Scratch 0 #26 August 13, 2002 QuoteAnd you know this????HOW? Research I asked Skreamer. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bbarnhouse 0 #27 August 13, 2002 Ok lets get this straight...... I live at a DZ, I live IN a trailer, I drive a POS...does this make me a "Low Place" person? I also own 2 houses in other states, 2 cars elsewhere, have a portfolio and a 401k Oh and let us not forget 8 years of higher edumacation...........so my last 2 statements are..........do not judge a book by its cover, and if you do.....then sc&%$ you and the horse you rode in on.*thinks one can change their name but not their spots Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rhino 0 #28 August 13, 2002 Don't start with me bucko.. I am Segador!! lol I don't know what Garth meant by it.. Why don't you ask him Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydiverbrian 0 #29 August 13, 2002 I have a home in FL and a trailer in IL. What does that make me? In a world full of people, only some want to fly... isn't that crazy! --Seal Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bbarnhouse 0 #30 August 13, 2002 Rhino......you will always be rhino......and I did ask Garth, his comment was......".My real friends are the ones that saw me when I was invisable." I am finished with you now.....you can go play......bwahhhhhh Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rhino 0 #31 August 13, 2002 Rhino is trotting happily through the woods marking territory on the way to the trailor park he owns... LOL Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
happythoughts 0 #32 August 13, 2002 I totally agree with diverdriver. Don't let your pursuit of the opposite sex mess up your skydiving. My packer is a world champion skydiver and I respect her ability tremendously. I hope to get some coaching from her one day! Some people do the "who-I-talk-to = who-I-want-to-date" method of meeting people. It really limits you. There are guys who only want to meet/talk to/hang with/hug pretty girls. There are girls who only want to hang with rich guys. Too bad. You miss some very cool people and don't meet some very good skydivers. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sangiro 26 #33 August 13, 2002 QuoteGrow up! Wow... who's nasty now?Safe swoops Sangiro Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pammi 0 #34 August 13, 2002 QuoteFor me, it's a funny twist of events. I am working hard now and making good money so one day, I can retire, buy a nice trailer and live on the dz, skydiving all day. That's Merrick and I. We want to be in a place when the kids are grown in about 10 years to be able to just live however we want..preferably in a RV we can travel from DZ to DZ in ..working as we go if necessary. We've already told the kids they'll have to 'find us' to visit us after they're in college One thing I've learned is things can change from day-to-day. One day I was out-of-work and the next I was not only hired but working. I was almost ready to sell my rig to help get us by until we found jobs just the night before!! One minute Merrick had the best job and I was working crap stuff, the next the IT market went to hell-in-a-handbasket and I have the good job. Who cares? It's life. Lots of stuff is going to happen between now and the end. I've had really good financial times, and really bad ... it's all cycles except for the very rich. What's important is that you're happy with who you are and who you're with :) Gawd, that's about as philosophical as I can stand to get this early in the morning! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skyvixen 0 #35 August 13, 2002 I don't think living in a trailer on a DZ makes u a "Low Place Person" I never said anything like that. I would love to have a RV and go from DZ to DZ. RELAX!!Let's put the FUN back in Funeral Life is a Freefall Enjoy!! MUFF #2760 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skyvixen 0 #36 August 13, 2002 It makes you PERFECT !!! I would love to have a home in FL, or even a trailer.Let's put the FUN back in Funeral Life is a Freefall Enjoy!! MUFF #2760 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sangiro 26 #37 August 13, 2002 Skyvixen, I see you only registered today.... Some of the folks around here have been on this forum for years. This is a pretty opinionated bunch, they understand each other's "characters" and the community has it's own brand of humor. I think you're reading a lot of people wrong and in the process they're probably missing your point as well. Telling people to "relax" and "grow up" when it's your first day posting to these forums is probably not the best way to go. Remember, fools rush in where angels fear to tread. It's great to have you around. You'll learn a lot and I hope we'll learn a lot from you. Peace. Safe swoops Sangiro Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skyvixen 0 #38 August 13, 2002 you don't get it. I have MANY male and female friends all over the world that I meet skydiving. I loe them allLet's put the FUN back in Funeral Life is a Freefall Enjoy!! MUFF #2760 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jumperpaula 0 #39 August 13, 2002 Quote.. that I have never meant any single male skydiver that didn't live in a trailer and live pack job to pack job... Quote Sometimes, when you find yourself in a hole, the first step to getting out is to quit digging. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites rhino 0 #40 August 13, 2002 Rhino passes cold Coronas with lime around to everyone and calls in the massage people. lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Deuce 1 #41 August 13, 2002 You poor thing, you're hosed. "Don't get me wrong" is an engraved invitation to get you wrong. The biggest drawback to DZ living that I can see is rain. You can't make $500 a day packing parachutes when it's raining. You're also going to have to pay $500 a month or so for your own health insurance. That's not any different than the life of a tradesman, though. I'd be concerned having my kids around the DZ all the time, because there's a lot of recreational drug use when Aip ops are done, and plenty of foul language when I'm not there scowling at my friends to substitute "frick" for "F*ck" when my twins are on site. Please remember this, if you're talking about marriage, the person you marry now is not the person you are going to be married to 20 years from now. They will have a different job, they will look different, their attitude will change, they may even change political parties! Honesty, hard work, the ability to sacrifice for the betterment of the family. If you find those things, you are set for life. Regardless of needing to explain "packing" as a job to condescending friends and relatives. JP P.S. My wife owns a trailer she won from Bob Barker on "The Price is Right" in the early 80's. I've got it all! "There's a pool. And a Pond. Pond would be good for you." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites scottbre 0 #42 August 13, 2002 QuoteYou're also going to have to pay $500 a month or so for your own health insurance. I sincerely doubt that. I am currently paying for my own health insurance (damn temp job) and it is just under $50 a month. "Your mother's full of stupidjuice!" My Art Project Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites jfields 0 #43 August 13, 2002 QuoteYou're also going to have to pay $500 a month or so for your own health insurance. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I sincerely doubt that. I am currently paying for my own health insurance (damn temp job) and it is just under $50 a month. Do you have a family? What kind of insurance? $500/month is not an out of line estimate for self-employed people that don't have access to group plans. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Pammi 0 #44 August 13, 2002 QuoteQuoteYou're also going to have to pay $500 a month or so for your own health insurance. I sincerely doubt that. I am currently paying for my own health insurance (damn temp job) and it is just under $50 a month. Wow, who's that with? It's $450/mo for the quotes we got, but of course, that's full family. No dental or vision even with that though! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Deuce 1 #45 August 13, 2002 QuoteI am currently paying for my own health insurance (damn temp job) and it is just under $50 a month. Yeah, but you're not being hunted by pissed-off packers. You gotta pay estra for that! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites scottbre 0 #46 August 13, 2002 QuoteDo you have a family? What kind of insurance? No I don't have a family. My insurance is a month to month insurance through Fortis insurance company. No eye or dental. It basically covers me if i get sick and have to see a doctor or need to go the hospital for something. It's not a group plan or an HMO. 47.88 a month. "Your mother's full of stupidjuice!" My Art Project Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites jfields 0 #47 August 13, 2002 Scott, It all depends on the coverage. I'd be curious to see what it covers. If you are happy with the policy, then it is right for you. My family gets insurance through my wife's employer. If we were to buy equivalent coverage ourselves, without the group rate and subsidy, it would cost over $500/month for the three of us. But it includes an amazing amount of care. For my wife's pregnancy; including sonograms, regular checkups, prescriptions, 6 days in the hospital, a c-section surgery, lots of good drugs, post-op care, and all the pediatric appointments since then, our total out of pocket expense has been under $100. Other issues that vary tremendously by policy include pre-authorization of care, range of providers, exceptions, care cost ceilings, etc. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites ScottishJohn 25 #48 August 13, 2002 A lucky Bar steward ---------------------------------------------------------------------- If you think my attitude stinks you should smell my fingers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites FliegendeWolf 0 #49 August 13, 2002 QuoteI am currently paying for my own health insurance (damn temp job) and it is just under $50 a month.Wow! I'm on my second to last day working a temp job for a not-for-profit health insurance company, and the cheapest unsubsidized plan we offer is $223.88 per month for a single person.A One that Isn't Cold is Scarcely a One at All Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites PLFXpert 0 #50 August 13, 2002 maybe his health insurance only covers him when he's healthy?. 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rhino 0 #40 August 13, 2002 Rhino passes cold Coronas with lime around to everyone and calls in the massage people. lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deuce 1 #41 August 13, 2002 You poor thing, you're hosed. "Don't get me wrong" is an engraved invitation to get you wrong. The biggest drawback to DZ living that I can see is rain. You can't make $500 a day packing parachutes when it's raining. You're also going to have to pay $500 a month or so for your own health insurance. That's not any different than the life of a tradesman, though. I'd be concerned having my kids around the DZ all the time, because there's a lot of recreational drug use when Aip ops are done, and plenty of foul language when I'm not there scowling at my friends to substitute "frick" for "F*ck" when my twins are on site. Please remember this, if you're talking about marriage, the person you marry now is not the person you are going to be married to 20 years from now. They will have a different job, they will look different, their attitude will change, they may even change political parties! Honesty, hard work, the ability to sacrifice for the betterment of the family. If you find those things, you are set for life. Regardless of needing to explain "packing" as a job to condescending friends and relatives. JP P.S. My wife owns a trailer she won from Bob Barker on "The Price is Right" in the early 80's. I've got it all! "There's a pool. And a Pond. Pond would be good for you." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scottbre 0 #42 August 13, 2002 QuoteYou're also going to have to pay $500 a month or so for your own health insurance. I sincerely doubt that. I am currently paying for my own health insurance (damn temp job) and it is just under $50 a month. "Your mother's full of stupidjuice!" My Art Project Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jfields 0 #43 August 13, 2002 QuoteYou're also going to have to pay $500 a month or so for your own health insurance. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I sincerely doubt that. I am currently paying for my own health insurance (damn temp job) and it is just under $50 a month. Do you have a family? What kind of insurance? $500/month is not an out of line estimate for self-employed people that don't have access to group plans. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pammi 0 #44 August 13, 2002 QuoteQuoteYou're also going to have to pay $500 a month or so for your own health insurance. I sincerely doubt that. I am currently paying for my own health insurance (damn temp job) and it is just under $50 a month. Wow, who's that with? It's $450/mo for the quotes we got, but of course, that's full family. No dental or vision even with that though! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deuce 1 #45 August 13, 2002 QuoteI am currently paying for my own health insurance (damn temp job) and it is just under $50 a month. Yeah, but you're not being hunted by pissed-off packers. You gotta pay estra for that! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scottbre 0 #46 August 13, 2002 QuoteDo you have a family? What kind of insurance? No I don't have a family. My insurance is a month to month insurance through Fortis insurance company. No eye or dental. It basically covers me if i get sick and have to see a doctor or need to go the hospital for something. It's not a group plan or an HMO. 47.88 a month. "Your mother's full of stupidjuice!" My Art Project Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jfields 0 #47 August 13, 2002 Scott, It all depends on the coverage. I'd be curious to see what it covers. If you are happy with the policy, then it is right for you. My family gets insurance through my wife's employer. If we were to buy equivalent coverage ourselves, without the group rate and subsidy, it would cost over $500/month for the three of us. But it includes an amazing amount of care. For my wife's pregnancy; including sonograms, regular checkups, prescriptions, 6 days in the hospital, a c-section surgery, lots of good drugs, post-op care, and all the pediatric appointments since then, our total out of pocket expense has been under $100. Other issues that vary tremendously by policy include pre-authorization of care, range of providers, exceptions, care cost ceilings, etc. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ScottishJohn 25 #48 August 13, 2002 A lucky Bar steward ---------------------------------------------------------------------- If you think my attitude stinks you should smell my fingers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FliegendeWolf 0 #49 August 13, 2002 QuoteI am currently paying for my own health insurance (damn temp job) and it is just under $50 a month.Wow! I'm on my second to last day working a temp job for a not-for-profit health insurance company, and the cheapest unsubsidized plan we offer is $223.88 per month for a single person.A One that Isn't Cold is Scarcely a One at All Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PLFXpert 0 #50 August 13, 2002 maybe his health insurance only covers him when he's healthy?. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
