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You have to run setup so the BIOS can properly configure itself for the card. Enter the setup and then all you should have to do is exit and save changes. Let the computer restart and thats it. Thats my .02 without knowing more about your setup. BSBD Home of the Alabama Gang

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Just bumping (out of anticipation) BSBD Home of the Alabama Gang

Well CNN stayed most of the day interviewing Walt. He did a great job and at the end of it 2 of the CNN crew made tandem jumps. Don't know when it will air but probably a few months. It will be run on Headline News and a CNN show that talks to retired seniors about their hobbies. We posted some more pics to our website. www.skydiveopelika.net BSBD Home of the Alabama Gang

Where are all the Southerners? No one even mentioned Polk Salad. When your low on funds just simply go you nearest cow pasture or wooded area and git some. Polk salad has to be cooked thru and thru and the water discarded and then cooked again, if I remember correctly, or you would get sick. http://www.rockytopgen.com/polksalad/rcn_07272004.html BSBD Home of the Alabama Gang

Just a quick Update: Walt is going to be interviewed by CNN this Saturday at our DZ about his 50 state saga. He and Buddy Blue (DZO, D-597) are supposed to a 2 Way skydive for the interview. Check out Walt's Skydiveradio interview -show #39. BSBD Home of the Alabama Gang

I went to ECSC this weekend and had the opportunity to introduce myself to some great folks and fellow DZ.COMmers. I kept saying to myself well they look busy, or I'll go by later, or some other stupid excuse. Now I feel like an ass- So I guess I will take this opportunity presented here to say - I Love Y'all.... - Daniel BSBD Home of the Alabama Gang

I actually prefer to jump without the cartridge and use the manual tube. If I am going into the water I will know it in plenty of time to inflate it and I don't have to worry about accidental inflation. Just my .02 CYALL down there. - Daniel BSBD Home of the Alabama Gang

List update: Arnie Herring and wife (AG) Ben and Jen = hisgoofyness & teamjenn1 (just in case of confusion) Blair700 BASE704 Chaoskitty Chad Chuck CSPENCEFLY Daniel (TFFTM) Donna B. (A.K.A. Chairman Of The Board) DontPanic Ducky69 Flea Hop Hushpuppy Jeiber Johnny Josh (FallingOSH) lauraliscious Leapdog Mike S. Mike M. Mr. and Mrs. Stewart (brierebecca and skyedivr) Namdrib NWFlyer Popsjumper Psychobob RastaRicanAir & 'Natalie' Revillusion, Drae and Rigger the Wonder Dog Rkymthhigh Salsa John Beach Skygirlpc Terry (aujumper) (is coming after all) Timber Vdschoor Hambone Liz BSBD Home of the Alabama Gang

You can bring the alcohol just leave the scooter at home! BSBD Home of the Alabama Gang

New addition to Alabama Gang Arnie Herring and wife (AG) Ben and Jen = hisgoofyness & teamjenn1 (just in case of confusion) Blair700 BASE704 bdbrown Bolas Chaoskitty Chad Chuck CSPENCEFLY Daniel (TFFTM) Donna B. (A.K.A. Chairman Of The Board) Ducky69 Flea Hop Hushpuppy Jeiber Johnny Josh (FallingOSH) lauraliscious Leapdog Mike S. Mike M. Mr. and Mrs. Stewart (brierebecca and skyedivr) Namdrib NWFlyer Popsjumper Psychobob RastaRicanAir & 'Natalie' Revillusion, Drae and Rigger the Wonder Dog Rkymthhigh Salsa John Beach Skygirlpc Timber Vdschoor Hambone Liz BSBD Home of the Alabama Gang

-KingPin- Landlady: "What is it about good sex that makes me have to crap? I guess it's all that pumpin'. Pump and dump.You really jarred something loose tiger. You still owe me another months rent. So, if I were you, I would start doing some tongue exercises before friday." BSBD Home of the Alabama Gang

She returned to jumping about a year after the and will be coming with us this year

New addition and one deletion from Alabama Gang Arnie Herring and wife (AG) Ben and Jen = hisgoofyness & teamjenn1 (just in case of confusion) Blair700 BASE704 bdbrown Bolas Chaoskitty Chad Chuck CSPENCEFLY Daniel (TFFTM) Donna B. Ducky69 Hushpuppy Jeiber Johnny Josh (FallingOSH) lauraliscious Leapdog Mike S. Mike M. Mr. and Mrs. Stewart (brierebecca and skyedivr) Namdrib NWFlyer Popsjumper Psychobob RastaRicanAir & 'Natalie' Revillusion, Drae and Rigger the Wonder Dog Rkymthhigh Salsa John Beach Skygirlpc Timber Vdschoor Hambone Liz BSBD Home of the Alabama Gang

WOW! What were these guys thinking? This happened during our water training. This is Ben Martin, Josh, and Mike O. edited to add - There is a reason it is in Bonfire- BSBD Home of the Alabama Gang

What is the burning point, flash point? BSBD Home of the Alabama Gang

Name change should stop the snickers January 16, 2006 BY STEVE PATTERSON Staff Reporter Chicago Sun-Times Fuk King Kwok was waiting for his driver's license to be printed when his name was called and a chuckling Illinois secretary of state employee offered some advice. "She [said] this is a dangerous name," the Chinese immigrant recalled. "She [said] the name translated is not so good, maybe I should change [it]. The word I hear is not so good." Not so good, indeed. That clerk, like so many other Americans who have said his name since he came to Chicago in 1999, didn't pronounce his first name the proper way -- "fook." Instead, she and the others would pronounce his name with an "uh" sound instead of the "oo" -- in other words, like the granddaddy of all swear words. "And my middle name is terrible, too," he admitted. "That combination becomes very terrible." Last month in Cook County Circuit Court -- three years after that clerk offered the advice -- Fuk King Kwok changed his name. He's now Andy Kwok. "Before I came to United States, no problems," he said, before nervously laughing. "But in translation to English, it sounds like . . . the word . . . you know ... sometimes language is not so convenient and sometimes I'm embarrassed, you know?" Best part about U.S.? Privacy The process of legally changing your name is simple enough. Kwok paid the $328 and filled out the one-page form himself. A judge's signature made it official and ensured the only time Kwok will hear that word is if he's near someone foul-mouthed. DePaul University language professor Yingcai Xu said problems like Kwok's aren't common -- and even he gave a slight laugh after writing Kwok's name. "It could very likely cause a problem," he said, adding it's a Cantonese name that "could mean 20 or 30" things in that language -- none of them vulgar. "This is a very special case," he said, "because there are not many names, even pronounced wrong, that would lead to any bad sense." Kwok said that in China, his name translates to "a very good meaning" and nothing at all like that embarrassing pronunciation. He said he's always liked the name Andy -- "Andrew" even better -- and while living in Hong Kong, sometimes went by it. The 38-year-old mechanical engineer said he came to the United States for work reasons and "to try to experience different culture." Despite the pronunciation trouble with his name, he said he likes America, especially Chicago, but most of all, he likes his privacy. Aware of the potential for "jokes on me," he initially declined an interview request, but remained adamant about declining a photo. "I'm not public at all," he said. BSBD Home of the Alabama Gang

Day 7 no smoking

Since I quit smoking and am using the patch. Dreams are in - HD - True Color - Surround Sound - And very freaky BSBD Home of the Alabama Gang

Thanks for the support. It has now been 51.5 hours. My hardest so far was day 1. my hardest times of the day are between 0800-1000 and 1600-1800. Last night I went jogging for 45 minutes and felt great. The sense of smell and taste has improved as well as my breathing and sinuses. Today is the first day w/o the patch. I am just using the gum. So far so good. I figured I needed to cut back on some of the nicotine intake too. Tonight will be the big test being Cinco de Mayo. A good friend is taking me to dinner in celebration of quitting smoking and then to the bar. The funny thing is that when I am around people who smoke it doesn't bother me. It is generally when I am by myself and bored so maybe the bar thing won't be to bad as long as I drink in moderation. A good thing that has come about is that apparently I have inspired several ither folks at work to quit as well. This adds to my resolve to be strong and get though this. Again thanks for the support. I find myself reading through this thread constantly to the point that I could almost quote it word for word. It definitely keeps me going. Thanks - Daniel BSBD Home of the Alabama Gang

Sorry to hear this. Hope all goes well for your friend and his family. - Daniel BSBD Home of the Alabama Gang

Thanks, and good luck to you. I didn't really have time to plan. I had a medical issue several weeks ago that prompted me to get a physical. The results came in Monday. One issue they had was that the PFT (pulmonary function test) show an obstruction which can be an indication of early emphysema. That scared the bejesus out of me. I am only 33 and too young for that. It has not been determined that I actually have emphysema but I figure that a good step, regardless of the future test results, would be to quit. Like I posted earlier, I am motivated - by my friends- by my family and by the words of encouragement here. It has really been great to be able to post and get the positive responses. This is undoubtedly the hardest thing I have ever done (well, except for being a tandem pass for a friend getting his T-rating ) and knowing that I would disappoint a whole bunch of folks if I gave up now keeps me going. I think the key to quitting is the support of the folks around you. Once I get through this ordeal I would be happy to be anybody's "Stop Smoking Buddy". Thanks guys - Daniel BSBD Home of the Alabama Gang

Again, guys, thanks for the encouragement! 2nd day 30.5hrs and counting Yesterday afternoon was the worst but by last night I o.k. . I was even around some smokers and thinking "Thats the way I used to be but not anymore". It felt great. Its going to be a long road but I have my motivation and dedication. One motivating factor is my 9 yr old son. I called him to tell him I was going to quit and all you could hear was a loud "YaYYYYYY Daddy". He has been after me for a few years and I kept putting it off but I can't let him down now. Anyway another (smokeless) day...

4h 11m until the 24h mark This morning and after lunch were the worst. I am wearing a 21 mg patch, have chewed about 6 pieces of the 2mg gum and 10 fingernails... This is tough, I never realized what a hold ciggs had on me 4h 8m until the 24 h mark BSBD Home of the Alabama Gang