Sockpuppet 0 #1 June 2, 2006 For the final time I've tried explaining to my mates/work colleagues why I want to do an AFF course. To which thier response is ALWAYS "why do you want to jump out of a perfectly good plane"... I need a good response to this. At the moment my responses are bordering on reminding them that at the age of 23 I've done more than most of them put together and I dnot consider watching sex in the city an adaquate pastime. Ideas? ------ Two of the three voices in my head agree with you. It might actually be unanimous but voice three only speaks Welsh. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yardhippie 0 #2 June 2, 2006 Quote For the final time I've tried explaining to my mates/work colleagues why I want to do an AFF course. To which thier response is ALWAYS "why do you want to jump out of a perfectly good plane"... I need a good response to this. At the moment my responses are bordering on reminding them that at the age of 23 I've done more than most of them put together and I dnot consider watching sex in the city an adaquate pastime. Ideas? I belive you answered your own question. and BTW, theres no such thing as a "perfectly good air plane"...Goddam dirty hippies piss me off! ~GFD "What do I get for closing your rig?" ~ me "Anything you want." ~ female skydiver Mohoso Rodriguez #865 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cocheese 0 #3 June 2, 2006 Say ' Fuck off " and go jump. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sockpuppet 0 #4 June 2, 2006 Quote Say ' Fuck off " and go jump. Might just try this one when they come back from Lunch. They are bound to have thought up a series of stupid questions between them to try and get my goat. ------ Two of the three voices in my head agree with you. It might actually be unanimous but voice three only speaks Welsh. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StreetScooby 5 #5 June 2, 2006 Quote why do you want to jump out of a perfectly good plane My reply to that is always "That's the only kind of airplane you should get on. Bad airplanes will kill you". Quote Yardhippies quote: and BTW, theres no such thing as a "perfectly good air plane"... I was recently talking to an AFF JM at the Ranch who's an ex-airplane mechanic (Tomcats, A6s). He said the same thing, but more along the lines "An airplane is a collection of spare parts going in the same direction at the same time". Made me laugh We are all engines of karma Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rhys 0 #6 June 2, 2006 tell them to grow some balls the fucking pussies, i saw a 92 year old lady do a skydive and she loved it! they're just pussies."When the power of love overcomes the love of power, then the world will see peace." - 'Jimi' Hendrix Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
waltappel 1 #7 June 2, 2006 They don't understand and might not ever understand. Just chill and enjoy life. Walt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
popsjumper 2 #8 June 2, 2006 ...because landings are dangerous ...because somebody threw the 6-pack out the door ...I only buy one-way tickets that don't include landings ...If you saw the plane we ride, you'd want to leave it too ...I trust myself more than I do the pilot ...beats trying to keep you off my wanker ...(and again, the one I like best) Fuck off!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
masterrig 1 #9 June 2, 2006 Don't let them get to you. Laugh it off and just have fun. They can't help it because, their ignorance is showing! You can't argue with stoopid! Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
warpedskydiver 0 #10 June 2, 2006 Try, "Because I want to!" and then mention you don't seem to mind that they want to go home and waste away living life on the leaning edge. Also tell them that you aren't offended that they are concerned about your welfare.I think it would only be courteous of you to grab a torch and go help them look for their testicles. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DJL 235 #11 June 2, 2006 Quote They don't understand and might not ever understand. Just chill and enjoy life. Yup. You'll get tired of talking about it quick and if you don't then you're a douche-bag who's just trying to brag. Just tell them that you're not going to spend your life metaphorically polishing your dick and wishing you were somewhere more exciting as you mow your lawn and watch your 401k."I encourage all awesome dangerous behavior." - Jeffro Fincher Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
warpedskydiver 0 #12 June 2, 2006 Quote tell them to grow some balls the fucking pussies, i saw a 92 year old lady do a skydive and she loved it! they're just pussies. That isn't a fair comparison for a 92 yr old lady is way tougher than most people. How do you think she made it to 92? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rhys 0 #13 June 2, 2006 I never thought of it like that! tough old bitch she was too. pretty hardcore if you ask me"When the power of love overcomes the love of power, then the world will see peace." - 'Jimi' Hendrix Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hambone 0 #14 June 2, 2006 Quote Say ' Fuck off " and go jump. I like this tact. Shorty Concise and to the point!Yeah...You need to grow up. -Skymama Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Icon134 0 #15 June 2, 2006 Clay's right there's no such thing as a "perfectly good airplane" I fixed them for a living at my last assignment so I know... but if you want some good comebacks there's actually a really great thread in Gen Skydiving Discussions that covers this very topic. http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/forum/gforum.cgi?post=724453;search_string=perfectly%20good%20airplane;#724453 some of my favorites from that thread are: ... I'm looking for a flaw in the Law of gravity ... well i had to do SOMETHING with the five grand worth of Nylon strapped to my back ... I'm trying Leonardo DaVinci' s inventions one at a time and I'm up to the P's Livin' on the Edge... sleeping with my rigger's wife... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Broke 0 #16 June 2, 2006 "I'm in training for that day when the airplane is not perfectly good."Divot your source for all things Hillbilly. Anvil Brother 84 SCR 14192 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lawrocket 3 #17 June 2, 2006 Every time I've been asked that question, I reply: "The door was open." If the questions continue after that (which is only half the time), I say, "Well, other people were jumping out, and I wanted to be cool." That usually ends it. My wife is hotter than your wife. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheAnvil 0 #18 June 2, 2006 Here's a good one, though it's not germane to their asking why you jump: You: Did your Daddy work for Miracle Grow? Jerk: No. You: Are you sure? Jerk: Yes, why? You: He must have had a green thumb. Jerk: Why? You: Because it's pretty obvious your daddy jacked off in the garden and grew himself a blooming idiot, that's why! Dumbass! Vinny the Anvil Post Traumatic Didn't Make The Lakers Syndrome is REAL JACKASS POWER!!!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
davedlg 0 #19 June 2, 2006 To tell the truth, you will never see a more nervous load of jumpers then when the winds kick up on the climb to altitude and they have to land with the plane....what does that tell you about the "perfectly good airplane" theory?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
