mouth 0 #1 July 30, 2001 The day dawned bight and clear. The haze was already being chased away by the sun by the time I left home; however, the clouds rolled in thick and low by the time I drove into the DZ. My first thought was I wonder how low the base is, and can we pull of a hop and pop just to get me there. This thought was quickly followed by the thought that I am a plane snob and I really hate a cessna. Thankfully the sun had followed my car to the DZ and we were soon jumping from full altitude. I had to get those 5 jumps in just because I was determined to hit 200 before I went to Deland. Jump with a newbie, run in and Watcher packs for me while I catch my breath and manifest. Jump again and again Watcher packs for me. We jump together on the next one sorta....if you can call my sit jumping! Oops one of the guys has a cutaway on this jump. Second one in two days...double check your stuff. We pack up and I go on a solo just to get to the magic number...to heck with these people who don't want to jump. I'm getting tired by this point. The weather is starting to look bad again and nobody wants to jump...0 to bitch in 2.3 seconds. Now is the time to plan my 200th and Watcher's 100th. We had talked about doing a hybrid but lots of people are gone and nobody really wants to do anything much since the storms can be seen in the distance. We bounce back and forth about what we are doing, if we are going or if we are just going to hit it in Deland. Of course I get upset due to the fact that I wanted to hit 200 where I started and I wanted to do something different. Everything is finally worked out for a 4 way base with two freeflyers pulling stands underneath. We load and watch the ground grow smaller as we climb to altitude. It is a light load so we all stretch out and relax. We talk about breakoff and what to do if the jump goes crazy. When we hit altitude you can actually see the sun smiling down at us. The door light comes on and the guys spot to see if we can even see the airport. Miraculously the storms are still off in the distance all around is. I can smell the rain in the distance as the door is opened. Please don't let it move in on us while we are jumping. We line up in the door and launch off. Not the best exit of our life but certainly not the worst. One of the freeflyers docks and we wait for the second. She is low and falling lower. About that time on of the camera flyers swoops into the empty slot and we continue. When they pull to the stand we all tumble due to both stands not being timed correctly. Of course about that time we hit lots of "industrial haze" so we hang on for life. Everyone eventually breaks off, tracks and pulls... thankfully no problems. Beer was owed and paid before I left last night as the storms raged outside the hanger. I'm glad those skydivers in heaven kept the storms away and gave us a bright spot in which to play. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymedic 0 #2 July 30, 2001 good on ya mouth....just wait till next week. I would of jumped with ya if I was there but oh well. next weekend then!!!glad the bloo ones were there....if only while ya needed em.MarcA-38578 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DickMcMahon 0 #3 July 30, 2001 Congratulations Lisa!http://www.dickmcmahon.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brokeneagle 0 #4 July 30, 2001 Congratulations to you and Watcher, leetle one!! I got out there yesterday-- misjudged my landing so only got in one jump, but it was FUN!!! Have a blast at Deland- I love that place! Fine choice of playtoys to jump, and fun folk to do it with. Also PLENTY of eye candy fer the both of ya.... see you in a couple weeks; leaving Sun. fer Chicago and Quincy.... later, woman!! Have fun- Brokeneagle.It's only the giving that makes you what you are... In the end, only kindness matters.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtval 0 #5 July 30, 2001 congrats to you both. i wished i woulda stuck around. i wouldnt have jumped i just had a strange vibe when everyone was contemplating. i figured if i did go with ya i woulda just screwed the jump any way. but i was wnating to stay to watch ya land and party a bit. but hadda get home. i was raining not 3 miles form the dz when i left. congrats again. see you in deland.GETTING HIGH IS FUN, BUT COMING DOWN IS THE BEST PART JTA-38439 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aviatrr 0 #6 July 30, 2001 Quote Beer was owed and paid before I left last night as the storms raged outside the hanger. I'm glad those skydivers in heaven kept the storms away and gave us a bright spot in which to play. But the big question is.....did you get pied? Mike Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mouth 0 #7 July 31, 2001 Nope, neither Watcher nor I got caught thankfully so my new rig is safe for another couple hundred jumps. Yahoo! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DZBone 0 #8 July 31, 2001 Quoteso my new rig is safe for another couple humdred jumpsSorry, there is no statute of limitations on pie jumps.Keep watching over your shoulder! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mouth 0 #9 July 31, 2001 NOT mY FAULT...I stayed around until after 10 and even cooked for them all. They had their chance so ....YOU SNOOZE, YOU LOOSE Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brokeneagle 0 #10 July 31, 2001 Now, now, leetle one-- don't make us SHOW you that there's no time limit on pies-- it could be devastating to one's dignity... and public pies are ALWAYS more challenging and fun.... ... remember FAR part 105.666 from the SMM, Skydivers Misinformation Manual that poor Dutch has been under the shadow of? Well, there's also FAR 105.666, section II, which covers ALL OTHER JUMP MULTIPLES of 100 under the PPP, personal pie provision. Check fer yerself, woman. It's all there. Brokeneagle.It's only the giving that makes you what you are... In the end, only kindness matters.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #11 July 31, 2001 Hmmm....Lisa didn't get pied last weekend, and now she's coming to Deland and all of us who are meeting her now know she didn't get pied. Hmmm......Congrats, Lisa! I can't wait to meet you!Andrea"Up high, I feel like I'm alive for the very first time" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtval 0 #12 July 31, 2001 kinda makes ya think huh.(i hate when that happens)GETTING HIGH IS FUN, BUT COMING DOWN IS THE BEST PART JTA-38439 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymedic 0 #13 July 31, 2001 Oh we will definately be ready to meet her....MarcDid somebody call a medic Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PLFKING 4 #14 July 31, 2001 Hey Andrea, Marc --Since I can't be there, would you mind applying a pie for me also ? Something that will stain a jumpsuit, or necessitate the cutting off of hair for removal purposes ? I'm thinking rancid grapes, or a "bubblegum" pie....Thanks !The PLF Dude Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mouth 0 #15 August 1, 2001 If it requires a haircut we are in trouble since I think Demi Moore already took the shaved cut and I don't have much more!Just remember that you will all eventually get there. Also, if you get me you must get Watcher too since he did his 100 on the same jump...be fair guys...plus he has a pretty long blonde ponytail for you to mess up unlike my short hair. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brokeneagle 0 #16 August 1, 2001 Oooooh, Watcher, look out- she's tryin' ta throw ya to the wolves fer bait and get off easy... you gonna take that sitting down (or standing, or just lying there)?? Darn! Wish I could be there to see this! Somebody get photos, eh?.....Brokeneagle.It's only the giving that makes you what you are... In the end, only kindness matters.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtval 0 #17 August 1, 2001 im bringing my cam corder and camera.... ill try to get some good stuff for ya brokeneagle. it oughtta be fun. to bad every one couldnt go.GETTING HIGH IS FUN, BUT COMING DOWN IS THE BEST PART JTA-38439 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aviatrr 0 #18 August 1, 2001 Quote Oooooh, Watcher, look out- she's tryin' ta throw ya to the wolves fer bait and get off easy... you gonna take that sitting down (or standing, or just lying there)?? Darn! Wish I could be there to see this! Somebody get photos, eh?.....Brokeneagle. Oh, there will be pictures.. I'll be getting video of all the good stuff - on the ground and in the air.. I'll pick out the good frames, turn 'em into stills, and post 'em.. Mike Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
