Viking 0 #1 January 14, 2002 I decided to go make one jump to releave almost four weeks of built-up stress. I get there and show the gusy my pictures from the last time i was there. and then go manifest. i get my gear all ready and wait for my call. The moment comes and i get on the plane i am forth person out after a two way freefly and another solo. So i exit and it was one of those slow turn exits and i ended up facing the plane as i rode the hill down. waved at Adam and then did a 180. To see if i could stay stable in an odd position i flattened out not just cupping with my body, but FLAT!! i put my arms and legs straight out and STAYED STABLE!!! I didn't rock not one bit! but i don't know if i was backsliding or side sliding. Now i went from this to my freak arch, man could i feel that!!! I kept that up a little but and then slowed down and did some AWSOME 360's and then a nice long track to a smooth opening and some under canopy fun. Dave one of the camera guys came and played a little bit then went out in front and went into a spiral. Its so awsome to see that from the air!!! anyway this was by far the most fun jump.Also my grandfather went into Atrial Fib an hour before i got home, and if this keeps up it will cause a massive stroke. So its probly going to happen tonight. I wanna thank all of you guys for your kind words and support, it means alot. I swear you must have footprints on the back of your helmet - chicagoskydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 20 #2 January 14, 2002 Viking,Hopefully time will bring peace to your Grandfather, and then to you and your family with his passing... My thoughts are with you and your family tonight.I want to touch the sky, I want to fly so high ~ Sonique Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybytch 273 #3 January 14, 2002 Glad you got to get some air time Viking! With what you're going through right now you really needed it. Give your grandpa a hug from all of us. You did tell him all about your jump, right? pull and flare,lisa-- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Viking 0 #4 January 14, 2002 He is one tough SOB he lasted through the night, another day to enjoy with him I swear you must have footprints on the back of your helmet - chicagoskydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #5 January 14, 2002 "He is one tough SOB"I don't think anyone ever saw 98 years on this planet without bein pretty tough. "I got some beers....Let's Drink em!!!"Clay Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Viking 0 #6 January 14, 2002 He turns 99 in five days GO GRAMPS GO!!!!!! I swear you must have footprints on the back of your helmet - chicagoskydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
QuickDraw 0 #7 January 14, 2002 Or in 370 days he will be 100.If only you guys had'nt claimed independence he would receive a telegram off of the Queen.hehe...who's sorry now :D Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Viking 0 #8 January 14, 2002 we get a letter from the President. I swear you must have footprints on the back of your helmet - chicagoskydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #9 January 14, 2002 "we get a letter from the President"If he's not "enjoying" some pretzels and a football game. Plus we get to be on "Good Morning America" It's not the same without Willard Scott..."I got some beers....Let's Drink em!!!"Clay Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
