pyke 0 #1 May 20, 2002 That's right....you heard it correctly - I am back...and after 5 months and 10 days...I can tell you it wasn't a MOMENT TOO SOON!!!Had the CASA boogie at Monroe this weekend and spent most of the weekend packing and trying to downplay my nerves for getting on a load. Winds on Saturday were sketchy at best and allowed me ample excuses for not jumping (hell, if they aren't sending AFF students up...I'm not jumping!!!). Only late in the day did the winds die down enough...but by then...I was exhausted and sore from packing.Sunday was different. Brilliant skies...steady 12-14mph winds out of the south. I decided by load 3 that load 7 was going to be the ONE (lucky number and all that!!). I asked around for any takers and sure enough...a few freefliers thought it would be a hoot to go. Next thing I know we have Eric Deren, one half of Atlanta Freeflight organising a hybrid jump. Sure enough...we get bumped to load 6 and I figure...it was meant to be.Exit the CASA in a 3 way flat and are stable IMMEDIATELY (damn if it isn't like riding a bike!!!). Eric is filming, as well as another....and then our third member of the base goes into a stand underneath me and the other flat flyer. And we're only at 10,5!! Both cameramen go into sits and head-downs alternately and next thing I know we are smoking through the altitude. I am all smiles and geeks to the camera!I couldn't have written a better way back into the sport....and I followed it up with a 7 point 4 way later on.Jumps will start off slowly from now on...but for anyone who questions what comes after a broken femur and a 5 month lay off - the answer is.......MORE JUMPS!!!!Kahurangi e Mahearangi,Pyke The Kiwi Lesbian!!!USPA C- 31879 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skreamer 1 #2 May 20, 2002 Well done dude!! Glad to hear everything went well and by the sounds of it your leg is completely healed. Looks like things are really looking up for you! "Look before you jump, don't die until you're dead" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #3 May 20, 2002 Welcome back!! No better way to come back than a nice tailgate exit and a hybrid!!! "Here I come to save the BOOBIES!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nacmacfeegle 0 #4 May 20, 2002 Kia OraWelcome back brother Pyke, don't it feel good?.....CyaD Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #5 May 21, 2002 Woohoo, Pyke! Hope to meet you in Thomaston in 2 weekends.AndreaI'm high as a kiteI just mightStop and check you out. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cyberskydive 0 #6 May 21, 2002 YO! Did ya jump the heatwave? Did ya get a copy of the video? did anyone steal falconboys golfcart again?-lolsorry I missed it, good to hear you back up!.....there is no spoon--------------------My website Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skystorm 0 #7 May 21, 2002 Glad to hear your back, PykeHang onto Heaven, when hell is on your back Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
