What state do you live in?

[Lion EA]

Yep, me and my instructor in my first jump. It was my stepdaughter's third and my son's first. I was supposed to be celebrating my 65th birthday, but a couple of literal rain checks and scheduling the three of us working folks meant I was past 66 by the time we jumped in October. It was cold with the wind rushing past at 115-120 miles/hour; next time I'm wearing ear plugs and a stocking cap! I think this place (Connecticut Parachutists in Ellington, CT) closed in November for the winter. My stepdaughter's birthday present to me was the videographer who jumped with me and recorded it all, from suiting up with my kids to the smiles afterward:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mKxp9APHBVw&feature=youtube_gdata_player

[Lion EA]

Those harnesses would be pretty uncomfortable naked. Not sure if you can access this link if you're not on Facebook or if you haven't friended me, but here are a few pictures:

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10201999010238010.1268319812&type=3

[mcb39]

OMG!!!!!! Way to Go!!!

[grmy2h]

Lion, that was awesome. I wish I was brave enough to try... lol

[Guest Taxed]

My heart was racing just watching the video, especially when you jumped. You are a brave woman!

[kcjenkins]

Okay, I changed my display name to show my state and took if off the signature line. But KC, I am curious -my name is grayed. How did you get yours so dark?

I used Bold on it. You can edit it lots of ways, different fonts, size, etc.

[Lion EA]

My kids now think I'm badass, so it was worth it.

[jklcpa]

Your kids aren't the only ones!

[Lion EA]

Thanx, Judy. I'm hoping my clients will like having a crazy tax lady, and that they'll be too afraid of me to complain about my fees!

[NECPA in NEBRASKA]

That was amazing! What a great video. I couldn't get to the fb pictures. I would never be able to do that. It takes a lot out of me just to fly in a small plane with him. He did say that the naked jumpers at least wore basketball shorts until right before they jumped. You are a brave woman.

[Lion EA]

The ride in the small plane was the scariest part of the day! Well, that and watching the solo jumpers drop out of the plane. My instructor did all the work, so I was just along for the ride.

[Eric]

I've removed the "Location" profile field and put in place one for "State" which is a drop-down where you have to choose a state abbreviation. It is a required profile field and must be filled in for new member registrations. Making it a drop-down field instead of a free text box will make it much easier (and more reliable) to search in the Member profiles.

Please click here to edit your profile information. Select your state near the bottom of the page.

[jklcpa]

Eric, that's great. Using the members section, I was able to apply only the state as a filter and it worked well. Thanks again.

[GeneInAlabama]

I like the idea of making it a part of the name

I'm way ahead of you guys. I have been doing this from the beginning.

[Eric]

I just updated the forum template to include State field from your profile under your avatar, so now it's searchable through the Member Search, and also clearly visible on your posts.

[Lion EA]

You're the greatest, Eric! Wish you lived in CT as I'd hire you to be my IT guy.

[JohnH]

Thanks Eric

[michaelmars]

can you fix obamacare website that fast? I vote Eric gets the next multimillion contract from them

[Eric]

Haha, I wouldn't touch that website for a billion dollars. My sanity is worth a lot.

[RitaB]

Haha, I wouldn't touch that website for a billion dollars. My sanity is worth a lot.

You could do it for $50,000. Well, $50,000 and a pizza, cause it would be a long day.

[Pacun]

DC is missing in Action. Please include it as Redskins Territory.

[michaelmars]

how about a state of confusion?

[Eric]

DC added!

[Mr. Pencil]

I have a special interest in this information.

Did you get all you need, Jack?

[David W Ristau CPA]

I live in HI and IL, traveling between offices in both locations.