nubain1 0 #1 February 1, 2003 OK as some of you read last night I've been having a bad week.Well I went to the dz today for a little therapy .Made a hop-n-pop from 3.5 and got my card stamped with a big "A" on it. Repack went up again.Got to alti and jumped.Got stable and did a front loop followed by a immediate back loop then did some 360's and practiced heading awareness.Opened at 5k. Since It's a new canopy I want to open high so I can play around with it.Anyway, did a canopy check.Collapsed the slider and started playing around.Made some riser turns. and other things.Enjoyed the view on the way down.Set up for my approach and cut it downwind too much.Had a beautiful stand up landong and tried to collapse my canopy.Now here's where the trouble starts.I did'nt disconnect my rsl before I got on the ground and the wind kicked up and reinfalted my canopy and drug me for about 20ft.Stopped when the canopy got tangled on a barb wire fence.Ended up with 2 tears in one of the end cells.Talk about being pissed.This canopy has only 6 jumps on it and now it's getting patched.Man this SUCKS!!!!!!!So now I'm grounded from jump my new rig.At least the DZO said I could use one of thier rigs until mine is fixed.These guys are the coolest.Anyway that's my rant for now.I know I'll probably come up with something else to rant about in a few mins. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skycat 0 #2 February 1, 2003 hey now....Hook will make it look good as new. Your baby won't even know it has bandages on it. Fly it like you stole it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nubain1 0 #3 February 1, 2003 I know he will.I would trust him with my life.He's oneof the coolest people I have ever met.I have total faith in him.And I do try to listen to every piece of advice he has to give. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sarge 0 #4 February 1, 2003 Hey Clint, seems like your bad day had a lot of good stuff sewn into it as well, (pun intended) Congrats btw, and next time try getting your canopy between the wind and you asap instead of visa-v .-- I'm done with the personally meaningful and philosophical sigs!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nubain1 0 #5 February 1, 2003 Ha ha.Bad way to end a great day. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #6 February 2, 2003 Look at the bright side. You got to jump today, you got your A, you get a loaner until your canopy can be fixed, and you have a kick-ass guy to fix it for you. It's just a little bump in the road. Life is good. 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
nubain1 0 #7 February 2, 2003 Quote Look at the bright side. You got to jump today, you got your A, you get a loaner until your canopy can be fixed, and you have a kick-ass guy to fix it for you. It's just a little bump in the road. Life is good. I know.It's just been a bad week for me and this is the icing on the cake. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fool 0 #8 February 2, 2003 any weeks involving jumping are good ones S.E.X. party #1 "Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting "f*#k, what a ride". Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michele 1 #9 February 2, 2003 Quotethis is the icing on the cake Who needs cake? Throw it out. Finis! Complete! Done. Think of it also as though you got all the bad shit done with for a while - when it's all flushed clear, you'll be sailing free for a bit. 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
skymama 37 #10 February 2, 2003 I know, I've read your posts and know it hasn't been a good week. But, I also believe when life gets you down that the best medicine is to count your blessings. So, I'm just giving you a little nudge to remember to do that. This too shall pass. 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
nubain1 0 #11 February 2, 2003 I wish.Read my post from last night and I had a blood borne pathogen exposure at work and have been waiting to hear the results and had a friend in NC involved in a wreck whil he was at work and is losing both his legs and still has a chest tube put in and is chemically comatose.and now this today.And one of the guys that was jumping broke his arm today due to a hard landing.When is it ever going to end? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hookitt 1 #12 February 2, 2003 Quote I know, I've read your posts and know it hasn't been a good week. But, I also believe when life gets you down that the best medicine is to count your blessings. So, I'm just giving you a little nudge to remember to do that. This too shall pass. skymama's cool!My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #13 February 2, 2003 Quote skymama's cool! Aw, thanks. I would tell you that you're sweet for writing that, but I've been informed that guys don't like that.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
Michele 1 #14 February 2, 2003 QuoteWhen is it ever going to end? Now. It stops now. And if it doesn't, it will soon. Been there, understand your frustration and wondering what else can possibly go wrong. And like Skymama says, things do have a way of changing, sometimes in a blink of an eye. So blink. Change your perspective. Drinking all night isn't going to help, my friend. The difficulties will be there in the morning, and all you'll have is a hella hangover in addition to the rest. Hang on. You'll manage. I promise. 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
skycat 0 #15 February 2, 2003 QuoteI wish.Read my post from last night and I had a blood borne pathogen exposure at work and have been waiting to hear the results and had a friend in NC involved in a wreck whil he was at work and is losing both his legs and still has a chest tube put in and is chemically comatose.and now this today.And one of the guys that was jumping broke his arm today due to a hard landing.When is it ever going to end? Who was hurt?Fly it like you stole it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nubain1 0 #16 February 2, 2003 I don't remember his name but mike took him to the hosp and when he got back he had a cast on his arm.Ask D. I'm sure he'll remember.All I remember is he was airborne.He was on a 3 way with mike and chris.O rmaybe it was a 4way with chris filming. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nubain1 0 #17 February 2, 2003 QuoteQuoteWhen is it ever going to end? Now. It stops now. And if it doesn't, it will soon. Been there, understand your frustration and wondering what else can possibly go wrong. And like Skymama says, things do have a way of changing, sometimes in a blink of an eye. So blink. Change your perspective. Drinking all night isn't going to help, my friend. The difficulties will be there in the morning, and all you'll have is a hella hangover in addition to the rest. Hang on. You'll manage. I promise. Ciels- Michele I now things will get better but why is it that things always happen at once?I know I owe some major karmic debt but damn I need a break everyonce in a while. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hookitt 1 #18 February 2, 2003 Quote Quote skymama's cool! Aw, thanks. I would tell you that you're sweet for writing that, but I've been informed that guys don't like that. ..Then those guys are stupid ..hehehMy grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nubain1 0 #19 February 2, 2003 Quote Quote Quote skymama's cool! Aw, thanks. I would tell you that you're sweet for writing that, but I've been informed that guys don't like that. ..Then those guys are stupid ..heheh Then your not telling it to the right guys. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hookitt 1 #20 February 2, 2003 Quote Then your not telling it to the right guys. hey no blaming that one on skymama!.... LOLMy grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #21 February 2, 2003 Ok, hookitt, you're very sweet for telling me I am cool. It was a dz.commer that told me men didn't like to be called "sweet", but I'll be a good girl and not divulge his name. 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
wingnut 0 #22 February 2, 2003 if ya want to borrow my canopy while yours is being fixed no prob....only thing is i bet it's just a little small for ya..lol........get the rig fixed so that when i come up we can jump!!!!!!!! ______________________________________ "i have no reader's digest version" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nubain1 0 #23 February 2, 2003 What do you want me to kill myself?Bob said I could use one of the dz rigs till mine gets fixed.So hopefully I;ll be back in the air tommorow.But the weather is supposed to be bad so I don't know yet. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hookitt 1 #24 February 2, 2003 Quote Ok, hookitt, you're very sweet for telling me I am cool. Um...Guys don't like it when you say things like that ....couldn't resist My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PLFKING 4 #25 February 2, 2003 Quote It was a dz.commer that told me men didn't like to be called "sweet", but I'll be a good girl and not divulge his name. Whoever told you something like that must be a Neanderthal, is totally clueless about women, and is probably a loser as well. I'll bet the only worthwhile thing he ever did with his life was to jump out of a plane. Don (ps......I didn't say that men didn't like that....I just said that if you didn't stop, I was gonna "bust you up"). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
