bendywendy 0 #1 June 8, 2004 Anyone who has jumped at Sebastian, Crosskeys or any of the many events which the Aire Express SkyVan has flown at probably knows Rob Branch. He asked me a couple of weeks ago to post a message here on dz.com. Yes, I'm a little slow - what can I say? Anyways, Rob is now on his way to the sunny islands in the Carribean to fly tourists back and forth between islands in seaplanes - (glorified otters). He wanted me to let everyone know how much he will miss everyone he has come to know and love all these years hauling our lazy butts around the sky. (He was actually a little misty eyed when he asked me to do this). Oh and I kick myself for not having my camera on me because for those of you who didn't see him before he left - he had to shave off that signature moustache & beard to take this job. Anyways, I digress again. Blatah, blatah, blatah, will miss us, blatah, blatah, blatah, oh yeah now I remember... For those of you he didn't get to see before he left. It's been a fantastic time, he loves you all, and don't hesitate to look him up if you make it down towards St. Croix. If anyone wants to forward on messages to him. I told him I'd print this out and send it on. I know I forgot half of the things he asked me to say but you guys know him and you get the general idea. Goodbye, Rob! We'll miss your smiling face in the SkyVan & bellied up to the bar after flying - and I'll really miss those killer bbq's and grouper dinners you'd make after you guys would go out deep sea fishing. Cross Keys Boogie in a box just wont be the same without you. Have a great time in the islands! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites skybytch 273 #2 June 8, 2004 Uh oh. Watch out, St. Croix! Have fun in the islands Rob. Thanks again for not killing me cuz I suck at riding on the back of Harleys when I'm drunk. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites cocheese 0 #3 June 8, 2004 No not another jump pilot leaving us. Damn. Jump pilots rule. Come back. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Tinkerbelle 5 #4 June 8, 2004 I was and still am in love with a jump pilot, named Shawn Gloyer! He's dead now, but he still rules too! He also flew tourists in Otters down there, same place for a long time. He even had to wear a cute little white shirt with captain's epaulets. How life does go in cycles doesn't it! Tinkerbelle Rehab is for quitters. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites wildblue 7 #5 June 8, 2004 I wonder if he's the one I saw buzz the cruise ship while I was there Ok, 'buzz' might be too strong of a word, it was still fun.it's like incest - you're substituting convenience for quality Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites flynhigh 0 #6 June 8, 2004 I know he'll be happy - and the people he crosses paths with will absolutely love him. How couldn't you? Thanks for the many fun memories Rob - including the ride in the SkyVan buzzing the swoop pond on opening weekend at CK. I have a feeling you'll be seeing many of your DZ friends in the islands! Dare to dream and then make it happen! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites bendywendy 0 #7 June 9, 2004 Anyone else??? I think he'll be disappointed. Who hasn't been in the SkyVan with it's beautiful red & gold tassles all around the windshield, hula girl & mary on the dash? If you jumped in at Panama Beach City, FL PST event; Wildwood, NJ; CrossKeys, NJ, the very unpopular skyvan at THE BOOGIE (according to them) Richmond, IL; Puerto Rico; Sebastian, FL; Mardi Gras Boogie and what one was that where they used the SkyVan to pull the truck out of the mud??? Anyways, send Rob some goodbyes to remember you by. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Vallerina 2 #8 June 9, 2004 Haha! When I made my one an only naked jump, he was the pilot (I think)! It's too bad he wasn't down there a few weeks ago....I would've stopped and said, "Hello!"There's a thin line between Saturday night and Sunday morning Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites 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
skybytch 273 #2 June 8, 2004 Uh oh. Watch out, St. Croix! Have fun in the islands Rob. Thanks again for not killing me cuz I suck at riding on the back of Harleys when I'm drunk. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cocheese 0 #3 June 8, 2004 No not another jump pilot leaving us. Damn. Jump pilots rule. Come back. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tinkerbelle 5 #4 June 8, 2004 I was and still am in love with a jump pilot, named Shawn Gloyer! He's dead now, but he still rules too! He also flew tourists in Otters down there, same place for a long time. He even had to wear a cute little white shirt with captain's epaulets. How life does go in cycles doesn't it! Tinkerbelle Rehab is for quitters. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildblue 7 #5 June 8, 2004 I wonder if he's the one I saw buzz the cruise ship while I was there Ok, 'buzz' might be too strong of a word, it was still fun.it's like incest - you're substituting convenience for quality Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flynhigh 0 #6 June 8, 2004 I know he'll be happy - and the people he crosses paths with will absolutely love him. How couldn't you? Thanks for the many fun memories Rob - including the ride in the SkyVan buzzing the swoop pond on opening weekend at CK. I have a feeling you'll be seeing many of your DZ friends in the islands! Dare to dream and then make it happen! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bendywendy 0 #7 June 9, 2004 Anyone else??? I think he'll be disappointed. Who hasn't been in the SkyVan with it's beautiful red & gold tassles all around the windshield, hula girl & mary on the dash? If you jumped in at Panama Beach City, FL PST event; Wildwood, NJ; CrossKeys, NJ, the very unpopular skyvan at THE BOOGIE (according to them) Richmond, IL; Puerto Rico; Sebastian, FL; Mardi Gras Boogie and what one was that where they used the SkyVan to pull the truck out of the mud??? Anyways, send Rob some goodbyes to remember you by. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vallerina 2 #8 June 9, 2004 Haha! When I made my one an only naked jump, he was the pilot (I think)! It's too bad he wasn't down there a few weeks ago....I would've stopped and said, "Hello!"There's a thin line between Saturday night and Sunday morning Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
