mouth 0 #1 August 24, 2003 0:1:1 FINALLY after what seems like forever but was only 8 weeks I got back in the air. NO I did not jump by myself becuase my stupid arm is still not fully healed or anywhere near strong enough to flare my canopy, so thanks to some wonderful friends at Skydive Atlanta I got to do a 6 way tandem RW with video for the sunset load last night. I didn't realize how much I missed all my friends from "home" or how much I missed the freedom of being in the air. I also made a great new friend Celljumper who moved here from California is a total sweetheart. You guys just lost a great chickie over there, but I promise to enjoy having her here with me. I realized I'm not ready to jump on my own for a little longer but I did manage to attempt the practice flares and I KNOW I'll eventually be able to jump again so my ortho guy can kiss my a$$ -- 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
katiebear21 0 #2 August 24, 2003 0:0:0 Had to post the numbers just to play but wanted to say "damn girl, right on!" I was beginning to worry about you for a minute but you've definitely not lost your fire! A few more months and we'll be doing tricks! Katie Get your PMS glass necklace here Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybytch 273 #3 August 24, 2003 0:2:0 Two jumps on my wingsuit yesterday. Second one was a two way with billvon. Flew over and under each other. Awesome visuals. Had to leave the dz for a couple hours cuz I really wanted to jump it more but I'm saving my last three jumps for my last day at Perris. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jmpnkramer 0 #4 August 24, 2003 0:3:0 Alright there Girlie. You had better wait until you are fully healed. We have not jumped together yet. I am glad you were able to do something though. Talk to Ya'll soon. Laters, KRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAMER!!!!!!!!!!!!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
Fast 0 #5 August 24, 2003 0:3:1 Sunday (today) was a nice day, except for the insane winds Got in three nice jumps on saturday though, including my first 4-way ~D Where troubles melt like lemon drops Away above the chimney tops That's where you'll find me. Swooping is taking one last poke at the bear before escaping it's cave - davelepka Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meatmissile 0 #6 August 24, 2003 1:1: and I am drinking a bottle of Zonnenbloem Pinotage '89 all by myself tonight. Glad to hear you're back in the sky, Lisa -- ZZZzzzz.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mouth 0 #7 August 24, 2003 Quote1:1: and I am drinking a bottle of Zonnenbloem Pinotage '89 all by myself tonight. Glad to hear you're back in the sky, Lisa Ferdi, Haven't you heard some things are like skydiving....better shared with others!!! -- 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
freeflygoddess 0 #8 August 24, 2003 I had a BIG FAT 0:0:0 weekend... However I did get to go see Tomb Raider 2 Friday night, because of a friend...thank you. Other than that all I did was watch movies on the movie channels. Oh yeah today I did get to go to Walmart with my mommy. I know I am pathetic... Kathryn Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,587 #9 August 24, 2003 You go girl! 0:6:0 6 jumps at Ballunar -- it was a lot of fun, and, especially for what were essentially pickup teams, very good. The party was awesome, too -- booze luge, beer, jello shots, and a pool -- what more is needed (well, a later start time -- having to be at NASA at 6:45 pretty much sucked) Wendy W.There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meatmissile 0 #10 August 24, 2003 QuoteHaven't you heard some things are like skydiving....better shared with others!!! Ahhh, true, true. But sometimes being alone is not merely great, it is fantastic. If you're never alone, how can you appreciate togetherness? [/philosophical and off-topic mood] -- ZZZzzzz.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dumpster 0 #11 August 24, 2003 0:4:0 Took the wife to the airport - she's going to Conn. for week with her mom - I'm Joe Bachelor for a week! WooHoo!! Good times at the DZ - Four good RW jumps, lots of points turned, worked on my accuracy for my D - Five more jumps to go to get my D. And I think I'm actually getting the hang of this thing they call skydiving. Best fun I had was bombing out the door, and turning fast enough to watch the others get out right behind me. So sweet! Easy Does It Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vallerina 2 #12 August 24, 2003 1 year I went to the dz Friday, in freefall I watched the city of Chicago where I was supposed to be working, and I did the best kiss pass EVER!!! Saturday, we went on a dinner cruise and got to see a nifty firework show! I viewed the beautiful Chicago skyline with this really hot guy! Today, we went to see Cirque Du Soleil which was a fanastic show! I'm still amazed by what some human bodies can do. A great weekend, although, I may have to search for a dancing banana and pour beer on someone to make it complete. I can't believe how much fun this past year has been! There's a thin line between Saturday night and Sunday morning Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheAnvil 0 #13 August 24, 2003 Glad you're back in the air mouth! Vinny the Anvil: 0:3:0. Bummer. Work hath captured me. Made Church on Sunday and might fly this evening, but worked my arse off all day Sunday (Church + work - what a hypocrite I am....then again I AM a hypocritical libertarian by way of politics....Beers to all, Vinny the Anvil Vinny the Anvil Post Traumatic Didn't Make The Lakers Syndrome is REAL JACKASS POWER!!!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deuce 1 #14 August 24, 2003 That was a great idea. I'm so glad to hear it. 4 birdman suit jumps, and the old pro I jumped with told me I'm a natural. Very rewarding, got two stable docks on the 4th jump. It is so different from anything else in skydiving. He's getting a SF3 so he can stay with me when I get mine Every now and again, you need to find out you're good at something, and the timing for this birdman victory couldn't have been better. OH CRAP I forgot! We had a birdstrike on takeoff! That really got my attention. Being up next to the pilot in a birdman suit when he takes the plane zero G, swears in French ( He's a French guy over here getting hours) banks hard right and heating blap-WHACK! Then being asked to inspect the prop, exhaust and wing root for damage while we start back to the runway. A hawk was headed right for the windsheild at 500 feet and it ended up going through the prop and mashing on the wingroot and the horizontal stabilizer. Didn't do even any cosmetic damage. Scared the crap out of me for a second, though. BEER! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kai2k1 0 #15 August 24, 2003 0:0:0 Took a weekend off, and went trout fishing with my future brother in law. I love to fish, but i watched the skies the whole weekend There's no truer sense of flying than sky diving," Scott Cowan Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #16 August 24, 2003 QuoteI also made a great new friend Celljumper who moved here from California is a total sweetheart. Way cool!!! I hope she enjoyed the weekend down there. As for me....Zip Zero Nada. Again. Unfortunately my reserve was out of date. Looking back I should have just jumped it anyway and left it Saturday night for the repack. Oh well....my bad. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dropdeded 0 #17 August 24, 2003 0:1:0 dropdeded------------------------------------------ The Dude Abides. - Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stacy 0 #18 August 24, 2003 50,000 love bugs mashed on the window:1:0 1 reallly funny 5way on saturday, then the plane broke for the second time. called it a day. when the plane has been on jacks twice in one day, well, that's my limit. taught myself with the help of HGTV how to make mosaic styled things and bought some tiles and grout to play around with. 4 new tires on my car since one busted on 95 friday morning. that cost me 27 jump tickets. ugh. __ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AirMail 0 #19 August 25, 2003 0:6:0 Great weekend. Did mostly sitflying, but 1 6 way RW jump. P--- It's never too late to have a happy childhood. Postal Rodriguez, Muff 3342 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
andy2 0 #20 August 25, 2003 0:3:0 3 nice jumps today. I wish I had more money. --------------------------------------------- let my inspiration flow, in token rhyme suggesting rhythm... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eeneR 3 #22 August 25, 2003 0:5:0 Friday, turned down an offer to do an "off" landing at a bar to get free beer, I didnt have a chance to scope the landing area out first. But went down there, and this place was a lot of fun, on the river, good burgers....looks like a new friday night hangout!! Saturday was ok, did 4 jumps, anywhere from 8-15 ways....however today....we did a 6 point 10 way that totaly rocked!!!! Now to scrounge up more money to put on account to finish off the season The good news is Im getting $14 jumps...so it will be a bit easier...:-DShe is not a "Dumb Blonde" - She is a "Light-Haired Detour Off The Information Superhighway." eeneR TF#72, FB#4130, Incauto Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunshine 2 #23 August 25, 2003 2:11:0 2 most adorable nephews in the whole world that i got to play with on Friday. 11 jumps Pretty laid back, mellow weekend for me. ___________________________________________ meow I get a Mike hug! I get a Mike hug! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydiverbrian 0 #24 August 25, 2003 0 : 0 : 2 0 Damn! When is he coming home?! 0 No money + reserve out of date = no jumps 2 Hours spent basking in Skymama's glow over dinner and beer In a world full of people, only some want to fly... isn't that crazy! --Seal Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Clownburner 0 #25 August 25, 2003 0 : 1 : 1 Went to a concert in Vegas, met JTVal at the DZ but he slept through the concert. Got a friend of mine up in the air for the first time, rode up with him and jumped after him, which became my first jump out of a Cessna 206 (thus the beer). fun weekend, but not enough jumping. More next weekend! 7CP#1 | BTR#2 | Payaso en fuego Rodriguez "I want hot chicks in my boobies!"- McBeth Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
