Skyrose7

I am pretty sure bruises on the arms and inside legs is normal with student gear. I just started jumping transition gear, and MAN, what a difference. Instead of feeling like I got punched in every part of my body (a bit of an exaggeration), I feel like a cloud picked me up and took me back to the dz--that is, until I landed--and FAAWHACCCKKK, oopps, flared to high, and landed on the runway. ouch. The mind is like a parachute--it works better when it is open. JUMP.

OK, so it was the last jump of the day today, and me and me brother had a wonderful jump together. It was the best. We broke away at 4500, and I watched him fall, and fall, and fall..... After at least 5 seconds(at least) after my chute was fully deployed, I am STILL watching him fall, and at this point screaming--and pardon my french "PULL YOUR FUCKING CORD!!" Finally, a nice blue parachute opens up and he landed safe. Turns out, he couldn't find his hackey. Then, when he thought he had it, he pulled, and accidently had the cutaway pillow instead. so, he obviously pulled the reserve. No damage done, but a huge scare for me watching him. HE was fine, but felt a bit embarassed. Just goes to show, practice is necessary to pull. You can always have a total brain malfuntion--even if your gear is fine. I am sooooo glad he is ok. I told him if he ever did that to me again, I would beat the crap out of him. The mind is like a parachute--it works better when it is open. JUMP.

0:5:3 Great weekend of jumping---but, saturday was rough. First time coming down with the plane (cloud cover), first time biting runway (doesn't taste good) and bleeding, first time jumping the transition rig. whew hew!! The mind is like a parachute--it works better when it is open. JUMP.

I was supposed to meet my brother at Schipol and got lost. He didnt know that once you went through customs, you couldn't go back. He just wanted to get his luggage and then meet me at my gate (I was an hour late). Finally, our walkie talkies kicked in and we found eachother. I was kinda nervous for a bit--first time out of North America. The mind is like a parachute--it works better when it is open. JUMP.

I would do everything possible not to distract them. That is the last thing I want to do. I won't ask any questions, I just want to observe so I can learn more. Thanks for the info. The mind is like a parachute--it works better when it is open. JUMP.

Quick question here. I have to get my reserve repacked on my "new-used" rig, and also have the cypres put in. I really would like to watch the whole process so I know a bit more about my rig. I would like to know what color my reserve is, etc. Do most riggers have a problem with this if I ask to set up a time when he/she can do it right there? The mind is like a parachute--it works better when it is open. JUMP.

I have to work on flaring. UPon the start of a new season, I found my flaring height to be quite inconsistent. too high, just right, too high, too low---smack! Luckily, plf is embedded in my brain, and I didn't hurt myself. now, my ego on the other hand.... I never had a large ego to begin with, but with everyone watching me, ooh, it was embarassing. Just glad to be ok though. The mind is like a parachute--it works better when it is open. JUMP.

I think a rig is an awesome engagement idea. I think if I EVER get friggin married(I say that in the most positive way ever ) I would want a rig instead of jewelry. Of course, I have never been too much into jewelry. Congratulations!!! The mind is like a parachute--it works better when it is open. JUMP.

I'm with ya there. I just locked my credit card up(of course, I am going to use it for jumping--wait, that defeats the purpose) I used to be good at the whole "budget" idea. WHen I get to the dz, I think, hey, there is still 300 in checking, why not?? Oh, yeah, rent is coming up.. oh well, I still have next week..... The mind is like a parachute--it works better when it is open. JUMP.

0:4:0 YEE HAW!!! FIrst JUMPS OF THE SEASON!! It was freakinn' cold, but who could care at a time like this, when all I could think about was how glad I was to be at the dz and actually jumping! I was supposed to leave at 3:30 to go to work(drive and hour home), but I called my roomate and told her how great it was, and that there was opening day specials, and asked her to work for me. SHE DID! It was the best day ever! Now, I just have to use the transition rig a couple times, and I get to use my own. OH, be happy for me! The mind is like a parachute--it works better when it is open. JUMP.

I agree, that is what made it my favorite beer. THen I came back here and was like.. is this skunked? BUt, now I've come to love it again anyway. ALso, Oberon (Bells-MI beer), Founders Pale Ale (MI), Killians, Labbatt lt, oooh, and Blue Moon! and Guinness, and Leinenkeugel (sp?), and for those I have drank too much heavy beer lately and am feelin' fat nights, I go for THE lighest calorie beer----Miller Light The mind is like a parachute--it works better when it is open. JUMP.

Those are really cool. I am really thinking about getting a skydive tattoo. I designed this one that has clouds that are the canopy, with it enveloping the sun, and rays sticking out. I know it sounds wierd, but it looks bad ass on paper.... The mind is like a parachute--it works better when it is open. JUMP.

I have no favorite thing. I don't think you should be able to narrow it down like that. I am glad that I have soooo many wonderful things in my life that I sat here for a while trying to figure out which one is best. I love jumping, spending time with my parents and brothers, traveling, learning new things, relaxing, lying underneath the stars, playing in the rain , making people laugh, the list goes on, and on......I am blessed! The mind is like a parachute--it works better when it is open. JUMP.

yah, I am prob writing these wrong, but-- dojo?? schwag? or is it schwag weed? The mind is like a parachute--it works better when it is open. JUMP.

well, I locked up my credit card in the safe so I don't abuse it, but I think it will be ok out of the box for just a few minutes. I will send what I can..not much, but I hope it helps. Keep your head up! Mary The mind is like a parachute--it works better when it is open. JUMP.

I say never move in with a friend... I lived with this girl who always threw drunken fits of her sob story of a life (as she saw it-she had issues). I told her she could come to my brother's wedding, but I told her since I was in the wedding, I couldn't pay much attention to her. At the end of the night, she threw this huge fit--telling me I didn't hang around her or our friends and that I was a drunken slut (because I was dancing with my brothers friends --not anything that was out of control). The fight got taken to the parking lot where (in front of my whole family) she screamed out everything I do wrong in my life according to her (the one who is SOOOO happy). At that point, I had to be held back because she crossed the line. MY whole family was there and she screamed out some very personal things--at that point I told her that either she goes or I go. She went. I think I see her once every 6 months now, and that is about all I can do. The mind is like a parachute--it works better when it is open. JUMP.

I like coolwater. I don't usually wear anything, so I just bum off my roomates perfume. Then, they bought me my own. The mind is like a parachute--it works better when it is open. JUMP.

that is friggin' hilarious The mind is like a parachute--it works better when it is open. JUMP.

[qoute]Your *first* cypress, eh? aww, crap, did I say "first"?? I meant.. um, I just got another cypress...been jumpin' for years (I wish)! AS far as the winds, I am off student status, but only like 5 jumps past it, and then there was winter. stoopid winter. The mind is like a parachute--it works better when it is open. JUMP.

.....I didn't get to jump on saturday. I was so excited because it was safety day and first day of jumping. Well, the skies were sooo blue (unusual for the weather lately), and the wind seemed fine. Unfortunately, they weren't at the dz. Since I am not "experience" I could not jump in the 12mph winds. I actually don't think I would have wanted to try though. I haven't jumped since November, and I know winds are tricky. There were sporadic gusts. So, I was sad. On the other hand, I got to see everyone, I picked up my altimeter, and bought a cypress! My purchases are now complete (man that is a load off---but how to pay rent??) Anyway, I am just getting totally stoked for the season, thought I would share. :) The mind is like a parachute--it works better when it is open. JUMP.

A good ass should be seen-so the pants need to umm...show it off?? as long as I have a good view of it (or hold of it..he he ) The mind is like a parachute--it works better when it is open. JUMP.

4 months here. This dry spell will surely end soon. Spring is slowly, but surely approaching. I am quite excited--I just finished my last purchase!! Welcome to the forum, Mick! The mind is like a parachute--it works better when it is open. JUMP.

Pammi, you have no idea. It is the whuffo plague. "I have always wanted to do that....I just don't know if I can afford it." I mean, the nice person in me would tell her to stay away if she has financial problems, but the sdydiver in me wants her to be poor like me!!! The mind is like a parachute--it works better when it is open. JUMP.

Michele, prayers comin' your way! As for the insurance thing, yah, makes me remember that I am supposed to be looking for some (oh, that I can afford.....). The mind is like a parachute--it works better when it is open. JUMP.

ooh, yah, wearin' mine tonight and my roomate was like, "I want one of those!"(without the closing pin)--so saad that she'd want it without that. I got it fast too, geez, I expected to wait at least a couple weeks. satisfied customer (and also been chuggin margaritas tonight, so this may be an unnesessary post. sorry! The mind is like a parachute--it works better when it is open. JUMP.