PalmettoTiger 1 #1 December 8, 2001 Behold, the time draws near!!Despite the fact that I actually have a car here this year, I haven't jumped since school started - my last logbook entry is September 9th, to be exact. I didn't jump because I needed to pull my grades up, and spending an afternoon or weekend day at the DZ isn't the way to get that done. Then, my reserve went out of date. I'd been seriously considering upsizing my reserve, and figured I should decide to do it or not before I spend 2 jump tixx on an inspection and repack.Well, the week after Thanksgiving I finally got my shit in a pile. I caught up in my classwork, and even managed an A on my political theory midterm paper (which is a miracle considering that the TA hasn't given an A to any other work from anyone in my class, as far as I know). This week, I did a bit of planning, and realized that if I pushed hard I could finish most of the classwork and administrivia by Thursday, meaning I could take today off and get to the DZ. There was still the issue of the reserve to deal with, though. So I called up Square 3. It turns out they have exactly what I'm looking for, it will fit in my container, and it almost fits my budget - SCHWEET! I don't need to buy Christmas presents for anyone else, anyway. Friday rolls around, and instead of leaving for the DZ right after my 10 am comp sci class like I had planned to, I don't wake up until noon and realize I can't skip my 2:30 class anyway. I did wear my rig to class instead of my backpack, though. That earned me a few stares and questions. (Why yes, I am a skydiver.) After class I bolted to the parking lot, but by then the clouds had rolled in, and most of the afternoon was gone. UGH. But I did make it to X-Keys, and I dropped off Kate at the loft after getting an eyeful of the yellow PD218R that may someday save my life. It should be ready by the 13th, which conveniently enough happens to be my 22nd birthday. I'm thinking at least two jumps to celebrate the double-deuce! The interesting part is that a girl here turns 18 on the same day, so she may go with me and do a tandem, although it's looking more like she'll go on Friday instead because she's already got too much going on Thursday. No problem, I'll jump both days!!Man. The weather this week has been gorgeous for December in New Jersey. It's just been heart-wrenching to stand under a perfect blue sky and have the possibility of breaking a sweat during the first week of December. When I was at the DZ I heard those turbines spinning up and caught a whiff of exhaust, and I was nearly overcome with the urge to jump. Six more days....I wanted to put some really inspiring lyrics here but none of them fit.>< !! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cyberskydive 0 #2 December 8, 2001 Quick - someone get this man in a plane before he starts wearing his jumpsuit, helmet and goggles to school too!lolIts been a month or so for me .......but I got a new job ;)best too yahttp://www.15meu.usmc.mil/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Stacy 0 #3 December 8, 2001 hey PTiger-come to the DZ on sat the 15th. It's the Christmas Party that night after jumping is over... catered/DJ... free... beer.... and that's ALWAYS a good time... the new otter arrived on Thursday!!!Stacyhttp://users.snip.net/~stacy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites PalmettoTiger 1 #4 December 8, 2001 oooooooooh, sounds fun. But I'm obligated to drive home on the 15th. SHIT. Maybe I can wrangle an extra day for the party....I wanted to put some really inspiring lyrics here but none of them fit.>< !! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
Stacy 0 #3 December 8, 2001 hey PTiger-come to the DZ on sat the 15th. It's the Christmas Party that night after jumping is over... catered/DJ... free... beer.... and that's ALWAYS a good time... the new otter arrived on Thursday!!!Stacyhttp://users.snip.net/~stacy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PalmettoTiger 1 #4 December 8, 2001 oooooooooh, sounds fun. But I'm obligated to drive home on the 15th. SHIT. Maybe I can wrangle an extra day for the party....I wanted to put some really inspiring lyrics here but none of them fit.>< !! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
