davjohns

Just got back from a one year deployment to Iraq which was preceded by three months at Ft. Riley, KS. Fifteen months total away from skydiving, hang gliding, family, friends, etc. Glad to be back. GF is in the air right now to see me. Hope everyone has as good a day as mine, but it's so unlikely. :)

Good morning Bry! I'm back in the states! It is an incredible morning!

I returned from Iraq and got my first day off in six months. Not bad. :)

It's noon here. Still wish everyone a cheerful Good Morning! Enjoy it. Get something done or do nothing at all. David.

Modern firearms may generally be dry fired with immpunity. Some older firing pins were not of a high quality and purity of metal and sufffered pemature metal fatigue when dry fired too often. Some rim fires had firing pins that were long enough that they could reach the edge of the chamber and become deformed if the soft brass of a case did not intervene. These things are now designed out of the weapons. If you have an older weapon, you might want to avoid the practice of dry fire.

Most of the good shooters I know spend sessions dedicated to dry firing at a spot on the wall or a target on the wall.

Kudos for making the right choice. I've had similar things happen. One woman pointed out to me that lots of people would not have done what I did. I told her I had plenty to answer for. Don't need more.

Pat yourself on the back and keep going, friend.

Surely there is some local remedy for constipation. If only I could find it.

Some days I am more proud of my home state than other days.

Congratulation! I've always had a soft spot for the Katanas myself.

There are a couple of pieces of flair that advise against drinking and facebooking. I have had occassions to send them to others.

Not more time on their hands. Lack of an internet connection.

Ditto what D2 said. Also, I understand the itching is your body encouraging you to scratch to shed the dead skin. You can help neutralize the acids that cause the itchiness with a bath including oatmeal. Put the oatmeal in a sock or other such device to prevent it going down your drains.

Back on topic - even at eighteen, you are going to want some padding in your sleep roll after the first night. You will be tempted to travel light and rough it. Don't. An inflatable mattress or foam pad will help tremendously. If you don't sleep well, it mucks up the experience.

My sympathies.

Back to the OP - monogamy. Seriously.

Why do light switches say 'OFF' and 'ON'? If it's on, you can see that it's on. If it's off, you can't see to read.

Why are there locks on the doors of 7 Elven's that are open 24 hours?

I saw a turtle in the lake today.

Yet another well wisher for our birthday D2!

Really enjoyed the new Star Trek. Anyone else?

Anyone taken a vacation like the Germans do? They often pack up, go to the airport and see where the cheap flights are going. Sounds like you could find someplace great. You could also find someplace rotten.

Excellent job on the proposal! Wish you both a lifetime of happiness.

I've always had a desire to head for Argentina.

Sorry to hear about your troubles. Lots of bad GCs out there.

Happy Monday everyone! I see Lisa changed her avatar to something a bit disturbing :) And I am so glad that O is having success with her landings. I thought we were going to have a discouraged girl on our hands. Hope everyone has a great week. My replacement is due in tomorrow and I can see the light at the end of the tunnel.

Did any of the ladies every come out supporting the idea that doing things for them increased their desire for the guy doing those things? I've had this theory that most women don't like nice guys that do things for them. Seems they must like guys who are egotistical and neglect them or they wouldn't keep going back to those guys. Just thought it was curious that I didn't notice any of the women advocating the nice guy route.