Jessica 0 #1 July 5, 2002 The posting volume tonight is inadaquate. I'm having a shit day at work. I am insufficiently entertained! I am purchasing a new canopy and must choose its colors. I haven't slept in two days. My stomach is in knots. My brain is numb. I have never been this tense about anything in my life. WHAT IF I GET SOMETHING AND THEN I HAAAAAAAAATE IT! Phree, please note commitment issues. This is why I decided not to get a new freefly suit. Too many measurements, too many options, too many colors. I can't deal. My job is very dumb tonight. The copydesk mind-fuck: It's an ugly thing. Me: Bob, there's an error on page 1A. Bob quickly fixes error, then reprints the page, hoping I won't notice. Bob: There's no error, you moron, see? Me: Sorry Bob, I'll lay off the crack. *whispering*Right after I beat you into a grease spot. I rented a couple of movies the other night. "Almost Famous" and "Pecker." I got home, put the movies on the couch, and went to check my e-mail really quick. Four hours later my ass was still glued to the chair in front of the computer. I have a friend who, if he sees me online, forwards me a link to netaddiction.com or something like that. Sometimes I worry that my life sucks because of skydiving, and not in spite of it. I can make myself miserable, wishing I were jumping, brooding because I don't jump enough, getting frustrated because of some obstacle to jumping. Hmm. Must ruminate on this further. I had a friend in town last week, and he brought Coors Light. Now I have a fridge full of Coors Light. I fucking hate Coors Light. But I've been drinking Coors Light. You know what I'm sick of? Getting treated like a moron in this sport. It's a small percentage of my fellow jumpers, but it's there, it's entirely made up of guys, and it's annoying as fuck. Look guys, the fact that I am female does not preclude my researching my gear choices and jumping habits. I've been at this for a little while. I do my homework. I am not stupid. I do not refer to canopy and safety naziism, which I fully support. I'm talking about the: "You're getting a what brand of popular semi-elliptical canopy? That's stupid." Or the: "You're buying from what major gear dealer? That's stupid." Or even, "How much did you pay for that? That was stupid." Fuck off, please. Whoo, I've been in a baaaaaaaaaaaad mood lately. Maybe I need a Coors Light.Skydiving is for cool people only Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 20 #2 July 5, 2002 >Phree, please note commitment issues. *Noting and approving of your commitment issues and filing them next to mine* On the canopy.... Go white, or blue, or purple or yellow or any color! They are just colors and as we talked about... the way I determine my canopy colors is see who is selling used gear that is the type I want and take their colors. And drink the Coors light.... you know why? Its the best type of beer.... Free Beer Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SudsyFist 0 #3 July 5, 2002 OMG, Jessica, I swear I only delight in your torments when you phrase them so bloody well... I'd love to make up for the weak-ass post volume tonight; however, my fingers are phreaking numb from open-air-jeep-driving for the last two hours. Southern Cali-where? WTF is up with this 58F crap??? But, I figure this will help make your night... Quote The posting volume tonight is inadaquate. I'm having a shit day at work. Me: Jessica, there's an error in sentence 1. *running for cover* Steve Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jessica 0 #4 July 5, 2002 QuoteMe: Jessica, there's an error in sentence 1. *beating SudsyFist into grease spot*Skydiving is for cool people only Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 4 #5 July 5, 2002 QuoteYou know what I'm sick of? Getting treated like a moron in this sport. It's a small percentage of my fellow jumpers, but it's there, it's entirely made up of guys, and it's annoying as fuck. Look guys, the fact that I am female does not preclude my researching my gear choices and jumping habits. I've been at this for a little while. I do my homework. I am not stupid. I do not refer to canopy and safety naziism, which I fully support. I'm talking about the: "You're getting a what brand of popular semi-elliptical canopy? That's stupid." Or the: "You're buying from what major gear dealer? That's stupid." Or even, "How much did you pay for that? That was stupid." Fuck off, please. Are you sick of it because you think they talk down to newbies or because you think they talk down to females? I know of nobody that would say anything about gear selection or skydiving abilities to; Jan Meyer, Kate Cooper, Blue McGowan, Eliana Rodriguez, Tonya Craig, Purusha, Tamara Koyn, Cheryl Stearns . . . I guess my point is that skydivers give everyone varying amounts of shit until they reach a certain level of credibility. I don't think it's a women's rights issue, but then again, I'm on the other side.quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jessica 0 #6 July 5, 2002 QuoteAre you sick of it because you think they talk down to newbies or because you think they talk down to females? I'm sick of it because they talk down to me. I should have left gender references out of it. Although I'm not going to deny that I suspect that has a little something to do with it.Skydiving is for cool people only Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SudsyFist 0 #7 July 5, 2002 Quote*beating SudsyFist into grease spot* *taking beating with deranged pleasure* Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quatorze 1 #8 July 5, 2002 The problem is that you are dealing with the wrong person. I ahave only been in the sprot for two years and have to admit that some of the badest assed skydivers that I have met are chicks. The insturctor that graduated me so long ago, a female is still one of my most powerful mentors. Lowtimers will be lowtimers and some of the older cadre will never change, but if you deal with skydivers and not skygods, you will probably be pleased with the amount of knowledge shared without the condesending tone. BTW I agree, your colors are your colors, as a dude that jumps a white, pink, and lime green saber, as long as it opens it could be puke brown and I am a happy camper, I'm not afriad of dying, I'm afraid of never really living- Erin Engle Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snowbird 0 #9 July 5, 2002 QuoteI can make myself miserable, wishing I were jumping, brooding because I don't jump enough, getting frustrated because of some obstacle to jumping. Hmm. Must ruminate on this further. Damn good thing the jumping is so good, cause the brooding part sucks! Women and cats will do as they please, and men and dogs should relax and get used to the idea. -Robert A. Heinlein Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FallingMarc 0 #10 July 5, 2002 Jess muses tonight "I'm in a bad mood," says she Methinks she needs beer M P.S. Feliz Cinco de Julio! P.P.S. Could be worse... could have worked all night, then get ditched by the people you were planning to hang out with and therefore have nothing to do to celebrate the 4th but sit at your parents' house and dick around online... P.P.P.S. I dunno what that smiley is supposed to be, I just used it because I think it looks funny. P.P.P.P.S. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snowbird 0 #11 July 5, 2002 The haiku begins Idyll fingers, sharp wit To occupy time Women and cats will do as they please, and men and dogs should relax and get used to the idea. -Robert A. Heinlein Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quatorze 1 #12 July 5, 2002 QuoteQuoteI can make myself miserable, wishing I were jumping, brooding because I don't jump enough, getting frustrated because of some obstacle to jumping. Hmm. Must ruminate on this further. Damn good thing the jumping is so good, cause the brooding part sucks! I have to full agree, the people on my crew don't even have to ask how long it has been sicne I ahave jumped, the grumpier I get the longer it has been. I sometimes think that diving is the only thing that keeps me remotely balanced. ...I live for that first step... I'm not afriad of dying, I'm afraid of never really living- Erin Engle Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jessica 0 #13 July 5, 2002 My mood is too bad For haiku to remedy. No wait, I was wrong! Skydiving is for cool people only Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snowbird 0 #14 July 5, 2002 Late at night at work Or sleeping in a bed Dream of skydiving! Women and cats will do as they please, and men and dogs should relax and get used to the idea. -Robert A. Heinlein Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grue 1 #15 July 5, 2002 Aw, Jesus H Christ I haven't even jumped yet and still, I'm obsessed. ethereal ones flirt in the skies like eagles soaring high above stuck upon the earth I look to the clear blue skies jump from them, I shall. edit: signature tried to merge with the haiku :Dcavete terrae. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snowbird 0 #16 July 5, 2002 Obsession begins Dreams turn to reality Let go, be reborn. Flying in the wind The sky sings a melody You have heard the song. Nylon stars float down Gently received, smiles echoed By friendly faces. ** Enough haiku must go to sleep! Women and cats will do as they please, and men and dogs should relax and get used to the idea. -Robert A. Heinlein Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grue 1 #17 July 5, 2002 Whoa....you're good :D In bed with a book Mac's mail client makes "that sound" reply to my post. velvet skies hold stars I hope to drift through twilight a night jump calls me drone of the engine I hear a plane overhead does it hold jumpers? sky coloured by silk the man I want to be floats at peace in the skies a strange thought occurs family scared of the extreme will I be disowned? cavete terrae. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildblue 7 #18 July 5, 2002 Jess bitches a lot does anyone really care? shut your hole, womanit's like incest - you're substituting convenience for quality Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bbarnhouse 0 #19 July 5, 2002 You forgot Yoko and Dale Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PLFKING 4 #20 July 5, 2002 QuoteJess bitches a lot does anyone really care? shut your hole, woman I used to care (bunches!). But her excessive bitching Killed my empathy. WB and Don joined, By their disgust for Jessie.... Brothers to the core. If I had a buck for every whiny Jess-post.... I'd be millionaire. Love you, Jess.... Don Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jessica 0 #21 July 5, 2002 They are lost, alone Who are they? Don, WildBlue. Watching for my posts. Shut up, you pathetic losers. You'd cry real tears if I stopped posting. You'd curl up (alone, obviously) in bed and watch Sesame Street and weep into your unwashed blankets if I weren't around.Skydiving is for cool people only Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scottbre 0 #22 July 5, 2002 Quoteand weep into your unwashed blankets if I weren't around. Cause noone washes blanket's like Jessica does! "Your mother's full of stupidjuice!" My Art Project Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PLFKING 4 #23 July 5, 2002 QuoteThey are lost, alone Who are they? Don, WildBlue. Watching for my posts. Imbecilic Jess ! "Who are they ? Don, Wildblue" is just six syllables. Don Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jessica 0 #24 July 5, 2002 Haiku is not static, you immobile stick in the mud. Now go straight to hell where you can be with others like you.Skydiving is for cool people only Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #25 July 5, 2002 QuoteNow go straight to hell where you can be with others like you. Ooohhhhhh.......It's the deliciously vicious side we have all come to know and love!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
