jimmytavino 16 #1 September 16, 2008 big day today september 16th... anniversary... for jmy... This date marks the day I enjoyed my First Flight in ANY airplane....... also the same day that i made my # 1 parachute jump... it was 1972.... i'd never been IN a plane before...( i was just a kid, and had never FLOWN, anywhere) a year and a half later,,, i had almost 200 jumps when i first ever LANDED in an airplane.... true story.....4 years ago i was near the very airport where i did my static line training,,,it was 9-16... That airport was a DZ for only a short time, back then... but is now still a fairly active airport , with lots of G A aircraft, and a flight school. so anyway. i am nearby so i think to myself,,, "I'm gonna stop by there and just walk around a bit..." I always can recall that first jump day, VERY vividly,,, even though it was so long ago..( it was a saturday) so, anyway,,, I pull into the parking lot, and while there were many parking spots, up near the buildings, for some reason, I pull to the right and park off on the far edge of the lot... I get outta the van,,, and look down, at the blacktop.... and see... a Penny... a copper penny... well i'm the kinda guy who WILL pick up a penny,,, and so I do... I look at it, check the date, and nearly faint.... It is dated 1972.......I swear on a stack of bibles... It says 1972... and this was in the year 2004..... whoa.... so i thought THAT was pretty cool... stuck the coin in my pocket, strolled around a while, shot the breeze with a few pilots, then left to continue my work day.... wild , weird and Wonderful!!!! jmy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
futuredivot 0 #2 September 16, 2008 Thanks for sharing that memoryYou are only as strong as the prey you devour Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #3 September 16, 2008 serendipity 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
DSE 5 #4 September 16, 2008 "Him!" You rock, Jimmy...Very nice story, thx for sharing it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bluepill 0 #5 September 16, 2008 Quote it was 1972.... i'd never been IN a plane before...( i was just a kid, and had never FLOWN, anywhere) a year and a half later,,, i had almost 200 jumps before i ever LANDED in an airplane.... Great story. I hope you kept that penny. BP Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aardvarkeater 0 #6 September 16, 2008 Great story Jimmy. Hey I just realized we both share the same sky birthday! It's been two year today for me. Muff Brother #4026 Loco Zapatos Rodriguez SCR #14793 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
micduran 0 #7 September 16, 2008 Thanks for sharing your story Jimmy! Him, him . . . for you. Happy skybirthday. Be patient with the faults of others; they have to be patient with yours. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Peej 0 #8 September 16, 2008 Congratulations and happy skybirthday dude! Hope i can jumps as long as you have Advertisio Rodriguez / Sky Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tmaricle55 0 #9 September 16, 2008 Happy Sky Birthday Jimmy!! Lots of happy thoughts and blue skies!! Muff Brother # 3883, SCR # 14796 ICD # 1 - Pres. Yeah, I noticed and I think it's funny! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpwally 0 #10 September 16, 2008 should have bought a lottery ticket that day.............smile, be nice, enjoy life FB # - 1083 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 35 #11 September 16, 2008 Great story! The penny was freaky though. "Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
popsjumper 2 #12 September 16, 2008 You know, Jimmy. Whenever anyone mentions sitting around the bonfire sharing a beer, passing on knowledge and/or just simply telling stories, YOU are the first person I always think of. Thanks again, big guy. You know you are always welcome here at the Farm if you ever make it down here.My reality and yours are quite different. I think we're all Bozos on this bus. Falcon5232, SCS8170, SCSA353, POPS9398, DS239 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
porpoishead 8 #13 September 16, 2008 right on Jim, congrats bud " fuck him" if you want a friend feed any animal Perry Farrell Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimmytavino 16 #14 September 17, 2008 good deal. thanks Pops.. i Do still have that coin.and,,, I did buy 2 scratch-offs that day.. Win for Life..... ( only I DIDN'T... ) ( can i get my money back?? these lottery tickets, are defective ... ) i really like co-incidences aardvark,,,, on the day that you were enjoying your # 1 skydive,,, I was experiencing my most recent reserve deployment....9-16-06........( a whole 'nother story)... i learned that day,, that a shoulder injury would require switching over to a left side BOC...been good to go, since... thanks to all... skydive often, skydive safely , skydive with friends. georgia, georgia, on my mind... jmy POPS 3935 scr scs nscr Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
micduran 0 #15 September 17, 2008 Quote You know you are always welcome here at the Farm if you ever make it down here. Yeah - what he said. Be patient with the faults of others; they have to be patient with yours. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 226 #16 September 17, 2008 Himmmmmmmmm . . .I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
