skygypsie

This just out right pisses me off

Evidently, this is the newest in youth crime sprees across urban & suburbia USA...shooting hoops

A neighbor recently complained to the boys in blue, about disturbing the peace & disorderly conduct, because the sounds of kids laughing (..." after a long quiet winter"... yah, those were her words), & the sounds of bouncing a basketball, shooting hoops in THEIR driveway...irritated her !

The young boys were asked to keep it down, so they didn't have to be cited

It was 5:00 pm. on a Friday night !

I suppose they were just getting their calisthenics in, before a night of home invasions & carjacking

Our amendment rights are being trompled..next they'll demand our land, homes, kids, business, yadayada ...oh yea, that's called taxes

A recent bill is up for passing to tax the mileage we put on our cars

Too much power to the system, & not enough rights upheld by the (We The People) Government

Question: the lying chick in the gray sweats & professional 'up do'...newest in law enforcement uniforms...or was she working undercover ?

Just date a 45-50yr olds and you wont have a problem with them wanting kids...

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Not a bad idea...my most recent dating relationship was an excellent example !

Within a month after dating, he stated he wanted neither marriage, nor kids !

I've been married before & have 2 grown sons, plus grandkids !

He's only 2 months older then my oldest son, & 7 years older then my youngest !

We both like being able to pick up & go, without worries of pre-arrangements or stresses back home !

Everything was great for 4 years...
so much so, we were married 9 months ago

He's an excellent husband, 'dad' & grandpa; taking on the sole role, as my son's father died...

He loves, & is loved as if they were his own

~ Peaceful Flights Forever ~

...& a Packer fan to boot

HaPpY biRtHdAy 2 U

All a bunch of April Fools...Jan - Dec, & in between

What a joke..incredibly not so funny, though

Dude... Lying in any degree = total lack of respect

If even just in dating with, or without anticipation of a relationship, or any kind of long term commitment...you feel you have to be less than totally honest...???

Having kids ever...or if starting over again raising a little tyke, is an issue ?

Of course, you have the right, not to want to !

Having a baby is not an entitlement to any man, woman, or couple...

However, having 2 mutually responsible & cohesive parents...is an entitlement EVERY child deserves

If it's a deal breaker with her, or you apease her by saying let's do it...then resentment from you, is a risk

No doubt...As much as I love children myself, a couple really needs to think beyond sharing a bundle of joy...given current & futuristic economic situations & every other decrepid system that seems to be hovering indefinitely, amongst us !

Just put on your best game face & be HONEST

My deepest sympathy & condolences to you & your family, Mark !

Your tender vigilance with your Mom, is so touching & no doubt gave her comfort !

Your grief will subside in time...your memories & thoughts of her...will never fade !

A Mother is with her children for eternity
Skymama...you do sound like a great gal !

~ Blessings to you all ~

Eternal BlueSkies & Peacful Flights to him...

& my condolences to his Skybrothers, Friends & Family !

@ " sofa skydiver"...

How did Couch Freaks get it's name, anyway ?

Is it because 2nd hand couches are essential elements of every DZ hangar; while waiting out weather holds, your load to be called...

or due to the occassional couch jump ?

I know it's also known as Dollar Daze, but don't think I ever questioned it's Couch Freaks tag, til now !

No matter, we look forward to it each year

They are wonderful in helping families understand the dying process, which in turn brings comfort to the families & the patients in their care !

They're guidance through the dying process of a loved one, makes the loss a bit more bearable !

They are why I enrolled in Nursing school shortly after my Mom's death, & during non jump season, work primarily with the elderly & dying, due to gratitude & thanks !

Though I really don't think it's the time to share a personal story, I also thought to share our similar situation that may comfort a bit !

A few years ago, when we were told my Mom would be passing soon, we brought her home & each of her 6 daughters took turns staying with her, while 3 siblings returned from out of state.

She was in & out of consciousness, at 1st, but then slipped into a comatose state.

We had her hospital bed in the living room, & though she was declining, she continued to fight, as she would gasp out for air.

I sat next to her to talk to her, as Hospice affirmed she was listening...I told her "(she) was the best mother, wife & grandmother & if (she) was tired, it was ok to go, now...we'd be ok ! God is waiting for you & so is Dad".

Tears started down her cheek, so we all gathered around her bed to say The Lord's Prayer.

Shortly after, she gasped & went into her peaceful sleep.

Sometimes, those we've counted on & love so much, need to know it's ok... to move on !

My prayers continue to go out.

too funny...


she's beautiful

Our brindle boxer- pitbull mix was also a rescue dog !

She's an excellent dog, though she has a bit of seperation anxiety, even after all this time.

Her name at the time of her rescue was BooBoo.

Since she was born on Halloween & considering she is a DZ dog, & Daddy & Mommy are Skydivers, she was renamed Voodoo !

"Daddy" aka. Brad, custom made her boxing robe

Prayers & thoughts of comfort sent your way, for all !

~ Blessings n' BlueSkies ~

You never said...how'd you & your gal do in the run ?

I can't imagine what it would be like to be there !

Bittersweet & overwhelming I suppose for some... given the religious biblical history, & centuries of worn torn uprisal

Enjoy your vacation & time with the little lady...obviously you got the bach pad cleaned up in time

n/a....i promised to be a good girl, & play nice from now on...

Is there any other kind
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not likely

the reason why... I'm glad I had sons

She's a good kid. She is not habitually late. Mostly late coming home from work, but she usually calls if she has time.

I have checked on her to see if she is where she is supposed to.

I let it slide - but she got a good talking to.

I trust her.
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My favorite response & best suggestion, yet.
Instilling & receiving trust goes a long way, especially with all the stress youth, teens & adults are up against !

You're an excellent dad, & she's a receptive daughter, who'll do well because of it...it's evident

She's 54 , he's 36 !

She was 50, he 32 when they met !

She was previously married, he was never married !

She is college educated & was a Nurse with grown kids & grandkids !

He is also college educated & joined her in the the love for her sons & their families!

He's a multi-rated skydiving instructor, pro rated, I/A, and A&P !

She joined him in his love for skydiving, personally & professionally, gave up Nursing & has been a fulltime DZ packer, since !

He treats her with more respect then any man has !
She treats him like a King !

She brings a lot to the table & is self reliant, as does he !

They share all assests & contribute independently !
Neither expect any more or less from the other then what they have to offer, each other !

They maintain their own & understand each other's independence, with respect & compatibility !

She has knowledge of how to take care of her man, while understanding his:
" boys will be boys & need for their toys" !

He knows how to keep her secure & protected !

They were married a year ago !
Obviously, it works for them !

You assume to know...but clearly not

Hey, no worries...

That happened to me almost 40 years ago...

things are much different with teen's these days
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BTW:

I'm so glad you started this thread...it's nice to have a good laugh...the reply's & post's of days gone by are hysterical...sorry it's a current event for you !

Just know any soon-to-be future gray hairs, heartburn and/ or anxiety issues are well earned & are in direct cause & affect of your teenager's years

...all at the same time !

Did I already mention, I'm glad I had sons ?
Best wishes to you !

have a great time

Does she have a cell phone ?

Biggie on the past curfew forgiveness...if there's a legitimate reason along with a phone call !

If not...it is just a test to see how long she'll be able to stretch it each time !

If she is late, wait up til she gets home !

If you don't nip it now...pretty soon she'll have customized her new curfew!

Trying to act on any tardiness thereafter, will be challenged by: ,

" you didn't ground me last time "
or the...
"you didn't say anything last time "

After my son moved out on his own, I discovered a very straight line, neatly cut along his screen window framework !

It explains why the cranked out window was ajar at times during the winter...he said because he was hot, sleeping

He's now 29, & is still telling me things I had no clue about

If you can't stay up...make sure you check the basement window latches !

That was my sister's & my...IN, when we were late, & locked out; knowing we otherwise, had to ring the doorbell to get in !

However; when we were late, the house was dark, & the door was UNlocked...we could expect to see the cherry of a lit cigarette sitting at the kitchen table !

When there were 2 lit up cherries...it was inevitable I was in for a good month of scrubbing walls, painting the house & solitude confinement

Boy, I'm glad I had SONS !
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Re: @ Twardo
It depends, was she a little late because it was a long sermon at mass...or did she stroll in at daybreak smelling of cheap whiskey with a joint behind her ear, a new tattoo and her jeans in a ball under her arm?

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...AND notice if her shirt was on backwards,

obviously I didn't , but my Mom did

That's exactly what my brother says !

He is a former Marine & Viet Nam Vet, returning home in '74.

He has continued to "protect & serve" as a Detective & Sheriff's Dept' Deputy & Sgt.; in a nearby county, since

Stress of the times, affects of war, or wayward
morality was evident to our fairly decent city, early yesterday...just blocks from our home !

In a police response, a veteran of the Gulf War opened fire on the Fond du Lac City Police Officers & responding SWAT team...killing a 28 year old Officer who was an Army Veteran, having served 5 years in Iraq & Afghanistan.

Another young officer & his K9 were also critically
injured before the shooter, turned the gun on
himself.

My heart & prayers goes out to the families & friends
of the Officers.

I also find I'm having a bit of sympathy for the shooter...

I'll never understand suicide, nor why a suicidal kills others 1st, but I also have to wonder what triggers an accomplished individual like this ?!

I can't help but realize the irony of "one of our former troop's"... kills another... "former troop" !

The comradery they would have shared; if they had served together during war time -v- life & times back in the States, as civilians !

Crazy evil SOB, or affects of war ?