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  1. Hey guys. Been a while. Weather is starting to break, and this summer sees me with a lot of free time. Looks like I'll be back, jumping, learning, and trying to have fun. It's all good. Hope you are, as well.
  2. Funny you mention that - I'm looking at about four or five homes in Florida now to buy and rent out - Anywhere from $120 to $200k in price. For HOMES! Actually homes - not condos or apartments. Also looking for one or two in Vegas on the Strip - $600k-$800k 2 bedroom condos now going for $120-$200. It's just sick. I'm also looking at buying a place in NYC to live, (instead of renting like I do now) but that's down on the list. Fact is, buying in NYC or buying a few places in Florida - I'd make more money buying and renting out the places in FL and LV, while continuing to rent in NYC. Skymama has seen my apartment. She knows it's worth keeping renting it. :) _______________ "Why'd you track away at 7,000 feet?" "Even in freefall, I have commitment issues."
  3. Wrote a blog post similar to this last month: http://shankman.com/top-ten-things-that-will-make-me-unfriendunfollow-you/ _______________ "Why'd you track away at 7,000 feet?" "Even in freefall, I have commitment issues."
  4. Trash it and get an AmEx green card. You have to pay it off at the end of the month. Check out http://www.bankrate.com/calculators/credit-cards/credit-card-payoff-calculator.aspx to see how much it'd cost you. Don't do it. _______________ "Why'd you track away at 7,000 feet?" "Even in freefall, I have commitment issues."
  5. Hey gang... My second book came out a few weeks ago, (on social media and customer service) and Pearson/Que (my publisher) is throwing a launch party for me tonight. They told me that have a few extra invites - It's in Manhattan, from 5:30pm to 7pm... If anyone wants to attend, email me- [email protected] - Happy to bring some skydivers for some free alcohol. :) Hope everyone's well! -Peter _______________ "Why'd you track away at 7,000 feet?" "Even in freefall, I have commitment issues."
  6. No, Remi, she can visit anytime. You need advance clearance and a letter from your GP. Unless you bring your bike. _______________ "Why'd you track away at 7,000 feet?" "Even in freefall, I have commitment issues."
  7. so far so good! I think it's gonna be a good summer.
  8. Just saying hi. Hope all is well with you all. :) -Peter _______________ "Why'd you track away at 7,000 feet?" "Even in freefall, I have commitment issues."
  9. All: Could use some advice from those with more knowledge than me: I fly a Safire 2 229, in an Infinity. About 29 or so pounds. I'm doing a lot of traveling (as always) but want to jump more. I have some connections at FedEx that will allow me to ship my rig whenever I need to super-cheap. To best care for it during shipping, I'd assume that a hard case would be my best option. My questions 1) Is my assumption right? 2) Can someone recommend one that they've either used for parachute transport, or for other "sensitive equipment" transport? All advice accepted. Thank you. -Peter _______________ "Why'd you track away at 7,000 feet?" "Even in freefall, I have commitment issues."
  10. Thought you all might like. http://www.break.com/index/climbing-a-1786-tall-tower _______________ "Why'd you track away at 7,000 feet?" "Even in freefall, I have commitment issues."
  11. I keep saying this is the X (summer, winter, season, etc.) That 'I'm going to learn to pack. But then, the packers are there... And they're so... packalicious... And fast. _______________ "Why'd you track away at 7,000 feet?" "Even in freefall, I have commitment issues."
  12. Get on early, be nice, you'll be fine. Don't try to bring an elephant. Anything worth checking is worth fedexing. -Peter ,250k mile a year biz traveler. _______________ "Why'd you track away at 7,000 feet?" "Even in freefall, I have commitment issues."
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    iPAD

    Agreed. It's not a laptop replacement. As soon as you accept that, it becomes a natural way of doing things. I take it more to meetings than my laptop - but will still travel with the laptop. It's all about what you need it for. _______________ "Why'd you track away at 7,000 feet?" "Even in freefall, I have commitment issues."
  14. I'll take the full-on business-man approach to the situation. My house, my rules. you take the course, or find somewhere else to jump, if for no other reason than the amount of money I'll lose if you go in, both in lost tandem revenue as well as potentially having to shut down my DZ for a police review or shut it down for good if I'm criminally liable is more than I'll ever make off of you. End of story from my perspective. Edited for readability. _______________ "Why'd you track away at 7,000 feet?" "Even in freefall, I have commitment issues."
  15. Just reload - Youtube is crashing today. It's awesome. :D _______________ "Why'd you track away at 7,000 feet?" "Even in freefall, I have commitment issues."
  16. Best. Viral Campaign. EVER. They let people tweet to Old Spice, and he replied, via real videos. I got lucky. :) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CXHmIJtQmd8 _______________ "Why'd you track away at 7,000 feet?" "Even in freefall, I have commitment issues."
  17. No, it had to do with him seeing the value in paying lots of money for players that would win ball games, thus drawing fans to the stadium, thus making the Yankees a valuable commodity. Strictly business talking here. I HATE the Yankees. I'm a Mets fan. The man was a very, very good businessman. End of story. _______________ "Why'd you track away at 7,000 feet?" "Even in freefall, I have commitment issues."
  18. Love or hate the Yankees, the guy took a team in 1973 he bought for $10,000,000, and turned it into a franchise worth over a BILLION dollars today. By any account, that's f'ing awesome. RIP, George. _______________ "Why'd you track away at 7,000 feet?" "Even in freefall, I have commitment issues."
  19. Thinking about going down for a week. Anything else to do? Good beaches? Any good places to stay? Any insider tips appreciated. _______________ "Why'd you track away at 7,000 feet?" "Even in freefall, I have commitment issues."
  20. Will be down there after Thanksgiving for the Cozumel Ironman. You could always go then and watch people die from heat stroke. _______________ "Why'd you track away at 7,000 feet?" "Even in freefall, I have commitment issues."
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    Lisa H

    Jesus - I saw this and thought it was a condolence thread. Way to scare the shit out of me before my coffee! Hi Lisa! Remember that house in Scottsdale?! _______________ "Why'd you track away at 7,000 feet?" "Even in freefall, I have commitment issues."
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    Lindsay

    Yup. Stay classy, Lilo. :) _______________ "Why'd you track away at 7,000 feet?" "Even in freefall, I have commitment issues."
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    Lindsay

    90 days in jail plus 90 in a rehab facility when she gets out. So, 23 days in jail plus 45 in a facility. BUT... She gets two weeks to report to jail. WTF?! I can't even get an extension on my corporate tax returns. Feh. Although watching it was DAMN good TV last night. :) _______________ "Why'd you track away at 7,000 feet?" "Even in freefall, I have commitment issues."
  24. facebook.com/shankman - personal facebook.com/petershankman - fan _______________ "Why'd you track away at 7,000 feet?" "Even in freefall, I have commitment issues."
  25. Possibly. I'd think that would scare them off, though - Because then they have to carry a bigger camera at all times when it's not needed 99% of the time. I have a D5 Mark II in the house - I take it out maybe once a month. Sad, I know - but no need. _______________ "Why'd you track away at 7,000 feet?" "Even in freefall, I have commitment issues."