StearmanR985 0 #1 July 14, 2004 Well, things have not worked out in my favor as of late. Buying a House + Fighting with Car Insurance = Sell everything I can. So, this Saturday at the Lodi Boogie will be my last day of skydiving for quite some time. ALL of my gear will go up for sale the following Monday. It is a matter of necessity. Hope some of you can join me for some fun jumping during the day and some much needed partying during the evening. I am angry and bitter...I have nothing else to say. Jeff Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybill 22 #2 July 14, 2004 Sell the House and car and move to the DZ and have your Pizza's delivered!!! You can't win any other way!! It's a WHUFFO controled world and they are out to get us!!! Sorry to hear about your troubles. If possible sell everything else but try to keep your rig! Even ditch the cypress but keep the rig. You can always find a suit and hat and you're in the air.SCR-2034, SCS-680 III%, Deli-out Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 226 #3 July 14, 2004 who needs a suit and hat?I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nws01 0 #4 July 14, 2004 QuoteSell the House and car and move to the DZ and have your Pizza's delivered!!! You can't win any other way!! It's a WHUFFO controled world and they are out to get us!!! What happens when you run out of money to eat and jump though. Then you are just a bum. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybill 22 #5 July 14, 2004 "where there is a will, there is a way." You have to make priorities and organize your life style around what you want to do!! Sometimes you have to put some of the things you like on the "back burner" in place of others. Being a Sky Bum or Hanger Tramp is OK for a while but you will move on.SCR-2034, SCS-680 III%, Deli-out Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nws01 0 #6 July 14, 2004 Exactly. I have done it for the last two and a half years. Now I am $20,000 in debt so I need to get a JOB again. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnMitchell 16 #7 July 14, 2004 Don't worry. The sport will still be here when you get things straightened out and want to come back. Just about everyone has to take a little time off every now and then. Hope you come back soon. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vdschoor 0 #8 July 14, 2004 Jeff, Do the right thing, and obviously you decided the right thing for you right now is to choose your family and everything that comes with that. The sport will be there after you've figured out your finances, I am glad I finally got to meet you last weekend before you put the sport on hold.. (I am not calling this quitting.. you're taking a break) Hope you'll be back soon! Iwan Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chopchop 0 #9 July 14, 2004 See ya when you get back, Jeff.. Good luck with everything. chopchop gotta go... Plaything needs a spanking.. Lotsa Pictures Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bodypilot1 0 #10 July 14, 2004 Sorry to hear that Jeff. Some people just dont have the smarts to know they cant afford to jump when they have a family that needs other priorities, and it's good you have made the choice to have them come first. Selling your gear is no big deal, I can find you something safe to jump if you give me some heads up when your thinking of coming out, and if your uncurrent I'd be glad to jump with you to make sure your still safe. I'll see you this weekend. -www.WestCoastWingsuits.com www.PrecisionSkydiving.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #11 July 14, 2004 QuoteSorry to hear that Jeff. Some people just dont have the smarts to know they cant afford to jump when they have a family that needs other priorities, and it's good you have made the choice to have them come first. Selling your gear is no big deal, I can find you something safe to jump if you give me some heads up when your thinking of coming out, and if your uncurrent I'd be glad to jump with you to make sure your still safe. I'll see you this weekend. - Quote ...and THAT is why I love this sport, and the people in it! Too Cool! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kdsosso 0 #12 July 14, 2004 Call me and we will work something out with my dad's second rig for you..OK? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ron 10 #13 July 14, 2004 It takes a smart man to give up something he loves because he needs to for his family. You are a better man than most."No free man shall ever be debarred the use of arms." -- Thomas Jefferson, Thomas Jefferson Papers, 334 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nws01 0 #14 July 14, 2004 I'm in the same boat as you. I "cutaway" and left my $80,000 a year job about 2 1/2 years ago and worked on dropzones. I now have credit card debts I have to pay. Also, I found out that an owner of a dropzone where I left my car because I could not afford to go get it filed an abondonment lein on it and now has the title. So I am still paying $330 a month to Carmax for a car that I do not "legally" own and I can't afford a new or used one right now. In order to get the car back I will have to hire an attorney and pay those charges. I'm selling my rig and I will be out of the sport too. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slappie 9 #15 July 14, 2004 QuoteI'm in the same boat as you. I "cutaway" and left my $80,000 a year job about 2 1/2 years ago and worked on dropzones. I now have credit card debts I have to pay. Also, I found out that an owner of a dropzone where I left my car because I could not afford to go get it filed an abondonment lein on it and now has the title. So I am still paying $330 a month to Carmax for a car that I do not "legally" own and I can't afford a new or used one right now. In order to get the car back I will have to hire an attorney and pay those charges. I'm selling my rig and I will be out of the sport too. whoaaaaaaaa Nathan, that is some sad news man. Hey at least you got about 2 years of memories even if some are bummers, most of them should bring a smile to your face. Stearman dude, I know the feeling.. Haven't jumped in almost 2 years. I also sold my gear and gave up jumping for moola reasons. Sucks being addicted to something so strongly then have repsonsibilities slap you in the face!! Just remember, the sky will be there for the rest of your life, your kids life, your grandkids life.. so on and so on. "Find out just what any people will quietly submit to and you have found out the exact measure of injustice and wrong which will be imposed upon them." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StearmanR985 0 #16 July 14, 2004 Thanks for all the kind words everyone. It does suck but it is TEMPORARY and for the greater good of my family. Luckily, my wife Lorrie doesn't want to see me give it up any more than I want to so she is behind getting me back up ASAP. I may just take Ed and Kris up on their offers. I could pay in the form of WINE? Jeffrey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bodypilot1 0 #17 July 14, 2004 QuoteI could pay in the form of WINE? ITS A DEAL! And I will hold the wine you want to give to Kris too as long as it's anything red...... -www.WestCoastWingsuits.com www.PrecisionSkydiving.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chopchop 0 #18 July 14, 2004 QuoteI may just take Ed and Kris up on their offers. I could pay in the form of WINE? Jeffrey wine works in Byron too.. You can come to byron and use one of my rigs.. er.. umm.. wait.. no you can't.. but I am sure bonnie could dig something up for you to use in exchange for a little wine for us at byron.. Huh, bon-bon? chopchop gotta go... Plaything needs a spanking.. Lotsa Pictures Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StearmanR985 0 #19 July 14, 2004 QuoteQuoteI may just take Ed and Kris up on their offers. I could pay in the form of WINE? Jeffrey wine works in Byron too.. You can come to byron and use one of my rigs.. er.. umm.. wait.. no you can't.. but I am sure bonnie could dig something up for you to use in exchange for a little wine for us at byron.. Huh, bon-bon? Why not? Must be because your canopies are too big and slow. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kdsosso 0 #20 July 14, 2004 Wine will work...especially for dad...but keep MY zin away from Ed please.... He can hold my dads, but not mine. See you Saturday, don't forget your grips. Kris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shawndiver 0 #21 July 15, 2004 Hey Jeff, Good to hear that this will be a temporary thing, don't do what I did and take a 10 year break, I'm not sure you have that many good years left in you! Cya this Saturday, my friend. Shawn_________________ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACMESkydiver 0 #22 July 15, 2004 Glad it's temporary Jeff...you'll be back up in no time at all. ~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
RoadRash 0 #23 July 15, 2004 I feel your pain man...I found out recently that I had to make a pretty important choice and due to the fact that I can't keep making payments in a couple of months....well... After WFFC, I have to sell my rig and put off jumping for quite a while. I think that is one of the reasons why I am depressed even when I am out at the DZ. ~R+R...It sounds like you are gonna have a lot of help though...good luck!~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ Fly the friendly skies...^_^...})ii({...^_~... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
