PLFKING 4 #1 March 17, 2001 at the end of the rainbow !! AFTER :1) 6 months of "student" status,2) 6 static-lines,3) 20 freefalls (some REALLY ugly),4) 6 stand-ups,5) 2 heavy-duty butt bounces,6) 1 off-DZ landing in the median strip of a highway,7) 1 off-DZ landing in Farmer McNasty's cow pasture,8) 7 all-day waits for the wind to die down,9) 5 all-day waits for the clouds to rise/burn-off,10) 4 all-day waits for the rain to clear,11) 3 truly spectacular high-speed cart-wheeling PLFs,12) 13 maimed, slow-of-foot obese children,13) 5 cases of beer for various firsts/f***-ups,14) approx. $1300.00 for course fees and jumps,15) 1 DZ closing and transfer,16) numerous laughs and good-times,17) and dozens of tips and words of encouragement from theDropzone.com regulars,I am now an "A"-licensed skydiver. Thanks for all the help, folks -- you made it a lot easier......Don(for David Shanks -- rest in peace; I loved you, man.) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cacophony 0 #2 March 17, 2001 Rock on!!! Great job. Sounds like you went through a whole lot of crap, but it paid off didn't it!! Welcome to the world of being a licensed skydiver. It only gets better from here on out. Looks like you owe some more beer.Safe landings,Alex D-something Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Iflyme 0 #3 March 17, 2001 Ya, that sounds about right! Good on ya, Don. Welcome to the club... Now - let's get to work on that B licence!!!Frank Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
froggie 0 #4 March 17, 2001 Dan,congrats man. sounds like you earned it. a in the medean of the highway landing?!?! thats just crazy. anywhoo. congrats man. Im sure that David would be very proud of you. thats a loving tribute there at the end of your post. froggie Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cloud9 0 #5 March 18, 2001 Wow DonToo much fun, congrats!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Its a great sport don't ever quitThe CLoud Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BenW 0 #6 March 18, 2001 WOO HOO!!Well done Kingy!! Feels good huh??Ben. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Divadiver 0 #7 March 20, 2001 Congratulations!!The King is alive and rules!!(I'm so jealous!!)Divadiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PLFKING 4 #8 March 20, 2001 Thanks all -- I feel like I won the lottery or something !!The PLF King Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cyberskydive 0 #9 March 20, 2001 LOL Congragts man- you won the lottery allright, cept instead of $$$ you will forever be hungover, broke, and you will prolly never catch any slack for F**kups ever again.D.Chisolm C-28534webmaster@sunraydesigns.comhttp://www.sunraydesigns.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
miked10270 0 #10 March 20, 2001 Hi Kingy,Congrats. I NEVER KNEW YOUR NAME WAS DON!!! Cue countless jokes about "Don PLF", the "Capo di Capo Cartwheel" ETC... Etc...SO, I suppose you'll be signing folks logbooks now as "A-King"?Mike D10270.PS. (with the serious head on momentarily) "A" license in 26 jumps on a "progression system" is SOME GOING! Personally I'm kind of proud that I got my "Cat 8" (British system) on 26 jumps. 35+ is the norm & I've seen folk finally get it on 100+. Well done. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pammi 0 #11 March 20, 2001 I'm with Diva...I'm jealous! Congrats!!!!!Pammi Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jessica 0 #12 March 20, 2001 Quoteand you will prolly never catch any slack for F**kups ever again.Oh shit, really? I'm never getting mine, then. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites PLFKING 4 #13 March 20, 2001 Mikey !!Thanks for the comps. I've been walking around with a self-satisfied smirk on my face the last couple of days -- I need to quit it before one of my co-workers gets nervous and takes a swing at me !!Diva, Pammi --How's that old saying go ? "If PLFKING can do it, ANYBODY can do it" ! I have the utmost confidence in both of you !!The (temporarily) "Full of Himself" PLF Grand Poobah Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites freaksister 0 #14 March 21, 2001 Pammi, Diva...Like I told Pammi this weekend: I am living proof they will give an A license to anybody these days! LOLDon't worry! hehe Kiss some ass at the dz and you'll be fine! hahahaKingy, Congrats!! Welcome to the land of dz opportunity! (you can go wherever you want) Sis 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
PLFKING 4 #13 March 20, 2001 Mikey !!Thanks for the comps. I've been walking around with a self-satisfied smirk on my face the last couple of days -- I need to quit it before one of my co-workers gets nervous and takes a swing at me !!Diva, Pammi --How's that old saying go ? "If PLFKING can do it, ANYBODY can do it" ! I have the utmost confidence in both of you !!The (temporarily) "Full of Himself" PLF Grand Poobah Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freaksister 0 #14 March 21, 2001 Pammi, Diva...Like I told Pammi this weekend: I am living proof they will give an A license to anybody these days! LOLDon't worry! hehe Kiss some ass at the dz and you'll be fine! hahahaKingy, Congrats!! Welcome to the land of dz opportunity! (you can go wherever you want) Sis Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
