grannyinthesky 0 #76 January 24, 2008 You want to go to the Edit profile link on the top left. You would be editing the skydiving profile, I think. Somewhere on that page is a place to put whatever you want to put in your sig line. I can't wait to see your quote. Pat"safety first... and What the hell..... safety second, Too!!! " ~~jmy POPS #10490 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slobuzzard 0 #77 January 24, 2008 Uhh, that was my sig. To much like stupid is as stupid does? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grannyinthesky 0 #78 January 24, 2008 Duh~!!! Ma;ybe I need the stupid is as stupid does!!! It might be one to use for the time being, but you'll probably want to change it as soon as you get past this bump in the road........or maybe that should be the "turbulance in the air". "safety first... and What the hell..... safety second, Too!!! " ~~jmy POPS #10490 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slobuzzard 0 #79 January 25, 2008 For tru for tru. but change is the only constant! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grannyinthesky 0 #80 May 5, 2008 Today was an incredible day, but the roots of today lie in the past. In keeping with that, I decided to resurrect my old thread rather than start a new one. This thread was where I met many new friends in the skydiving community. Diving exits and loops and rolls are just the absolutly most fantastic experience I have ever had. I'm surprised the government hasn't figured out a way to tax our precious few moments in the air. Well, so much for the philosophical approach. Skydiving Rocks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I passed AFF today !!!!!!!!!!!!!! I don't know if I'll ever get my head out of the clouds. "safety first... and What the hell..... safety second, Too!!! " ~~jmy POPS #10490 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybytch 273 #81 May 5, 2008 Quote I'm surprised the government hasn't figured out a way to tax our precious few moments in the air. When I landed after my first jump, a guy came up and asked me what I thought. I asked him if he was sure this shit was legal... cuz nothing that fun should be legal... Congrats on getting through AFF!! Looking forward to sharing a Lang ale or two with you at LP. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SivaGanesha 2 #82 May 5, 2008 Quote Skydiving Rocks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I passed AFF today !!!!!!!!!!!!!! Congratulations, Pat! You deserve it! Hope to be joining you in this happy celebration soon! Did you notice how the Skydance Skydiving boogie ad in Parachutist was right opposite your article? Somehow I think you should take that as a definite invitation "It's hard to have fun at 4-way unless your whole team gets down to the ground safely to do it again!"--Northern California Skydiving League re USPA Safety Day, March 8, 2014 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #83 May 5, 2008 Congrats on passing AFF! 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
vskydiver 0 #84 May 5, 2008 Congrats Pat! Let me know if you'll be up in my neck of the woods. Kapowsin Air Sports has free coach jumps on Thursdays. (you have to pay for your jump, not the coaching) If you ever want to do that I can meet you out there and we can get a bit of coaching in. We could have you all ready for LP in no time. Kapowsin also has a very nice Turbine Otter we jump out of. If you haven't jumped from one yet you really should give it a try. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grannyinthesky 0 #85 May 5, 2008 Thanks. I don't know if I'll get up your way before Prairie, but I have been talking to a guy from there about coming up for the Leap for Lupus. Teaching keeps me pretty close to home during the week, but I get a little more chance to get away during the summer. Other than my first tandem from the Caravan the day it crashed, I have only jumped from a 182, so an Otter would be a new experience. Well, almost everything I do is a new experience I'm looking forward to meeting you this summer, one way or anther. Pat "safety first... and What the hell..... safety second, Too!!! " ~~jmy POPS #10490 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grannyinthesky 0 #86 May 5, 2008 QuoteWhen I landed after my first jump, a guy came up and asked me what I thought. I asked him if he was sure this shit was legal... cuz nothing that fun should be legal... Congrats on getting through AFF!! Looking forward to sharing a Lang ale or two with you at LP. I've heard that's good stuff. I'll be looking forward to meeting you."safety first... and What the hell..... safety second, Too!!! " ~~jmy POPS #10490 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grannyinthesky 0 #87 May 5, 2008 QuoteCongratulations, Pat! You deserve it! Hope to be joining you in this happy celebration soon! Did you notice how the Skydance Skydiving boogie ad in Parachutist was right opposite your article? Somehow I think you should take that as a definite invitation I haven't gotten my copy yet, but it does seem like I am meant to go to Davis this summer. It's pretty much in my plans, so see you in June."safety first... and What the hell..... safety second, Too!!! " ~~jmy POPS #10490 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grannyinthesky 0 #88 January 17, 2010 Tee, hee. I gues I wasn't too old. I just did my 500th jump today. So much fun.... so many new friends.... and so much still to learn. It's sort of nice to be 59 and still living and learning. "safety first... and What the hell..... safety second, Too!!! " ~~jmy POPS #10490 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wayneflorida 0 #89 January 17, 2010 Congratulations.I turned 60 last Feb and did my 500th early March. I know how you feel. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reno1967 0 #90 January 17, 2010 Congrats, Pat! I have 83 and am trying to get my 100th by my 43rd birthday in February. The weather is NOT cooperating! You still coming out to Lodi in March??No regrets..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grannyinthesky 0 #91 January 17, 2010 Quote Congrats, Pat! I have 83 and am trying to get my 100th by my 43rd birthday in February. The weather is NOT cooperating! You still coming out to Lodi in March?? I'm still probably heading there. It's a driveable distance for me. But will someone please turn off the wind this year?? I'm guessing you're not the one to ask, though. Weather this time of year does make it hard to get many jumps,, doesn't it?"safety first... and What the hell..... safety second, Too!!! " ~~jmy POPS #10490 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #92 January 20, 2010 Quote Tee, hee. I gues I wasn't too old. I just did my 500th jump today. So much fun.... so many new friends.... and so much still to learn. It's sort of nice to be 59 and still living and learning. So...thinkin' about maybe sticking with it??Congrats Granny ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grannyinthesky 0 #93 January 20, 2010 Quote Quote Tee, hee. I gues I wasn't too old. I just did my 500th jump today. So much fun.... so many new friends.... and so much still to learn. It's sort of nice to be 59 and still living and learning. So...thinkin' about maybe sticking with it??Yeah, I think I might stick around a while. I've got a few things left to learn. Or maybe that really should be "I've learned a few things, but there's a whole lot more I want to learn." And skydiving is without a doubt, the funnest thing I've ever tried learning. Congrats Granny "safety first... and What the hell..... safety second, Too!!! " ~~jmy POPS #10490 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #94 January 20, 2010 Quote Quote Quote Tee, hee. I gues I wasn't too old. I just did my 500th jump today. So much fun.... so many new friends.... and so much still to learn. It's sort of nice to be 59 and still living and learning. So...thinkin' about maybe sticking with it??Yeah, I think I might stick around a while. I've got a few things left to learn. Or maybe that really should be "I've learned a few things, but there's a whole lot more I want to learn." And skydiving is without a doubt, the funnest thing I've ever tried learning. Congrats Granny Yeah...where were you when I was a Skydiving Instructor that was failing MATH! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elltee56 0 #95 January 21, 2010 I started skydiving at 53 years young. I am now 66 and have 3000 skydives, and numerous state, national and world records in my log book. I have also done video for 4 and 8 way teams at the last 6 National Competitions. Age is just a number. Go for it. L.T.You are only as good as you think you are. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Inspired 0 #96 January 23, 2010 I love this thread!!! I'm 52 and just getting started. Congratulations Granny!! You're an inspiration! Don Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cloudclimr 0 #97 January 23, 2010 I think it's quite inspiring. I'm going on 46 and will be just starting the aff program. I don't believe I should let age become a factor in determining things I want to do. My goal is to be like the female version of Jack La lane when I'm up there in age. I've been heavy into fitness since my early 20's. I plan on jumping well into my 80's. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
farmgurl 0 #98 February 8, 2010 Pat!! Great to see you're still at it, lady-you're my hero! I've thought about you a lot in the last year or so. Last summer, I went back and did two more tandems. Lol, that's a total of four. I've been torturing myself about whether to go solo for two years now. Sheesh. I'm 100% sure that physically and mentally, hell yes I can do this. Will I sell everything we own and totally neglect my family for it?? Um, I'm not sure Anyway, just wanted to pop in and say "Howdy, and congrats for your 500th. Go, Granny, Go!" Brenda PS. I'm due to be a granny any day now....woo hoo! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grannyinthesky 0 #99 February 8, 2010 Good to hear from you again. You really don't have to sell everything you own and neglect your family to become a skydiver, although, you may well go overboard at first. I was in so much trouble with my kids from time to time at first when I stayed late at bonfires and didn't call after jumping and things like that. Skydiving is still a huge part of my life, but my kids, grandkids and other activities have a place too. I play in two of college's community bands as well as the college jazz band. I still have a house and car, but there are things I might have done that don't have any great priority anymore... like new carpeting in the house or central heating and air that I once considered. My kids also joke that I am spending their inheritance (and they are always smiling when they ). "safety first... and What the hell..... safety second, Too!!! " ~~jmy POPS #10490 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Charliefox30 0 #100 February 12, 2010 Hey, good for you! One thing that I've noticed at different DZs and that I'm sure you have noticed as well is that folks there come from all walks. The DZ that I worked at before had everyone from Dentists to Rocket Propulsion Scientists to everything in between! Keep flying high! "If it suddenly ended tomorrow, I could somehow adjust to the fall; Good times and riches and sons of a bitches, I've seen more than I can recall!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
