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Well the vette can be a gas hog. I drive it conservativly. Until some hot shot tempts me enough. Luck is Preparation meeting Opportunity

I've got a 2002 Santa Fe with 100,000 miles on it. Very Happy with it, except it only averages 21 mpg. My ex has the Sonata, I guess about 40,000 miles, it's a 2003. They've both been good cars. But if I had only the Santa Fe, I would not be happy, but my corvette is a great alternate, and gets better mileage than the Santa Fe. Luck is Preparation meeting Opportunity

Because of her visa, she has to go back every couple of months. I just got an email from her last week. She has to stay in Italy (I think) for a month. As soon as she can, she'll be back at Eloy. Luck is Preparation meeting Opportunity

Hey Buck, she's a good friend of mine. Right now, she's back in Italy, her home. She's my coach at SDAZ. Jeffro Provenzano is her S.O. When I see you at AtmosphAir, I'll show you lots of pics of her. Small world ain't it? Luck is Preparation meeting Opportunity

I used the term ‘deception’ because every student I’ve talked to who have gone thru S/L progression in the past 5 years, felt like they were deceived. S/L progression needs to be explained and understood completely by the future student. Were all the ones I talked to actually deceived? Who knows? But making a blanket statement of “We'll get you to 25 jumps for $735. That includes EVERYTHING (gear, instruction, some video, packing lessons...everything you will need to get to class A” is misleading. (Wildfan 75, I am absolutely not saying you deliberately mislead him, in fact I think you are a very sharp person). I think it’s great if the cost is that low, after all, the cost is a major obstacle for most who want to get into our passion. But the potential student who perceives he/she is going to be a “certified” skydiver at that cost is usually in for a let down unless they know all the tangibles. For folks here who accomplished this, I salute you. But this is not the norm. Luck is Preparation meeting Opportunity

Even if you are a prodigy, you will not get your A for anywhere near $735. Thats the bottom line. Can you say deception? Luck is Preparation meeting Opportunity

The list is NOT complete yet. According to P & G, their website will list all affected products later today. News reports specifically name Iams & Eucanuba also, and they are not on the list yet. Luck is Preparation meeting Opportunity

Ha! No shit! I do transportation consulting now, and a day does not go by where I momentarily wish I was just worrying about stupid 4 wheelers instead of customers. But for what responsibilities a driver has, it's not worth it any more IMO. Luck is Preparation meeting Opportunity

Wow! Glad to see other ex-truckers out here. I too started driving big trucks in 1971. bought my 1st in 1976, retired from driving in 1989. I learned in Chicago with dry vans and refers. things have changed a lot, but there are still lots of morons on the roads even with the CDL. But one thing that hasn't changed, just like aircraft, pilot/driver in command makes the decision. The bottom line is if you hit a viaduct, it's your fault. Luck is Preparation meeting Opportunity

Boy I feel old..... 48 YO, the ex got me a gift certificate for FJC. I also wish I had started ealier. Luck is Preparation meeting Opportunity

Agreed, It's surprising that DZ's will do it. Luck is Preparation meeting Opportunity

Your best bet is to call DZ's. Some do not allow anyone under 18, but some do. It's policy set by individual DZ's Luck is Preparation meeting Opportunity

I agree with AFFI's thoughts. But as mentioned previously, your JM's really messed up. On level 2 they should not have let that situation happen. If you had not been stable, you could have increased your fall rate more & if they needed to pull for you, well, you did good! Luck is Preparation meeting Opportunity

So true Luck is Preparation meeting Opportunity

First, I am not trying to be harsh or offensive. Sky Gods are hurting our sport. Students have been driven away by the Sky God mentality. I enjoy jumping with low timers lacking in FF skill, in fact the majority of my jumps have been with low timers. Anticipation is a skill all to it's self. My skills have been greatly improved by jumping with people trying something new. I know how to keep my eyes on people and get out of the way, or grab them to stabilize. You do learn from these experiences. And yes, I read your post completely, hopefully this is rare, and in time you will re-think. Luck is Preparation meeting Opportunity