hcsvader 1 #1 September 3, 2011 For a while anyway... It sucks, and I am kinda of scared. I will be hanging up my rig for an unknown amount of time. I am not quitting the sport, I am just going to do some other things in life that for numerous reasons won't involve jumping. I am excited as can be about these new adventures, but at the same time I am very tempted to just take my rig and this huge pile of cash I have ang just go live in a tent in Eloy and jump my fucking brains out for the next 6 months... but the more I think about it, I just can't do that. Since I have started jumping I have travelled quite a bit. Jumped at over 40 dz's in 4 years, pretty cool hey, yet I feel that I have missed the plot in many of these places that I have visted because I was too busy trying to get out and jump. I just spent a year travelling around australia jumping at every DZ I could find, going to every boogie I could and after a year in Australia it feels like haven't experienced much of it at all. When I wasn't jumping, I was working 12 hour days 7 days a week trying to make money for the next boogie. In a couple of weeks i am putting my life into a backpack and heading off on a new adventure and leaving my rig behind. I'll see ya when I see ya Have you seen my pants? it"s a rough life, Livin' the dream >:) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JerseyShawn 0 #2 September 3, 2011 "Without adventure civilization is in full decay" Alfred North Whitehead Safe travels to wherever you may venture Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dzdiva 7 #3 September 3, 2011 Good for you!! Enjoy! "It's not just a daydream if you choose to make it your life..." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lost_n_confuzd 0 #4 September 3, 2011 Best of luck wherever you go! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldwomanc6 60 #5 September 3, 2011 God bless! Be safe and have fun A new chapter... lisa WSCR 594 FB 1023 CBDB 9 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #6 September 3, 2011 Quote I just spent a year travelling around australia jumping at every DZ I could find, In a couple of weeks i am putting my life into a backpack and heading off on a new adventure and leaving my rig behind. I'll see ya when I see ya Umm you didn't travel AROUND OZ, you did the east coast thingWho's looking after your Rig Rob, I'm happy to if you like., it will be well secure and in good hands here.You are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldwomanc6 60 #7 September 3, 2011 "Embrace the new, don't forget the old, and enjoy it fully" The Namesakelisa WSCR 594 FB 1023 CBDB 9 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
npgraphicdesign 3 #8 September 4, 2011 Good luck brotha...enjoy whatever adventures you pursue. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpsalot-2 3 #9 September 4, 2011 Do what makes you happy..........( don't sell your rig though )........... Life is short ... jump often. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Krip 2 #10 September 4, 2011 Quote Do what makes you happy..........( don't sell your rig though )........... Hi hcsvader Sounds like it's time to take a break for a while. Been there done thatDefinately keep your rig but if you got a AAD that has a limited shelf life in your rig you might want to consider selling it before it depreciates any further. We got bit in the butt on a cypress that we had stored for 6 yr's. read the requirements for the 4 yr and 8 yr check very carefully. R.I.P.One Jump Wonder Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
timber 4 #11 September 4, 2011 Friends don't let friends sell their rigs! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #12 September 4, 2011 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
Shell666 0 #13 September 4, 2011 Take care of yourself, my dear. Enjoy your adventure!!! 'Shell Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hcsvader 1 #14 September 4, 2011 Im not selling my rig, although I have really thought about it. Senfing it to a rigger for safe keep and to get some wrk done on it. Cypres need it's 8 year done so Im having that done. I help off on downsiing this year knowing that this ight happen so that when i come back I will still have a canopy that is very familiar to me. There is just way to much uncertainty with what I will be doing with myself in the next year. It's all very exciting and I have absolutely no idea where I will end up. It's gonna be fun Have you seen my pants? it"s a rough life, Livin' the dream >:) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Divinfool 0 #15 September 4, 2011 Like my ol' Irish dad says: May the road rise to meet you, May the wind be always at your back, May the sun shine warm upon your face, The rains fall soft upon your fields and, Until we meet again, May God hold you in the palm of His hand.Fear is the thief of dreams..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #16 September 4, 2011 Quote Like my ol' Irish dad says: May the road rise to meet you, May the wind be always at your back, May the sun shine warm upon your face, The rains fall soft upon your fields and, Until we meet again, May God hold you in the palm of His hand. Or don't let the door smack you on your arse as it closeshave a great trip (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
amstalder 0 #17 September 4, 2011 Next month marks a year since my last jump. I know I won't jump again for at least a year and a half. It sucked handing over my rig for safe keeping, but this last year has been worth taking the time off. The sky will be waiting for you when you're ready to return Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grimmie 186 #18 September 4, 2011 In search of naked rocks? Have a great adventure. Just because your not jumping for a bit, keep us posted on your travels. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squirrel 0 #19 September 5, 2011 "For once you have tasted flight you will walk the earth with your eyes turned skywards, for there you have been and there you will long to return." ________________________________ Where is Darwin when you need him? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pincheck 0 #20 September 5, 2011 Don't see the problem mate. I have a number of different interests and some times. Time wise its not worked out for jumping or one of the others sometimes i can combine them other times i can't, that's life. One thing i have learned Don't be a one horse pony, as it makes you appreciate the interests all the more Good luck with the traveling my Niece went on a 2 year round the world trip with he boyfriend couple years ago and i was just surprised she came back Billy-Sonic Haggis Flickr-Fun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piisfish 140 #21 September 5, 2011 is it hung like its owner ? The glory thread wants to know scissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nataly 38 #22 September 5, 2011 I know what you mean about travelling with the rig... I've been to Empuria many times, but I don't feel like I've ever been to Spain It's all good... Sometimes ya need to jump; sometimes ya need something else. Just try to do what makes you happy "There is no problem so bad you can't make it worse." - Chris Hadfield « Sors le martinet et flagelle toi indigne contrôleuse de gestion. » - my boss Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theonlyski 8 #23 September 5, 2011 Quote Next month marks a year since my last jump. I know I won't jump again for at least a year and a half. It sucked handing over my rig for safe keeping, but this last year has been worth taking the time off. The sky will be waiting for you when you're ready to return Not for me, I got new gear! "I may be a dirty pirate hooker...but I'm not about to go stand on the corner." iluvtofly DPH -7, TDS 578, Muff 5153, SCR 14890 I'm an asshole, and I approve this message Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
