Viking 0 #1 March 22, 2003 0:2:1 Back in the air again! Made two awsome jumps at Elsinore today. Met up with Michele and Cora. They became my big sisters and i bacame there little brother. Did a 4 way with Gawain, IslandCool, and someone i had never met before. The count got messed up and the exit funneled, but we had fun chasing each other around the sky. Broke off at 5 pulled at 3. Almost landed in the pea's on my pre-second jump at Elsinore!!! Second jump was a two-way with that hotty Cora, mmmmmm red hair! So we spent the rest of the dive messing with fall rate and stuff. I showed her my arch so she could see it for herself. Broke at 5 dumped at 3. I noticed that my tracking has gotten better, i feel like i can cup more air. Guess the swimming has helped. How did you guys/girls do?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
tosca 0 #2 March 23, 2003 4 (number of birthday cakes I have eaten):0:0 I haven´t done the first skydive of the year yet!! It´s blue sky and the only I can think of is skydiving.But I´ve had some fun this week anyway: I´m salubrating my 22th birthday Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
payback462 0 #3 March 23, 2003 1:0:0 1 canopy collision wittinessed, scary stuff, one jumper spiraled into another just under 1000ft one jumper cutaway REALLY low and had his reserve open about tree level, landed in a tree and was fine, the other jumper had some pretty bad burns and cuts on his face, and a little shaken up, but otherwise ok0 jumps today but maybe some tommorow Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SpeedRacer 1 #4 March 23, 2003 1:0:0 1 pint of blood donated :No jumps:no beer. Folks, head over to the Red Cross if you can. I was told that half the donations will be going to the military. Speed Racer -------------------------------------------------- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #5 March 23, 2003 Dude, the weekend isn't over yet! But, even though we were weathered out today, I still have 4 jumps so far this weekend... Some pics of me might surface wearing an RW suit and going through some Skydive U training with one of our kick ass Skydive U coaches...just think, me in a RW suit, with booties and grippers... --"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Viking 0 #6 March 23, 2003 My jumping weekend is over. was the suit VERY baggy? If not i feel bad for your coach!!! 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
jceman 1 #7 March 23, 2003 1 badly shaken spouse:2:0 After weeks of lousy weather, we were greeted with a fine morning and a beautiful day. Made one jump with Lynn and had a ball. Made a second and again had a ball up until landing time. We had discussed the rotors coming off the trees and where to land to avoid them; well, to make a long story short, in my attempt to avoid the rotors, I took it a bit long and just missed landing on a small hangar! Lynn was not as lucky, she was getting bounced around a bit and as she reached about 20 feet and started her final landing setup, the rotor collapsed her canopy, she dropped from about 15 feet, bounced off her left hip then her head.She is sore but otherwise fine. We're both glad I was too busy missing the obstacles to see her landing! Faster horses, younger women, older whiskey, more money. Why do they call it "Tourist Season" if we can't shoot them? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #8 March 23, 2003 Nope, its a fairly tight suit, but I've been averaging around 122 for my dives. I thought I could track far and fast before, holy christ booties can be fun! --"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Viking 0 #9 March 23, 2003 Holyshit!! Give her my best wishs would ya! man that would scare the shit out of me! What was she flying? 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
AggieDave 6 #10 March 23, 2003 Damn! Sorry to hear about your wife, that sucks! Glad to hear she is otherwise ok, though.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FallingILweenie 0 #11 March 23, 2003 after a great weekend last weekend..this weekend SUCKS. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bbarnhouse 0 #12 March 23, 2003 Quotewith booties and grippers Aggie D did you mean to say...boots and bumpers? bwahhhh jce~ So glad that you and Lynn are alright. Please give her my regards. We had a dust devil pick up one of the swoopers yesterday, glad to say that his injuries included a fractured ankle and lots of skin missing from his backside. Dust devils are nasty and this young man was quite fortunate. Be careful out there.. B^2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
indyz 1 #13 March 23, 2003 0:0:0 Maybe next weekend. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanuckInUSA 0 #14 March 23, 2003 Quote just think, me in a RW suit, with booties and grippers... e-gad (spelling?), it's hard to picture Aggie Dave in a RW suit. Well my weekend isn't over, but I did have a pretty good Saturday of jumping (five jumps made today). But I can't see myself getting seven in tomorrow (I'll likely only do another five, maybe six) so my 200th may have to wait. Try not to worry about the things you have no control over Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanuckInUSA 0 #15 March 23, 2003 Quote I noticed that my tracking has gotten better, i feel like i can cup more air. Guess the swimming has helped. If I make it to Perris Valley in May, we'll have to make a jump together (maybe a tracking dive) as you and I are a compatible size. Try not to worry about the things you have no control over Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Viking 0 #16 March 23, 2003 damn right man!! i would love to be able to track with someone and not sink out!!!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
skybytch 273 #17 March 23, 2003 Geeze Jack! Give Lynn a - careful - hug for me. Glad you're both okay. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybytch 273 #18 March 23, 2003 Oh yeah. Half my weekend numbers.... 12 (times I thought seriously about taking a pain pill but changed my mind 'cuz I might have had to drive somewhere):0:0 Now that I'm back from a quick visit with my kid, I'll be taking a pain pill. And as soon as my boss gets back from Thailand I'll be taking a few hours off work to go to the doctor to figure out why my shoulder STILL hurts... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #19 March 23, 2003 Goodness, Jack! Send Lynn my warm wishes and I hope she won't be too sore tomorrow. Glad you're ok too! 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
Islandcool 0 #20 March 23, 2003 1:4:0: One downwind landing (unintentional) another first by the way. Four Jumps...Gwain and Viking were cool. Yep...I blew the count. My first 4 way and I was nervous as hell Great fun tho. No beer. I was going to buy a few rounds but no bar at the DZ. First time at Elsinore. Asked if they wanted to go out but it was getting late and everyone had a long drive. So I'll just have to save it for next time. Hell I was ready to go dancing. Had a great time. Everyone at the DZ was pretty cool. blue skies Ed Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michele 1 #21 March 23, 2003 Quote So I'll just have to save it for next time. Hell I was ready to go dancing. Oh, please. I call bullshit! You were actually the only one who was coherent at dinner....LOL!!! Thanks! Me: 0:4 (yes, 4):2 beer: I forget. I'll pay, but I forget why. First 4 in a day, but there was something else. I am totally whipped....more in another post tomorrow. It was freaking awesome. Simply amazing. Absolutely outstanding. Intense and incredible. Can you tell I had fun????Jack, give Lynn a hug and some aspirin for me, and really glad you missed the hangar. Ciels- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zenister 0 #22 March 23, 2003 Quote with that hotty Cora, mmmmmm red hair! hmm Elsinore you say?hopefully the sky cooperates in the morning.. finished unloading this morning under blue skies.. drove to Kapowsin only 17ish miles away getting uglier all the while and watched it hail from the hanger in the afternoon.. grrrr____________________________________ Those who fail to learn from the past are simply Doomed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ladyskydiver 0 #23 March 23, 2003 1 ocean trip: 4: 1 Will tell more later - I'm exhausted and going to bed. Viking, honey, it was great to meet you. Thanks for the hugs and the fun jump. Glad to have you as my little brother. 'Night, all!Life is short! Break the rules! Forgive quickly! Kiss slowly! Love truly, Laugh uncontrollably. And never regret anything that made you smile. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zeemax 0 #24 March 23, 2003 0:2:0 FINALLY!! stupid florida weather, sunshine state my ass. on another weather hold again... Phoenix Fly - High performance wingsuits for skydiving and BASE Performance Designs - Simply brilliant canopies Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Viking 0 #25 March 23, 2003 Hey thanx Sis! I had a blast! Michele WAY TO GO!!!! wow a new personal best!!!! 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
