AZ_Ron 0 #1 November 2, 2010 Hi All... Getting closer to making my dream of skydiving a reality. I'm 42, Married, father of 4, all teenagers. I've been wanting to skydive all my life. First wife shot that in the butt, second wife is supportive of anything I do. She's awesome! My boss is an ex-SEAL and skydives regularly with his old squad and has offered to take me on a tandem just to make sure it's what I expect. If I'm into it, he and his buddies will take it from there. I'll be reading everything I can find, as I don't believe you can learn to much, especially about something where you take your life into your hands every time you jump! ;) I've spent the last 13 years flying high power rockets, dicking with computers, woodworking, guns, etc... Yes, I have a bit of A.D.D.! ;) I enjoy every minute of it! Anyhow, just wanted to say 'Hi!' and give y'all a little background about myself. Oh, I live in Phoenix. Looks like Eloy will be the main haunt! ;) L8R all! RonStupidity should be painful!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #2 November 3, 2010 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
jim_32766 0 #3 November 7, 2010 Sounds like you have a pretty good opportunity to try skydiving; a supportive wife, boss that is a tandem instructor, and close to Eloy. Not many have that combination. I started in my 40s too and have been enjoying every minute. Let us know how your first jump goes and what you think. Like most you will probably be hooked!The meaning of life . . . is to make life have meaning. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AZ_Ron 0 #4 November 7, 2010 Thanks for the welcome!! I'm working on shedding a lot of weight. I've let myself get fat over the last decade and am working on getting rid of the excess tonnage. I should be in the air in February or March, and once I'm up, I don't plan on quitting! ;) I've lost 36lbs since August, so I'm well on my way! Skydiving is a big motivation for losing the weight! Cheers! RonStupidity should be painful!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adaugherty91 0 #6 November 8, 2010 QuoteThanks for the welcome!! I'm working on shedding a lot of weight. I've let myself get fat over the last decade and am working on getting rid of the excess tonnage. I should be in the air in February or March, and once I'm up, I don't plan on quitting! ;) I've lost 36lbs since August, so I'm well on my way! Skydiving is a big motivation for losing the weight! Cheers! Ron Hi Ron! I've just started this sport, and I have to say.. WOW! I wish I hadn't started too late in the year, because now I can't go. (Too cold in Chicago.) But have fun with it! Congratulations on the weight loss though! It's incredible what a goal/ something to look forward to can do! Keep with it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyrider 0 #7 November 9, 2010 Quote Hi All... Getting closer to making my dream of skydiving a reality. I'm 42, Married, father of 4, all teenagers. I've been wanting to skydive all my life. First wife shot that in the butt, second wife is supportive of anything I do. She's awesome! My boss is an ex-SEAL and skydives regularly with his old squad and has offered to take me on a tandem just to make sure it's what I expect. If I'm into it, he and his buddies will take it from there. I'll be reading everything I can find, as I don't believe you can learn to much, especially about something where you take your life into your hands every time you jump! ;) I've spent the last 13 years flying high power rockets, dicking with computers, woodworking, guns, etc... Yes, I have a bit of A.D.D.! ;) I enjoy every minute of it! Anyhow, just wanted to say 'Hi!' and give y'all a little background about myself. Oh, I live in Phoenix. Looks like Eloy will be the main haunt! ;) L8R all! Ron Your gonna love it, and Eloy is a great DZ...BUT, there is no such thing as an "Ex" SEAL.. Once earned, you get to keep the title! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AZ_Ron 0 #8 November 9, 2010 Ok, I guess I should have said 'Former' SEAL... ;) He's a great boss and a good friend. I'm very interested to meet the other guys from his old SEAL team. They sound like quite the group! RonStupidity should be painful!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 219 #9 November 9, 2010 Congrats Ron, Welcome to the forums and enjoy yourself.I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ManagingPrime 0 #10 November 9, 2010 Welcome! You are going to have a great time at Eloy. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TSISK 0 #11 November 11, 2010 QuoteHi All... Getting closer to making my dream of skydiving a reality. I'm 42, Married, father of 4, all teenagers. I've been wanting to skydive all my life. First wife shot that in the butt, second wife is supportive of anything I do. She's awesome! My boss is an ex-SEAL and skydives regularly with his old squad and has offered to take me on a tandem just to make sure it's what I expect. If I'm into it, he and his buddies will take it from there. I'll be reading everything I can find, as I don't believe you can learn to much, especially about something where you take your life into your hands every time you jump! ;) I've spent the last 13 years flying high power rockets, dicking with computers, woodworking, guns, etc... Yes, I have a bit of A.D.D.! ;) I enjoy every minute of it! Anyhow, just wanted to say 'Hi!' and give y'all a little background about myself. Oh, I live in Phoenix. Looks like Eloy will be the main haunt! ;) L8R all! Ron I Also started jumping At 46> I did my tandem , and aff and license jumps at eloy... Eloy is the ony DZ ive ever jumped at. The instructors are Top notch and all the fun jumpers are very helpful. I live in Tucson about 50 min away. We are very lucky to live so close to a great DropZone Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
firemedic 7 #12 November 12, 2010 QuoteThanks for the welcome!! I'm working on shedding a lot of weight. I've let myself get fat over the last decade and am working on getting rid of the excess tonnage. I should be in the air in February or March, and once I'm up, I don't plan on quitting! ;) I've lost 36lbs since August, so I'm well on my way! Skydiving is a big motivation for losing the weight! Cheers! Ron Welcome Bro. Your getting a triple benefit. Your getting healthier, getting into the most exciting sport in the world and your gonna make some awesome lifelong friends along the way. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
