loch1957

Nothing wrong with a drug test per say. I meant the hoops they have to jump through to get a mediocre job at best. But that being said, I don't agree with drug test in any event, with the exception if the employee's decision can harm others. I don't do drugs, hell i barely drink liquor. I cant smoke a joint at home but I can get drunk and still be tipsy at work the next day, thats ok. How often do employers do a alcohol test? Uhm sorry I seem to have side tracked the thread. Avoiding danger is no safer in the long run than outright exposure. Life is either a daring adventure, or nothing.”

Its not just manufacturing jobs. I see kids (under 21 to me) work for $7.50 an hour but they have to take drug test and a harsh physical just to get the job. Its hard to see how anyone can live on that unless you live at home. The jobs are there but it has become a employer world, to many people looking so they get a lot better options. My manager started asking if they have a job, if not I'm guessing you aren't getting one because theres something wrong with you. Avoiding danger is no safer in the long run than outright exposure. Life is either a daring adventure, or nothing.”

I'm trying my best not to look it up. Avoiding danger is no safer in the long run than outright exposure. Life is either a daring adventure, or nothing.”

I had a wife like that, its not a French thing. She was raised where both parents argued a lot, it was normal to her. Avoiding danger is no safer in the long run than outright exposure. Life is either a daring adventure, or nothing.”

You got a lot of good advice, taking it or not is your choice. Just remember if you cant control your canopy your not just putting you at risk . I'm not that good yet, I personally wouldn't want to be anywhere near another jumper who isn't competent. We all jump because its fun and we love it, hopefully others wont kill us. Avoiding danger is no safer in the long run than outright exposure. Life is either a daring adventure, or nothing.”

Wouldn't toggles cause a spiral as well? Sorry I don't have enough jumps to have a clue. Avoiding danger is no safer in the long run than outright exposure. Life is either a daring adventure, or nothing.”

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UnJX2FiW-ik in this video during his jump, what the hell is he pulling on? He doesn't seem to use toggles, is it front risers and if so why? Avoiding danger is no safer in the long run than outright exposure. Life is either a daring adventure, or nothing.”

Congrats, I quit May the 18th 2011. How I pay for my jumping with the money I save. Avoiding danger is no safer in the long run than outright exposure. Life is either a daring adventure, or nothing.”

You might really want to do a tad of research. here I'll do it for you, of course the table is from 2009 so its a tad off from this year. Its clear that the vast majority of death by firearms were during crimes, as in murder, rape, robberies among others. These are not your friends from work or your buddies from the drop zone pr rednecks at a beer party doing the killing. They are criminals that have chosen a predatory life and will continue that, and a tax wont stop it. 1836 were killed by knives and 623 were killed by blunt objects. I suggest you turn in everything sharp as well as anything heavy enough to cause injury.The bad guys certainly will not. There were 858 killed in robberies, makes you wonder how many of those might be alive if they had had a weapon of defense. There are no new laws or taxes needed, just enforce the ones that exist. http://www.census.gov/compendia/statab/2012/tables/12s0310.pdf Avoiding danger is no safer in the long run than outright exposure. Life is either a daring adventure, or nothing.”

What happens in Venice beach stays there. Avoiding danger is no safer in the long run than outright exposure. Life is either a daring adventure, or nothing.”

Thats funny, Andy my instructor actually wrote "he smiled" in my log book on jump 5. Avoiding danger is no safer in the long run than outright exposure. Life is either a daring adventure, or nothing.”

3.5 seconds is a long time when your scared shitless. That was originally going to be my only jump. I had no intention of a second jump, not sure what happened to make me want to try it again. Avoiding danger is no safer in the long run than outright exposure. Life is either a daring adventure, or nothing.”

I noticed that our instructors ask students in debriefing how their jump went. Its amazing how little we remember. My first static line jump I remember nothing from the time I let go of the strut till I saw that canopy. I hate the color yellow buy that was once it was very appealing to see that yellow canopy open. How much do you remember from the first one? Avoiding danger is no safer in the long run than outright exposure. Life is either a daring adventure, or nothing.”

I was thinking the same thing, she still never seemed to grasp the concept. Besides everyone knows that deer shouldn't cross at school crossings. Dang deer antlers could put an eye out of one of school kids. Avoiding danger is no safer in the long run than outright exposure. Life is either a daring adventure, or nothing.”

Just to start your day off with a grin. http://www.brasschecktv.com/videos/in-humor-truth-1/please-move-the-deer-crossing-signs.html Avoiding danger is no safer in the long run than outright exposure. Life is either a daring adventure, or nothing.”

I just want to know how he spotted the dropzone? Avoiding danger is no safer in the long run than outright exposure. Life is either a daring adventure, or nothing.”

Damn skippy I'm jealous. Avoiding danger is no safer in the long run than outright exposure. Life is either a daring adventure, or nothing.”

I'm a lot less concerned over the presidents ability to alter any thing. Now the federal reserve is a whole different story. http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/09/13/us-usa-fed-idUSBRE88C04T20120913 "the Fed said it would only purchase mortgage-backed debt" that debt it the mortgage on your house among other debts. That might seem rather harmless until you think "where the hell are they going to get 40 billion a month? Oh thats right they will print it out of thin air! That is so going to help our economy. Avoiding danger is no safer in the long run than outright exposure. Life is either a daring adventure, or nothing.”

I for one do not want a python quite that bad. Avoiding danger is no safer in the long run than outright exposure. Life is either a daring adventure, or nothing.”

Odd when I got a divorce I was in heaven. Started jumping and taking flying lessons and now I can afford to actually do the above. I loved my divorce. Now I have to buy a rig and a plane and for once I can afford it. Avoiding danger is no safer in the long run than outright exposure. Life is either a daring adventure, or nothing.”

The hard part of milking a cow is getting up so damned early. Avoiding danger is no safer in the long run than outright exposure. Life is either a daring adventure, or nothing.”

The 100 to 150 pounders are tasty, they get a bit gamey when they get big. Avoiding danger is no safer in the long run than outright exposure. Life is either a daring adventure, or nothing.”

Damn don't you hate that? They tell you just relax and just sleep normally. Did they miss fact you have 300 wires all over you and someone is watching you on a camera all night too. Avoiding danger is no safer in the long run than outright exposure. Life is either a daring adventure, or nothing.”

Well if you run out and you need a bacon fix just visit Texas. SOME FAST FACTS AS OF 2006: TEXAS COUNTIES with Feral Hogs, 225 out of 254 counties. HOG POPULATION IN TEXAS; 2,000,000 (MILLION)+! NATURAL LIFE EXPECTANCY OF A FERAL SWINE IS 6 to 8 years. AVERAGE SIZE of feral swine is 100 to 150 pounds, but depending on the region can obtain sizes in excess of 600 lbs. REPRODUCTION OF FERAL SWINE: Once a sow reaches breeding age at 7 or 8 months of age they can be responsible for 1,000 plus feral swine in a 5 year period. The State of Texas had an estimated population of around 2 MILLION at last check. How many is it after 6 years? Avoiding danger is no safer in the long run than outright exposure. Life is either a daring adventure, or nothing.”

I rarely debate politics but come on rushmc, you really need to study economics a tad better. But if anyone thinks this is all Obama's fault you really need to go have a smoke and relax a bit. On the average it takes 3 to 5 years for a economic major change to filter down. It doesn't just stop when a new president walks in. Example since you and normiss are the only two posters I'll use you both as example. Normiss has a business and you take it over. How long will it take for all of his decisions to no longer play a role in this business? I know its simplified but consider it, it could take years if ever. Just look at a simple loan he took out or back taxes, or the fact he was sneaking money out for hookers and blow, and surprise you now are deeper in a hole. Now not every thing can be blamed on this delayed impact but economic decisions defiantly can be, at least in part. Now that being said I did not vote for Obama, in my humble opinion hes defiantly not our greatest president. (trying to be nice) Disclaimer: (I am in no way trying to say Bush ever used blow and/or hookers) Avoiding danger is no safer in the long run than outright exposure. Life is either a daring adventure, or nothing.”