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    OK peanut gallery...I know I left myself open to the roasting but~~~

    My second oldest is turning 21 this month. For the last 3 years she has been saying "I want to do a tandem jump for my 21st B-day".

    Due to her schooling and this suck0-ass economy she has been working hard just to make ends meet. (50% unemployment for her age group here)...so I just secretly bought her a jump...

    I can't believe I am paying to have her do such a risky thing~~~:eek3:

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    no you're not crazy, that's awesome. you get grind points for that one


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    It's not as risky as you might think. Especially if it's a 'tandem' jump, with someone who knows what they're doing. It's on par with a bungee jump, as far as risk goes. That will be awesome for her, make sure to video it!!

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    Quote Originally Posted by G R I N D View Post
    no you're not crazy, that's awesome. you get grind points for that one
    She's definitely the more adventurous of my kids...

    We'll be at the airport cheering her on...but I'll likely be on my 3rd stohli-over by the time she actually jumps...

    thanks for the points.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Dixie View Post
    It's not as risky as you might think. Especially if it's a 'tandem' jump, with someone who knows what they're doing. It's on par with a bungee jump, as far as risk goes. That will be awesome for her, make sure to video it!!
    The outfit, Kapowsin, is considered one of the best in the country. Totally getting the video and photo add on.

    Still, a mom's natural fears and all

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    Quote Originally Posted by Ice Dancer View Post
    The outfit, Kapowsin, is considered one of the best in the country. Totally getting the video and photo add on.

    Still, a mom's natural fears and all
    I know what you mean. I got my 18 year old a GPS, suddenly, she thinks she is Meriwether Lewis! She has been through 10 states this summer, and planning a trip to Colorado with her cousin this fall. I worry to death about her traveling, out there on the road, being she is all of 96 lbs, soaking wet. Still, you gotta let them grow up, I suppose.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Dixie View Post
    I know what you mean. I got my 18 year old a GPS, suddenly, she thinks she is Meriwether Lewis! She has been through 10 states this summer, and planning a trip to Colorado with her cousin this fall. I worry to death about her traveling, out there on the road, being she is all of 96 lbs, soaking wet. Still, you gotta let them grow up, I suppose.
    The risks my daughters take are more nerve racking then when my son takes them...guess that makes me sexist

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    Quote Originally Posted by Ice Dancer View Post
    The risks my daughters take are more nerve racking then when my son takes them...guess that makes me sexist
    Are you male or female? I definitely feel the same way with my nieces as opposed to my nephews. I was worried about having daughters as I knew I would worry much more about them. Maybe God didn't want me to as I have only a son.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Ice Dancer View Post
    OK peanut gallery...I know I left myself open to the roasting but~~~

    My second oldest is turning 21 this month. For the last 3 years she has been saying "I want to do a tandem jump for my 21st B-day".

    Due to her schooling and this suck0-ass economy she has been working hard just to make ends meet. (50% unemployment for her age group here)...so I just secretly bought her a jump...

    I can't believe I am paying to have her do such a risky thing~~~:eek3:
    Ask Tom P. He did that for his son on his B-day and forwarded me the video. The look of fear on his sons face when he went out the door was hilarious!
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    There are probably things you do every day that are riskier.
    "Do not think that I came to bring peace... I did not come to bring peace, but a sword." - Matthew 10:34

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    Quote Originally Posted by leaningright View Post
    Are you male or female? I definitely feel the same way with my nieces as opposed to my nephews. I was worried about having daughters as I knew I would worry much more about them. Maybe God didn't want me to as I have only a son.
    I'm a mom...

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    Quote Originally Posted by Mott the Hoople View Post
    Ask Tom P. He did that for his son on his B-day and forwarded me the video. The look of fear on his sons face when he went out the door was hilarious!
    I'm praying for good weather~~~

    She began talking about this on her 18th... I put her off, but after 3 years and this being a milestone of b-days for her age group, my fears gave way to my desire to encourage her in her dreams.

    I know I'll be looking forward to the video! Maybe with her permission I'll share

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    Quote Originally Posted by Ice Dancer View Post
    OK peanut gallery...I know I left myself open to the roasting but~~~

    My second oldest is turning 21 this month. For the last 3 years she has been saying "I want to do a tandem jump for my 21st B-day".

    Due to her schooling and this suck0-ass economy she has been working hard just to make ends meet. (50% unemployment for her age group here)...so I just secretly bought her a jump...

    I can't believe I am paying to have her do such a risky thing~~~:eek3:
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    Quote Originally Posted by Ice Dancer View Post
    I'm praying for good weather~~~

    She began talking about this on her 18th... I put her off, but after 3 years and this being a milestone of b-days for her age group, my fears gave way to my desire to encourage her in her dreams.

    I know I'll be looking forward to the video! Maybe with her permission I'll share
    You could give her what my father gave me for my 18th birthday. A handshake and a copy of my insurance policy along with the bill.
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    It's not that risky. Let her live.
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