SwampThing

*** You asked - Put off her visit for a while, take the grand you were going to blow on hotels and entertainment and either put THAT on your credit cards or use it as a deposit on a studio apartment. Dude! You're a train conductor in Ohio for God sake! (if you bio is accurate) The reason you live with mom & dad is you spend money on bullshit instead of acting like a grown up and taking care of business! edited to add: Sorry to sound so harsh, but DAMMMNNNN! The Pessimist says: "It can't possibly get any worse!" The Optimist says: "Sure it can!"

The Pessimist says: "It can't possibly get any worse!" The Optimist says: "Sure it can!"

The Pessimist says: "It can't possibly get any worse!" The Optimist says: "Sure it can!"

*** By golly, I'll have one of those too there Mr. Jabba, as long as you're up! Oh yeah.....post #100 Burrrrrrrp! The Pessimist says: "It can't possibly get any worse!" The Optimist says: "Sure it can!"

*** lets see- If I were to go, (bet ya now I wouldn't be welcome) I would have traveling and motel expenses, as well as having to eat now and then. roughly 500.00 bucks for the 3 days, (and a day on each side for travel) plus the 16.00 per jump.I understand this IS a demo and not a boogie, I would be 'told' when and where and how often to jump? and then get to PAY?? Bet a bunch of DZO's would like in on THAT ONE I know several people that went and was told things didn't go as promised. I won't go into details, I wasn't there, and I don't know if it was misunderstandings, lack of communication, or actual deceit. But in the end they felt taken advantage of. I know this is a major event over there and a lot of work goes into it. I also know that a pretty good check is cut at the end of it that goes to someone. A little research came up with a number in the low 5 figures. All I'm wondering is who gets the profits from putting on this demo, where is the money going?? Since there seems to be some difficulty filling the coveted slots I guess may not be the only one with concerns. Now if for example I was told that 10 grand would be donated to something like "Jump for the Cause" at the end of the event, I would have no problem giving up a weeks pay and 5 days of my summer to go work a 'free' demo. But I can stay home, pay 16.00 a jump and skydive when and with who I want to and come out 500.00 ahead! I'm not a spoil sport, I just want to point out that some people think it's "lame" as you put it, to invite a bunch of friends over, put them to work, and pocket the profits from their effort. Come on! FREE JUMPS! Motel rooms and a sandwich ain't a lot to ask! Would you really pay your boss for the privilege of going to work for him? That's ludicrous. edited to add: You guys have SDH & Spaceland right? You have to beg people to fill a demo? does THAT say anything? and I'm Lame? The Pessimist says: "It can't possibly get any worse!" The Optimist says: "Sure it can!"

What the f***? As much fun as this event is I thought I'd be turning folks away. Hmm. *** I haven't had the pleasure to jump there, but I know several other people that have. They told of a less than expected "experience". Were there problems last year? Are YOU in charge this time, instead of someone else I've heard mentioned? It sounds like a good time and all and I am qualified, but how much money, "ballpark" would it cost ME to to help with a demo that someone else gets paid for? Not trying to be negative, I really want to know more! The Pessimist says: "It can't possibly get any worse!" The Optimist says: "Sure it can!"

The Pessimist says: "It can't possibly get any worse!" The Optimist says: "Sure it can!"

Watch your advice too. Skydiving is not equivalent with driving, eye and/or brain surgery. I was reading everything about that a year ago. I got my PRK done in the most recommended place by their patient. I have not regret it. The Pessimist says: "It can't possibly get any worse!" The Optimist says: "Sure it can!"

Quote And what's yer sign? The Pessimist says: "It can't possibly get any worse!" The Optimist says: "Sure it can!"

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So, if you recently broke up with your boyfriend -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Not yet, but for YOU maybe! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Quote -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- but want to keep jumping... -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Oh...YES! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Quote -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- oh yes, and you are hot -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- "SMOKIN" -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Quote -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I'll give you one of my rigs and support your skydiving for the weekend. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I gotta 'rig' for ya! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Quote -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Under 30 years old -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 29 and HOLDING!

An airline's passenger cabin was being served by an obviously gay flight attendant, who seemed to put everyone in a good mood as he served them food and drinks. As the plane prepared to descend, he came swishing down the aisle and announced to the passengers, "Captain Marvey has asked me to announce that he'll be landing the big scary plane shortly, so lovely people, if you could just put your trays up, that would be super." On his trip back up the aisle, he noticed a well-dressed rather exotic looking woman hadn't moved a muscle. "Perhaps you didn't hear me over those big brute engines. I asked you to raise your trazy-poo, so the main man can pitty-pat us on the ground." She calmly turned her head and said, "In my country, I am called a Princess. I take orders from no one." To which the flight attendant replied, without missing a beat, "Well, sweet-cheeks, in my country I'm called a Queen, so I outrank you. "Tray-up, Bitch." The Pessimist says: "It can't possibly get any worse!" The Optimist says: "Sure it can!"

I've sat in quite a few '6's'...but never with the fan blowing... I'm jealous! Glad ya had fun!!

The Pessimist says: "It can't possibly get any worse!" The Optimist says: "Sure it can!"

No Hiltons here but there is a Sheraton just a few blocks from me. *** Nipples sharpened free in the lobby? The Pessimist says: "It can't possibly get any worse!" The Optimist says: "Sure it can!"

Flood Watch in effect today... Today Mostly cloudy with showers and thunderstorms likely. Some thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall. Highs in the upper 80s. South winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent. Tonight Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 70s. South winds 5 to 10 mph. Sunday Partly cloudy with showers and thunderstorms likely. Highs around 90. South winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 60 percent. ZIP Code Detail Sunday Night Partly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the mid 70s. South winds 5 to 10 mph. Monday Partly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 90s. South winds 5 to 10 mph. ZIP Code Detail Monday Night Partly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the mid 70s. Tuesday Partly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 90s. Tuesday Night Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 70s. Wednesday Partly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 90s. Wednesday Night Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 70s. Thursday Partly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 90s. Thursday Night Partly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the mid 70s. Friday Partly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 90s. The Pessimist says: "It can't possibly get any worse!" The Optimist says: "Sure it can!"

*** Lawnmower & a inner tube! The Pessimist says: "It can't possibly get any worse!" The Optimist says: "Sure it can!"

BTW, now would be a good time to tell them you're gay. BWAHAHAH! *** BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHA! The Pessimist says: "It can't possibly get any worse!" The Optimist says: "Sure it can!"

*** Geeze! Look at the BALLS on that PUPPY! The Pessimist says: "It can't possibly get any worse!" The Optimist says: "Sure it can!"

Look ma...I'm a DEMO jumper! Now to re size it- The Pessimist says: "It can't possibly get any worse!" The Optimist says: "Sure it can!"

*** Yeah, and I saw some of the test jump footage. It's called committing suicide to keep from dying in a firey crash! *** The Pessimist says: "It can't possibly get any worse!" The Optimist says: "Sure it can!"

*** It hadn't until you turned it there. These people with a couple thousand jumps and a couple decades in the sport, riggers and instructors etc. don't get into those kind of contests, they don't need to because they don't have anything to prove! They've done it with actions and not words in a thread. You seem to be trying to wave a ruler and show a measurement... This isn't a contest it's a discussion, all views are important. If it were a contest...you would lose because it's not dicks being measured, and you haven't gotten that yet. Listen, learn, be safe. The Pessimist says: "It can't possibly get any worse!" The Optimist says: "Sure it can!"

No offense Rich, Richard, Rick? (grumpy?) I thought that's what you were called a few months back when I was in Texas, must have been someone else. My apologies You said "i don't think anyone has the right to jeprodize(jeopardize) anyone else's life, at home, at work, up to and including the DZ" Common sense, but if this intrusive test shows anything but real time UTI, then it's nuts. "Take from that what you will." The Pessimist says: "It can't possibly get any worse!" The Optimist says: "Sure it can!"

The Pessimist says: "It can't possibly get any worse!" The Optimist says: "Sure it can!"

The Pessimist says: "It can't possibly get any worse!" The Optimist says: "Sure it can!"