jmpnkramer 0 #1 October 3, 2003 Aren't they just great? They ask questions but when it is not the answer they want it offneds them. I mean you just gotta love it. Just like raising a child. If they don't get thier answer then keep searching until someone agrees with them to get what they want. Honestly though this is a serious sport and if people are concerned for your safety it should be taken into account. None of us likes to see anyone get injured or worse. It does not matter how much you might not like the person. I cringe when I hear/see someone hit the ground bad. Laters, KRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAMER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!The REAL KRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAMER! "HESITATION CAUSES DEATH!!!" "Be Slow to Fall into Friendship; but when Thou Art in, Continue Firm & Constant." - SOCRATES Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflybella 0 #2 October 3, 2003 A thing to remember is that when you ask a question of a forum of people who don't know you personally, you are asking for generalities or opinions on a general subject. As always, make sure you run all advice by people who know you and your skill level when making decisions in this sport. Action expresses priority. - Mahatma Ghandi Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Casie 0 #3 October 3, 2003 JmpnKramer, you're welcome to PM me if you need to talk......................hope all is well! Have fun @ B-Day!~Porn Kitty WARNING: Goldschlager causes extreme emotional outbursts! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 20 #4 October 3, 2003 I just wish that all new (and for that matter some experienced) jumpers knew PhreeZone's Rule to DZ Dating... There is only one since its really simple. 1) Always have at least one DZ between you and the person you are seeing's home DZ. It takes longer for rumors to spread and it lets you fight them before they get to the other DZ. Plus if things go bad you both still have your own territory to go back to.Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
katiebear21 0 #5 October 3, 2003 QuoteI just wish that all new (and for that matter some experienced) jumpers knew PhreeZone's Rule to DZ Dating... There is only one since its really simple. 1) Always have at least one DZ between you and the person you are seeing's home DZ. It takes longer for rumors to spread and it lets you fight them before they get to the other DZ. Plus if things go bad you both still have your own territory to go back to. Katie Get your PMS glass necklace here Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunshine 2 #6 October 3, 2003 QuoteI just wish that all new (and for that matter some experienced) jumpers knew PhreeZone's Rule to DZ Dating... There is only one since its really simple. What about your rule for DZ.com dating? ___________________________________________ meow I get a Mike hug! I get a Mike hug! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 20 #7 October 3, 2003 What?? Its a damn good rule Search the fourms... I've brought this rule up more then once before. One of the best parts of having 2 DZ's is if the weather is shit at one, you can go to the other one just as easy.Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 20 #8 October 3, 2003 QuoteWhat about your rule for DZ.com dating? Ummm... well, last results with that one were'nt bad since there were approx 36 DZ's between the 2 of us As for DZ.com dating... PhreeZone's Rulez to DZ.com dating: 1) Make sure the person has a frequent flyer account 2) Make sure the person has money for plane tickets 3) Make sure the person is willing to spend all their vacation time on you 4) Make sure that the person is able to go on long road trips where the entire goal is not to piss you off. 5) Avoid stoping at Wendys in Georgia on FL road trips 6) Pay your pimp fees to Sangiro on a regular basis. Special thanks for this one too... 7) If they've dated 5+ dz.commers before you, take that as a bad sign. If you are going to date a Greenie just remember they can prevent you from posting if you piss them off Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tonto 1 #9 October 3, 2003 Quote One of the best parts of having 2 DZ's is if the weather is shit at one, you can go to the other one just as easy. Would that be the skydiver equivalent of "Any port in a storm?" tIt's the year of the Pig. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jmpnkramer 0 #10 October 3, 2003 I am not just talking about the student/instructor thread. This thread deals with all questions asked by the young skydiver. "Should I jump a canopy I am wingloading at 2.1 with only 20 jumps?" As an extreme example. There are so many different situations that they cannot all be listed. Ya'll know what I am talking about. As far as advice. I personally listen to very experienced people in the industry. Of course I have that luxury b/c of my location and I am in the military. I get to travel and see more things and meet more people in the sport. Even being in the sport over 10yrs, an instructor, I still ask questions and seek to get more informed any chance I get. Not from just anyone though. I do like to review situations that happen as well. Take care All, KRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAMER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!The REAL KRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAMER! "HESITATION CAUSES DEATH!!!" "Be Slow to Fall into Friendship; but when Thou Art in, Continue Firm & Constant." - SOCRATES Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stacy 0 #11 October 3, 2003 It's funny to me that I've realized the more experience I get in this sport, the less I realize I know. Thoght I knew it all at 100 jumps. At 600+, I know nothing. I find the shut up and listen tactic to be highly effective. There's stuff to be learned everywhere. __ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Remster 30 #12 October 3, 2003 QuoteIf you are going to date a Greenie I didnt know you cared Erk....Remster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflygoddess 0 #13 October 3, 2003 Quote1) Always have at least one DZ between you and the person you are seeing's home DZ. It takes longer for rumors to spread and it lets you fight them before they get to the other DZ. Plus if things go bad you both still have your own territory to go back to. Unless you live in Phoenix, because there are three DZs within a 45 mile radius and well the rumors spread, and so does the weather....However, my exbf is kind enough to call me and let me know what his weekend plans are and where...generally he goes BASE jumping, but I am kinda getting use to seeing him at the DZ and really no rumors have been spread that I am aware of, and if there are please don't tell me I rather not know... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildblue 7 #14 October 3, 2003 QuoteQuoteIf you are going to date a Greenie Id didnt know you cared Erk.... I think it's that moose outfit you have that he likes....it's like incest - you're substituting convenience for quality Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jlmiracle 7 #15 October 3, 2003 Quote I find the shut up and listen tactic to be highly effective. There's stuff to be learned everywhere. __ I wish everyone would go with the shut up a listen. It really sucks when you are trying to listen but someone who thinks they know it all won't shut up so you can listen to the person that DOES know. JudyBe kinder than necessary because everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jmpnkramer 0 #16 October 3, 2003 QuoteIt really sucks when you are trying to listen but someone who thinks they know it all won't shut up so you can listen to the person that DOES know. Or someone who heard a more experienced skydiver tryies to look intelligent by repeating the comment. I know of a few of those. Of course they are 100-500 Jump Wonders. Laters, KRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAMER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!The REAL KRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAMER! "HESITATION CAUSES DEATH!!!" "Be Slow to Fall into Friendship; but when Thou Art in, Continue Firm & Constant." - SOCRATES Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
happythoughts 0 #17 October 3, 2003 QuoteIf they don't get thier answer then keep searching until someone agrees with them to get what they want. That's not just a skydiving problem, that's a life problem. Happens everywhere. (Read the relationship threads ). I have an inexhaustible supply of free advice and it is well worth the price. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybytch 273 #18 October 3, 2003 QuoteIf you are going to date a Greenie just remember they can prevent you from posting if you piss them off Hey now! All of us greenies have very high ethical standards. None of us would ever do something like that. Well, okay, I might. But the rest of them, never! BTW, how would you know about dating a greenie anyway? Something you aren't telling us? Hmmmm.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
McDuck 0 #19 October 3, 2003 QuoteI am not just talking about the student/instructor thread. This thread deals with all questions asked by the young skydiver. "Should I jump a canopy I am wingloading at 2.1 with only 20 jumps?" As an extreme example. There are so many different situations that they cannot all be listed. Ya'll know what I am talking about. I wonder if that isn't less a thing related to new/young jumpers, and more a personality trait. I'm WAY new to skydiving, and I listen politely to everything that is imparted to me, verifying as much as possible with other sources if I am unsure of what I'm told. I would never, ina million years, think to disregard someone's advice or information out of hand. But then, I was raised to be a gentleman...and to keep a straight face when necessary. Kevin - Sonic Beef #5 - OrFun #28 "I never take myself too seriously, 'cuz everybody know fat birds don't fly." - FLC Online communities: proof that people never mature much past high school. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunshine 2 #20 October 3, 2003 QuoteBTW, how would you know about dating a greenie anyway? Something you aren't telling us? Hmmmm.... Didn't you 2 date? Or was Phree lying about that? ___________________________________________ meow I get a Mike hug! I get a Mike hug! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybytch 273 #21 October 3, 2003 QuoteDidn't you 2 date? Nah. He's really cute and all, but he's a couple years younger than my age cutoff. Somehow I just can't date someone who was born 3 years before my son Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #22 October 3, 2003 QuoteI just wish that all new (and for that matter some experienced) jumpers knew PhreeZone's Rule to DZ Dating... There is only one since its really simple. 1) Always have at least one DZ between you and the person you are seeing's home DZ. It takes longer for rumors to spread and it lets you fight them before they get to the other DZ. Plus if things go bad you both still have your own territory to go back to. Amen brudda..... oh and 20 some odd years helps too Jeanne Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bmcd308 0 #23 October 3, 2003 >>I wish everyone would go with the shut up a listen. It really sucks when you are trying to listen but someone who thinks they know it all won't shut up so you can listen to the person that DOES know.<< Next time, you can just come ask me. ---------------------------------- www.jumpelvis.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jlmiracle 7 #24 October 3, 2003 Quote>>I wish everyone would go with the shut up a listen. It really sucks when you are trying to listen but someone who thinks they know it all won't shut up so you can listen to the person that DOES know.<< Next time, you can just come ask me. bwaaaaahhhhhahhahahahahahah. Ever since I showed Chris your pimp picture he see's you in a whole new light.Be kinder than necessary because everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bmcd308 0 #25 October 3, 2003 >>Ever since I showed Chris your pimp picture he see's you in a whole new light. << You should have seen my coworkers when I showed up in that. And when Janet showed up in skin tight fake leather pants. She dresses so that you would not even know she was a girl most of the time. ---------------------------------- www.jumpelvis.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
