bbarnhouse 0 #1 February 18, 2003 The U.S. Army’s Skydiving teams made the trek from Yuma Arizona this past week to train and take part in the annual Valentine’s meet at Skydive Arizona in Eloy. Folks know that it never rains in Arizona, except when it does! Not only did it rain, it was more like monsoon season! It made for interesting weather holds, but the Golden Knights don’t mind a little rain, they are after all, soldiers first. To those that live here it is winter, yet one could catch a glimpse of the Knights in apparel that the locals wear during the scorching summer months. The Knights took the time to engage people in conversation, and upon learning that a local reporter, which had interviewed them, intended to make her first tandem they offered to jump with her. The dive included the Knights 8-way team, the tandem and a photographer. It was a memorable experience for the reporter to be sure and she arrived on the landing area giving hugs to all. Then again what woman wouldn’t enjoy be surrounded by all of those handsome men in the air? I was met the first day with catcalls of: “Hey Monkey!” and with greetings sent in from Raeford by our own SkyMonkeyOne. I of course, wore my SkyMonkey hat with all the dignity of the Order of Monkey. I found it interesting learning the names bestowed on these men and how they acquired them. Most noteworthy was the one called “Stealth” who should have been named “Beacon”. That truly is a story that needs to be shared by that particular Monkey. One morning as I was attempting to get some photos, I yelled out: “Hey handsome!” All nine heads turned toward me with these huge grins! I had to laugh and remark upon it, I just couldn’t let that one pass. It continued through the week as the standard greeting between us.” Hey Handsome” and “Hey Monkey” reverberated over the dropzone, and made for some interesting speculation. (No Chuckie I didn’t earn a shirt, but I did get one of the new patches!) LOL It was nice to watch the black and gold in the skies over Eloy. They are a fine group of men. I am proud to have them represent our sport, and grateful that they serve our country. Here are a few pictures of the “Hey Handsome!” Cheers! B~Squared Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hooked 0 #2 February 18, 2003 Very cool pictures of the handsome group and a cute story, thanks! J -------------------------------------- Sometimes we're just being Humans.....But we're always Human Beings. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michele 1 #3 February 18, 2003 Quote Hey handsome!? All nine heads turned... As they should - all of them are handsome...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
bbarnhouse 0 #4 February 18, 2003 Sorry about the quality of the pics...what can I say? My lense kept fogging up! Bwahhhhhhhhhh Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skygal3 0 #5 February 18, 2003 Dang! Um..Betsy...share now. It's not nice to hoard the hotties for yourself.. Kate waves..Hey handsome! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bbarnhouse 0 #6 February 18, 2003 Quote Dang! Um..Betsy...share now. It's not nice to hoard the hotties for yourself.. Okay I will share, but the line forms to the front (Or so I was told). LOL Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #7 February 18, 2003 They train a lot, but I wonder how much they practice for the 8-way posed photos? --"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skygal3 0 #8 February 18, 2003 Hmm. I'm fairly certain I would have no problem forming to their front.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bbarnhouse 0 #9 February 18, 2003 QuoteThey train a lot, but I wonder how much they practice for the 8-way posed photos With faces like those, who cares! Yummy! bwahhhhhh Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #10 February 18, 2003 Ahhhh...I have a cute face and I have to practice for hours a week to get it perfect for the pictures! EDIT: removed photo due to the phantom being in it!--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybytch 273 #11 February 18, 2003 Faces, hell. I want to see the shirtless shots. C'mon Betsy. Give 'em up now. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skygal3 0 #12 February 18, 2003 me thinks you should have cropped that photo before the hot fork scorches it from dz.com existance.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bbarnhouse 0 #13 February 18, 2003 Quote I want to see the shirtless shots. C'mon Betsy. Give 'em up now Now Lisa..I may be a Porno_Pixie and perhaps a brazen hussy even...but some things are just better left in a private collectionBwahhhhhhhhhh Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #14 February 18, 2003 Oh-SHIT! I forgot about that...editing now....--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bbarnhouse 0 #15 February 18, 2003 Quote I forgot about that...editing now Good thing too AggieD, naughty boy! Now don't think just cuz my lenses got all foggy doesnt mean that we don't drool over you too Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #16 February 18, 2003 hehe I'm just waiting for the BB invasion of Texas! --"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bbarnhouse 0 #17 February 18, 2003 Quote I'm just waiting for the BB invasion of Texas! Now AggieD I just don't know if the great state of Texas is ready for lil' ol meeeeeeee!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zenister 0 #18 February 18, 2003 heya one of those GK's look's like a "NA" coach i know...hope you didnt have to much fun entertaining while the rain reared it head ____________________________________ Those who fail to learn from the past are simply Doomed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #19 February 18, 2003 You've got to come over some time, so I can take you out to a country dance hall and get some 2-stepp'n, half-stepp'n, polka, country jitterbug, watz'n on! --"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bbarnhouse 0 #20 February 18, 2003 Quotehope you didnt have to much fun entertaining while the rain reared it head Who me? Now Zen you know me better than that! My "No Tresspassing sign" is firmly in place. Why I didn't even try the infamous "catch and release program!" Bwahhhhhhhhh Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skeletor 0 #21 February 18, 2003 QuoteThe U.S. Army’s Skydiving teams made the trek from Yuma Arizona this past week to train and take part in the annual Valentine’s meet at Skydive Arizona in Eloy. It made for interesting weather holds, but the Golden Knights don’t mind a little rain, they are after all, soldiers first. Well, since they're all soldiers first, shouldn't they be somewhere overseas about to fight a war or something ? Soldiers my ass, skydivers is more like it. rich. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weid14 0 #22 February 18, 2003 The question is did you give them a proper send off ALA Cross Keys..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zenister 0 #23 February 18, 2003 Quote Quote hope you didnt have to much fun entertaining while the rain reared it head Who me? Now Zen you know me better than that! My "No Tresspassing sign" is firmly in place. Why I didn't even try the infamous "catch and release program!" Bwahhhhhhhhh lucky you. i bet monkies are worth extra points in some circles too..____________________________________ Those who fail to learn from the past are simply Doomed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weid14 0 #24 February 18, 2003 Quote Dang! Um..Betsy...share now. It's not nice to hoard the hotties for yourself.. Kate waves..Hey handsome! hello???? you were talking to me right? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LouDiamond 1 #25 February 18, 2003 Quote Soldiers my ass, skydivers is more like it. rich. Dude, your talking out your ass. Everyone of those guys is in the Army and has been pulling their share of the load BEFORE they went to the GKs. They've got it good but they are still serving their country."It's just skydiving..additional drama is not required" Some people dream about flying, I live my dream SKYMONKEY PUBLISHING Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
