StangMan90

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If you ever get a chance to see The House Jacks live, they are incredible. All vocal and they can do just about everything. They can mimic almost any instrument as well. Very entertaining. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yHKAJM_L9uU Joe simplify

Thanks to my mom, I've really enjoyed all the wonderful psychotherapy sessions I've needed over the years and the fact that my favorite color is flat black. Just to show my loving appreciation for the way she brought me up, every now and then I like to take the time to leave something special on her grave. Joe simplify

Too bad I have to work on the evenings that my wife and her workmates have their monthly tequila blender drink party. Otherwise, I'd be getting laid at least once a month. Joe simplify

I'll be there for all four days, even though SkyDance is a grueling 15-minute drive from my house. Joe simplify

This thread has a familiar ring. I envy those who have the time to make skydiving a high priority. I have a demanding and time-consuming job, a wife, two college-aged kids, a house and four cars to maintain, two cats and a dog. There is nothing I'd like more than to spend more time at the DZ. Unfortunately, the winds, rain and my schedule have stood in the way for the past month. That's the way it goes sometimes. Besides, when I started AFF last October, I explained to my instructors that because of my "other life" it might take me a bit longer than average to complete training, and so far, it hasn't been a problem for anybody (me or them). As far as not feeling welcomed as a newcomer, or being razzed because of low jump numbers and frequency, I have experienced the exact polar opposite. My instructors have been nothing but supportive, approachable and always willing to answer questions; and the experienced regulars at my home DZ have all been very nice (especially when I show up with beer and pizza). Sounds to me like you need to find a home DZ with the snob-knob turned down a bit. So far, surprisingly (yeah, right), the only place I've been belittled and berated is on this website. Joe simplify

I totally regret making that video of myself. Sorry. Joe simplify

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I agree, it's really boring on TV, but go to a local paved short track that has regional NASCAR races (the minor leagues of NASCAR), sit about 10 rows back and watch mechanized gladiators bump, scrape and bash their way to the finish line. When the action starts on a beautiful summer night and you start smelling racing fuel, burning rubber and hot brakes while you're enjoying your favorite adult beverage and a tri-tip sandwich, it's no longer boring. Try it just once. Ahh, Stockton 99 is calling me to the next racing night. Joe simplify

My brother (who was a great golfer) tried his best with me, but the only part I really liked was chilling out with cold brews at the 19th Hole. Besides, any sport in which you can drink beer and smoke a cigar while doing it can't really be called a sport. Can it? Joe simplify

Sacramento is nice and affordable. Lots of live music, SF Bay Area is 90 miles away with lots more live music. Reno and Tahoe are a couple of hours away and there are a bunch of DZs within reasonable distance. I've lived down south and Norcal is way better in my opinion (but that's just me). Socal is okay if you don't mind smoggy air, horrible traffic, asshole drivers, plastic surgery freaks and inflated egos. Joe simplify

Sorry, watching golf on TV interferes with my pottery-making show on PBS, which is much more exciting. Joe simplify

Personally, I like to stay away from anything that can commonly be referred to as "piss" or "shit". But hey, that's just me. Call me old-fashioned in that respect. Joe simplify

If that was a typo and you meant to say "Stangman", I think I like "Strangeman" better. It is such much more descriptive of my true being. If you meant someone else: Dang! All the good names are taken. Joe simplify