billymotox 0 #76 January 8, 2004 congratulations for all your achievments in your skydiving career. good luck with your new endeavors. thanx for being you! billy d------------------------- "Escape may be checked by water and land, but the air and the sky are free." (from the story of Daedalus and Icarus) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnnyD 0 #77 January 8, 2004 Totally feeling you. Be well. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zenister 0 #78 January 8, 2004 very sorry to see you go, but i wish you the best...nothing is constant except the constant change..i'm learning that time again... you'll never outlive your usefulness and have provided a great deal of knowledge and insight to me personally and many others thru this web site.. so again many thanks... ps.. you still owe me a beer for that patch.. i'll collect on the side of a rock someplace...or come to Mt. Baker for some of the deepest powder in the world (this year looks to be another record and i'm on the wrong side of the planet)....this time next year i should be able to personally hook up and Kelli up, if not i always have friends who are willing to take my word and lend a favor...____________________________________ Those who fail to learn from the past are simply Doomed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rhino 0 #79 January 8, 2004 Whatever you say Michael Jordan.. oops.. I mean Derek See you around bro, Thanks for everything, Rob Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mouth 0 #80 January 8, 2004 Derek, I know why and I understand your reasoning; however, you will be genuinely missed. Know I love you and Kel dearly. Lisa -- Hot Mama At least you know where you stand even if it is in a pile of shit. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cloudseeker2001 0 #81 January 8, 2004 QuoteThanks everyone for the kind words. I'd rather not get into my reasons in the Forum. Feel free to PM for the 'why'. My rig is up for sale. I intend to lean into rock climbing with Kelli and snowboarding, with some BASE on the side. Lastly, a big thank you to Sangiro for everything he has done. [Oh ya, Cloudseeker2001- I don't know anythig about a blanket and Mercedes I do remember sleeping a lot in the back of the Cessna with no door] Derek HAHAHAHA! "Some call it heavenly in it's brilliance, others mean and rueful of the western dream" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hookitt 1 #82 January 8, 2004 Later Bub! Keep in touch and thanks for all the good conversation. I have a rig you can borrow in case you feel like catching some air. C-ya on an exit point sometime TimMy grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steve1 5 #83 January 8, 2004 Sorry you're leaving. I learned a lot from your input on these forums. I hope your break from skydiving isn't permanent though. I took one for 25 years, and it's great to be back. At any rate....Best of Luck in the future to both you and Sky Kat.....Steve1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beerlight 0 #84 January 8, 2004 Derek, Thanks for the PM's and all your help. What, coming back to Houston???!! Stay n touch..... Buck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bmcd308 0 #85 January 8, 2004 You'll be missed. Although I have never met you, I feel like I know you. Brent ---------------------------------- www.jumpelvis.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymonkey2004 0 #86 January 9, 2004 Derek, Thank you for everything that you have taught and will continue to teach me. It is wierd seeing you finally hang it up for good. I still want to hit that riggers ticket in the spring. Blue Ones. Mike "Never thought I could take that first step." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RevJim 0 #87 January 9, 2004 QuoteWhatever you say Michael Jordan.. oops.. I mean Derek See you around bro, Thanks for everything, Rob What's the difference between Derek and Michael Jordan? Michael Jordan thought he could play in a different sport. Derek can. Multiple sports, in fact. Peace out bro. See ya around someday.It's your life, live it! Karma RB#684 "Corcho", ASK#60, Muff#3520, NCB#398, NHDZ#4, C-33989, DG#1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Iflyme 0 #88 January 9, 2004 Thanks, Hook, for being "one of the good ones". Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rhino 0 #89 January 9, 2004 ***What's the difference between Derek and Michael Jordan? Quote You know.. Multiple retirements... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites KrisFlyZ 0 #90 January 9, 2004 Thanks for everything Derek!! You will be missed. All the very best in everything you do. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites murrays 0 #91 January 9, 2004 Add me to the long list of people who have benefitted from your presence on dz.com and who will miss you. From the last page of Andy Keech's "Skies Call"... .... His gear still carries dust from drop zones round the world He stood with national team and saw his flag unfurled So if our ranks he now must leave, no reason should be sought Respect his silent privacy, the turmoil of his thought. Best of luck in all your future endeavours,-- Murray "No tyranny is so irksome as petty tyranny: the officious demands of policemen, government clerks, and electromechanical gadgets." - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Taylor610 0 #92 January 9, 2004 I sent the pm to your yahoo address. Is there a better one? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Hooknswoop 19 #93 January 9, 2004 Nope, got it.Derek Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites ypelchat 0 #94 January 9, 2004 Good luck in whatever you do in the future. Yves. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites SkymonkeyONE 4 #95 January 9, 2004 See you later, MONKEY! Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites airtwardo 7 #96 January 10, 2004 "Stay low and don't bunch up" ...There Bro! Gonna miss our lengthy chats!! Be Well. ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Raefordite 0 #97 January 10, 2004 Best of luck and wishing you well. Don't forget to stop by the forums and type hello from time to time. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Gawain 0 #98 January 11, 2004 QuoteQuoteI would rather step down now, than start to post incorrect/out-of-date info later on. Thats never stopped anyone here before (Including me) Dude~~ I heard a rumor about a brand new canopy coming out soon, it's called a Para-commander... So I try and I scream and I beg and I sigh Just to prove I'm alive, and it's alright 'Cause tonight there's a way I'll make light of my treacherous life Make light! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Kramer 0 #99 January 11, 2004 Derek, hate seein ya go. Thanks for all the advice though, good luck in whatever you do. (We won't make fun of you if you decide to start jumping again...hint-hint ). Don't be a stranger. -Kramer The FAKE KRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAMER!!!!!!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Mad47 0 #100 January 12, 2004 Derek, I have never met you in person, but learned a lot from what you post on forums at dz.com. Thank you for being friendly to novices and sharing the knowledge.. Blue skies, Anton Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 3 4 5 Next Page 4 of 5 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
KrisFlyZ 0 #90 January 9, 2004 Thanks for everything Derek!! You will be missed. All the very best in everything you do. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
murrays 0 #91 January 9, 2004 Add me to the long list of people who have benefitted from your presence on dz.com and who will miss you. From the last page of Andy Keech's "Skies Call"... .... His gear still carries dust from drop zones round the world He stood with national team and saw his flag unfurled So if our ranks he now must leave, no reason should be sought Respect his silent privacy, the turmoil of his thought. Best of luck in all your future endeavours,-- Murray "No tyranny is so irksome as petty tyranny: the officious demands of policemen, government clerks, and electromechanical gadgets." - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Taylor610 0 #92 January 9, 2004 I sent the pm to your yahoo address. Is there a better one? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hooknswoop 19 #93 January 9, 2004 Nope, got it.Derek Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ypelchat 0 #94 January 9, 2004 Good luck in whatever you do in the future. Yves. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkymonkeyONE 4 #95 January 9, 2004 See you later, MONKEY! Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #96 January 10, 2004 "Stay low and don't bunch up" ...There Bro! Gonna miss our lengthy chats!! Be Well. ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Raefordite 0 #97 January 10, 2004 Best of luck and wishing you well. Don't forget to stop by the forums and type hello from time to time. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gawain 0 #98 January 11, 2004 QuoteQuoteI would rather step down now, than start to post incorrect/out-of-date info later on. Thats never stopped anyone here before (Including me) Dude~~ I heard a rumor about a brand new canopy coming out soon, it's called a Para-commander... So I try and I scream and I beg and I sigh Just to prove I'm alive, and it's alright 'Cause tonight there's a way I'll make light of my treacherous life Make light! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kramer 0 #99 January 11, 2004 Derek, hate seein ya go. Thanks for all the advice though, good luck in whatever you do. (We won't make fun of you if you decide to start jumping again...hint-hint ). Don't be a stranger. -Kramer The FAKE KRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAMER!!!!!!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mad47 0 #100 January 12, 2004 Derek, I have never met you in person, but learned a lot from what you post on forums at dz.com. Thank you for being friendly to novices and sharing the knowledge.. Blue skies, Anton Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
