VanillaSkyGirl 6 #1 October 18, 2004 I was going to keep it a secret. I am planning on getting recurrent before or at Chick's Rock. I just feel so lazy about doing my recurrency jump. I know that I want to fly, but I'm embarrassed that I'll be rusty. Not to mention the fact that I have no main and need a repack, so I will either be renting a big rig or borrowing...for the boogie weekend. I would go jump during the week, but we have poopy weather until Thursday. It's making me feel wishy-washy about the whole thing, but I know that once I do my first jump back...it will be heaven. I am not planning on jumping my new wingsuit or anything tricky. I will keep to jumps that I feel comfortable with...RW with Elsi LOs and coach friends. Anyway, I don't know if I am asking for encouragement or venting or what. I guess that I just feel weird that so much time has passed with me not jumping (about 4 1/2 months). I am not sure what to expect mentally, emotionally and physically. I think that I feel a little anxious. I was not expecting that. I hope to see many of the DZ.com chickies and guys out at Elsinore for the weekend. I will jump as much as I can. I just may be rusty after so much time without any exercise or airtime, but I will do my best. Anyone want to share their recurrency stories? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BikerBabe 0 #2 October 18, 2004 Yep, it'slike riding a bike. You'll probably be a little rusty, but you'll get it back in a few jumps. You'll probably be a little scared on that first one, too. I know I was. But then you'll land and it will be like you never stopped. I can't wait to jump with you this weekend!Never meddle in the affairs of dragons, for you are crunchy and taste good with ketchup! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Conundrum 1 #3 October 18, 2004 Rosa I think you'll do great! Don't fret my friend. See you at Chicks Rock!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
champu 1 #4 October 18, 2004 I've gone uncurrent once, and it was during my student progression. (midwestern winter) I wouldn't recommend it, but it wasn't that big of a deal. Take it slow, have fun, and make sure you pick up your gear-checking/handle touching habits again and you'll be fine. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tigra 0 #5 October 18, 2004 I'm from the midwest, so a 4 + month layoff is pretty normal. I don't get to jump much between November and May! (March is usually crappy and April is windy, don't get me started and December, January and February!) I went 8 months after my broken ankle last year, partly the weather, but mostly, my ankle just wasn't ready. The first jump back was a little scary for me, but I sucked it up and made myself do it. I chose a small, simple, low pressure 4 way with friends. I jumped my own canopy and stood up the landing, so the canopy control course helped me after all! I can't even begin to tell you how good it felt to make that jump and everything I went through beforehand. You'll be fine! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Girlfalldown 0 #6 October 18, 2004 Yay! I love the nervousness of coming back after not jumping for a while. It reminds me of when I first started jumping! Don't worry, the sky didn't change much while you were gone. See you this weekend! -------------- (Do not, I repeat DO NOT, take my posts seriously.) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VanillaSkyGirl 6 #7 October 18, 2004 QuoteYou'll probably be a little scared on that first one, too. I feel like throwing up just thinking about it. WTH? I think it's mostly performance anxiety...since I have to do a coached recurrency jump. QuoteI can't wait to jump with you this weekend! Oh Andi, I am definitely looking forward to jumping with you, again. The last time that we've jumped together was Eloy. Of course, I've been in the tunnel when you've been in the tunnel training with your team, but we'll finally be able to fun jump! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Nightingale 0 #8 October 18, 2004 Hey, Ro... I've got two mains. A 190 Silhouette and a 190 Spectre. I'll be jumping the spectre at chicks rock, but you're welcome to use the silhouette, if a 190 will fit in your rig. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites flyangel2 2 #9 October 18, 2004 Rosa, I have a few suggestion for you. Do you only have your A license? The reason I ask, is because of what the BSR say about recurrence jumps for the different license holders. -Contact the DZ and find out what they are going to want you to do for your first jump back. I can't image them making you do the whole recurrent thing, since they know you and know what level of skydiving you were performing at before your accident. -Get your reserve repack before the weekend. You will be more comfortable jumping your own rig. You know where those handles are located at. -Borrow a main that you feel comfortable jumping and get it in your rig. Ask friends or the gear shop if they have a demo. -Landings are what's going to freak you out the most, afterall; that's how you got hurt. Be aggressive with your piloting of your canopy and flare. But also be ready to PLF. -After a few jumps you'll be were you where before your break. Good luck and have fun. Gee..I can't prove read today, I had to edit for two mistakesMay 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 VanillaSkyGirl 6 #10 October 18, 2004 You're awesome, Kris...but you've seen my rig right? It is huge on me, but it cannot hold anything bigger than a 150. I will be getting repacked, and I will first jump a 170, then a 150 for the weekend, I think. (If all goes well, or I may even go back to a 150 depending on how it goes.) I WAS jumping a 135 with about 12-15 lbs of lead at my weight (97 lbs or so), but I am not going back to that for quite a while. I'll see you there, right? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites cocheese 0 #11 October 18, 2004 Riding a bike ? I broke my shoulder riding a defective bike remember ? Ha.Just do a solo from full altitude , you'll be fine. Hit the pea pit for a softer landing and to prove you still got it. Yea it seems weird at first, but you'll know why you are there once you have a safe landing etc. It feels really good to be back in the saddle again.YAY!Welcome Back Rosa ! The Sky called and said "I want my Nilla Doll back." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites VanillaSkyGirl 6 #12 October 18, 2004 QuoteRiding a bike ? I broke my shoulder riding a defective bike remember ? Ha. Lol...I don't even know how to ride a bike, actually. QuoteYea it seems weird at first, but you'll know why you are there once you have a safe landing etc. It feels really good to be back in the saddle again. Cool...the weird part is that I am not really scared of landing. I am scared and anxious that my flying has turned to total poop...after all that work. I was asked to do some RW in the tunnel this week by someone whom I respect (Elsi LO) and who knows that I've been out for over 4.5 months. I am really nervous/sick about that, too, (performance anxiety) I don't want to ruin it for everyone. I am sure that it will be soooo much fun, though! QuoteYAY! Welcome Back Rosa ! The Sky called and said "I want my Nilla Doll back." Lol...yay! Btw, I['ve moved, Jeff. I will be giving you my new number soon. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites skymama 37 #13 October 18, 2004 I've had to come back from 3 injuries so far. Each time I told myself it would be no big deal to get back into the air, but each time I was as nervous as I was on my first solo. The thought of how much the last jump hurt me and how painful the last few months had been were the only thing I could think about on the way up in the plane on those first jumps back, not how much I enjoyed skydiving. I thought I would puke! To get over those first-jump-back-jitters, you really just have to make yourself do it. Do not hem and haw about it this week about whether you are going to go back or not. Pick a day and get all your gear ready and don't let yourself back down. If I were you, I would do a hop-n-pop on my first jump back. It's not the freefall you're freaked out about, it's the landing, right? If you do a hop-n-pop you can have the landing area all to yourself and the entire jump will be all about the canopy ride and you won't be distracted by anything else. I would also consider not making my first jump back at a boogie, but that's just my humble opinion. I'm glad you're healed and ready to go! 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 bob.dino 1 #14 October 18, 2004 Who cares what your flying is like (as long as you're safe)? You're not going into a competition trying to turn 20 points in time - you're going to a boogie! You'll spend more time thinking up silly exits and drinking tequila and taking/starring in embarassing photos that'll end up posted here Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites VanillaSkyGirl 6 #15 October 18, 2004 QuoteTo get over those first-jump-back-jitters, you really just have to make yourself do it. Do not hem and haw about it this week about whether you are going to go back or not. Yes, that's what I want to do. The problem is that it's raining until Thursday! Ugh...I would have gone today if the weather was not so crappy... QuoteIf I were you, I would do a hop-n-pop on my first jump back. It's not the freefall you're freaked out about, it's the landing, right? I'm worried about my skills being rusty. It's stupid...I know. I mean, of course I can fly fine, but will I be able to do skillwise what I was doing just prior to my injury...no. I will be flying a huge canopy, so my landings should be fine. QuoteI would also consider not making my first jump back at a boogie, but that's just my humble opinion. I'm glad you're healed and ready to go! I wasn't going to wait until the weekend. I am going to try to jump on Thursday or Friday when there will still be less people. Saturday, I will jump if I feel ok with it mentally. It's my home DZ with my friends, so I am sure that it will be ok. I went to my first boogie at Elsinore last year at 20 jumps, just after meeting the "A" license requirements, and I was fine with it. Edited for typo, AGAIN!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites alanab 0 #16 October 18, 2004 just like riding a bike.... only easier! i have taken 4 breaks from jumping (2 ohio winters and 2 injuries). you wont forget a thing! i wanna jump with you rosa! see ya this weekend! i cant believe its already here:) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites VanillaSkyGirl 6 #17 October 18, 2004 Quotei wanna jump with you rosa! see ya this weekend! i cant believe its already here:) Definitely!!! We will jump together, sweetie. Alana, your PMs and my other female friends who sent me PMs wanting to jump at Chick's Rock are what inspired me to go for it & get recurrent before this weekend. I love you girls...and the guys, too, of course! Also, to everyone who sent a PM so far, you are all the best! I am so excited to fly with you all...and I'm truly looking forward to flying with my Elsi and Perris girls asap. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites skyyhi 0 #18 October 18, 2004 Rosa, PM being sent. . . However, I just wanted to say I cannot wait to jump with you this weekend. . .if you need anything, let me know. . .________________________________________ Take risks not to escape life… but to prevent life from escaping. ~ A bumper sticker at the DZ FGF #6 Darcy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites VanillaSkyGirl 6 #19 October 18, 2004 QuoteHowever, I just wanted to say I cannot wait to jump with you this weekend. . .if you need anything, let me know. . . I may need a table dancing partner... Omg Darcy, I've missed you so much. I cannot believe that we both have moved, and both have had so many changes in the few months that we haven't seen each other. I can hardly wait to see you & fly with you... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Evelyn 0 #20 October 18, 2004 What great news Rosa!! I'm so happy I'll get to jump with you after all. I'm sure you will do just fine, but maybe we can jump together while you're still a little rusty so I won't feel so intimidated . See you this weekend! Life is either a daring adventure or nothing ~ Helen Keller Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Amazon 7 #21 October 19, 2004 Like I said in my PM Rosa... on the Pink Mafia Initiation jumps.. dont worry.. We will just pass you instead of my Super Barbie.. BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites VanillaSkyGirl 6 #22 October 19, 2004 QuoteI'm sure you will do just fine, but maybe we can jump together while you're still a little rusty so I won't feel so intimidated . Evelyn, I'd love to jump with you, again! Jeannie ~ You crack me up!!! I love jumping with ya, Amazon sis! Btw, I have some pics for you... Also, I will be on any RW PM jumps that you want to be on with me. We can have the biggest and smallest sista initiation jumps at the same time...lol! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites bozo 0 #23 October 19, 2004 Hey Rosa...I might just make a"comeback" jump or few this weekend too...at Elsinore......I knew I couldnt wait a year......gonna have to be four months bozo bozo Pain is fleeting. Glory lasts forever. Chicks dig scars. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites VanillaSkyGirl 6 #24 October 19, 2004 QuoteHey Rosa...I might just make a"comeback" jump or few this weekend too...at Elsinore......I knew I couldnt wait a year......gonna have to be four months Lmao...that sounds wonderful, Bozo! (Just do NOT push it, please.) If we're rusty, who cares? I am probably taking it easy in the sky for the rest of this year, but this weekend, I will fly... Oh, and I will be sure to collect my hugs and jumps from you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites bozo 0 #25 October 19, 2004 Oh, and I will be sure to collect my hugs and jumps from you. 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Nightingale 0 #8 October 18, 2004 Hey, Ro... I've got two mains. A 190 Silhouette and a 190 Spectre. I'll be jumping the spectre at chicks rock, but you're welcome to use the silhouette, if a 190 will fit in your rig. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyangel2 2 #9 October 18, 2004 Rosa, I have a few suggestion for you. Do you only have your A license? The reason I ask, is because of what the BSR say about recurrence jumps for the different license holders. -Contact the DZ and find out what they are going to want you to do for your first jump back. I can't image them making you do the whole recurrent thing, since they know you and know what level of skydiving you were performing at before your accident. -Get your reserve repack before the weekend. You will be more comfortable jumping your own rig. You know where those handles are located at. -Borrow a main that you feel comfortable jumping and get it in your rig. Ask friends or the gear shop if they have a demo. -Landings are what's going to freak you out the most, afterall; that's how you got hurt. Be aggressive with your piloting of your canopy and flare. But also be ready to PLF. -After a few jumps you'll be were you where before your break. Good luck and have fun. Gee..I can't prove read today, I had to edit for two mistakesMay 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
VanillaSkyGirl 6 #10 October 18, 2004 You're awesome, Kris...but you've seen my rig right? It is huge on me, but it cannot hold anything bigger than a 150. I will be getting repacked, and I will first jump a 170, then a 150 for the weekend, I think. (If all goes well, or I may even go back to a 150 depending on how it goes.) I WAS jumping a 135 with about 12-15 lbs of lead at my weight (97 lbs or so), but I am not going back to that for quite a while. I'll see you there, right? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites cocheese 0 #11 October 18, 2004 Riding a bike ? I broke my shoulder riding a defective bike remember ? Ha.Just do a solo from full altitude , you'll be fine. Hit the pea pit for a softer landing and to prove you still got it. Yea it seems weird at first, but you'll know why you are there once you have a safe landing etc. It feels really good to be back in the saddle again.YAY!Welcome Back Rosa ! The Sky called and said "I want my Nilla Doll back." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites VanillaSkyGirl 6 #12 October 18, 2004 QuoteRiding a bike ? I broke my shoulder riding a defective bike remember ? Ha. Lol...I don't even know how to ride a bike, actually. QuoteYea it seems weird at first, but you'll know why you are there once you have a safe landing etc. It feels really good to be back in the saddle again. Cool...the weird part is that I am not really scared of landing. I am scared and anxious that my flying has turned to total poop...after all that work. I was asked to do some RW in the tunnel this week by someone whom I respect (Elsi LO) and who knows that I've been out for over 4.5 months. I am really nervous/sick about that, too, (performance anxiety) I don't want to ruin it for everyone. I am sure that it will be soooo much fun, though! QuoteYAY! Welcome Back Rosa ! The Sky called and said "I want my Nilla Doll back." Lol...yay! Btw, I['ve moved, Jeff. I will be giving you my new number soon. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites skymama 37 #13 October 18, 2004 I've had to come back from 3 injuries so far. Each time I told myself it would be no big deal to get back into the air, but each time I was as nervous as I was on my first solo. The thought of how much the last jump hurt me and how painful the last few months had been were the only thing I could think about on the way up in the plane on those first jumps back, not how much I enjoyed skydiving. I thought I would puke! To get over those first-jump-back-jitters, you really just have to make yourself do it. Do not hem and haw about it this week about whether you are going to go back or not. Pick a day and get all your gear ready and don't let yourself back down. If I were you, I would do a hop-n-pop on my first jump back. It's not the freefall you're freaked out about, it's the landing, right? If you do a hop-n-pop you can have the landing area all to yourself and the entire jump will be all about the canopy ride and you won't be distracted by anything else. I would also consider not making my first jump back at a boogie, but that's just my humble opinion. I'm glad you're healed and ready to go! 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 bob.dino 1 #14 October 18, 2004 Who cares what your flying is like (as long as you're safe)? You're not going into a competition trying to turn 20 points in time - you're going to a boogie! You'll spend more time thinking up silly exits and drinking tequila and taking/starring in embarassing photos that'll end up posted here Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites VanillaSkyGirl 6 #15 October 18, 2004 QuoteTo get over those first-jump-back-jitters, you really just have to make yourself do it. Do not hem and haw about it this week about whether you are going to go back or not. Yes, that's what I want to do. The problem is that it's raining until Thursday! Ugh...I would have gone today if the weather was not so crappy... QuoteIf I were you, I would do a hop-n-pop on my first jump back. It's not the freefall you're freaked out about, it's the landing, right? I'm worried about my skills being rusty. It's stupid...I know. I mean, of course I can fly fine, but will I be able to do skillwise what I was doing just prior to my injury...no. I will be flying a huge canopy, so my landings should be fine. QuoteI would also consider not making my first jump back at a boogie, but that's just my humble opinion. I'm glad you're healed and ready to go! I wasn't going to wait until the weekend. I am going to try to jump on Thursday or Friday when there will still be less people. Saturday, I will jump if I feel ok with it mentally. It's my home DZ with my friends, so I am sure that it will be ok. I went to my first boogie at Elsinore last year at 20 jumps, just after meeting the "A" license requirements, and I was fine with it. Edited for typo, AGAIN!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites alanab 0 #16 October 18, 2004 just like riding a bike.... only easier! i have taken 4 breaks from jumping (2 ohio winters and 2 injuries). you wont forget a thing! i wanna jump with you rosa! see ya this weekend! i cant believe its already here:) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites VanillaSkyGirl 6 #17 October 18, 2004 Quotei wanna jump with you rosa! see ya this weekend! i cant believe its already here:) Definitely!!! We will jump together, sweetie. Alana, your PMs and my other female friends who sent me PMs wanting to jump at Chick's Rock are what inspired me to go for it & get recurrent before this weekend. I love you girls...and the guys, too, of course! Also, to everyone who sent a PM so far, you are all the best! I am so excited to fly with you all...and I'm truly looking forward to flying with my Elsi and Perris girls asap. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites skyyhi 0 #18 October 18, 2004 Rosa, PM being sent. . . However, I just wanted to say I cannot wait to jump with you this weekend. . .if you need anything, let me know. . .________________________________________ Take risks not to escape life… but to prevent life from escaping. ~ A bumper sticker at the DZ FGF #6 Darcy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites VanillaSkyGirl 6 #19 October 18, 2004 QuoteHowever, I just wanted to say I cannot wait to jump with you this weekend. . .if you need anything, let me know. . . I may need a table dancing partner... Omg Darcy, I've missed you so much. I cannot believe that we both have moved, and both have had so many changes in the few months that we haven't seen each other. I can hardly wait to see you & fly with you... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Evelyn 0 #20 October 18, 2004 What great news Rosa!! I'm so happy I'll get to jump with you after all. I'm sure you will do just fine, but maybe we can jump together while you're still a little rusty so I won't feel so intimidated . See you this weekend! Life is either a daring adventure or nothing ~ Helen Keller Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Amazon 7 #21 October 19, 2004 Like I said in my PM Rosa... on the Pink Mafia Initiation jumps.. dont worry.. We will just pass you instead of my Super Barbie.. BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites VanillaSkyGirl 6 #22 October 19, 2004 QuoteI'm sure you will do just fine, but maybe we can jump together while you're still a little rusty so I won't feel so intimidated . Evelyn, I'd love to jump with you, again! Jeannie ~ You crack me up!!! I love jumping with ya, Amazon sis! Btw, I have some pics for you... Also, I will be on any RW PM jumps that you want to be on with me. We can have the biggest and smallest sista initiation jumps at the same time...lol! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites bozo 0 #23 October 19, 2004 Hey Rosa...I might just make a"comeback" jump or few this weekend too...at Elsinore......I knew I couldnt wait a year......gonna have to be four months bozo bozo Pain is fleeting. Glory lasts forever. Chicks dig scars. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites VanillaSkyGirl 6 #24 October 19, 2004 QuoteHey Rosa...I might just make a"comeback" jump or few this weekend too...at Elsinore......I knew I couldnt wait a year......gonna have to be four months Lmao...that sounds wonderful, Bozo! (Just do NOT push it, please.) If we're rusty, who cares? I am probably taking it easy in the sky for the rest of this year, but this weekend, I will fly... Oh, and I will be sure to collect my hugs and jumps from you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites bozo 0 #25 October 19, 2004 Oh, and I will be sure to collect my hugs and jumps from you. Ok R......seeya Saturday. :o) bozimbo bozo Pain is fleeting. Glory lasts forever. Chicks dig scars. 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
cocheese 0 #11 October 18, 2004 Riding a bike ? I broke my shoulder riding a defective bike remember ? Ha.Just do a solo from full altitude , you'll be fine. Hit the pea pit for a softer landing and to prove you still got it. Yea it seems weird at first, but you'll know why you are there once you have a safe landing etc. It feels really good to be back in the saddle again.YAY!Welcome Back Rosa ! The Sky called and said "I want my Nilla Doll back." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VanillaSkyGirl 6 #12 October 18, 2004 QuoteRiding a bike ? I broke my shoulder riding a defective bike remember ? Ha. Lol...I don't even know how to ride a bike, actually. QuoteYea it seems weird at first, but you'll know why you are there once you have a safe landing etc. It feels really good to be back in the saddle again. Cool...the weird part is that I am not really scared of landing. I am scared and anxious that my flying has turned to total poop...after all that work. I was asked to do some RW in the tunnel this week by someone whom I respect (Elsi LO) and who knows that I've been out for over 4.5 months. I am really nervous/sick about that, too, (performance anxiety) I don't want to ruin it for everyone. I am sure that it will be soooo much fun, though! QuoteYAY! Welcome Back Rosa ! The Sky called and said "I want my Nilla Doll back." Lol...yay! Btw, I['ve moved, Jeff. I will be giving you my new number soon. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites skymama 37 #13 October 18, 2004 I've had to come back from 3 injuries so far. Each time I told myself it would be no big deal to get back into the air, but each time I was as nervous as I was on my first solo. The thought of how much the last jump hurt me and how painful the last few months had been were the only thing I could think about on the way up in the plane on those first jumps back, not how much I enjoyed skydiving. I thought I would puke! To get over those first-jump-back-jitters, you really just have to make yourself do it. Do not hem and haw about it this week about whether you are going to go back or not. Pick a day and get all your gear ready and don't let yourself back down. If I were you, I would do a hop-n-pop on my first jump back. It's not the freefall you're freaked out about, it's the landing, right? If you do a hop-n-pop you can have the landing area all to yourself and the entire jump will be all about the canopy ride and you won't be distracted by anything else. I would also consider not making my first jump back at a boogie, but that's just my humble opinion. I'm glad you're healed and ready to go! 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 bob.dino 1 #14 October 18, 2004 Who cares what your flying is like (as long as you're safe)? You're not going into a competition trying to turn 20 points in time - you're going to a boogie! You'll spend more time thinking up silly exits and drinking tequila and taking/starring in embarassing photos that'll end up posted here Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites VanillaSkyGirl 6 #15 October 18, 2004 QuoteTo get over those first-jump-back-jitters, you really just have to make yourself do it. Do not hem and haw about it this week about whether you are going to go back or not. Yes, that's what I want to do. The problem is that it's raining until Thursday! Ugh...I would have gone today if the weather was not so crappy... QuoteIf I were you, I would do a hop-n-pop on my first jump back. It's not the freefall you're freaked out about, it's the landing, right? I'm worried about my skills being rusty. It's stupid...I know. I mean, of course I can fly fine, but will I be able to do skillwise what I was doing just prior to my injury...no. I will be flying a huge canopy, so my landings should be fine. QuoteI would also consider not making my first jump back at a boogie, but that's just my humble opinion. I'm glad you're healed and ready to go! I wasn't going to wait until the weekend. I am going to try to jump on Thursday or Friday when there will still be less people. Saturday, I will jump if I feel ok with it mentally. It's my home DZ with my friends, so I am sure that it will be ok. I went to my first boogie at Elsinore last year at 20 jumps, just after meeting the "A" license requirements, and I was fine with it. Edited for typo, AGAIN!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites alanab 0 #16 October 18, 2004 just like riding a bike.... only easier! i have taken 4 breaks from jumping (2 ohio winters and 2 injuries). you wont forget a thing! i wanna jump with you rosa! see ya this weekend! i cant believe its already here:) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites VanillaSkyGirl 6 #17 October 18, 2004 Quotei wanna jump with you rosa! see ya this weekend! i cant believe its already here:) Definitely!!! We will jump together, sweetie. Alana, your PMs and my other female friends who sent me PMs wanting to jump at Chick's Rock are what inspired me to go for it & get recurrent before this weekend. I love you girls...and the guys, too, of course! Also, to everyone who sent a PM so far, you are all the best! I am so excited to fly with you all...and I'm truly looking forward to flying with my Elsi and Perris girls asap. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites skyyhi 0 #18 October 18, 2004 Rosa, PM being sent. . . However, I just wanted to say I cannot wait to jump with you this weekend. . .if you need anything, let me know. . .________________________________________ Take risks not to escape life… but to prevent life from escaping. ~ A bumper sticker at the DZ FGF #6 Darcy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites VanillaSkyGirl 6 #19 October 18, 2004 QuoteHowever, I just wanted to say I cannot wait to jump with you this weekend. . .if you need anything, let me know. . . I may need a table dancing partner... Omg Darcy, I've missed you so much. I cannot believe that we both have moved, and both have had so many changes in the few months that we haven't seen each other. I can hardly wait to see you & fly with you... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Evelyn 0 #20 October 18, 2004 What great news Rosa!! I'm so happy I'll get to jump with you after all. I'm sure you will do just fine, but maybe we can jump together while you're still a little rusty so I won't feel so intimidated . See you this weekend! Life is either a daring adventure or nothing ~ Helen Keller Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Amazon 7 #21 October 19, 2004 Like I said in my PM Rosa... on the Pink Mafia Initiation jumps.. dont worry.. We will just pass you instead of my Super Barbie.. BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites VanillaSkyGirl 6 #22 October 19, 2004 QuoteI'm sure you will do just fine, but maybe we can jump together while you're still a little rusty so I won't feel so intimidated . Evelyn, I'd love to jump with you, again! Jeannie ~ You crack me up!!! I love jumping with ya, Amazon sis! Btw, I have some pics for you... Also, I will be on any RW PM jumps that you want to be on with me. We can have the biggest and smallest sista initiation jumps at the same time...lol! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites bozo 0 #23 October 19, 2004 Hey Rosa...I might just make a"comeback" jump or few this weekend too...at Elsinore......I knew I couldnt wait a year......gonna have to be four months bozo bozo Pain is fleeting. Glory lasts forever. Chicks dig scars. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites VanillaSkyGirl 6 #24 October 19, 2004 QuoteHey Rosa...I might just make a"comeback" jump or few this weekend too...at Elsinore......I knew I couldnt wait a year......gonna have to be four months Lmao...that sounds wonderful, Bozo! (Just do NOT push it, please.) If we're rusty, who cares? I am probably taking it easy in the sky for the rest of this year, but this weekend, I will fly... Oh, and I will be sure to collect my hugs and jumps from you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites bozo 0 #25 October 19, 2004 Oh, and I will be sure to collect my hugs and jumps from you. Ok R......seeya Saturday. :o) bozimbo bozo Pain is fleeting. Glory lasts forever. Chicks dig scars. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #13 October 18, 2004 I've had to come back from 3 injuries so far. Each time I told myself it would be no big deal to get back into the air, but each time I was as nervous as I was on my first solo. The thought of how much the last jump hurt me and how painful the last few months had been were the only thing I could think about on the way up in the plane on those first jumps back, not how much I enjoyed skydiving. I thought I would puke! To get over those first-jump-back-jitters, you really just have to make yourself do it. Do not hem and haw about it this week about whether you are going to go back or not. Pick a day and get all your gear ready and don't let yourself back down. If I were you, I would do a hop-n-pop on my first jump back. It's not the freefall you're freaked out about, it's the landing, right? If you do a hop-n-pop you can have the landing area all to yourself and the entire jump will be all about the canopy ride and you won't be distracted by anything else. I would also consider not making my first jump back at a boogie, but that's just my humble opinion. I'm glad you're healed and ready to go! 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
bob.dino 1 #14 October 18, 2004 Who cares what your flying is like (as long as you're safe)? You're not going into a competition trying to turn 20 points in time - you're going to a boogie! You'll spend more time thinking up silly exits and drinking tequila and taking/starring in embarassing photos that'll end up posted here Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VanillaSkyGirl 6 #15 October 18, 2004 QuoteTo get over those first-jump-back-jitters, you really just have to make yourself do it. Do not hem and haw about it this week about whether you are going to go back or not. Yes, that's what I want to do. The problem is that it's raining until Thursday! Ugh...I would have gone today if the weather was not so crappy... QuoteIf I were you, I would do a hop-n-pop on my first jump back. It's not the freefall you're freaked out about, it's the landing, right? I'm worried about my skills being rusty. It's stupid...I know. I mean, of course I can fly fine, but will I be able to do skillwise what I was doing just prior to my injury...no. I will be flying a huge canopy, so my landings should be fine. QuoteI would also consider not making my first jump back at a boogie, but that's just my humble opinion. I'm glad you're healed and ready to go! I wasn't going to wait until the weekend. I am going to try to jump on Thursday or Friday when there will still be less people. Saturday, I will jump if I feel ok with it mentally. It's my home DZ with my friends, so I am sure that it will be ok. I went to my first boogie at Elsinore last year at 20 jumps, just after meeting the "A" license requirements, and I was fine with it. Edited for typo, AGAIN!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alanab 0 #16 October 18, 2004 just like riding a bike.... only easier! i have taken 4 breaks from jumping (2 ohio winters and 2 injuries). you wont forget a thing! i wanna jump with you rosa! see ya this weekend! i cant believe its already here:) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VanillaSkyGirl 6 #17 October 18, 2004 Quotei wanna jump with you rosa! see ya this weekend! i cant believe its already here:) Definitely!!! We will jump together, sweetie. Alana, your PMs and my other female friends who sent me PMs wanting to jump at Chick's Rock are what inspired me to go for it & get recurrent before this weekend. I love you girls...and the guys, too, of course! Also, to everyone who sent a PM so far, you are all the best! I am so excited to fly with you all...and I'm truly looking forward to flying with my Elsi and Perris girls asap. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyyhi 0 #18 October 18, 2004 Rosa, PM being sent. . . However, I just wanted to say I cannot wait to jump with you this weekend. . .if you need anything, let me know. . .________________________________________ Take risks not to escape life… but to prevent life from escaping. ~ A bumper sticker at the DZ FGF #6 Darcy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VanillaSkyGirl 6 #19 October 18, 2004 QuoteHowever, I just wanted to say I cannot wait to jump with you this weekend. . .if you need anything, let me know. . . I may need a table dancing partner... Omg Darcy, I've missed you so much. I cannot believe that we both have moved, and both have had so many changes in the few months that we haven't seen each other. I can hardly wait to see you & fly with you... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Evelyn 0 #20 October 18, 2004 What great news Rosa!! I'm so happy I'll get to jump with you after all. I'm sure you will do just fine, but maybe we can jump together while you're still a little rusty so I won't feel so intimidated . See you this weekend! Life is either a daring adventure or nothing ~ Helen Keller Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #21 October 19, 2004 Like I said in my PM Rosa... on the Pink Mafia Initiation jumps.. dont worry.. We will just pass you instead of my Super Barbie.. BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VanillaSkyGirl 6 #22 October 19, 2004 QuoteI'm sure you will do just fine, but maybe we can jump together while you're still a little rusty so I won't feel so intimidated . Evelyn, I'd love to jump with you, again! Jeannie ~ You crack me up!!! I love jumping with ya, Amazon sis! Btw, I have some pics for you... Also, I will be on any RW PM jumps that you want to be on with me. We can have the biggest and smallest sista initiation jumps at the same time...lol! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bozo 0 #23 October 19, 2004 Hey Rosa...I might just make a"comeback" jump or few this weekend too...at Elsinore......I knew I couldnt wait a year......gonna have to be four months bozo bozo Pain is fleeting. Glory lasts forever. Chicks dig scars. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VanillaSkyGirl 6 #24 October 19, 2004 QuoteHey Rosa...I might just make a"comeback" jump or few this weekend too...at Elsinore......I knew I couldnt wait a year......gonna have to be four months Lmao...that sounds wonderful, Bozo! (Just do NOT push it, please.) If we're rusty, who cares? I am probably taking it easy in the sky for the rest of this year, but this weekend, I will fly... Oh, and I will be sure to collect my hugs and jumps from you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bozo 0 #25 October 19, 2004 Oh, and I will be sure to collect my hugs and jumps from you. Ok R......seeya Saturday. :o) bozimbo bozo Pain is fleeting. Glory lasts forever. Chicks dig scars. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
