FallinWoman 1 #1 May 25, 2003 It is 5:20 am here.....Skymedic is asleepI am nervous about jumping tomorrow.... Just tell me that it will be the same after 9 months...I have been out of the sky for THAT long.... I could use a word of encouragement or two..... ~Anne I'm a Doll!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skreamer 1 #2 May 25, 2003 Well, no it won't be the same - it is going to be waaaaay better. I envy you - the more scared you are now the better you will feel afterwards. You'll be happier than any first time tandem passenger. Don't think about how scared you are now, think about how you are going to feel after you have landed and are walking around with THE biggest smile on your face. And then think about all the fun you are going to have playing with Marcus - hell why don't you go wake him up right now for some 'dirt-diving'.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FallinWoman 1 #3 May 25, 2003 ***And then think about all the fun you are going to have playing with Marcus - hell why don't you go wake him up right now for some 'dirt-diving'.... Um, no....he was falling asleep all evening..... Thanks for the vote of confidence, Will...I need all the help I can get!! I cannot believe that after 275 jumps I am totally freaked out about leaving the airplane!!! ~Anne I'm a Doll!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ralu 0 #4 May 25, 2003 I had the same problem, every year I had to make a long brake (about6-7 months) and I was feeling scared before the first jump of the year. But two years ago when I got into the plane I suddelny relaxed. It was everything so familiar: the plane , the guys and I realized that there is no reason for me to be scared. You'll see... it will be the same for you! ralu what would be a woman without her dreams.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FallinWoman 1 #6 May 25, 2003 Thanks, guys...but I am still nervous...I just keeping thinking about the things that could go wrong. Just a little nerve-wracking! ~Anne I'm a Doll!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ralu 0 #7 May 25, 2003 OK... From all the things that can go wrong, what are those that you can't handle? ralu what would be a woman without her dreams.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FallinWoman 1 #8 May 25, 2003 ***OK... From all the things that can go wrong, what are those that you can't handle? Good point...that IS whwat we train for, huh?? I just would really like a smooth and easy first jump back.... Here's to hoping! ~Anne I'm a Doll!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ralu 0 #9 May 25, 2003 Just relax and do it! It will be great!!!! And I really envy you because I have to wait at least two more weeks for my first jump this year....ralu what would be a woman without her dreams.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FallinWoman 1 #10 May 25, 2003 I have been sick...that is why I haven't been jumping... What is your excuse? Why haven't you jumped recently?? ~Anne I'm a Doll!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ralu 0 #11 May 25, 2003 Very long winter... Started in the middle of october, finished at the end of april. We had something like a spring for two weeks and now is summer!!!???!!?? ralu what would be a woman without her dreams.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FallinWoman 1 #12 May 25, 2003 I would much rather have crappy weather than have beautiful weather and an accurate forecast! ~Anne I'm a Doll!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ralu 0 #13 May 25, 2003 I don't care about the weather, but the Romanian Airclub cares... and we don't have private dzs... so we jump when they want! ralu what would be a woman without her dreams.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dzdiva 7 #14 May 25, 2003 I don't have quite the numbers you do, but I just got back in the sky after 2 1/2 months back in April. I had to do a level 4 to get current so I had a JM with me. I had been having doubts about if I was even going to jump again. I've always been nervous anyway, and not being able to jump as much hasn't helped. When I did my recurrency jump I was a wreck until I stepped in the door and I felt the air.You'll be fine as soon as the air hits your face! "It's not just a daydream if you choose to make it your life..." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nightjumps 1 #15 May 25, 2003 QuoteI just keeping thinking about the things that could go wrong. First mistake. Think about all the things that could go right. Nice exit, feeling the air, canopy dancing in the sky, soft landing, sense of euphoria after the jump and the feeling of accomplishment. Get a couple of gear checks and make your first dive easy. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunshine 2 #16 May 25, 2003 Ok, so i'm a bit late getting to it. I've been rather out of it for the past 2 weeks. By the time you see this you will have jumped and i hope you had the time of your life!! I am so happy you're feeling like yourself again and you're able to get back in the air. ___________________________________________ meow I get a Mike hug! I get a Mike hug! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymedic 0 #17 May 25, 2003 She's not jumping yet.....she wont get out of bed today...GRRRRRRRRR............................. Marc otherwise known as Mr.Fallinwoman.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FallingILweenie 0 #18 May 25, 2003 by this time you should have been up in the air.....im sure that it will have been great, and that you will realize you're right back where you belong! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jerm 0 #19 May 25, 2003 well... if you've jumped already.. doesn't it feel great?!?!? if not -- i broke my ankle on jump 230. I was out for 4 months with family and friends pouring anti-skydiving drivel down my throat tthe whole time.... sufficed to say, jump 231 was the scariest jump i ever made, but once i was out the door it all melted away, and it was just like i'd never left, but better git yerself out there girl!!! it'll all come back! blue skies Landing without injury is not necessarily evidence that you didn't fuck up... it just means you got away with it this time Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumprunner 0 #20 May 26, 2003 You know, Ive had these DZs tell me that you dont want to take a break between jumps because you might forget everything. I think that is just a ploy they use to bring in more money, they dont want you to take your time but they try to "railroad" you through it, so they tell you that. Ill bet even after a long, long break you dont forget a thing, and when you step out the door you just pick up from where you left off. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FallinWoman 1 #21 May 26, 2003 Didn't jump today..... Maybe tomorrow....maybe... ~Anne I'm a Doll!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
katiebear21 0 #22 May 26, 2003 Sending vibes your way for good jump weather tomorrow... >> Katie Get your PMS glass necklace here Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybytch 273 #23 May 26, 2003 Quote Maybe tomorrow....maybe... Hey girl, Go to the dz tomorrow, take your gear, but don't plan on jumping. Grab an understanding instructor/coach and talk about what kept you out of the plane today. Get in the hanging harness and practice your emergency procedures. Watch a lot of landings. See a lot of smiling skydivers. If you feel like getting on the plane toward the end of the day, go for it. If you don't, you don't - you didn't plan to, if you're not comfortable or ready yet that's fine. If you feel like it you can always go back out to the dz next weekend. Tonight think about how great it felt to be in freefall with your friends last August. You love this shit - I know you do. Relax and smile... the pulling and flaring part are like riding a bike. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheAnvil 0 #24 May 26, 2003 It's not gonna be the same! It'll be BETTER! Hope your jumps went well. 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
skymedic 0 #25 May 26, 2003 I'll support ya babe....ya just gotta get up todaylove ya hun Marc otherwise known as Mr.Fallinwoman.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
