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Hey, let us know how it goes! Can't wait to hear about your experiences. J

Everybody suffering a little withdrawal from the forums being shut down for a while? J

I have been thinking this over and over in my head, as to jump or not to jump. I love the fact I am not the only "older" person here wanting to skydive. I have done two tandems and am absolutely hooked!!! I am 54 years young. I do have concerns as to starting this sport at my age. I know I am in shape, but I also know the limitations age put upon you. I know my bones will break easier, I know my responses may be slower, these are major concerns of mine. Almost all the younger skydivers will say "go for it", but I just haven't convinced myself that I should. I also know there are older skydivers, but they have been skydiving for years, not just considering taking up the sport at this age. I don't like the thought of doing tandem after tandem just to fulfill my need to "fly", but I may just do that. Please keep posting as I am really interested on what you decide to do. I wish I hadn't waited so long to go skydiving, it is something I have always dreamed about doing. J "Catch your dreams, go skydiving".

It happens!!! I was doing my second tandem on the day my son was doing his first tandem! I thought that was very cool! My other son, didn't care to come and watch and thinks we are both crazy! Skydiving has truly changed me. I think it instills values of self worth and confidence. Granted, not everyone comes away enjoying this sport, but then there are the ones who become truly addicted. I am always dreaming of being up there again! J "Catch your dreams, go skydiving".

Our local news carried this story....... http://www.king5.com/topstories/NW_050202INKdogfood.4c444655.html J

Greek cooking.....it helps that my Motherinlaw cooked while I took notes! Of course everyone has their own methods, but her cooking was the absolute best and I like to think I was a good student!! J

I know....but it is really good. It basically is Spinach Pie, but it has fresh spinach, feta cheese, eggs, green onions, cinnamon and nutmeg wrapped in Fillo dough! One of my favorites! J

Well tomorrow for dinner, (it is Greek Easter) I'm cooking leg of lamb, pastitio, tyropita, spanikopita, meat rolls, salad, Greek Holiday Bread, and dessert! Anyone else doing the same? Happy Easter out there to anyone it applies too!! Yummmmy! J

Now that we can see her, she is adorable! Good work on lightening up the picture! J

A friend and I both did a tandem. She suffered vertigo and really doesn't care to do another jump. I, on the other hand, absolutely am addicted!!!! I have since made another jump. She might consider another, only if she wore the "patch" for motion sickness. I have mentioned paragliding to her and she mentioned after she found something for the vertigo. So I think she would like to try another jump, so she could enjoy it more. Those are her words, "this time I want to enjoy it". I loved the freefall (even though I didn't arch very well on exit the first jump, sensory overload!) and the canopy ride was just as much fun! Geez, I loved doing a skydive!!!!!!!!!! J "Catch your dreams, go skydiving".

Should have been multiple choice. It is exhilerating and self gratifying. It's hard to explain isn't it? I just know it has changed me somehow. To push myself to those limits, knowing what an accomplishment it is, really is good for the soul! J "Catch your dreams, go skydiving".

HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!! J "Happiness comes through doors you didn't even know you left open".

I'm glad the few of you who read this post enjoyed it! I thought it was hilarious too! J

If it sounds so 'yuckie', what is good about it? Is it sold in supermarkets, here? What is it made of, or don't you know? J

Don't feel so bad about it, at least you will get better and can jump again! If it happened to me I would be hitting myself too! The thing is, we learn from our mistakes, doesn't make you feel any better though.

I hope I do the link to this right. Take this quiz, it is really fun! http://www.annexftp.com/~xbreed/funny/quizzzz.htm J

You should know we don't get more than two days in a row of good sunny weather! The weather forecasters lied! J

Now, how kewl is that!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Great!!!! J "You may be only one person in the world, but you may also be the world to one person".

Okay, am I the only one that doesn't know what vegimite is? J "Happiness comes through doors you didn't even know you left open".

Lucy is absolutely adorable!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Congratulations! J "You may be only one person in the world, but you may also be the world to one person".

For what my opinion is worth.......I don't think you can convince most people that skydiving is a safe sport. Statistics might help, but I think Quade had good advice, YOU don't say anything, leave it to your Lawyer. If you are personally asked, be prepared with whatever question is asked. Have the statistics and be able to explain what safety measures you take to ensure you skydive safely. J "You may be only one person in the world, but you may also be the world to one person".

Okay, may be none of our business, but how did the Monday morning meeting go? J "Happiness comes through doors you didn't even know you left open!"

Mountainman Oh, how true! I agree, do it now, because you might regret it later. I wish I would have done it a lot sooner than I did. Good for your Mom, she (hopefully) will love the tandem. Then, do you think she would go as far as to take AFF? J "Don't cry because it's over; smile because it happened!"

Follow your dream................. There will always be someone who doesn't agree with something you do or how you do it. Take the time and do something for yourself. You will become a more confident person and have a whole different outlook on life. I know that just doing the couple of tandems I did, has changed me. Nothing compares to the freedom of the sky! Go for it!!!!!!! J "Follow your dreams, go skydiving"

Definitely pursue him. Phreezone's suggestion would be good! Maybe this guy would like to come to the DZ and see how you spend your weekends and maybe even do a tandem! J