GrumpySmurf 0 #26 April 21, 2002 ??:3:0??: No kiss 'n tell 3: The weather at SDC was conducive to jumping, unlike the rest of Illinois, I guess? We brough down a load of first timers (about 50) for tandems from UW-Madison. 2 'ar-dubya' coaching jumps, 1 solo sitfly - trying out a Sabre2 demo. Came into land, flared it like I do the Safire and shot straigh back up in the air.Brought the beer owed from last weekend - walk through a hanger with a few cases of Corona in hand, handing bottles out to any takers and you quickly become the center of attention. Beer-whores, I tell ya! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Vallerina 2 #27 April 21, 2002 0:2:0I'm glad that the weather people were WAY off for Friday and Saturday! I got to make two very fun freefly jumps with Cajun on Saturday!Other weekend highlights:I got to ride in the BONUS laneSunshine discovered and became addicted to the naked ladies gameWildblue has his cast off (but he still sucks at Euchre)I finally got to jump with Cajun (who may or may not have quit smoking)That's all I can remember!Sunshine and I have our tour schedule all set. (She has it right now, so you'll have to patient and wait for it to get posted.) Our fourth stop will be my home this weekend: Skydive Indiana! (Harry's???)Oooo! The naked ladies game! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Dumpster 0 #28 April 21, 2002 2:2:0Glad the King air is back - sure beats the 20+ minute ride to 10.500 in the 182- did a solo and then four of us tried a horny gorilla- fell apart before it got together - Had to take off early 'cus m'lady was done working her shift and we met friends Sat afternoon- Wx Sunday now reeeally sucks- Ma Nature has a sick sense of humor!Life begins at 14,000' - Shut up and jump! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Michele 1 #29 April 22, 2002 0:0:0As usual.The first column doesn't count because it hasn't changed in literally years, and the 2nd column doesn't count because it doesn't change frequently (I usually work all weekend) and the third column doesn't count because I am not in the air to find something which is a first....so nothing counts (hey, I'm starting to feel insignificant or something)... Sigh....someday, I swear someday, I will have something in all three columns at the same time.....Ciels and Pinks-MicheleIf you really want to, you can seize the day; if you really want to, you can fly away...~enya~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites skymama 37 #30 April 22, 2002 0:4:0Would have like to have higher numbers for a boogie weekend, but I had relative work to do on Sat. morning, and Sunday morning I was a little....slow moving. I learned there are certain things that should not be mixed together, or you will get a very, very bad headache!I did enjoy jumping with Stacy, she has real potential to be a freeflyer, but her taste in beer sucks (Sam Adams), it actually tastes like beer!Had a great time at a friend's house riding on a jetski after jumping. Just another typical day in Florida! AndreaI'm high as a kiteI just mightStop and check you out. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Stacy 0 #31 April 22, 2002 "a very very bad headache"seems to be a theme of the weekend!!! heehee, lessons were learned all around though!!!Stacyhttp://users.snip.net/~stacy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites wildblue 7 #32 April 22, 2002 QuoteWildblue has his cast off (but he still sucks at Euchre)Nevermind Val, she's just bitter she can't beat me at Euchre, even when blatently cheating.Generally speaking, you aren't learning much when your mouth is moving Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites lummy 4 #33 April 22, 2002 Quoteslow moving. I learned there are certain things that should not be mixed together, or you will get a very, very bad headache! Tell me about it!!!! and it was from the beer no less. Moral of the story is to never mix cheap pool hall tap beer with the good stuff...... ??:1:0One 3 way with Steve and Karen (landmissile and fallenangel) on Sat and for a change it wasn't me falling low!! WOO HOO!!! Would have done more but had the little lummies in tow.The first number, ehh.... why bother ;)Conjunction Junction, what's your function? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites sunshine 2 #34 April 22, 2002 QuoteWildblue has his cast off (but he still sucks at Euchre)Val is just mad cause me and Wildblue kicked hers and Cajuns asses!! And we didn't cheat!!:0:0No jumps for me. I kept a friend company while Val went to the dz.The highlights I remember:Val lighting the wrong end of the cigaretteDoing sexy poses on the motorcycleDriving the "big car"Getting in trouble from Wildblue for speeding so much....Cajun taking me and Val out for a romantic dinner at DennysI'll post the tour schedule later tonight or tomorrow."Do whatever you like, just untie me when you're done" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Cajun 0 #35 April 22, 2002 0:2:02 super Freefly jumps with Val. Don't let her fool you she is actually pretty good. Quit smokingStarted smokingPlanning to quit againNote to self, I need to stop hanging out with Val so much, or get a stronger liver It's ok you can touch it Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Jessica 0 #36 April 22, 2002 QuoteQuit smokingStarted smokingPlanning to quit againIt's all about the patch. That helped me. And also asking the citizens of DZ.com to beat the shit out of me if they saw me smoking. That helped too. The door is openWe are way the fuck up hereMight as well get out.~ FallingMarc Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites ChromeBoy 0 #37 April 22, 2002 Riders on the Storm...0:0:0Riders on the stormRiders on the stormInto this house we're bornInto this world we're thrownLike a dog without a boneAn actor out aloneRiders on the stormThere's a killer on the roadHis brain is squirmin' like a toadTake a long holidayLet your children playIf ya give this man a rideSweet memory will dieKiller on the road, yeahGirl ya gotta love your manGirl ya gotta love your manTake him by the handMake him understandThe world on you dependsOur life will never endGotta love your man, yeahWow!Riders on the stormRiders on the stormInto this house we're bornInto this world we're thrownLike a dog without a boneAn actor out aloneRiders on the stormRiders on the stormRiders on the stormRiders on the stormRiders on the stormRiders on the storm Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites FallingMarc 0 #38 April 22, 2002 Uh... that's a good song and all, but... huh? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites sunshine 2 #39 April 22, 2002 QuoteIt's all about the patch. That helped me. And also asking the citizens of DZ.com to beat the shit out of me if they saw me smoking. That helped too.But Jess, being around Cajun when he's trying not to smoke is not fun....he gets kinda crabby. He also gets crabby when me and Val are on his computer til 4:30am when he's trying to sleep...."Do whatever you like, just untie me when you're done" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Cornholio 0 #40 April 22, 2002 1:4:7Damn, I don't even drink and I owe a LOT of beer...1. First jump on my "new" used gear2. First RW jump - did two of them and didn't funnel the exit. The first time I had no idea what "base" meant, so my partner and I kept trying to match each other's fall rate...up...down...up...down...up..down...give up, track and pull.3. First Barrel roll...those scared the crap out of me, but now it's a piece of cake.4. First intentional PLF - it has to be done for A license,and besides - I flared too high on a no wind day...DO'H!! And I mean intentional, cause usually when I flare too high or too late I come sliding in on my ass.5. First Track with arms by side. Before they taught us in AFF to track ( or what they call forward movement) by just bringing our elbows in, but still have palms to earth for stability. The one I did was arms back by my side with palms up to sky...Whooo that was fun. I stayed stable during that one too. 6. First Coach dive. During the last jump today, I had a coach check out my maneuvers and help with passing freefall maneuvers on my A Lic. prof. card.7. First and last ( I hope) Live water training for my B License.. That was fun. Jumping into the Delta with my shorts on and having a parachute thrown over my head. Actually, it was quite easy, but it was very very very cold. I almost forgot to breathe. I'm sure there's another first in there, but that's all I can remember now. Unfortunately, I only landed on my feet once on my "new" canopy. I blame it on me flaring too late on the first two jumps (butt slides) and no wind on Sunday. Oh.. I also got my roommate to do a tandem today... although I don't think he caught the bug as much as I did. But at least he knows what the rush is and why I talk about it all the time. And the helicopter rides looked like fun. Hopefully when I get my A, I will do it. - Matt__________________________________________If first you don't succeed....skydiving is not for you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Spy38W 0 #41 April 22, 2002 0:7:2Woo hoo, finally got my priorities straight and jumped more than I had been. I think the other pilot was a bit upset about this, but F-him, I needed it, and had a great weekend as a result.1.) 1st stable sustained headdown, OMG what a feeling of accomplishment. Was trying to do a leglocked 2-way sit with somebody who has never done FF, but it wasn't planned out that well, and she chickened out and tried solo sit (I recovered to sit, tracked when had good separation, then got my headdown working (Froggy).2.) 1st (attempted) 4-way freefly. lauched a 2-way belly, 2 others docked, then tried a Horny Gorrilla, but it funneled, I recovered to sit and it turned into an improv dive. Fun anyway, bringing my local RW-only dz to the darkside. (Muahaha)--Words I hate: Streamer, Horseshoe, Baglock... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Zennie 0 #42 April 22, 2002 2:7:0Didn't I have this last week? I must be in a rut or something. "Zero Tolerance: the politically correct term for zero thought, zero common sense." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Jessica 0 #43 April 22, 2002 QuoteDidn't I have this last week? I must be in a rut or something.I'd kill to be in a rut like that. The door is openWe are way the fuck up hereMight as well get out.~ FallingMarc Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites lummy 4 #44 April 22, 2002 QuoteDidn't I have this last week? I must be in a rut or somethinUh Zenman.... Screw you!!! :) I'll take your rut anydaYConjunction Junction, what's your function? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Zennie 0 #45 April 22, 2002 I know. I'm pretty damn lucky. But summer's coming so I'm sure y'all will start posting similar numbers before long. "Zero Tolerance: the politically correct term for zero thought, zero common sense." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites PhreeZone 20 #46 April 22, 2002 Me too.... me too....32 days... 32 days.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites sunshine 2 #47 April 22, 2002 Quote32 days... 32 days....Just let her outta the house so i actually get to meet her!!"Do whatever you like, just untie me when you're done" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Jessica 0 #48 April 22, 2002 Quote32 days... 32 days....Hehehe...you keep shaving days off there... The door is openWe are way the fuck up hereMight as well get out.~ FallingMarc Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Deleted 0 #49 April 22, 2002 0:2:0About 160 miles South of where you went to.....beautiful weather Saturday. Coulda jumped a lot more, but it gets pretty damned expensive when you are still stuck renting!Just over 4 months without a jump....the withdrawls have finally subsided.....and at least I tried on the first number.....Rev JimA-39869"It's just what I do..." 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Vallerina 2 #27 April 21, 2002 0:2:0I'm glad that the weather people were WAY off for Friday and Saturday! I got to make two very fun freefly jumps with Cajun on Saturday!Other weekend highlights:I got to ride in the BONUS laneSunshine discovered and became addicted to the naked ladies gameWildblue has his cast off (but he still sucks at Euchre)I finally got to jump with Cajun (who may or may not have quit smoking)That's all I can remember!Sunshine and I have our tour schedule all set. (She has it right now, so you'll have to patient and wait for it to get posted.) Our fourth stop will be my home this weekend: Skydive Indiana! (Harry's???)Oooo! The naked ladies game! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dumpster 0 #28 April 21, 2002 2:2:0Glad the King air is back - sure beats the 20+ minute ride to 10.500 in the 182- did a solo and then four of us tried a horny gorilla- fell apart before it got together - Had to take off early 'cus m'lady was done working her shift and we met friends Sat afternoon- Wx Sunday now reeeally sucks- Ma Nature has a sick sense of humor!Life begins at 14,000' - Shut up and jump! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michele 1 #29 April 22, 2002 0:0:0As usual.The first column doesn't count because it hasn't changed in literally years, and the 2nd column doesn't count because it doesn't change frequently (I usually work all weekend) and the third column doesn't count because I am not in the air to find something which is a first....so nothing counts (hey, I'm starting to feel insignificant or something)... Sigh....someday, I swear someday, I will have something in all three columns at the same time.....Ciels and Pinks-MicheleIf you really want to, you can seize the day; if you really want to, you can fly away...~enya~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #30 April 22, 2002 0:4:0Would have like to have higher numbers for a boogie weekend, but I had relative work to do on Sat. morning, and Sunday morning I was a little....slow moving. I learned there are certain things that should not be mixed together, or you will get a very, very bad headache!I did enjoy jumping with Stacy, she has real potential to be a freeflyer, but her taste in beer sucks (Sam Adams), it actually tastes like beer!Had a great time at a friend's house riding on a jetski after jumping. Just another typical day in Florida! AndreaI'm high as a kiteI just mightStop and check you out. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stacy 0 #31 April 22, 2002 "a very very bad headache"seems to be a theme of the weekend!!! heehee, lessons were learned all around though!!!Stacyhttp://users.snip.net/~stacy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildblue 7 #32 April 22, 2002 QuoteWildblue has his cast off (but he still sucks at Euchre)Nevermind Val, she's just bitter she can't beat me at Euchre, even when blatently cheating.Generally speaking, you aren't learning much when your mouth is moving Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lummy 4 #33 April 22, 2002 Quoteslow moving. I learned there are certain things that should not be mixed together, or you will get a very, very bad headache! Tell me about it!!!! and it was from the beer no less. Moral of the story is to never mix cheap pool hall tap beer with the good stuff...... ??:1:0One 3 way with Steve and Karen (landmissile and fallenangel) on Sat and for a change it wasn't me falling low!! WOO HOO!!! Would have done more but had the little lummies in tow.The first number, ehh.... why bother ;)Conjunction Junction, what's your function? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunshine 2 #34 April 22, 2002 QuoteWildblue has his cast off (but he still sucks at Euchre)Val is just mad cause me and Wildblue kicked hers and Cajuns asses!! And we didn't cheat!!:0:0No jumps for me. I kept a friend company while Val went to the dz.The highlights I remember:Val lighting the wrong end of the cigaretteDoing sexy poses on the motorcycleDriving the "big car"Getting in trouble from Wildblue for speeding so much....Cajun taking me and Val out for a romantic dinner at DennysI'll post the tour schedule later tonight or tomorrow."Do whatever you like, just untie me when you're done" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cajun 0 #35 April 22, 2002 0:2:02 super Freefly jumps with Val. Don't let her fool you she is actually pretty good. Quit smokingStarted smokingPlanning to quit againNote to self, I need to stop hanging out with Val so much, or get a stronger liver It's ok you can touch it Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jessica 0 #36 April 22, 2002 QuoteQuit smokingStarted smokingPlanning to quit againIt's all about the patch. That helped me. And also asking the citizens of DZ.com to beat the shit out of me if they saw me smoking. That helped too. The door is openWe are way the fuck up hereMight as well get out.~ FallingMarc Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChromeBoy 0 #37 April 22, 2002 Riders on the Storm...0:0:0Riders on the stormRiders on the stormInto this house we're bornInto this world we're thrownLike a dog without a boneAn actor out aloneRiders on the stormThere's a killer on the roadHis brain is squirmin' like a toadTake a long holidayLet your children playIf ya give this man a rideSweet memory will dieKiller on the road, yeahGirl ya gotta love your manGirl ya gotta love your manTake him by the handMake him understandThe world on you dependsOur life will never endGotta love your man, yeahWow!Riders on the stormRiders on the stormInto this house we're bornInto this world we're thrownLike a dog without a boneAn actor out aloneRiders on the stormRiders on the stormRiders on the stormRiders on the stormRiders on the stormRiders on the storm Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FallingMarc 0 #38 April 22, 2002 Uh... that's a good song and all, but... huh? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunshine 2 #39 April 22, 2002 QuoteIt's all about the patch. That helped me. And also asking the citizens of DZ.com to beat the shit out of me if they saw me smoking. That helped too.But Jess, being around Cajun when he's trying not to smoke is not fun....he gets kinda crabby. He also gets crabby when me and Val are on his computer til 4:30am when he's trying to sleep...."Do whatever you like, just untie me when you're done" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cornholio 0 #40 April 22, 2002 1:4:7Damn, I don't even drink and I owe a LOT of beer...1. First jump on my "new" used gear2. First RW jump - did two of them and didn't funnel the exit. The first time I had no idea what "base" meant, so my partner and I kept trying to match each other's fall rate...up...down...up...down...up..down...give up, track and pull.3. First Barrel roll...those scared the crap out of me, but now it's a piece of cake.4. First intentional PLF - it has to be done for A license,and besides - I flared too high on a no wind day...DO'H!! And I mean intentional, cause usually when I flare too high or too late I come sliding in on my ass.5. First Track with arms by side. Before they taught us in AFF to track ( or what they call forward movement) by just bringing our elbows in, but still have palms to earth for stability. The one I did was arms back by my side with palms up to sky...Whooo that was fun. I stayed stable during that one too. 6. First Coach dive. During the last jump today, I had a coach check out my maneuvers and help with passing freefall maneuvers on my A Lic. prof. card.7. First and last ( I hope) Live water training for my B License.. That was fun. Jumping into the Delta with my shorts on and having a parachute thrown over my head. Actually, it was quite easy, but it was very very very cold. I almost forgot to breathe. I'm sure there's another first in there, but that's all I can remember now. Unfortunately, I only landed on my feet once on my "new" canopy. I blame it on me flaring too late on the first two jumps (butt slides) and no wind on Sunday. Oh.. I also got my roommate to do a tandem today... although I don't think he caught the bug as much as I did. But at least he knows what the rush is and why I talk about it all the time. And the helicopter rides looked like fun. Hopefully when I get my A, I will do it. - Matt__________________________________________If first you don't succeed....skydiving is not for you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spy38W 0 #41 April 22, 2002 0:7:2Woo hoo, finally got my priorities straight and jumped more than I had been. I think the other pilot was a bit upset about this, but F-him, I needed it, and had a great weekend as a result.1.) 1st stable sustained headdown, OMG what a feeling of accomplishment. Was trying to do a leglocked 2-way sit with somebody who has never done FF, but it wasn't planned out that well, and she chickened out and tried solo sit (I recovered to sit, tracked when had good separation, then got my headdown working (Froggy).2.) 1st (attempted) 4-way freefly. lauched a 2-way belly, 2 others docked, then tried a Horny Gorrilla, but it funneled, I recovered to sit and it turned into an improv dive. Fun anyway, bringing my local RW-only dz to the darkside. (Muahaha)--Words I hate: Streamer, Horseshoe, Baglock... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zennie 0 #42 April 22, 2002 2:7:0Didn't I have this last week? I must be in a rut or something. "Zero Tolerance: the politically correct term for zero thought, zero common sense." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jessica 0 #43 April 22, 2002 QuoteDidn't I have this last week? I must be in a rut or something.I'd kill to be in a rut like that. The door is openWe are way the fuck up hereMight as well get out.~ FallingMarc Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lummy 4 #44 April 22, 2002 QuoteDidn't I have this last week? I must be in a rut or somethinUh Zenman.... Screw you!!! :) I'll take your rut anydaYConjunction Junction, what's your function? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zennie 0 #45 April 22, 2002 I know. I'm pretty damn lucky. But summer's coming so I'm sure y'all will start posting similar numbers before long. "Zero Tolerance: the politically correct term for zero thought, zero common sense." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 20 #46 April 22, 2002 Me too.... me too....32 days... 32 days.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunshine 2 #47 April 22, 2002 Quote32 days... 32 days....Just let her outta the house so i actually get to meet her!!"Do whatever you like, just untie me when you're done" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jessica 0 #48 April 22, 2002 Quote32 days... 32 days....Hehehe...you keep shaving days off there... The door is openWe are way the fuck up hereMight as well get out.~ FallingMarc Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deleted 0 #49 April 22, 2002 0:2:0About 160 miles South of where you went to.....beautiful weather Saturday. Coulda jumped a lot more, but it gets pretty damned expensive when you are still stuck renting!Just over 4 months without a jump....the withdrawls have finally subsided.....and at least I tried on the first number.....Rev JimA-39869"It's just what I do..." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
indyz 1 #50 April 22, 2002 0:0:0.Drove to Archway with the rest of the club on Saturday. Weather sucked. Went out for lunch and ended up visiting two different craft stores and a Rural King. Found out that baby ducks are $3 each with a minimum purchase of 15. Saw a sign that said "Ho-Made Pies." Good day over all.--Brian Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
