TriGirl

Good luck to her! My sister (the non-athlete of the family) did her first 1/2 marathon by participating in Team in Training. She has since done 7 more, two of which were also done to benefit this charity. The training program will definitely help her prepare for the event, and the friendships she makes in the process will last a long time! See the upside, and always wear your parachute! -- Christopher Titus Shut Up & Jump!

For this very reason (your discussion with Jay), I really hope we can get an edited video of the operation released soon. I'd like to see (and for everyone to see) exactly how it all went down -- how did it look/happen when asked him to surrender? What was bin Laden doing at the time? Who was the coward who tried to hide behind a woman? what other actions led to her death? (could she have been saved?) how many other people were in the mansion at the time who WEREN'T killed because the house was taken by a live team and not bombed? ...etc. It would also show, IMHO, the luxurious lifestyle he was living the past several years, while he kept releasing video of himself looking like he was making the sacrifice to live in a cave like many of his followers in that region. Would it give others the fuel they need to retaliate? Probably. But it's better to have the proof out there than speculation and rumor. See the upside, and always wear your parachute! -- Christopher Titus Shut Up & Jump!

Maybe I'm too nice to my assistants. They've worked hard all year for me, I think they deserve the week off to focus on their exams. Too bad you still have to be in the lab. Sorry, JohnnyMarko, that sucks! I did actual paid research in college (in the same field), and the PhDs who ran the research would yell at us if they caught us in the lab the week before and week of finals. See the upside, and always wear your parachute! -- Christopher Titus Shut Up & Jump!

So, essentially, he went to do something nice for a group of people in need. However, because this group made an incorrect assumption, and claimed his involvement was directed by a government with which they have disagreement (thereby claiming injury by said government), he makes the knee-jerk reaction to renounce his affiliation to make everyone "happy" about getting his "help"? No, he couldn't have just expected intelligent minds to learn to accept the difference between a person's affiliation and personal actions. See the upside, and always wear your parachute! -- Christopher Titus Shut Up & Jump!

Well, that depends. Are you getting smashed, in the loo, and studying? Or are you getting smashed INSTEAD of studying? If it's the former, then yes, I do believe you spelled it correctly (Brits, help me out here?). If it's the latter, you meant to write "lieu." See the upside, and always wear your parachute! -- Christopher Titus Shut Up & Jump!

Hospitals are also good safe zones. Pull up to the ER -- you know there are people on duty, probably security, and possibly video cameras. See the upside, and always wear your parachute! -- Christopher Titus Shut Up & Jump!

Look me up when you get to Z-Hills or drop me an e-mail ahead of time (my e-mail address is in my profile). I will make sure you get on some organized loads. There are usually 3 or more of us taking all diffferent experience levels. Unfortunately you might be forced to jump with me Faulk: and if you wait until Memorial weekend, all the newbies (and everyone else) have a chance to jump 4-way with experienced coaches during the Scrambles. Contact Oren (okalb on here) for details. See the upside, and always wear your parachute! -- Christopher Titus Shut Up & Jump!

The loop was also digging into the skin between my fingers while flying my canopy. I solved both problems just by wearing gloves. See the upside, and always wear your parachute! -- Christopher Titus Shut Up & Jump!

That's f*in' hot. See the upside, and always wear your parachute! -- Christopher Titus Shut Up & Jump!

Well, I'm very skeptical of what is being passed off as "3D" these days, but if gets more chicks interested in porn, then it can't be all bad! I was just thinking that once flicks like this come out in 3D video, the sales of 3D TVs will skyrocket! (unless a bunch of guys all want to meet at the house of the ONE GUY with the 3D TV for Porn Night!) See the upside, and always wear your parachute! -- Christopher Titus Shut Up & Jump!

So.... maybe that 3D TV technology isn't such a bad investment idea! See the upside, and always wear your parachute! -- Christopher Titus Shut Up & Jump!

See the upside, and always wear your parachute! -- Christopher Titus Shut Up & Jump!

Here ya go, now you get to see three hotties from Dropzone.com Thanks for the assist angel! We ladies gotta stick together.

i want one of you, first! See the upside, and always wear your parachute! -- Christopher Titus Shut Up & Jump!

she already has the moves down! ...and, she has a point. See the upside, and always wear your parachute! -- Christopher Titus Shut Up & Jump!

Missed ya at Fitz, bro. See the upside, and always wear your parachute! -- Christopher Titus Shut Up & Jump!

Reheated and bitter? Ground up and in the freezer. sweet & creamy. See the upside, and always wear your parachute! -- Christopher Titus Shut Up & Jump!

Umm... thanks? See the upside, and always wear your parachute! -- Christopher Titus Shut Up & Jump!

Chucky strikes again! Miss ya, Chuck! See the upside, and always wear your parachute! -- Christopher Titus Shut Up & Jump!

I saw a comparison some time ago. I don't remember the exact details of the first part, but the second part I remember quite well: how to turn on a woman: respect her listen to her cook her dinner caress her kiss her laugh with her compliment her cuddle with her bring her flowers (you get the gist) how to turn on a man: show up naked. bring beer. See the upside, and always wear your parachute! -- Christopher Titus Shut Up & Jump!

I'm learning a new language in a one-on-one format (just one teacher/one student). We've had a lot of laughs about plays on words between languages -- getting a phrase wrong is just the beginning. Think about the slang terms that have VERY different meanings between English spoken in America and that spoken in the UK... One day I was replying to her question about what kind of work I'd like to do after I retire from the military. I gave her the direct translation of "I'm open [to suggestions]." Apparently, in Turkish, that means I'm open for business! See the upside, and always wear your parachute! -- Christopher Titus Shut Up & Jump!

Both good dudes. Have fun! See the upside, and always wear your parachute! -- Christopher Titus Shut Up & Jump!

Back on topic... Per your original request for stupid shit people say: Random person: "You're so [insert complimentary adjectives here]. I don't understand how/why you're not married!" translation, "you SEEM like such a good catch. What's really wrong with you that no man wants you?" My reply: Umm -- so, why in your opinion, are all those characteristics/accomplishments not enough? Yeah, my life is SOOOO empty! [sarcasm] See the upside, and always wear your parachute! -- Christopher Titus Shut Up & Jump!

Need to be careful with that one, too. The ones who are "conducting interviews" are usually the same ones who will want to be "the one" who changes him/his mind! That might be taken as an invitation to the girl to start her quest to "win." I'm not saying it isn't a good idea, but just need to be cautious. Perhaps if you leave off the "yet," that reply would be much safer! See the upside, and always wear your parachute! -- Christopher Titus Shut Up & Jump!

Woo Hoo! Who are your instructors? I'm away right now, but Z-Hills is my home DZ. Love that place.