mdrejhon 8 #1 July 17, 2009 Hello, Know a gay/lesbian/bi friend at your dropzone? Let them know that a Facebook group exists for them. Tell them to search "rainbow skydivers" or "gay skydiving" on Facebook. (This will automatically lead them to this RainbowSkydivers clicky). Everytime I travel to a new large dropzone, I'm often surprised that there is always at least one or two fellow "RainbowSkydiver" who aren't in the know, or didn't know about us, or never heard of Rainbow Boogie, especially newer skydivers who haven't been around in 2006. Some even quit skydiving because they don't find anyone to relate to, while others like me just "blend in". The existing Facebook group has at least one member from almost every major North American dropzone. So.... Do your part, raise a little awareness! You know, "that" person at your dropzone. Yes, tell that single skydiver about the RainbowSkydivers group. (or guy without girlfriend/wife, girl without boyfriend/hubby!). Yes, the one that cleverly evades those gay jokes around the bonfire. Yes, the ones with the purple jumpsuit -- but watch out for the meterosexual ones Yes, the girl/guy that has the rainbow-star patch on his jumpsuit. Yes, that stereotypical Bruno-like guy that goes beep on your gaydar. Yes, or just that ordinary everyday jumper guy who's already told you he's gay. (Okay, I'm just kidding about SOME of the above. Most fall under the last bullet, actually.) The more people in this group, the more awareness there is for the once-every-3-year Rainbow Boogie events, and it helps supports the event in the future too! Help your fellow skydiver, tell him/her about the RainbowSkydivers Facebook group! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LuckyMcSwervy 0 #2 July 17, 2009 I'm not gay but I am *really* looking forward to the 2009 Rainbow Boogie at Cross Keys!! It is going to be a fabulous weekend!! Always be kinder than you feel. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
labrys 0 #3 July 20, 2009 This is going to be good fun, guys.Owned by Remi #? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
warpedskydiver 0 #4 July 20, 2009 Notice he said Rainbow, not Rainbo... Do not mistake thatHe might be ready to laugh it off, or maybe not. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LuckyMcSwervy 0 #5 July 20, 2009 Quote Notice he said Rainbow, not Rainbo... Do not mistake thatHe might be ready to laugh it off, or maybe not. I don't get what you mean. Either way, I hear Mark's a really great guy and we're really looking forward to this boogie at CK! Always be kinder than you feel. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
warpedskydiver 0 #6 July 20, 2009 Did you ever do AFP? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LuckyMcSwervy 0 #7 July 20, 2009 Quote Did you ever do AFP? No. I went right from my 1st tandem to my A License. Something about being a natural... I didn't need all of that fancy book learning and other stuff. Just strapped a rig to my front and pushed me out of the Otter. It worked out. Always be kinder than you feel. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nutz 0 #8 July 20, 2009 Rainbo is bubble gum. "Don't! Get! Eliminated!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nutz 0 #10 July 20, 2009 Maybe it is Rainblo, I dunno, it's Monday. Edit: Man, that is funnier / more embarassing isn't it. "Don't! Get! Eliminated!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy9o8 3 #11 July 20, 2009 Quote Quote Notice he said Rainbow, not Rainbo... Do not mistake thatHe might be ready to laugh it off, or maybe not. I don't get what you mean. That's because you're sane. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
warpedskydiver 0 #12 July 20, 2009 Maybe you just don't have a fucking clueKeep insulting, it is what you are best at. Of course you think you are better and smarter than anyone else. But the rest of us are laughing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy9o8 3 #13 July 20, 2009 Half the time, nobody can fathom what the fuck you're talking about. The other half, they do understand, but manage to get their foil hats on in time to avoid permanent damage. You're embarrassing yourself. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mdrejhon 8 #14 July 20, 2009 Shaddup and drink the beer. There's plenty of hot straight girls coming with us, anyway. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LuckyMcSwervy 0 #15 July 20, 2009 Quote Shaddup and drink the beer. There's plenty of hot straight girls coming with us, anyway. That's all they need to hear. Always be kinder than you feel. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mdrejhon 8 #16 July 21, 2009 Quote Quote Shaddup and drink the beer. There's plenty of hot straight girls coming with us, anyway. That's all they need to hear. Yourself included. (They may ask if you're single, though.) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OlympiaStoica 0 #17 July 21, 2009 Joined ... thanks O Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LuckyMcSwervy 0 #18 July 21, 2009 Quote Quote Quote Shaddup and drink the beer. There's plenty of hot straight girls coming with us, anyway. That's all they need to hear. Yourself included. (They may ask if you're single, though.) Always be kinder than you feel. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mdrejhon 8 #19 July 21, 2009 Quote Joined ... thanks Coming to Rainbow Boogie 2009? P.S. Since this thread started, we've had four people join the RainbowSkydivers Facebook group! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LuckyMcSwervy 0 #20 July 21, 2009 Quote Quote Joined ... thanks Coming to Rainbow Boogie 2009? P.S. Since this thread started, we've had four people join the RainbowSkydivers Facebook group! I was one of them!! Always be kinder than you feel. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mdrejhon 8 #21 July 21, 2009 Quote Quote Quote Joined ... thanks Coming to Rainbow Boogie 2009? P.S. Since this thread started, we've had four people join the RainbowSkydivers Facebook group! I was one of them!! If you ever run into Kirsten Johnson (the Gay Way organizer of the last Rainbow Boogie) please say hello to her. She's always looking for other RainbowSkydivers, and is at Spaceland. She probably doesn't even know you exist, yet... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LuckyMcSwervy 0 #22 July 21, 2009 Quote Quote Quote Quote Joined ... thanks Coming to Rainbow Boogie 2009? P.S. Since this thread started, we've had four people join the RainbowSkydivers Facebook group! I was one of them!! If you ever run into Kirsten Johnson (the Gay Way organizer of the last Rainbow Boogie) please say hello to her. She's always looking for other RainbowSkydivers, and is at Spaceland. She probably doesn't even know you exist, yet... I joined the FB page for the Rainbow Boogie at Cross Keys to keep up on the boogie happenings...Always be kinder than you feel. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LisaH 0 #23 July 21, 2009 Kirsten is awesome. I met her at Skyfest in '07. Be yourself! MooOOooOoo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mdrejhon 8 #24 July 22, 2009 Quote Kirsten is awesome. I met her at Skyfest in '07. She won't be able to come this year, but hopefully for the next one (Rainbow Boogie 2012 or thereabouts? Perris or Chicago you've been warned) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mdrejhon 8 #25 July 24, 2009 Less than two weeks till Rainbow Boogie 2009 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
