BobB 0 #1 July 11, 2003 I did my first jump ever this past weekend (7/6/03). It was a tandem at the Raeford Parachute Center (Thanks Tracy!). I went there for a one-time experience. The next day, I found myself thinking "that was AWESOME!!" over and over all day. On 7/8 I enrolled in the AFF course. Almost ready for my first jump now. I can't wait! Yes, I know it is snowing. No, we are not putting the top up. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #2 July 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
tomate 0 #3 July 11, 2003 Same experience with me two weeks ago!! Except it took me longer (four days) to actually sign-in for my AFF course. Welcome !! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
frico 0 #4 July 11, 2003 Go for it, you'll have a great time...next thing you'll know it's a lot of cool people that you'll remember for the rest of your life ...go for it, you'll never forget ... Get out, fly, pull ... How hard can it be ??? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
outofit 0 #5 July 11, 2003 welcome and i will be right behind u at raeford! It is better to be dead and cool than alive and uncool! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BethMott 0 #6 July 13, 2003 Hey, congrats! I remember the feeling of the first jump! I stayed on the rush of it for almost a whole day. I did get addicted, so make sure you've got the money! Everyone you know will think you're nuts, but what a different view of life you'll have once you start jumping often. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BobB 0 #7 July 13, 2003 I've done two AFF levels so far and it's just getting more and more fun (comfort level increasing). As for the money, I don't have any. Apparently though, some people at Capital One think I do, so I'm letting them pick up the tab for now. As for what other people think about what I'm doing, it's not going to bother me either way. I haven't even told anyone yet. Right now I just sneak off to the DZ after (or during) work and on weekends. It's actually quite fun keeping everything to myself. Cheers... Bob Yes, I know it is snowing. No, we are not putting the top up. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kris 0 #8 July 13, 2003 Bob, you're at one of the best DZ's on the east coast, so we know you have great taste! Welcome to the sport! The people at Raeford are top shelf. Enjoy it!Sky, Muff Bro, Rodriguez Bro, and Bastion of Purity and Innocence!™ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BobB 0 #9 July 14, 2003 QuoteWelcome to the sport! Thanks for the welcome. QuoteThe people at Raeford are top shelf. Enjoy it! You nailed that one. The first time I was out there I got the impression that something was definately "right" about RPC. The people there continue to amaze me with their dedication to the sport and with their patience and support to newbs like me who are checking it out. I owe all of them a big thanks already. I'll be sure to buy plenty of good beer when I get that much desired "A" stamp on my forehead. Cheers... Bob Yes, I know it is snowing. No, we are not putting the top up. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
