Jessica 0 #1 April 11, 2001 Can I vent for a moment? Skip this post if pathetic whining pisses you off.I am not current. This is the third, yes THIRD time I've let this happen, and I only started skydiving in September.It's not that I don't WANT to be jumping. I do, desperately. But I've had a lot of problems with my job, my um, "interpersonal relationships" and, of course, the weather.I'm so frustrated. I'm getting famous at my dropzone (or I would be, if I were ever there) for my chronic lack of currency. The S&TA and DZO are getting steadily more pissed off at me. Officially, I'm supposed to do an AFF L-4 or something like that, and that's way expensive. And jumping so infrequently is so unsafe. Argh.Plus my cypres is due for its 4-year check, and I don't want to jump without it. But I don't want to rent gear because rental gear doesn't fit me correctly.SIGH.Okay! Solutions:1) Get signed off on packing so I'll have 60 days to lose currency 2) Send off Cypres before weather clears up3) Flirt my way into (another) cheap recurrency dive4) Get my ass out to the DZ more5) Don't date whuffos6) Have a beer Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skreamer 1 #2 April 11, 2001 Quote3) Flirt my way into (another) cheap recurrency diveJessica, I think it might take more than just flirting this time round.../s[drop till you party!] Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mattb 0 #3 April 11, 2001 What do you have to do on a recurrency dive?just wondering,-mobps - quit whining, at least you can flirt your way into cheaper things, imagine if you were a guy! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Greg 0 #4 April 11, 2001 1) Get signed off on packing so I'll have 60 days to lose currency 2) Send off Cypres before weather clears up3) Flirt my way into (another) cheap recurrency dive4) Get my ass out to the DZ more5) Don't date whuffos6) Have a beerYou forgot one:7) All of the aboveAll of the choices you listed sounded pretty good, and better yet, you did not mention:1) Kidnapping2) Extortion(sp)3) Theft/robbery4) Murder for hireSo, good for you!!Keep your chin up, I have done *almost* as bad, I have gone out of current twice since I started in April 2000. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
what42 0 #5 April 11, 2001 How often do you have to jump to remain officially 'current'?Wesley--I want to fly! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jessica 0 #6 April 11, 2001 LOL!! Y'all are cracking me up.Hey, I'm committed to skydiving. I'll do what it takes to get back up in the air. What42, if you're off student status, but not A-licensed, you've got 30 days between skydives. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Greg 0 #7 April 11, 2001 QuoteHow often do you have to jump to remain officially 'current'?Its my understanding, and I could very well be mistaken, that one needs to jump at least once every thirty days until licensed, then one in 60 days after licensed. I would verify this in the SIM to be sure.Greg A-37958 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jessica 0 #8 April 11, 2001 QuoteIts my understanding, and I could very well be mistaken, that one needs to jump at least once every thirty days until licensed, then one in 60 days after licensed.Hmm, I think your time grows with each license. D-licenses, for example, have 6 months, I believe. But yeah, check the SIM. You can read it if you have Adobe Acrobat off of the USPA site. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JumpingKayAus 0 #9 April 11, 2001 Jess~I have the same problem that you do....only I do my jumps in fractions! Let me explain:Packing, for instance.....I did the 'packing' part of the jump, but I didn't stick around to 'jump' it! I know it's bad, but just because we have other things in our lives besides skydiving, doesn't mean that we don't love it!!!! I'm sure that every family member, co-worker, friend, etc... knows how much you love skydiving, and that you get out there as often as you can!Don't worry.....I would say: (6) - Have a beer, and JKA Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PLFKING 4 #10 April 12, 2001 Hey Jess --#6) Have a beer............I have found that this option works well in every situation.The PLF Sultan Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jessica 0 #11 April 12, 2001 QuoteI know it's bad, but just because we have other things in our lives besides skydiving, doesn't mean that we don't love it!!!!Thanks girl! That's absolutely true. I shouldn't beat myself up for not being out there as much as I'd like. I have other responsibilities beyond the fun stuff I like to do. However, I DESERVE criticism for not having my A license yet. I've been skydiving for -- oh my god -- seven months. Oh, and by the way, I DID have a beer. It solved all my problems!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Greg 0 #12 April 12, 2001 It took me 8 months!! lol But at least I got it (finally)Greg A-37958 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites mountainman 0 #13 April 12, 2001 all I can say is just be glad you are on the way. I still have about one year before I can even start. THAT sucks!!Brandon and Laurahttp://home.woh.rr.com/brandonandlaura/a work in progress Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Pammi 0 #14 April 12, 2001 QuoteHowever, I DESERVE criticism for not having my A license yet. I've been skydiving for -- oh my god -- seven months.Um, Jess...Get this...I'm a FRIGGIN STUDENT after a year!! *sigh* Yes, that's me...Ms.F***-up in freefall :) LOL! I have 26 jumps and my next one is to be my graduation one. They don't even know how to classify me anymore...I started out IAD, but have been doing two-ways with a coach for the last 8 jumps or so working on my 'issues'. Now they tease me that I'll be "B-qualified" before I even get my "A". So don't worry about it! I screwed up by taking 5 months off right after my low-pull, but there was no help for it since it was a family emergency situation. Now I'm back and I'll have my "A" in a month..I am determined! LOL!Good luck girl! Pam"The question is not whether we will die, but how we will live." -Joan Borysenko Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites JumpingKayAus 0 #15 April 12, 2001 Yeah, I have to agree w/Pammi-ma'ammy!I only have 23 jumps, and I can't remember the last time I made it out to the DZ!, (Well, actually, I can....but that's beside the point!)I will be getting my "A", the next time I go out there! I just have to 'finish' my packing class. (Just the jump part) That is if they aren't too mad at me!Ever notice how harsh they can be on ya, when they don't see you for a while? BRUTAL!!!!Easy Exits~JumpingKayAus Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites cdunham 0 #16 April 12, 2001 I feel your pain! Imagine getting pretty proficient, several hundred jumps, D license, then taking a long layover and having to do a level 3 AFF!! And a Level 7! Cripes!"Well, we don't want you to get hurt, old man"OK, I know, it's for the best, yes, let's drill the EPs, fine, this is good for me, really it is, yes, OK, my landings suck, they were never that good anyway, grovel, grovel, am I done yet?Yes! Woohoo!Seriously, though, as humiliating as the refresher stuff is, it really is for the best, like drinking cod liver oil, or going to the dentist, or paying for the reserve inspection and repack (ouch!). You wouldn't want to be out there cold and forget some stupid thing that you would have covered in ten minutes on a currency jump. I must admit, there was a lot of forgetting going on over the years. It was good to get one-on-one time to dredge it all back up. I probably could have faked my way into a real skydive without anyone being the wiser, but it would have been a bad idea.You will get through this, too.Sometimes you just have to take the leap, and build your wings on the way down. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Greg 0 #17 April 12, 2001 QuoteSometimes you just have to take the leap, and build your wings on the way down.Thats cool!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites wingnut 0 #18 April 12, 2001 don't worry, it took me two years to get my "a". between the airforce and money issues. it wqill all happen soon enough! i wish ya the best of luck!<> Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites SpeedRacer 1 #19 April 12, 2001 I feel for you all. I started skydiving in June 1999 in the AFF program. Didn't have to repeat any, but today I still have only 45 jumps. Mostly due to $ problems, but also due to crap weather all winter. The money thing is what's really holding me back, however. If it weren't for those damn student loans....getting my Masters Degree full time just to become an underpaid scientist....!!! Not to mention the car payments & credit cards I used to pay for AFF + gear.......Sorry, just doing some bitching of my own.Can any of you computer geeks out there hack into Sallie Mae's network and delete my account??? Or hack into Mazda's computers & delete my car loan?? Maybe this is something that we as skydivers should work on. Speed Racer"Blue Skies, Red eyes, Sore thighs!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Greg 0 #20 April 12, 2001 QuoteOr hackinto Mazda's computers & delete my car loan?? Maybe this is something that we as skydivers should work on.Damn dude, Im with ya, I just bought a new payment, I mean truck, and now have payments for the next 60 months, if someone can do the hacking, I would be willing to contribute half of my soon to be not needed mothly payments for the duration of the original contract to cover your fees. Think about it!! Blue ones!!Greg A-37958 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites cdunham 0 #21 April 12, 2001 Just email me your bank account #s, credit card #s, social security #, whatever logins and passwords you have.We'll get it all squared away for you ---Never give your user name or password out in a chat room. AOL staff members will rarely ask for them, unless they are hackers as well 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. 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Greg 0 #12 April 12, 2001 It took me 8 months!! lol But at least I got it (finally)Greg A-37958 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mountainman 0 #13 April 12, 2001 all I can say is just be glad you are on the way. I still have about one year before I can even start. THAT sucks!!Brandon and Laurahttp://home.woh.rr.com/brandonandlaura/a work in progress Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pammi 0 #14 April 12, 2001 QuoteHowever, I DESERVE criticism for not having my A license yet. I've been skydiving for -- oh my god -- seven months.Um, Jess...Get this...I'm a FRIGGIN STUDENT after a year!! *sigh* Yes, that's me...Ms.F***-up in freefall :) LOL! I have 26 jumps and my next one is to be my graduation one. They don't even know how to classify me anymore...I started out IAD, but have been doing two-ways with a coach for the last 8 jumps or so working on my 'issues'. Now they tease me that I'll be "B-qualified" before I even get my "A". So don't worry about it! I screwed up by taking 5 months off right after my low-pull, but there was no help for it since it was a family emergency situation. Now I'm back and I'll have my "A" in a month..I am determined! LOL!Good luck girl! Pam"The question is not whether we will die, but how we will live." -Joan Borysenko Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JumpingKayAus 0 #15 April 12, 2001 Yeah, I have to agree w/Pammi-ma'ammy!I only have 23 jumps, and I can't remember the last time I made it out to the DZ!, (Well, actually, I can....but that's beside the point!)I will be getting my "A", the next time I go out there! I just have to 'finish' my packing class. (Just the jump part) That is if they aren't too mad at me!Ever notice how harsh they can be on ya, when they don't see you for a while? BRUTAL!!!!Easy Exits~JumpingKayAus Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cdunham 0 #16 April 12, 2001 I feel your pain! Imagine getting pretty proficient, several hundred jumps, D license, then taking a long layover and having to do a level 3 AFF!! And a Level 7! Cripes!"Well, we don't want you to get hurt, old man"OK, I know, it's for the best, yes, let's drill the EPs, fine, this is good for me, really it is, yes, OK, my landings suck, they were never that good anyway, grovel, grovel, am I done yet?Yes! Woohoo!Seriously, though, as humiliating as the refresher stuff is, it really is for the best, like drinking cod liver oil, or going to the dentist, or paying for the reserve inspection and repack (ouch!). You wouldn't want to be out there cold and forget some stupid thing that you would have covered in ten minutes on a currency jump. I must admit, there was a lot of forgetting going on over the years. It was good to get one-on-one time to dredge it all back up. I probably could have faked my way into a real skydive without anyone being the wiser, but it would have been a bad idea.You will get through this, too.Sometimes you just have to take the leap, and build your wings on the way down. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Greg 0 #17 April 12, 2001 QuoteSometimes you just have to take the leap, and build your wings on the way down.Thats cool!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites wingnut 0 #18 April 12, 2001 don't worry, it took me two years to get my "a". between the airforce and money issues. it wqill all happen soon enough! i wish ya the best of luck!<> Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites SpeedRacer 1 #19 April 12, 2001 I feel for you all. I started skydiving in June 1999 in the AFF program. Didn't have to repeat any, but today I still have only 45 jumps. Mostly due to $ problems, but also due to crap weather all winter. The money thing is what's really holding me back, however. If it weren't for those damn student loans....getting my Masters Degree full time just to become an underpaid scientist....!!! Not to mention the car payments & credit cards I used to pay for AFF + gear.......Sorry, just doing some bitching of my own.Can any of you computer geeks out there hack into Sallie Mae's network and delete my account??? Or hack into Mazda's computers & delete my car loan?? Maybe this is something that we as skydivers should work on. Speed Racer"Blue Skies, Red eyes, Sore thighs!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Greg 0 #20 April 12, 2001 QuoteOr hackinto Mazda's computers & delete my car loan?? Maybe this is something that we as skydivers should work on.Damn dude, Im with ya, I just bought a new payment, I mean truck, and now have payments for the next 60 months, if someone can do the hacking, I would be willing to contribute half of my soon to be not needed mothly payments for the duration of the original contract to cover your fees. Think about it!! Blue ones!!Greg A-37958 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites cdunham 0 #21 April 12, 2001 Just email me your bank account #s, credit card #s, social security #, whatever logins and passwords you have.We'll get it all squared away for you ---Never give your user name or password out in a chat room. AOL staff members will rarely ask for them, unless they are hackers as well 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
wingnut 0 #18 April 12, 2001 don't worry, it took me two years to get my "a". between the airforce and money issues. it wqill all happen soon enough! i wish ya the best of luck!<> Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SpeedRacer 1 #19 April 12, 2001 I feel for you all. I started skydiving in June 1999 in the AFF program. Didn't have to repeat any, but today I still have only 45 jumps. Mostly due to $ problems, but also due to crap weather all winter. The money thing is what's really holding me back, however. If it weren't for those damn student loans....getting my Masters Degree full time just to become an underpaid scientist....!!! Not to mention the car payments & credit cards I used to pay for AFF + gear.......Sorry, just doing some bitching of my own.Can any of you computer geeks out there hack into Sallie Mae's network and delete my account??? Or hack into Mazda's computers & delete my car loan?? Maybe this is something that we as skydivers should work on. Speed Racer"Blue Skies, Red eyes, Sore thighs!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Greg 0 #20 April 12, 2001 QuoteOr hackinto Mazda's computers & delete my car loan?? Maybe this is something that we as skydivers should work on.Damn dude, Im with ya, I just bought a new payment, I mean truck, and now have payments for the next 60 months, if someone can do the hacking, I would be willing to contribute half of my soon to be not needed mothly payments for the duration of the original contract to cover your fees. Think about it!! Blue ones!!Greg A-37958 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cdunham 0 #21 April 12, 2001 Just email me your bank account #s, credit card #s, social security #, whatever logins and passwords you have.We'll get it all squared away for you ---Never give your user name or password out in a chat room. AOL staff members will rarely ask for them, unless they are hackers as well Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
