gemini 0 #1 April 21, 2003 It was a beautiful day, but I had to work. At noon the manager of the department came into my office and asked how many hours I had. "40 at noon" I said to which he replied "Ok, go home we don't want to pay any overtime." I had extra clothes and shoes in the car, so I went straight to the dz. As I pulled up I remember thinking that there were a lot of cars there for a Thursday. There were enought jumpers and tandems that although the Otter was not flying hot, it was flying frequently. I did a 4-way that was very successful. Great exit and rotated through the points 2-3 times. Then someone comes up and says "Hey do you want to go on someone's 100th jump?". Even that jump went well. I could already tell it was going to be a great day! Then it was my 1000th. We were going to try a 13-way, but it looked very doubtful since we had some low time jumpers, some freeflyers, and two guys from out of town we didn't know. The exit picture shows that things did not go as well as we hoped. One of the guys from out of town didn't get into the wind and flipped over on the base. We immediately broke and reformed and people started docking. Mykul Poole and Trent were shooting video. Only one guy went low and didn't eventually make the formation. After everyone broke and tracked away, Jesse, Hoop and I did 2 3-way donuts just for grins. On the ground, I reached for a high five from Trent and got a big hug! It's great to be able to jump with my son! Thanks for the jump guys. Hope you are all around for the 2000th! Jim Blue skies, Jim Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gemini 0 #2 April 21, 2003 ...and one more of the group! Thanks guys! Blue skies, Jim Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sinker 0 #3 April 21, 2003 Congrats! That's fantastic. And to share it w/ your son too. How low were you on that 3 way shot you posted (not judging, just curious) -the artist formerly known as sinker Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybytch 273 #4 April 21, 2003 Congrats Jim! Hey, this is your first thousandth, isn't it? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gemini 0 #5 April 21, 2003 Hey let's not go there. I'm already in trouble with Trent over being deployed at 2K. Blue skies, Jim Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sinker 0 #6 April 21, 2003 gotcha... -the artist formerly known as sinker Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Viking 0 #7 April 21, 2003 Congrats dude!!! I swear you must have footprints on the back of your helmet - chicagoskydiver My God has a bigger dick than your god -George Carlin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gemini 0 #8 April 21, 2003 First 1,000th! Some of us get started later in life. First jump was Father's Day 1999. Blue skies, Jim Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gemini 0 #9 April 21, 2003 No I'm sweating the pie right now. They told me I would never know when or where!!! Blue skies, Jim Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunshine 2 #10 April 21, 2003 Congrats!! ___________________________________________ meow I get a Mike hug! I get a Mike hug! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,589 #11 April 21, 2003 Quote No I'm sweating the pie right now. They told me I would never know when or where They're doing it right then!!! Congrats on a great jump. Actually, you will know when and where. Just not until them 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
skybytch 273 #12 April 21, 2003 Quote First 1,000th! Ha! He said it! All together now.... BEEEERRRR!!!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hooknswoop 19 #13 April 21, 2003 Congrats Jim! Hook Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skip 0 #14 April 21, 2003 woo hoo kick ass Jim. Congrats. .:skip (neil) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gemini 0 #15 April 21, 2003 QuoteBEEEERRRR!!!!!! Maybe at Perris if I get out there Memorial Day. Already cost me a case of Corona! What's another few bucks for the dotcommers? Blue skies, Jim Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riddler 0 #16 April 21, 2003 Congrats. That is one of the coolest exit pics I've ever seen. Not from a skydivers perspective - from a whuffo's perspective. Just all the people strung together out the plane. I'm using it as my new desktop Trapped on the surface of a sphere. XKCD Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chopchop 0 #17 April 21, 2003 Congratulations, Jim... looks like you had a blast... chopchop gotta go... Plaything needs a spanking.. Lotsa Pictures Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DYEVOUT 0 #18 April 21, 2003 Congratulations!! (and that exit image IS sweet) ----------------=8^)---------------------- "I think that was the wrong tennis court." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slotperfect 7 #19 April 21, 2003 Congratulations - it's a huge milestone to reach. They're gonna start ticking by like never before now that you're in four digits. BTW - my 1000th jump formation didn't build either. I got pied anyway. Arrive Safely John Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pablito 0 #20 April 21, 2003 Congratz "If you don't overcome your fears they will overcome you first" Shady Monkey/6Segundos Rodriguez/AKA Pablito Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diverdriver 7 #21 April 21, 2003 Congrats! 1000 jumps since 1999. Nice. I've got about 780 since 1995. And many more to yah! Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mouth 0 #22 April 21, 2003 Congrats, that just rocks. I'm glad you could share it with your son. Next time pull higher, please. -- 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
Rebecca 0 #23 April 21, 2003 Way to go, Jim! What an awesome accomplishment! you've got to ask yourself one question: 'Do I feel loquacious?' -- well do you, punk? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
