Hello from Massachusetts!
I am about to become a full-fledged member by jumping at Jumptown in Orange, Ma. I have convinced about ten other people to come along and try it as well!
A lot of the conversations both here, and in general, revolve around the question of "Why?"
My answer is - Meaning. We are in a constant search for meaning in our lives, and skydiving provides some of that meaning. Whether it is to affirm ourselves personally, do it for someone we love/d, or to just increase our social connections and sense of FUN, it is about meaning. It MEANS something personally to us!
I am 61, (look 41, dress 31, dance like 21, and act 12!) I have one of those addictive personalities, and try to always expand my experiences. Skydiving fits right into my life on a lot of levels;
I like speed ("No, Officer, I'm not driving fast, I'm flying low!)
I have a cancer that has just recurred, so I need to get this in as soon, and as long as I can.
I survived in Vietnam when a lot of my friends did not. I do this partly for them.
I like technical stuff. I like competition. (Was a semi-pro bowler, and still a currently certified Level I USBC Coach)
I like timing - I teach Fly Fishing, and would love to do a Jump-N-Fish someplace!
I LOVE flying, and doing it in the sky WITHOUT the plane screams my name out!
I love art, and jumping seems to me to be a form of art in the sky (hence my nick on here)
MY ultimate goal would be some sort of RW, but I really like the Sky Surfing vids online! I will be heading towards my "A" license first, with an eye toward getting to the board!
Lastly, I like people, especially people who don't wait, but go out and DO! People who thoroughly appreciate their bodies, their freedoms, their lives, and maximize those wonderful things!
I look forward to chatting and maybe even meeting some of you someday - maybe we can go paint the sky together!
Blue Skys, Safe landings!
SkyPainter Live deliberately; Dare greatly; Land gently
SkyPainter
SOS 1304, POPS 10695, DS 118
