pookieland

Smurf...LoL uuuummm... you do look blue but not smurf blue ok ok maybe a little Stop Touching Me!!! Muff Brother# 4466

I just may come, I don't feel I am ready to leave the nest yet. Still want to try a few more things but in the tunnel this time. Where talking more about the sitfly suit and I have a feeling we are going to have a good time with it. And I am just the DumbAss to try it. Are you going to be there skymama? Stop Touching Me!!! Muff Brother# 4466

I have a buddy from Philli coming in this weekend, I don't know what we're ganna get into yet. But if I am there you'll know it. I also had a good time, woke up in a strange place. Bill left, Could'nt get out, called maifest, they sent Tom's DumbAss, I'm crawling on the ground, DumAss drives by me, Bill finaly comes home. Everyone finds out and the joke is on me, Yea had a great F'ing time .... LATER Stop Touching Me!!! Muff Brother# 4466

Well, I had a great weekend. The weather was good and the company was great. Met some new German friends and some new friends from New York. I did 2 jumps Sunday, one from the twin Otter and one from the sky van which was really kool. The back opened up and it was a great view. TK was wore out just as much as I was if not more. He did his best to hold onto me, I can tell we are getting older I have a new instructor which is kool, he's a good guy. This way TK can get a break from dragging my ass through the sky. It will be a change and I trust TK opinion regarding this decision. I was talking to another DumbAss " Martin " who's my tunnel coach and we are going to try something new and it may just work do to my body position. We are going to do tunnel work first with the new project, don’t want to work on the new shit during a jump. That would just be dumb, and even know I'm a DumbAss, something’s just aren’t worth the risk even for me. There is talk about me going to the Boogie in Georgia with a few DumbAss friends; I'm ganna wait to see how the rest of the training goes before I leave the nest. I want to say thanks to all my DumbAss Friends for a great weekend and to TK for putting up with my DumbAss. If you would like to join Team DumbAss, drop my DumbAss an email at pookieland@dropzone.com and I will get back to your DumbAss as soon as I can Stop Touching Me!!! Muff Brother# 4466

I'm All In !!!! Stop Touching Me!!! Muff Brother# 4466

Ok, not married and this whole dieing thing it's not working for me...LoL . You seem to be in good spirts and that's enough for me. I'm 38 soon to be 39 on March 24th. So this whole dating thing, sure of yourself ar'nt you.., I think your ganna be just fine. Just a little set back and you will get through this time just as you have in the past. Seems to be just waring on you more at this point. I would love to see a pic of you. I think we could get together sometime, before you die . I also think we would have a great time together, doing what ever you would like . I have to look in my log book, I think I have 3 jumps or maybe 4, I have to check. Well, I am always up for a date.. Talk to you later Stop Touching Me!!! Muff Brother# 4466

Well, that was a lot to take in as I read on. I'm sorry to hear about what your going through. Where do you live by the way? I must tell you something, when it comes to me never say never. We may just meet some day. I love to ride and no were is to far for me to reach. Are you a girl? Just thought I would ask only because of the name. I have talk to my wingman and all is well. Actually, when we saw each other we didn't even mentioned we accured. It was just good to see him. I do understand that people need to do what's right in the best intrest for them. So I don't hold anything against him. It is what it is. In my happy world, I would'nt let something like this hold me back for reaching my dreams. I have been through to much in life and to many doors closed to stop now. This weekend Team DumbAss got together and had a good time. I had nice weather to jump in and great company to be with. I have been focusing so much on grabbing that hacky that I did'nt pay to much attention to my stability during freefall. I am going to try to relocate were my hacky is, because until I pull and have no problems TK will not take me to the next step. Which is understandable and smart. We'll get there I have no doubt and we will take our time. Stop Touching Me!!! Muff Brother# 4466

WoW !!! That is INSane Stop Touching Me!!! Muff Brother# 4466

Hey Mini, Thanx for the encouraging words. I will never stop skydiving that’s for sure. I work at the VA Hospital in Gainesville, FL and have been working for the Government for 21 years now. 15 1/2 years with the military at Dover AFB located in my home town Delaware and the rest here in Florida. So I stay busy working during the week, so I’m not just sitting around doing nothing. As far as what I was saying about gearing up in the planes, I must have said it wrong or it may have been taken a different way then I meant it. I do everything myself dress eat live drive breath, so I am a very independent person and I do just fine. I have a truck and a car depending on what mood I am that day. So the gear thing, there is 1 strap that is hard to get on and for that I would need help, as far as get around that’s kool also. The good thing about wanting to continuing to get better is having someone there to do it with and for me that is TK. He is my mentor and a great guy and he will not give up on me, unless I give up on myself in this sport and that an't ganna happen. If he has to hang onto my azz during free falls then it is what it is, he's kool with that and I am also. I respect and value his time to me like it is gold. And as far as learning more, every time there is a seminar he calls me and I show up, a few times I took off work to drive 2 hours just to sit and listen and learn for 1/2 hour just so I could be better at this, so that I understand. I have been working at this for 3 years and I am learning every time I am there. As far as my landings that is something that I had really focused on even during my tandems, and a few times before my solo TK infact let me bring us down and land, and as you know the passenger lands on the instructors lap. So he trusted me with his azzz, no pun meant but you know what I mean. If I were to screw that up it would infact have done more damage to him then me. So we have trusted each other this far and I think that has a lot to do with our friendship and how far we have come. Some of the people think I am going to dig in on my landings, but I have to say I am confident enough not to screw that part up. That do's not mean I have a big head or it will never happen. What I am saying is I have been informed and I understand the risk of this sport. TK and I talk about me F-ing up all the time, the point is that if anything do’s go wrong I blame no but myself, and I leave TK with no guilty conscience what so ever because we have been over this time and time again and I know that I may never freefall by myself. And he let me know, if he has to hold on to me from the time we exit that door till the time I deploy that he will be there. And that alone means a lot to me. I have to be able to count on someone for this and I am ok with that, and that’s just something that has to be. Whether it be counting on someone for information about there DZ or even the weather. I am not too proud to understand that this may never happen, But and I mean But, I have a chance to change things if not for others then for me. Because there is someone I can count on and won’t give up, just because. I also understand the RISK and if I didn’t see the whole picture then I don’t think he would have come this far. I am very educated by the people at my DZ and I do things the smart way and never cut corners, the only bad thing or I could say a good thing is “ I am a DumbAss…and Proud of it…. Never say Never just say that didn’t work…..LoL Keep Fly’n Mini cause I am Stop Touching Me!!! Muff Brother# 4466

Well, I do understand what you mean but that day had nothing to do with him being or doing TM. We had plained to continue earlier on a week day, but there was air space issues out of Tampa. Any way my instructor was right next to me on the deck no jumping we talked and all. But I had come to find out that he had another issue with another DZ which I can't get into. So my thing was if your not going to go all out with me then why join up. It's like giving a kid a cake on there b-day, then saying you can have only one piece of it. Also, I didn't loose everyone which is a good thing. It's just counting on some one that put themself in the position to be counted on really sucks when they are right there not doing anything and I am there as always. It just sucks is the only way I can put it. And I know things come up but the reason he was not jumping was selfish and again I can't go into it. But I would not feel this way or even write about it if it didn't rumb me the wrong way. I'm just not that kinda person. Anyway, the person that feel of during my 1st AFF was TK. I don't know how he did it but it was all good. I have had enough jumps to understand that things can happen while in freefall, but that's why were there in the first place. I have'nt done a static line jump yet. It sounds pritty kool, because I also enjoy being under canopy and my landings have been great. I only use 1 instructor now which is TK, which he wants to know with out a doubt that I can reach my hacky with out any problem. I had some trouble, long story with that dang hacky, but I got it down now. My thing is it would be nice to have someone else that knows what I need done when gearing up in the plane. That's the main thing, then just push and I will take care of the rest , Plus I would like to travel this year to jump at different DZ's and it would be nice to have a partner to do it with. My point of writing my post is really just to let some of this stress out, that's all Stop Touching Me!!! Muff Brother# 4466

It is What It is: I missed out on a great weather weekend because of someone from Team DumbAss. Now the reason why is not important, but he is no longer part of Team DumbAss to say the least.The important thing about this is trying to understand who is truly in this out of friendship and because they are a good instructor and who is just in it for money. Now money can make you change your mind about a lot of things and I am not going to dispute that, that's just a part of life. But this person came to Team DumbAss for what ever reason and left me hanging, which really sucked but " It is What It is " I need another wing man or woman that is an instructor and looking not for just a challenge but for a great time with someone willing to learn more. As you know TK is my instructor, but he is also the DZO and he is a busy man and I need more people to jump with, and there is no other way to put it. I guess I am soliciting for anyone qualified and your jump ticket is on me..my DZ is Z-hills and if you’re interested please e-mail me at pookieland@dropzone.com or e-mail TK for more info. OH, this is just pathetic but you know “ It is What It is “ Stop Touching Me!!! Muff Brother# 4466

I'm really hoping for some good weather tomorrow morning. It has been raining a lot here, but I know it won't be for ever it seems like it will be. Hope all my friends are staying warm up North it's coming to get you, and it seems to be mess. To all my home town friends in Delaware, DC, Philli, NJ & VA.. Move South it's warmer down here and you don't haev to shovel but it do's get cold enough to remember what it was like to shovel Stop Touching Me!!! Muff Brother# 4466

Welcome Chris, You'll have stories you friends won't ever understand unless they do it.. Cheers to you have fun Stop Touching Me!!! Muff Brother# 4466

I wanted to take a moment out to say thanks to all my friends from Z-Hills that have helped me accomplish my dreams and to the others that push me to understand the sport more and more each day. This is Team Dumb Ass and I hope that you all get a chance to meet them.. I am a dumb ass because I always wanted to fall from a airplane. They are dumb ass's because they have no problem dumping me out of a plane, and this is why we are friends . So I want to welcome Team Dumb Ass and maybe one day you too could be a Dumb Ass.. Team Dumb Ass Kahn -- He is a great guy who I met and became friends with when I moved the Florida. He’s always there to talk too about anything and he has great kids with a good attitude on life. He is the only person I trust to pack my chute besides TK. I know nothing about packing and as I see him do it, I find there is an art and a logic to his madness. ( Rigger / Diver ) Bob -- He is like a best friend and big brother all in one. He is also my stunt double for dumb shit that I want to do. So he tries it first and lets me know what he thinks. If I were his little brother I would be the one getting in trouble because of shit he comes up with. Ya, go ahead and try it you can do it. And as I F- up he's there to pick me up, laugh and say boy that didn't work or boy that was a stupid idea. But the main thing is he is always there when I screw up..?? uuuuummm….that is weird ??? ( Stunt double / Camera man ) Tom -- He is like the father that I never wanted, but should listen to when it comes to skydiving. I don't know what I would do if I didn't see him at the DZ. He always makes me welcome and let's me know how he feels about me when he sees me; Inside joke. He has been around the world with his wife and kids right by his side and he seems to be a great family man, which is kool. ( Wing-man / Driver ) Randy -- He is a simple man that loves to skydive and play music in his own band. I don't have to much to say about him, besides the fact that when I see him I just know I can't die on a day when he's there. He would just laugh and make fun of me in front of everyone whether I was dead or alive, so I choose not to die when he’s around; Inside joke. ( Teacher ) Aaron -- He is like the big brother you want to take with you when someone owes you money. Just him being there will make you feel at ease as long as he's on your side. He doesn’t talk to much, but he knows what he's doing when it comes to skydiving. ( Teacher ) Marius -- He is my ace in the hole. He helps me with my stability and understanding how the wind moves my body when in free fall. He has helped me to understand my hand movement and how it affects my body position even with the sliti's move. He gives me information that only a few people could ( Wing-man / Instructor ) TK -- He is my Best Friend / Mentor, he is the one that has taught me all I know and all I want to be. He is the only one that gave me a chance and stuck by my side through all of this. I have learned so much from him in and out of the air and his knowledge is something valuable and worth knowing. If not for him and his information I would not be the skydiver I am today.. ( DZO / Instructor / Mentor ) Lori -- She is like a aunt or big sis. She is there to talk to about things, but she will also give you her opinion if asked. She keeps me on the straight and narrow and wants me think before doing something, especially when Bob is around; inside joke plus she’s Hott !! ( Teacher ) Sally -- She is like the big sis that I have always wanted. She’s my wind tunnel instructor and she knows things, either you listen or die. Plus she Hott !! ( Wind Tunnel Instructor / Advisor ) Paul -- This is a man that has seen this and done that. He is very wise and has given me information that I will keep always and for ever. He won’t dive with me because he knows things that I’m just not afraid of yet. But I respect him for that and understand how he cares about my well being. ( Class Room Instructor ) Mark -- He is my goo-roo guy. He is there to help me out at anytime. He fills me in on the weather and what I should pay attention to. He’s also a good friend and someone I like to talk to. ( Teacher ) Tony -- He is a kool dude, he’s very soft spoken but an out going skydiver. He understands my dreams and catches it on film ( Camera guy ) I am Pookie, and I love to skydive with my friends. I haven't been to any other DZ's yet, but I am ok with that for now. I have a great DZ and great instructors and people to learn from. SkyDiveCity is my home, and I would'nt change it for the world. Thanks to everyone, bunch of Dumb Ass's Stop Touching Me!!! Muff Brother# 4466

Hey There, Well, I am sorry I missed you this past X-mas. I am usually out there every weekend, but I am going to be changeing to week days before work. So, I can spend more time with the family. Where are you from? I live in Ocala work in Gainesville and skydive in Z-hills. Man I am Lovin Life, hopefully we'll be able to meet some day and freefall together. TK is my mentor and best friend. He has taught me so much and I am still learning, and all around great guy. Hit me back when you get a chance and let me know when you'll be in town. Stop Touching Me!!! Muff Brother# 4466

Con Grat's Man and Welcome. You have to start some where and remember this you can Never know or Learn enough.. Stop Touching Me!!! Muff Brother# 4466

My thoughts and prays are with him for a quick recovery Stop Touching Me!!! Muff Brother# 4466

I remember Deb, I chat with her daughter every so often. She was good peoples and she is missed Stop Touching Me!!! Muff Brother# 4466

are you in a chair? have you done any Tandem Jumps? The big thing is to have someone in your corner willing to go the distance with you on your project and what your trying to do. And remember nothing is garrented,you only get out what you put in and even then it may not work so keep trying and trying and you never know. It took me 3 years and poeple willing to go the distance. Good Luck Man and there are no stupied questions remember that Stop Touching Me!!! Muff Brother# 4466

I've had a cold the past week and 1/2 and I am ready to get back to the air. The weather like many places around the US is cold, but my friends at Z-Hills are alwasy jumping and that's what keep me going . Throught the holidays I have met a lot of great new people and I hope to visit there DZ some time in the future, but I find that Z-Hills is the place to be and sooner or later everyone will stop through. This weekend will probably be just as cold as it was last week, so I think I will dress a little warmer this time. I hope this weather goes through a little faster so we can get to some warmer days. I never knew how big skydiving was until I got into the sport and everyone seems to be close even if you have'nt met before and I think that's kool. I have a great team of instructors which have been giving me so much information and the one thing I have learn from them is that I will never know enough and to keep learning. TK sometimes gives these classes which people pay hundreds of dollars for but he gives them free to people who want to learn and no matter what the day is, when I find out that he is giving a class I drive 2 hours just to get in on the information he has to give. Which is so very Valuable and not worth missing. And then there is Marius, a champion knee flyer who still travels all over the world who has help me with my stability using my arms only " He is amazing " and everytime I learn just a little more then I have before. And then there is Mark who is my Wing man, he always has good adivece for me and gives me the confidence I need to try something new. All these people can be found Skydivecity.com. the one thing I almost have down pack is Landing on a dime. It can be done and I have come so close to doing so, just a little more practice. that is something I had learn in one of TK's classes. My goal in this sport is to join a team called the Crew. A great bunch of man and wemen who said when I get better they will give me a chance and see if I have what it takes to be one of them. I doubt I will travel much to skydive unless it's with one of my DZ partners, but I am so glade to be a part of Z-Hills that if I don't I will be just fine jumping every weekend like I do know. Man what a get away and a good feeling I get every weekend when I see my friends and people I have talked to that are coming to jump..Cheers to you all Stop Touching Me!!! Muff Brother# 4466

Thanx Man, We have been working on it for years and it's finally over. I am looking to meet everyone and travel ever were when TK says it's ok and when he has vacation time.. Stop Touching Me!!! Muff Brother# 4466

Thanx to the people who haev aptients with me and this whole threading thing, I now know how to add on and I hope that not knowing did'nt cause you any harmful hardships. I will use this thread from now on to let you know how things are going for me and I will try to put as much information as I can into them with the hopes of understanding you keeping up with me Where To Start… I still don’t have the video yet and I don’t know what my camera man has planned for me, but it must be a good thing. As for my modifications I do have pics of a dress rehearsal we did a couple weeks prior to my solos. I think this will be a good place to start, plus you can see me as I was in free fall and under canopy. And when I am aloud to release the video you will be able to see everything at work, but for now I will try to describe the still shots. Send me your Email address and I will forward what I have. And answer any questions after you see my pic's..... Again Sorry for the Delay Stop Touching Me!!! Muff Brother# 4466

Where To Start… I still don’t have the video yet and I don’t know what my camera man has planned for me, but it must be a good thing. As for my modifications I do have pics of a dress rehearsal we did a couple weeks prior to my solos. I think this will be a good place to start, plus you can see me as I was in free fall and under canopy. And when I am aloud to release the video you will be able to see everything at work, but for now I will try to describe the still shots. Send me your Email address and I will forward what I have. Stop Touching Me!!! Muff Brother# 4466

Thanx for the tips about this page. I will add more info when I have time Stop Touching Me!!! Muff Brother# 4466

Ok first let me get thiss out so there is no more comfusion, " I don't know how to and onto a thread". I stubled onto post anything. " I myself have not seen the video yet" Tony the camera man has it and will show it to me on saturday. I don't know what he has planed for the video, but he is one of my camera men and he runs that part of what I do. As far as what motifications I have, I did know that I had some Big secrete that someone wanted. I have 3 years of notes and a log book with pitcures and drewings of our trial and errors that's what it took. If you know TK he is a straight forwad type of guy and feel free to ask him anything you want. I don't have some big secret everyone will be different because of there disabilitie. The main thing to have is a person who believes in you and willing to go the distance, but with also understanding that this might not work. I have sent out plenty of dress rehursell pictures to people that have asked, but I have never been known as a person who does'nt want to help others. So by knowing I don't know how to do a thread and I have'nt even seen the video yet, which should have been your first question. You should be more mindful of how you present yourself to people, because you just might need them some day. man life is rugh enough with out people throwing hatful things around. Stop Touching Me!!! Muff Brother# 4466