Vectracide 0 #1 January 24, 2006 First day in over 35+ days of rain that is beautiful and sunny. I awoke with anticipation of several jumps at one of the 3 DZ's within driving distance. I started calling at 9am. I was only able to reach one at that time, and had no tandems or other calls yet. Got called back for 1 tandem at 1pm. Too far to drive for 1 jump. The 2 other DZ's didn't answer the phone until almost noon, and by that time, it was too late to get a pilot and enough jumpers to fill a Cessna. I have been having jump dreams for weeks, ever since I jumped my new Katana. D-E-P-R-E-S-S-I-O-N ------------------------------ Controlled and Deliberate..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
karenmeal 0 #2 January 24, 2006 It's Tuesday in the middle of winter in the Pacific North West.. What did ya expect? Get a buddy who's a pilot and rent a plane. "Life is a temporary victory over the causes which induce death." - Sylvester Graham Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vectracide 0 #3 January 24, 2006 I expect that on Sat, when its nice, I will be jumping, and you will be packing. Don't worry, I will throw a couple pack jobs your way. ------------------------------ Controlled and Deliberate..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanuckInUSA 0 #4 January 24, 2006 QuoteI have been having jump dreams for weeks, ever since I jumped my new Katana. Well at least you've been able to make a jump on your new canopy. The same can not be said for yours truly. But hey, things have got to be looking up. I finally got a job offer and start the new gig next week. If you guys see me posting on DZ.COM during the day, give me shit. Hmmm ... any chance you're free this week to hook up before I start this new gig? Try not to worry about the things you have no control over Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vectracide 0 #5 January 24, 2006 Sure. Possibly Thursday? ------------------------------ Controlled and Deliberate..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanuckInUSA 0 #6 January 24, 2006 Quote It's Tuesday in the middle of winter in the Pacific North West. What did ya expect? I'm still trying to get used to all this winter time wet Pacific Northwest weather (it sure is nice to see sunshine for the first time in a long time). But I do look forward to visiting the Vancouver area DZs as well as the WA State area DZs once the weather starts improving. Try not to worry about the things you have no control over Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kimblair13 0 #7 January 24, 2006 I know how you feel. BEAUTIFUL weather today and yesterday, but nobody wants to jump. I sit out at the DZ SO MUCH wanting to jump and usually there is nobody, weekends and that's it. Anywhere with nice or nicer weather than Oregon in need of a full time TI that has regular weekly fun jumpers? Also can pack/manifest and got my senior riggers ticket! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
labrys 0 #8 January 25, 2006 QuoteToo far to drive for 1 jump. Ummm.... so...... didn't you just kinda contradict your question there?Owned by Remi #? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kimblair13 0 #9 January 25, 2006 QuoteI awoke with anticipation of several jumps at one of the 3 DZ's within driving distance. What DZ's are those? Or where do you live...anywhere near Eugene, Oregon. Whenever we can get 3 jumpers we can fly cessna loads all day! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vectracide 0 #11 January 25, 2006 Snohomish, Pitt Meadows BC, Abbotsford BC. SDO is about 5.5 hours away... I love your pond though.... ------------------------------ Controlled and Deliberate..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vectracide 0 #12 January 25, 2006 Ummmm...Not really. 1 Tandem doesn't fullfill the need for several up jumpers to keep a plane in the air. Wuffos don't count unless there is a line of them keeping the plane flying. ------------------------------ Controlled and Deliberate..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kimblair13 0 #13 January 25, 2006 Quote SDO is about 5.5 hours away...Wink I love your pond though.... I'm actually at Eugene Skydivers...another 2 hours south...but SDO is pretty kick ass. However, I don't think they're operating that much right now either. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kimblair13 0 #14 January 25, 2006 Quote Australia. If you were totally serious I would move there right meow! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vectracide 0 #15 January 25, 2006 Oh yeah? Do me a favor and Tanya Harding Stu next time you see him so I don't get my ass handed to me in the CPC. ------------------------------ Controlled and Deliberate..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWFlyer 2 #16 January 25, 2006 Yeah, unfortunately the reality that most people work and can't run out to the DZ on a moment's notice really hits hard this time of year. I haven't jumped in the NW since November... fortunately I've been on the road a lot so I've been able to get my winter jump on."There is only one basic human right, the right to do as you damn well please. And with it comes the only basic human duty, the duty to take the consequences." -P.J. O'Rourke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
karenmeal 0 #17 January 25, 2006 QuoteYeah, unfortunately the reality that most people work and can't run out to the DZ on a moment's notice really hits hard this time of year. We'd probably be able to arrange stuff if it wasn't for the fact that the pilots have real jobs too. Brad, I would be happy to be packing this weekend! I need some money and a break from studying. Besides, I don't jump in cold weather, unless someone else is buying my jump.. -Karen "Life is a temporary victory over the causes which induce death." - Sylvester Graham Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
labrys 0 #18 January 25, 2006 Just meant that if you couldn't be bothered to drive a bit to jump, why wonder why someone else won't do it....Owned by Remi #? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanuckInUSA 0 #19 January 25, 2006 QuoteOh yeah? Do me a favor and Tanya Harding Stu next time you see him so I don't get my ass handed to me in the CPC. Dude Stu is likely to hand our asses to ourselves on the CPC no matter what we do to him. But it is an interesting concept ... to "Tonya Harding" someone ... it's a verb now ... Try not to worry about the things you have no control over Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kimblair13 0 #20 January 25, 2006 QuoteDo me a favor and Tanya Harding Stu next time you see him so I don't get my ass handed to me in the CPC. Consider it done. Word on the street is that he'll be more into the PRO stuff and not so much the CPC stuff. I think. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vectracide 0 #21 January 25, 2006 Sweeet... ------------------------------ Controlled and Deliberate..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vectracide 0 #22 January 25, 2006 QuoteJust meant that if you couldn't be bothered to drive a bit to jump, why wonder why someone else won't do it.... Its funny how some people "choose" to miss the point. Perhaps I should spoon feed you information. LABRYS DISCLAIMER " I (Vectracide) would gladly drive to any of the 3 dropzones mentioned above for a day of jumping. "Jumping" defined as "repeatatively exiting an aircraft at or above 4,500' AGL for the duration of the daylight hours as specified within the USPA regulations" This would include, but not limited to, a steady stream of tandems, "up" jumpers in the numerical amount needed to keep aircraft full on each load, or any other event that would allow numerous "jumps" as defined above." In the event of not aquiring enough "up" jumpers, or the unfortunate event of 2 or less tandems for said day, I (Vectracide) have the right to complain as loudly as I deem necessary on the internet site of my choice without being "trolled" by others, not limited to just the perveyor or this disclaimer, said "Labrys"." ------------------------------ Controlled and Deliberate..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
superstu 0 #23 January 25, 2006 Quote -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Quote -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Do me a favor and Tanya Harding Stu next time you see him so I don't get my ass handed to me in the CPC. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Consider it done. bring it on bitchesSlip Stream Air Sports Do not go softly, do not go quietly, never back down Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vectracide 0 #24 January 25, 2006 Shit.....busted..... ------------------------------ Controlled and Deliberate..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
labrys 0 #25 January 25, 2006 Beat down in the funniest way...hat's off To clarify: You kicked my ass on that one I got it now.... takes an ass whuppin' to get through my thick skull I guess.Owned by Remi #? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
