Skygoddess, Whuffo or SOL

[CanuckInUSA 0]

Ok time for yet another useless TalkBack poll. I'm in a squirrely mood right now after a few drinks and I likely will regret making this poll in the morning.

So you see, I just came back from my weekly co-ed volleyball games and as usual there were plenty of fine ladies there. But they're all whuffos and most think I'm crazy when I tell them I'm addicted to skydiving. Also, I should mention that a little over one month ago I broke up with a Whuffo and I'd say my skydiving habit got in the way of the relationship. At first this girl was really cool about my jumping but despite warning her when the relationship started, I don't think she knew what she was getting into. Also, we were supposed to get her out for a tandem, but she never made it to the DZ (always making excuses).

Anyway here's my poll. Do you think I can meet a skygoddess and/or a normal female skydiver or am I either destined to have to deal with whuffos or worse just get used to Mr Hand. This poll is obviously open to all, but for those single male skydivers out there in the same boat, instead of answering for just me, try answering as if this poll was about yourself (and be honest).

For those of you who haven't met me, I'm an average build and athletic but at the same time I like beer and it's liked me (so I do carry a couple of extra pounds, but not too much). I think I'm reasonably good looking, but I lack hair on top (and we all know women like their men to have hair on top). I think I have decent personality and good communication skills, but I do get quiet when I'm tired. I'm not a bad guy (I respect the fairer sex) and I used to think I was a good catch. But I have this aweful habit of wanting to jump out of airplanes. I've only been doing it for 9 months, but I'm hooked and there's no going back. So what's going to happen to me? Or you if you're in the same boat?

Anyway, let the useless post-whore flaming begin ...

Try not to worry about the things you have no control over

[Jessica 0]

What's the difference between a skygoddess and a normal female skydiver?

Skydiving is for cool people only

[CanuckInUSA 0]

Skygoddess is a very very very talented (world class) skydiver?

Try not to worry about the things you have no control over

[jtval 0]

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What's the difference between a skygoddess and a normal female skydiver?

2 beers! lol
youre all goddesses is the correct answer !

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[lewmonst 0]

whatever you do, don't settle for a whuffo.

peace

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[Jessica 0]

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whatever you do, don't settle for a whuffo.

But if only 15 percent or so of skydivers are female, doesn't that mean at least 85 percent of skydiving guys would have to be single?

Skydiving is for cool people only

[Kris 0]

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But if only 15 percent or so of skydivers are female, doesn't that mean at least 85 percent of skydiving guys would have to be single?

And the point goes to Jess who's ahead by 2.

I don't get the distinction between skygoddess and female skydiver either. Marianne Kramer (Pro level swoop competitor & 300-way record holder) and our own Skybytch are both very down to earth and friendly people. They're not the exception to the norm, either.

Don't differentiate them on their accomplishments or lack thereof. Underneath it all, they're all skydivers and generally nice / approachable (for advice, etc...) human bean's, period.

Sky, Muff Bro, Rodriguez Bro, and
Bastion of Purity and Innocence!™

[lewmonst 0]

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But if only 15 percent or so of skydivers are female, doesn't that mean at least 85 percent of skydiving guys would have to be single?

And the point goes to Jess who's ahead by 2.

are you assuming all skydivers are heterosexual? i know that is not the case.

even still, more to my point was he's better off with Mr. Hand than a whuffo.

peace

http://www.exitshot.com

[Fireflyer 0]

thats a goddess by any measure in my book!

[Fireflyer 0]

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whatever you do, don't settle for a whuffo.

But if only 15 percent or so of skydivers are female, doesn't that mean at least 85 percent of skydiving guys would have to be single?

factor in the 55% divorce rate and you might be the lucky guy later (i am really just kidding!!!)

[Jessica 0]

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are you assuming all skydivers are heterosexual? i know that is not the case.

Touche!

Still though...a no-whuffos rule leaves a lot of skydivers dating Mr. Hand.

Skydiving is for cool people only

[Kris 0]

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are you assuming all skydivers are heterosexual? i know that is not the case.

even still, more to my point was he's better off with Mr. Hand than a whuffo.

Umm, those were Jess's stats, not mine.

And the only reason he and the rest of us are better off with Mr. Hand for right now is because we haven't figured out a way to incapacitate Cajones so we can get a sample from you suitable for cloning.

BTW, if you or Jess end up missing two minutes of memory at Rantoul and find yourself missing a few skin cells, it was the margarita's...

Sky, Muff Bro, Rodriguez Bro, and
Bastion of Purity and Innocence!™

[Kris 0]

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factor in the 55% divorce rate and you might be the lucky guy later (i am really just kidding!!!)

Skydiving couples don't break up. They just lose their turn.

Sky, Muff Bro, Rodriguez Bro, and
Bastion of Purity and Innocence!™

[lewmonst 0]

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are you assuming all skydivers are heterosexual? i know that is not the case.

even still, more to my point was he's better off with Mr. Hand than a whuffo.

Umm, those were Jess's stats, not mine.

And the only reason he and the rest of us are better off with Mr. Hand for right now is because we haven't figured out a way to incapacitate Cajones so we can get a sample from you suitable for cloning.

BTW, if you or Jess end up missing two minutes of memory at Rantoul and find yourself missing a few skin cells, it was the margarita's...

i think that's the nicest (sicko) thing anyone has said to me all day... thanks Kris.

peace

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[Kris 0]

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i think that's the nicest (sicko) thing anyone has said to me all day... thanks Kris.

Awww! You're ruining my street-cred, woman! Since "Operation Melon's" was successfully completed earlier this month, I have to set newer goals.

Besides, it's good for a mad scientist to keep busy.

Sky, Muff Bro, Rodriguez Bro, and
Bastion of Purity and Innocence!™

[Dragontail 0]

I think it all depends on how obsessed you are with skydiving. If an extra special whuffo is able to make you think "I need to spend time with my gf. I can jump another time," then she's either really special or you need to be deprogrammed.

Me? I would want a woman who is at least a potential skydiver. If a woman says, "Oh wow, I really want to get into that" then... oh wait, she's not a whuffo then is she? Ok.. no whuffos for me

[NoShitThereIWas 0]

Well Steve,

I can definitely feel your pain. I think it is hard to date whuffos when you spend most weekends and free time at the DZ. Most whuffos just don't understand our love for the sport.

I also work at the DZ on the weekends so even if I did find a cute someone I'm interested in, it poses a unique challenge juggling that work/relationship thing. I have been there done that work with/go out with/skydive with the fellow co-worker at the DZ. Got the T-shirt and everything. It is all good fun and games until someone loses an eye in that situation.

Really it all depends on what you're looking for and the people involved. But if I had to vote based on the odds, I would say go for the skygoddess or recreational jumper. Although, if you could hook up with one of those cute volleyball chiquitas and convert them from whuffos into jumpers, that may be the hot ticket.

Good luck, its a jungle out there

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Sting: "Be yourself no matter what they say."

[CanuckInUSA 0]

Well I go away for a little while (LOL ... to watch some skydiving videos ... go figure) and I see lots of people have stopped by to read this thread but very little votes so far. And the votes that have been cast put Mr Hand in a slim lead. I wonder how many of those votes were honest votes and how many were for fun? Ah who am I kidding, it's all fun.

As far as what you've said Jennifer about all fun and games dating and working with the same people until someone loses an eye is a challenge in our everyday world as well (not just the DZ). We're never going to get what we want/need if we don't try. But at the same time, things can get nasty when eyes get poked out. Often one of the two has to leave the work place after the failed relationship.

Now starting this poll was done mainly for fun and there's been a couple of interesting responses (surprises in fact). Finding a skygoddess isn't likely to happen, but find or converting a skydiving chick (don't you girls hate that word) is possible but the odds don't always look very promising. But even if I settle for a whuffo, it's going to have to be a whuffo that accepts my need to jump. I thought I had got lucky with the last whuffo girlfriend, but there were too many wrongs in the relationship to know it would work in the long run. So the logical choice was to cutaway before it got too late (and I'm sure she felt the same way).

Nite all ... see you in the morning. And don't forget to vote!

Try not to worry about the things you have no control over

[jose 0]

Steve, face it, your a Bella.

Bellas are destined to watch from a chair with singles at hand,
Going to places for only a man.
It is our creed, it is our crop,
As look pretty hot, but they probably taco bop.
So let me tell you this my friend,
The only one that wont let you down, is Rosy, till the very end.

[skydiverbob 0]

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Steve, face it, your a Bella.

Bellas are destined to watch from a chair with singles at hand,
Going to places for only a man.
It is our creed, it is our crop,
As look pretty hot, but they probably taco bop.
So let me tell you this my friend,
The only one that wont let you down, is Rosy, till the very end.

Yep, like he said, better stock up on some good lotion.

Who Dares Wins

[MC208B 0]

still looking for a packing bitch

[Zennie 0]

I voted for "You can find a normal recreational skydiver" because a good friend of mine is dating such a person.

I'm in pretty much the same situation as you and here's the dilemma as I see it. Jessica is right in that the ratio of female to male skydivers is most *definitely* in the female's favor. Now let's couple that with the fact that every testosteron-crazed male is going to be slobbering over every female skydiver. So the competition is pretty fierce.

And even if you DO hook up with a nice skybabe you have to work extra hard to keep her around because of the continued presence of the aforementioned slobbering testosterone-crazed males. One slip-up and she's got a dozen other guys waiting in the wings to take over.

I'm tired of having to deal with that kind of crap. And quite frankly I'm having an awful lot of fun since the only person I have to keep happy is me.

So quite honestly, I don't know where that leaves me. Guess I'll just keep jumping and not worry about it.

- Z
"Always be yourself... unless you suck." - Joss Whedon

[wingnut 0]

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Now let's couple that with the fact that every testosteron-crazed male is going to be slobbering over every female skydiver.

dude, that is so wrong.... i only slober over (in no paticular order) sunshine, lolie, jessica, blonflyer, mujie, my "angels", mouth, and my soon to be harem... just to name a few.......(if you feel left out please pm me and i will start with the slobering over you too)

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[skymama 37]

Although it would be wonderful to have a skydiver you can share your passion with, if you find a woman who loves you for who you are, it won't matter if she's a skydiver or not. The key is to create a trusting relationship where both partners can do their own thing but still know that they are going to only be with each other that night. Of course, easier said than done, I know I haven't accomplished it yet! But, I haven't really been trying either.

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I think I'm reasonably good looking, but I lack hair on top (and we all know women like their men to have hair on top).

That is so not true. I can think of 4 guys right now that are folically challenged that I find attractive. Just don't do a comb-over, that's icky!

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

[FliegendeWolf 0]

I voted for skygoddess, but not the way you defined it, Steve. I voted that you will find not a skygoddess, which may or may not exist, but your skygoddess, which is entirely a question of your attitude.

A One that Isn't Cold is Scarcely a One at All