Last person to post here wins!!!!

[Trex]

yeah say Hi to Rosanne for me too!! Tell her I am a fan, and can we come to the nut ranch too??

We are kinda nutty... LOL

[Trex]

I guess not, oh well, at least I tried....lol

[comfortably numb]

Isn't it time everyone thought about what new bowling equipment they need to order for the upcoming season?

[The Mayor]

Good point there Numb.

[comfortably numb]

Thanks, and to think that most people think that Numb rhymes with Dumb!!

[The Mayor]

Umm... it does.

[comfortably numb]

Up on the hill, they think I'm okay...or so they say!!

[Trex]

They think I'm a donkey!! LOL

[Trex]

I keep telling them Nooooooo......I'm shrek!! But they don't believe me.... :mad:

[comfortably numb]

Every time I post on this one, I win, and I love to win!!!

[CMoore]

me too!

[comfortably numb]

Ditto!

[Trex]

same here, yup...I do like to win!!

[The Mayor]

Winning!

[comfortably numb]

Winner, and still chump....I mean, champ!

[Trex]

I win again, hey wait...I have not won yet, so yeah it's my turn!! LOL

[comfortably numb]

CTM (chuckle to myself)

[Trex]

Is that like that cartoon I use to see where the guys dog would do something sneaky and then chuckle? As a kid I thought that was funny :)

[comfortably numb]

At least you can remember when you were a kid; I'm older than dirt and can't remember that far back!!

[The Mayor]

Numb is so old he farts dust!

[comfortably numb]

I'm so old, they've discontinued my blood type!

[Trex]

Well then just use cool aid, it will look the same and give you energy to go bowling.....lol


I'm so old I cannot put my real age on a web forum, the year isn't there!

[comfortably numb]

Since, as of this second, a world-wide nuclear attack has been launched, with all missiles aimed at the source of this website, I am deemed the once and for all final WINNER; as I reach for my wreath and cash prize, I am suddenly feeling very hot, and I am hearing a very loud whooshing sound...I feel my skin melting and 39sih=e489hsghiidhilggjl.......................... .................................................. .................................................. .................................................. .....................................bye

[Trex]

Dang!!!! you mean we don't get a new ball ?? Darn that sux!!! okay....bye....

[comfortably numb]

I've had an miraculous recovery from nuclear attack!! I claim the prize, and humbly accept on behalf of .....oh,no, not again!!!!!!! Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh............ ..............poof!

[The Mayor]

Here

[comfortably numb]

Where?

[Trex]

right here

[comfortably numb]

Oh, I see.

[Trex]

see what?

[comfortably numb]

Here

[Trex]

ah,okay :)

[comfortably numb]

Now you see....

[Trex]

yes I do...

[comfortably numb]

Hot off the press!!! Victory is mine!!!

[Trex]

I am so happy for you.....

[Trex]

you are the winner!!!!!

[Trex]

you are the real winner!!!

[Trex]

What ball weight do you use?

[The Mayor]

6 pounds. I'm strong.

[comfortably numb]

I've been waiting all weekend for my cash prize, new bowling ball, and trophy.....where is my stuff??!!!

[Trex]

......Back ordered!! LOL

[comfortably numb]

Any minute now, I shall win............

[Trex]

you are a winner!!! .....shall we now say...winner winner chicken dinner!!! :)

[comfortably numb]

As much as you like chicken, Trex....wait a minute, I just figured out your name....you used to listen to the old rock band T-Rex back in the 70's, didn't you? LOL

[Trex]

yes.....LOL

Still do.....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=19IqwU3itFk

[comfortably numb]

Rock on, T-Rex!!

[Trex]

Rock Really Rocks!! :)

[comfortably numb]

And so does bowling!!

[Trex]

yes....let's go Bowling....yaaaaaahooooooo mountain dew!!

[Trex]

Hey...I have too many pop up blockers....I am the winner...yaaaaaahoooooo!!

Now what ??

uh... can I give my win to Comfortably Numb ?? I think he deserves it more than I.... :)

[Trex]

Hello......:)

I'll check back later....I'm still pinching myself....lol

[comfortably numb]

Way to go T-Rex!!! You deserve the win, and congrats to you!!! Hope you bowl an 800 series right out of the box!!! thanks for the offer, but who knows, maybe I'll win the August drawing, if the Mayor doesn't get it first!!

[Trex]

Okay........That's cool :)

I gotta go sleep on it, I'm not use to winning anything....lol :)

[comfortably numb]

See what happens when you retire....good things!!

[Trex]

Now if I can just get my son to join a league with me I'll be happy :)

[comfortably numb]

Remember, happiness depends on happenings, while joy endures in any circumstances.

[Trex]

Ahhhhh...So I need to seek joy then.... Then I can have joy even if I can't afford to get my ball.... :)

I only get paid once per month, and me Bills got me broken....LOL


I'm still trying to wheel and deal with the wife, to find it.... (Singing)...somewhere out there...la la la la la laaaaaaaaa.....

[comfortably numb]

I don't think the prize for this thread was ever explained...exactly, what do I win since I am the last poster here? Please let me know, so I can do "the happy happy joy joy" dance!

[Trex]

you win a new Loaded Revolver :)

Then was ask about sending old ball for measurements to drill new ball, and resurface old ball for only small amount that is well worth it, but when you be broken old man....you must plead with wifey....LOL


So you no worry...You can do happy happy joy joy dance dance.... :)

[comfortably numb]

Here I go...my happy happy joy joy dance begins........oops, I just fell and broke my leg!!!

[Trex]

Nooooooo!!! It's just a sprain, get up and put on Icey Hot patch and you feel new again....LOL

[comfortably numb]

I took your advice, and suffered 3rd degree burns from the Icey Hot patch...more Hot than Icey

[Trex]

LOL...That's a good one!! :)

[Trex]

Comfortably Numb you sure are talented!! I really enjoy reading your stories. :)

[comfortably numb]

T-Rex, I appreciate that. My talent plus $5.00 will buy me a cup of coffee!!

[Trex]

If I had 5 bucks I would give it to you for your coffee :)

Maybe we can go stand on the side of the road and raise 5 bucks holding a sign....or ...just make a sign that says...

Will Work for Coffee

[Trex]

I'm not trying to win anything, I'm just here to keep you posting.... :)

removed...as it did not work :(

[comfortably numb]

T-Rex, access was denied!!! Now we never will know if you have a third career of being a singer, besides being a bowler and a retired scientist!!

[Trex]

That's strange...it works on my computer...let me check it again

...never mind

it's a windows issue :rolleyes:

[Trex]

I tried it on my other computer and got that stupid access denial....that sux!!

[comfortably numb]

If you sing as well as Mr. Mayor, you can make big money on the side, like he does, to support your retirement, T-Rex!!

[Trex]

well, I won't know til I can post a link to my recordings for you to hear....Then I will know If I have a chance or not....LOL

Cover of "Wish you were here"

Removed....No need for it now. :)

I had to install Quick Time on Windows for it to work.....

Seems to be working now....

[Trex]

If you sing as well as Mr. Mayor, you can make big money on the side, like he does, to support your retirement, T-Rex!!

I wish...... :)

I'll have to let you hear me sing a cover of a country song.... :)

I do country better.....lol

[Trex]

Cover of "The Dollar" Country song.

Removed....No need for it now. :)

[comfortably numb]

T-Rex, you have a good voice! You don't sound like one of us old guys...what did you do, retire at 39 like my brother-in-law? Liked the echo too. One of my favorite bands and songs, and you did a good job. Maybe you and the Mayor can do a duet and make enough cash to buy a bowling center!!!

[Trex]

Edited....for personal reasons. :)

Thanks for the compliments... :)

very much appreciated!! :)

[comfortably numb]

T-Rex, I admire you for not looking back; you never gave up and it sounds like you are doing better every day. What a great story of overcoming the odds!!! Keep on bowling and rocking!

[Trex]

Thank you very much :)

I'll keep on keeping on as they say. :)

[comfortably numb]

I like positive people like you, T-Rex. Makes everyone's life easier and better!! Meanwhile, back at this contest...................I win!!!!!!!!

[Trex]

Winner winner chicken dinner!!!! yaaaaaaahoooooo mountain dew!!

I like positive people like you too!! It makes life a bit easier to have friends who try to be positive. :)

And as Kinpin says....We are family :)

[comfortably numb]

By the way, I wonder what ever happened to Kingpin? Just because he sold the site shouldn't mean that he never posts anymore, huh!?

[Trex]

By the way, I wonder what ever happened to Kingpin? Just because he sold the site shouldn't mean that he never posts anymore, huh!?

What?? haha...I didn't have a clue...LOL

Now don't I look dumb.....:mad: <imbarrassed>not mad.....LOL

[Trex]

I hope he made a profit..... :)

[Trex]

Or thew new owner got good deal!! :)

[comfortably numb]

Meanwhile, back at the site, I win!!!!

[Trex]

Meanwhile, back at the site, you win!!!!

[Trex]

Did you get yours yet?


I'm still waiting... :)

[comfortably numb]

Hope you don't have to wait too much longer....meanwhile, I win!

[Trex]

I hope not either....meanwhile you win!! ...Just don't go for the extra's...tell them to send the ball.....lol ....or it'll hold things up and you might not hear anything else about it....lol ....even though you won.....lol

[comfortably numb]

I finally saved enuf money to pay off the owner of this site so that he will permanently shut it down one second after this post, meaning that.......................I WIN

[comfortably numb]

Arg...he upped the price on me at the last minute, and I couldn't afford his price to shut down the site, so I guess I won't win, unless...................

[Trex]

Arg...he upped the price on me at the last minute, and I couldn't afford his price to shut down the site, so I guess I won't win, unless...................

You win the lotto? :)

[comfortably numb]

NOW I see the secret message....YOU WIN....pretty good, T-Rex. Now, seeing as I am the last poster here, your message has come true. LOL

[Trex]

You win :)

[comfortably numb]

I suppose I need to rent a tux for the ceremony honoring me now that I have won...what a drag!

[comfortably numb]

My Grandma was raised in the hills of Northern Kentucky, so I am right at home with a shot gun, coveralls and straw hat, but I don't touch that moonshine anymore, LOL

[Trex]

not always....

[The Mayor]

Huh?

[Trex]

Huh?

Post says.....The last person to post here wins!!!!

I said.......

Not always.....

As comfortably Numb didn't Win yet, But then maybe he won the lotto, and is why he disappeared??

Don't mind me....
I'm confused!! :confused: LOL

[The Mayor]

Join the club! He talked about sharing the winnings, then he won and said "screw ya'll!" What the heck?!

[HunterRunsIt]

Well so far im winning

[HunterRunsIt]

Im winning muahaha.!!!!! What now suckas!!!!

[HunterRunsIt]

All I do is win win win!

[HunterRunsIt]

Im going to make like charlie sheen and start WINNING.,

[HunterRunsIt]

The guy above me is dumb

[HunterRunsIt]

^^^ What a newb!

[Trex]

what a winner!!! :)

[mojojojo]

i win

[Trex]

you win!!

[HunterRunsIt]

I guess im going to have to make like Charlie Sheen and start "Winning"

[StormGirl]

I win!

[HunterRunsIt]

That's a negative ghost rider...I got this in the bag.

[tumblebug1949]

There is one.

Man that wore me out.

Better take a break.

[HunterRunsIt]

Man, This thread is becoming a nuisance! I need to win.

[tumblebug1949]

Hi All,

I am still trying. I have a new Storm Reign that should be here in a couple of days.

Bye
Tom

[extraacount]

I win :d

[bowl1820]

fraid not

[got_a_300]

hehehehe let's play a game called me win this.

[striker12]

lol everyone want to win this but at this point i win lol

[MiggityMac]

Hi All,

I am still trying. I have a new Storm Reign that should be here in a couple of days.

Bye
Tom

Sooooooo how do you like your Storm Reign? I have one and love it, hard for me to not use it lol. I've got other balls but always return to the Reign.

[bowl1820]

A old school usenet cypher.

Vz ubcvat V jva guvf tnzr. Be ng yrnfg jva gur onyy pbagrfg. Hc naq njnl whavbe oveqzra bs nzrevpn, hc uvtu va gur fxl.

[striker12]

bowl what dose that sentance mean lol

[bowl1820]

bowl what dose that sentance mean lol

Figure it out striker! I gave a clue to what cypher I used.

[striker12]

i have look up cypher and your letters are way off your words dont make sence and i looked at alot of them

[bowl1820]

i have look up cypher and your letters are way off your words dont make sence and i looked at alot of them

In cryptography (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cryptography), a cipher (or cypher) is an algorithm (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Algorithm) for performing encryption (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Encryption) or decryption (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Decryption).

LOL The letters are supposed to be off! Its in code!

Another clue
Its a simple substitution cipher (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Substitution_cipher) used in online forums (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Online_forum) as a means of hiding spoilers (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spoiler_(media)),punchlines (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Punch_line), puzzle solutions, and offensive materials (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Profanity) from the casual glance.

[striker12]

yes ik what it is but im saying the code you put dose not make anywords like the one i found had 2 way off letter that do not go together and i have checked alot of other sites and have came up with the same thing again

[bowl1820]

yes ik what it is but im saying the code you put dose not make anywords like the one i found had 2 way off letter that do not go together and i have checked alot of other sites and have came up with the same thing again

Your decoding it wrong then, heres another hint "thirteen"

[striker12]

wait nvm i figured it out the one that your useing is way different then the one that ik of because the one ik of is abit different its not like yours its all lettersn out and random letters go into in but mixed around soo its much harder to decode

[striker12]

here check these ones out these are the ones im use too you ahve to do down abit and u will see the one im talkign abouts it jsut after the wheel but scroll slowly cause its not that big its jsut letters in a row.

http://www.exploratorium.edu/ronh/secret/secret.html

[bowl1820]

here check these ones out these are the ones im use too you ahve to do down abit and u will see the one im talkign abouts it jsut after the wheel but scroll slowly cause its not that big its jsut letters in a row.

http://www.exploratorium.edu/ronh/secret/secret.html

Like I said you used the wrong one. Have fun figuring it out.

[striker12]

i foudn the one you used and i figured it out but i if you think of it the one you used not as good as the one as i use cause mines soo much harder to figure out letters

[bowl1820]

i foudn the one you used and i figured it out

Whats does it say?

[striker12]

i will pm you what it says soo noone else sees it then they ahve to figure it out

[bowl1820]

i will pm you what it says soo noone else sees it then they ahve to figure it out

Fyi- Striker12 did figure it out.

[striker12]

yeah it is a good one took awhile but i figured it out but difference you have to find the right one to get it cause there lots of them out there and only 1 is right but i should get a prize for being the first one for figuring it out lol

[MFein]

Technically, this is a game where everybody wins, until the next best thing comes around. Lmao! :D

[striker12]

yeah mfein dame but this chat is good cause we all pritt near jsut keep posting and saying i win and having alot of fun at it too

[The Mayor]

This: . is a period. Do we all know what a period is? Basically, it's what you put at the end of a sentence to complete your thought. For example: I am the winner of this game, please don't waste your time responding.

[Timmytomma]

I think I've heard of those Mayor...but can you please explain to me what a comma is?

[The Mayor]

We will discuss that in tomorrow's english class... thank you for the great question Timmy. Now go back to your desk and no more posting in this thread.

[Timmytomma]

As long as it isnt the corner stool with the dunce cap again I'm happy

[striker12]

lol mayor thats funny.

yeah mayor tell me what a comma is for and when i should put one in a story, or should i put in it like that...

do i get a A+ lol

[The Mayor]

Yes, that was good! Now use it in every post you make! lol Next, we will discuss the apostrophe: '

For example: Let's quit posting in this thread so The Mayor can win.

[Timmytomma]

I'll never stop. :P

[striker12]

it's going to take you over 1million dolors, or 100 brand new bowling balls to make me and timmy stop posting lol

[edpup316]

Does this mean i win?!?!?!!?

[JerseyJim]

Win what?

[billf]

I say if Striker completes a post with proper grammar and spelling then he should win something.

[edpup316]

Win what?

The game!!!! Cause Im last to post... duuuuh

[skycomag]

i hope the buck stop here.

[kb90]

or does it stop here lol :p

[got_a_300]

or maybe here?????????

[billf]

The buck will never stop...like politics, it will keep getting passed around.
I guess that makes politics similar to left handed cigarettes.

[got_a_300]

The buck will never stop...like politics, it will keep getting passed around.
I guess that makes politics similar to left handed cigarettes.

LOL!!!!! True so very true :D

[striker12]

yes very true im wondering how many posts this thread will get

[ursus]

:confused: Could this be the last

[billf]

Not a chance...puff, puff, pass (the buck that is)

[ursus]

Taking your buck and passing it back

[billf]

Thank you

back to you in a few......

[The German Shepherd]

Still going....

[billf]

and going

[ursus]

gone......maybe:confused:

[ursus]

guess not...still going

[billf]

The energizer bunny ain't got s%^t on this thread.

[Florida Bowler]

This tread has been going for 3 years and still no winner?

[The German Shepherd]

This tread has been going for 3 years and still no winner?

Yes! I mean, no!

Jay

[billf]

^^^^I have to tell you, every time I see the name The German Shepherd I don't think of our canine friend. No. Not at all. Instead what comes to my twisted mind is a clear image. A gentleman dressed in an old shepherd's outfit herding a bunch of heavy set, long dress and bonnet wearing East German woman. Man. Now I wonder what kind of drugs my mother was taking while pregnant.

[billf]

Maybe what i'm envisioning is the early stages of pimping.

[GeorgiaStroker]

^^^^I have to tell you, every time I see the name The German Shepherd I don't think of our canine friend. No. Not at all. Instead what comes to my twisted mind is a clear image. A gentleman dressed in an old shepherd's outfit herding a bunch of heavy set, long dress and bonnet wearing East German woman. Man. Now I wonder what kind of drugs my mother was taking while pregnant.

Well to quote Sheldon from the Big Bang Theory, "The Germans are a comforting people".:D

[eugene02]

and it goes on and on and on.. yea.... (music)

[got_a_300]

This most certainly is the last post.....................or is it?????

[billf]

When playing softball I always try to hit it hard and go as deep as I can. Yes, I said softball now get your mind out of the gutter...that's where my bowling ball goes.

[Florida Bowler]

I try to keep my mind in the gutter. That way, there is no room for the bowling ball to go there.

-DJ

[got_a_300]

I try to keep my mind in the gutter. That way, there is no room for the bowling ball to go there.

-DJ

LOL!!!!! me too

[billf]

If I could keep my ball out of the gutter then my average would go up. That would cause my head to swell. The swollen head would mean I have to get a bigger vehicle. A bigger vehicle means money spent that wasn't on bowling. Think I will stick to gutters.

[got_a_300]

If I could keep my ball out of the gutter then my average would go up. That would cause my head to swell. The swollen head would mean I have to get a bigger vehicle. A bigger vehicle means money spent that wasn't on bowling. Think I will stick to gutters.

Very well said billf that makes perfect sense to me I'll have to keep a smaller vehicle so
more money can be spent on my bowling

[eugene02]

Very well said billf that makes perfect sense to me I'll have to keep a smaller vehicle so
more money can be spent on my bowling

can't afford a car in my country yet.. hahahahahaha

[billf]

From what I remember about your country, you don't need a car! Of course that was many years ago so I could be getting it mixed up with another country.

[eugene02]

From what I remember about your country, you don't need a car! Of course that was many years ago so I could be getting it mixed up with another country.

well.. its tiring to carry a 2 ball roller + a add on one to take a bus.. so.. a car would be of course.. preferred.. :P

[ursus]

I try to keep my mind and ball out of the gutter but both seem to head there every once and a while.

[GeorgiaStroker]

I won...Oh wait.

[GeorgiaStroker]

Darn.

[eugene02]

IT WILL BE ME!!!! MUAHAHAHHAHAHA.. oops..

[billf]

Eugene, in honor of your birthday I let your post be the last one for a few days. But now your time is up as the last person to post. Go play with your HRR. Thank your girlfriend and play with her too.

[billf]

That wasn't how I meant it. Meant bowl with her too but the other way was funnier.

[eugene02]

That wasn't how I meant it. Meant bowl with her too but the other way was funnier.

LOLOLOLOL!!! I'm still around though! heeeeeee

[Florida Bowler]

Your mind is in the gutter again Bill. Now where is the ball supposed to go?

-DJ

[eugene02]

Your mind is in the gutter again Bill. Now where is the ball supposed to go?

-DJ

The ball went... MISSING!

[billf]

The ball gut stuck in the back. I was there looking for it

[martinezsam2495]

wow,
you really do have a goal of settling this,
haha

[GeorgiaStroker]

All those other posts have only served to vault me to the top. I will be the last poster and be recognized everywhere. People will buy me drinks and small children will clamor after me for a pat on the head and a wink and a smile.:D

[Florida Bowler]

You might be the last poster. But not today. :P

[GeorgiaStroker]

To quote Curly from City Slickers, "Day ain't over yet".:cool:

[Florida Bowler]

No, it is not.

[GeorgiaStroker]

Florida Bowler, you don't have to make this a Florida, Georgia, thing. I'm a Seminoles fan myself. I'm not sure you understand this thing. If you keep replying I can't win, and nobody wants that. LOL.

[martinezsam2495]

what do you win may I ask?
f3

[GeorgiaStroker]

The eternal admiration of all the board members, bragging rights and Michael will throw in one trillion imaginary dollars. :D

[J Anderson]

The eternal admiration of all the board members, bragging rights and Michael will throw in one trillion imaginary dollars. :D

I'm not going to play unless Jason matches him and makes it two trillion i$s.

[billf]

502

I signed a letter of intent to play left defensive end there in '87. Got hurt in a charity baseball game and lost my scholarship. Worked out well. 10 days after emergency knee surgery I was in Basic Training. Bobby Bowden was great during the whole ordeal and even said if I could prove a full physical return to ability he would get me my scholarship back. He was also the only coach willing to let me play baseball AND keep me at defensive end. At only 6' and 268 lbs at the time with a 40 yard dash time of 4.36 most wanted me to move to linebacker. Baseball was always my first love and didn't play football until my sophomore year of high school. Turns out I was a natural for it and loved getting to hit people. Coach tried me at Tight End also playing me there on offense but I could only make the hard catches, the easy ones I dropped, go figure. Plus I didn't like blocking as much as getting around or through the blocker.

[GeorgiaStroker]

Sigh... How am I going to make everybody happy by winning this thing if you guys keep posting?:p

[eugene02]

by you not posting your making me happy! wakakakak

[martinezsam2495]

I woke up quick, at about noon, just though that I had to be bowling soon, I thew a strike, then got on my bike because I threw a 282,
haha
Off topic :p

[got_a_300]

Ok this has to be the last post because I want to win the one trillion imaginary dollars
that Michael is going to throw in. :D

[martinezsam2495]

I deserve 40% of profit!
haha

[GeorgiaStroker]

Bazinga!

[Florida Bowler]

GeorgiaStroker, it's not a Florida Georgia thing. I do root for the Seminoles (my wife is a Nole), but I'm a Badger. I just like raining on your parade. :p

[ursus]

I will see Mike imaginary Billion with the imaginary Billion I won this week betting on Jason to the last person on this thread. Which will be me anyway as this is probably the winner

[Florida Bowler]

Nope.

[eugene02]

Its me comeon!!!! Stop posting! Rawrrrr

[Florida Bowler]

Nope.

[eugene02]

:( getting really sad here if you really don't stop :(

[ursus]

Here comes the last.:mad::p;):D

[ursus]

for sure this time

[GeorgiaStroker]

Come on guys. I need this imaginary money so I can finally get that imaginary operation.

[Florida Bowler]

Imaginary baby needs a new pair of imaginary shoes!

[eugene02]

Imaginary Boy needs Imaginary Money for Imaginary Wedding!! Comeon Guys!!

[ursus]

I just want to win so I can be on the Top of the ladder and laugh at all the imaginary people I stepped on to get to the top

[Florida Bowler]

This ladder has no top.

[GeorgiaStroker]

I'm not afraid of heights.

[billf]

I packed my chute and ready to go. I haven't qualified in a very long time.

[Florida Bowler]

Wow, that went a day and a half. Bill must have thought he won.

[billf]

The never ending story thread has every one distracted. Almost had me excited thinking I would get to jump again.

[ursus]

Who needs a chute when you are on top, all the others can cushion your fall

[Florida Bowler]

I don't plan on falling, so no chute needed.

[billf]

Part of my job use to be lat man out to make sure everybody's chute opened. Luckily we only had a jam once. We jumped at 52,000 feet with a pre-determined opening of 2,000 feet. I caught the other guy at 1,200 feet and had both of our chutes open by 1,000 feet. We hit hard but at least we didn't go SPLAT!

[Florida Bowler]

Wow. That is one cool job. I have gone skydiving twice. The only reason I haven't gone again is because of the cost. And because I'm married and my wife and daughter don't want me risking my life. But I'll be patient. My daughter is bound to be an adrenaline junky like her father.

[billf]

The only time it wasn't so much fun was when we were getting shot at. My first night jump I was looking at my altitude and it dawned on me, "made by lowest bidder". I was a little anxious until I hit the ground that time.

[Florida Bowler]

Yeah, I think I'll keep the getting shot at part down to the minimum. And since I'm a beginner, my next few jumps will be tandem, so I'll let the pro worry about the equipment. I just need to do what I'm told and enjoy. Do you still get a thrill when you jump?

[billf]

I haven't jumped in years and miss it terribly. Tore the hell out of my knee and don't think I could land without doing serious, irreversible damage. I have over 300 jumps. The strange part is, I'm afraid of heights. I think it's a control thing though because after the first jump I wasn't scared, I had control. Now get me up on a high bridge or edge of a building roof, where I can't control it collapsing and I get nervous. Rapelling, bungee jumping, sky diving, plane or helicopter rides don't phase me. Man, I really am strange.

[TheSheibs]

Skydiving is something that I had a chance to do in Hawaii but I guess you could say I sort of chickened out. However in my defense I didn't get up in time to go with the group who was going. Maybe I slept in due to all the drinking the night before. But I still would like to do it at least once in my life. Besides if I go "splat" at least it will be a way to die that will be remembered.

[got_a_300]

skydiving hmmmmm..... I just can not see any reason to jump out of a
perfectly good running airplane myself.

Hey last post did I win yet??????????????

[TheSheibs]

no you didn't win yet

[Florida Bowler]

Got_a_300, the first plane I jumped out of wasn't perfectly ok. It flew, but it was held together with duct tape. Well, the inside was, anyway.

[billf]

Depends really. If you went to fight and the fight is on the ground then there's no reason to be in the air.

[martinezsam2495]

ace pilots are pretty cool :]

[billf]

My favorite pilots are the helicopter pilots. They fly INTO heavy fire to either drop us off or pick us up. The plane pilots just flew above everything and let us jump out.

[TheSheibs]

haha....that's a pretty good point about pilots. My own experience is only with helicopter pilots. Some I have met are cool and some are really A*******. But that can be said about any officer in the military.

[billf]

Arrogance is a special class they teach during pilot training. The movie Top Gun didn't do justice to the arrogance of pilots that I experienced. I didn't have to many officer worries. The Colonel kept us without a Lieutenant. Said he was worried one would ask something stupid and I would shoot him. The only one we had lasted less than a week. One of my guys had this moron convinced that OD green socks had a left and right. No way I was letting someone that stupid give orders. That same training exercise I shot the company commander (laser gear) for failing to stop for the challenge and password. We became battalion controlled real quick. After that incident the Colonel made my section the opposition forces for the exercise. We attacked the whole battalion when they had a formation the last day. Not sure why but we were the only ones that found it funny. I told them before we went that I took training seriously before we went. I had been placed there 12 hours before we left.
When we got to the Gulf another team Sargent and the Sargent Major ended up on the wrong side of the perimeter on day 1. All I could see was shadows of two people. I was locked, loaded and about to pull the trigger (they wouldn't answer my assistant gunner) when I heard and recognized their voices. I told them how close they were to death and these jerks got mad at me! I was where I was suppose to be, they weren't. I explained that's why my platoon had over 300 missions to one for him and that a Sargent Major should be more careful about who he walks an armed perimeter with.

[GeorgiaStroker]

could today be the day that I finally end this thing.... The shadow knows!

[Florida Bowler]

Everybody keeps spoiling my victory.

[J Anderson]

Everybody keeps spoiling my victory.

Not me, I never post on this thread..... OOPS! Sorry.

[The German Shepherd]

Not me, I never post on this thread..... OOPS! Sorry.

Me neither....

J.

[GeorgiaStroker]

Tag, You're it.:D

[TheSheibs]

Is this freeze tag?

[billf]

nope

[Florida Bowler]

See what I mean?

[TheSheibs]

So, if your the last one to post here. Do you win something or just the personal satisfaction of being the last one to post here?

[Florida Bowler]

I think we win a trillion imaginary dollars and the right to call ourselves the King of the Hill.

[martinezsam2495]

I want to play someone bowling for a trillion imaginary dollars :D