Michele 1 #1 August 11, 2002 Jack G. and I decided that we should put up a post as a joint effort, addressing the situation at hand... Jack says: ==================== Michele and I have had a chance to chat on the phone. I think both of us feel that there has been a lot of miscommunication and that we need (and want) to clear that up, not just between us, but here, as well. I think we both feel like we did not fully understand the situation and each other's feelings in this. Michele is hearing things from ESPN, and I am hearing things; and we are hearing different things. Doesn't matter what they were, just that they were different (in some cases, very different). I think both of us also regret airing this in public. While it may have given us a chance to examine some issues and to learn more about each other, it probably wasn't the most productive way we could have done it. The bottom line is, Michele had a great story to tell and she did a fine job doing it. She and the 2 instructors did a great job of presenting skydiving and the story and, if it isn't ruined in post production, it should be a good one. I was pleased to have been able to assist Michele in making this happen. We both feel that ESPN got a great story, and a hell of a deal on producing it. We are both anxiously awaiting the broadcast date and hope that all of you will join us in watching it and tipping a few cold ones. I personally think we should to that in the Perris bar, but I think I may be a little prejudiced about that. Wherever you are, please enjoy it with us. - Jack Gramley General Manager Perris Valley Skydiving ==================== I say: ==================== Hi, everyone. Well, great conversation with Jack - seems that there was some significant miscommunication going on. Add stress to that, and you get flaring tempers and harsh words. I tend to write from my feelings, and I am a very direct kind of person. Should anyone have even thought that I didn't appreciate what Jack and PV did for me, I do apologize (although until our phone call, I didn't *know* all of what PV did). I got defensive, Jack got defensive, the rest of you got defensive, and voila....grab the nomex panties. Which is why I picked up the phone and called Jack. He was his typical genial and outgoing self, and we worked it through. While this "production" stuff is something Jack is used to, I am in no way a professional "actor", or "interviewee" or whatever. Everyone else involved knew what they were doing and what to expect, but I had no clue. I was overwhelmed from the start, terrified, under significant pressure, and, in some cases, getting flamed pretty hard. All I wanted to do was tell my story, and make it a beneficial thing for the sport, and avoid making it into another horror story. Let us simply say that this has been a great learning experience, and, unlike many learning experiences in jumping, one that we can all easily walk away from...and still be friends. I look forward to coming out to Perris and having beer with everyone, watching the tape and laughing at me! ================== Ciels and Pinks- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Viking 0 #2 August 11, 2002 good show. Tell me when and i will drive up to Perris and have a few with in the bombshelter. I swear you must have footprints on the back of your helmet - chicagoskydiver My God has a bigger dick than your god -George Carlin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
