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Lion EA

Lion EA

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The secret is the instructor does all the heavy lifting and I was just along for the ride! I could see from Springfield, MA, to Long Island Sound. We flew over to greet my daughter in the air. Didn't see my son until we landed. If you jump, wear a stocking cap or ear plugs as the wind is whistling by at 115 miles/hour and cold at two miles up. And, I'm scared of heights too after being on a collapsing balcony, but I still love roller coasters. Skydiving was less scary than a roller coaster.

I like the idea of playing the video for my clients.

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Margaret CPA in OH

Margaret CPA in OH

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That's a good tip about the head covering. I did notice the 'wind in your hair' look and also that many others were wearing caps. Now I know why. Yes, tandem is the only way to go for me! Skydiving goes much faster than descending in diving and, in diving, you can always just stop where you are and, in fact, go back then or at the end of the dive. With skydiving, one is committed once leaving that plane so I want to be very closely attached to a pro!

Yeah, play the video, put on your website, have a nice framed photo in mid-air. "Don't mess with me - I have guts!" Well, maybe something more gentle to go with your true nature.

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JJStephens

JJStephens

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That is on my bucket list

Not me! I used to fly for the Navy (back seater on a carrier based jet). I never found a good reason to abandon a perfectly good airplane!! Twice I had occasion to have my hands on the ejection handle and once even had a little tension on it . . . but we were able to recover and land safely.

Still, I have a ton of respect for what you did!

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Jack from Ohio

Jack from Ohio

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Not me! I used to fly for the Navy (back seater on a carrier based jet). I never found a good reason to abandon a perfectly good airplane!! Twice I had occasion to have my hands on the ejection handle and once even had a little tension on it . . . but we were able to recover and land safely.

Still, I have a ton of respect for what you did!

Thank you for your service to our country! I was prevented from serving (medical denial) and I am acutely aware of the freedoms and liberty I enjoy because you and the rest of our military served as you did.

THANK YOU AGAIN!!

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Lion EA

Lion EA

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The next time someone questions my fee (or today someone asked me how far I would push in filing a return) I'm going to show them the picture of me getting on the plane and getting off the plane and tell them not to mess with me! My kids now think I'm badass, so it was worth it.

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Guest Taxed

Guest Taxed

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I love your new avatar. that is an original for sure!

If they mess with you they will be jumping without a parachute :P

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kcjenkins

kcjenkins

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Well, in my family,,, both my husband and all my sons are actually great in grocery stores. Maybe with the boys it's because I taught them all to cook well. But I still laughed until I hurt watching that. We all know some men who fit it perfectly, don't we?

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kcjenkins

kcjenkins

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Ode to Thanksgiving
May your stuffing be tasty,
May your turkey be plump,
May your potatoes and gravy have nary a lump.
May your yams be delicious
And your pies take the prize,
And may your Thanksgiving dinner stay off of your thighs!
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Guest Taxed

Guest Taxed

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The last point freaks me out!

My treadmill is going to be on overdrive for the rest of the year!!

kcjenkins

kcjenkins

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Lucille decided to give herself a big treat for her 70th birthday by staying overnight in a really nice hotel.. When she checked out the next morning, the desk clerk handed her a bill for $250.00. She demanded to know why the charge was so high "I agree it's a nice hotel, but the rooms aren't worth $250..00 for just an overnight stay - I didn't even have breakfast!" The clerk told her that $250.00 is the 'standard rate,' and breakfast had been included had she wanted it. She insisted on speaking to the Manager. The Manager appeared and, forewarned by the desk clerk, announced: "This hotel has an Olympic-sized pool and a huge conference center which are available for use." "But I didn't use them." ''Well, they are here, and you could have." He went on to explain that she could also have seen one of the in-hotel shows for which they were so famous."We have the best entertainers from the world over performing here." "But I didn't go to any of those shows.." "Well, we have them, and you could have." No matter what amenity the Manager mentioned, she replied, "But I didn't use it!" and the Manager countered with his standard response. After several minutes discussion, and with the Manager still unmoved, she decided to pay, wrote a check and gave it to him. The Manager was surprised when he looked at the check. "But Madam, this check is for only $50.00 "That's correct I charged you $200.00 for sleeping with me." "But I didn't!" "Well, too bad, I was here, and you could have."

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JohnH

JohnH

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I won't post any of my autocorrect mishaps here, but just let me say I could have given one or two of those a run for the money in days past. I've learned to ALWAYS double-check texts before hitting the 'send' button.

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