I'm done

[Pablito 0]

Derek, thanks!!
Have a good time and say hi once in a while
Cielos Azules
Pablito

"If you don't overcome your fears they will overcome you first"
Shady Monkey/6Segundos Rodriguez/AKA Pablito

[Brains 2]

Glad i got to meet and talk with you in Eloy. Congrats and have fun. Do it for you, not others.

Never look down on someone, unless they are going down on you.

[vdschoor 0]

Derek,

Sorry to see you leave, but sometimes people have to go and do other things for whatever reason.
Thanks for your help and advice in Eloy, and of course here on the forums.

Are you going to be hanging out in the base forum here on dz.com now?

All the best,
Iwan

[FrenchyDiver 0]

One thing for sure Derek, you will be dearly missed, here and at the DZs

Don't forget to post ant let us know how things are going for you.

Blueskies forever

JM

Hispas Brothers President
HISPA #2,

[Remster 30]

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I only wish I had been with you in the air too

So that moderator jump doesnt count????? It was belly and all, but still!

Sory to see you leave Derek!

Remster

[JeffGordon 0]

Peace out. Thanks for all you taught me.

[skymama 37]

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So that moderator jump doesnt count????? It was belly and all, but still!

D'oh! I guess it's because you all flew me so well, it's almost like I wasn't there.

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

[DaGimp 0]

Derek,

It was good to meet you and see first hand you snag that canopy....i dont need to watch the video to see it cause the video does what i saw no justice.

Im sure you have your reasons, and i wish you well in your life. Maybe our paths will cross again in the future. Till then, take care bro.

Jake

"Professor of Pimpology"~~~Bolas

[Deuce 1]

Oh, God.

The only legitimate reason to BASE jump that I have ever even considered.

I'm glad I got on so many of your farewell jumps. Heck, we even almost got to share an epic videotaped bar fight!

Hey, all, check this out. Derek, farewell, you were badass.

JP

[DaGimp 0]

wow he geeks as good as i do

"Professor of Pimpology"~~~Bolas

[nightjumps 1]

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'So on the tip of his subduing tongue
All kinds of arguments and question deep,
All replication prompt, and reason strong,
For his advantage still did wake and sleep:
To make the weeper laugh, the laugher weep,
He had the dialect and different skill,
Catching all passions in his craft of will:

A Lover's Complaint
Stanza 18

You will be missed.

[sunshine 2]

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wow he geeks as good as i do

Nobody geeks as good as you Gimp. I've never met such a camera whore...

___________________________________________
meow

I get a Mike hug! I get a Mike hug!

[DaGimp 0]

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wow he geeks as good as i do

Nobody geeks as good as you Gimp. I've never met such a camera whore...

well you know if your gona do something be good at it.

"Professor of Pimpology"~~~Bolas

[ChileRelleno 0]

Wow! Thats a awesome little career you accomplished for yourself and just think of all the people you've introduced to the sport, taught and saved from death.
Sorry to hear your leaving the sport and DZ.com.
I hope you can find something to fill the gap, shit, who knows you may be back...

I do not understand this "Outlived your usefullness" crap though... Has Lew Sanborn or anyone else for that matter "Outlived their usefullness?"
Sounds like some kind of bullshit to me... "Outlive your usefullness"... BAH!!!!!

Why step down from moderating these forums? Do you have to be jumping to moderate and help other people with your knowledge and insight?

Anyways, your decisions are your own for whatever reasons, and I wish the best in your current and future endeavors.

ChileRelleno-Rodriguez Bro#414
Hellfish#511,MuffBro#3532,AnvilBro#9, D24868

[Jessica 0]

I have a question about tacking down slinks. I'm going to PM you. You will not escape that easily.

MUAHAHAHAHAHA.

Seriously, thanks for everything.

I really am going to PM you though. I don't know what knots to use.

Skydiving is for cool people only

[taln1rigr 0]

Will you still actively participate in dz.com forums ... we'd still love to have you around even if you're not a greenie.
I wish you the best in all your endeavors ... you wil be sorely missed ... Take care & God bless.

[Hooknswoop 19]

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I do not understand this "Outlived your usefullness" crap though

I noticed at Eloy how rusty I was from 6 months of not jumping. The longer I am not around a DZ, the more I forget things and the farther the sport progresses without me. I think currency is important and I would rather step down now, than start to post incorrect/out-of-date info later on.

Derek

[jeremyneas 0]

It's true, I haven't worked on a plane in over 2 years. Recently someone asked me what the TR was and I pointed to the stairs.

[ChileRelleno 0]

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Anyways, your decisions are your own for whatever reasons, and I wish the best in your current and future endeavors.

ChileRelleno-Rodriguez Bro#414
Hellfish#511,MuffBro#3532,AnvilBro#9, D24868

[ChileRelleno 0]

You still gonna BASE?

ChileRelleno-Rodriguez Bro#414
Hellfish#511,MuffBro#3532,AnvilBro#9, D24868

[Taylor610 0]

I'm looking for some "old pond swooping" video's. Know where I can find any?

Good luck brother, sent you a pm.

W

[Hooknswoop 19]

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You still gonna BASE?

Yep, too many sweet walls here in CO not too.

Derek

[Ron 10]

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I noticed at Eloy how rusty I was from 6 months of not jumping. The longer I am not around a DZ, the more I forget things and the farther the sport progresses without me. I think currency is important

Again with the voice of reason stuff.

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I would rather step down now, than start to post incorrect/out-of-date info later on.

Thats never stopped anyone here before (Including me)

"No free man shall ever be debarred the use of arms." -- Thomas Jefferson, Thomas Jefferson Papers, 334

[lummy 4]

thanks for everything you have provided to me and to skydiving, Derek. I've read through many of your writings here and everyone has made me think and to become a better skydiver. Your insight and presence will be missed.

Oh and I especially want to thank you for catching that misrouted chest strap.

I promise not to TP Davis under canopy.. I promise not to TP Davis under canopy.. eat sushi, get smoochieTTK#1

[catfishhunter 2]

Thank You.

Blue Skies

MAKE EVERY DAY COUNT
Life is Short and we never know how long we are going to have. We must live life to the fullest EVERY DAY. Everything we do should have a greater purpose.