cgross 1 #1 November 11, 2002 I was just wondering what the average income for us skydivers is, and how we all make ends meet. As we all know, the sport can be expensive: What sacrifices do you have to make to jump? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SatchFan 0 #2 November 11, 2002 I pretty much have to sacrifice doing anything during the week to jump. This whole money thing sucks. It gets in the way of everything, doesn't it? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
QuickDraw 0 #3 November 11, 2002 Quote What sacrifices do you have to make to jump? 0->25K/yr Just sold my favorite guitar (1978 Yamaha SG2000) Looking at my bike next (1956 Triumph T110 chop) Guess i might have to do some overtime -- Hope you don't die. -- I'm fucking winning Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sebazz1 2 #4 November 11, 2002 I had to give up smoking crack. Which is for the better anyway... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skyrose7 0 #5 November 11, 2002 hey, I saw there are 7 people above 50K. Did I mention I am in need of a sugar daddy? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 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
jfields 0 #6 November 11, 2002 Quote I had to give up smoking crack. Which is for the better anyway... No kidding. When you smoke crack, you don't get the high until you get your rock. With skydiving, I'm high from the time I wake up on a jump day, through the 3 hour drive to a DZ, through the jumping, and all the way home. Sometimes the aftereffects last for days without spending any additional money. And unlike Marion Barry, it is okay if you get filmed getting a skydiving high. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jfields 0 #7 November 11, 2002 Quote hey, I saw there are 7 people above 50K. Did I mention I am in need of a sugar daddy? But some of their spouses would object. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lummy 4 #8 November 11, 2002 Hey, whaddya know, and I'm in need of a hoochie Mama ;)I promise not to TP Davis under canopy.. I promise not to TP Davis under canopy.. eat sushi, get smoochieTTK#1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skyrose7 0 #9 November 11, 2002 yep, all the good ones are taken... just kidding. By saying that I would be putting myself down, which is something I try to avoid. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 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
Pablito 0 #10 November 11, 2002 Sacrifices. yes not traveling, not partying in clubs no more. No more dates, no more nice restaurants. no more drugs, no more tea, I do nothing just thinll about it "If you don't overcome your fears they will overcome you first" Shady Monkey/6Segundos Rodriguez/AKA Pablito Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skyrose7 0 #11 November 11, 2002 yep, I am just not quite sure what to say to that. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 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
Galen 0 #12 November 11, 2002 I'm just learning to make the budget work. I want to buy a house soon and I just got off of student status. It wouldn't be so bad if I already had gear. Respect the Dolphin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #13 November 11, 2002 Lummy, I think that it has to be >100K if you live in California to count for "Sugar Daddy" status. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lummy 4 #14 November 11, 2002 LOL... Unfortunately, Clay is correct about that.... Heck, a report just came out that said that only 20% of the bay area residents can afford to buy a home here. I'm still kickin myself for cashing out my 401k a few years back instead of buying a house when homes were still in the $300k range...I promise not to TP Davis under canopy.. I promise not to TP Davis under canopy.. eat sushi, get smoochieTTK#1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
happythoughts 0 #15 November 11, 2002 Quote I had to give up smoking crack. Which is for the better anyway... Since Christmas time is coming up, here's a great gift idea. If you know someone who has everything, get them a crack pipe. If they have everything, you know they don't have one of those. Also, by next year, you can buy them anything, cause they won't have it by then. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #16 November 11, 2002 Can I afford to jump? No, not really. Do I do it anyways? Yup, I make it happen some how, some way...--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sonic 0 #17 November 11, 2002 I don't have a PCSS number for nothing . I've given up the knowledge that I can get cash from an atm, having the abilty to get a bike. But I've gained more than I would have by not jumping at all. ----------------------------------- It's like something out of that twilighty show about that zone Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steve1 5 #18 November 11, 2002 I make a fair living. But my wife doesn't and I now have two kids in college. So in other words I shouldn't be jumping, but there's no way I'm going to quit. I guess it all boils down to setting priorities. I'd rather do without some things that aren't needed than give up jumping. Steve1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WFFC 1 #19 November 11, 2002 Quote But some of their spouses would object. Trust me when I know a couple who would welcome another into the relationship...----- ~~~Michael Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jfields 0 #20 November 11, 2002 Quote Trust me when I know a couple who would welcome another into the relationship... I don't doubt it. That is why I said "some". Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #21 November 11, 2002 Quote Trust me when I know a couple who would welcome another into the relationship... Is she hot? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
happythoughts 0 #22 November 11, 2002 Quote yep, I am just not quite sure what to say to that. Don't do it. I hear the job description sucks. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WFFC 1 #23 November 11, 2002 Quote Is she hot? Old flame from high school...She used to be...----- ~~~Michael Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
happythoughts 0 #24 November 11, 2002 Quote hey, I saw there are 7 people above 50K. Did I mention I am in need of a sugar daddy? Hey, I hear the sugar daddies are all rich, over-weight, middle-aged guys. If you can overlook the "rich" qualification, I'm there for ya. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #25 November 11, 2002 Quote She used to be... So was my ex-wife....before she ate something.....like a medium sized metropolitan area!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
