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Thinking of you today Buz. I hope life on the other side is as good as you deserve.

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My son came home on leave and said he wanted to get a ricer.

Okay.....I admit that I had to look a ricer up. And after seeing a picture, I have to agree with you!

lololol

At the moment, my bank account is fine, although a tandem, video and time in the tunnel all in one day put a dent into it. But thank goodness he leaves for boot camp on Tuesday! He's already talking about lessons and wind tunnel time. This is all YOUR fault! hahahahaha

He's not overly tall. And most of my gear was purchased when I was about his size. So if he doesn't get any taller, most would fit him. And since I currently have a 190 canopy, it'll be a good starter canopy if he actually does become an actual skydiver!

I'm a bit concerned about the MOS as I've had many people tell me that things change after you get in. I've constantly warned him that this could happen. It will be a 'wait and see' sort of thing, I guess.

He already has plans to get his car to Arizona somehow. I'm sure it will depend on when basic ends and with AIT begins.

I have had alcohol and women discussions many times in the past. And I'll happily send him cases of condoms, should he need them. I'm hoping that he will buckle down and do the right things though.

I had him read your post and he's now reading up on your suggestions. Thanks for helping!
While I'm worried for him...I'm very proud of his commitment and level headed plans.

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Good on him. Really. That is the future of America.

I hope his plans go better than originally intended!

He's going to do boot camp. Then go to AIT for 6 months. Then will be in the reserves while he goes back to GA to go to Georgia Military College for two years. Then active duty as an officer with a degree.

For an 18 year old, he's really got his plans laid out. I know a lot of people two and three times his age that still don't know what they want to do with their lives.

I'm very proud of him!

It's only 9 weeks. I doubt he'll even get off the base!

South Carolina

35 Foxtrot

Hey..sound weird to me...but that's what he told me!

Always the doomsayer...


Some of the happiest times of my life happened when I was skydiving. And if it hadn't been for skydiving, I would never have met my husband.
If those things listed are risks that he's willing to take, then I am behind him all of the way! I'm sure that no one thought that running in a marathon was life threatening either, huh?

I am pleased as I can possibly be to say that my youngest son is 18 now. For his 18'th birthday present, I am giving him his first tandem jump this week! I am also taking him for a visit to the Ifly in Austin the same day.

He is going to Army boot camp next week. And he thinks he might like to go Airborne while he's in the Army. This should be a good test to see if he likes skydiving! Of course...what's not to love?

Happy Birthday to one of the most awesome moderators on this site!

Nina

Are we called "DAWGs" because we stick our noses up people's butts? (RIP Buzz)
Yep, you're a postwhore-billyvance

Thanks! And yup...he asked Tuesday afternoon and we were married before 11 p.m. Thursday! When he makes up his mind, he definitely doesn't let any grass collect under his feet!

One year engagement anniversary? lolol

BillyVance

***Congrats, though I'll be honest I thought you guys were married all along.

They probably were. It's called "common law marriage". They just made it official.

From Mike: It's a *bit* more involved than that...

Mike just said, "Thanks Mama!"

And I thank you too!

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Congrats, though I'll be honest I thought you guys were married all along.

Thanks!

lolol....Nah...we were just connected at the hip when he came home for a visit!

Thanks Billy! Y'know how slow these Texas guys are when it comes to making a decision!

But in all fairness...once he finally mustered up the courage to ask.....he had us hitched in less than 48 hours!

As far as the other stuff....I'm not at liberty to say. I'll let him respond to all of that. He leaves to go back overseas in the morning, so you won't hear from him for a few more days!

Thank you! I think we're a great match. Of course, I could be just a bit prejudiced in the matter.

I think we both got a pretty good deal here! I'll nudge him and mention that he should answer his pm's! lol

Thanks Squeak!

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Mrs. mnealtx; it falls tripplingly off the tongue.

Thanks! It does, doesn't it?

Thanks!

Nope....there was no drunk dialing proposal!

Thanks! If I had taken that advice years ago and whopped him in the head then, I might have had this news for you MUCH sooner!

Thanks!

I miss you too!

Mrs. mnealtx!