DivinDon 0 #1 January 25, 2003 Hello to all I wanted to start off by giving thanks to the administrator and moderators of this site.I have been on here reading valuable information from numerous posts which has helped me quit a bit.My name is Don I did my first of three tandem jumps Oct. 2002 and I can honestly say it was the most beautiful experience I have ever had in my 33 yrs. of life,since then all I can really concentrate on is starting my student training.For me it was something I watched on TV and said ooooh I want to try that not for the speed or rush but when I seen a skydiver I seen a thing that I can only describe as beauty,pure and simple.Well before I bore you all to death with my ramblings I just want to say hello to all of you beautiful freefalling humans that trully live your lives to the fullest Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CrazyIvan 0 #2 January 25, 2003 Hey, welcome and enjoy it!!! This board of FULL of info, browse thru the forums and you will see.__________________________________________ Blue Skies and May the Force be with you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
outofit 0 #3 January 25, 2003 welcome! It is better to be dead and cool than alive and uncool! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
numbknuckle 0 #4 January 25, 2003 Hey Don yeah, skydiving is a beuatiful thing, huh. I like to say Bad Ass though, that way my friends don't look at me funny.I used to look out of the window on flights to vacation spots and wonder what it would be like out there with the clouds. I even spent a little too much time gazing out of Vegas hotel windows wondering what the fall would be like. Skydiving is where its at. Did I say Hi? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jessd 0 #5 January 25, 2003 Hi. I feel the same way. Have done three tandems and looking forward to AFF in the spring when the DZ opens back up. "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
skycop 0 #6 January 26, 2003 Hello and welcome!! Come on over to the levee and i'll buy ya a beer! Blue Skies "Just 'cause I'm simple, don't mean I'm stewpid!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 20 #7 January 26, 2003 We have quite a few on here that live or jump in Ohio... come up to Skydive Greene County some time this summer and the beer is on me Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DivinDon 0 #8 January 26, 2003 I have been itching to go up there (Greene County) I have heard a lot of good things about that DZ no doubt I will be up there this spring looking around hopefully I will see you and cash in on that beer Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DivinDon 0 #9 January 26, 2003 Where is the levee located? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dumpster 0 #10 January 26, 2003 Welcome, bro! And worry aboout boring us here- You'll bore enough whuffos after you start jumping more. But then again, they're whuffos, so that's to be expected! Easy Does It Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DivinDon 0 #11 January 26, 2003 After I jumped I tried to find someone that might want to go with me,boy was I surprised I thought everyone wanted to jump out of an airplane. I then got all the questions of why and what for. I don't even try to answer I just shake my head and look up. I know why and thats good enough for me Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ladyskydiver 0 #12 January 26, 2003 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
Dumpster 0 #13 January 26, 2003 I starting to tell people, "If I have to explain, you wouldn't understand!" Easy Does It Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #14 January 27, 2003 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
DivinDon 0 #15 January 27, 2003 I took the time to research before I did my 1st tandem, took the 4th weekend to find the place I went to and it was well worth the wait.I met some of the nicest people I have ever met in my life.They took the time to approach me and find out what I was wanting to do.The first weekend I just watched/lurked didn't even try to inquire about anything a skydiver landed took off his rig and started talking with me, told me instead of going straight into AFF to try a tandem 1st,glad I took his advice.I feel it gave me some insight to what was to be expected,the next weekend I took my first plane ride wow what a view 10500 ft.door opens I look out (1st jumper in line)and I new right then this was the thing I had been searching for total freedom.The next weekend I did 2 more tandem jumps weather got cold and I started searching the web when I found this site.It is really nice to be able to learn while waiting for weather to break.I am very anxous to get started.Thanks to all for the nice welcome this site kicks butt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blewaway5 0 #16 January 28, 2003 Welcome to the forums, and if there is one thing you'll never be able to do that's bore a bunch of skydivers by talking about skydiving and how beautiful it is. Truman Sparks for President Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #18 January 28, 2003 Welcome Don! How is the weather up there in O... H... ' 10 ' Gravity...may the force be with you! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
XtremeSA 0 #19 January 28, 2003 Hi there and welcome from sunny South Africa. Trust me, once you start jumping on your own you'll have tons more fun.Remember, down here is where we live, but up there, we're most alive!Blue skies and keep posting... Ciao Etienne Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DivinDon 0 #20 January 28, 2003 Weather is nasty up here shouldn't be long though(I hope)for warmer weather looking foward to the DZ to open back up just so I can go out there Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DivinDon 0 #21 January 28, 2003 I cannot hardly stand the wait any longer.I find myself consumed with this its in everything I do and think,man I am ready just need a little heat. I read a post a day or two ago and they talked of temps. in the 60's sounded so wonderful,but makes me itch that much more ,I can see myself doing a little winter traveling next year, either south or west,hopefully if all is right with the universe Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yardhippie 0 #22 January 29, 2003 Hallo. Its good to have ya! Enjoy!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
lewmonst 0 #23 February 2, 2003 Hey Don, welcome to our sky... it is an amazing place, and you'll find with each jump that it becomes more and more amazing. so Cincinnati eh, another one in the making. i live on the eastside near the kenwood mall. there is a good little contingent of us here that jump in Richmond, Indiana as well. I go to both Richmond and Greene County. Check them both out, you'll find friendly people everywhere. But it is a good idea to not change dropzones for your training, just for consistency and so that the staff knows you and knows how you've been taught. But when you get your A license, you'll find it's always cool to check out new dropzones. if you're bored this time of year in cincinnati, i feel your pain... need to know anything local, give me a shout. peacehttp://www.exitshot.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rocketdog 0 #24 February 3, 2003 Hey Don!! How's the cold Ohio weather treatin you? i go to Miami University (Oxford) ya know, and i'm wishing it was nicer so i could jump =) Welcome & if you ever get a chance, come to Skydive Wayne County and make a jump!!! *Hope to see u there* Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DivinDon 0 #25 February 3, 2003 wow nice out today for a change wonder if anyone around here was able to take advantage of it.I will be out looking around soon as weather brakes maybe i will get to see you out there Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
