Squeak 17 #1 June 17, 2007 How did you AFF1 go today detail girl detail, and pic/video too OH and 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
cocheese 0 #2 June 17, 2007 I've been wanting to know all day too. Interesting subject, this Jewels. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jewels 0 #3 June 17, 2007 OH, THE SHAME!!!! No jump--but not for the lack of effort. Sartre and I got there at about 10:15 or 10:30 and they put together a load for us at manifest, but it was load 14, which meant that we had some time. Okay, a LOT of time. We waited, along with all of the other fabulous people around here who have been nothing but patient and supportive about this jump. I did the AFF refresher stuff and practiced the incredibly complicated Level 1 dive flow. Finally, about 2:30 or so, they called our load and I got on all the gear, right down to the rig. They gave the 10-minute call and I was sweating bullets but still standing, so I figured I might have been capable of making the jump. Then, in almost the same breath that they gave the ten-minute call, they called a weather delay. I have no idea where the clouds and rain came from. It was in the 90s and sunny all day long and if you looked out of the hangar to the east, it was STILL perfectly sunny and beautiful. A storm had come in over the mountains, though. So, all the gear came off and we waited . . . and waited . . . . I checked with the instructor who was doing this jump with me, and he was still willing to wait it out a bit but also had to leave for work at another job by 4:30. It was clearing but they still hadn't taken the next load at 4:00, so I called it a day. At that point, they could've called a load for the next three minutes and I don't think I could've made it. I had been on high anxiety mode all day long and came crashing down when they called the weather delay. I have to try this again but the biggest thing is that I have to thank everybody who was there to encourage me and who waited around in case our load ever got to go. And the BIGGER thanks go to Sartre, who hauled my pathetic rear end up there and waited ALL DAY for a jump that still hasn't happened. I don't take it for granted and I probably owe a lot more than BEER. (Oh, and given that this is the second time that I've been willing to jump and the weather refused to cooperate, I have also promised to stay away from the dz on any important jumping days since I apparently bring rain wherever I go.) TPM Sister #102 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sartre 0 #4 June 17, 2007 Aw, thanks for the thanks, Sweetie, but it's never ever a struggle for me to hang out on a sunny day at the dz. Especially with such sparkling company! (Though to be honest, you sparkled much more after the margarita at Wahoo's!!) I think you owe beer for finishing an entire drink. It's the first time I've seen you do so. You'll make a skydiver yet.Big old hugs to you for trying your damndest to jump out of an airplane today, and for the second time, getting rained out. Such is the nature of this sport, that's for sure. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #5 June 17, 2007 ok weather happens to all of usSo when is the reschedule? 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
Jewels 0 #6 June 17, 2007 Quote (Though to be honest, you sparkled much more after the margarita at Wahoo's!!) That was the best part of the non-jump! Whatever they put in that thing could power the space shuttle. Not sure yet on the reschedule, Squeak. Vonnie might have the right idea about getting me on sedatives first. . . . TPM Sister #102 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sartre 0 #7 June 17, 2007 Well, I made a feeble attempt today after the swooping competition. But she easily deflected me. Soon. I just know it. She might be like one of those skittish horses you have to blindfold before you can get them to board the trailer. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jewels 0 #8 June 17, 2007 Quote She might be like one of those skittish horses you have to blindfold before you can get them to board the trailer. Blindfolds are good. I told you I don't want to see what's out there. "Skittish" is the perfect word. If you're trying to be polite about it, that is. TPM Sister #102 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sartre 0 #9 June 17, 2007 Oh great, now you're going to get all those disturbing PM's with offers to blindfold you. I really hope you only accept my offer though. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,590 #10 June 18, 2007 Quote Oh great, now you're going to get all those disturbing PM's with offers to blindfold you. I really hope you only accept my offer though. Girl-on-girl?!"There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sartre 0 #11 June 18, 2007 Well, you know, we've had a couple of offers....what makes you worthy? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sartre 0 #13 June 18, 2007 Yeah, that's right, sitting back quietly and letting me start the trouble. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jewels 0 #14 June 18, 2007 You know it!!! TPM Sister #102 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,590 #15 June 18, 2007 Quote Well, you know, we've had a couple of offers....what makes you worthy? Well...gee...if I was only allowed into the places where I was worthy, I'd never have any fun!"There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jewels 0 #16 June 18, 2007 Quote Quote Well, you know, we've had a couple of offers....what makes you worthy? Well...gee...if I was only allowed into the places where I was worthy, I'd never have any fun! Well, you know, he's local. . . .TPM Sister #102 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cocheese 0 #17 June 18, 2007 You two are nothin but trouble. Guys, just trust me on this. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sartre 0 #18 June 18, 2007 I know! I just realized that! Did I know that before? OMG, what if he saw us this weekend at milehi? Do you think he knows anything? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jewels 0 #19 June 18, 2007 Quote I know! I just realized that! Did I know that before? OMG, what if he saw us this weekend at milehi? Do you think he knows anything? Depends upon whether he tried behind that locked door where all the brooms are.TPM Sister #102 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,590 #20 June 18, 2007 Quote Well, you know, he's local. . . . Dammit! You just spoiled the surprise I had planned!"There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #21 June 18, 2007 Quote You two are nothin but trouble. Guys, just trust me on this. HOW the Hell would you know what they are like you have never met either of themYou 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
Jewels 0 #22 June 18, 2007 Believe me, it would be surprising! TPM Sister #102 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sartre 0 #23 June 18, 2007 Quote Quote I know! I just realized that! Did I know that before? OMG, what if he saw us this weekend at milehi? Do you think he knows anything? Depends upon whether he tried behind that locked door where all the brooms are. Hmm....NOW I know why everybody seemed to be staring at us inside the hangar. I think they have cameras in there Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jewels 0 #24 June 18, 2007 Quote Hmm....NOW I know why everybody seemed to be staring at us inside the hangar. I think they have cameras in there Note to self: Turn helmet cam the other direction next time.TPM Sister #102 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
