VanillaSkyGirl 6 #26 November 9, 2004 Ev, I'm PMing you my new number, so we can talk about next weekend, ok? I am soooo looking forward to it! We will have so much fun!!! Love ya! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Evelyn 0 #27 November 9, 2004 Sounds good Rosa. Looking forward to seeing you again! Life is either a daring adventure or nothing ~ Helen Keller Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites freakflyer9999 1 #28 November 9, 2004 Obviously, when you go to a new DZ, you have something in common with virtually everyone there. It is pretty easy to start up a conversation, about the color of someones jumpsuit/rig or something else skydiving related. I have found that manifest can be very helpful as well. Ask manifest to introduce you to someone who might want to jump with you. They will know who has similar experience levels and which disciplines the various jumpers are into. A great DZ will automatically introduce you to folks to jump with. I've been to Skydive Temple in Salado, TX about 3 or 4 times. The DZO, Rich, never fails to pair me up with another jumper to show me around and to make a few jumps with. I prefer jumping at smaller DZs, but large ones that are run right can be just as great. I once spent a week in Florida and jumped at 5 different DZs. They were all good, but Lake Wales was by far the friendliest. If you are ever in North Texas, let me know and we can make a jump or two together. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites freakflyer9999 1 #29 November 9, 2004 Obviously, when you go to a new DZ, you have something in common with virtually everyone there. It is pretty easy to start up a conversation, about the color of someones jumpsuit/rig or something else skydiving related. I have found that manifest can be very helpful as well. Ask manifest to introduce you to someone who might want to jump with you. They will know who has similar experience levels and which disciplines the various jumpers are into. A great DZ will automatically introduce you to folks to jump with. I've been to Skydive Temple in Salado, TX about 3 or 4 times. The DZO, Rich, never fails to pair me up with another jumper to show me around and to make a few jumps with. I prefer jumping at smaller DZs, but large ones that are run right can be just as great. I once spent a week in Florida and jumped at 5 different DZs. They were all good, but Lake Wales was by far the friendliest. If you are ever in North Texas, let me know and we can make a jump or two together. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites kallend 2,150 #30 November 9, 2004 Just pretend you're someone else who isn't shy, and do what they would do. Like a "method" actor.... 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 Remster 30 #31 November 9, 2004 All I have to say is that Frenchy doesnt have a single thing to say about shyness. He didnt even say hi to us at Chicks Rock either!Remster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Islandcool 0 #32 November 9, 2004 We did meet already. LOL I was the guy at chicks rock with the broken collarbone. Darcy's friend and the guy that was sitting in the driveway helping with the parking. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites ladyskydiver 0 #33 November 9, 2004 Quotethe thought of going to a new DZ where I don't know anyone terrifies me. Then, thanks to HH and DZ.com, it's a good thing you probably know someone at any DZ you go to. 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 Evelyn 0 #34 November 9, 2004 Quote Just pretend you're someone else who isn't shy, and do what they would do. Like a "method" actor. Good idea! I'm gonna pretend I'm Amazon Life is either a daring adventure or nothing ~ Helen Keller Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Evelyn 0 #35 November 9, 2004 QuoteWe did meet already. LOL I was the guy at chicks rock with the broken collarbone. Darcy's friend and the guy that was sitting in the driveway helping with the parking. Of course, ED!! I always get confused with matching people to their DZ.com names. Life is either a daring adventure or nothing ~ Helen Keller Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites diablopilot 2 #36 November 9, 2004 QuoteGood idea! I'm gonna pretend I'm Amazon She is too shy..... go for someone else.---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Frenchy68 0 #37 November 9, 2004 QuoteAll I have to say is that Frenchy doesnt have a single thing to say about shyness. He didnt even say hi to us at Chicks Rock either! I AM extremely shy. I hid all day. And since I don't party or drink, I went to bed at sunset. "For once you have tasted Absinthe you will walk the earth with your eyes turned towards the gutter, for there you have been and there you will long to return." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites skymama 37 #38 November 9, 2004 I felt the same way about traveling to other dz's until I started making friends on dz.com. So many people have been welcoming and I've had the best time at each dropzone I went to! Definitely pick a place where you know other members jump and let them know when you are coming. Starting out with the Eloy boogie would be great for you!She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Islandcool 0 #39 November 9, 2004 QuoteEvelyn -- before you go to a boogie or another dropzone, make your avatar a picture that looks a lot like you. Mine looks like me, and I get a noticeable number of people walking up to me and telling me I look just like my picture... Makes an easy conversation starter. Or she could wear her license plate around her neck. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Viking 0 #40 November 9, 2004 I used to be EXTREMELY shy. I was very uncomfy out in public and god forbid i should have to talk to someone that wasn't in my little circle of friends. Then i started skydiving and found dz.com. Both of them together help me come out of my shell in a big way. But i'm still shy and as a byproduct of all those years of not getting out and talking, i have a hard time really striking up a convo with people about random stuff. It just takes a bit of time to get out of that shell.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 dtpilot 0 #41 November 9, 2004 2 beers + people = no shy good luck!!! "Believe me! The secret of reaping the greatest fruitfulness and the greatest enjoyment from life is to live dangerously!" -- Friedrich Nietzsche Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites bob.dino 1 #42 November 9, 2004 Best advice so far. I useta be really shy. I got over it by forcing myself to approach people, and over time (practice makes perfect ) I became more confident. The nice thing about DZs is that there's always a conversation starter, from the colour of someone's jumpsuit to landing directions, to what kinda beer is best. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Amazon 7 #43 November 10, 2004 You gonna buy red gear??? QuoteGood idea! I'm gonna pretend I'm Amazon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Granimal 0 #44 November 10, 2004 There is an organization called toasters. Do a google search. It’s a large international organization for people who want to develop public speaking skills. You write and give speeches, business plans etc to audiences. Speaking in front of large groups of people helped me out a lot. At first I had to make myself do it, but over time it became more natural. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 Next Page 2 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. 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Evelyn 0 #27 November 9, 2004 Sounds good Rosa. Looking forward to seeing you again! Life is either a daring adventure or nothing ~ Helen Keller Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freakflyer9999 1 #28 November 9, 2004 Obviously, when you go to a new DZ, you have something in common with virtually everyone there. It is pretty easy to start up a conversation, about the color of someones jumpsuit/rig or something else skydiving related. I have found that manifest can be very helpful as well. Ask manifest to introduce you to someone who might want to jump with you. They will know who has similar experience levels and which disciplines the various jumpers are into. A great DZ will automatically introduce you to folks to jump with. I've been to Skydive Temple in Salado, TX about 3 or 4 times. The DZO, Rich, never fails to pair me up with another jumper to show me around and to make a few jumps with. I prefer jumping at smaller DZs, but large ones that are run right can be just as great. I once spent a week in Florida and jumped at 5 different DZs. They were all good, but Lake Wales was by far the friendliest. If you are ever in North Texas, let me know and we can make a jump or two together. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freakflyer9999 1 #29 November 9, 2004 Obviously, when you go to a new DZ, you have something in common with virtually everyone there. It is pretty easy to start up a conversation, about the color of someones jumpsuit/rig or something else skydiving related. I have found that manifest can be very helpful as well. Ask manifest to introduce you to someone who might want to jump with you. They will know who has similar experience levels and which disciplines the various jumpers are into. A great DZ will automatically introduce you to folks to jump with. I've been to Skydive Temple in Salado, TX about 3 or 4 times. The DZO, Rich, never fails to pair me up with another jumper to show me around and to make a few jumps with. I prefer jumping at smaller DZs, but large ones that are run right can be just as great. I once spent a week in Florida and jumped at 5 different DZs. They were all good, but Lake Wales was by far the friendliest. If you are ever in North Texas, let me know and we can make a jump or two together. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 2,150 #30 November 9, 2004 Just pretend you're someone else who isn't shy, and do what they would do. Like a "method" actor.... 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
Remster 30 #31 November 9, 2004 All I have to say is that Frenchy doesnt have a single thing to say about shyness. He didnt even say hi to us at Chicks Rock either!Remster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Islandcool 0 #32 November 9, 2004 We did meet already. LOL I was the guy at chicks rock with the broken collarbone. Darcy's friend and the guy that was sitting in the driveway helping with the parking. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ladyskydiver 0 #33 November 9, 2004 Quotethe thought of going to a new DZ where I don't know anyone terrifies me. Then, thanks to HH and DZ.com, it's a good thing you probably know someone at any DZ you go to. 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
Evelyn 0 #34 November 9, 2004 Quote Just pretend you're someone else who isn't shy, and do what they would do. Like a "method" actor. Good idea! I'm gonna pretend I'm Amazon Life is either a daring adventure or nothing ~ Helen Keller Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Evelyn 0 #35 November 9, 2004 QuoteWe did meet already. LOL I was the guy at chicks rock with the broken collarbone. Darcy's friend and the guy that was sitting in the driveway helping with the parking. Of course, ED!! I always get confused with matching people to their DZ.com names. Life is either a daring adventure or nothing ~ Helen Keller Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diablopilot 2 #36 November 9, 2004 QuoteGood idea! I'm gonna pretend I'm Amazon She is too shy..... go for someone else.---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frenchy68 0 #37 November 9, 2004 QuoteAll I have to say is that Frenchy doesnt have a single thing to say about shyness. He didnt even say hi to us at Chicks Rock either! I AM extremely shy. I hid all day. And since I don't party or drink, I went to bed at sunset. "For once you have tasted Absinthe you will walk the earth with your eyes turned towards the gutter, for there you have been and there you will long to return." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #38 November 9, 2004 I felt the same way about traveling to other dz's until I started making friends on dz.com. So many people have been welcoming and I've had the best time at each dropzone I went to! Definitely pick a place where you know other members jump and let them know when you are coming. Starting out with the Eloy boogie would be great for you!She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Islandcool 0 #39 November 9, 2004 QuoteEvelyn -- before you go to a boogie or another dropzone, make your avatar a picture that looks a lot like you. Mine looks like me, and I get a noticeable number of people walking up to me and telling me I look just like my picture... Makes an easy conversation starter. Or she could wear her license plate around her neck. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Viking 0 #40 November 9, 2004 I used to be EXTREMELY shy. I was very uncomfy out in public and god forbid i should have to talk to someone that wasn't in my little circle of friends. Then i started skydiving and found dz.com. Both of them together help me come out of my shell in a big way. But i'm still shy and as a byproduct of all those years of not getting out and talking, i have a hard time really striking up a convo with people about random stuff. It just takes a bit of time to get out of that shell.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
dtpilot 0 #41 November 9, 2004 2 beers + people = no shy good luck!!! "Believe me! The secret of reaping the greatest fruitfulness and the greatest enjoyment from life is to live dangerously!" -- Friedrich Nietzsche Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bob.dino 1 #42 November 9, 2004 Best advice so far. I useta be really shy. I got over it by forcing myself to approach people, and over time (practice makes perfect ) I became more confident. The nice thing about DZs is that there's always a conversation starter, from the colour of someone's jumpsuit to landing directions, to what kinda beer is best. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #43 November 10, 2004 You gonna buy red gear??? QuoteGood idea! I'm gonna pretend I'm Amazon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Granimal 0 #44 November 10, 2004 There is an organization called toasters. Do a google search. It’s a large international organization for people who want to develop public speaking skills. You write and give speeches, business plans etc to audiences. Speaking in front of large groups of people helped me out a lot. At first I had to make myself do it, but over time it became more natural. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
