vid666 0 #26 April 27, 2005 I have been selling various computer related items on eBay and wholesale since I was 19, I am 25 now... Self-employed. My business partner is a skydiver too, though has no desire to BASE. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sum1sneaky 0 #27 April 27, 2005 I'm not sure it matters what we do to get our money...Tell your dad that by making judgments about people based on their career or occupation is probably going to be misleading more often than not! He'll end up judging me to be XXXX, when he's never even met me, it's just too narrow minded - there are all kinds of people in all kinds of careers! Regardless of our jobs, what most BASE jumpers really DO is: LIVE our lives to the greatest extent, the best we can! Actively work to pursue and overcome our greatest fears! Ignore people who tell us, "You can't do ________"! Appreciate the natural beauty of the earth! Support CHANGE instead of hiding from it. Trust in the power of BELIEF Know that just as much as everything matters, to the same extent NO-THING matters! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Faber 0 #28 April 27, 2005 im a metal factory worker(Quickdraw could you explain if needed,cheers mate) Im not getting payed well thats why im a BASEjumper,also i use all my energy at work,thats why i usaly dont climb anything higher than 500ft... K-monster if you let your dad meet me this summer im sure he will see were just as "normal" as the rest of the crowd out there..oh that is if you dare Looking forward,only 3 months from now he he Stay safe Stefan Faber Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BASE813 0 #29 April 27, 2005 I am actually in one of the most mundane and boring professions - I am an accountant. Sadly (or gladly), I dont meet that many other accountants that share my passion for certain things........... well, except a certain Italian fellow that has grown from spawn............... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
460 0 #30 April 27, 2005 atomic physicist. yes, really!Looks like a death sandwich without the bread - Steve Deadman Morrell, BASE 174 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mikki_ZH 0 #31 April 27, 2005 QuoteI own my own medium sized HVAC business. We do repairs, replacements, and new installations of heatung and cooling systems. I'm also a HVAC Engineer and I work for a big swiss company in Mexico. The company I work in is for sale since this week, so I ask you if you need a HVAC Engineer... :-)Michi (#1068) hsbc/gba/sba www.swissbaseassociation.ch www.michibase.ch Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
georgyporgy 0 #32 April 27, 2005 industrial designer; currently finishing my mech engineering degree one career wasn't enough to keep me from getting bored while engineering will pay the jumping trips the ground IS the limit Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tommyh 0 #33 April 27, 2005 I work at a climbing gym. It's totally, inexcusably lame. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brits17 0 #34 April 27, 2005 QuoteBTW, I may be back in TX in june, guys... Sweet, we'll be here... and possibly with some new (to you) objects _______________________ aerialkinetics.com Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flydive 0 #35 April 28, 2005 Add F-14 and F/A-18 pilot to the list... sucks having to keep it on the way-down-low all the time! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flydive 0 #36 April 28, 2005 Damn, you pretty much described my outlook on life perfectly... nicely done! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Tyrion 0 #37 April 28, 2005 Graphic Designer/Web Developer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites SBCmac 0 #38 April 28, 2005 Hi Katie ... I voted Engineer (database engineer), so I guess I fit into two categories, Engineer/High-tech type stuff. But as far as life goes, I have definitely been around the block. So I definitely feel your father is way off on what type of people BASE jump. Not to mention, every time you stand next to Chad at an exit point, you are standing next to the type of people who represent BASE. Do me a favor… To help explain your point of view to your father, simply print out the page that you’ll find at the below website: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bronze_Star Don’t tell him why he’s reading it… Then once he’s done reading the Bronze Star definition/history, tell him that this is the kind of person that you BASE jump with... Tell him that you have the honor to jump with this person often. Your father knows that Chad is a Bronze Star recipient, so he’ll quickly connect the dots whether he wants to or not. Chad, and you, are awesome examples of what kind wonderful people we share exit points with. With that said, it would be awesome if your father eventually gets your point of view. But just remember, it is not your or our mission/responsibility to ensure that people understand why and how we live life the way we do. That’s an impossible mission … Michael P.S. I hope you and Chad are doing well... I miss you SUCKERS ... BATMAN - (A.K.A. SBCmac ...) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites 321Cya 0 #39 April 28, 2005 I work here...(see picture) I do abseiling and inspection here and I can tell you that it's very frustrating looking at this beautiful flare stack every day. Fortunately that's only 2 weeks a month, which gives me 2 free weeks left to play... J. www.vandrunen.ch Share this post Link to post Share on other sites JaapSuter 0 #40 April 28, 2005 I'm a geek. I make 'm, but I never play 'm. I rather play outside. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Colm 1 #41 April 28, 2005 QuoteAdd F-14 and F/A-18 pilot to the list... sucks having to keep it on the way-down-low all the time! Mm tell me about it cargo over here Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Cleatus 0 #42 April 28, 2005 I'm the Captain of a ocean going tug working down here in the Caribbean Sea. I don't know too much about these here computers or politics. However, when it comes to top-shelf liquor, BBQ's, and the worlds oldest profession, I consider myself an authority! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Helmut 0 #43 April 28, 2005 German PORN actor. Not gay "but willing to learn". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites ZegeunerLeben 0 #44 April 28, 2005 Quote German PORN actor. >>Oh, you mean like "Das Booty" ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites TomAiello 26 #45 April 28, 2005 For the last three years, my tax returns have listed my occupation as "BASE jumper." I'm considering a career change to "industrial gravity tester" as per Jay's suggestion.-- Tom Aiello Tom@SnakeRiverBASE.com SnakeRiverBASE.com Share this post Link to post Share on other sites SkyDaemon 0 #46 April 28, 2005 QuoteNot gay "but willing to learn". eh? -=Raistlinfind / -name jumpers -print; cat jumpers $USER > manifest; cd /dev/airplane; more altitude; make jump; cd /pub; more beer; Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Helmut 0 #47 April 28, 2005 "are you gay? No but willing to learn" line from Chevy Chase when joining the Army in the movie Stripes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites jonege 0 #48 April 28, 2005 Bill Murray, not Chevy Chase. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites SkyDaemon 0 #49 April 28, 2005 Ahhh got it. -=Raistlinfind / -name jumpers -print; cat jumpers $USER > manifest; cd /dev/airplane; more altitude; make jump; cd /pub; more beer; Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Helmut 0 #50 April 29, 2005 Damn what a dumb ass your right. That was one of my favorite lines in the movie! Big Fletch fan too just got a bit confused! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 Next Page 2 of 2 0
Tyrion 0 #37 April 28, 2005 Graphic Designer/Web Developer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SBCmac 0 #38 April 28, 2005 Hi Katie ... I voted Engineer (database engineer), so I guess I fit into two categories, Engineer/High-tech type stuff. But as far as life goes, I have definitely been around the block. So I definitely feel your father is way off on what type of people BASE jump. Not to mention, every time you stand next to Chad at an exit point, you are standing next to the type of people who represent BASE. Do me a favor… To help explain your point of view to your father, simply print out the page that you’ll find at the below website: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bronze_Star Don’t tell him why he’s reading it… Then once he’s done reading the Bronze Star definition/history, tell him that this is the kind of person that you BASE jump with... Tell him that you have the honor to jump with this person often. Your father knows that Chad is a Bronze Star recipient, so he’ll quickly connect the dots whether he wants to or not. Chad, and you, are awesome examples of what kind wonderful people we share exit points with. With that said, it would be awesome if your father eventually gets your point of view. But just remember, it is not your or our mission/responsibility to ensure that people understand why and how we live life the way we do. That’s an impossible mission … Michael P.S. I hope you and Chad are doing well... I miss you SUCKERS ... BATMAN - (A.K.A. SBCmac ...) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
321Cya 0 #39 April 28, 2005 I work here...(see picture) I do abseiling and inspection here and I can tell you that it's very frustrating looking at this beautiful flare stack every day. Fortunately that's only 2 weeks a month, which gives me 2 free weeks left to play... J. www.vandrunen.ch Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JaapSuter 0 #40 April 28, 2005 I'm a geek. I make 'm, but I never play 'm. I rather play outside. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Colm 1 #41 April 28, 2005 QuoteAdd F-14 and F/A-18 pilot to the list... sucks having to keep it on the way-down-low all the time! Mm tell me about it cargo over here Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cleatus 0 #42 April 28, 2005 I'm the Captain of a ocean going tug working down here in the Caribbean Sea. I don't know too much about these here computers or politics. However, when it comes to top-shelf liquor, BBQ's, and the worlds oldest profession, I consider myself an authority! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Helmut 0 #43 April 28, 2005 German PORN actor. Not gay "but willing to learn". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZegeunerLeben 0 #44 April 28, 2005 Quote German PORN actor. >>Oh, you mean like "Das Booty" ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TomAiello 26 #45 April 28, 2005 For the last three years, my tax returns have listed my occupation as "BASE jumper." I'm considering a career change to "industrial gravity tester" as per Jay's suggestion.-- Tom Aiello Tom@SnakeRiverBASE.com SnakeRiverBASE.com Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkyDaemon 0 #46 April 28, 2005 QuoteNot gay "but willing to learn". eh? -=Raistlinfind / -name jumpers -print; cat jumpers $USER > manifest; cd /dev/airplane; more altitude; make jump; cd /pub; more beer; Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Helmut 0 #47 April 28, 2005 "are you gay? No but willing to learn" line from Chevy Chase when joining the Army in the movie Stripes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jonege 0 #48 April 28, 2005 Bill Murray, not Chevy Chase. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkyDaemon 0 #49 April 28, 2005 Ahhh got it. -=Raistlinfind / -name jumpers -print; cat jumpers $USER > manifest; cd /dev/airplane; more altitude; make jump; cd /pub; more beer; Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Helmut 0 #50 April 29, 2005 Damn what a dumb ass your right. That was one of my favorite lines in the movie! Big Fletch fan too just got a bit confused! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
