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I made one for a guy once (actually Stephen Baker) that said "Ranch girl" He wanted one that said that bc I gave one to his girlfriend and he thought it was funny. It came out great, and I made it on a guys' shirt w/long sleeves that were a different color than than shirt, like the girlie ones). Anyway, I can probably make you one too sometime. And to keep with the subject of this thread. I actually did originally have my screenname as crystalsanchez! How 'boring!!! But that's when I didn't know how to post and was just looking in the classifieds...after the Eloy boogie, I picked the new name! -Crystal

uhm...bc I jump at the Ranch, and I'm a girl! Oh, but actually, I had made these cool t-shirts that said ranchgirl on them last summer and gave 'em to a few of my friends that jump at the ranch just for fun. Then I had to pick a dz.com name and I just chose ranchgirl. (I don't think they know my dz.com name is ranchgirl though now). If they did, they probably wouldn't think the shirts are that cool anymore...lol..ssshh. Here's a pick of the shirt on my friend Rachana! http://www.crystalsanchez.com/Chicks-Rock-Boogie/aaf Oh, and I found one w/me wearing it! http://www.crystalsanchez.com/Chicks-Rock-Boogie/aak -Crystal

I was going to go, but yesterday was crappy weather...Now today looks great! Sunny and about 45...but I woke up too late and have to pack bc I'm leaving for a job in Atlanta tomorrow morning. Oh, well, maybe next year! BUT I am extending my stay in ATL and driving down to Florida to jump for a week! I've only jumped at Sebastian down there and this time am planning to hit Z-hills and Deland. Does anyone know any fun people I can meet up with in Deland or Z-hills? I don't know if I know anyone there?! -Crystal

Ok, JJohnson, Bohdi is very cute...BUT, my Sidney is cuter! Have you ever seen anything more adorable than my baby! She's bigger now (at 8 months old). These were taken at 4 months! I love her soo much! -Crystal http://www.crystalsanchez.com/Sidney/aaa http://www.crystalsanchez.com/Sidney/aad http://www.crystalsanchez.com/Sidney/aab http://www.crystalsanchez.com/Sidney/aac -Crystal

Hi Tim! Welcome! Wish I would have found dz.com when I was still a student! Learned a lot since I've been here! Hope to see you on here more! -Crystal -Crystal

I agree w/Lolie! I've been meaning to tell ya - I like your signature line too JT! (I just noticed this post...I'm going to PM Zeemax!) And Zee - Thanks for being interested in what I do...I'll tell ya all about it--if you want to know! Sounds like you have a cool job too! TTYS! -Crystal

Hey James! Great website! So when's you're next jump going to go be? Seems like yo had a great time on your tandem...and you're lucky you have a dz only 1/2 away! -Crystal -Crystal

What do you guys think of this? Do you think it's a scam? Do you think it will work? I found it on a message board...and decided to try it! (I posted it on a separate web page bc I didn't want to post it here.) link delete by quade Ok, so I bit the bait…but I wanted to get all of your opinions? And please feel free to join in too! I did! I just thought it would be fun to try it! Because it's not like I can lose anything! I guess time will tell what will happen…I'll keep you all posted. -Crystal

Katiebear, I didn't know you were going to Kuwait. I'll miss you! Hope you can send a post or two from there to keep in touch! Let us know when you'll be back! Guess I'll wait to visit Raeford till next year. -Crystal -Crystal

Hi Zeemax! I have a great great recommendation for where you can do your AFF. Skydive Sebastian in Florida! I did my AFF there last January. It is SUCH a beautiful dropzone! Right off the Atlantic Ocean w/an amazing view! You get really great personal attention there, it's relatively inexpensive, AND, actually there are a LOT of people there from the UK! The British National teams are based out of there and the owners of the AFF school there are from England (Mick & Jill). I'm telling you, the instructors there are awesome. I'd recommend going in the winter (Nov. - Feb) or sometime around there as that's their busy season. Right around the holidays is always good too bc there are lots of great parties! They have a Tiki Bar right in the sand about 20 steps from the packing hanger and great facilities. I can't say enough great things about it. My home dz is The Ranch, but I will always hold a special place in my heart for Sebastian. Here's their website. http://www.skydiveseb.com Also, there's a wind tunnel about 90 minutes away, and sometimes they organize a day trip there for all the AFF students. That was fun! Also, Orlando is a fun place to visit if you've never been. =) Have fun! Also, check out: Skydive Elsinore in California, and Skydive Arizona aka "Eloy." -Crystal

I'm looking to fit a 135 main and a 126 reserve in this rig. (I'm looking to buy new btw). I think the problem might be that until I'm ready for a 120 (which I don't think will be for a while bc I'm still jumping a 150--prob go to the 135 this season) most of the rigs that hold 135's might be too big. As you can see from my stats I'm not a skinny twig either. I'd still love to hear more from other smaller women and what they do and don't like about their rigs. I've not really heard anything about the Reflex except on this forum...don't know if I've see one either. -Crystal

I'm thinking of buying a new container soon and was just wondering if any of you out there have any good advice on which rigs may be better for petite females. I'm 5'0" 120lbs. I've overheard some women complain about their rigs and talk about how some are better fitting for smaller frames. If you really know a LOT about all different kinds of rigs in this regard, I'd really love to hear from you. I'm also going to ask people I trust as well soon. I'd also really like to hear some comments from women with issues with their new rigs they bought so I can know what to look out for. Thanks! -Crystal

Hi Katie! I'm going to zhills next month...so I won't get to see you this time =( but I'm so looking forward to seeing you again soon! -Crystal -Crystal

Puedo hablar un poco de espanol tambien. Soy Chiquetita Rodriquez y Baker pone mi official "birth post" en rodriguezbrothers.com hoy. Yo pienso que manana yo voy a pone un photo y otras cosa en el website Rodriguez....eek...You'd think bc my last name is Sanchez that I'd be better at the Espanol! LOL -Crystal

Hey! Didn't I assist in your Rodriguez Brother's Initiation? LOL! I'll tell Baker to get on it! He has to post mine too! (Lolie, you can see pics of me of my R'brother's initiation on my website, they're funny!) Stay cool girlie! Hope to see you again soon! Have fun at Madison!!! -Crystal

I was having difficulty with WinZip as well...I don't know why...i've unzipped things a million times but when I tried to Zip em, i couldn't. THANKS KATIEBEAR21!!! Your shortcut is sooo simple. Just highlight the photos in Explorer and right click to see "Send to Zip" Ahh! -Crystal

Skydive Sebastian, FL The Ranch Parachute Club, NY Skydive Long Island Skydive Elsinore Skydive Arizona, Eloy, AZ Perris Valley, CA Don't ya think that's pretty good for my first year!!? -Crystal

[reply haha! well you may be in luck. Ive been here since the first edition and only recently did I get to meet him and buy a jump for him! heres a old treasure...go look for "sangiro's synergy" Wow! I feel so lucky and priveleged! I got to do a jump w/HH at Eloy too! It was a 5 way horney gorilla with Cajones, Bbarnhouse, & HH! Yay! -Crystal

Thanks Sky, I can't take all the credit...Baker actually snapped those shots w/my camera. Allthough, I did make them available online on my website, but as you know, you need a "secret" password to see that hidden album! C'mon Sky! Post the rest of the pics for everyone to see...Hey EVERYONE, who wants to see the rest of the pics!!! What about Cajones!? He took VIDEO of the jump...can't he take a few stills from the video and post 'em up too!!!? That's what I'd like to see! -Crystal

Hey Pablo...I remember you! Did you see the pic of us on the tram for Annemarie's 500th jump...It's on my website! Cheers! -Crystal

Hey Samantha! Hey Gia! Hey Jessica! What's up girls! This is much fun. I'm such a loser for loving this dz.com thing so much. I have a feeling all of you on dz.com will be seeing a lot more of me on this site. I'm always on the internet! Samantha, isn't that a great shot of us on the website, you are so cool, it was great meeting you! -Crystal

Hey you guys! It's me Crystal! These forums on dropzone.com are really cool. I'm such a loser for only having discoverd them right before the boogie (thanks to DivaSkyChick actually). And it's so great to chat w/people that I've already met! Anyway, I also just wanted to introduce myself to people...This is my new screen name "ranchgirl" (I jump at The Ranch) I've put up lots of my pictures from the Boogie on my website http://www.crystalsanchez.com Check them out! Anyway, just wanted to say HI to everyone that I met! I had SUCH a great time at the Boogie! Hope to jump w/all of you again soon! Hopefully I'll see some of you at Rantoul or The Ranch for Pond Swooping Nationals this year! (I know I just posted this same thing in another thread, but I wanted to start my own...because it's fun!) Please respond & keep in touch! -Crystal

Hey you guys! It's me Crystal! Yay! Look at me posting on dropzone.com! This is my new screen name: "ranchgirl" So keep in touch! I've put up lots of my pictures from the Boogie on my website www.crystalsanchez.com Check it out! Anyway, just wanted to say HI to everyone that I met! I had SUCH a great time at the Boogie! Hope to jump w/all of you again soon! Here are some pics too! See ya! -Crystal

I'm just testing to see if this works right. www.crystalsanchez.com www.crystalsanchez.com -Crystal