What is the Standard for Pie?

[catfishhunter 2]

I have Heard 100(on your knees)-500(sitting up)-1000 you get to stand cuz with 1000 jumps you bend for no man...or something to that effect....

Opinions-other rituals???

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[SkymonkeyONE 4]

I have been jumping a long time and have never heard of the kneeling, sitting, standing thing. It must certainly be a DZ specific thing or maybe a thing that came to be popular in your area. I compare that to the way that SCR ceremonies have evolved at certain Texas dropzones.

[catfishhunter 2]

I actually heard that from Chile Rellano when he stopped by our DZ...Someone else told me that was the way it used to be and thanked him for keeping it alive...I have no Idea as I have only been jumping for a little over a year but that made alot of sense to me

MAKE EVERY DAY COUNT
Life is Short and we never know how long we are going to have. We must live life to the fullest EVERY DAY. Everything we do should have a greater purpose.

[JohnRich 4]

Such traditions vary widely based upon local traditions.

Even SCR ceremonies within Texas vary a little bit from one drop zone to the next, or from one master of ceremonies to the next. Although they all stick to the same basic theme.

Regarding the "beer rule" for first-time experiences, I always liked the old south Florida counter-rule: "Gold Wings exemption". That rule said that once you've reached 1,000 jumps, you don't owe any more beer, ever, for anything. If someone caught you, as a 1,000+ jumper, saying; "That's the first time I've ever done...", all you had to do was respond; "Gold Wings exemption!" And the beer matter was dropped.

Sadly, when I moved to Texas, I tried to bring the Gold Wings exemption with me, but no one in Texas had ever heard of it. I get no respect here...

[darkwing 5]

I've never heard of that stuff either. I was a jumper in Idaho in the 70's and we just pied them however we could, when they got 1000 jumps (or a multiple). More recently, here in SC they pie more liberally, but I've not heard of the sitting, kneeling, etc. here either.

-- Jeff
My Skydiving History

[riggerrob 643]

I have never heard of any sitting, standing, kneeling rules either.
In Canada we prefer to blind-side them ... when they least expect it!
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[DBCOOPER 5]

The first theoretical calculation seems to have been carried out by Archimedes of Syracuse (287-212 BC). He obtained the approximation

223/71 < p < 22/7.

Then they Pie'd him for being first.

Replying to: Re: Stall On Jump Run Emergency Procedure? by billvon

If the plane is unrecoverable then exiting is a very very good idea.

[AggieDave 6]

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Sadly, when I moved to Texas, I tried to bring the Gold Wings exemption with me, but no one in Texas had ever heard of it. I get no respect here...

Don "Doc" Stewart tries to pull that one out every time he gets pegged for beer. He still ends up buying beer, but its Schaffer Light so no one cares.

--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline."

[skybill 22]

Hi Fish,
'Been around a while, there is NO Standard! If there is one it is "Jungle Rules!"

Some people think it is "Cool" to get pied. Others don't. If you are the pie-er than beware of the consequences! You pie somebody and get pie on their rig (I've seen it happen) can cause bloodshed!!!

If there are any un-official rules to pie-ing I'd say that anyone can get pied for anything!! Numbers or events are just excuses. The pie-er should at least be "senior" to the pie-ee, as in pie-ee get's it for 1000 jumps, pie-er should at least have 1001 jumps! If the pie-ee is a jumper than the pie-er should NOT be a Whuffo, that's tacky! Although whuffo's can be used to run "interfearance or distraction!"
Beware of the type of "ammo" you use! Back at Ghoulidge a few years ago, someone got pied for something then all went up on another skydive. During the dive, the pie-ee eye's became extremely irritated and watery to the point of danger on the dive! The event was atributed to the nitrous propellent in the whipped cream of the pie!!! Being in the middle of a dive and all of a sudden,"I CAN'T SEE!!!!" can get scary!

I always thought that if you really want to get it right, you have to be wearing a "Keystone Cops" costume and use a real "Lemon Mirange" Pie!!! Anything else is tacky!!!!

SCR-2034, SCS-680

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[skymama 37]

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In Canada we prefer to blind-side them ... when they least expect it!

That's the only way I've ever seen it done too. Where's the fun if they know it's coming?

She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man,
because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon

[skybill 22]

Hi Sky,
Yeah, ya' gotta be fast!! Sometimes they see it comming and "DUCK!!" Then someone else gets it and the fracas insues!!

'Was walking back to the packing area at Scare-Us-Valley by the "New Dimensions" trailer and was wondering what's going on?? Jan and somebody else were trying to clean the pie off Gloria's brand new silver-black-and red Vector!! It was Dan's 1000th or something and he saw the pie comming and ducked!! The rig got it!!!!! OOOOOOHHH the pain, the terrible, terrible pain!! I mean like the rig was "Brand New!"

Beware kiddies!!!!

SCR-2034, SCS-680

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[skymama 37]

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The rig got it!!!!! OOOOOOHHH the pain, the terrible, terrible pain!!

Well, the people giving it do need to make sure they are away from everyone's rigs. That's just inconsiderate!

She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man,
because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon

[rehmwa 2]

2 cents here

1 - multiple of 1000 only (cupcaking for 100)
2 - wait until they have their gear off - always
3 - blindsiding is preferable, even wait until later at the campfire if that's what it takes
4 - wuffos participating - optional, but the kids definitely
5 - the grosser the pie content the better
6 - If someone hits multiples of 10,000, best to just fill a plastic swimming pool with moist dogfood and throw them directly in - then pie them more

my first was (baked beans, cream corn, whip cream, chocolate syrup, rice krispies in a premade crust - about 8 or nine pies altogether)

the 2nd was whipped cream in pie tins - but administered by about 8 young women

I kind of liked the 2nd one better - a lot better

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[sunshine 2]

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my first was (baked beans, cream corn, whip cream, chocolate syrup, rice krispies in a premade crust - about 8 or nine pies altogether)

Thats disgusting. I don't know why people have to ruin the fun of pieing by being down right gross.

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[JohnRich 4]

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Well, the people giving it do need to make sure they are away from everyone's rigs. That's just inconsiderate!

Absolutely. Some conspiracy should be entered into to lure the victim out into an area where there isn't any equipment. And then the pie-ers emerge from hiding places to deliver swift and unexpected blows to the person of honor.

[JohnRich 4]

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Sadly, when I moved to Texas, I tried to bring the Gold Wings exemption with me, but no one in Texas had ever heard of it. I get no respect here...

Don "Doc" Stewart tries to pull that one out every time he gets pegged for beer. He still ends up buying beer, but its Schaffer Light so no one cares.

Yeah, ya see, Texans! I don't just make this stuff up!

I still buy beer too, just because it's the right thing to do. At least at every 1,000-jump award, whether I'm exempt or not.

And I "owe" it right now for getting a new rig...

[rehmwa 2]

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Thats disgusting. I don't know why people have to ruin the fun of pieing by being down right gross.

Ever pick a piece of sweet corn out of your ear? {{No, I'm not propositioning you}}

Actually, my wife picked out that first mix. And disgusting stuff is fun for the mockery factor, but having excess whipped cream licked off your face and shoulders is more fun. {{again, just remembering stuff, not a proposition - even though I'm sure you are very nice}}

I did enjoy the pieing at 2000 much more

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Driving is a one dimensional activity - a monkey can do it - being proud of your driving abilities is like being proud of being able to put on pants

[darkwing 5]

My first pie (1000) was shaving cream, mustard, and pickles. Since then I make sure anyone I pie gets something actually edible. I pied one of my teammates with a fresh, home-made, still warm (not hot) peach pie. Another teammate did his 2000th at Lake Wales last Christmas (and closed in the wrong slot...). When we pied him I offered some pies to the whuffo kids who were standing there with their parents. The kids were REALLY impressed that they go to pie an adult.

-- Jeff
My Skydiving History

[hookitt 1]

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In Canada we prefer to blind-side them ... when they least expect it!

That's the all time favorite

[happythoughts 0]

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1 - multiple of 1000 only (cupcaking for 100)

I got pied for my 100th also.

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2 - wait until they have their gear off - always

Totally agree. Whipped cream stains.

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3 - blindsiding is preferable

Always better.

First time, one girl in the IHOP parking lot.
Second time, two girls (one being Arlo) near the dz trailer.

They keep baiting that trap with sweet young things and I keep getting caught. Hopefully, this will never change.

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[davidlayne 5]

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