 months ago, just to get some basic info, and I have found this site incredibly useful, and very informative. Well, catch you all later. The sole intention, is learning to fly.Condition grounded, but determined to try.Can't keep my eyes from the circling skies.Tongue tied and twisted, just an Earth bound misfit.