TaeKwonDoDo

Yep, Sounds familiar... I was stoned on adrenaline for three days - Did AFF#1 and 2 on the same day and was litteraly "hung-over" when I went into work the following Monday. The intensity of the first jump (to me) has never been the same on sucessive jumps - but it doesn't matter cause once you "get it", you're hopelessly hooked and the rush is still awesome. - Jeff "That's not flying, it's falling with style."

Savor the first jump, whether its Tandem or AFF... I did my first jump a little over a month ago. I wasn't scared shitless - that is until I was 2 seconds outside the plane watching it fly away wondering what the hell I was doing there screaming to myself "this aint normal"! My first jump was the most intense experience ever. I would compare it in terms of life experiences comparable to losing your virginity - My first jump is one I will never, ever, ever forget. Hell I think I'm misleading you, it was even more intense and more unforgettable than when I lost my virginity. Now I am hooked. Frankly, now that I "get it" - I'll give you fair warning that you should be more afraid of the addiction than the first jump Good luck - you can do it. - Jeff "That's not flying, it's falling with style."

Well, not really, but my 1st gear is on shipment for arrival tomorrow (Thursday) - Sabre 190 in a Vector 2 container, Tiempo 250 reserve, W/Cypress (used, 5 years left on AAD). Skipping work Friday afternoon () to go over it with the rigger before I close the deal/pay/jump it - If I'm lucky I may even be able to burn a jump ticket (or two) Friday afternoon . Frankly, I feel like a little kid on Christmas eve!!! HEY I'VE GOT AN IDEA! Anyone want me to cut and paste the actual tracking data from UPS? Last I checked it was leaving the Sacremento UPS distribution center... Several beer buys coming this weekend - 1) First jump on new rig 2) First jump on first pack job 3) First pack of ZP (been practicing on F111) 4) First Hop-and-pop to finish "A" quals... 5) First RW/Docking for "A" quals... I'm going to spend a shitload more money this weekend on beer than I am on jump tickets!!! If you're at SMB on Sunday drinking beer, odds are the "gift" is from me! Sorry, just a new addict sharing my excitement... - Jeff "That's not flying, it's falling with style."