skymama 37 #26 April 28, 2003 2 (outstanding children):4:0 After the terrible week that skydiving had last week, I was pretty nervous on my first jump. But, all went well on all 4 of my jumps, I landed in the peas a couple of times (on purpose!) and did my first jump with TEB99 where we made 3 docks. Today rocked! My children are outstanding because my 14 year old daughter got her black belt in Tae-kwon-doe yesterday even though she totally hated going, and I left the dz and drove 30 min back home in the middle of the day to see my son play an awesome game of soccer today where he totally shut out any person attempting to get anywhere near his goal. 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 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dterrick 0 #27 April 28, 2003 0:4:1 "Opening weekend" at WSC. My gear ... grounded cause I killed another slider so I was loaned a Sabre 210 (about 1:1). The case o beer is for the 'first' time I've ever done a decent in a jumpship - jump #2 we got hosed by clouds at 7,000 and our new pilot continued to climb anyway. The hole never materialized and we dropped down ... the slow way... to 7k. Strange feeling. That same jump (was to be a full altitude hop n pop/canopy drill dive) could also be for the 'first' time I've seen over the tail of a canopy P Rod (Magistr8) did great in some challenging conditions and displayed the true spirit of BEER by hanging out till the bitter end, both sharing his thoughts and listening to us preach through a malt and hops haze ... Next weekend I teach competition race driving on the adjacent road course but I'll try not to zero out on the windy bit (or the other bits). Dave Life is very short and there's no time for fussing and fighting my friend (Lennon/McCartney) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NightJumper 0 #28 April 28, 2003 Quote and did my first jump with TEB99 Can anyone say BEERGatcha !!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydiverbrian 0 #29 April 28, 2003 1 : 0] (why is the weather always bad on my only day off?!) : 0 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
PhreeZone 20 #30 April 28, 2003 1 brother leaving for Basic training on Monday:4:I don't consider miller lite as "beer" Filmed a lot this weekend. 1 freefly, one fun tandem wher eall I did was work on my sit filming and 2 kick arse RW vid's. I was dead centered with no ringsite . Note to self, letting 3-4 inches out on the brakes is'nt a good idea if you can't get the canopy to plane out. I ended up rolling 3 times through the lines, I got a square bruise on the back from the cypres and I'm starting to notice bruises appearing all over my body. I need some painkillers and a nice massage... any females want to give me one? Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AirMail 0 #31 April 28, 2003 0:4:1 Opening weekend at Frontier. 4 jumps. 1 landing off DZ in the tall bushes (well, saplings, not really trees). No video, so it never happened. I bought beer anyway. Patrick -- 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
skymama 37 #32 April 28, 2003 Quote I need some painkillers and a nice massage... any females want to give me one? Hey, I learned how to do an acupressure masage last night and I need a guinea pig for it, but you may end up worse than when you started. 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 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtval 0 #33 April 28, 2003 Andrea... Im a guinea (italian) and some times my sense of humor is dirty ;like a pig... AND my back hurts! Ill be on the east coast in a week! My photos My Videos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #34 April 28, 2003 Quote Ill be on the east coast in a week! Well, I'm not going all the way up to NY to give you a massage, but I will put 2 stickers in the mail for you tomorrow. 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 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtval 0 #35 April 28, 2003 SWEET. Thanks! well I guess Ill find a massuse(did I spell that correctly) some where. acupuncture should do the trick this week My photos My Videos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FliegendeWolf 0 #36 April 28, 2003 :1:1 Beer is for my first skydiving related funeral.A One that Isn't Cold is Scarcely a One at All Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stacy 0 #37 April 28, 2003 Quote well I guess Ill find a massuse(did I spell that correctly) no you didn't. m-a-s-s-e-u-s-e masseuse. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,589 #38 April 28, 2003 QuoteMy 3yr old nephew runs sooo fast, i just couldn't beat him in the races. You're a great aunt, Sunshine! Numbers? 1:6:1 (to be paid later) 1 kiss pass on my dad for his first tandem 6 jumps, including said kiss pass 1 case of beer, but I didn't think about it until it was time to go (first kiss pass on my dad, after all...) 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
jtval 0 #39 April 28, 2003 Thanks,stacy My photos My Videos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lurch 0 #40 April 28, 2003 Hmmm. Would this be regarded as an interesting weekend? Friday: 3 jumps, second jump being First totally successful standfly and First reserve ride due to stuck p.c... Third jump of the day was First time on a zero-p canopy the size of a barn (230- I'm 135 lbs)...a student rig I borrowed just because I couldn't stand being grounded with no rig. Saturday was just a lot of water falling and no people. Sunday started out overcast and ended with 4 more jumps, First time I ever did 4 jumps in one day, First attempt at a basic 8-way on my 100th jump, and First pieing caught on video. The bastards succeeded in getting me so far off my guard, after the 8-way went so wacky I'd forgotten about the incoming pie....pretty euphoric right now. I still smell of whipped cream and could happily spend the rest of my life jumping as often as possible. I suck at RW and I flail and cork freeflying. My canopy control is average. So why do I feel like king of the world right about now? Live and learn... or die, and teach by example. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,589 #41 April 28, 2003 QuoteI suck at RW and I flail and cork freeflying. My canopy control is average. So why do I feel like king of the world right about now? Why? Because you have great friends: QuoteFirst pieing caught on video. The bastards succeeded in getting me so far off my guard And you must do everything you can to ensure they feel so loved when it's their turn. Congratulations. 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
wingnut 0 #42 April 28, 2003 1800 miles drivn to eloy and back to utah:7:0 5 jumps at skydive arizona on wednesday even after getting there at like noon. got to jump with b^2, jtval, sky (pds) and a tracking dive that the one and only "assmonkey" (cromeboy) was on... good time other than the reason that brought me down there, met lewis and kyle also........ 1 jump in vegas at jt's home dz and one at my home dz today. ______________________________________ "i have no reader's digest version" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lurch 0 #43 April 28, 2003 Yeah and I have NO idea what I did to earn them either. I'm just some asshole showed up got an A license and jumps a lot. Not part of any clique, too inexperienced to get into the more involved events, too light to keep up with the RW dawgs.... Trying to make this last load of the day happen I had so much help from so many people I don't know where to start...from them holding the plane till I was ready to Tom and Mary taking over my repack and Tom shooting the video on the house. You people RULE! Tom simply told me when it's my turn, just pass it on and do the same for another up-and-climbing jumper. You have my word on it Tom, I will. guaranteed. I brought two cases of corona longnecks. They were well received and vanished promptly. Live and learn... or die, and teach by example. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billo 0 #44 April 28, 2003 13 odd miles ran : 0 : 0 what a boring spring i am living. ran 9 miles on saturday morning at the nearby lake, and did a 4 mile timed road race in KCMO this morning. jumping is on the lowdown till i finish classes on june 11 blue skies & soft landings to all, b Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanuckInUSA 0 #45 April 28, 2003 Oh I forgot to mention that I suffered my first drunken skydiving party injury this weekend. I slipped on the steps of a friends trailer during Jeff's impromptu wake and not only fell of my ass bruising my left cheek, but I also took a nice rib shot (more bruising) by falling on a stump of wood. So my whole left side of my body is kind of beaten up tonight. A nagging shoulder injury from hockey dating back several months, bruised ribs, a bruised butt cheek and to top it off a sore left heel from and hard landing (which I ran out) three weeks ago. It's a good think I'm a hockey player (meaning I can take the pain and play on). Blue Skies Jeff ... and how could I forget ... we all love you Holly. Try not to worry about the things you have no control over Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunshine 2 #46 April 28, 2003 Quote You're a great aunt, Sunshine! I hope i am. I love those boys so much it makes my heart ache thinking about it. Anyhoo, after Matthew won the 2 races i said i was done cause i just couldn't beat him. So he said "I'll walk this time and let you win". ___________________________________________ meow I get a Mike hug! I get a Mike hug! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riddler 0 #47 April 28, 2003 1:2:0 1 less instructor/mentor. BSBD 2 great coach jumps with skr. Some very fun belly flying Never thought I would say that .... Trapped on the surface of a sphere. XKCD Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masher 1 #48 April 28, 2003 0:2:0 2 solos. I/m starting to work on my accuracy requirements for my B's. 1st jump -> 3 m. 2nd jump (1st nominated) -> 1 m. Now only 6 to go.-- Arching is overrated - Marlies Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lawrocket 3 #49 April 28, 2003 0:0:0 Gawd, I suck.... My wife is hotter than your wife. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Casch 0 #50 April 28, 2003 150:0:1 150 miles out of 200 driven to the DZ before the transmission in the Van went out. Thus no jumps were made But all is well, 1 successful suprise 41st b-day party for my dad. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
