NWFlyer 2 #26 September 16, 2005 <---- the little girl in that picture was painfully shy. No one believes me (and I mean NO ONE) but she's still in there sometimes, especially when everything and everyone is new. There were a few times on my multi-DZ road trip earlier this summer where I'd walk in from the parking lot and want to walk right back out because it was big and new and overwhelming. But lemme tell you about Byron... within 15 seconds of walking in, this guy had walked up to me and said "Hi I'm Q who are you and why aren't you on a load yet?" (or something like that, vintage Q). Before long, I was on a load, chatting with Mad John about a mutual friend, his old jumping buddy adn one of my favorite instructors. All the DZ.com regulars who were around that day found me (or I found them). You'll be feeling the Byron Love so fast you're going to want to wash your hands! So if you're feeling overwhelmed, come find me (I look just a bit older than I do in my avatar )... we'll do some RW, I'll funnel the exit, we'll laugh about it on the ground... good times. Look forward to meeting you!"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
Evelyn 0 #27 September 16, 2005 LOL. There is another Evelyn?? Not a real common name, but yeah, I think you are right. She may have my same name but I bet she doesn't have my same initials - EFS . Life is either a daring adventure or nothing ~ Helen Keller Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Evelyn 0 #28 September 16, 2005 Looking forward to meeting you! Thanks for the input, thats just how I feel sometimes . Life is either a daring adventure or nothing ~ Helen Keller Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jdobleman 0 #29 September 16, 2005 What, Jeanie's not coming down? Why should I even show up???????? gonna miss you, madjohn Main goals in life: Be on the "Jumpers Over Eighty" (JOE) World Record and attend the Lost Prairie Boogie once after I'm gone. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VanillaSkyGirl 6 #30 September 16, 2005 Evelyn, I told Gia a while ago to look out for you at the Byron Boogie. I didn't need to do that, though. You know that Gia is a wonderful, nurturing person. She will watch over you, as will other friends of yours, like Frenchy and Dom. Also, Deuce really is a sweetheart of a man. Please don't worry, ok? You have many friends that will be there. Have fun, Evelyn! Edited: QuoteOn another note, I hear that buying a short person a bottle of high-end tequila is rumored to cure shyness. Hey Evelyn, I am shorter than Vinny, so maybe you should buy me the tequila! Just kidding... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybytch 273 #31 September 16, 2005 Quote I will definitely look you up, if just to give you a hug JP hates hugs. He prefers leg humps. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheAnvil 0 #32 September 16, 2005 Quote Hey Evelyn, I am shorter than Vinny, so maybe you should buy me the tequila! Don't harass the JACKASS 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
GiaKrembs 0 #33 September 16, 2005 Evelyn, you will be in good hands girl.... g Raddest ho this side of Jersey #1 - rest in peace brother Beth lost her cherry and I missed it .... you want access to it, but you don't want to break it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Evelyn 0 #34 September 16, 2005 QuoteEvelyn, you will be in good hands girl.... g Hi Gia, even if I'm not feeling nervous I'll still come chat with you Life is either a daring adventure or nothing ~ Helen Keller Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #35 September 16, 2005 Hey Evelyn.. can you do me a favour..I will not be there to lay the numbers.. canyou get with GFD and take my place on Sat night??? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #36 September 16, 2005 QuoteJP hates hugs. He prefers leg humps. Gee/.. he seems to like my hugs.. and the spanking I give him while hugging him Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cocheese 0 #37 September 16, 2005 Vinny, can we still do a shot of tequilla in freefall ?Rosa, you should go to the boogie. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
livendive 8 #38 September 16, 2005 Quote Why should I even show up???????? Because I'll be there and we can continue things right where we left off at LP. Blues, Dave"I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GiaKrembs 0 #39 September 16, 2005 Silly Amazon, like Evelyn is going to go for the numbers.... I won't even do the numbers... Raddest ho this side of Jersey #1 - rest in peace brother Beth lost her cherry and I missed it .... you want access to it, but you don't want to break it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #40 September 16, 2005 hmmm maybe with enuff Goldschlager.. I know there will be a few bottles there.... I mean its not like being on the topless golf cart rruns down the length of that long cement thing we take off from. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GiaKrembs 0 #41 September 16, 2005 QuoteHi Gia, even if I'm not feeling nervous I'll still come chat with you . It's been way too long Cool, it has been way too long.... Now that I'm pretty much settled in Ventura, I've been itching to get out.... girls weekend in Vegas cya soon sweetie, g Raddest ho this side of Jersey #1 - rest in peace brother Beth lost her cherry and I missed it .... you want access to it, but you don't want to break it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vdschoor 0 #42 September 16, 2005 QuoteQuote Why should I even show up???????? Because I'll be there and we can continue things right where we left off at LP. So you'll be walking around with a bottle on your lips a lot AGAIN Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
livendive 8 #43 September 16, 2005 One purple rooster... Blues, Dave"I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybytch 273 #44 September 16, 2005 QuoteGee/.. he seems to like my hugs.. and the spanking I give him while hugging him More proof that his mamma raised him right - he's so dang nice about it you can't even tell how much he hates hugs. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Girlfalldown 0 #45 September 16, 2005 QuoteSilly Amazon, like Evelyn is going to go for the numbers.... I won't even do the numbers... Well y'all aren't going to believe this but I used to be one of the shyest people EVER! I barely talked. Some people just thought I a bitch or something but in truth I was just so painfully shy that I was afraid anything I'd say or do would be stupid and people would know me for the complete idiot that I am. I would NEVER even THINK of doing a naked skydive or flashing or, god forbid, lay naked on the numbers with a bunch of people! No way! That's crazy talk! That was 3 years ago. Then something changed. I met some of the coolest people I've ever met before. They became like the family I never had. We got goofy. Did silly things, got a little crazy and then one day in the heat of summer someone said hey, lets do a naked jump! My friend Alana said Shannon would never do it but for some reason it just seemed right and I said sure! It was some of the silliest fun I've ever had in my life! The feeling in the air was just...well, how do I describe it? I don't know how to describe it because I was grinning ear to ear and so was everyone else. It's an experience you can't describe really. We landed and at that point I really didn't care that I was naked anymore. We all walked into the hanger with our canopies sort of covering us and no one really cared. They just giggled. We all got dressed and that was that. The smile didn't go away for days! Since then nudity hasn't been that big of a deal anymore. Don't get me wrong, we don't run around naked but there are times when the entire dropzone is out naked on the numbers and if you're the one clothed you feel awkward and out of place until you take your clothes off and join in the giggling fun! It's not sexual in any way. It's just a bunch of people in their birthday suits giggling their asses off and running out to lay on the numbers. We're all fat, skinny, lumpy, wrinkled and imperfect and it just doesn't matter! So Gia, Evelyn, never say never! No one has to do it but everyone that does ends up laughing so hard about it later and I dont think anyone's ever been embarrassed about it. It isn't for everyone, sort of like skydiving, but sometimes you just gotta join in the fun to see what it is you're missing. The fun part is the next day when you're sitting in the hangar and you look around and realize you've seen every single person in the hanger naked. -------------- (Do not, I repeat DO NOT, take my posts seriously.) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GiaKrembs 0 #46 September 16, 2005 HA... I'm not against it, and I think it's great!!! Last year I didn't even realize it was going on until afterward. I am definately loosening up... the Prairie boogie video will prove that... baby steps for me though and I think I've met my quota with Prairie. g Raddest ho this side of Jersey #1 - rest in peace brother Beth lost her cherry and I missed it .... you want access to it, but you don't want to break it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mcneill79 0 #47 September 16, 2005 The difference here is there will be no video Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Evelyn 0 #48 September 16, 2005 I had no idea what Jeanne was talking about and I was afraid to ask for fear of sounding really stupid. Thanks for explaining it. That sounds like a lot of fun and a really good way to overcome shyness I just might have to participate Life is either a daring adventure or nothing ~ Helen Keller Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vdschoor 0 #49 September 16, 2005 QuoteThe difference here is there will be no video Nope if you dare to bring a video camera out there, it will not return.. at least the tape will be gone.. no video at the numbers.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Girlfalldown 0 #50 September 16, 2005 QuoteQuoteThe difference here is there will be no video Nope if you dare to bring a video camera out there, it will not return.. at least the tape will be gone.. no video at the numbers.. No video and no cameras. -------------- (Do not, I repeat DO NOT, take my posts seriously.) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
