And So I Shall.....

[SonnyChiba 0]

Hello all! I've been lurking dz.com ever since I started jumping in January '99. I mostly visit the Incidents forum. And no, it's not because I receive some sort of sick pleasure in reading about the accidents and mishaps, it's just I try to learn from the mistakes of others, as I would hope others would learn from mine.

So I started jumping in January of '99 at a really cool place called Skydive Orange in Orange, VA, a wonderful drop zone full of some of the greatest people I have ever met. January in VA is not the ideal month to start skydiving, but I persevered through the winter and obtained my license just as the warm spring rolled in that year.

I left Virginia just over a year ago and moved to California. The staff and regular jumpers at Skydive Elsinore made my transition from a smaller dz to a “big west coast dz” a comfortable one. Skydive Elsinore is a cool place, as many of you probably already know.

I’ve noticed there is somewhat of a unity amongst dz.com users…you always have people to jump with at drop zones you visit. Whether it be for a weekend because work took you to that area or if there is some sort of event or boogie. We all know the feeling of not knowing anyone at a new drop zone, but dz.com seems to help prevent that. And so, since I frequent other dz’s on a regular basis, I figure this would be a good way to meet people and to have someone to jump and hang out with when I do go somewhere…and to also reciprocate the same to those that are visiting Elsinore.

So that is my intro, albeit somewhat of a long one, but my introduction nonetheless. So I’ll be seeing you guys for sure…..

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[Muenkel 0]

Welcome Sonny. My home dz is Jumptown in Orange, Ma. I'm still a student, working through aff. If your travels ever brings you this way, let me know. Jumptown is a great dz, also with very friendly people.

Good luck,
Chris

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[Raefordite 0]

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I’ve noticed there is somewhat of a unity amongst dz.com users…

Yep knowing a few DZ.commers is a great way to break into a new Drop Zone!

Glad you finally posted!

[robskydiv 0]

Welcome SonnyChiba. We value your input and your friendship. Harry

[Shark 0]

Yeah, Mr. Sushi finally comes out of the shadows. Did you get my jump ticket yet?? Shoot. And no, the staff at El Snore does not like you. Well, may be the dude down under has it for you.
Hey, you going to the Eclipse??

[skymama 37]

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

[FliegendeWolf 0]

Leon Neon! HA HA HA! I remember those!!

A One that Isn't Cold is Scarcely a One at All

[SonnyChiba 0]

I had the sneaking suspicion that you would post one of your ever present smart-alecky remarks!
Yes, we'll be competing in the Total Eclipse this weekend. The pond swoop portion should prove very entertaining to onlookers seeing as how I haven't been on the pond in weeks! I'll be practicing on Friday, so if you want some comic relief to start off your 4th, just be at the pond.

I heard the Poker Run was a huge success......were you in it?

Oh...and what jump ticket?

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[Casie 0]

Welcome! When I get my Parachutist magazine for the month....the incidents are the first place I look. I too want to learn from others. Enjoy traveling to other dz's.......

~Porn Kitty
WARNING: Goldschlager causes extreme emotional outbursts!

[outofit 0]

welcome!

It is better to be dead and cool than alive and uncool!