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11-09-2007, 03:55 PM
Iceaxe

This may surprise you, but....

Use this thread to post things that are 100% true about you, but that might surprise some people to find out. I'll start.....

I'm an excellent blackjack player and card counter. While attending the University of Utah I often made extra money when I needed it by card counting in the NV casinos. I actually considered making a living at it.

OK... who's next...

:popcorn:
11-09-2007, 05:29 PM
rockgremlin

I'm heterosexual.
11-09-2007, 05:32 PM
James_B_Wads2000

I am third to the youngest of my dad
11-09-2007, 06:15 PM
sparker1

I started working in the computer systems field in 1960, and never did any other kind of work.
11-09-2007, 08:14 PM
JP

10 more to go and I'll be like Stan :haha:
11-09-2007, 08:41 PM
CarpeyBiggs

Re: This may surprise you, but....

Quote:

Originally Posted by Iceaxe

I'm an excellent blackjack player and card counter. While attending the University of Utah I often made extra money when I needed it by card counting in the NV casinos. I actually considered making a living at it.

I call BULL SH!%. We all know your brain is incapable of winning the eternal battle with your penis. And in a casino, full of cocktail waitresses and other seductresses competing for your attention (not to mention alcohol), I'd bet my life on the fact you couldn't even count to ten. :lol8:
11-09-2007, 09:30 PM
savanna3313

I skipped 2 grades during school and graduated from High School at the age of 15. In Louisiana, you were allowed to start first grade at the age of 5 as long as you turned 6 before Dec. 31.
11-09-2007, 10:46 PM
Kent K25

Wow, impressive!

I was born in Torrejon de Ardoz, Espana
11-10-2007, 05:16 PM
Iceaxe

This one time, in band camp, I .................

I had high hopes for this thread. I expected at least one serial killer or bank robber.

:cool2:
11-10-2007, 05:36 PM
sparker1

Oh yeah, I am definitely a cereal killer...especially Cookie Crisp.
11-10-2007, 05:48 PM
Angel

I usually put out on the first date. :nod:
11-10-2007, 10:41 PM
R

Fly Away

I have flown aerobatics in both the Cessna 152 Aerobat and the Beech T-34 Mentor. I am particularly fond of spins.
11-11-2007, 01:26 AM
stefan

Re: Fly Away

Quote:

Originally Posted by Richard Barron

I have flown aerobatics in both the Cessna 152 Aerobat and the Beech T-34 Mentor. I am particularly fond of spins.

really? that's really cool :2thumbs:
11-11-2007, 05:19 AM
Mtnman1830

Quote:

Originally Posted by Iceaxe

I'm an excellent blackjack player and card counter. While attending the University of Utah I often made extra money when I needed it by card counting in the NV casinos. I actually considered making a living at it.

I have been known to go to Wendover and play cards for tuition :2thumbs:
11-11-2007, 06:26 AM
FROGGER

I have no consumer debt in fact the only thing i owe money on is my house!!!

My finance degree and financial counseling training has paid off....
11-11-2007, 07:30 AM
R

Re: Fly Away

Quote:

Originally Posted by stefan

Quote:

Originally Posted by Richard Barron

I have flown aerobatics in both the Cessna 152 Aerobat and the Beech T-34 Mentor. I am particularly fond of spins.

really? that's really cool :2thumbs:

Thanks. I used to fly all the time when airplane rents were cheap and I was single. Some flying friends of mine run an aircraft mod company called General Aviation Modifications Inc., and their T-34 is their show plane, with the "GAMIjectors" logo all over it. Their chief engineer, George Braly, used to give me my BFRs in it, and he would insist that I show him I could perform Immelmans, split Ss, slow rolls, etc., and of course spin recoveries. We would have a blast.

When I was learning to fly, I asked my instructor to teach me spins (it's not required by the FAA), and I took to them right away.

Their aren't any aerobatics in this film, but it does show Abby and me having a terrific time in a nice little 152 I used to rent...

http://family.richardbarron.net/fly/

-Richard
11-11-2007, 10:57 AM
savanna3313

Re: Fly Away

Quote:

Originally Posted by Richard Barron

I have flown aerobatics in both the Cessna 152 Aerobat and the Beech T-34 Mentor. I am particularly fond of spins.

Very cool! not to mention courageous! :2thumbs:
11-11-2007, 11:37 AM
Cirrus2000

Re: Fly Away

Quote:

Originally Posted by Richard Barron

When I was learning to fly, I asked my instructor to teach me spins (it's not required by the FAA), and I took to them right away.

This always surprises me. In Canada, it's required. (And yeah, fun!) I think the flight I enjoyed most was in a 1934 Waco biplane (as a passenger only.) A loop in an open cockpit biplane (leather helmet and all) is something to experience!

I enjoy flying, rock climbing, hiking & scrambling. But I'm afraid of heights. :eek2:
11-11-2007, 09:25 PM
accadacca

Quote:

Originally Posted by Angel

I usually put out on the first date. :nod:

:lol8: :lol8: :lol8:
11-11-2007, 10:21 PM
Sombeech

Quote:

Originally Posted by Angel

I usually put out on the first date. :nod:

PM nudez plz
11-12-2007, 06:46 AM
Scout Master

I have 7 kids and all from the same wife!
11-12-2007, 09:03 AM
greyhair biker

1. I raised bees when I was younger...
11-12-2007, 09:12 AM
rockgremlin

I've known AccaDacca longer than anyone else on this site (except Daveou812 - his brother).
11-12-2007, 09:19 AM
Alex

I sold pornographic pictures in 3rd grade in Russian school. Used my dad's photo lab dark room to replicate them while he was at work. :cool2:
11-12-2007, 09:24 AM
rockgremlin

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alex

I sold pornographic pictures in 3rd grade in Russian school. Used my dad's photo lab dark room to replicate them while he was at work. :cool2:

Got any leftover? I have a friend that may be interested...
11-12-2007, 09:47 AM
Shan

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Originally Posted by Scout Master

I have 7 kids and all from the same wife!

I'm not sure why but I LOL at that!

I have no consumer debt either (I do have a mortgage though and a few student loans leftover), just no credit card debt. I have no finance degree of any sort - just parents who really, really suck at money and I learned what NOT to do from them.

I have played the flute for 18+ years and I am in a profession flute ensemble.

When I was 23, I was red carded to fight forest fires but it wasn't my cup of tea.

My husband and I have lived together since the first day we met.

I have idiopathic anaphylaxis but haven't had an episode since 10/2001. I had about 20 ER visits in just 2000 alone.
11-12-2007, 09:59 AM
Iceaxe

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shan

I have played the flute for 18+ years

Got any good stories from band camp?

:toker:
11-12-2007, 10:13 AM
Felicia

I grew up in a house that was heated by nothing but a coal stove in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia. The house was located in the middle of a 200 acre open hayfield and the end of 1/2 mile driveway. It was 19 miles of dirt road to get to our driveway. I have worked in the fields, the woods and the barns. For seven years I worked on a chicken farm grading eggs etc. I really like chickens, but just learning to eat eggs again.
11-12-2007, 10:13 AM
Felicia

:nod:
11-12-2007, 12:11 PM
greyhair biker

...howabout something really obscure.....like, my family has estates in Poland....royalty back to the 1100's...(big deal)
So, if I want a piece of land to 'campout' on I could always go to Poland and set up shop....RIGHT!
11-12-2007, 02:22 PM
Rev. Coyote

I've only spent ONE NIGHT in jail.

I once took a masters-level poetry class and a diesel technology class at the same time.

I am an ordained minister. Kinda.

I spent Saturday night drinking Bourbon and playing music with the drummer from Hot Tuna.

I have paws.
11-12-2007, 02:59 PM
DirkHammergate

I put out on the first date, I'm sort of having trouble getting that first date.

I love tiny asian women.
11-12-2007, 04:01 PM
Scott Card

I have heard the words, "Scott Card, come on down. You're the next contestant on the Price is Right" Went on down but didn't get on stage. I was the second to the last contestant. I had to bid on a cello and a electric range. First bid I got pinned by two other contestants. The second bid I just didn't get it. Oh well, banned for life now. Glad I didn't get to the showcase, the big one was a wood grain station wagon for the grand prize. I would have hated to win that and had to pay taxes on it.
11-12-2007, 04:24 PM
Rev. Coyote

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scott Card

I have heard the words, "Scott Card, come on down. You're the next contestant on the Price is Right" Went on down but didn't get on stage. I was the second to the last contestant. I had to bid on a cello and a electric range. First bid I got pinned by two other contestants. The second bid I just didn't get it. Oh well, banned for life now. Glad I didn't get to the showcase, the big one was a wood grain station wagon for the grand prize. I would have hated to win that and had to pay taxes on it.

Best yet!
11-12-2007, 06:29 PM
sparker1

Quote:

Originally Posted by Felicia

I grew up in a house that was heated by nothing but a coal stove in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia. The house was located in the middle of a 200 acre open hayfield and the end of 1/2 mile driveway. It was 19 miles of dirt road to get to our driveway. I have worked in the fields, the woods and the barns. For seven years I worked on a chicken farm grading eggs etc. I really like chickens, but just learning to eat eggs again.

Sounds like Meat Cove area.
11-12-2007, 07:17 PM
Felicia

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No....not that far. :haha:

An island in the middle of the island.
11-12-2007, 07:27 PM
sparker1

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Ah, the Keltic Lodge.
11-12-2007, 08:16 PM
Felicia

I have seen your photo albums and you have some beautiful pictures of a wonderful area. The summer is wonderful, but the fall always brings so much color.
11-14-2007, 04:19 PM
savanna3313

I turned 39 today..........for the 9th time! :haha:
11-14-2007, 06:49 PM
sparker1

Quote:

Originally Posted by savanna3313

I turned 39 today..........for the 9th time! :haha:

Congratulations, dearie, but you are still a mere child. :2thumbs:

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