cocheese 0 #1 April 30, 2004 Well, she's been going to school forever and just got the Master's degree. Addicted to skydiving, yet plans on a lot more school and a career which might not leave much time for jumping.What should she do ?(this post not to be taken seriously without the express written consent of Nightingale and Major League Baseball.) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lawrocket 3 #2 April 30, 2004 Do both. Honestly, she'll be weathier during her school years than she will when she gets out. Skydiving will help her out in law school. Many times will she feel like she wants to jump out of a building. She can save it for the weekend with a plane. My wife is hotter than your wife. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bbarnhouse 0 #3 April 30, 2004 Finish school no question about it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cocheese 0 #4 April 30, 2004 I think Law rocket has a point. LOL.! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cocheese 0 #5 May 1, 2004 We really need Ron's opinion on this. Ron, how many jumps are required to "cutaway" ? Not saying i'm going to , but in general...... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bbarnhouse 0 #6 May 1, 2004 okay I'll play advocate. First off very few people are able to make a decent living in this business. Some get lucky and get a salary, free jumps and a place to live. Those are few and far in between. Additionally, even fewer are women. Its a better idea to stay in school, pay for recreational jumping or cutaway after one has made their fortune. That way if the fortune gets spent....there is something to fall back on. Just my .02 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crzjp20 0 #7 May 1, 2004 percisly why i am building my business like crazy right now!! Goal: 10 years be financialy free, and jump like crazy-------------------------------------------------- Fear is not a confession of weakness, it is an oportunity for courage. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ron 10 #8 May 1, 2004 QuoteWe really need Ron's opinion on this. Ron, how many jumps are required to "cutaway" ? Not saying i'm going to , but in general Oh you are killing me. The best answer I think I can give is this. What would she want? I was talking to Joe Trinko (A man that has done a lot and his opinion I trust.) He told me that with his World Meet golds...The only place someone will buy him a beer is at the DZ...And even then not everyone knows who he is, or cares. But if you want it bad enough, its worth it. Now, I know several REALLY good skydivers that are shit poor. And they have nothing set aside for retirement. I know one several time world champ that drives a taxi. I would sugest she read the profiles on the NSL page. Jerome David:BAC scientifique + BA: Law + Sports’ Professor Alan Metni: BA History & B.A. in Government - University of Texas at Austin; MPAff, Masters in Public Affairs - L.B.J. School of Public Affairs J.D., Law Degree - University of Texas at Austin Gary Smith: Bachelor’s degree in commerce, law degree Lise Aune: Business Administration Dan Brodsky-Chenfeld: Ohio State University, graduated with a major in aviation, minor in theater Hell, I'd go to law school. Given the choice of the time and money I have spent in skydiving....If I could I would trade it for a serious college degree. I am now back in school...doing what I should have done 10 years ago. Not to say I have wasted my time. I have enjoyed the ride, but in the end my buddies that went to collage instead of jumping like hell...They are now making more, and can do more than me. Just my opinion....I by no means no more about life than anyone else. and hell...you asked"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
RoadRash 0 #9 May 1, 2004 The answer Ron gave was the same answer I got when I had the hair-brained idea to quit school and skydive full time......That is why I am going to finish school so that I have something to fall back on and make small goals in skydiving for the time being... ~R+R...Sounds like a plan...~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ Fly the friendly skies...^_^...})ii({...^_~... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TomAiello 26 #10 May 1, 2004 QuoteSkydiving will help her out in law school. Many times will she feel like she wants to jump out of a building. She can save it for the weekend with a plane. If she took up BASE, she wouldn't have to wait for the weekend or the plane.-- Tom Aiello Tom@SnakeRiverBASE.com SnakeRiverBASE.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RoadRash 0 #11 May 1, 2004 QuoteQuoteSkydiving will help her out in law school. Many times will she feel like she wants to jump out of a building. She can save it for the weekend with a plane. If she took up BASE, she wouldn't have to wait for the weekend or the plane. Hmmmm...good point... ~R+R~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ Fly the friendly skies...^_^...})ii({...^_~... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cocheese 0 #12 May 1, 2004 Wow thanks Ron. It's not a thread til Ron replies. :)And for the BASE jump idea,She's Na Ga Da(That's George Bush for "Not gonna do it.")She's not skipin Law school either . I'm just trying to be a bad/good influence. Lighten up the place with bs.I was just going to say "where's Ron ?" too. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lawrocket 3 #13 May 1, 2004 QuoteQuoteSkydiving will help her out in law school. Many times will she feel like she wants to jump out of a building. She can save it for the weekend with a plane. If she took up BASE, she wouldn't have to wait for the weekend or the plane. True, and there are plenty of tall buildings within walking distance if she chooses my beloved Loyola. In fact, the tallest American building west of the Mississippi is less than a mile away. Who would question the law student with the big backpack? Law students ALWAYS have big backpacks! My wife is hotter than your wife. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybytch 273 #14 May 1, 2004 You people are far too responsible and upstanding. Are you sure you're really skydivers? There is only one correct answer to this question. She should sell everything except her gear, buy a vehicle she can sleep in, move to a dropzone (any dropzone) and do whatever it takes to pay for jumps and food. Doing anything else would be selling out. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nightingale 0 #15 May 2, 2004 hehehe. for the record, no plans on becoming a professional skydiver. I gotta learn how to land first! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RoadRash 0 #16 May 2, 2004 Quotehehehe. for the record, no plans on becoming a professional skydiver. I gotta learn how to land first! You and me both...and Congratulations!!!! ~R+R~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ Fly the friendly skies...^_^...})ii({...^_~... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tbrown 26 #17 May 2, 2004 School is winning by 69 percent. And that's THE majic numba, so I'd say that settles it..... Your humble servant.....Professor Gravity ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybytch 273 #18 May 2, 2004 QuoteI gotta learn how to land first! Hmmm... they never told me I had to know how to land... No wonder I can't make any money at this. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bbarnhouse 0 #19 May 2, 2004 Quotethey never told me I had to know how to land LOL well that IS why we have bumpers ya know! Geez...just wish mine weren't double wide Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mujie96 0 #20 May 2, 2004 If the female skydivers of the world didn't pursue their educations, who the hell would support all the broke ass men? Just keep swimming...just keep swimming.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lummy 4 #21 May 2, 2004 QuoteGeez...just wish mine weren't double wide Uhmmmm... excuse me?!?!?!? I've seen yours and unless the double wides come in a mini, you're full of it ;)I promise not to TP Davis under canopy.. I promise not to TP Davis under canopy.. eat sushi, get smoochieTTK#1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
