bbarnhouse 0 #26 February 18, 2003 QuoteEveryone of those guys is in the Army and has been pulling their share of the load BEFORE they went to the GKs. I wasn't going to say a word...but it is true many have field service records spanning 19 years. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skeletor 0 #27 February 18, 2003 QuoteQuote Soldiers my ass, skydivers is more like it. rich. Dude, your talking out your ass. Everyone of those guys is in the Army and has been pulling their share of the load BEFORE they went to the GKs. They've got it good but they are still serving their country. Exactly, before they were in the GK's, but not now... Serving their country, yeah right... Look, it's ..... it's the Golden Knights, patrolling the skies..... I feel safer already. Rich. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
indyz 1 #28 February 18, 2003 QuoteExactly, before they were in the GK's, but not now... Serving their country, yeah right... Look, it's ..... it's the Golden Knights, patrolling the skies..... I feel safer already. Most (all?) of them are active duty soldiers and could be in combat next week if they were needed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kris 0 #29 February 18, 2003 QuoteExactly, before they were in the GK's, but not now... Serving their country, yeah right... Look, it's ..... it's the Golden Knights, patrolling the skies..... I feel safer already. Actually, The Golden Knights are one of the best recruiting tools the Army has. They are doing their part right now by encouraging others to join the military. If they were needed to be out in the middle of a battlefield tomorrow they would be there, no questions asked. Have you served in the military, Rich? KrisSky, Muff Bro, Rodriguez Bro, and Bastion of Purity and Innocence!™ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arlo 0 #30 February 18, 2003 Quote Exactly, before they were in the GK's, but not now... Serving their country, yeah right... Look, it's ..... it's the Golden Knights, patrolling the skies..... I feel safer already. Rich. Some folks work in a chow hall, some clean, some push paperwork. they are ALL serving our country. Who's to define "serving our country"? Don't think for a second that they wouldn't be shipped out somewhere to work on tanks or helicopters on any given day. Why must people feel the envious urge to knock them? Maybe it's because they are fucking outstanding skydivers in addition to outstanding military folks... Long live the GKs... arlo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mouth 0 #31 February 18, 2003 Well said Arlo, but you forgot one thing. They are HOTYou know it is human nature to try and belittle something that you are envious of in order to try and boost oneself up. Be proud of these guys and their accomplishments as they are all damn good soldiers and shit hot skydivers. -- Hot Mama At least you know where you stand even if it is in a pile of shit. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyhi 24 #32 February 18, 2003 Sunday at the Daytona 500 a GK team jumped in. They did a hop 'n pop with about eight people. I guess I'm jaded from having seen Ian, Shannon, and Rixter at Deland, but I thought it was kinda boring. Big Ass Chutes doing accuracy. I was really surprised at the others in attendence, though. I figured they would be pretty impressed, but instead the 'necks around me were all, "Hurry up so we can see Junior!" I understood booing Mariah Carey ("We want Faith Hill!"), but not appreciating the Knights? People, go figure.Shit happens. And it usually happens because of physics. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luv2Fall 0 #33 February 18, 2003 These soldiers, in a GK capacity, are tools in which the Army uses for recruiting purposes..........hell, even recruiters are soldiers who are detailed for a special purpose. GK's, keep up the good work and may your efforts continue to put potiential recruits in boots. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LouDiamond 1 #34 February 18, 2003 QuoteQuoteQuote Soldiers my ass, skydivers is more like it. rich. Dude, your talking out your ass. Everyone of those guys is in the Army and has been pulling their share of the load BEFORE they went to the GKs. They've got it good but they are still serving their country. Exactly, before they were in the GK's, but not now... Serving their country, yeah right... Look, it's ..... it's the Golden Knights, patrolling the skies..... I feel safer already. Rich. Do I detect a bit of jealousy or are you just a dick? Maybe it's both. Either way, with an attitude like that I forsee a hot fork in your future. If you don't feel safe why dont YOU go join tuff guy? Take your ass and that attitude over to the Wreck, you'll fit in fine."It's just skydiving..additional drama is not required" Some people dream about flying, I live my dream SKYMONKEY PUBLISHING Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luv2Fall 0 #35 February 18, 2003 Don't let it chap your ass too bad........it isn't worth it......it's hard I know.........I'm biting my lip harder than I have in a long time. I'm retired Army...... BTW, I see you are at Orange.....I hope to head up that way sometime either this spring or summer. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ladyskydiver 0 #36 February 18, 2003 Nice pics! Gotta love a man in uniform. Life is short! Break the rules! Forgive quickly! Kiss slowly! Love truly, Laugh uncontrollably. And never regret anything that made you smile. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diverdriver 5 #37 February 18, 2003 QuoteDo I detect a bit of jealousy or are you just a dick? Maybe it's both. Either way, with an attitude like that I forsee a hot fork in your future. If you don't feel safe why dont YOU go join tuff guy? Lou, easy, the hot fork might be in your future too. DZ.com rules: The rules are: 1) No personal attacks. None. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bbarnhouse 0 #38 February 18, 2003 Thank you arlo. I couldn't agree more. Cheers everyone! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
happythoughts 0 #39 February 18, 2003 QuoteWell, since they're all soldiers first, shouldn't they be somewhere overseas about to fight a war or something ? Soldiers my ass, skydivers is more like it. Actually, not only are they soldiers, but they are EXEMPLARY soldiers. I have spoken to them about what is necessary to just try out for the GKs. A perfect disciplinary record for starters. Next, a completely positive attitude towards hard work and team effort. (Anyone who has creeped 8 or 9 4-way jumps a day knows what I mean.) They travel over 200 days a year. Sometimes more than one demo site per day. Most have 8 years in. The team captain had over 12 years. Getting on the GKs is not just showing up one day and saying that you can skydive. Those guys have earned it. Why not go up and introduce yourself one day? Talk to them. You know they can skydive already, but you will respect them as soldiers also. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BikerBabe 0 #40 February 18, 2003 GK's rock! Actually, it's kinda funny...our coach, Stephan Lipp, was asked to fill in with the 8-way team for a month since one of them got hurt. He was jumping with them on Saturday (just training, not the meet). Seriously, what an honor! We're so proud. It was like "one of these kids is not like the others, one of these kids just isn't the same..." If you've met Stephan, you know what I mean! Never meddle in the affairs of dragons, for you are crunchy and taste good with ketchup! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pammi 0 #41 February 18, 2003 Very nice pics! Gotta love the eye candy from out here :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bbarnhouse 0 #42 February 18, 2003 QuoteVery nice pics! Gotta love the eye candy from out here yeah pammi you lucky girl! Too bad they are all so geographically unsuitable from my perspective! Bwahhhhh Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zenister 0 #43 February 18, 2003 [replyToo bad they are all so geographically unsuitable from my perspective! Bwahhhhh ok one is confused now..and here i thought i was moving away to become 'geographically suitable'..____________________________________ Those who fail to learn from the past are simply Doomed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dex 0 #44 February 18, 2003 Quote Dang! Um..Betsy...share now. It's not nice to hoard the hotties for yourself.. Kate waves..Hey handsome! Ya should stick with the local new england guys.... they can handle the cold as well as the hot.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bbarnhouse 0 #45 February 19, 2003 Quoteok one is confused now..and here i thought i was moving away to become 'geographically suitable'.. Well hon you are only 1,423 miles away....that's not geographically unsuitable! bwahhhhhh Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
