skydivermom 0 #1 April 1, 2007 Okay, here is a thread I hope EVERYONE can participate in, and get something out of. There's been enough tension, pain and just plain crap over the last few weeks. Why don't we recount some great things related to our skydiving experience, be it a person who has mentored us, befriended us or just a memorable experience about the sport. Maybe someone would just like to talk about a fond memory of someone they lost. I'll start with one of the many awesome moments I have experienced in skydiving. It was the day I returned to my home dz in Beaumont, TX. It was there that I learned to skydive, and earned my A license. Shortly after receiving my A, I moved about 4 hours away. While I was a student there, my instructor almost gave me the "take up golf" speech on three different ocassions. Mainly because I was so terrified. Anyway, about 4 months after moving away, I returned to the dz with a friend, and we became the first skydivers ever to do CReW at this dz. We did a couple of rotations, and landed a two-stack under the watchful eye of my beaming, former instructor. I will never forget how he looked at me as he spoke the words "I'm impressed." It was a far-cry from the look on his face that I often saw during my days as his student. This is one of the many moments I will absolutely cherish! Okay, your turnMrs. WaltAppel All things work together for good to them that love God...Romans 8:28 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yamtx73 0 #2 April 1, 2007 No shit, there I was... standing on the tarmac at Pacific Skydiving Center in Oahu, just in time for the last load of the day (yeah, it was only 11:00 AM).. the plane taxi's down to the end of the runway and the next thing I know we're at 500' and flying across the North Shore. At 1200' I look out the door to see a pair of humpback whales swimming just below the surface and get this big silly grin... yeah, it's going to be one of THOSE days. The climb to altitude was fast and before I knew it the door was open ant it's time to go... a quick check below for traffic and to spot the airport and I'm out in the air... one nice slow 360 shows me everything from the North Shore to Honolulu.. green, striated mountains, deep blue ocean, turquois shallows with reefs.. I'm totally blown away by the view as my body hurtles towards the earth below... I continue my slow turn, just taking the whole thing in.. before I know it I'm down to 4K and it's time to pull for a nice leisurely ride back to the dz and a case of cold beer... yes, it was one of those days.... God I love days like that!!The only naturals in this sport shit thru feathers... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ladydyver 0 #3 April 1, 2007 In december I went to Z-hills and me, my hubby and another jumper from z-hills did a 3 way and turned 12 points. Not a big deal for some, but for me - yep, I owed beer. It was a blast!then i stood up my landing - which can be unusual for me, but thats getting better too.DPH # 2 "I am not sure what you are suppose to do with that, but I don't think it is suppose to flop around like that." ~Skootz~ I have a strong regard for the rules.......doc! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Armour666 0 #4 April 1, 2007 sunset load at my home DZ awsome view over the lake a few clouds and completing 2 docks after having such a hard time trying on my last few jumps. then a great view under canopy.SO this one time at band camp..... "Of all the things I've lost I miss my mind the most." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #5 April 1, 2007 Okay, your turn I love this sport. Quote I had the honor of being asked on an SCR jump...which is pictured in your avatar! By the way...IT'S NEVER OVER! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites billeisele 130 #6 April 1, 2007 made only one tandem today but that was enough, a jump to reflect upon the young women has cancer and goes in for surgery this week, she said skydiving was something she always wanted to try and just in case things did not go well .... the real interesting part of this is that it clouded up and rained in the morning, then blue skies for 2 loads, then solid low clouds again, makes ya wonder why this is what it is all aboutGive one city to the thugs so they can all live together. I vote for Chicago where they have strict gun laws. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Lindercles 0 #7 April 1, 2007 That time I pied you for your 100th jump. Oh wait, it hasn't happened yet, but when it does it's going to be AWESOME. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites LisaH 0 #8 April 1, 2007 QuoteThat time I pied you for your 100th jump. Oh wait, it hasn't happened yet, but when it does it's going to be AWESOME. Wait until I get there. I'll bring the supplies Be yourself! MooOOooOoo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites sharimcm 0 #9 April 2, 2007 It was a party cloudy day when the DZO at Skydive Aggieland (hi Todd) talked everyone in to doing a 'clear and pull' jump at sunset throught the clouds. We had to jump lower than usual (10,500) since the sun was setting quickly, but I didn't care. It was awesome to play in the clouds, and after doing a slow turn to take in all of my surroundings, I saw Todd and Stan doing some CRW. We all were having fun on that jump. It was a good day to say the least. "I had a dude tip his black cowboy hat to me after I provided him with a condom outside my hotel room at 3-something in the morning." -myself Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites skydivermom 0 #10 April 2, 2007 ***I had the honor of being asked on an SCR jump...which is pictured in your avatar! By the way...IT'S NEVER OVER! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Please.....I don't wanna go through that again. I had nightmares for months that involved me being chased by ginormous beer cans.Mrs. WaltAppel All things work together for good to them that love God...Romans 8:28 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites skydivermom 0 #11 April 2, 2007 *** That time I pied you for your 100th jump. Oh wait, it hasn't happened yet, but when it does it's going to be AWESOME. Quote Your SCR ceremony hasn't happened yet eitherMrs. WaltAppel All things work together for good to them that love God...Romans 8:28 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites HillerMyLife 0 #12 April 2, 2007 Theres quite a few which I'm sure is a good thing. My first AFF which went smooth as silk panties. I(much) later found out that my instructors were the chief instructors at the DZ. Probably had something to do with it! My very first solo jump...longest skydive of my life!! The only thing I did was an(unintentional) front flip on exit, and then a 360 to check everything out. After that I just kept touching my PC handle...Being urged to get my A license because a lot of jumpers at my DZ wanted to...get this...jump with me!! When they made good on their word it made it all the better... All in all I've had a great and very positive experience everytime I head to the DZ. I'm very fortunate.Someday Never Comes Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites popsjumper 2 #13 April 2, 2007 QuoteI had the honor of being asked on an SCR jump...which is pictured in your avatar! By the way...IT'S NEVER OVER! As did I, right next to you on your right. Plus, I had the dubious honor of pouring the beer down her...well, this is a family forum and I can't say. 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 skydivermom 0 #14 April 2, 2007 Wait until I get there. I'll bring the supplies __________________________________________________ Lisa, you're supposed to be on my side!Mrs. WaltAppel All things work together for good to them that love God...Romans 8:28 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Lindercles 0 #15 April 2, 2007 Sorry dude, cock wins every time. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites skydivermom 0 #16 April 2, 2007 QuoteAs did I, right next to you on your right. Plus, I had the dubious honor of pouring the beer down her...well, this is a family forum and I can't say. __________________________________________________ Oh that's right, you're responsible for the load of beercans I had to unload from the back of my shirt. Are you also the one who made an attempt to poor some down my pants? If I remember correctly, for a good part of the ceremony, I had to keep the front of my shirt pulled tight around my waist, to prevent such an invasion. You bad boy!Mrs. WaltAppel All things work together for good to them that love God...Romans 8:28 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites skydivermom 0 #17 April 2, 2007 QuoteSorry dude, cock wins every time. __________________________________________________ I have accepted that this pieing will take place, but to make it interesting, it isn't going to take place without a fight. I may be small, but I can put up quite a good one. You had better have your "reinforcements" at the dz when you plan to do this becuase I will run.Mrs. WaltAppel All things work together for good to them that love God...Romans 8:28 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0 Go To Topic Listing
billeisele 130 #6 April 1, 2007 made only one tandem today but that was enough, a jump to reflect upon the young women has cancer and goes in for surgery this week, she said skydiving was something she always wanted to try and just in case things did not go well .... the real interesting part of this is that it clouded up and rained in the morning, then blue skies for 2 loads, then solid low clouds again, makes ya wonder why this is what it is all aboutGive one city to the thugs so they can all live together. I vote for Chicago where they have strict gun laws. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lindercles 0 #7 April 1, 2007 That time I pied you for your 100th jump. Oh wait, it hasn't happened yet, but when it does it's going to be AWESOME. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LisaH 0 #8 April 1, 2007 QuoteThat time I pied you for your 100th jump. Oh wait, it hasn't happened yet, but when it does it's going to be AWESOME. Wait until I get there. I'll bring the supplies Be yourself! MooOOooOoo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sharimcm 0 #9 April 2, 2007 It was a party cloudy day when the DZO at Skydive Aggieland (hi Todd) talked everyone in to doing a 'clear and pull' jump at sunset throught the clouds. We had to jump lower than usual (10,500) since the sun was setting quickly, but I didn't care. It was awesome to play in the clouds, and after doing a slow turn to take in all of my surroundings, I saw Todd and Stan doing some CRW. We all were having fun on that jump. It was a good day to say the least. "I had a dude tip his black cowboy hat to me after I provided him with a condom outside my hotel room at 3-something in the morning." -myself Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydivermom 0 #10 April 2, 2007 ***I had the honor of being asked on an SCR jump...which is pictured in your avatar! By the way...IT'S NEVER OVER! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Please.....I don't wanna go through that again. I had nightmares for months that involved me being chased by ginormous beer cans.Mrs. WaltAppel All things work together for good to them that love God...Romans 8:28 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydivermom 0 #11 April 2, 2007 *** That time I pied you for your 100th jump. Oh wait, it hasn't happened yet, but when it does it's going to be AWESOME. Quote Your SCR ceremony hasn't happened yet eitherMrs. WaltAppel All things work together for good to them that love God...Romans 8:28 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites HillerMyLife 0 #12 April 2, 2007 Theres quite a few which I'm sure is a good thing. My first AFF which went smooth as silk panties. I(much) later found out that my instructors were the chief instructors at the DZ. Probably had something to do with it! My very first solo jump...longest skydive of my life!! The only thing I did was an(unintentional) front flip on exit, and then a 360 to check everything out. After that I just kept touching my PC handle...Being urged to get my A license because a lot of jumpers at my DZ wanted to...get this...jump with me!! When they made good on their word it made it all the better... All in all I've had a great and very positive experience everytime I head to the DZ. I'm very fortunate.Someday Never Comes Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites popsjumper 2 #13 April 2, 2007 QuoteI had the honor of being asked on an SCR jump...which is pictured in your avatar! By the way...IT'S NEVER OVER! As did I, right next to you on your right. Plus, I had the dubious honor of pouring the beer down her...well, this is a family forum and I can't say. 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 skydivermom 0 #14 April 2, 2007 Wait until I get there. I'll bring the supplies __________________________________________________ Lisa, you're supposed to be on my side!Mrs. WaltAppel All things work together for good to them that love God...Romans 8:28 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HillerMyLife 0 #12 April 2, 2007 Theres quite a few which I'm sure is a good thing. My first AFF which went smooth as silk panties. I(much) later found out that my instructors were the chief instructors at the DZ. Probably had something to do with it! My very first solo jump...longest skydive of my life!! The only thing I did was an(unintentional) front flip on exit, and then a 360 to check everything out. After that I just kept touching my PC handle...Being urged to get my A license because a lot of jumpers at my DZ wanted to...get this...jump with me!! When they made good on their word it made it all the better... All in all I've had a great and very positive experience everytime I head to the DZ. I'm very fortunate.Someday Never Comes Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
popsjumper 2 #13 April 2, 2007 QuoteI had the honor of being asked on an SCR jump...which is pictured in your avatar! By the way...IT'S NEVER OVER! As did I, right next to you on your right. Plus, I had the dubious honor of pouring the beer down her...well, this is a family forum and I can't say. 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
skydivermom 0 #14 April 2, 2007 Wait until I get there. I'll bring the supplies __________________________________________________ Lisa, you're supposed to be on my side!Mrs. WaltAppel All things work together for good to them that love God...Romans 8:28 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lindercles 0 #15 April 2, 2007 Sorry dude, cock wins every time. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydivermom 0 #16 April 2, 2007 QuoteAs did I, right next to you on your right. Plus, I had the dubious honor of pouring the beer down her...well, this is a family forum and I can't say. __________________________________________________ Oh that's right, you're responsible for the load of beercans I had to unload from the back of my shirt. Are you also the one who made an attempt to poor some down my pants? If I remember correctly, for a good part of the ceremony, I had to keep the front of my shirt pulled tight around my waist, to prevent such an invasion. You bad boy!Mrs. WaltAppel All things work together for good to them that love God...Romans 8:28 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites skydivermom 0 #17 April 2, 2007 QuoteSorry dude, cock wins every time. __________________________________________________ I have accepted that this pieing will take place, but to make it interesting, it isn't going to take place without a fight. I may be small, but I can put up quite a good one. You had better have your "reinforcements" at the dz when you plan to do this becuase I will run.Mrs. WaltAppel All things work together for good to them that love God...Romans 8:28 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0 Go To Topic Listing
skydivermom 0 #17 April 2, 2007 QuoteSorry dude, cock wins every time. __________________________________________________ I have accepted that this pieing will take place, but to make it interesting, it isn't going to take place without a fight. I may be small, but I can put up quite a good one. You had better have your "reinforcements" at the dz when you plan to do this becuase I will run.Mrs. WaltAppel All things work together for good to them that love God...Romans 8:28 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
