yamtx73 0 #1 June 9, 2006 This past Sunday while at the dz a young woman came in for a tandem jump; this was to be her second, her first had been 2 years ago before the accident that put her in a wheel chair. Our dzo shut down (it was a slow day) the operation and worked with the TM's to get her in a harness, including a strap between her knees to help keep her legs positioned. Her TM talked with her and made sure she was comfortable before getting on the plane and taking off.... They were the last ones out the door and the PM pulled higher than usual to give her a nice ride down under the canopy. Everyone was already down when they came in for a landing in front of a group of about 20 people. As the TM flared for a very soft landing everyone started clapping for her and she was crying with happiness... Just one of those special moments......The only naturals in this sport shit thru feathers... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpergirl 0 #2 June 9, 2006 That's awesome. Thanks for sharing it with us. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites JENNR8R 0 #3 June 9, 2006 I'll bet there wasn't a dry eye in the place. Thanks for sharing that. What do you call a beautiful, sunny day that comes after two cloudy, rainy ones? -- Monday. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites LisaH 0 #4 June 9, 2006 Quote This past Sunday while at the dz a young woman came in for a tandem jump; this was to be her second, her first had been 2 years ago before the accident that put her in a wheel chair. Our dzo shut down (it was a slow day) the operation and worked with the TM's to get her in a harness, including a strap between her knees to help keep her legs positioned. Her TM talked with her and made sure she was comfortable before getting on the plane and taking off.... They were the last ones out the door and the PM pulled higher than usual to give her a nice ride down under the canopy. Everyone was already down when they came in for a landing in front of a group of about 20 people. As the TM flared for a very soft landing everyone started clapping for her and she was crying with happiness... Just one of those special moments...... I think the clapping and cheers are such an added bonus!Be yourself! MooOOooOoo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites MF42 0 #5 June 10, 2006 Very very cool. Hopefully she'll make a habit of this. If I remember correctly, somebody figured out how to BASE jump in a wheelchair. Skydiving should certainly be possible. Matt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites ImGunnaJump 0 #6 June 10, 2006 I just loved hearing this story..."...I've learned that while the "needs" in life are important (food, water, shelter), it's the "wants" in life (ice cream, chocolate, sex) that make it worth the effort." Kbordson Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites irisheyes 0 #7 June 10, 2006 What a great story. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites RkyMtnHigh 0 #8 June 10, 2006 *Goosebumps* Thanks for sharing _________________________________________ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites yamtx73 0 #9 June 10, 2006 I'm happy to share it with everyone... it was an awesome moment... I don't think something like that could ever get old...The only naturals in this sport shit thru feathers... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites yamtx73 0 #10 June 10, 2006 You're more than welcome Katee The only naturals in this sport shit thru feathers... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites McDuck 0 #11 June 10, 2006 Is it bad that I'm grinning like a fool here? And I SWEAR it isn't the alcohol. Kevin - Sonic Beef #5 - OrFun #28 "I never take myself too seriously, 'cuz everybody know fat birds don't fly." - FLC Online communities: proof that people never mature much past high school. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites yamtx73 0 #12 June 10, 2006 Actually I think the grinning is a good thing...The only naturals in this sport shit thru feathers... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites PRSKY71 0 #13 June 10, 2006 Bruce, what a wonderful story! I wish I had been there to see it!! Character cannot be made except by a steady, long continued process. -- Phillips Brooks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites yamtx73 0 #14 June 10, 2006 Thanks Sarah... who knows, perhaps you'll be there if she comes back again... I'm still waiting for you to start jumping again too....The only naturals in this sport shit thru feathers... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites McDuck 0 #15 June 10, 2006 QuoteActually I think the grinning is a good thing... Seriosly, you shared a wonderful story here. I'm at a loss for words...which is rare. Kevin - Sonic Beef #5 - OrFun #28 "I never take myself too seriously, 'cuz everybody know fat birds don't fly." - FLC Online communities: proof that people never mature much past high school. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites PRSKY71 0 #16 June 10, 2006 Plan right now is to start right after my birthday -- in about three weeks!! Character cannot be made except by a steady, long continued process. -- Phillips Brooks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites yamtx73 0 #17 June 10, 2006 It was just one of those times when everything was just perfect... I seriously doubt there was a dry eye there when she landed... Looking forward to seeing you at the dz again Sarah, before too long you'll be back up in the sky with the rest of us... The only naturals in this sport shit thru feathers... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites jumpjunkie2004 0 #18 June 10, 2006 Great story : ) Thanks for sharing it!Jump, Land, Pack, Repeat... 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JENNR8R 0 #3 June 9, 2006 I'll bet there wasn't a dry eye in the place. Thanks for sharing that. What do you call a beautiful, sunny day that comes after two cloudy, rainy ones? -- Monday. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LisaH 0 #4 June 9, 2006 Quote This past Sunday while at the dz a young woman came in for a tandem jump; this was to be her second, her first had been 2 years ago before the accident that put her in a wheel chair. Our dzo shut down (it was a slow day) the operation and worked with the TM's to get her in a harness, including a strap between her knees to help keep her legs positioned. Her TM talked with her and made sure she was comfortable before getting on the plane and taking off.... They were the last ones out the door and the PM pulled higher than usual to give her a nice ride down under the canopy. Everyone was already down when they came in for a landing in front of a group of about 20 people. As the TM flared for a very soft landing everyone started clapping for her and she was crying with happiness... Just one of those special moments...... I think the clapping and cheers are such an added bonus!Be yourself! MooOOooOoo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MF42 0 #5 June 10, 2006 Very very cool. Hopefully she'll make a habit of this. If I remember correctly, somebody figured out how to BASE jump in a wheelchair. Skydiving should certainly be possible. Matt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ImGunnaJump 0 #6 June 10, 2006 I just loved hearing this story..."...I've learned that while the "needs" in life are important (food, water, shelter), it's the "wants" in life (ice cream, chocolate, sex) that make it worth the effort." Kbordson Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
irisheyes 0 #7 June 10, 2006 What a great story. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites RkyMtnHigh 0 #8 June 10, 2006 *Goosebumps* Thanks for sharing _________________________________________ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites yamtx73 0 #9 June 10, 2006 I'm happy to share it with everyone... it was an awesome moment... I don't think something like that could ever get old...The only naturals in this sport shit thru feathers... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites yamtx73 0 #10 June 10, 2006 You're more than welcome Katee The only naturals in this sport shit thru feathers... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites McDuck 0 #11 June 10, 2006 Is it bad that I'm grinning like a fool here? And I SWEAR it isn't the alcohol. Kevin - Sonic Beef #5 - OrFun #28 "I never take myself too seriously, 'cuz everybody know fat birds don't fly." - FLC Online communities: proof that people never mature much past high school. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites yamtx73 0 #12 June 10, 2006 Actually I think the grinning is a good thing...The only naturals in this sport shit thru feathers... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites PRSKY71 0 #13 June 10, 2006 Bruce, what a wonderful story! I wish I had been there to see it!! Character cannot be made except by a steady, long continued process. -- Phillips Brooks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites yamtx73 0 #14 June 10, 2006 Thanks Sarah... who knows, perhaps you'll be there if she comes back again... I'm still waiting for you to start jumping again too....The only naturals in this sport shit thru feathers... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites McDuck 0 #15 June 10, 2006 QuoteActually I think the grinning is a good thing... Seriosly, you shared a wonderful story here. I'm at a loss for words...which is rare. Kevin - Sonic Beef #5 - OrFun #28 "I never take myself too seriously, 'cuz everybody know fat birds don't fly." - FLC Online communities: proof that people never mature much past high school. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites PRSKY71 0 #16 June 10, 2006 Plan right now is to start right after my birthday -- in about three weeks!! Character cannot be made except by a steady, long continued process. -- Phillips Brooks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites yamtx73 0 #17 June 10, 2006 It was just one of those times when everything was just perfect... I seriously doubt there was a dry eye there when she landed... Looking forward to seeing you at the dz again Sarah, before too long you'll be back up in the sky with the rest of us... The only naturals in this sport shit thru feathers... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites jumpjunkie2004 0 #18 June 10, 2006 Great story : ) Thanks for sharing it!Jump, Land, Pack, Repeat... 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
RkyMtnHigh 0 #8 June 10, 2006 *Goosebumps* Thanks for sharing _________________________________________ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yamtx73 0 #9 June 10, 2006 I'm happy to share it with everyone... it was an awesome moment... I don't think something like that could ever get old...The only naturals in this sport shit thru feathers... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yamtx73 0 #10 June 10, 2006 You're more than welcome Katee The only naturals in this sport shit thru feathers... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
McDuck 0 #11 June 10, 2006 Is it bad that I'm grinning like a fool here? And I SWEAR it isn't the alcohol. Kevin - Sonic Beef #5 - OrFun #28 "I never take myself too seriously, 'cuz everybody know fat birds don't fly." - FLC Online communities: proof that people never mature much past high school. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yamtx73 0 #12 June 10, 2006 Actually I think the grinning is a good thing...The only naturals in this sport shit thru feathers... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PRSKY71 0 #13 June 10, 2006 Bruce, what a wonderful story! I wish I had been there to see it!! Character cannot be made except by a steady, long continued process. -- Phillips Brooks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yamtx73 0 #14 June 10, 2006 Thanks Sarah... who knows, perhaps you'll be there if she comes back again... I'm still waiting for you to start jumping again too....The only naturals in this sport shit thru feathers... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
McDuck 0 #15 June 10, 2006 QuoteActually I think the grinning is a good thing... Seriosly, you shared a wonderful story here. I'm at a loss for words...which is rare. Kevin - Sonic Beef #5 - OrFun #28 "I never take myself too seriously, 'cuz everybody know fat birds don't fly." - FLC Online communities: proof that people never mature much past high school. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PRSKY71 0 #16 June 10, 2006 Plan right now is to start right after my birthday -- in about three weeks!! Character cannot be made except by a steady, long continued process. -- Phillips Brooks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yamtx73 0 #17 June 10, 2006 It was just one of those times when everything was just perfect... I seriously doubt there was a dry eye there when she landed... Looking forward to seeing you at the dz again Sarah, before too long you'll be back up in the sky with the rest of us... The only naturals in this sport shit thru feathers... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpjunkie2004 0 #18 June 10, 2006 Great story : ) Thanks for sharing it!Jump, Land, Pack, Repeat... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
