My awesome grandma

[Vallerina 2]

I have one of the coolest grandmas! I can talk to her about anything (boys, beer, whatever), she always helps me out when I can't turn to anyone else (hence my towing incident a week ago), she's paying for my AZ trip, she thinks my skydiving is "cool", the list is endless.
She's really religious but doesn't push her views on anyone. Since she doesn't try to convert anyone or anything like that, she was all nervous about asking me the favor of having her priest bless my rig. I thought it was cute. Just thought I'd share a little story about my awesome grams!
"Experience is the name every one gives to their mistakes." Oscar Wilde

[Keith 0]

Being an athiest I'm cautious of really religious people, but I think your Grandma asking to have your rig blessed is pretty sweet. She's not pushing anything just demonstrating love and concern. WAY COOL.
Keith

[PhreeZone 20]

Rock on Val... just don't get any of the Pink trim dirty in AZ
And do you happen to have the look on the priests face on film when your Grandma asked him for the blessing? That would be priceless....
Cause I don't wanna come back down from this cloud... ~ Bush

[hooked 0]

I thing that is way cool! If my grandchildren, someday wanted to skydive, I would say Go For It! However, I don't think their parents would! Lucky you. Yes, a picture of the Priest's face when asked to bless the rig would be priceless!
J

[TEB6363 0]

If you're going all the way to AZ, you should keep on heading west to California. It is a whole lot better looking at Monterey Bay than the AZ dirt.
Blue Skies
:::OK, Canopy is Open, No Traffic Around, .. Why are these "Extra" Lines Draping Down??, Damn!

[Vallerina 2]

Actually, the priest wasn't too shocked! He knows I enjoy skydiving, so I'm sure he thought it was just a matter of time till my grandma shipped my rig on over to him. Plus, she's always having him doing wacky odd jobs, so this is just another thing on his list.
I would've gone to CA, but my swimsuit doesn't fit (hence, beaches would've gone to waste) and I've never seen the Grand Canyon. My trip is less than a week away! I can't wait to get outta the snow!
"Experience is the name every one gives to their mistakes." Oscar Wilde

[wingnut 0]

vall,
grandparents are a blessing that everyone doesn't always have the opertunity to enjoy....count your self extra lucky to have such a cool one!!!!! i almost had the priest at my church bless my rig...but didn't have the time last time i was at home.....every bit of protection helps........... thats why i always say a prayer on the way to alti. to protect me and my sky bros and sisses..........

"i may not go to heven, i hope you go to hell"-C.C.

[skybytch 273]

Enjoy your grandma to the utmost Val! They get taken away from us way too soon....
pull and flare,
lisa
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What would Scooby Doo?

[TEB6363 0]

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but my swimsuit doesn't fit

Come on out, we'll all pitch in and buy you a new one. Maybe just a small one though.
You will love AZ, I have been there a couple of times and had a blast. If you are going to Eloy, it is set up to be skydiving heaven. Stop in Square2 and tell Margie Ann Hello from Tom and Ann in California.
:::OK, Canopy is Open, No Traffic Around, .. Why are these "Extra" Lines Draping Down??, Damn!

[StevieBoy 0]

"and I've never seen the Grand Canyon."
me nether, I think me you & gannny have gotta do this one, it will be worth the trip to the the US. I think your family thing is really great.
"Skydiving's a source, it'll change your life, swear to God"