51twinspinner 0 #1 March 11, 2003 Just wanted to say hi to all. I live in Perth, Australia and I'm doing AFF 2, 3 and 4 this Saturday. I think it's fair to say I'm hooked. Looks like you have a great community over there and I'm lookin forward to being apart of it when I move to the U.S. in the next 6 months. Play safe. <<< My fault? You opened the door! >>> Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #2 March 11, 2003 Welcome to the forums! 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
bbarnhouse 0 #3 March 11, 2003 Welcome to the forums and welcome to skydiddlydiving! Quote I'm lookin forward to being apart of it when I move to the U.S. in the next 6 months. Where you relocating to in the US? Quote Play safe. Always...and play nice is a good idea too!Cheers! B~Squared Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
51twinspinner 0 #4 March 11, 2003 Thanks Betsy. When I move it will most likely be near either Houston or Austin. <<< My fault? You opened the door! >>> Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
51twinspinner 0 #5 March 11, 2003 Oh yes the beer. Did you know that at my DZ they skydive aswell. There's more rules governing the mandatory purchase of beer than there are for the act of exiting an aircraft at 12kft.... and it's a bloody good thing too! <<< My fault? You opened the door! >>> Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,439 #6 March 11, 2003 QuoteWhen I move it will most likely be near either Houston or Austin. We have skydiving in both Houston and Austin! So just keep jumping, and then you can play with us this fall! Wendy W.There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bbarnhouse 0 #7 March 11, 2003 QuoteSo just keep jumping, and then you can play with us this fall! Oh yeah and the Dropzone.Com Holiday Boogie! Wahoooooooo!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
outofit 0 #8 March 11, 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
Frodo 0 #9 March 11, 2003 Welcome to life! Tell me about your neighbours - the new-zealanders. My impression is, they mainly do bungee jumping, whitewater rafting, paragliding, etc., and, in general, most of them are complete nuts, is that so? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robskydiv 0 #10 March 11, 2003 Wecome! Skydive Hard! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
51twinspinner 0 #11 March 12, 2003 New Zealander's or Kiwi's as they are also known looove their outdoor stuff. If it's extreme they're all over it like a cheap suit. We're pretty much alike and share a healthy spirit of competition. From what I can gather, us and them are a bit like U.S. and Canadian's. I would like to appologise if I have offended any residents of the above mentioned countries with this post. <<< My fault? You opened the door! >>> Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyboyshell 0 #12 March 12, 2003 Goo'day Mate!! Welcome to DZ.COM! Hope that you have a great time finishing your AFF!Blue Skies!!! FlyBoyShell EarthBound FreeFly Suits Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blewaway5 0 #13 March 13, 2003 Welcome and good luck with your student progression. Ah, hell, good luck with the rest of your skydiving career as well Truman Sparks for President Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robskydiv 0 #14 March 15, 2003 Hello Twinspinner. Wouldn't happen to be a twin would ya? Personally, I have a twin sister. Jump often my friend. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
51twinspinner 0 #15 March 15, 2003 Thanks robskydiv, No twin for me.... it's a car thing. I'm pretty bummed, was supposed to jump today but one of the ships has been grounded after an incident mid-week. Thems the brakes though I guess. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
danvan 0 #16 March 17, 2003 QuoteTell me about your neighbours - the new-zealanders A New Zealander, a sheep and a dog were survivors of a terrible shipwreck. They found themselves stranded on a desert island and after being there for a while they got into the habit of going to the beach every evening to watch the sun go down. One particular evening, the sky was red with beautiful cirrus clouds, the breeze was warm and gentle; a perfect night for romance. As they sat there, the sheep started looking better and better to the Kiwi. Soon, he leaned over to the sheep and put his arm around it. But the dog got jealous, growling fiercely until the Kiwi took his arm from around the sheep. After that, the three of them continued to enjoy the sunsets together, but there was no more cuddling. A few weeks passed by and lo, and behold, there was another shipwreck. The only survivor was a beautiful young woman, the most beautiful woman the Kiwi had ever seen. She was in a pretty bad way when they rescued her, and they slowly nursed her back to health. When the young maiden was well enough, they introduced her to their evening beach ritual. It was another beautiful evening: red cirrus clouds, a warm and gentle breeze; perfect for a night of romance. Pretty soon the New Zealander started to get 'those feelings' again. He fought them as long as he could, but he finally gave in and leaned over to the young woman, cautiously, and whispered in her ear... 'Would you mind taking the dog for a walk?' Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frodo 0 #17 March 17, 2003 disgustingHope they're not like that really. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robskydiv 0 #18 March 17, 2003 That was a good one danvan. I'll add that one to my repertoire. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Raefordite 0 #19 March 18, 2003 Man! You've spent too much time with jokes and not enough skydiving Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bbarnhouse 0 #21 March 18, 2003 Sounds like Clay's paradise...bwahhhhhhhhh Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sillyolethang 0 #22 March 18, 2003 So is this how Australians were created? Heehee...you know I'm kiddin! Edited to add: Welcome Twinspinner! Amy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
danvan 0 #23 March 18, 2003 QuoteSo is this how Australians were created? haha! nice one but I think you need a lesson on Aussies... http://www.geocities.com/topaussieguide/Page1.htm Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
danvan 0 #24 March 18, 2003 Quotewas supposed to jump today but (insert random reason here) Get used to saying that. It took over 30 visits to my DZ before I finished my 11 AFF jumps. High winds were the main reason, but not enough instructors and too many tandems were amoungst the other common ones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slotperfect 7 #25 March 23, 2003 Welcome! Glad to have yet another Aussie dotcommer! Enjoy our forums and keep us up to date on what's happening in the Australian skydiving world! Arrive Safely John Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
