sunnydee123

I think we should coordinate with David and all 3 do a jump together. I hear he is a pretty good flier Whatcha say there big guy...wanna show some sky chicas your moves Dreams become reality, one choice at a time...

OK then, calendar noted...........and I need more info on this "shocker" thing. Dreams become reality, one choice at a time...

Well at least David's thread will look a little more interesting with our "non 1000th" post chit chat I know you are up north but I thought you mentioned at some point something about coming this way....were you a SoBe hopeful? It kinda sucks about whatever is going on with them cause I really liked jumping there. Anyway, back to the subject at hand - our headdown progress .....I sware my brain tells my hands to "settle in" and I SWARE I think I am doing it but the video says otherwise . I can't WAIT for the day I laugh about this learning process. For now, I'd give anything to have a pal close by who had the same "drive" as me (and cash to back it up) so we could learn together. Isn't everything better with a "BUDDY"

When you gonna come fly in the sky with me? I need a flying partner and from your avatar and numbers - seems we are in about the same spot. Congrats David............. ... Dreams become reality, one choice at a time...

That jump through the cloud Sunday was pretty damn scary from the ground. I just remember seeing the formation disappear into the cloud (that they drifted into) and seeing everyone coming out the bottom of the cloud, still very close together and alot closer to the ground. YIKES ~ I can't even imagine having been one of the people up there but everything happens for a reason. Good for some, sad for others. Kudos to them ALL! Dreams become reality, one choice at a time...

A very good flier told me once it is controled resistance against the air pressure...or something like that. It makes sense! As for the whole naked thing.....YOU ARE SO CRAZY CHRIS! Dreams become reality, one choice at a time...

I'm down with the whole breathing thing - that took me some time to grasp but I breathe before exit count, I take a nice deep breath once out the door and I breath throughout the jump (got video proof).........and if I could jump with just one other person on every single jump I would be one happy camper. Something a bit more relaxing about using a "pal" as a heading then a cloud off in the distance. My average fall rate is about 160 with my guy....but I go and do a few solos and my fall rate is up to the mid 170's. There is SOOO MUCH to learn with this but I'm not giving up. I look forward to the day I can do my first 3-way and turn a point and not think twice about what I am actually doing, because it is almost second nature.......... I'm gonna be in Perris "ooohhing and aaahhing" at the Big Way Record Attempt, hoping someone who maybe isn't quite to THAT level, will be KIND ENOUGH to jump with a newbie headdowner still in the learning realm of things. How else do you learn unless you jump with other people, right Dreams become reality, one choice at a time...

So ummmm......you have floor space for some guests? Dreams become reality, one choice at a time...

One of the funny things that happened to me this weekend was I met a cool bunch of free fly peeps, someone gave me a piece of gum on the plane (just cuz) and I had one of the best jumps ever (and you could see my chomping away on the gum in the video ). For some reason that unconsciious chewing of the gum sorta relaxed me....or so I think. I try to be really calm on the ride up - sit back, close my eyes and just breathe. I even did some of the things FreeFlyDrew mentioned.....I would drop my hands to waste and bring them back out, I would sorta box with both hands in front and then sorta them back into "place". I've sorta figured out headdown is NOT just a certain position, which has helped tremendously and on the ground I understand where I should be feeling the pressure on my arms (until I sort them out) but in the air I'm just not there all the time. 3 SHIT jumps and 2 "almost got it" jumps. I just love this and have to be patient until it clicks, which I know it will. Another question, do you think solos are really helpful at this point? Or is it better to have someone in my face

What....did you forget about me? It was good to see ya again Deucy

Might this be Trevor HILL with the tie die green jumpsuit and rigs? He is a badass flier huh? Hoping to snag him for a jump or two out in Perris since last time he and I jumped I could barely "sit" Dreams become reality, one choice at a time...

I just want to know if anyone has any exercise suggestions on the whole "JUST RELAX" concept with headdown. I have been working on my head for about 120 jumps now and although I can finally hold my head for an entire jump, I am still moving around a little, and I know all I need to do is relax my samn shoulders and arms to short that movement out....YET when I think my brain is telling my arms/hands to do something, the video says NOTTA. What did/do you guys do to relax? My exits are SWEET....nice and relaxed but then I start "thinking" too much and you can almost see my shoulders tense up. Why oh why does it seem so frigin hard to just relax? Everyone and anyone I talk to seems to say the same thing - they all did it, but it will all resolve itself with continuous jumping.....and perhaps lots of solos - so I continue to jump and look forward to the day I laugh about this frustration. For now, any suggestions? Thank gang Dreams become reality, one choice at a time...

I have to say, although I am not an RW person, this was a pretty exciting event. We went to Zhills for the weekend just cuz we knew there'd be planes flying constant plus my honey wanted to play with the pond . But it was cool as hell to see that many GREAT aircraft in the air at once, it was amazing to watch the formation build from the ground and the breakoff was breath-taking, literally. I give lots of props to anyone who has the balls to play in the air with that many people, it looked pretty darn scary from the ground, especially that one jump yesterday where at breakoff they had drifted into a nasty cloud.....ugh. For the most part, everyone was friendly....everyone was safe and the manifest girls KICKED ASS! Zhills was a blast this weekend and congrats to all those who now have a record under there belts!

Yeah....the girls really are a bunch of totally awesome skydiving hot mamas aren't they ....a whole mess of them/us will be out in Perris soon. Who wants to come play in the sky with us....or who wants to just "support the troops" in the next record attempt Dreams become reality, one choice at a time...

Do you remember the day when you had about 30 jumps and someone asked you to join them on a jump and you found out they had 400 jumps? I USED to think, holy crap - they have a ton of jumps and must know lots. I now have over 400 jumps, quickly approaching 500 and still don't know "lots". It amazes me actually at how much there still is to learn. I had an instructor say to me after a load a few weeks ago, "I know you are an experienced skydiver now but how come you don't wear your helmet any more?" I normally hook it to my chest strap as I gear up so not to forget it but then when seeing others not putting it on the old noggen for take off, I stopped doing it also. It only took that one comment and that one "what if" to make me think about it....and start wearing it again. I didn't freak out about the comment, I appreciated the fact he cared enough to say something and let me make the choice. I think it is great if someone has the BALLS to speak to someone (newbie or long timer) about ANYTHING skydiving related - to learn, to help or to just show concern. Sometimes we just need a little wake up call to kick our brains into gear. Take it for what it is worth...everyone loving there skydiving family, and not wanting the sport to take a kick in the ass for something silly. We can only do what we can do - so don't be afraid to take that one little step by "communicating"...it could make a difference, if not to the person you are directing the info to, to someone else listening in the background. Dreams become reality, one choice at a time...

How long are you going to be in Perris? Maybe we can make a jump (and I can cash in on the rain check from Summerjam LAST YEAR ) and give me some head down tips. I can get there, I can hold it but I am still moving a bit.......... Hope to see ya soon, but if not, good luck at the meet. Kick some butt! Dreams become reality, one choice at a time...

So when do we get chocolate covered bananas again? Do I have to wait for Memorial Day? Dreams become reality, one choice at a time...

I was just there in Feb. and heading back the end of the month. If it is a 30 minute ride I would be surprised. It was quick and not much traffic and SOO much nicer a drive than from LAX. Have fun, be safe! Dreams become reality, one choice at a time...

Hey sistah....be good to your little footsie! My sister broke herself at the same time you did, in just about the same manor but did not require surgery (as of yet) but as I was visiting her this past week (and attending a funeral) she started not feeling well. Over 2 days it got progressively worse. Finally we took her to the ER and guess what...she had a frigin blood clot that traveled from her right leg and had worked it's way to her lung. THANK GOD we got her to the ER when we did. She was admitted and is now on a heart monitor, oxygen and meds to thin her blood and hopefully get rid of that clot. It was a very scary time, especially NOW knowing what was going on. She is not out of the woods but finally a little more comfortable - ever trying breathing very shallow for longer then 30 minutes? She did it for 2 days ...can you say "freak me out". Just take care of that leg and don't try to be a "toughie" if something doesn't feel right. You just never know. We were less than a few hours from potentially losing her (right leg to lung in 36 hours). Hugs to all...... Dreams become reality, one choice at a time...

Not sure Safety Day could help with this one seeing as how gopher tortoises are protected species in the state of Florida and if you bury their hole (or get caught) there are BIG FINES to be paid. Just so happens those little suckers aren't the only ones tearing up our landing area - we got a family of wild hogs that like to roam and did nice holes. Hugs mama......like Mel said - at least your toes look all pretty and polished. Dreams become reality, one choice at a time...

What the heck time was that? Skymama and I were there later (730ish) and NO ONE was around. We sat, ate, I watched basketball for an hour then we went back to the DZ, which was still empty. sniff sniff.....we missed the fun Friday Dreams become reality, one choice at a time...

cause he used to sleep, eat and breath that Taco Cabana fast food stuff ..........pimp? ~ not sure but playa'.............maybe How's that boo boo of yours MK? xo, D Dreams become reality, one choice at a time...

I know silly...just trying to keep the post up there You are arriving into JFK damn early. I thought you technically meant in the "wee hours of the morning" on the 2nd. I have to work on Thursday but who knows - plans have been known to change. Sure hope Skymama's little footsy is better by then but I also know when I sprained my ankle (and I don't think it was quite as bad as hers) I was "not myself" for almost 3 months . But I got pretty good at landing one footed Dreams become reality, one choice at a time...

Swoop meet at the Ranch or in Wildwood? How cool would it be to see you guys again, and so far away from both our homes... Hope it works out ~ Dreams become reality, one choice at a time...

you people? YOU PEOPLE????? That's not a very nice tone to take mister . I've got to do some research and see exactly what I will do - long weekend or a week and visit the family as well. I'll keep ya posted for sure and perhaps a few of us can share costs on something. Dreams become reality, one choice at a time...