4 Days...

[phatcat 0]

4 LONG days. By my calculations, which are probably wrong, it’s been 2 years, 4 weeks, and one day since my last jump, which was a totally crappy level 4 that I didn’t pass. And now this Saturday I’m doing the FJC again, and, weather permitting, I’ll FINALLY jump again. If the weather doesn’t permit it, I’ll most likely kill somebody. The weather is looking mostly good so far, but this is Minnesota so who the hell really knows? I’ve been waiting for this a long time and I’ve been bored out of my fucking mind for quite a while now because jumping again is all I can think about. I’m not even as nervous as I thought I would be. Not yet at least, I’m sure that will come. One thing I’m shooting for is to have my A by the end of October, I don’t know if that’s realistic or not. The reason is that Skydive Hutchinson is having a Balloon Boogie on Oct. 28-29. That would kick ass to jump out of a balloon. I failed my lev. 4 five times before becoming a pussy and giving up, and when I finally pass it this time, I swear I’ll buy a fucking keg, maybe two (one for me, one for everybody else!) I’m really looking forward to jumping my ass off, but god the wait is killing me! Anyway, wish me luck or something.
Josh
"Well I may be crazy, but YOU'RE boring!"

[Michele 1]

Hey, Josh

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wish me luck or something.

Here's to a whole lot of something.......and of course, tons of luck. I think, though, that what I'll wish most for you is patience and tons of fun!!!!!!! You'll make it through the wait, you will get out of the door, and the sky is waiting for you with open arms.
You rock, Josh. Go play.
ciels-
Michele
"What of the dreams that never die? Turn to your left at the end of the sky".
~e e cummings~

[Zennie 0]

Luck? Luck? You don' need no steenkin' luck! You'll do just fine and have a great time!
And we all expect a full report when you get back!
But, hey, if you're superstitious... good luck, bonne chance, buena suerte, buoa fortuna, break a leg... Oh wait. Nevermind that last one.
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Zennie
"I know the pieces fit. 'Cause I watched them fall away..."
--Tool

[phatcat 0]

Thanks Michelle! Yes, it’s definitely time to play! As far as having patience, well, that’s not exactly something I’m good at. My “If I ain’t perfect, I ain’t shit” attitude has screwed me pretty bad before, so that’s something I’ve got to work on. This is supposed to be fun, damn it! I’ll probably screw up, but no big deal. After a beer or ten I’ll be fine and ready to try again (after sleeping off the beer, of course).
Josh
"Well I may be crazy, but YOU'RE boring!"

[Milo 0]

Hey,
I went through my first SL course 4 years ago and was not very good at it. I dropped out at jump 21, around 45 sec freefalls.
I started again this summer and it was still difficult, but most of the problems I had fought with and conquered before were gone. (replaced by new problems of course, but not as difficult to overcome)
AND, most of the things I learned in '97 I still remembered.
I'm far from perfect, or even good. But, I'm jumping again.
Make friends at your DZ. People who will forgive your faults, even if you can't. That will keep you coming back this time.
Good Luck!
Milo

[Slappie 9]

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break a leg... Oh wait. Nevermind that last one.

Ummmm Zennie, that's one thing you don't say on a DZ.
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[sunshine 2]

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I failed my lev. 4 five times before becoming a pussy and giving up

Can you get video of your jumps?
I'm not even gonna tell you how many student jumps I had to make before I graduated, but I have yet to meet someone that made more than me. Anyway, the thing that finally got me to get past my "trouble" was having videos of my jumps. Once i saw myself in freefall and the JM could point out what I was doing wrong and what I needed to work on, I whizzed through the rest of training. Been licensed for over a year now and having the time of my life!! If video is available to you, get it!!
Oh, and lots of luck to you. ....and then I saw his foot and knew I had to make him mine