narcimund 0 #1 August 4, 2003 Today, like Bilbo sneaking one tiny ring from the dragon, I tweaked the nose of an ancient malevolence. I stole a ride off his forehead then soared away in my comical little craft as his severity shot daggers and blew flames at me, but I was already out of range. Despite his hundred thousand years and trillions of tons, the nine hundred foot rock was impotent to reach out and smite me. I laughed at him, played a trick, and got away. I also scared myself more than I've ever been scared before. I'm still scared 8 hours later, safely in my home, full of celebratory steak and wine. I will have nightmares of seeing that cliff reach out to grab my feet as I fell past his overhang. I still feel his eyes burning into my back as I sailed away to a safe landing, him willing my nasty death so he could save face. I will always remember the power of voicing the first number of my exit count. That power launched me into an unstoppable sequence of events which must result in either my messy death ... ... or ... ... my first "E"! First Class Citizen Twice Over Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dd0g 0 #2 August 4, 2003 Glad to hear the jump went well for you! It's a beautiful exit and I knew you'd enjoy it when the time was right. The E's are where it's at, as I am sure you'll now agree. I even think this counts as a "real" BASE jump Peace, D-d0g+~+~+~+~ But this, surely, was the glory that no spirits, canine or human, had ever clearly seen, the light that never was on land or sea, and yet is glimpsed by the quickened mind everywhere. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimjenningsmpa 0 #3 August 6, 2003 QuoteGlad to hear the jump went well for you! It's a beautiful exit and I knew you'd enjoy it when the time was right. The E's are where it's at... Damn straight! He had a nice clean exit, near onheading opening and a loooong canopy flight. Nice jump! It's always good to feel the fear of a friend. Took a seven as the low man on a two way... FYI, this E is capable of a shallow eight, in the right weather conditions... without a wingsuit. JJ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
narcimund 0 #4 August 6, 2003 JJ, Thanks again! You gave good advice and absorbed some of my overflowing fear. And you were patient when I took forever to get off. Here's a picture of the exit we just picked up: First Class Citizen Twice Over Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
