Dumpster 0 #1 February 9, 2003 It's cold as hell outside, but a nice looking day nonetheless. I've got a pot of chili cooking, and a cold beer in my hand. My rig is completely disassembled, the Cypres is at SSK for it's 8-year check and a new set of batteries. When it gets back I'll be taking it to my rigger, and have some other work done to the container before it's reassembled and made ready. Just got off the phone with the kids in NY - My 2nd daughter, Sarah, will be coming out to live with us this summer, and she'll be finishing high school here. She is a sophomore now. She'll also be packing at the DZ on weekends. My 11 year old son got suspended for kicking the crap out of a kid, who was making fun of his hair. I heard it was a little bloody. I did that once, too- Too damn cold to work outdoors or in the garage. Winter is too damn long. I want to move south, where I don't have to shovel snow and I can ride and jump all year around. Isn't there anyone to share my blues? Maybe I should dig my John Lee Hooker albums out- Easy Does It Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sarge 0 #2 February 9, 2003 Hey Lenny, while the chili is still simmering and the buzz is developing... whens the helmet, suit and dytter due to arrive? . -- I'm done with the personally meaningful and philosophical sigs!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
suz 0 #3 February 9, 2003 Hey chin up dude. It's winter! you're meant to be miserable. Try to see the good things that come out of your situations, that usually pulls me through! Think of it this way, at least your little boy stands up for himself! And you'll be able to see your daughter soon. As for winter, uh...be blessed that you have the opportunity to see snow. As some of us have never gotten the chance to play in it. Don't bother me, I'm living happily ever after Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zeemax 0 #4 February 9, 2003 it's not all its cracked up to be too cold to go out, the salt they put on the roads (if and when they get round to it) eats mini's and the whole country grinds to a painfully slow halt... bring on summer..! 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
suz 0 #5 February 9, 2003 Oh! I'm not missing snow that much, I was just trying to cheer up the poor man! But hey, thanks! Don't bother me, I'm living happily ever after Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zeemax 0 #6 February 10, 2003 lol, damn..!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
Dumpster 0 #7 February 10, 2003 Quote Hey Lenny, while the chili is still simmering and the buzz is developing... whens the helmet, suit and dytter due to arrive? . I'm waiting for the word on the new suit- Should be anytime now- I'll be waiting in the new helmet - Probably won't get the ProTrack till summer - The chili was good - everyone says it was one of my better pots- Speaking of pot-- My stepson is here and he said somethiing about some really choice - ah-- Y'know-- Time for another beer- At this rate, Monday might be a little slow-- Thanks, people! Y'all rock! Easy Does It Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CrazyIvan 0 #8 February 10, 2003 Quote It's cold as hell outside, but a nice looking day nonetheless. Mmmmmmm....I thought hell was supposed to be HOT __________________________________________ Blue Skies and May the Force be with you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Push 0 #9 February 10, 2003 I share your pain. It's TDC here. Too Damn Cold. The season starts in 5 days, and I'm so altitude deprived I'm probably gonna jump. It's gonna be around -10C, so it should be quite an experience. Thank God for neoprene -- Toggle Whippin' Yahoo Skydiving is easy. All you have to do is relax while plummetting at 120 mph from 10,000' with nothing but some nylon and webbing to save you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ladyskydiver 0 #10 February 10, 2003 Doesn't it suck when the skies are such a beautiful blue...and then you walk outside only to freeze instantaneously? I feel your pain! Hope your weekend was good despite the crappy weather.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
indyz 1 #11 February 10, 2003 Aww, come on. There were plenty of people at Sky Knights today. I got one from 10,500 to save my currency. Even had a couple of braves souls do a naked hop 'n pop. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dumpster 0 #12 February 10, 2003 Ooh Ick! Next weekend we'll be spending the weekend in Galena watching the eagles. Weekend after that? C license test, and I may go ahead and take the D written too. Hopefully, before then, I'll have my rig back together for some JUMPING!! And maybe even some nig-noggery after that! (If anyone cares to join me!) Hasn't been too bad- My stepson and I have been "bonding" --C-Ya! Easy Does It Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dumpster 0 #13 February 10, 2003 I know EXACTLY who they were- Some HEARTY souls! Rig is out of date, (and completely disassembled-) otherwise I would have been up today- C-Ya in a couple weeks! Easy Does It Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skyrose7 0 #14 February 10, 2003 I feel your pain. MI sucks. It was nice and sunny today, but at the same time it was freeeeeekin cold! I would think that growing up in this crap I would get used to winter, but no. I am meant to live in warmth. LUckily, I am moving soon!~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The mind is like a parachute--it works better when it is open. JUMP. MaryRose Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingnut 0 #15 February 10, 2003 QuoteOh! I'm not missing snow that much, that's cuz it's summer there...damn south hemisphere people....lol...... it's cold here too.....but cabin feaver hasn't set in.... only been like 3 weeks sinc ei went down to eloy and only 4 more days untill i go back..lol....btw, it's snow covered outside now and damn cold to...... i do feel the pain!!!!!! ______________________________________ "i have no reader's digest version" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
suz 0 #16 February 10, 2003 Quote that's cuz it's summer there...damn south hemisphere people....lol. Noooooooooooo! I said that because I havent ever seen snow. I was just saying that I dont think it's a huge loss that I am missing out. Maybe I should've elaborated more on that Don't bother me, I'm living happily ever after Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zeemax 0 #17 February 10, 2003 never seen snow? then yes you are missing out... sometimes it does rock 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
suz 0 #18 February 10, 2003 Don't bother me, I'm living happily ever after Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zeemax 0 #19 February 10, 2003 except when you're fingers go blue...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
suz 0 #20 February 10, 2003 Ummm...I just gotta shove my hands in the freezer to do that. or dig around in a esky for a bit. Don't bother me, I'm living happily ever after Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zeemax 0 #21 February 10, 2003 have you never gone abroad to somewhere snowy?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
ladyskydiver 0 #22 February 10, 2003 I know there were people at Sky Knights. I still have a little bit more time for my currency issue, and since I'm going to Texas this coming up weekend, I'm hoping they provide some wonderful warm (to me) Texas weather. And then I'll get in a few jumps.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
ladyskydiver 0 #23 February 10, 2003 If you're going to be able to jump the weekend of Feb.21st, I'm game to do a jump (or two or...) with you. We'll even drag Zero-G out with us. As for nig-noggery....hmmmm....twist my rubber arm. I haven't caused any trouble lately. 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
Dumpster 0 #24 February 10, 2003 Sounds like a plan! Hopefully my Cypres will be back and either Gene or Mary can get everything back together in time - My new (pronounced BEER) jumpsuit may be in by then, too! (I ordered a ZuteSute from Jennifer) Sweet! Then perhaps we will do some noggering of niggs! C-Ya! And Zero-G too! Easy Does It Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ladyskydiver 0 #25 February 10, 2003 **Fingers crossed** that you can get everything back together in time. If not, maybe someone will be able to let you borrow their gear. ZuteSute's are great! I love mine.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
