Scoop 0 #1 June 4, 2006 Hey to all who care, finally got off sstudent status today. Got final 2 consolidation jumps and a qualifying jump completed today. Yes I did buy the beer! I guess this means no more stand downs when the wind is over 15 knots anymore Halfway through CH1 at the moment so to finish that and FS1 next! Cant wait to start jumping with some of the new friends I've made in the skydiving community. This sport rocks! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy_Copland 0 #2 June 4, 2006 This is the one and only time im going to be nice to you. Congratulations mate 1338 People aint made of nothin' but water and shit. Until morale improves, the beatings will continue. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #3 June 4, 2006 Nice one. You're goint to have to buy kit now. (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scoop 0 #4 June 4, 2006 Got it mate now time to use it! I can't wait. This rental gear been as uncomfortable as hell in a heatwave with numerous demons being paid overtime to stick red hot pokers in my back. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #5 June 4, 2006 About time will all met up, jumpaed and drank together then. (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scoop 0 #6 June 4, 2006 Yeah definately mate. Just need to ween my way down on the rental gear first as my canopy is quite small for newbie and do FS1 then we can all bump into each other in the air legally! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy_Copland 0 #7 June 4, 2006 Bloody right it is. Scoop get your arse up to Old Buck for a jump Saturday. Im off work That'll be the 4 of us if you come.1338 People aint made of nothin' but water and shit. Until morale improves, the beatings will continue. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scoop 0 #8 June 4, 2006 Sadly I can't mate. I have a course all weekend and in the evening ill probably sneak down to my DZ, might have some FS coaching for me Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites shropshire 0 #9 June 4, 2006 Sounds good.... what gear did you get? (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Scoop 0 #10 June 4, 2006 New wings container, Pre-owned but never used Maverick 200 reserve, Used Silhouette 210 main with 60 jumps on it, still looking for AAD though. If you hear of one going cheap let me know. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites shropshire 0 #11 June 4, 2006 There's 2 on the notice baorad at Chatteris (£250 notes, I think) . Either give them a call , or may be Andy can ask if he goes tuesday..... he'll probably only add 50% or so. (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Andy_Copland 0 #12 June 4, 2006 Theres a practically brand new Cypres for £450 i believe. Ad dont listen to Tony, hes talking shit, my price is 60%1338 People aint made of nothin' but water and shit. Until morale improves, the beatings will continue. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites shropshire 0 #13 June 4, 2006 Haa... how true...... bollocks. (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites vt1977 0 #14 June 4, 2006 Congratulations... save me a !!! Vicki Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Andy_Copland 0 #15 June 4, 2006 He wont save you anything, hes a fat twat Only joking Scoop, im being nice today 1338 People aint made of nothin' but water and shit. Until morale improves, the beatings will continue. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Scoop 0 #16 June 4, 2006 Behave yourself. Vicki, the beers in the fridge for you next weekend or failing that I will personally treat you in Wings or somewhere. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites ACMESkydiver 0 #17 June 4, 2006 QuoteI guess this means no more stand downs when the wind is over 15 knots anymore Now now then...just because you can do something doesn't mean you should do it. Strong winds + big canopy = not happy. Congrats on your 'A', though!! ~Jaye Do not believe that possibly you can escape the reward of your action. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Scoop 0 #18 June 4, 2006 Big canopies? Pah, im getting me a Stilleto. They penetrate through wind nicely *JOKE* Don't worry, landings are the most frustrating and scary part of the jump for me. I am struggling still although I don't think the F111 canopies with ridiculous numbers of jumps on do much to boost your confidence with flaring and 'flying the canopy til you've landed'. Can't wait to jump my own gear and as using same kit all the time really learn how to fly it with assistance of a canopy handling course naturally Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Icon134 0 #19 June 4, 2006 congratsLivin' on the Edge... sleeping with my rigger's wife... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites warpedskydiver 0 #20 June 4, 2006 QuoteHey to all who care, finally got off sstudent status today. Got final 2 consolidation jumps and a qualifying jump completed today. Yes I did buy the beer! I guess this means no more stand downs when the wind is over 15 knots anymore Halfway through CH1 at the moment so to finish that and FS1 next! Cant wait to start jumping with some of the new friends I've made in the skydiving community. This sport rocks! Congrats! Now buy the beer! Hey I hope to get my A soon!After getting my house projects finished. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites d_squared431 0 #21 June 4, 2006 Congrat's! TPM Sister#130ONTIG#1 I love vodka.I love vodka cause it rhymes with Tuaca~LisaH You having a clean thought is like billyvance having a clean post.iluvtofly Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites SkydiveStMarys 0 #22 June 4, 2006 God help us all!! J/T...congrats to you!!BobbiA miracle is not defined by an event. A miracle is defined by gratitude. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites ACMESkydiver 0 #23 June 4, 2006 QuoteBig canopies? Pah, im getting me a Stilleto. ...you went from a Sihouette to a Spinnetto in 6 posts!! I really AM afraid for you! . Ok, ok. If you do end up under a Stiletto, don't let me pack it. The last time I packed a Stiletto I packed a mal. -Actually, apparently I packed 2 mals on one pack job. I fuggin' ROCK. -Dude landed it though. 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shropshire 0 #9 June 4, 2006 Sounds good.... what gear did you get? (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scoop 0 #10 June 4, 2006 New wings container, Pre-owned but never used Maverick 200 reserve, Used Silhouette 210 main with 60 jumps on it, still looking for AAD though. If you hear of one going cheap let me know. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites shropshire 0 #11 June 4, 2006 There's 2 on the notice baorad at Chatteris (£250 notes, I think) . Either give them a call , or may be Andy can ask if he goes tuesday..... he'll probably only add 50% or so. (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Andy_Copland 0 #12 June 4, 2006 Theres a practically brand new Cypres for £450 i believe. Ad dont listen to Tony, hes talking shit, my price is 60%1338 People aint made of nothin' but water and shit. Until morale improves, the beatings will continue. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites shropshire 0 #13 June 4, 2006 Haa... how true...... bollocks. (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites vt1977 0 #14 June 4, 2006 Congratulations... save me a !!! Vicki Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Andy_Copland 0 #15 June 4, 2006 He wont save you anything, hes a fat twat Only joking Scoop, im being nice today 1338 People aint made of nothin' but water and shit. Until morale improves, the beatings will continue. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Scoop 0 #16 June 4, 2006 Behave yourself. Vicki, the beers in the fridge for you next weekend or failing that I will personally treat you in Wings or somewhere. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites ACMESkydiver 0 #17 June 4, 2006 QuoteI guess this means no more stand downs when the wind is over 15 knots anymore Now now then...just because you can do something doesn't mean you should do it. Strong winds + big canopy = not happy. Congrats on your 'A', though!! ~Jaye Do not believe that possibly you can escape the reward of your action. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Scoop 0 #18 June 4, 2006 Big canopies? Pah, im getting me a Stilleto. They penetrate through wind nicely *JOKE* Don't worry, landings are the most frustrating and scary part of the jump for me. I am struggling still although I don't think the F111 canopies with ridiculous numbers of jumps on do much to boost your confidence with flaring and 'flying the canopy til you've landed'. Can't wait to jump my own gear and as using same kit all the time really learn how to fly it with assistance of a canopy handling course naturally Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Icon134 0 #19 June 4, 2006 congratsLivin' on the Edge... sleeping with my rigger's wife... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites warpedskydiver 0 #20 June 4, 2006 QuoteHey to all who care, finally got off sstudent status today. Got final 2 consolidation jumps and a qualifying jump completed today. Yes I did buy the beer! I guess this means no more stand downs when the wind is over 15 knots anymore Halfway through CH1 at the moment so to finish that and FS1 next! Cant wait to start jumping with some of the new friends I've made in the skydiving community. This sport rocks! Congrats! Now buy the beer! Hey I hope to get my A soon!After getting my house projects finished. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites d_squared431 0 #21 June 4, 2006 Congrat's! TPM Sister#130ONTIG#1 I love vodka.I love vodka cause it rhymes with Tuaca~LisaH You having a clean thought is like billyvance having a clean post.iluvtofly Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites SkydiveStMarys 0 #22 June 4, 2006 God help us all!! J/T...congrats to you!!BobbiA miracle is not defined by an event. A miracle is defined by gratitude. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites ACMESkydiver 0 #23 June 4, 2006 QuoteBig canopies? Pah, im getting me a Stilleto. ...you went from a Sihouette to a Spinnetto in 6 posts!! I really AM afraid for you! . Ok, ok. If you do end up under a Stiletto, don't let me pack it. The last time I packed a Stiletto I packed a mal. -Actually, apparently I packed 2 mals on one pack job. I fuggin' ROCK. -Dude landed it though. He was my instructor, he's awesome!! And you have NO IDEA how shitty I felt for the rest of that day...~Jaye Do not believe that possibly you can escape the reward of your action. 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. 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shropshire 0 #11 June 4, 2006 There's 2 on the notice baorad at Chatteris (£250 notes, I think) . Either give them a call , or may be Andy can ask if he goes tuesday..... he'll probably only add 50% or so. (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy_Copland 0 #12 June 4, 2006 Theres a practically brand new Cypres for £450 i believe. Ad dont listen to Tony, hes talking shit, my price is 60%1338 People aint made of nothin' but water and shit. Until morale improves, the beatings will continue. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #13 June 4, 2006 Haa... how true...... bollocks. (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vt1977 0 #14 June 4, 2006 Congratulations... save me a !!! Vicki Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy_Copland 0 #15 June 4, 2006 He wont save you anything, hes a fat twat Only joking Scoop, im being nice today 1338 People aint made of nothin' but water and shit. Until morale improves, the beatings will continue. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scoop 0 #16 June 4, 2006 Behave yourself. Vicki, the beers in the fridge for you next weekend or failing that I will personally treat you in Wings or somewhere. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites ACMESkydiver 0 #17 June 4, 2006 QuoteI guess this means no more stand downs when the wind is over 15 knots anymore Now now then...just because you can do something doesn't mean you should do it. Strong winds + big canopy = not happy. Congrats on your 'A', though!! ~Jaye Do not believe that possibly you can escape the reward of your action. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Scoop 0 #18 June 4, 2006 Big canopies? Pah, im getting me a Stilleto. They penetrate through wind nicely *JOKE* Don't worry, landings are the most frustrating and scary part of the jump for me. I am struggling still although I don't think the F111 canopies with ridiculous numbers of jumps on do much to boost your confidence with flaring and 'flying the canopy til you've landed'. Can't wait to jump my own gear and as using same kit all the time really learn how to fly it with assistance of a canopy handling course naturally Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Icon134 0 #19 June 4, 2006 congratsLivin' on the Edge... sleeping with my rigger's wife... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites warpedskydiver 0 #20 June 4, 2006 QuoteHey to all who care, finally got off sstudent status today. Got final 2 consolidation jumps and a qualifying jump completed today. Yes I did buy the beer! I guess this means no more stand downs when the wind is over 15 knots anymore Halfway through CH1 at the moment so to finish that and FS1 next! Cant wait to start jumping with some of the new friends I've made in the skydiving community. This sport rocks! Congrats! Now buy the beer! Hey I hope to get my A soon!After getting my house projects finished. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites d_squared431 0 #21 June 4, 2006 Congrat's! TPM Sister#130ONTIG#1 I love vodka.I love vodka cause it rhymes with Tuaca~LisaH You having a clean thought is like billyvance having a clean post.iluvtofly Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites SkydiveStMarys 0 #22 June 4, 2006 God help us all!! J/T...congrats to you!!BobbiA miracle is not defined by an event. A miracle is defined by gratitude. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites ACMESkydiver 0 #23 June 4, 2006 QuoteBig canopies? Pah, im getting me a Stilleto. ...you went from a Sihouette to a Spinnetto in 6 posts!! I really AM afraid for you! . Ok, ok. If you do end up under a Stiletto, don't let me pack it. The last time I packed a Stiletto I packed a mal. -Actually, apparently I packed 2 mals on one pack job. I fuggin' ROCK. -Dude landed it though. He was my instructor, he's awesome!! And you have NO IDEA how shitty I felt for the rest of that day...~Jaye Do not believe that possibly you can escape the reward of your action. 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
ACMESkydiver 0 #17 June 4, 2006 QuoteI guess this means no more stand downs when the wind is over 15 knots anymore Now now then...just because you can do something doesn't mean you should do it. Strong winds + big canopy = not happy. Congrats on your 'A', though!! ~Jaye Do not believe that possibly you can escape the reward of your action. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scoop 0 #18 June 4, 2006 Big canopies? Pah, im getting me a Stilleto. They penetrate through wind nicely *JOKE* Don't worry, landings are the most frustrating and scary part of the jump for me. I am struggling still although I don't think the F111 canopies with ridiculous numbers of jumps on do much to boost your confidence with flaring and 'flying the canopy til you've landed'. Can't wait to jump my own gear and as using same kit all the time really learn how to fly it with assistance of a canopy handling course naturally Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Icon134 0 #19 June 4, 2006 congratsLivin' on the Edge... sleeping with my rigger's wife... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
warpedskydiver 0 #20 June 4, 2006 QuoteHey to all who care, finally got off sstudent status today. Got final 2 consolidation jumps and a qualifying jump completed today. Yes I did buy the beer! I guess this means no more stand downs when the wind is over 15 knots anymore Halfway through CH1 at the moment so to finish that and FS1 next! Cant wait to start jumping with some of the new friends I've made in the skydiving community. This sport rocks! Congrats! Now buy the beer! Hey I hope to get my A soon!After getting my house projects finished. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
d_squared431 0 #21 June 4, 2006 Congrat's! TPM Sister#130ONTIG#1 I love vodka.I love vodka cause it rhymes with Tuaca~LisaH You having a clean thought is like billyvance having a clean post.iluvtofly Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkydiveStMarys 0 #22 June 4, 2006 God help us all!! J/T...congrats to you!!BobbiA miracle is not defined by an event. A miracle is defined by gratitude. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACMESkydiver 0 #23 June 4, 2006 QuoteBig canopies? Pah, im getting me a Stilleto. ...you went from a Sihouette to a Spinnetto in 6 posts!! I really AM afraid for you! . Ok, ok. If you do end up under a Stiletto, don't let me pack it. The last time I packed a Stiletto I packed a mal. -Actually, apparently I packed 2 mals on one pack job. I fuggin' ROCK. -Dude landed it though. He was my instructor, he's awesome!! And you have NO IDEA how shitty I felt for the rest of that day...~Jaye Do not believe that possibly you can escape the reward of your action. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
