mdrejhon 8 #1 August 3, 2005 I must miss skydiving. Today, I ran down the office hallway pretending to do my final. Knees and legs together... 50 feet... 40 feet... 30 feet... 20 feet... standby... FLAAAAAAAARE... *imitates pulling down on a smooth flare* ... turf surf... wait for the ground to reach me... gentle standup, no steps forward. Yay! I must be nuts for doing that down the hall past the office cubicles. Although, that was after most people left for home... Anxious to jump again this weekend. It's been three weeks because I'm still paying off my damn rig debt (70% paid down thankfully!). Fortunately, my paycheck arrives in a few days! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACMESkydiver 0 #2 August 3, 2005 QuoteToday, I ran down the office hallway pretending to do my final. Knees and legs together... 50 feet... 40 feet... 30 feet... 20 feet... standby... FLAAAAAAAARE... *imitates pulling down on a smooth flare* ... turf surf... wait for the ground to reach me... gentle standup, no steps forward. Yay! I must be nuts for doing that down the hall past the office cubicles. Although, that was after most people left for home... That's cool, that reminds me of the 'Office Linebacker' commercial...~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
RkyMtnHigh 0 #3 August 3, 2005 I suppose that's no different than the Air Golf Swing or Air Guitar _________________________________________ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeth 0 #4 August 3, 2005 Ha! I used to do the same thing in my office! (Except I used the escalator, its the perfect angle! ) Yup, been 2 and a half weeks for me. Definitely itching to get my knees in the breeze. Especially cuz we're running out of summer!! But I just booked a car so I'll be heading to the dz on Friday! Woo-hoo!! "At 13,000 feet nothing else matters." PFRX!!!!! Team Funnel #174, Sunshine kisspass #109 My Jump Site Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
waltappel 1 #5 August 3, 2005 I can relate. Personally, I'm all about the pull, but I can definitely relate the the flare. Walt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GogglesnTeeth 6 #6 August 3, 2005 When I was a static line student, I used to practice my arch and "the count" while riding my bike no hands. I'm sure I got a few odd looks as cars zipped by me on the bike path, but I didn't care!!Goggles and Teeth "You fall like a greased safe!!!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mdrejhon 8 #7 August 3, 2005 QuoteQuoteToday, I ran down the office hallway pretending to do my final. Knees and legs together... 50 feet... 40 feet... 30 feet... 20 feet... standby... FLAAAAAAAARE... *imitates pulling down on a smooth flare* ... turf surf... wait for the ground to reach me... gentle standup, no steps forward. Yay! I must be nuts for doing that down the hall past the office cubicles. Although, that was after most people left for home... That's cool, that reminds me of the 'Office Linebacker' commercial...Think I could get Relative Workshop or Performance Designs to sponsor me for a TV commercial? Nahhhhh.... Although I could use some more gear. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACMESkydiver 0 #8 August 3, 2005 QuoteWhen I was a static line student, I used to practice my arch and "the count" while riding my bike no hands. I'm sure I got a few odd looks as cars zipped by me on the bike path, but I didn't care!! 'When I was a student'? Bullshit Corey I saw you doing this the last time I saw you... Of course, we were all really really drunk...~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
Joellercoaster 6 #9 August 3, 2005 My girlfriend gets annoyed at me practising my EPs waiting to board passenger planes... Spoilsport.-- "I'll tell you how all skydivers are judged, . They are judged by the laws of physics." - kkeenan "You jump out, pull the string and either live or die. What's there to be good at? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lisamariewillbe 1 #10 August 3, 2005 I still dirt dive at home enough that my 6 year old son gets involved. He has PLFd off the couch many a times and he even did one in walmart, when he stood up he said "look momma I landed" he is such a cutie. Peeps at walmart must have thought we were weirdSudsy Fist: i don't think i'd ever say this Sudsy Fist: but you're looking damn sudsydoable in this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Darius11 12 #11 August 3, 2005 Oh thank God I am not the only crazy one. I track towards doors in my apartment, and when I want to all of a sudden turn lets say to the kitchen I use my imaginary front raisers and hook it for the cold glass of water. I was talking to another skydiver at my DZ we both pretend to flare when we come to a stop sign. It’s good to know that I am not crazy, or at least not the only one who is crazy I'd rather be hated for who I am, than loved for who I am not." - Kurt Cobain Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mailin 0 #12 August 3, 2005 QuoteIt’s good to know that I am not crazy, or at least not the only one who is crazy Speak for yourself JenArianna Frances Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dbattman 0 #13 August 3, 2005 When I was taking flying lessons, I'd fly a chair in my room practicing stalls and such. Then I'd go out and practice landing patterns around the coffee table. What fun! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
missg8tordivr 0 #14 August 3, 2005 QuoteI was talking to another skydiver at my DZ we both pretend to flare when we come to a stop sign. That is the one I do the most. Stop sign or red lights are a perfect time to practice flaring! Now if I can only get it right under canopy. It does feel good to know that you are not the only crazy one *** F LORIDA! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
davedlg 0 #15 August 3, 2005 I work on the top floor of a 12 story office building. I am always looking out the window thinking...okay I would be on final at this altitude and I would land about - there- looking at a point in the parking lot. Also whenever I drive around and see a big field, I think, " I could land a parchute there" I went backpacking a few weeks ago and found myself reaching back to check my hackey from time to time. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
calledisrael 0 #16 August 3, 2005 i was start...coast... stopping around the office kitchen the other day without even thinking about it. and i like the guy who practices his EPs while boarding passenger planes. i am not used to wearing a heavy backpack, and this summer i did while i was overseas. i found myself getting on planes and subconsciously trying to 'protect my handles' in the crowd. life is either a daring adventure or nothing at all. (helen keller) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spizzzarko 0 #17 August 3, 2005 You are all GEEKS! Get a life, as there is more out there other than skydiving. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mdrejhon 8 #18 August 3, 2005 QuoteI went backpacking a few weeks ago and found myself reaching back to check my hackey from time to time.Funny you say that. I wore a laptop backpack and did just that from time to time Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mdrejhon 8 #19 August 3, 2005 QuoteYou are all GEEKS! Get a life, as there is more out there other than skydiving.Said a 2000-jumper who only started 6 years ago. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joellercoaster 6 #20 August 4, 2005 (PLFing six-year-old) that's AWESOME! Best mental image I'll get all day, and it's only midday.-- "I'll tell you how all skydivers are judged, . They are judged by the laws of physics." - kkeenan "You jump out, pull the string and either live or die. What's there to be good at? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
