What's up from San Antonio!

[hokierower 0]

Hello to all! Took the FJC at Skydive San Marcos last Saturday with my girlfriend who was in town, but unfortunately the winds kept us from jumping. I'm going back this Saturday and will kick off what I hope is a future source of adrenaline with the Category A & B jumps. I've been real busy reading the SIM and the boards here trying to get as much info as possible.

Lots of respect for the SSM operation, my FJC instructors were great and I can't wait to jump for the first time!

[skymama 37]

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

[KevinP 0]

SD SM is where I did my tandem. Big dude name Ray (if memory serves) was the TI. GREAT people!!

I would like to refer you to a video of what NOT to do....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GwK8zwf3Leg



There are some very valid comments with the video and there is a thread here that expresses some interesting views as well. Whatever you do, ARCH!! LOL

Sincerely,
Kevin

[JerseyShawn 0]

Wecome!

Get info from your instructors, not these forums

Have fun on your jump! Don't forget to smile and breathe!

[hokierower 0]

No jumping today . Cloud cover didn't look like it was going to break and the winds started picking up after lunch.

Two weekends in a row where the weather has failed to cooperate.

[KevinP 0]

I was going to jump, but a nasty low pressure system came though. This is the 2nd time I will see SNOW in southern Arizona. I just don't get it. Next weekend, though, is going to be BEAUTIFUL!! I'm going to try to get in three on Sunday.

I hope next weekend works out for you, too!

Sincerely,
Kevin

[hokierower 0]

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I was going to jump, but a nasty low pressure system came though. This is the 2nd time I will see SNOW in southern Arizona. I just don't get it. Next weekend, though, is going to be BEAUTIFUL!! I'm going to try to get in three on Sunday.

I hope next weekend works out for you, too!

It was especially weird because yesterday it was high-70s, blue cloudless skies, and winds were MAYBE 5 kts. How it goes from perfect to crap overnight will always baffle me.

[KevinP 0]

I was stationed at Fort Hood for six years and could never figure out the weather. It was tough for those paid to do it, as well.

Sincerely,
Kevin

[skydivermom 0]

Hello fellow Texas jumper! I'm a regular at SSM. Last weekend we were lucky to get one jump in at Skydive Temple. Weather (so far) looks awesome for this weekend.

I hope to see you out there and cheer you on

Mrs. WaltAppel

All things work together for good to them that love God...Romans 8:28

[bluskidave 0]

look forward to jumping with you!

[hokierower 0]

Don't think I'll be able to make a jump on Friday after work, too far of a drive and dealing with traffic.

Hopefully the storms roll through quickly but the wind forecast has got me worried bout Saturday afternoon.

Sunday is looking pretty good though!

[skydivermom 0]

We will see you there on Sunday! Winds look great for AFF....and not too bad for CRW either

Mrs. WaltAppel

All things work together for good to them that love God...Romans 8:28

[hokierower 0]

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We will see you there on Sunday! Winds look great for AFF....and not too bad for CRW either

Great to meet you today!!!

Had an absolute blast today. Managed to go 3 for 3 and am cleared for my Lvl 4. Don't know if I'm shivering from the cold ride home on my bike or all the adrenaline finally leaving my system.

[skydivermom 0]

Great meeting you as well...and great job with the jumps. I can tell you are having a ton of fun already! It just gets better.

...and it was a little chilly today. Can't imagine riding a bike home and NOT shivering.

Have a great week and see ya out there again soon!

Mrs. WaltAppel

All things work together for good to them that love God...Romans 8:28