mddudek 0 #1 January 2, 2003 Hi everybody! New to the forums and still new to wonderful world of skydiving. I started in 94 in Tennessee, made 30 jumps but had to take a long sebatical due to getting married , have a couple kids, go to graduate school, etc. etc. But the wait is almost over. Wife has agreed to let me buy a new rig once we get credit card bills paid down. YEA!!!!! When I finally do return, I'll be jumping at Archway Skydiving near St. Louis (Vandalia). Anyone jump there? Michael Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mddudek 0 #2 January 2, 2003 whoops didn't mean to put those emoticons after my name Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #3 January 2, 2003 Welcome to the forums. Good luck paying off those credit card bills! I hope you get to join us back in the sky soon. Do you have an attachment, or are you just being a big tease? 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
174fps 1 #4 January 2, 2003 Quote whoops didn't mean to put those emoticons after my name You can solve that problem in a couple of ways. Use "preview post" before posting Use "edit" after posting. welcome back to skydiving Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ladyskydiver 0 #5 January 2, 2003 Hi and welcome.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
mddudek 0 #6 January 2, 2003 just being a tease... accidentally hit the paperclip... sorry . I was at Eloy during Christmas week to help keep my motivation up for paying off those credit cards. What a blast! I just love it out there! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mddudek 0 #7 January 2, 2003 Thanks for the welcome. I've always loved how accepting and friendly other skydivers are (except a DZ owner I used to know...) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
outofit 0 #8 January 2, 2003 welcome! It is better to be dead and cool than alive and uncool! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
davidp 0 #9 January 4, 2003 welcome fellow newbie, I dive in kansas,, about 6 hours drive from you. I have only been here a few days but dont think there are many divers here from the mid-west. Good luck with the CC's 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
craichead 0 #10 January 4, 2003 Quote I have only been here a few days but dont think there are many divers here from the mid-west. You must be kidding, right? My BF jumps at Archway occasionally, and there are lots of people on dz.com from Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana, etc. Try searching the DZ.com Skydiver Database to find fellow midwesterners. AndyMan and I jump at Chicagoland Skydiving. Pay us a visit when the season begins again in March! -P__ "Scared of love, love and aeroplanes...falling out, I said takes no brains." -- Andy Partridge (XTC) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sinker 0 #11 January 4, 2003 What's been your BF's experience at Archway? --doo dah -the artist formerly known as sinker Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
craichead 0 #12 January 5, 2003 Quote What's been your BF's experience at Archway? From what I can tell, he always has a great time when he jumps at Vandalia. He has two 20x24 photographs of himself in a six-way over Archway. Kinda cool. I couldn't tell you anything more than that since I haven't been down there with him, though! Here are some reviews that other dz.commers have written about the place: http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/dropzone/review.cgi?ID=322 And I'm sure you've been to their web site... Archway Skydiving Centre. Looks like a great place to jump! -P__ "Scared of love, love and aeroplanes...falling out, I said takes no brains." -- Andy Partridge (XTC) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymedic 0 #13 January 6, 2003 Michael, Anne(FallinWoman) and I jump at Archway...I loved it so much I just moved down here to St.Louis from Chicago area...well really it was because my family's down here and so is my GF.....so anyway...look us up...there are a ton of us who are on here who jump at archway... Indyz, Fallingmarc, CanopyCuddler, FallingILweenie, FreeflyCracker, Skymedic, FallinWoman...it's a great place...I love it...but also plan to jump out at quantum..as I tend to like to spread the love so to speak...in chicago I jumped at all three DZ's..... anyway...have fun...see ya soon Marc otherwise known as Mr.Fallinwoman.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunshine 2 #14 January 6, 2003 I jump at Archway occasionally. Hanging with the peeps there is awesome, they're a fun bunch. Lemme know sometime you'll be there once the season starts and i'll come down to meet ya. ___________________________________________ meow I get a Mike hug! I get a Mike hug! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slotperfect 7 #15 January 6, 2003 Hi! Welcome! Glad your life has come to the point you have the time, money, and space to get back into the sport that you love. It's great when everything falls together like that, especially when you have the support of your family like you do. Enjoy! Arrive Safely John Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sinker 0 #16 January 6, 2003 Thanks to Skymedic and Sunshine for the posts on Archway. The place does seem cool and laid back. All the reviews I've read of the place are very positive. That's very important to me b/c the owner of the DZ I started jumping at could be such an asshole -- he sure didn't treat me and some other newbies as important to his business. I look forward to meeting y'all! Michael -the artist formerly known as sinker Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sinker 0 #17 January 6, 2003 whoops... gues I should tell you all that mddudek and sinker are both me. -the artist formerly known as sinker Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheBile 0 #18 January 6, 2003 Another 'Welcome to the Forums' response. Gerb I stir feelings in others they themselves don't understand. KA'CHOW ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
