jessd 0 #1 December 20, 2002 Hi! I'm kind of new to the forums. I've posted a few replies. Reading over the posts it seems like many of you really know each other pretty well. How many hours per day do you spend on the site? Also, any jumpers from Ma? I've only done a few tandems - planning on doing AFF in the spring. Was counting on using my bonus money to pay for that, but, my company is not giving bonuses this year. Hopefully I will be able to save enough money. "Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away..." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
f1freak 0 #2 December 20, 2002 It would be easier to ask how many hours i dont spend on this site...Have fun... HAVE FUN... ...JUST DONT DIE Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
akaGQ 0 #3 December 20, 2002 Hey Jess, I believe Id be in the same boat as F1Freak Im just a skybum and well I think its safe to say I eat sleep and live skydiving so most of my time is spent in the air and the rest is spent well here at least for now....hehehe But welcome to the board and the world of skydiving. Blue Skies, -G. You must jump to know. No words can describe the incredible rush when the wind invites you to play. You are one of the few. For a brief moment you doubt, but the doubt is short lived. As gravity pulls you from the safety of the plane you understand. This is freedom. No turning back now, but who would want to? The dream of human flight is yours. For 60 seconds you are free. You know what it means to be a JUMPER. - GQ ... it was the love of the air and sky and flying, the lure of adventure, the appreciation of beauty ... -Charles Lindberg Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yardhippie 0 #4 December 20, 2002 Good to have ya... as far as how long are we on here? well lets just say... for a good while. Its good! As you will soon see. Goddam dirty hippies piss me off! ~GFD "What do I get for closing your rig?" ~ me "Anything you want." ~ female skydiver Mohoso Rodriguez #865 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #5 December 20, 2002 Hi Jess, welcome to the forums! She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
f1freak 0 #6 December 20, 2002 Quote Me...well, I've been pleasantly surprised every time Really???????HAVE FUN... ...JUST DONT DIE Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
outofit 0 #7 December 20, 2002 welcome! It is better to be dead and cool than alive and uncool! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #8 December 20, 2002 Quote Really??????? Yes, Travis, I even liked you. How can I not like a guy who would show me his nipples rings in a bar AND pick up the beer tab! She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
f1freak 0 #9 December 20, 2002 LOL... Oh yeah, thats right.... HAVE FUN... ...JUST DONT DIE Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eyeinthesky 0 #10 December 20, 2002 haha! now that'd be funny to see from the point of view of a stranger seeing you two!hey, i was stupid before stupid was cool! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
f1freak 0 #11 December 20, 2002 Hell, i think it would be funny to anyone.... HAVE FUN... ...JUST DONT DIE Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DZBone 0 #12 December 20, 2002 Welcome! Say goodby to productive work days! Quoteany jumpers from Ma? There are a few of us here, and some lurkers. I'm actually in RI, but when I jump at home, it at Pepperell or Orange. I think you can do a search in the member directory by state and/or dz. Where are you jumping? _________________________________________________ If you hadn't read this, would it have made a sound? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheBile 0 #13 December 20, 2002 Quote it seems like many of you really know each other pretty well. I don't know any of these low life tramp people. Welcome to the forums. Gerb I stir feelings in others they themselves don't understand. KA'CHOW ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jessd 0 #14 December 20, 2002 I did my tandems at Boston-Providence Skydiving Center in Lincoln. Everyone there was real nice. I was originally going to go to Pepperell, but, Lincoln was closer. "Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away..." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ladyskydiver 0 #15 December 20, 2002 Hi and welcome.Life is short! Break the rules! Forgive quickly! Kiss slowly! Love truly, Laugh uncontrollably. And never regret anything that made you smile. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DZBone 0 #16 December 20, 2002 QuoteI did my tandems at Boston-Providence Skydiving Center in Lincoln. Everyone there was real nice. I was originally going to go to Pepperell, but, Lincoln was closer. It would make sense for me to jump there (45 minute drive vs 2+ hours), but round reserves are apparently illegal in RI (They at least don't allow them at B-P). Go figure... _________________________________________________ If you hadn't read this, would it have made a sound? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jessd 0 #17 December 20, 2002 Have you ever jumped there? How often do you go to the DZ? That's one hell of a drive. I'm real new to this, so this may sound like a stupid question - what would make someone choos a round reserve over others? "Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away..." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,587 #18 December 20, 2002 He very possibly bought it new, or when round reserves were still pretty common for used gear. I know I bought mine new in 1981 or so... I still have it in my second rig. The rig dates from 1982. Wendy W.There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blewaway5 0 #19 December 20, 2002 welcome to the wide world of skydiving. [queen singing]and another one bites the dust[/queen singing] Truman Sparks for President Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
f1freak 0 #20 December 20, 2002 LOL.. I had a round in the first rig i bought... Thank god i never needed it HAVE FUN... ...JUST DONT DIE Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DZBone 0 #21 December 21, 2002 Quote Have you ever jumped there? How often do you go to the DZ? That's one hell of a drive. I'm real new to this, so this may sound like a stupid question - what would make someone choos a round reserve over others? lol! It came with the rig I bought used from my rigger. David Hersey, awesome guy. It still works great, landings just suck. I may a bit "large" for it as well. I haven't been jumping since my kid was born. My choice. I'll probably start back up again in the Spring, one or two weekends a month. Hopefully I will get new gear this summer, and can jump more often at B-P. BTW, 2 hours in only a long way in New England. I did the same drive every weekend I was in California, it didn't seem like such a big deal. _________________________________________________ If you hadn't read this, would it have made a sound? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Opie 0 #22 December 22, 2002 You would have loved it if you had NEEDED itthat bad, well if it's not too windy Jump number thirteen for me--round reserve ride, but hell all my mains had been round up till that point. It's' all good Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slotperfect 7 #23 December 22, 2002 Welcome! You may find by asking around that many people who are in very close communication with one another have never met. Glad to have you here. Kick off your shoes and stay a while! Arrive Safely John Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tb62871 0 #24 December 29, 2002 hi i'm new here too. i'm from MA as well. --TB Welcome my friends to the show that never ends. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
samp76 0 #25 December 29, 2002 Welcome to Dropzone. This site has a great deal of information and advice.Let go of the NUT!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
