LuckyMcSwervy

It felt so good to be almost horizontal on the way home from Puerto Rico a couple of weeks ago. And all cuddly with my blankey and pillow. Dinner was actually edible, too!

Just pics from the beach house and no one wants to see them. Boring unless you were there!! Always be kinder than you feel.

Thanks so much. That was really nice!! But I just wanted to clarify that it was a *rumor* I heard about the "not enough ambulances" statement. It very well could've been someone being a smart ass.

OK, I'm the OP and an extremely low time jumper, B license holder.... I was totally stoked for the boogie and I knew what I was getting into with the landing area before I even left NJ for Puerto Rico. I studied the aerial and was concerned but told myself I'd wait until I got there and checked it out in person by taking a good walk around the landing area, see what the winds were doing in relation to the trees and then trust my gut. I got into PR on February 5th for a 16 day trip with a few moves around the island and Vieques planned. The boogie may have gotten me to PR but it wasn't the only reason for me being there. With that being said.... I heard the main landing area sucked conditions wise (the gravel, etc.) but when I finally dragged my lazy ass off of the beach and to the DZ, maybe on Thursday, I got to judge for myself. I decided not to jump. My decision not to jump was my own, no one else could make me change my mind. I was uncomfortable and that's all that mattered. I was told by someone who knows me and my skill level/landings that I could probably land at the beach if I did a couple of jumps into the main landing area so they could let Jason know if they felt I could handle the beach landing area (this person is an instructor). I took that into consideration but still chose to stay on the ground. Part of my decision was fear of getting hurt and the other part was total laziness. Would my decision be different if the landing area was back in Arecibo? Possibly, probably, but I can't say for certain because I am a total wind/weather queen when it comes to jumping and I didn't jump last year because I only had 28 jumps at the start of the boogie and I felt the winds were too gusty for me. The last thing I wanted to do was get hurt and be broken not even half way through my trip. I had good friends who got hurt bad in the main landing area and with their level of experience, thousands of jumps, it just solidified my decision to stay put on the ground. When I hear the rumor going around of someone saying something like "I never knew there wouldn't be enough ambulances" it kinda puts things in perspective. I almost forgot to say that I got a phone call from a friend in Virginia while the boogie was going on and they asked me if I was alright. I thought that was kinda strange until I was told the news of so many pounding in at the main landing area/beach landing area and getting hurt made it's way back up North really fast. Now, with regards to the jumpers I know personally with high jump numbers, lots of experience in different conditions, etc., they had an absolute blast with the organzing, beach landings, etc. Lots of great reviews and smiling faces. That can't be overlooked!! Will I be keeping my ears open to hear about any improvements to the landing area? You bet. Will I be back next year? Maybe... I may want to skip next year and do a SCUBA trip during the winter. We'll see. I have so much appreciation and respect for all of the work that went into making this event happen. Can you imagine the backlash the DZ would've received if they weren't able to pull this together? It may have been an abandoned area before they got their hands on it and broke their backs getting it ready for everyone but I definitely think it has a lot of potential. I would hope that the lowtimers like me would do their research on a DZ before they leave for a boogie so they're not disappointed if the area isn't up to their comfort level. And if they decide to jump just because they paid a lot of money to travel to a boogie and they're determined to jump no matter what... then shame on them. I love Puerto Rico, I love the people, I loved the amazingly fun times I spent with my amazingly awesome good friends. I loved catching up with/meeting other jumpers. I needed this getaway really bad as I had a really bad year in 2009, so this trip was more about recharging my batteries then anything else. Hope this helps...

Do you fake humps just to build your numbers?? Always be kinder than you feel.

I drove by the site while up north on business a few weeks ago. Looks abandoned... but that doesn't mean too much... could've been because of the shitty weather. Always be kinder than you feel.

Welcome to the world, baby Grayson!! Congratulations!!

But honorable.

Confirmed Sad and pathetic. Always be kinder than you feel.

And this is a problem. Treat others how they wish to be treated... not how you wish to treated. Yeah, cause I can't walk around spanking everyone's ass. Always be kinder than you feel.

I'll try this again...seems someone found my last post objectionable If you replied to me with that sort of attitude for me saying politely "no Problem" I would tell you to go fuck yourself. A polite reply from someone should not be greeted with factitiousness such as you would display I didn't find you calling me a cow objectionable. Quite comical, actually, since it's the time I've even been called a cow. And if you told me to go fuck myself I would probably say "if I could I'd never leave the house." Maybe it's a regional thing with the "no problem" being considered rude? The replies to that statement from people in different parts of the country/world is making me think that's the case. Always be kinder than you feel.

No problem Jeanne Always be kinder than you feel.

Yup. Teenagers in stores, restaurants, etc. Almost always kids. Always be kinder than you feel.

And I hate to chug syrup like the cops do in "Super Troopers". Chickenfucker!! Always be kinder than you feel.

Fuckin' a-right!! Always be kinder than you feel.

You're all fucked. Always be kinder than you feel.

I've heard of someone somewhat recently (within the last year or so) giving blowjobs and fucking dudes to get their tandems covered. Guys swear it was true but there was never any confirmation of said transactions. Always be kinder than you feel.

From the day I got home from PR I swore I'd never tell anyone about my travel plans ever again... so, I gotta decline that one!!! Fuckery consultant, yeah, I'm okay with that one!! Always be kinder than you feel.

A Mayor.... Mayor McCheese!! Always be kinder than you feel.

Your thread title just made me choke on a piece of a Hershey bar. Awesome!!! Always be kinder than you feel.

LOL - It's irie, Mon!! I could use some Jamaica right about now!! Freaking snow!!!!!! Always be kinder than you feel.

I say "no worries" regularly but I had no idea the "no problem" thing was common in other languages. I guess you learn something new every day. Always be kinder than you feel.

I'm can't stand it when I thank someone and they reply with, "No problem." That's one that grates my last nerve. I sometimes reply with a smile, "I'm so glad it wasn't a burden! Have a nice day" Always be kinder than you feel.

And a college dropout or two. + 1 Always be kinder than you feel.

OMG!! What little snots!! Do you remember moving aside in a store aisle or on a crowded walkway for your elders?? I remember doing that and still do it.... but kids today... SHEESH!! Always be kinder than you feel.