MagicLou 0 #1 July 7, 2003 Well, it took 19 jumps (one of them 10 years ago), but I finally completed my solo today. My first high altitude jump was from 12.5k on the last load of the day, with the sun setting over Georgian Bay. WOW. Now onto my regularly scheduled A license.Lou ___________________________________ . . . now you see that evil will always triumph because good is dumb - Dark Helmet Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtval 0 #2 July 7, 2003 CONGRATS!!! but you are mistaken. you will always be a student. just as the rest of us are. if you aint learning you aint livin...so dont be in such a rush to stop learning! LOL The solo felt like pure freedom didnt it!My photos My Videos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
andy2 0 #3 July 7, 2003 the first solo is such an incredible feeling. I think I still might be rushing a little from mine a few weeks ago! Congrats man, and listen to jt, the man is right, the learning curve is indefinite in skydiving as it is in life, as well. --------------------------------------------- let my inspiration flow, in token rhyme suggesting rhythm... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Push 0 #4 July 7, 2003 Congrats again Lou. Now the fun begins. I'll be watching your spots very closely, you bastard Let's hear it for him. HIM! HIM! ... -- Toggle Whippin' Yahoo Skydiving is easy. All you have to do is relax while plummetting at 120 mph from 10,000' with nothing but some nylon and webbing to save you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MagicLou 0 #5 July 7, 2003 QuoteCONGRATS!!! but you are mistaken. you will always be a student. just as the rest of us are. if you aint learning you aint livin...so dont be in such a rush to stop learning! LOL The solo felt like pure freedom didnt it! Point Taken That jump was indescribable! I got to go out after a 3way. so watching them leave was really cool . . . The rest well is a feeling only you (skydivers) will be able to relate to.Lou ___________________________________ . . . now you see that evil will always triumph because good is dumb - Dark Helmet Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ron 10 #6 July 7, 2003 Congradualtions.... Welcome to a sport that will change your life. You should be proud...99% of the world will never know the feelings or see the sights you will. QuoteI'm not a student anymore !!! 10 years and 3,000 jumps later..I'm still a student. Keep that attitude, and you will go far...Act like you already know all you need....Bad things can happen. Be safe, watch your altitude, AND attitude. Ron"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
MagicLou 0 #7 July 7, 2003 QuoteI'll be watching your spots very closely, you bastard Well there's a threat I wasn't expecting. You aren't feeling touchy about something you want to share with the rest of the class, are you? Lou ___________________________________ . . . now you see that evil will always triumph because good is dumb - Dark Helmet Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
QuickDraw 0 #8 July 7, 2003 QuoteBe safe, watch your altitude, AND attitude. Ron ^ ..and your wingloading. ^ -- Hope you don't die. -- I'm fucking winning Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Push 0 #9 July 7, 2003 At least I didn't land in the swamp considers the wisdom of wearing a floatation device -- Toggle Whippin' Yahoo Skydiving is easy. All you have to do is relax while plummetting at 120 mph from 10,000' with nothing but some nylon and webbing to save you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MagicLou 0 #10 July 7, 2003 I really wanted to see if the Duckys really looked like Duckys when deployed.Lou ___________________________________ . . . now you see that evil will always triumph because good is dumb - Dark Helmet Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Laurel 0 #11 July 7, 2003 congrats...................................................................... PMS#28, Pelogrande Rodriguez#1074 My Pink M Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snowbird 0 #12 July 7, 2003 Way to go! That first solo without intructor pressure is just the BEST feeling, eh? It only gets better from here. Women and cats will do as they please, and men and dogs should relax and get used to the idea. -Robert A. Heinlein Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blahr 0 #13 July 7, 2003 Sweet! I remember it well myself :-) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Push 0 #14 July 7, 2003 Well, if you wear one and let me spot, maybe we'll find out "Spot today: 2 miles into the swamp. You go first!" -- Toggle Whippin' Yahoo Skydiving is easy. All you have to do is relax while plummetting at 120 mph from 10,000' with nothing but some nylon and webbing to save you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MagicLou 0 #15 July 7, 2003 QuoteWell, if you wear one and let me spot, maybe we'll find out "Spot today: 2 miles into the swamp. You go first!" Well . . . It's not that I don't trust your spotting, but . . Lou ___________________________________ . . . now you see that evil will always triumph because good is dumb - Dark Helmet Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites