dzdiva 7 #1 Posted November 15, 2019 Haven't logged on for quite some time! Any peeps from back in the day still here? I'm sure Turtlespeed is lurking somewhere! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BIGUN 1,434 #2 November 15, 2019 On 11/15/2019 at 5:24 PM, dzdiva said: I'm sure Turtlespeed is lurking somewhere! He is. I am. Some of the original peeps stop in on occasion. Seems the whole world now revolves around FB. SC is still quite lively - if you dare. Glad you stopped in to visit. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dzdiva 7 #3 November 15, 2019 (edited) Well thanks! I rarely ventured into SC back in the day except by accident! Nice to see you! I found some pics of RevJim on my computer and made me think of everyone else. Edited November 15, 2019 by dzdiva 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,556 #4 November 16, 2019 I was just thinking about RevJiim the other day. I hope he's doing well. Wendy P. (still here too) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
celticrider67 4 #5 November 17, 2019 (edited) I was on FB and the group "old school skydivers" a short while back. I'm 52, but VERY new to the sport... and as we say in another group I'm a member of... newbies dont know that they dont know. I'd asked one of those foolish questions..foolish only in so far as someone who learned enough ( and I won't say WHAT constitutes enough...) would never have asked such a question. But having gotten SOME of my college education in the field of teaching... I place a sort of value on the willingness to ask...and learn... so... when one of the old timers commented that I should bloody well know.... etc, etc, etc... I politely pointed out that I had already identified myself as someone very new to the sport and that while YES my question might be ignorant or foolish... might this not also be an opportunity for him to educate me... thus MAYBE helping this "oldschool" knowledge? Lifestyle? Attitude? Go on. I'm also a biker... so I know a very little bit about how "closed" some of these groups or communities are... or can be... I suppose what I'm getting at in a bit of a long winded way is that it doesn't get passed on unless your passing it along... otherwise... eventually what your left with has almost GOT to be... "wow... this place has changed". Its ok to make us newbies work for it... but someone will have to say THAT as well... Edited November 17, 2019 by celticrider67 Fat finger syndrome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dzdiva 7 #6 November 17, 2019 On 11/17/2019 at 4:07 AM, celticrider67 said: I was on FB and the group "old school skydivers" a short while back. I'm 52, but VERY new to the sport... and as we say in another group I'm a member of... newbies dont know that they dont know. I'd asked one of those foolish questions..foolish only in so far as someone who learned enough ( and I won't say WHAT constitutes enough...) would never have asked such a question. But having gotten SOME of my college education in the field of teaching... I place a sort of value on the willingness to ask...and learn... so... when one of the old timers commented that I should bloody well know.... etc, etc, etc... I politely pointed out that I had already identified myself as someone very new to the sport and that while YES my question might be ignorant or foolish... might this not also be an opportunity for him to educate me... thus MAYBE helping this "oldschool" knowledge? Lifestyle? Attitude? Go on. I'm also a biker... so I know a very little bit about how "closed" some of these groups or communities are... or can be... I suppose what I'm getting at in a bit of a long winded way is that it doesn't get passed on unless your passing it along... otherwise... eventually what your left with has almost GOT to be... "wow... this place has changed". Its ok to make us newbies work for it... but someone will have to say THAT as well... Ummm...hey there. I was talking about the layout of the site and all the changes also checking to see if any of the old crew was here. Welcome to the sport? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
celticrider67 4 #7 November 18, 2019 DZDIVA... I owe you an apology Mam...as you might gather from my comment, I've sorta gotten sideswiped with that a few times. I should know better at my age, (52). I should exercise the restraint of tongue and pen. Which I bloody well know. Or in this case, the restraint of keyboard. Thankyou For the welcome to the sport. Your far more kind than I've a right to, especially after a knee jerk rant on my part. As soon as I figure out how, I'll see about deleting it. Again, my apologies. BS & GB. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dzdiva 7 #8 November 18, 2019 On 11/18/2019 at 12:31 AM, celticrider67 said: DZDIVA... I owe you an apology Mam...as you might gather from my comment, I've sorta gotten sideswiped with that a few times. I should know better at my age, (52). I should exercise the restraint of tongue and pen. Which I bloody well know. Or in this case, the restraint of keyboard. Thankyou For the welcome to the sport. Your far more kind than I've a right to, especially after a knee jerk rant on my part. As soon as I figure out how, I'll see about deleting it. Again, my apologies. BS & GB. CR67- No worries dude! Just know that on here you will find some genuine people to help answer your questions. Most of the peeps that have been here since the beginning (or close to it) will give you some good information. Blue skies! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #9 November 18, 2019 On 11/15/2019 at 5:24 PM, dzdiva said: Haven't logged on for quite some time! Any peeps from back in the day still here? I'm sure Turtlespeed is lurking somehere! Hi MsL Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dzdiva 7 #10 November 18, 2019 On 11/18/2019 at 5:13 AM, Squeak said: Hi MsL Hi Squeak! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nigel99 578 #11 November 25, 2019 On 11/18/2019 at 5:13 AM, Squeak said: Hi MsL Are you still globe trotting? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybytch 273 #12 November 25, 2019 I'm around sometimes. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #13 November 28, 2019 On 11/25/2019 at 12:41 PM, nigel99 said: Are you still globe trotting? yup, been in the States for 12 months Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wolfriverjoe 1,523 #14 November 28, 2019 Well, lots of things have changed. But ONE thing hasn't. https://www.dropzone.com/profile/1881-billvon/ Someone still has strong anatidae tendencies. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gowlerk 2,256 #15 November 28, 2019 On 11/28/2019 at 10:18 PM, wolfriverjoe said: Well, lots of things have changed. But ONE thing hasn't. https://www.dropzone.com/profile/1881-billvon/ Someone still has strong anatidae tendencies. Sometimes I think we are all loons here. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wolfriverjoe 1,523 #16 November 28, 2019 Think?? Pfft. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,590 #17 November 29, 2019 On 11/28/2019 at 10:18 PM, wolfriverjoe said: Well, lots of things have changed. But ONE thing hasn't. https://www.dropzone.com/profile/1881-billvon/ Someone still has strong anatidae tendencies. So what is the origin of the BillVon-is-a-duck meme? IIRC it predated my joining Dizzy, but I've never heard the backstory. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TriGirl 336 #18 December 26, 2019 On 11/28/2019 at 6:16 AM, Squeak said: yup, been in the States for 12 months And just when I moved to your area of the world! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rudderow 2 #19 January 7, 2020 I haven’t jumped in 7 years. Doing a recurrency jump tomorrow. Wish me luck and some blue skies! 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TriGirl 336 #20 January 13, 2020 Blue ones all around! Have fun. I've been on the ground for 5 years now. Will likely not jump again until I move home again in 2021. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #21 January 15, 2020 On 12/26/2019 at 7:32 AM, TriGirl said: And just when I moved to your area of the world! Where? Im back home now. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TriGirl 336 #22 January 15, 2020 On 1/15/2020 at 2:16 AM, Squeak said: Where? Im back home now. Did you see the flag? I'm in Papua New Guinea for a two-year posting. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #23 January 15, 2020 On 1/15/2020 at 3:05 AM, TriGirl said: Did you see the flag? I'm in Papua New Guinea for a two-year posting. is it still dangerous AF there. Buddies of mine who had worked there have need 24/7 armed security escorts Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TriGirl 336 #24 January 15, 2020 On 1/15/2020 at 4:03 AM, Squeak said: is it still dangerous AF there. Buddies of mine who had worked there have need 24/7 armed security escorts Well, I can drive around on my own, but it isn't recommended to go for a walk outside of guarded/gated facilities. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gowlerk 2,256 #25 January 15, 2020 On 1/15/2020 at 4:03 AM, Squeak said: is it still dangerous AF there. Buddies of mine who had worked there have need 24/7 armed security escorts Cannibals still? Didn't they all die from kuru? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites