melodee 0 #1 January 2, 2003 hello, my name is mel. My daughter went on her first tandem last year in Cal. She decided I need to go too!! yikes! Nervous but excited! 1/12 is the big day. I am a smoker I was wondering if this will affect how I feel when I jump?? Thanks in advance for any advice. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ladyskydiver 0 #2 January 2, 2003 Hi and welcome. Congrats on the upcoming jump. You will love it!Life is short! Break the rules! Forgive quickly! Kiss slowly! Love truly, Laugh uncontrollably. And never regret anything that made you smile. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
f1freak 0 #3 January 2, 2003 na, dont worry about it.... really, just enjoy the ride, you will never experience anything like it.... HAVE FUN... ...JUST DONT DIE Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
davidp 0 #4 January 2, 2003 it will only affect your pocket book mel... nervousness vs. extra smokes With courage being greater than your fear, jump into the unknown and enjoy the best that life has to offer. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hooked 0 #5 January 2, 2003 You will absolutely love it, nothing to worry about! Except of course, you like it so much you decide you want more!!!!! It happens all the time! Just relax and enjoy the ride it is an experience you will never forget. J -------------------------------------- Sometimes we're just being Humans.....But we're always Human Beings. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #6 January 2, 2003 There's a ton of skydivers at my dz who smoke, so I don't think it will be a problem for you. My mom did a tandem and loved it. I hope you do too! She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
outofit 0 #7 January 2, 2003 welcome! don't worry about that smoking thing because u will forget to breath up there anyway! It is better to be dead and cool than alive and uncool! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luminous 0 #8 January 2, 2003 I like your profile entry under #jumps: none "yet" WOOHOO!!!! Your going to thank your daughter for getting you to do it. 11 days and counting. 'In an insane society a sane person seems insane.' Mr. Spock Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyboyshell 0 #9 January 2, 2003 Enjoy the Ride! WARNING!!!!!!!! It's addictive! SO be prepared to JUST DO IT AGAIN!Blue Skies!!! FlyBoyShell EarthBound FreeFly Suits Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mddudek 0 #10 January 2, 2003 Hey, Congrats!! It's great you're going to do it. Ditto to everything others have said. It's so wonderful being in freefall and under canopy. My wife did a tandem a few years back, she was thrilled! Just remember to relax and enjoy the sensations. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DZBone 0 #11 January 3, 2003 Hi, Mel. TEN MORE DAYS!!!! Quote I am a smoker I was wondering if this will affect how I feel when I jump?? Yes, you will want to have several nervous ones before you take off, and one relaxing one after you land. _________________________________________________ If you hadn't read this, would it have made a sound? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nick 0 #12 January 3, 2003 God for you. You'll find it's more addictive than nicotine. Nick Gravity- It's not just a good idea, it's the LAW! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cava 0 #13 January 3, 2003 Hi Mel. Good luck on your upcoming jump. You'll be smiling real big when your feet hit the ground. As for smokes, just make sure to bring an extra pack, especially if the DZ you are going to is out in the middle of nowhere, like mine. I'm not saying to smoke them all, but having them will feel warm and comforting on such a nervous day. But be real careful with a smoke when you are around people's gear and parachutes. It's easy to space that when your mind is scattered or preoccupied. We had a couple of burns on canopies not long ago. Jump, scream, land, smile. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheBile 0 #14 January 6, 2003 No problems if your a smoker. But bear in mind that you can't light up as soon as the freefall experience ends, like you would after sex. Your in danger of burning a hole in the rig, and at thousands of feet in the air that would be bad. Welcome to the forums. Gerb I stir feelings in others they themselves don't understand. KA'CHOW ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumperconway 0 #15 January 6, 2003 Welcome Mom, Just a warning; be prepared for a life altering experience! A good one, by the way! Only 6 days to go,yahoooo!!!! Conway 1130 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hooked 0 #16 January 6, 2003 We are all going to be waiting for the 'jump story' on this one!J -------------------------------------- Sometimes we're just being Humans.....But we're always Human Beings. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
screwbag 0 #17 January 6, 2003 1.) HAVE FUN!!! 2.) GET THE VIDEO!!! blue skies Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
melodee 0 #18 January 6, 2003 Hey the video is a must for me! And pics and t-shirt. Getiing real anxious. Of course it is going to be kinda cold here Sunday. Hopefully clear though. 6 days! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AirMail 0 #19 January 7, 2003 Quote Of course it is going to be kinda cold here Sunday Cold??? You're in Florida, wear long pants . I'm in Buffalo. THATS cold.Have a great first jump. Patrick-- It's never too late to have a happy childhood. Postal Rodriguez, Muff 3342 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hooked 0 #20 January 7, 2003 Quote Quote Of course it is going to be kinda cold here Sunday Cold??? You're in Florida, wear long pants . I'm in Buffalo. THATS cold.Have a great first jump. Patrick That is exactly what I was thinking!!!J -------------------------------------- Sometimes we're just being Humans.....But we're always Human Beings. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #21 January 7, 2003 It's cold! When I jumped here 2 weekends ago, I had on long johns underneath yoga pants and a long sleeve t-shirt, underneath my jumpsuit plus I had on gloves AND liners...and I was comfortable. But then that silly Vallerina, who came from up north, walked around with a sleeveless shirt on, her jumpsuit and sandals! She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hooked 0 #22 January 7, 2003 Quote It's cold! When I jumped here 2 weekends ago, I had on long johns underneath yoga pants and a long sleeve t-shirt, underneath my jumpsuit plus I had on gloves AND liners...and I was comfortable. But then that silly Vallerina, who came from up north, walked around with a sleeveless shirt on, her jumpsuit and sandals! You poor babies, don't know what cold is!If you come from a cold climate (winter time) then, no, Florida is not cold. If all you know is the warm climate of Florida, then yes, winter is probably 'cold' to you, but not for us!J -------------------------------------- Sometimes we're just being Humans.....But we're always Human Beings. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ernokaikkonen 0 #23 January 7, 2003 Cold? HA! This morning I walked to work and it was -27C(that's -17F), with some wind thrown in for good measure. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #24 January 7, 2003 No wonder so many people move away from Finland! Brrrrrrr!! She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AirMail 0 #25 January 7, 2003 This morning it was 11F in Buffalo. Patrick-- It's never too late to have a happy childhood. Postal Rodriguez, Muff 3342 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
