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For the record, I would never do anything to discourage anyone from participating in the sport, or of being proud of themselves for doing so. But I really have to say, it IS kind of funny seeing the strutting going on when I know so many who have hundreds (or thousands) more jumps and are so laid back about it. But I was not impolite to him and any giggling I did was to myself. In between the bouts of, "Oh shit, what am I doing with a rig strapped to my back?"
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Kudos to you for going through the animal shelter.
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And some would argue that there's less wrong with them than those of us that decide to go back for more!
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True, but he was a whuffo when he put that shirt on. I think it was just the t-shirt that made me giggle. That and the fact that I was so nervous (I'm supposed to get on this plane alone and do what?) I was gazing enviously at those that were going to jump out strapped to someone else who was going to do all the work and land them safely. It probably is in poor taste to laugh at him. I felt pretty darn proud of myself when I did my first two tandems in one day. However, I'd been reading stuff on dz.com long enough to know that that didn't make me anything near a skydiver. And I'm still not. But I'm working on it!
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Joe Kittinger Jump from 120k (Video)
sartre replied to chrismgtis's topic in Skydiving History & Trivia
His auto-opener clocked open at 17,000 feet. Super safe, hey? How long would his time under canopy have been? -
Is it in poor taste to make fun of a couple of tandem passengers who I saw in Eloy last week? The funniest one I saw was a guy, probably in his 30's, kind of strutting around like a rooster after he landed. He turned towards me and I read his t-shirt. It said, "Got Balls? SKydive". I couldn't help but giggle as I sat there with my big old heavy 220 on, waiting for my load to be called and feeling nervous as hell about my first hopnpop.
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Then you're obviously not a Canuck in the USA at the moment. At least not in Colorado. You'd have been able to jump this weekend if you were.
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Thus my question to Mrs. Weber.
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I agree that actually doing those things is not just wrong, it's a bit psychotic. But I still find the song amusing
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Mrs Weber, I have been wondering about this comment for a few days. In looking at the photo, it doesn't appear to me that any of the men have their faces covered up. I am intigued by this thread as well, but just confused about a couple of your posts. Am I missing something?
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My coworkers are also some of my closer friends, and have shown more support and interest in this process than anyone else. They enjoy telling our patients that I like to jump out of airplanes. I don't have to say a word. It's like they're proud of me for it. Of course, I am still a noobie and in the I LOVE THIS period. But it doesn't bother me at all to be called crazy. The funniest comment I've heard so far was from one of my friends after jump #11. She said, "What? You mean you've jumped out of a plane 11 times and you're still nervous about it?"
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What are your rules of your life and how you live it?
sartre replied to MikeForsythe's topic in The Bonfire
I like those. Can't say I live by them perfectly, but I certainly feel better about life in general when I do. But could we add the substitute rum for water rule? I really like that one too! -
Actually, almost all of my friends are younger and more attractive than me. Yes, when we go out, they get all of the attention. But I don't hate them for it. They're my friends because they're awesome people, beautiful inside and out. Why would I hate them for that?
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In almost all of the more recent surveys I've read, the majority of the women find the above trait to be a turn-on. But, then again women are odd. Who did they survey? Women don't find a spare tire sexy. That's not to say that you can't have a spare tire and still be sexy, but you'd be sexy in spite of the spare tire. Although I must admit, Santa is pretty hot.
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Oh honey, we're going nowhere near Talbots. Trust me. Really. Before and after pics to follow.
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woo hoo!! When can we go shopping for your transformation? Oh this is going to be fun.
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One more reason to be a cat guardian vs a dog guardian.
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Jewels, give me a chance. Let me mentor you. Live vicariously through you. With your long legs, you'd look HOT in a leather mini and some high heels. Come on, let's plan a wild night out and I'll promise to take care of you and get plenty of pics. That should help your reputation!!
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Yeah, well, that's a given! Jules, you're the only one that can hang with the big dogs. And come to think of it, you're usually working or sipping iced tea. When are we gonna go out and get you out of the conservative lawyer persona?
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20k huh? You'd have time to turn lots of points!!
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Damn!! I've driven another one off. The men of dz.com just can't handle me.
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LOL!! How considerate of you!
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Hey Baby!! I'm sorry your night is so boring. You know you can count on me to spice it up, especially after a glass or two of wine! No movie tonight?
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Is there any other 'C' word? Chris Good answer. Nice save despite the big blob in your head.
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Only if it's followed by the letters u-t-e !