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  1. haha! Yeah...saw them too of course. We'll all be at the Austin show tonight..
  2. but it totally rocks to be me...oh..or Jenn... or Ted...yeah. The rest of you..drooooool on ROCK STARZ! YAY!!!! And what better way to enjoy a drop kick murphys show than ON STAGE WITH THEM! AND...we getta see them again tonight!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  3. Understood. So now I will crawl back into my corner and go with another previous post: YES.
  4. I agree, Abbie. And to avoid any confusion, let me say that I wasn't asking "will you tell me if conditions are appropriate for my level?". I read the word "invitational" in an earlier post. I could show up at the GoFast games with 20 base jumps and say "Oh yeah, I'll be fine..." but that's also why they have a 100 jump minimum. With you guys organizing it, I didn't know if you were going to put a minimum experience rule into affect for the competition. classic. *Edited to add: I do understand that RG is a lot more technical than TF, and also requires an invitation, but I was just using it as an example.
  5. Uh...yeah. But that would be the point of the trip for me...not to "compete" but to help raise money...if it takes me hiking out a couple times and that's all I can do..oh well..at least I helped a good cause. Not sure, I already attended mine locally Is it really about the competition anyway? Why does everyone feel that if they compete they must win or have a shot at it? Sheesh, men.
  6. A friend of mine sent me an e-mail with all the information and gave me permission to post for her. I will unfortuantely not be able to attend. It starts at noon, but the bar doesn't close until 2am. It gives a very large time frame for those who are jumping during the day, etc to make an appearance. If it wasn't for me being out of town this weekend, I'd be there in a heart beat. I just wanted to get the word out because I knew not many people had been informed about it.
  7. I have a question. I'm not sure how many jumps I'll have come time but is there going to be a jump # requirement to be able to participate? Even if I am not allowed to, I would still be willing to raise $ per jump for any of the Houston crew that attends. Crap, if nothing else I'm sure Brit could use someone to fan her down in between jumps.
  8. Not that I am aware of. If needed I could give you my paypal e-mail addy and then pass the money along to Rico and his wife. Just let me know and I'll send it to ya.
  9. I know it's last minute notice, but I was just given this information. Hope some of you can make it out! HEY SKYDIVERS!! It's time to raise money for Rico!! Saturday March 11th 12PM - 2AM Brittmoore Ice House 1535 Brittmoore There will be music, door prizes, a silent auction, great food, a 50/50 drawing, and happy birthdays! So buy some raffle tickets, get in on that silent auction and fill up on some great food.
  10. No one is as tough as you though, Alex
  11. I can't wait to add a Steerman Biplane to my log book! Sounds awesome!
  12. Frontal Lobe - associated with reasoning, planning, parts of speech, movement, emotions, and problem solving. Temporal Lobe - associated with perception and recognition of auditory stimuli, memory, and speech. Occipital Lobe- associated with visual processing. Matt, his friends, and family are all still in my thoughts and prayers.
  13. http://www.blueoctoberfan.com/foiled/audio.php Click Launch Audio Player.
  14. Agcskyharley (Waldo) bdbrown Becca BellyFlyer1985 BigM BillyVance (maybe) blueskyserenity Bolas? Bomb Squad Boomer & Chris Casie ccowden Chaoskitty CieloDiosa Chizazz (If I get a ride from somebody in Ohio) CrazyRick crutch & Tammie CSpenceFly and Mrs. RoamingDZ (aka, Julie) Darkwing Dave Waters David King dbattman and a shovel Dokeman FlyDoc Fmmobley freefalle freelyflyn71 Gemini Gia Girlfalldown Goofyjumper hisgoofyness HellaMannn Hushpuppy Icon134 Jeffskydiver & Connie jelloJ Jerry Fields? Jessie07 JGarcia jumpingbean001 Jumpchikk jumpergirl katiebear21 Keith Kramer Larry Thomas Lauraliscious Leapdog Lisamarie Lister55 LoudDan marks McDuck & BoomBoom mcneill79 Melstarr Micduran Micro(with a frickin brewery) midnightrider Missg8tordivr monkycndo MOUTH Namgrunt Nanner Nate_1979 ncfitge oozzee Pendejo & 1snowangel philly51 Pincheck Popsjumper Psycho Bob & Patty Pyke RastaRicanAir Red Rocket ReLLik revillusion Rick RkyMtnHigh Rookie120 Sabre2190 Salsa John Scotty Carbone selbbub78 skinnyshrek Skychick312 Skymama? skymonkeyONE Stl135 Superman32 Tami Carbone teamjenn1 The_Don & Jeannier tmaricle55 UpNDown whodamiss Wildcard451 Wingnut wonderhog woodpecker vdschoor Volo XenaSwampJumper Yardhippie & Hottieliscious Kelel01 Uncle Grandpapa (Somebody stop me) Dangit people, I removed my name for a reason!
  15. Amanduh

    Texas...

    Great meeting the both of you and we'll pray for better weather next time! Let us know when you're ready to head back out this way. Take care, and here's a few shots for the road. Amanda
  16. Amanduh

    Team Bautasten

    That trailer almost had me spewing my red bull all over the computer screen ...good stuff guys, can't wait to see the entire DVD!
  17. Agcskyharley (Waldo) bdbrown Becca BellyFlyer1985 BigM BillyVance (maybe) blueskyserenity Bolas? Bomb Squad Boomer & Chris Casie ccowden Chaoskitty CieloDiosa Chizazz (If I get a ride from somebody in Ohio) CrazyRick crutch & Tammie CSpenceFly and Mrs. RoamingDZ (aka, Julie) Darkwing Dave Waters David King dbattman and a shovel Dokeman FlyDoc Fmmobley freefalle freelyflyn71 Gemini Gia Girlfalldown Goofyjumper hisgoofyness HellaMannn Hushpuppy Icon134 Jeffskydiver & Connie jelloJ Jerry Fields? Jessie07 JGarcia jumpingbean001 Jumpchikk jumpergirl katiebear21 Keith Kramer Larry Thomas Lauraliscious Lisamarie Lister55 LoudDan marks McDuck & BoomBoom mcneill79 Melstarr Micduran Micro(with a frickin brewery) midnightrider Missg8tordivr monkycndo MOUTH Namgrunt Nanner Nate_1979 ncfitge oozzee Pendejo & 1snowangel philly51 Pincheck Popsjumper Psycho Bob & Patty Pyke RastaRicanAir Red Rocket ReLLik revillusion Rick Rookie120 Sabre2190 Salsa John Scotty Carbone selbbub78 skinnyshrek Skychick312 Skymama? skymonkeyONE Stl135 Superman32 Tami Carbone teamjenn1 The_Don & Jeannier tmaricle55 UpNDown whodamiss Wildcard451 Wingnut wonderhog woodpecker vdschoor Volo XenaSwampJumper Yardhippie & Hottieliscious Kelel01
  18. I would think he meant tracking skills...ya need to get the hell away from that big rock! *but..then again..I definately could be wrong as to what he meant.
  19. Walt, get your mind out of the gutter.
  20. damn this is not a good day. Screaming obscenities....that's great...lol Matt, hope you heal up real soon man.....
  21. It is very possible, Trent. Try researching hypothyroidism. A friend of mine suffered from hyperthyroidism a while back and dropped 40 pounds in 1 month. It took several months for the medication to get in his system and for him to gain back some of his weight. The difference with him though was that his thyroid glands were 'hyper active' and producing a more thyroid hormones than needed. On the flip side, if your thyroid gland slacks off on producing this hormone, the first thing affected is your metabolic rate and will result in fast weight gain and the body feeling drained out at all times. It becomes very hard to find energy in order to make it through the day. Regardless of what someone diagnosed with hypothyroidism may consume, they are prone to weight gain.
  22. One of my favorites...hope you enjoy! The Awakening A time comes in your life when you finally get it... when, in the midst of all your fears and insanity, you stop dead in your tracks and somewhere the voice inside your head cries out... ENOUGH! Enough fighting and crying and blaming and struggling to hold on Then, like a child quieting down after a tantrum, you blink back your tears and begin to look at the world through new eyes. This is your awakening. You realize it's time to stop hoping and waiting for something to change, or for happiness, safety and security to magically appears over the next horizon. You realize that in the real world there aren't always fairy tale endings, and that any guarantee of "happily ever after" must begin with you... and in the process a sense of serenity is born of acceptance You awaken to the fact that you are not perfect and that not everyone will always love, appreciate or approve of who or what you are... and that's OK. They are entitled to their own views and opinions. You learn the importance of loving and championing yourself... and in the process a sense of new found confidence is born of self-approval. You stop complaining and blaming other people for the things they did to you - or didn't do for you - and you learn that the only thing you can really count on is the unexpected. You learn that people don't always say what they mean or mean what they say and that not everyone will always be there for you and that everything isn't always about you. So, you learn to stand on your own and to take care of yourself... and in the process a sense of safety and security is born of self-reliance. You stop judging and pointing fingers and you begin to accept people as they are and to overlook their shortcomings and human frailties ... and in the process a sense of peace and contentment are born of forgiveness. You learn to open up to new worlds and different points of view. You begin reassessing and redefining who you are and what you really stand for. You learn the difference between wanting and needing and you begin to discard the doctrines and values you've outgrown, or should never have bought into to begin with. You learn that there is power and glory in creating and contributing and you stop maneuvering through life merely as a "consumer" looking for your next fix. You learn that principles such as honesty and integrity are not the outdated ideals of a bygone era, but the mortar that holds together the foundation upon which you must build a life. And you are glad that your daddy was there to taught you all. You learn that you don't know everything, it's not your job to save the world and that you can't teach a pig to sing. But you can help... You learn that the only cross to bear is the one you choose to carry and that martyrs get burned at the stake. Then you learn about love. You learn to look at relationships as they really are and not as you would have them be. You learn that alone does not mean lonely. You stop trying to control situations and outcomes. You learn to distinguish between guilt and responsibility and the importance of setting boundaries and learning to say NO. Tuff though... You also stop working so hard at putting your feelings aside, smoothing things over and ignoring your needs. You learn that being tired fuels doubt, fear, and uncertainty and so you take more time to rest. And, just as food fuels the body, laughter fuels our soul. So you take more time to laugh and to play. You learn that, for the most part, you get in life what you believe you deserve, and that much of life truly is a self-fulfilling prophecy. You learn that anything worth achieving is worth working for and that wishing for something to happen is different than working toward making it happen. More importantly, you learn that in order to achieve success you need direction, discipline and perseverance. You also learn that no one can do it all alone, and that it's OKAY to risk asking for help. You learn the only thing you must truly fear is fear itself. You learn to step right into and through your fears because you know that whatever happens you can handle it and to give in to fear is to give away the right to live life on your own terms. You learn to fight for your life and not to squander it living under a cloud of impending doom. You learn that life isn't always fair, you don't always get what you think you deserve and that sometimes bad things happen to unsuspecting, good people... and you learn not to always take it personally. You learn that nobody's punishing you and everything isn't always somebody's fault. It's just life happening. You learn to admit when you are wrong and to build bridges instead of walls. You learn that negative feelings such as anger, envy and resentment must be understood and redirected or they will suffocate the life out of you and poison the universe that surrounds you. You learn to be thankful and to take comfort in many of the simple things we take for granted, things that millions of people upon the earth can only dream about: a full refrigerator, clean running water, a soft warm bed, a long hot shower. Then, you begin to take responsibility for yourself by yourself and you make yourself a promise to never betray yourself and to never, ever settle for less than your heart's desire. You make it a point to keep smiling, to keep trusting, and to stay open to every wonderful possibility. You hang a wind chime outside your window so you can listen to the wind. You understood that nobody can love as you do or give themselves as you do Just because you are You… Finally, with courage in your heart, you take a stand, you take a deep breath, and you begin to design the life you want to live as best you can. - victorya Casanova-