Kimblair13 0 #1 January 6, 2004 Hey y'all. New girl here, 18. Have 35 jumps now. Started as a packer in the Summer and got to jumping more recently (Using $ my Grandparents gave me for College . Pretty fun stuff, really expensive though. Just got myself some equipment...Quasar II, Sabre2 150, Tempo 120R...3 jumps on it so far...wicked fun! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #2 January 6, 2004 Welcome to the fourms! 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
msmithd8769 0 #3 January 6, 2004 Hmmm; let's see, skydive or go to college. Tough choice but one must set priorities and skydiving wins hands-down . But really, hope you are saving at least a little for college.... Welcome Kim....._____________________________ "And when the prophet shall arise who appeareth as a bird then the time of the Lord draweth nigh and the flock shall rule the earth." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #4 January 6, 2004 You *can* do both, I do both. The only way I can jump is to bust my ass at the DZ everyweekend instructing. Hey, there are much worst things in life, though.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kimblair13 0 #5 January 6, 2004 Oh yeah for sure still going to college...University of Oregon...pay for that with money from the Guard and Academic scholarships. My parents would freak if I dropped out, so no worries. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aneblett 0 #6 January 6, 2004 QuoteUsing $ my Grandparents gave me for College Yep doctor, we have a skydiver on our hands here.. welcome Kim.. EsGS.E.X. party #2 ..It is far worse to live with fear, than to die confronting it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bch7773 0 #7 January 6, 2004 welcome to dz.com don't worry, there is quite a few broke-ass college skydivers here too... [raises hand] MB 3528, RB 1182 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GravityGirl 0 #8 January 6, 2004 QuoteHey y'all. New girl here, 18. Have 35 jumps now. Started as a packer in the Summer and got to jumping more recently (Using $ my Grandparents gave me for College . Pretty fun stuff, really expensive though. Just got myself some equipment...Quasar II, Sabre2 150, Tempo 120R...3 jumps on it so far...wicked fun! Hope you have a great year, and many more! Now there is an understatement! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Peace and Blue Skies! Bonnie ==>Gravity Gear! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #9 January 6, 2004 QuoteOh yeah for sure still going to college...University of Oregon...pay for that with money from the Guard and Academic scholarships. My parents would freak if I dropped out, so no worries. Definitely stick with the college thing... and make sure it is in a discipline you can actually get a job in..... that way in the future.. you can actually afford to do whatever it is that your heart desires. Its a long life ahead.. so plan accordingly... Inner self talking ( Sheesh listen to the bitch who didn't think she would live to 30 let alone into her fifties) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dropdeded 0 #10 January 6, 2004 don't worry, there is quite a few broke-ass college skydivers here too... [raises hand] ------------------------------------------------------------ Yep, that would be me also Used to be numbers for it. pcss#26 Welcome dropdeded------------------------------------------ The Dude Abides. - Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
testpilot 0 #11 January 6, 2004 Welcome to the constant craving. Dave D830 http://www.skydiving.co.za Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scotman 0 #12 January 6, 2004 Hey Kim, Glad to welcome you to the family!!! Now that you have a rig THE MAJOR purchase is out of the way. I wish you thousands of great jumps and awesome late night DZ memories girl !!!!! How are jumping conditions in Oregon this time of year ?? Must be COLD about now?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kimblair13 0 #13 January 6, 2004 Yeah pretty cold right now. last couple jumps from 5K were around 15 degrees. usually don't get snow here in Oregon...but this winter we've had our fair share...better than rain though. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scotman 0 #14 January 6, 2004 QuoteYeah pretty cold right now. last couple jumps from 5K were around 15 degrees. usually don't get snow here in Oregon...but this winter we've had our fair share...better than rain though. 15 DEGREES ??!!! At 15 degrees I think I'll drive SOUTH for a less PAINFUL jump. I now have about 700 jumps and I have not been in freefall below 30 degrees since around jump 50. Call my a cold weather wimp...but I love the sunshine!! So, what are you studying in school and what do you enjoy outside of the new skydiving world ?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kimblair13 0 #15 January 6, 2004 Yeah 15 degrees...coldest I've gone is around 10 I think...felt bad for a friend going up to 10K for a tandem on that same jump...0 up there. School...I'm looking towards education or maybe forensic science. We'll see. Outside of skydiving I just like to relax. Into sports...volleyball and softball. Like to snowmobile and snowboard too. Skydiving definately tops all though. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scotman 0 #16 January 7, 2004 QuoteYeah 15 degrees...coldest I've gone is around 10 I think...felt bad for a friend going up to 10K for a tandem on that same jump...0 up there. School...I'm looking towards education or maybe forensic science. We'll see. Outside of skydiving I just like to relax. Into sports...volleyball and softball. Like to snowmobile and snowboard too. Skydiving definately tops all though. I hear ya about the your friend feelin' the pain at 10k!! I feel bad for tandem jumps in such cold weather...they miss out on the comfort of a warm summer jump. Best wishes on the studies. Snowmobiles !!! "oh yeah!!! Snowboarding...I wish...I seem to bust my butt too much. Maybe I should give it a chance. Take care...later girl!!!! Scotman Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paige 0 #17 January 9, 2004 Welcome to the forums! Hope you save some money for school and get that goingTunnel Pink Mafia Delegate www.TunnelPinkMafia.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChileRelleno 0 #18 January 13, 2004 Hi! ChileRelleno-Rodriguez Bro#414 Hellfish#511,MuffBro#3532,AnvilBro#9, D24868 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kimblair13 0 #19 February 20, 2004 Hey...how do I get an icon/picture next to my name like you guys have? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billymotox 0 #20 February 21, 2004 Welcome! Go to forum FAQ to find out about your pic. billy d------------------------- "Escape may be checked by water and land, but the air and the sky are free." (from the story of Daedalus and Icarus) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chute 0 #21 February 25, 2004 Welcome to the forums!!Bottomless Beers and Blue Skies! * Brother_Brian * D.S.W.F.S.B. #2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smit705 0 #22 February 25, 2004 Welcome to the Forums. Good Luck and Blue Skies. Give your grandparents' a big hug for me. LOL! Dave In Christ Dave Smith Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #23 June 14, 2011 So Kimberley, 7 years later you're 25 and you have 6500 jumps did you manage to complete College That's some serious "GO HARD" skydiving girl, well done You are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites