bluepill 0 #1 October 28, 2009 My work is having ‘very short story’ writing competition going on until early December. It’s a bit of fun really with no serious prizes. (its expected that first prize will be either a signed chessy photo of the director or a bottle of wine) All you have to do is: • Compose an original story • Make sure it’s EXACTLY 50 words in length Examples (not written by me) are: “He ignored me again last night. Came into the house, slammed the door and put the telly on. I tried to be affectionate – sitting next to him on the sofa and touching his arm to show I cared but he pushed me away. Sometimes it’s not easy being a cat.” “Arrived home as normal. Following months of continuous wrangling, she’s finally taken the hint and rearranged the furniture. The television seems sharper and I managed to watch what I wanted for a change. I have to say the food was excellent, most enjoyable. And then it hit me. Wrong house.” I really want to submit a story about skydiving ideally in a positive way but I’m not having any luck composing something. Can anyone come up with anything? (If I use your submission I will give you the credit) Thanks BP Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites d_squared431 0 #2 October 28, 2009 I will write a little something for you tomorrow .... TPM Sister#130ONTIG#1 I love vodka.I love vodka cause it rhymes with Tuaca~LisaH You having a clean thought is like billyvance having a clean post.iluvtofly Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites MrDree 0 #3 October 28, 2009 Quote “Arrived home as normal. Following months of continuous wrangling, she’s finally taken the hint and rearranged the furniture. The television seems sharper and I managed to watch what I wanted for a change. I have to say the food was excellent, most enjoyable. And then it hit me. Wrong house.” Don't try this in the US, it could easily end in a bloodbath! (see the home defense thread...) "One day, your life will flash before your eyes. Make sure it's worth watching." Dudeist Skydiver #101 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Ketia0 0 #4 October 28, 2009 What happened to that other short story? the one that was jsut posted about flufl in the door, low pull and landing out?"In this game you can't predict the future. You just have to play the odds. "-JohnMitchell Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites airtwardo 7 #5 October 28, 2009 Quote What happened to that other short story? the one that was jsut posted about flufl in the door, low pull and landing out? You should write one about getting spanked on a rental Sabre! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Ketia0 0 #6 October 28, 2009 Red light turns on; my blood fills with excitement. Green light comes on and I step out the door. I release the handle and go into beautiful freefall. The time goes by quickly; time to pull the hacky. SLAM... My body aches, my eyes water... Last time I ever rent a rig"In this game you can't predict the future. You just have to play the odds. "-JohnMitchell Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites airtwardo 7 #7 October 28, 2009 Quote Red light turns on; my blood fills with excitement. Green light comes on and I step out the door. I release the handle and go into beautiful freefall. The time goes by quickly; time to pull the hacky. SLAM... My body aches, my eyes water... Last time I ever rent a rig Perfect! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Ketia0 0 #8 October 28, 2009 I got to jump my sabre 190.. And she opened up sooooo nice! Absolutely beautiful opening. Perfect flying!! Nice landing.. A little ground hungry she is though.. Ganna have to snap that out of her!! "In this game you can't predict the future. You just have to play the odds. "-JohnMitchell Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites airtwardo 7 #9 October 28, 2009 I tried to download the horny gorilla vid, but only the sound came through...I'll try again later this afternoon. Great jumping with you again...Spanky! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Ketia0 0 #10 October 28, 2009 yes it was a blast!!! Oh, i forgot to ask you to sign my logbook.... I need to go back and get some sigs... Hopefully i will remember next time! "In this game you can't predict the future. You just have to play the odds. "-JohnMitchell Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites jonstark 8 #11 October 28, 2009 Lemme tell you boys a fairy-tale. Once upon a time there was a place where it rained every day. The End. (snickering thru nose...) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites JackC 0 #12 October 28, 2009 You practice until you know it backwards. Every eventuality is rehersed and planned for until your skills are honed to exquisite perfection. The anticipation of that one flawless skydive envelopes your very soul. Exhausted at sunset with beer in hand, your logbook reads "fluffed the exit, pulled low, landed out". Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites airtwardo 7 #13 October 28, 2009 Quote You practice until you know it backwards. Every eventuality is rehersed and planned for until your skills are honed to exquisite perfection. The anticipation of that one flawless skydive envelopes your very soul. Exhausted at sunset with beer in hand, your logbook reads "fluffed the exit, pulled low, landed out". I think we have a winner! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites airtwardo 7 #14 October 28, 2009 The blazing blast of air and the smell of burning kerosene trigger the countdown as you crawl into the confining can of excitement. Whining drone of engines work to calm the anticipation. As the door opens, so do the endless possibilities. The 'why' is answered, as you dive into life. ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites JohnRich 4 #15 October 28, 2009 Why fall? Skies call! That's all. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites airtwardo 7 #16 October 28, 2009 Quote Why fall? Skies call! That's all. MAN SMALL Why Fall Skies Call That's All! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites kingbunky 3 #17 October 28, 2009 jump, pull, land, pack. jump, pull, land, pack. jump, pull, land, pack. jump, pull, land, pack. jump, pull, land, pack. jump, pull, land, pack. jump, pull, land, pack. jump, pull, land, pack. jump, pull, land, pack. jump, pull, land, pack. jump, pull, land, pack. jump, pull, land, pack. bonfire. beer."Hang on a sec, the young'uns are throwin' beer cans at a golf cart." MB4252 TDS699 killing threads since 2001 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites kkeenan 14 #18 October 28, 2009 "It was a dark and stormy night. the weather was so bad, only the Tandems were jumping..."_____________________________________ Dude, you are so awesome... Can I be on your ash jump ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites airtwardo 7 #19 October 28, 2009 No shit there I was, thought I was gonna die. Going through 1000 feet at terminal with nothing in my hand but a silkworm and a knitting needle... As time slowed down a calmness enveloped my being, only one thing left to do. GRAB GRASS! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Cheach 0 #20 October 28, 2009 Climbing to altitude. Student chickens out. Door shuts. Oh wait. I'm licensed. "Hop-n-pop?" the instructor asks. Better than nothing. Check my handles. One. Two. Three. Good. Gotta climb over him! Man, C-182s are small. Step. Dive. I hope he enjoyed my crack! Next time, check handles- pull up my pants.I woke up next to a blowup doll Ash....so what do you think? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites slcooper 0 #21 October 28, 2009 QuoteRed light turns on; my blood fills with excitement. Green light comes on and I step out the door. I release the handle and go into beautiful freefall. The time goes by quickly; time to pull the hacky. SLAM... My body aches, my eyes water... Last time I ever rent a rig I count 52....Why would anyone jump out of a perfectly good airplane? Cause the door was open! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites airtwardo 7 #22 October 28, 2009 Quote Quote Red light turns on; my blood fills with excitement. Green light comes on and I step out the door. I release the handle and go into beautiful freefall. The time goes by quickly; time to pull the hacky. SLAM... My body aches, my eyes water... Last time I ever rent a rig I count 52.... All better! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites MakeItHappen 15 #23 October 28, 2009 This is a story Twardo told me. I pulled up to the intersection and waited for the light to change. Cross traffic went left and right. A car made a left in front of me. People were directing traffic from inside their cars. How annoying is that? Then I realized that I was at a stop sign. .. Make It Happen Parachute History DiveMaker Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites airtwardo 7 #24 October 28, 2009 Guilty ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites MakeItHappen 15 #25 October 28, 2009 Ok Here's another true story. I knelt down next to my black rig and started to stow the brakes. A woman came up to me and stood over me. She asked what I was doing. I was on the next plane and had to pack quickly. Then she asked, "Why are you packing my rig?" .. Make It Happen Parachute History DiveMaker Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 Next Page 1 of 2 Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. 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d_squared431 0 #2 October 28, 2009 I will write a little something for you tomorrow .... TPM Sister#130ONTIG#1 I love vodka.I love vodka cause it rhymes with Tuaca~LisaH You having a clean thought is like billyvance having a clean post.iluvtofly Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MrDree 0 #3 October 28, 2009 Quote “Arrived home as normal. Following months of continuous wrangling, she’s finally taken the hint and rearranged the furniture. The television seems sharper and I managed to watch what I wanted for a change. I have to say the food was excellent, most enjoyable. And then it hit me. Wrong house.” Don't try this in the US, it could easily end in a bloodbath! (see the home defense thread...) "One day, your life will flash before your eyes. Make sure it's worth watching." Dudeist Skydiver #101 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ketia0 0 #4 October 28, 2009 What happened to that other short story? the one that was jsut posted about flufl in the door, low pull and landing out?"In this game you can't predict the future. You just have to play the odds. "-JohnMitchell Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #5 October 28, 2009 Quote What happened to that other short story? the one that was jsut posted about flufl in the door, low pull and landing out? You should write one about getting spanked on a rental Sabre! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ketia0 0 #6 October 28, 2009 Red light turns on; my blood fills with excitement. Green light comes on and I step out the door. I release the handle and go into beautiful freefall. The time goes by quickly; time to pull the hacky. SLAM... My body aches, my eyes water... Last time I ever rent a rig"In this game you can't predict the future. You just have to play the odds. "-JohnMitchell Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #7 October 28, 2009 Quote Red light turns on; my blood fills with excitement. Green light comes on and I step out the door. I release the handle and go into beautiful freefall. The time goes by quickly; time to pull the hacky. SLAM... My body aches, my eyes water... Last time I ever rent a rig Perfect! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ketia0 0 #8 October 28, 2009 I got to jump my sabre 190.. And she opened up sooooo nice! Absolutely beautiful opening. Perfect flying!! Nice landing.. A little ground hungry she is though.. Ganna have to snap that out of her!! "In this game you can't predict the future. You just have to play the odds. "-JohnMitchell Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #9 October 28, 2009 I tried to download the horny gorilla vid, but only the sound came through...I'll try again later this afternoon. Great jumping with you again...Spanky! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ketia0 0 #10 October 28, 2009 yes it was a blast!!! Oh, i forgot to ask you to sign my logbook.... I need to go back and get some sigs... Hopefully i will remember next time! "In this game you can't predict the future. You just have to play the odds. "-JohnMitchell Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jonstark 8 #11 October 28, 2009 Lemme tell you boys a fairy-tale. Once upon a time there was a place where it rained every day. The End. (snickering thru nose...) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JackC 0 #12 October 28, 2009 You practice until you know it backwards. Every eventuality is rehersed and planned for until your skills are honed to exquisite perfection. The anticipation of that one flawless skydive envelopes your very soul. Exhausted at sunset with beer in hand, your logbook reads "fluffed the exit, pulled low, landed out". Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #13 October 28, 2009 Quote You practice until you know it backwards. Every eventuality is rehersed and planned for until your skills are honed to exquisite perfection. The anticipation of that one flawless skydive envelopes your very soul. Exhausted at sunset with beer in hand, your logbook reads "fluffed the exit, pulled low, landed out". I think we have a winner! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #14 October 28, 2009 The blazing blast of air and the smell of burning kerosene trigger the countdown as you crawl into the confining can of excitement. Whining drone of engines work to calm the anticipation. As the door opens, so do the endless possibilities. The 'why' is answered, as you dive into life. ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnRich 4 #15 October 28, 2009 Why fall? Skies call! That's all. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #16 October 28, 2009 Quote Why fall? Skies call! That's all. MAN SMALL Why Fall Skies Call That's All! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kingbunky 3 #17 October 28, 2009 jump, pull, land, pack. jump, pull, land, pack. jump, pull, land, pack. jump, pull, land, pack. jump, pull, land, pack. jump, pull, land, pack. jump, pull, land, pack. jump, pull, land, pack. jump, pull, land, pack. jump, pull, land, pack. jump, pull, land, pack. jump, pull, land, pack. bonfire. beer."Hang on a sec, the young'uns are throwin' beer cans at a golf cart." MB4252 TDS699 killing threads since 2001 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kkeenan 14 #18 October 28, 2009 "It was a dark and stormy night. the weather was so bad, only the Tandems were jumping..."_____________________________________ Dude, you are so awesome... Can I be on your ash jump ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #19 October 28, 2009 No shit there I was, thought I was gonna die. Going through 1000 feet at terminal with nothing in my hand but a silkworm and a knitting needle... As time slowed down a calmness enveloped my being, only one thing left to do. GRAB GRASS! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cheach 0 #20 October 28, 2009 Climbing to altitude. Student chickens out. Door shuts. Oh wait. I'm licensed. "Hop-n-pop?" the instructor asks. Better than nothing. Check my handles. One. Two. Three. Good. Gotta climb over him! Man, C-182s are small. Step. Dive. I hope he enjoyed my crack! Next time, check handles- pull up my pants.I woke up next to a blowup doll Ash....so what do you think? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slcooper 0 #21 October 28, 2009 QuoteRed light turns on; my blood fills with excitement. Green light comes on and I step out the door. I release the handle and go into beautiful freefall. The time goes by quickly; time to pull the hacky. SLAM... My body aches, my eyes water... Last time I ever rent a rig I count 52....Why would anyone jump out of a perfectly good airplane? Cause the door was open! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #22 October 28, 2009 Quote Quote Red light turns on; my blood fills with excitement. Green light comes on and I step out the door. I release the handle and go into beautiful freefall. The time goes by quickly; time to pull the hacky. SLAM... My body aches, my eyes water... Last time I ever rent a rig I count 52.... All better! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MakeItHappen 15 #23 October 28, 2009 This is a story Twardo told me. I pulled up to the intersection and waited for the light to change. Cross traffic went left and right. A car made a left in front of me. People were directing traffic from inside their cars. How annoying is that? Then I realized that I was at a stop sign. .. Make It Happen Parachute History DiveMaker Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #24 October 28, 2009 Guilty ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MakeItHappen 15 #25 October 28, 2009 Ok Here's another true story. I knelt down next to my black rig and started to stow the brakes. A woman came up to me and stood over me. She asked what I was doing. I was on the next plane and had to pack quickly. Then she asked, "Why are you packing my rig?" .. Make It Happen Parachute History DiveMaker Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
