SudsyFist 0 #1 April 1, 2002 UNPREDICTABLY WONDERFUL!!!Easter. Family-get-together = LONG-drive-through-SoCal-holiday-traffic... (steve, meet first gear. you'll be spending lotsa time together today)So there I am, up to my neck in riced-out Hondas and 2WD SUV's on a hazy Easter afternoon, drowning in my worries and frustrations -- money, work, time, deadlines, family issues, potentially ugly medical stuff, etc. -- hoping they would all just go away.Then happens the unimaginable.I'm stuck in the drudgery of metro-Anaheim traffic, indulging myself in delicious self-pity, and I chance a glance out my side window.And I see canopies.Two magnificent wings screaming to the earth in a downplane (CRW), with several others following close behind.uh, whisky-tango-fox???Bewilderment holds me in her wispy arms for but a moment, as I am immediately overwhelmed with a sense of utter elation!The poor drivers around me... what they must think whilst watching me flail about my sunroof and window, erupting into ferocious howls like my team just scored the winning point with a second to go... "WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!! YEEEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHH!!! WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOHOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!"Despite my being totally engrossed in my little spate of cavorting, I am able to make out a few letters on one of the bottom skins... S - E - A -... ahh, L!Then I remember. On PerrisCam this morning, Jack mentioned that the Leapfrogs were going to be using the Shark for a demo jump into Anaheim Stadium, and they would be practicing in the early afternoon.Watching these guys playing under canopy, in the middle of Orange Freakin' County, is so bloody surreal. As they descend into the stadium, my endorphine rush begins to ebb, and I pause for a moment.And all my recent good tidings suddenly jump out at me...* My 5 year old nephew's surgery a few days ago went very well (glad to have been there for him), and he will likely have near-perfect hearing now as a result.* Grandma's getting much, much better (flu + pneumonia + diabetes = close call).* My ankle is back up to about 95% mobility, 75% strength. Woo-HOO!* Six months of *hard* work (and total depletion of life savings!) launching a new startup has finally culminated into our kicking off our first major project this week. * I reaffirmed today that I've got close family and friends who really do care.* And dude, I CAN FLY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Those pesky little problems and worries dissolved in an instant, and I figured I could spread the love a little by starting a thread where folks share [em]their[/em] latest good news. So... what's the dilly, yo? Hmmm, I just can't get enough of this thing called Life.Steve Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FallingILweenie 0 #2 April 1, 2002 I caught the Leap Frogs coming into the stadium on TV.....they had a live feed from the cameraman so it makes me think they played around in freefall (but i didnt see it)...did anyone see it???Watching skydiving by other people doesn't not make me want to jump. Ughhhhhhhhhh.....blue skiesTomas Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkydiveMonkey 0 #3 April 1, 2002 Awesome !! "Or a playground if we choose, and I choose". When you participate in sporting events, its not whether you win or loose, its how drunk you get. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SudsyFist 0 #4 November 18, 2005 Something has come over me today. I suddenly feel all happy and joyful and full of life again! I feel like hugging a tree. Or kissing a stripper. I started waxing nostalgic over feelgood moments I've had in recent years. And I fondly remembered this one, wishing that I'd had a chance to share it with someone special. *sigh* Look, look! I'm brimming with sensitivity! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Viking 0 #5 November 19, 2005 you coming to perris tommorrow?I swear you must have footprints on the back of your helmet - chicagoskydiver My God has a bigger dick than your god -George Carlin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SudsyFist 0 #6 November 19, 2005 Yeah, dude. Are you gonna be there? I've missed you out there the last few times! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Viking 0 #7 November 19, 2005 hells ya dude.I swear you must have footprints on the back of your helmet - chicagoskydiver My God has a bigger dick than your god -George Carlin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites SudsyFist 0 #8 November 19, 2005 Awesome!!! And so many other friends are gonna be there tomorrow, too!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Viking 0 #9 November 19, 2005 why do i get the feeling that i need to bring a spare set of clothes and towel............I swear you must have footprints on the back of your helmet - chicagoskydiver My God has a bigger dick than your god -George Carlin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites airtwardo 7 #10 November 19, 2005 erupting into ferocious howls like my team just scored the winning point with a second to go... "WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!! YEEEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHH!!! WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOHOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!" *** Like the time I was having dinner 'near' Sea Port Village one night many years ago, and a couple of those BASE jumper guys set down in the parking lot across from the restaurant.....I'm sure I spoiled a romantic moment or two amongst the diners yelling way to loudly..... FUCKIN' A !!!!!! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites mcneill79 0 #11 November 19, 2005 Quotewhy do i get the feeling that i need to bring a spare set of clothes and towel............If I knew you better I would make sure of that Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites NWFlyer 2 #12 November 19, 2005 QuoteSomething has come over me today. I suddenly feel all happy and joyful and full of life again! Did you get laid?"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 SudsyFist 0 #13 November 19, 2005 No, but life still manages to be wonderful, doesn't it? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites NWFlyer 2 #14 November 19, 2005 QuoteNo, but life still manages to be wonderful, doesn't it? Eh. I've had better days. I've had worse days. Eh. 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
Viking 0 #7 November 19, 2005 hells ya dude.I swear you must have footprints on the back of your helmet - chicagoskydiver My God has a bigger dick than your god -George Carlin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SudsyFist 0 #8 November 19, 2005 Awesome!!! And so many other friends are gonna be there tomorrow, too!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Viking 0 #9 November 19, 2005 why do i get the feeling that i need to bring a spare set of clothes and towel............I swear you must have footprints on the back of your helmet - chicagoskydiver My God has a bigger dick than your god -George Carlin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites airtwardo 7 #10 November 19, 2005 erupting into ferocious howls like my team just scored the winning point with a second to go... "WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!! YEEEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHH!!! WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOHOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!" *** Like the time I was having dinner 'near' Sea Port Village one night many years ago, and a couple of those BASE jumper guys set down in the parking lot across from the restaurant.....I'm sure I spoiled a romantic moment or two amongst the diners yelling way to loudly..... FUCKIN' A !!!!!! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites mcneill79 0 #11 November 19, 2005 Quotewhy do i get the feeling that i need to bring a spare set of clothes and towel............If I knew you better I would make sure of that Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites NWFlyer 2 #12 November 19, 2005 QuoteSomething has come over me today. I suddenly feel all happy and joyful and full of life again! Did you get laid?"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 SudsyFist 0 #13 November 19, 2005 No, but life still manages to be wonderful, doesn't it? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites NWFlyer 2 #14 November 19, 2005 QuoteNo, but life still manages to be wonderful, doesn't it? Eh. I've had better days. I've had worse days. Eh. 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
Viking 0 #9 November 19, 2005 why do i get the feeling that i need to bring a spare set of clothes and towel............I swear you must have footprints on the back of your helmet - chicagoskydiver My God has a bigger dick than your god -George Carlin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #10 November 19, 2005 erupting into ferocious howls like my team just scored the winning point with a second to go... "WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!! YEEEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHH!!! WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOHOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!" *** Like the time I was having dinner 'near' Sea Port Village one night many years ago, and a couple of those BASE jumper guys set down in the parking lot across from the restaurant.....I'm sure I spoiled a romantic moment or two amongst the diners yelling way to loudly..... FUCKIN' A !!!!!! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mcneill79 0 #11 November 19, 2005 Quotewhy do i get the feeling that i need to bring a spare set of clothes and towel............If I knew you better I would make sure of that Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWFlyer 2 #12 November 19, 2005 QuoteSomething has come over me today. I suddenly feel all happy and joyful and full of life again! Did you get laid?"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
SudsyFist 0 #13 November 19, 2005 No, but life still manages to be wonderful, doesn't it? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites NWFlyer 2 #14 November 19, 2005 QuoteNo, but life still manages to be wonderful, doesn't it? Eh. I've had better days. I've had worse days. Eh. 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
NWFlyer 2 #14 November 19, 2005 QuoteNo, but life still manages to be wonderful, doesn't it? Eh. I've had better days. I've had worse days. Eh. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
