Vallerina 2 #1 December 25, 2004 Kate gave me a wonderful Christmas today of my invite to participate in the next women's world record attempt! This has been one of my skydiving goals for a little over two years (when I first got introduced to the big-way scene.) I've tried to learn as much about big-way flying as I could, and I let myself get thrown in lots of weird slots. I remember reading Bytch's accounts of the last record, seeing it on tv while hanging out in a bar, and wishing I could be a part of it. I'm still in a bit of shock that I will be! I look good in pink. Also, great timing for the invite! I've already filled in plenty of relatives about how they should donate! (They didn't know what to get my for Christmas anyways, so this is their gift!) Also, since I'll most likely have more jumps at Perris than I will at any other dropzone next year, does that make it my home dz? Oh, and I also want to thank the many people who helped me out so much, and I hope that I can pass knowledge on as they've done for me. Basically, I want to thank people from the old Skydive Indiana, Bo and Paula, billvon, Mary, Kate, Tony, Dan and Larry, Raider, Softcheck, and I'm sure there's others, but I'm getting tired!There's a thin line between Saturday night and Sunday morning Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #2 December 25, 2004 Congrats sweety! It really is all about the boobies! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vallerina 2 #3 December 25, 2004 QuoteCongrats sweety! It really is all about the boobies! Thanks, Clay! There's a thin line between Saturday night and Sunday morning Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dumpster 0 #4 December 25, 2004 Congrats Girl!! Time to score that shocking-pink jumpsuit now? Speaking of JFTC - Anybody know what up with calendars? I'm surprised I don't see any advertised here yet. Easy Does It Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kai2k1 0 #5 December 25, 2004 Congrats Val. I'm am very happy for you. I am sure that you will represent what JFTC is all about nicely. There's no truer sense of flying than sky diving," Scott Cowan Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vallerina 2 #6 December 25, 2004 Thank you so much, guys! I'm really excited about it! I can't get this smile off of my face! Now, to end my great day, I'm going to watch "A Christmas Story" for the first time this season, then go to bed where my leg lamp nightlight awaits! There's a thin line between Saturday night and Sunday morning Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slowfaller 0 #7 December 25, 2004 Thats excellent Val, put a smile on my face reading your post.Chris --"Someday you will die and somehow somethings going to steal your carbon" -MM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybytch 273 #8 December 25, 2004 Woot!!!! Congrats Val. You're gonna have so much fun!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 2,147 #9 December 25, 2004 Great job. I have someone famous in my avatar! ... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deuce 1 #10 December 25, 2004 Well, superhellacoolio. I'm goal oriented too, and getting on the 121 sequential record was a similar dream for me. Very sincere congratulations! Great Christmas gift, eh? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites sunshine 2 #11 December 25, 2004 Yay for you!!! Wow, does this mean i get to be there too since i'm your official pack bitch? ___________________________________________ meow I get a Mike hug! I get a Mike hug! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites flyangel2 2 #12 December 25, 2004 Only if you pack for me too Edit to add: Congrats Val. You'll look good in pink.May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds. - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites aprilcat 0 #13 December 25, 2004 QuoteThank you so much, guys! I'm really excited about it! I can't get this smile off of my face! Now, to end my great day, I'm going to watch "A Christmas Story" for the first time this season, then go to bed where my leg lamp nightlight awaits! Congrats, GF, I'm surprised it took them this long to ask you! You are so positive and energetic! (not to mention tall girls RULE!!!) What nice timing! ~~April Camelot II, the Electric Boogaloo! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites sunshine 2 #14 December 25, 2004 QuoteOnly if you pack for me too Hrm, thats an option. Since i can't really afford to donate, i'd be happy to do free packjobs for a few of my friends. ___________________________________________ meow I get a Mike hug! I get a Mike hug! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites happythoughts 0 #15 December 25, 2004 Excellent! Have a wonderful time. A positive and exciting experience is an awesome thing to share. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites jceman 1 #16 December 25, 2004 Way to go Val. Congratulations. Faster horses, younger women, older whiskey, more money. Why do they call it "Tourist Season" if we can't shoot them? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites ladyskydiver 0 #17 December 25, 2004 Congrats, Val!Life is short! Break the rules! Forgive quickly! Kiss slowly! Love truly, Laugh uncontrollably. And never regret anything that made you smile. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites VanillaSkyGirl 6 #18 December 25, 2004 QuoteKate gave me a wonderful Christmas today of my invite to participate in the next women's world record attempt! OK, I know that you already told the great news yesterday, even before you posted this, and I already was SCREAMING with happiness for you. Reading this again this morning, I am again overcome with happiness for you! CONGRATULATIONS VAL!!! YEEEAAAAAAAH!!!! WooooHoooo!!!! QuoteThis has been one of my skydiving goals for a little over two years (when I first got introduced to the big-way scene.) I've tried to learn as much about big-way flying as I could, and I let myself get thrown in lots of weird slots. You have worked so hard and continue to work hard at achieving youre skydiving goals, and you are a wonderful, talented (so I hear ) flyer. Those reasons, along with your positive attitude since you are open to constantly learning, are probably why you were asked to be on the JFTC. Like I told you, you deserve it, Val. QuoteAlso, since I'll most likely have more jumps at Perris than I will at any other dropzone next year, does that make it my home dz? There's an even better way to make Perris your home DZ (aka moving to SoCal). Well, even if you don't move out here full-time, at least I know that you will be coming out frequently. I'll see you when you come out here in May...congratulations, again, my friend. Sunshine ~ You'd better come out with Val at least once, Sunny girl! I'll even have some twirly cookies waiting. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites el_chester 4 #19 December 25, 2004 Cooool!!!! Congrats, Val!!! I had a similar reaction when I learnt I was gonna be on the TSR this year and then again on the Perris September sequentials! I could not beleive it. Being trusted in the sky to do things right by people one admires is sweeeeet news. I plan to be at Perris during the JFTC dates to support a member of my team who has been invited, as well as everyone else. And of course to play in the tunnel and jump with the many friends who are likely to be there supporting and cheering for you. Merry christmas and congrats again. -- Be careful giving advice. Wise men don't need it, and fools won't heed it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Vallerina 2 #20 December 25, 2004 Thanks so much everyone!!! Quote(not to mention tall girls RULE!!!) Yeah, we do! "ROOOOOOAAAAARRRR!" QuoteThose reasons, along with your positive attitude since you are open to constantly learning, are probably why you were asked to be on the JFTC. Thank you so much, Rosa! I hope that everyone is enjoying their holidays! I've really enjoyed mine. To top my evening off, on our drive home, we past a house that had a leg lamp in their front window! There's a thin line between Saturday night and Sunday morning Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites MakeItHappen 15 #21 December 26, 2004 Quote Thank you so much everyone! It's funny. I didn't start skydiving all that long ago. When I started, I never imagined that I would be on the women's world record. I'm sure that some of my instructors never thought I would be either! Congrats on your invitation to success. An invitation to be on the WWR does not necessarily mean you will be on the record breaking event. No pressure ;)! .. Make It Happen Parachute History DiveMaker Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Vallerina 2 #22 December 26, 2004 QuoteAn invitation to be on the WWR does not necessarily mean you will be on the record breaking event. Oops! You got me there! That's why I'll be practicing hard at the 100-way event in May!!!! I love that pic you attached!There's a thin line between Saturday night and Sunday morning Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Deuce 1 #23 December 26, 2004 So, do I get to be your photographer for next year's calendar? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites flyangel2 2 #24 December 26, 2004 QuoteSo, do I get to be your photographer for next year's calendar? Let Jen and I get through this one first before we think about doing it again.May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds. - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites freeflir29 0 #25 December 26, 2004 Quote So, do I get to be your photographer for next year's calendar? Can I be the fat guy stage hand holding the lights like in Boogie Nights? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 Next Page 1 of 2 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
sunshine 2 #11 December 25, 2004 Yay for you!!! Wow, does this mean i get to be there too since i'm your official pack bitch? ___________________________________________ meow I get a Mike hug! I get a Mike hug! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyangel2 2 #12 December 25, 2004 Only if you pack for me too Edit to add: Congrats Val. You'll look good in pink.May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds. - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aprilcat 0 #13 December 25, 2004 QuoteThank you so much, guys! I'm really excited about it! I can't get this smile off of my face! Now, to end my great day, I'm going to watch "A Christmas Story" for the first time this season, then go to bed where my leg lamp nightlight awaits! Congrats, GF, I'm surprised it took them this long to ask you! You are so positive and energetic! (not to mention tall girls RULE!!!) What nice timing! ~~April Camelot II, the Electric Boogaloo! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunshine 2 #14 December 25, 2004 QuoteOnly if you pack for me too Hrm, thats an option. Since i can't really afford to donate, i'd be happy to do free packjobs for a few of my friends. ___________________________________________ meow I get a Mike hug! I get a Mike hug! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
happythoughts 0 #15 December 25, 2004 Excellent! Have a wonderful time. A positive and exciting experience is an awesome thing to share. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jceman 1 #16 December 25, 2004 Way to go Val. Congratulations. Faster horses, younger women, older whiskey, more money. Why do they call it "Tourist Season" if we can't shoot them? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ladyskydiver 0 #17 December 25, 2004 Congrats, Val!Life is short! Break the rules! Forgive quickly! Kiss slowly! Love truly, Laugh uncontrollably. And never regret anything that made you smile. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VanillaSkyGirl 6 #18 December 25, 2004 QuoteKate gave me a wonderful Christmas today of my invite to participate in the next women's world record attempt! OK, I know that you already told the great news yesterday, even before you posted this, and I already was SCREAMING with happiness for you. Reading this again this morning, I am again overcome with happiness for you! CONGRATULATIONS VAL!!! YEEEAAAAAAAH!!!! WooooHoooo!!!! QuoteThis has been one of my skydiving goals for a little over two years (when I first got introduced to the big-way scene.) I've tried to learn as much about big-way flying as I could, and I let myself get thrown in lots of weird slots. You have worked so hard and continue to work hard at achieving youre skydiving goals, and you are a wonderful, talented (so I hear ) flyer. Those reasons, along with your positive attitude since you are open to constantly learning, are probably why you were asked to be on the JFTC. Like I told you, you deserve it, Val. QuoteAlso, since I'll most likely have more jumps at Perris than I will at any other dropzone next year, does that make it my home dz? There's an even better way to make Perris your home DZ (aka moving to SoCal). Well, even if you don't move out here full-time, at least I know that you will be coming out frequently. I'll see you when you come out here in May...congratulations, again, my friend. Sunshine ~ You'd better come out with Val at least once, Sunny girl! I'll even have some twirly cookies waiting. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites el_chester 4 #19 December 25, 2004 Cooool!!!! Congrats, Val!!! I had a similar reaction when I learnt I was gonna be on the TSR this year and then again on the Perris September sequentials! I could not beleive it. Being trusted in the sky to do things right by people one admires is sweeeeet news. I plan to be at Perris during the JFTC dates to support a member of my team who has been invited, as well as everyone else. And of course to play in the tunnel and jump with the many friends who are likely to be there supporting and cheering for you. Merry christmas and congrats again. -- Be careful giving advice. Wise men don't need it, and fools won't heed it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Vallerina 2 #20 December 25, 2004 Thanks so much everyone!!! Quote(not to mention tall girls RULE!!!) Yeah, we do! "ROOOOOOAAAAARRRR!" QuoteThose reasons, along with your positive attitude since you are open to constantly learning, are probably why you were asked to be on the JFTC. Thank you so much, Rosa! I hope that everyone is enjoying their holidays! I've really enjoyed mine. To top my evening off, on our drive home, we past a house that had a leg lamp in their front window! There's a thin line between Saturday night and Sunday morning Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites MakeItHappen 15 #21 December 26, 2004 Quote Thank you so much everyone! It's funny. I didn't start skydiving all that long ago. When I started, I never imagined that I would be on the women's world record. I'm sure that some of my instructors never thought I would be either! Congrats on your invitation to success. An invitation to be on the WWR does not necessarily mean you will be on the record breaking event. No pressure ;)! .. Make It Happen Parachute History DiveMaker Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Vallerina 2 #22 December 26, 2004 QuoteAn invitation to be on the WWR does not necessarily mean you will be on the record breaking event. Oops! You got me there! That's why I'll be practicing hard at the 100-way event in May!!!! I love that pic you attached!There's a thin line between Saturday night and Sunday morning Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Deuce 1 #23 December 26, 2004 So, do I get to be your photographer for next year's calendar? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites flyangel2 2 #24 December 26, 2004 QuoteSo, do I get to be your photographer for next year's calendar? Let Jen and I get through this one first before we think about doing it again.May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds. - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites freeflir29 0 #25 December 26, 2004 Quote So, do I get to be your photographer for next year's calendar? Can I be the fat guy stage hand holding the lights like in Boogie Nights? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 Next Page 1 of 2 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. 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el_chester 4 #19 December 25, 2004 Cooool!!!! Congrats, Val!!! I had a similar reaction when I learnt I was gonna be on the TSR this year and then again on the Perris September sequentials! I could not beleive it. Being trusted in the sky to do things right by people one admires is sweeeeet news. I plan to be at Perris during the JFTC dates to support a member of my team who has been invited, as well as everyone else. And of course to play in the tunnel and jump with the many friends who are likely to be there supporting and cheering for you. Merry christmas and congrats again. -- Be careful giving advice. Wise men don't need it, and fools won't heed it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vallerina 2 #20 December 25, 2004 Thanks so much everyone!!! Quote(not to mention tall girls RULE!!!) Yeah, we do! "ROOOOOOAAAAARRRR!" QuoteThose reasons, along with your positive attitude since you are open to constantly learning, are probably why you were asked to be on the JFTC. Thank you so much, Rosa! I hope that everyone is enjoying their holidays! I've really enjoyed mine. To top my evening off, on our drive home, we past a house that had a leg lamp in their front window! There's a thin line between Saturday night and Sunday morning Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MakeItHappen 15 #21 December 26, 2004 Quote Thank you so much everyone! It's funny. I didn't start skydiving all that long ago. When I started, I never imagined that I would be on the women's world record. I'm sure that some of my instructors never thought I would be either! Congrats on your invitation to success. An invitation to be on the WWR does not necessarily mean you will be on the record breaking event. No pressure ;)! .. Make It Happen Parachute History DiveMaker Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vallerina 2 #22 December 26, 2004 QuoteAn invitation to be on the WWR does not necessarily mean you will be on the record breaking event. Oops! You got me there! That's why I'll be practicing hard at the 100-way event in May!!!! I love that pic you attached!There's a thin line between Saturday night and Sunday morning Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deuce 1 #23 December 26, 2004 So, do I get to be your photographer for next year's calendar? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyangel2 2 #24 December 26, 2004 QuoteSo, do I get to be your photographer for next year's calendar? Let Jen and I get through this one first before we think about doing it again.May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds. - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #25 December 26, 2004 Quote So, do I get to be your photographer for next year's calendar? Can I be the fat guy stage hand holding the lights like in Boogie Nights? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
