Reno1967 0 #1 November 11, 2009 Just passed AFF on Nov. 3rd. No repeat jumps, but had my first reserve ride down after a tension knot spinning cut-away on jump number 6. Can't believe it happened, but it sure built up my confidence! Made 11 more solo jumps that week! Not bad for an older gal....No regrets..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grannyinthesky 0 #2 November 11, 2009 Congrats on passing AFF, youngster.. I started skydiving at 57, two years ago. Good job with the reserve ride. I had my first from the same thing at about jump 35. It did make me feel good to know that I was able to deal with it competently. Welcome to skydiving. Where did you do AFF?"safety first... and What the hell..... safety second, Too!!! " ~~jmy POPS #10490 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jbag 0 #3 November 11, 2009 oh gawd, you 2 are wayyy to old for this sport =P. btw, the equal sign with the big p is called an emoticon....=DIHYD Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drkramm 0 #4 November 11, 2009 Quoteoh gawd, you 2 are wayyy to old for this sport =P. btw, the equal sign with the big p is called an emoticon....=D hahaha nice congrads on passing .. im on lv7 myself hopefully get the last 4 in this weekend Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkyChimp 0 #5 November 11, 2009 that is AWESOME!!! Congrats Does anyone else find it funny that we made a SPORT out of an EMERGENCY PROCEDURE?!?! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reno1967 0 #6 November 11, 2009 So glad to hear there are other gals out there who are new to this sport and aren't 20 years old! My DZ is in Lodi, CA. You?No regrets..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #7 November 11, 2009 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
xtravrtsoul 0 #8 November 12, 2009 Quote So glad to hear there are other gals out there who are new to this sport and aren't 20 years old! My DZ is in Lodi, CA. You? Welcome. I am going to PM you. Check your messages.You create life, life does not create you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
muff528 3 #9 November 12, 2009 Quote Just passed AFF on Nov. 3rd. No repeat jumps, but had my first reserve ride down after a tension knot spinning cut-away on jump number 6. Can't believe it happened, but it sure built up my confidence! Made 11 more solo jumps that week! Not bad for an older gal.... CONGRATS! I started at 41. Got my POPS# before my A license.POPS #3671 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jrrasmussen 0 #10 November 12, 2009 I heard about that. Abbey mentioned you had a stressful 6th jump. That's pretty exciting. I'll be seeing you around, soon. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reno1967 0 #11 November 12, 2009 Joanna, is that you? Funny you found me here. Will you be at the DZ this weekend?No regrets..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grannyinthesky 0 #12 November 13, 2009 QuoteSo glad to hear there are other gals out there who are new to this sport and aren't 20 years old! My DZ is in Lodi, CA. You? My home dz is in Star, Idaho, but I get around a bit. I've made two twips to Lodi so far and am thinking about headingthat direction afain in March if I can, Maybe I'll get to meet you then, Do you knwo Fozz?"safety first... and What the hell..... safety second, Too!!! " ~~jmy POPS #10490 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
midlifecrisis 0 #13 November 13, 2009 Congrats on passing AFF!!! 42 is not old. At least I hope 42 is not old... Ill be there in about 8 months. Granny in the sky is a great person to jump with! Ask her about doing a tube exit out of the Caravan... If you get the chance make a few jumps with her. Shes awsome! Welcome! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
captain1976 0 #14 November 16, 2009 Quote Just passed AFF on Nov. 3rd. No repeat jumps, but had my first reserve ride down after a tension knot spinning cut-away on jump number 6. Can't believe it happened, but it sure built up my confidence! Made 11 more solo jumps that week! Not bad for an older gal.... Welcome, its always great to see you youngsters getting into the sportYou live more in the few minutes of skydiving than many people live in their lifetime Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reno1967 0 #15 November 16, 2009 Be sure to look for me when you get to Lodi. Don't know Fozz, I think I heard someone say he hadn't been out there in several weeks.No regrets..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TiaDanger 0 #16 November 17, 2009 My home DZ is Lodi too. Do you live in Reno? I do...the jumpers in this area are always planning carpools down there. If you're interested, PM me and we will get in touch! Congrats on AFF!And for the record: the appropriate ranking of cool modes of transportation is jet pack, hover board, transporter, Batmobile, and THEN giant ant. D.S. #8.8 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reno1967 0 #17 December 3, 2009 Hey Granny, met John a couple of weeks ago and we quickly became friends. He said to say hello! Hope to meet you soon. RenoNo regrets..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grannyinthesky 0 #18 December 3, 2009 I'll probably make a trip there in March on my Spring Break and to Davis in June for the American Boogie. See you then?"safety first... and What the hell..... safety second, Too!!! " ~~jmy POPS #10490 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkyChimp 0 #19 December 4, 2009 How is your jumping coming along? Does anyone else find it funny that we made a SPORT out of an EMERGENCY PROCEDURE?!?! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reno1967 0 #20 December 4, 2009 I'll be here, looking forward to meeting you!No regrets..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reno1967 0 #21 December 4, 2009 The jumping is going great, should have my A license fairly quickly. Getting a lot of jumps in and having a blast!No regrets..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkyPainter 0 #22 December 24, 2009 CONGRATS! I started at 41. Got my POPS# before my A license.POPS #3671 ====> LOL! Me too! I hope to make my check dive on my 63rd birthday this April! Although the (&^$*^%$) WEATHER in New England makes that tough! That is why (mostly) it has taken this long!Live deliberately; Dare greatly; Land gently SkyPainter SOS 1304, POPS 10695, DS 118 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LdyKat88 0 #23 December 24, 2009 Congrats! I passed AFF in Nov at age 44 :) My kids are grown so it was time to do what I had always wanted to do. Men have been using mid-life crisis for an excuse to do fun/crazy stuff for years, now it's MY turn. Cheers! Kat Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pookieland 0 #24 December 25, 2009 Great Job, now sky's the limit !!!Stop Touching Me!!! Muff Brother# 4466 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bodypilot1 0 #25 January 26, 2010 Quote Great Job, now sky's the limit !!! Nope, the ground is..... www.WestCoastWingsuits.com www.PrecisionSkydiving.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
