hmatousek 0 #1 June 13, 2003 Many times I haved gazed at the screen watching others post items. It took me a while but I am finally here with you guys now that I know how to work everything. I'm not great on the computer but at least I am trying. I have been jumping in Hinkley since September of last year. I agree with all that I have heard about the wonderful people and communities formed by skydiving. I have visited eight different dz's over the past six months and have not found one that I did not like. I have learned that when you skydive you always have friends. Shortly I will be moving to Houston and hope to discover the great things Texas has to offer. If anyone currently has a dz that they jump near Houston I would love to hear from you. Thanks! Heather Life doesn't have to be perfect to be wonderful.Life doesn't have to be perfect in order to be beautiful! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #2 June 13, 2003 Welcome to the forums! We have quite a few Texans around here, I'm sure they'll chime in pretty soon.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
TheRus 0 #3 June 13, 2003 Welcome! I'm not a Texan, but as an Arkansan I'm sure I'll pass through your state eventually. Yeah, it's fine, we'll walk down the line. Leave our rain, a cold trade for warm sunshine You my friend, I will defend... and if we change, well, I love you anyway Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflyfrog 0 #4 June 13, 2003 Hey Heather, We at Hinckley will miss you... Blue skies wherever you go! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,587 #5 June 13, 2003 Hi, dude. Just cozy on up to the bar, here, pfffft. I live in Houston. It's a pretty big city, with 3 DZs, on the NW (Skydive Houston), SW (Houston Skydiving Center -- new) and S (Skydive Spaceland) sides respectively. Each says they're about 30 minutes from downtown, 2 out of the 3 lie about it, and the third one only doesn't if you drive real fast . There's also Skydive Aggieland, about 1 1/2 hrs away. But all are close by any reasonable DZ standards. Houston Skydiving Center (King Air?) is an unknown quantity, thought to be likely to specialize in tandem students. SD Houston (1 Otter) has had some flux lately, and they're looking for inputs on what people want -- great opportunity. Skydive Spaceland (2 Otters) is a busy commercial DZ with a good population. I'm closest to it, so I jump there most often. But I go out of my way to SD Houston sometimes, too. 2 out of the 3 have websites available through the Dropzones link at the top of the page. So PM me when you get closer to showing up, and consider putting your picture as your avatar and posting in Talkback when you get close to coming, so we can all laugh and point at you 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
katiebear21 0 #6 June 14, 2003 QuoteI have learned that when you skydive you always have friends. Welcome to the forums - another place to make great friends! Katie Get your PMS glass necklace here Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtval 0 #7 June 14, 2003 heather glad you found us! welcome! I put a few tutorial posts in here...Ill pop them up again! for some reason a few ppl have found the way I typed them up top be easier to follow! hopefully you will too! dont hesitate to ask questions!My photos My Videos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
outofit 0 #8 June 17, 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
robskydiv 0 #9 June 17, 2003 Houston, we have a problem. There's a jumper out there and you need to bring him in for a landing. matousek, check the back of yor parachutist magazine, or PM Wendy. Hope you find the best DZ ever. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndyMan 7 #10 June 18, 2003 Oh lord. Another hinckley hottie online.... _Am__ You put the fun in "funnel" - craichead. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydive84 0 #11 June 18, 2003 Good day Adi Edit - woo hoo i just moved up in the ranks!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
craichead 0 #12 June 18, 2003 Woohoo! Hi Heather! Glad to see you finally made it on to DZ.com. Now you must become a post-whore like the rest of us. (This is Piriya by the way...) -P__ "Scared of love, love and aeroplanes...falling out, I said takes no brains." -- Andy Partridge (XTC) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
