jumpergirl

Not a specific reply to you, Chaoskitty... It isn't always that easy. Being young, new, exicted, trying to take in whatever information IS given to you... several factors can lead to NOT knowing what they are doing is wrong. Yes, Misty made some mistakes. She got hurt. She's pissed. She's upset. She's confused. She has learned from it, too. Isn't THAT what we're supposed to do? Learn from our mistakes as well as those of others? Isn't THAT what the Incidents forum is for?

As an instructor I find your theory offensive. I also know that every one of the other instructors (TI, AFF-I, Coaches, SL/IAD) would also find this incredibly offensive! Get some more time in the sport, learn how real instructors behave and conduct themselves with their students. Dave, I totally respect you and am anxious to meet you at SkyFest. Based on what I have read from you in the forums here over the years, I would gladly send any one of my family or friends to you for instruction. I wouldn't hesitate. If I had a sister, I'd send her to you, too. However, there are male instructors out there who aren't as "good" as you. By "good" I mean, fair. Real, true, GOOD instructors won't care what their student is. Apparently you are real, true, and GOOD. Some aren't. Those are the ones who deserve the comments about "bad/biased/sexist" training.

Girls get more attention...That means more instruction. Ron, I agree with A LOT of what you say. You should know that just because you know me. However, I totally disagree with that one. You know I started jumping when I was 16. You know I was 1 of, oh, maybe 5 girls in the state. You know what I looked like then. You don't know that I didn't realize what I DIDN'T know until I got out of that state, away from the guys I was jumping with, and started going to other drop zones alone. It took a couple of years for me to realize that I was just a pretty girl that the guys wanted to jump with because I was 17 or 18. I never learned to spot. I never learned the lines on my canopy. I never learned how to pack. I finally did learn that I needed to know those things so I asked. I still ask questions. I know my instructor had a crush on me. I know my then-boyfriend had a HUGE ego and put me through AFF so I'd be there at the dz with him. Looking back now, I would have never started jumping if I would have known the training was half-assed. Granted, I did learn a lot. Most of the important stuff I have picked up along the way. And yes, I have sat in on 3 different FJC. I was scared when I realized what I had missed the first time around.

Did we not discuss this 30 minutes ago? You don't know what you don't know! LEARN IT... LEARN FROM IT... be a better, safer, stronger skydiver.

Since you replied to my post, I will put this in my reply to yours...

J asked me to post this since his computer is currently having carpet installed under it. NEW AIRCRAFT UPDATE!!! COME JUMP A PIECE OF SKYDIVING HISTORY!!! He has arranged for the Southern Cross Super DC-3 to be at SkyFest!!! It has suped up engines, gets to altitude in under 30 minutes (less than the normal 45 minutes), holds 45 people, and with this comes the UNHEARD OF price of a REGULAR lift ticket!! We hope to have it flying the whole boogie. Help us keep this bird flying the whole weekend by signing up NOW! Otherwise it may only fly a couple of loads a day. It's up to YOU. Flight line recap: Skyvan Super DC-3 2 Super Otters Balloons Helicopter Powered Parachute Someone find us a Steerman! J said 5 years ago he wants this to be a mini-WFFC. We're on our way!!! Attending Manufacturers SunPath Relative Workshop Performance Designs Freefall Accessories Hiper USA Alti-2 Bird-Man Phoenix-Fly Wings Single Helix DZMemories.com The only places you will find 11 manufacturers in once place are SkyFest, WFFC, and PIA. Save some money for gear because all of the manufacturers are donating equipment to the auction on Saturday night. What else can SkyFest do for you? Let J know.

Agreed... if it goes to a charity or for a good cause of some sort then absolutely.

You're right. There are unanswered questions there. I'm sure Misty will fill us in when she can.

This is in no way a reply directly to you, gjhdiver. But I do like the things you said...

OMG!!! Misty, you're in my thoughts and prayers! I'm sending you lots of get well vibes, hugs, and love!! I'm going to track you down and visit you as soon as I can.

GQ_Jumper is going to try to make it...

Agree, I do!! Ok, sorry... couldn't help it!

I signed up for dz.com in 2001. My best friend and her (then) boyfriend had gone to WFFC and brought back a shirt for me that says "Jumpergirl." Since I'm not too creative on my own, I thought it sounded like a good username.

My pleasure

That would be.... HILARIOUS!!!!

That's GREAT!!! Hahahahaha

That really sucks. Sorry to hear that. I hope the fire department will make some kind of something for the damage. Since it's with the insurance company, the LEAST they can do is apologize. A cake wouldn't hurt either!

BWAHAHAHAHA!!!!! "Congratulations, Your score is 10 out of 15 You scored well this means you are one of 3 things. 1) You are exceptionally bright. 2) You used to be a redneck but have moved out of the south and are in remission. 3) You are a redneck but trying ot hide it."

You answered "yes" to 23 of 70 questions, making you 67.1% unconsciously pure (32.9% unconsciously corrupt); that is, you are 67.1% pure in the unconscious domain. According to the scoring guide, your unconscious experience level is: Suppressed - Your id is telling you to become a nun. Hmmmm.... Maybe we should go be nuns together.

Oh no! That really sucks!! I wonder what kind of reprecussions will the fireplayers, I mean firefighters, have to face because of this...???

That's great!!! Way to go Paula!! My mom has MS and I love seeing stories like this.

How awesome that you got to share that with your mom!!!! Congrats on #300, too!!

Happy Birthday Boinky!!

Whew!! Glad that's over!!

Very cool!!! I can't wait to see it!!!