FallinWoman

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  1. The only reason that I don't have one is that I was advised by the person from whom I bought my rig that it would make my container ugly. I wish that I had thought for myself and not trusted that person. I wish I had one. I might decide not to jump it all the time, but I would like to have the option. I feel the benefits far outweigh the risks (unless you are talking CRW or camera, etc.) ~Anne I'm a Doll!!!!
  2. I would say that as long as you are a student, you should not use earplugs or such. You need to be able to hear your jumpmaster. Be sure not to jump with a head cold, and if you are not sure everything is clear, i suggest decongestant nose spray. Once you are cleared to jump solo....go for the ear plugs.... ~Anne I'm a Doll!!!!
  3. Great advice already posted...I have a couple of things to add. Do not jump with a major sinus infection or blockage. If you are going to jump and your nose is not perfectly clear, try a decongestant nose spray 30 minutes before you jump. I had to do this for about a year after I blew out both eardrums and injured my inner ear (jumping with a cold.) Always best to wait for perfect health...you will enjoy the whole experience that much more! ~Anne I'm a Doll!!!!
  4. Sorry, Kimberly! I, too, deal with a dz.com junkie SO....(although I do have to credit dz.com with getting us together...) I feel your pain! ~Anne I'm a Doll!!!!
  5. Welcome! And thanks for your poll. It actually made me smile tonight, which is exactly what i needed! ~Anne I'm a Doll!!!!
  6. I probably only spent $350-400 last year....besides buying camping gear. I only made 9 jumps, two of which were helicopter jumps. Marc and I ate on the DZ. We had a blast without breaking the bank. Thankfully I have saved a bit more money for this year..... ~Anne I'm a Doll!!!!
  7. Good News: After being sick for almost ten months, I was finally well enough to make a skydive. I did a hop & pop from 4500 ft....perfectly stable, beautiful opening, and I flew a lovely pattern. Bonus was that I even stood up the landing! Bad news: After a really informative safety meeting ( that involved downing a few beverages) I was injured. Canopycudler and I were wrestling in the bathroom for who was getting to use the women's room and who would have to go elsewhere....I won the bathroom, but twisted my knee. I am trying to ignore for now that I heard a pop as I went down. ~Anne I'm a Doll!!!!
  8. ??? : 1 : 0 Finally made that first jump back!!! Yea! ~Anne I'm a Doll!!!!
  9. Totally cool. How did you manage that?? You are truly a stud!!!!! ~Anne I'm a Doll!!!!
  10. Hey Jonathan and Jenni, I sure hope you make it out to Archway on Saturday...should be a good discussion. I will finally be making my first jump in nine months (no, I wa not pregnant, just sick...) Hope to meet you then! ~Anne I'm a Doll!!!!
  11. Skymedic and I will be at Rantoul...but we could also meet up wioth you at Quantum....Kelly is a great guy!!! Let us know exactly when you will be there and we will try to join you! ~Anne I'm a Doll!!!!
  12. I will not put my signature or initials on any legal document that I have not throughly read. I don't trust any legal document...so I read every word... You should have seen the closing on my house...I was annoying everyone there with all my questions. ~Anne I'm a Doll!!!!
  13. Chris, I look forward to hearing about your first jump...it has been a long time coming!!! Be sure to get back on here and tell us all about it!! ~Anne I'm a Doll!!!!
  14. Great shot! Thanks for sharing! ~Anne I'm a Doll!!!!
  15. I am a HUGE fan of the subtle design with thei white logo in it....but I will buy whatever you decide!!! Thanks, HH!!! ~Anne I'm a Doll!!!!
  16. We had on old rig on, and jumped into the Days Inn pool. Then someone threw the attached canopy over our heads. We had to get out of the harness and away from the canopy. What was weird to me is that everyone else who did training that day with me stayed under water until they were out of the harness. I got my head above water in front of the canopy and then fumbled with the chest strap. That is what I would do if I landed in the lake or something....get air first....that i MOST important and will give me plenty of time to get out of my gear. ~Anne I'm a Doll!!!!
  17. Mine have split feelings.... Dad hates it, refuses to talk aobut it. Mom has tried to learn all she can and is supportive. She may even do a tandem one day. She saw Skymedic background pic (bbarhouse on a wingsuit flyer's back), saw the huge grin....and said, "She looks like she's really having fun!" That is what I have been trying to tell you, Mom! ~Anne I'm a Doll!!!!
  18. Only firm plans are Rantoul..... And having a nine year-old move in with me. For the summer and possibly beyond. Yikes!!! Should be good though. I am happy to get her out of the situation she is in.... I might even start jumping again....that is a good plan. ~Anne I'm a Doll!!!!
  19. I am pretty sure it was the drunk homeless people accosting Chris and Marc that freaked her out a bit..... ~Anne I'm a Doll!!!!
  20. I am happy to hear that the two of you made it home safely......It was great to meet you guys, but seriously.... Saint Louis really isn't that scary!!! That is NOT the part of town I would show a visitor to this city!!!! ~Anne I'm a Doll!!!!
  21. Thanks, QD.... ~Anne I'm a Doll!!!!
  22. I am excited...I get to meet them on Monday.... They are in Saint Louis for a few hours...maybe not enough time to really show them the town, but Skymedic and I will get to meet them!!! ~Anne I'm a Doll!!!!
  23. The weekend isn't over...so everyone cross your fingers for me....that I don't have another zero jump weekend!!! I am heading to the DZ tomorrow with Skymedic and my gear....maybe, just maybe I will feel inspired to jump. (Thanks. Lisa, for the support!!!) ~Anne I'm a Doll!!!!
  24. Anyone want to give me a last minute vote of confidence?? I am heading to the DZ tomorrow...I am not puting any pressure on myself to jump...but I am taking all my gear...just in case..... ~Anne I'm a Doll!!!!
  25. I don't know...I am kinda feeling the opposite... I am nervous about jumping...but tomorrow s going to be a perfect day. There will be no excuses!!! I would be happy with a strom of one kind or another...it would take the pressure off me to jump again after all this time!!! ~Anne I'm a Doll!!!!