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Quote I'm glad I didn't have to say it first. Who hasn't tried the ice-cube blow on their man? If not, get to work ladies. I think the ice cream would be the same if you threw it on and got right on it. It would taste better, though. WOOHOO!! Go for it. _______________________________________________ CARPE DIEM PMS#529

Oh well that's what I get for going to nursing school. Weekends and holidays at work with my second family. _______________________________________________ CARPE DIEM PMS#529

0:0:0 This was my weekend to work. ALL WEEKEND LONG!!!!! And we've had the best weather too. Shit that sucks. _______________________________________________ CARPE DIEM PMS#529

My first time under a canopy solo was one of the most empowering experiences of my life. When I first opened, I looked down and saw nothing that looked remotely like an airport, so I got really scared. Then I remembered to turn around and look behind me. DUH!!! There it was. I landed like I was sliding in to home plate, but everyone was so proud for me that I didn't care. You'll love it. Don't be afraid. Student canopies are very very forgiving. Just relax and enjoy the view. _______________________________________________ CARPE DIEM PMS#529

This is the heist to which I am referring _______________________________________________ CARPE DIEM PMS#529

Although, upon further examination of the posts, I might like to join Matt in his heist. _______________________________________________ CARPE DIEM PMS#529

Oh come on. You can have sex any time. How often does the opportunity arise to be in a heist? I mean that's clearly the obvious choice because monkeys are repulsive and frightening and they throw their own feces at you. Why would you want that? Sex is-- well--- an everyday event at my house so I'm doing that anyway.But a heist?? Now that sounds interesting. _______________________________________________ CARPE DIEM PMS#529

Megan Gustafson "maggot's genuine flash" That's gross. I'm not impressed with mine at all. I think I need a new name. _______________________________________________ CARPE DIEM PMS#529

I was wondering if anyone jumps with a good luck charm, guardian, medalian, artifact, etc. As for me I make each jump with a card from a tarot deck of mine. It's actually a Goddess named Aine who is depicted in freefall after jumping from a cliff. The title of the card is "leap of faith" and at the bottom the caption reads "take a risk and put your heart's true desire into action". From the day I got the deck as an aniversary gift from my husband I found the card really special because Aine looks as if she's been set free as she jumps with her arms outstreched and her face turned skyward. The night before my first jump, I did a reading for myself using this deck because I was terrified to jump and I wanted to know if I should go through with it. She was the first card that came up. I took that as a definite sign to go ahead with the jump. I decided at the last minute to put Aine in my pocket and take her along for the ride. After the jump, I understood why she looks so free and happy and immediatly decided that I'd found my passion in life---skydiving. I had her laminated and I've never jumped without her by my side. Just wondering if anyone else has a similar story. _______________________________________________ CARPE DIEM PMS#529

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Ha Ha. There's a DZ near my house whose website continually plays the "MUSAK" version of "Jump". I go to it all the time just to laugh at it. As for me--I'm a TOOL girl all the way. If you don't have it yet, check out the new album "10,000 Days". Its righteous. Very jumpable. _______________________________________________ CARPE DIEM PMS#529

I think a brightly colored tie would kick ass and make you look super sharp. I think this is a great suit. _______________________________________________ CARPE DIEM PMS#529

Oh man the "why the long face" joke is my favorite of all time!!!! I love that one. _______________________________________________ CARPE DIEM PMS#529

I too have had people think I was being video taped and photographed from the plane. I have also been asked "how can you even like hold up a camera and take pictures and stuff and have them come out so good?" UM...........what? Hold up a camera? In freefall? Yes and I have my light meter just here in my pocket to get that perfect film exposure. Say cheese. And to respond to an earlier post. People cannot believe that I do this and my husband doesn't. My husband is a man that cannot ride an escalator at the mall without covering his eyes. He'd rather light himself on fire with an accelerant that jump. _______________________________________________ CARPE DIEM PMS#529

Hi there fellow skydivers. I'm new to this sport and I stumbled upon this thread which may or may not still be going, but I'm responding to it anyway. I, myself have a congenital heart defect. I am also an RN. I have been the "poor little girl with the weak heart" my entire life. People ALWAYS want to tell me what my limitations are as if I am not aware of my own limitations. If I listened to everything my docs said to me I wouldn't be driving, or working, or exercising. I wouldn't know the joy of motherhood, what it feels like to ride a roller coaster, and I would never have known the thrill of freefall followed by the peace of a nice quiet ride back to the DZ. As a matter of fact, if I had listened to my docs about everything, I would've had a pacemaker by the age of 22. I'm not discrediting your son's doctor or anything of the sort. I will tell you, however, that all most docs consider (believe me, I work with them) is there own liability and they really don't know anything on the physiology of skydiving. I had a million people ask me if I could skydive with my heart when I told them I was going. I did my own research and learned enough to feel good about taking the plunge and VOILA-------a new addiction was born. A word to the wise---------a physical disability is not a reason to tiptoe through life. My dad died of cancer at 48 years old and one thing I learned from him is NOT to tiptoe through life only to arrive safely to your own funeral. Every jump I make is for him, and boy would he be proud of me now!!!! _______________________________________________ CARPE DIEM PMS#529