happythoughts 0 #26 January 29, 2003 Quote Rock on M'celle my money is on whoosin out but it was cool to hear you say "bring it on." [ I'm wit ya. My son introduced me to the phrase "posers". He called people "posers" who wore skateboarding shirts and vans, but didn't skate. The salesman suggests that he has the type of committment necessary to skydive. If doesn't do the tandem, then he is suggesting something that he doesn't have, Poser. I like your attitude. "Bring it on" is a phrase for this. "I'm there, what about you..." Way cool Michelle. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DYEVOUT 0 #27 January 29, 2003 I'm bettin' that clown isn't even in the same area code at boarding time. ----------------=8^)---------------------- "I think that was the wrong tennis court." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chivo 0 #28 January 29, 2003 You have to make this into a poll... will he show up or not? I'll be waiting for the update on the story. LOL! ~Chivo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riddler 0 #29 January 29, 2003 You rock Michele! I love when people talk expertly about things that they've never experienced. Whenever I hear people like this, I can't help but think of Chris Farley's motivational speaker bit on SNL: "My name is Matt Foley, and I live in a VAN down by the RIVER". "Well la de frigin dah!" "I have what doctors call a little bit of a weight problem... " "You're not going to amount to jack squat!" "You can take a good look at a butcher's ass by sticking your head up there but wouldn't you rather take his word for it? " "If you want me to take a dump in a box and mark it guaranteed I will. I got spare time." "Whoop Well Whoop de frigin do!" I put money on him NOT showing. These people make a living by talking convincingly. People that actually DO things, don't waste time trying to convince others that they are great.Trapped on the surface of a sphere. XKCD Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
harryskydives 0 #30 January 30, 2003 "Commitment! Lemme tell you about commitment. What is commitment? I'll tell you. Skydiving. That's commitment. Once you're out of the plane, you can't go back, right?" Hey Michele I like his saying, is this Tom Hopkins? When they say they always wanted to jump and you make the offer, and they make some excuese. Just look them in the eye and say "No your too scaredy to jump." I hope he walks the walk. Don't run out of altitude and experience at the same time... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michele 1 #31 January 30, 2003 Hi, Harry. It wasn't Tom Hopkins, it was someone else. It wasn't a famous name person, either...likely, people haven't heard of this guy. He does talk a good game, and I could prolly learn some techniques from him. I have heard this saying from public speakers before, about skydiving. But that was before I'd jumped. Well, neither he nor his nephew contacted me yesterday, asking questions, where Elsinore is, what to wear, etc. I sincerely doubt that he or his nephew will show. It would make me happy if they did, but I hold very little hope. 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
Pammi 0 #32 January 30, 2003 That's hilarious Michelle! I, too, will be anxiously awaiting to hear if he actually shows. I'm betting he doesn't as well! Pammi Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bandeno 0 #33 January 30, 2003 I'm new to this site, and this was the first posting I read. I love it. I teach High School here in Alaska and talk to my students all the time about skydiving. I've even been there as a few of my students have done their first tandem. Of course we're not jumping these days with the winter weather. Your story has brought on a smile that will last all day! I'm interested in hearing what happens. I say he'll make some excuse not to be there.School's out! Let's jump! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Keith 0 #34 January 30, 2003 You Go Girl! That's just too friggin funny. Keep us posted and let us know what he does.Keith Don't Fuck with me Keith - J. Mandeville Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RevJim 0 #35 January 30, 2003 QuoteI'm new to this site, and this was the first posting I read. BEER!!!!!!!!!!!It's your life, live it! Karma RB#684 "Corcho", ASK#60, Muff#3520, NCB#398, NHDZ#4, C-33989, DG#1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michele 1 #36 February 4, 2003 Quote I'm bettin' that clown isn't even in the same area code at boarding time Uh. Well....let's see. There were two tandems which showed. Two men...and allegedly there were two lost tandems. They called 4 times for directions, and never made it...from about 10 minutes away. The motivational guy didn't show. Or his nephew. Geez, who'd'a thunk it? Hee hee, I really can't bitch too much, because I didn't jump either, but hell, at least I don't say I'll do things and not do them. I was there...and they were not. Talk about commitment. I'll tell you about commitment...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
diverdriver 7 #37 February 4, 2003 Didn't show? Magine that...... So you gonna go to his course and give him an earful? Please? I wanna see the sparks fly from here. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michele 1 #38 February 4, 2003 QuoteSo you gonna go to his course and give him an earful? Please? I wanna see the sparks fly from here. ROFL...well now, that's an idea. But it's a matter of $$ at the moment...if my broker pays for it, I will. If he doesn't, I dunno. That's money I could spend on gear, you know? LOL!!!!!!!!! But it would be fun. Might be something I'll have to consider. 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
diverdriver 7 #39 February 4, 2003 There's nothing like Hi-jacking someone else thread OR Sales Seminar. Yah know? Turn it around and get everyone to pay YOU for your selling techniques. That could buy much more gear than saving the cost of this seminar. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michele 1 #40 February 5, 2003 Quote That could buy much more gear than saving the cost of this seminar. [Cool] Huh. Well, my broker decided to buy the seminar for me. I walked into the office and checked my box, and there, among faxes and other mail, was an envelope from him. Not expecting anything, I opened it, and out fell a registration form and a ticket stamped "paid/full"... Looks like I'm going. Dunno if I should hijack his seminar, but he'd best rewrite that part of his speil...cause I'll be right there to challenge him should the situation arise. Gently, of course. Ever so gently.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
Squeak 17 #41 February 5, 2003 You have to do it Michelle, Dont let somne tosser use our sport for their person gain, if they arn't will to play with us. You are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gawain 0 #42 February 5, 2003 Quote but he'd best rewrite that part of his speil...cause I'll be right there to challenge him should the situation arise. Gently, of course. Ever so gently. At least give him many "looks" and special "eye" treatments. Sit near the front if you can. If he's good, you'll both enjoy the challenge of you flustering him, and him trying to stay unflustered! So I try and I scream and I beg and I sigh Just to prove I'm alive, and it's alright 'Cause tonight there's a way I'll make light of my treacherous life Make light! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hooked 0 #43 February 5, 2003 Quote Dunno if I should hijack his seminar, but he'd best rewrite that part of his speil...cause I'll be right there to challenge him should the situation arise. Gently, of course. Ever so gently.Ciels- Michele Oh, I hope he doesn't take that part out of his speil! Challenge him, Michele and let us know if he has anything to say when you show up for the seminar! Hehe! J -------------------------------------- Sometimes we're just being Humans.....But we're always Human Beings. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ladyskydiver 0 #44 February 5, 2003 Go get him, hon! We'll look forward to the write up afterwards. 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 #45 February 5, 2003 go for the jugular... 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
trilete312 0 #46 February 5, 2003 It sounds like it is time for the Skydiving T-Shirt Seminar line of clothing. That and the under the breath cough when he starts his Skydiving spiel----------- Ready, Set, Gooooooo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meatmissile 0 #47 February 5, 2003 Leave the poor misguided fool be, Michele. In my young days I told many a pretty girl that I am anything from a sculptor to a fighter pilot if I thought it would get me some heavy pettin' . It doesn't bother me in the least if one jump wonders go around proclaiming to be skydivers, as long as they don't put people off the sport. I mean, even though he never jumped before, it's not as if he said that he is a skydiver or anything, did he? He used the example to illustrate a point. And it was a good one as well. We all know that you're fairly comitted to the dive once you are no longer touching the plane . I might as well say, "lemme tell you about determination, look at a marathon runner" in order to make a point. I'd probably die if I had to run a marathon. I'd suggest not publically humiliating him though, you will often come off looking worse yourself if you do that. Not that it's anything to me, though - I'm 12 000 miles away! -- ZZZzzzz.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michele 1 #48 February 5, 2003 QuoteI'd suggest not publically humiliating him though, you will often come off looking worse yourself if you do that. Not that it's anything to me, though - I'm 12 000 miles away! I don't really do the public humiliation thing - tends to be bad all the way around. I think it will be enough that I am there, walking the walk and talking the talk. If he's too insensitive to be aware of the comment made by my presence alone, he won't hear anything I said, would he? And it's been my experience that 'tis far better to demonstrate something than to say something. LOL, it's all good. And maybe I can learn something from him. Just because he can't/won't/whatever jump from a plane doesn't mean he can't contribute in other ways, you know? 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
VectorBoy 0 #49 February 6, 2003 yeah but if he mentions skydivers and commitment again you go ahead and at least cough "bullshit". wanna borrow my magaphone? . glen Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michele 1 #50 February 6, 2003 LOL, yes, well, the eyes will be connecting...it will be interesting, to say the least. Actually, if he's smart, he will ask if there are any skydivers there, etc...and use that to illustrate his point. We shall see what we shall see....and it will be a kick in the pants! 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
