riddler 0 #1 August 23, 2013 There are plenty of ex-couples at my DZ that are just about to kill each other, but they're all too stubborn to give up skydiving at the same dropzone, so all they do is create drama at the DZ. "Powered by Gravity" ... Bullshit! "Powered by DRAMA" describes the sport of skydiving. At first, it all seems cool, good vibes, good vibrators, cheap alcohol, cheap sex, good jumping, good jumping on each other. Then that bitch/asshole shows their-self for the true cunt/pussy that she/he really is. Wanting you to pay for her/his skydive, fix her/his AAD, buy her/him a new rig, and when THAT doesn't happen, Oh, Boy, WATCH OUT! "I thought you loved me", "but honey, I need to skydive, too!", "Why did I even get a tattoo of your name on my genitalia?", "I suppose you aren't going to share your mushrooms with me, either" and "I even got your herpes so we could be together forever!" Now, I'm not saying that two skydivers can't make things work. Why, I literally know THREE couples that have great relationships, skydive together and are married to each other (hint, they've all been moderators here at some point). So all I'm saying is, if you want to have fun for many years at the DZ, then do NOT get involved with another skydiver, because that will make things suck. Unless you're willing to be a moderator here on dz.com, then you've got a chance. What do you think?Trapped on the surface of a sphere. XKCD Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,590 #2 August 23, 2013 Just two thoughts: - I wonder what prompted this post. - I don't think I want to see Phil's tattoo. "There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riddler 0 #3 August 23, 2013 Quote I wonder what prompted this post. Poking fun at another post These young-uns, gotta let them know the REAL story. lol Quote I don't think I want to see Phil's tattoo. Got a microscope?Trapped on the surface of a sphere. XKCD Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldwomanc6 52 #4 August 23, 2013 I think it doesn't always have to work that way. I married a skydiver. 32 years together, 30 of those married to each other. Before that, I dated other skydivers, mostly without too much drama: nothing that wouldn't have happened in another setting, anyway . We still shared the same DZs. For a gal, being in a relationship with a wuffo, well, it never worked for me. As it's been said, recently, in another thread, most men can't deal with women who have bigger cajones than they do. I might even go so far as to say, it's easier for men jumpers to date non jumping women than the other way around. To say nothing of the ratio of men to women favoring the women. lisa WSCR 594 FB 1023 CBDB 9 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #5 August 23, 2013 riddler There are plenty of ex-couples at my DZ that are just about to kill each other, but they're all too stubborn to give up skydiving at the same dropzone, so all they do is create drama at the DZ. "Powered by Gravity" ... Bullshit! "Powered by DRAMA" describes the sport of skydiving. At first, it all seems cool, good vibes, good vibrators, cheap alcohol, cheap sex, good jumping, good jumping on each other. Then that bitch/asshole shows their-self for the true cunt/pussy that she/he really is. Wanting you to pay for her/his skydive, fix her/his AAD, buy her/him a new rig, and when THAT doesn't happen, Oh, Boy, WATCH OUT! "I thought you loved me", "but honey, I need to skydive, too!", "Why did I even get a tattoo of your name on my genitalia?", "I suppose you aren't going to share your mushrooms with me, either" and "I even got your herpes so we could be together forever!" Now, I'm not saying that two skydivers can't make things work. Why, I literally know THREE couples that have great relationships, skydive together and are married to each other (hint, they've all been moderators here at some point). So all I'm saying is, if you want to have fun for many years at the DZ, then do NOT get involved with another skydiver, because that will make things suck. Unless you're willing to be a moderator here on dz.com, then you've got a chance. What do you think? sounds like she's enjoying the break up more than you areYou 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
NorrinRadd 0 #6 August 23, 2013 Funny... I have read a couple posts now on the danger of drama involved in dating at DZ's. But that danger is present in ANY social circle. The danger of showing up at the same parties as ex's, the danger of seeing ex's with old friends.. this is not a danger endemic to DZ's. It is pretty much everywhere. It is part of the human condition. Edit: I guess what I am saying is live and love. Try not to foster drama, but don't live in fear of it either.Why drive myself crazy trying to be normal, when I am already at crazy? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riddler 0 #7 August 23, 2013 Quote e still shared the same DZs. You never really lose your boyfriend/girlfriend that skydives. You just lose your turn Trapped on the surface of a sphere. XKCD Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #8 August 23, 2013 Quote Now, I'm not saying that two skydivers can't make things work. Why, I literally know THREE couples that have great relationships, skydive together and are married to each other (hint, they've all been moderators here at some point). I'm still trying to figure out who you're talking about. Edit: Oh wait, I figured it out. I forgot about the Quitters ex-mods.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
timber 4 #9 August 23, 2013 "As the prop turns and so are the days of our dives"! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gene03 0 #10 August 23, 2013 And my friends we have a winner.“The only fool bigger than the person who knows it all is the person who argues with him. Stanislaw Jerzy Lec quotes (Polish writer, poet and satirist 1906-1966) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWFlyer 2 #11 August 23, 2013 There's people who will always create drama around their relationships (and failed relationships) and people who will always be mature about it. I don't think skydivers are special in this regard. Frankly, in my area, I've witnessed a lot more mature breakups than drama-fests. I know lots of skydivers who've dated other skydivers where both have moved on and can still "share" the DZ. Sure, it may take a little while of awkward interactions or avoiding contact, but it only turns into a dramarama if you let it."There is only one basic human right, the right to do as you damn well please. And with it comes the only basic human duty, the duty to take the consequences." -P.J. O'Rourke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 20 #12 August 23, 2013 With the quitters there are a few more married skydiving couples out there but the current mods are doing quite well and are even spawning a few new mods in training Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Baksteen 84 #13 August 23, 2013 NorrinRadd Funny... I have read a couple posts now on the danger of drama involved in dating at DZ's. But that danger is present in ANY social circle. The danger of showing up at the same parties as ex's, the danger of seeing ex's with old friends.. this is not a danger endemic to DZ's. It is pretty much everywhere. It is part of the human condition. Edit: I guess what I am saying is live and love. Try not to foster drama, but don't live in fear of it either. The problem with DZ's is that they are a lot scarcer thab let's say bars and clubs... Furthermore, it's a small world so you'll run into your ex sooner or later, at a boogie for instance. This didn't stop me from having a healthy relationship with another skydiver, of course.."That formation-stuff in freefall is just fun and games but with an open parachute it's starting to sound like, you know, an extreme sport." ~mom Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FlyingRhenquest 1 #14 August 23, 2013 1) Nothing quite drives that knife home like bumping into an ex somewhere and obviously being happier than they are. 2) When it's short it says "Shorties!". When it's long it says "Shorties bar and grill! Best Barbecue in all of Texas! Open Monday - Saturday 10 AM - 7 PM! Bring all your friends and come on out! Eat at Shorties!"I'm trying to teach myself how to set things on fire with my mind. Hey... is it hot in here? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Remster 30 #15 August 23, 2013 skymama Quote Now, I'm not saying that two skydivers can't make things work. Why, I literally know THREE couples that have great relationships, skydive together and are married to each other (hint, they've all been moderators here at some point). I'm still trying to figure out who you're talking about. Edit: Oh wait, I figured it out. I forgot about the Quitters ex-mods. I CAN'T QUIT YOU!Remster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Avikus 0 #16 August 23, 2013 riddler So all I'm saying is, if you want to have fun for many years at the DZ, then do NOT get involved with another skydiver, because that will make things suck. I don't mind dating a skydiver ... that has her home DZ elsewhere! But for me, girls at my home DZ are asexual people.Avikus - Packer and Jumper - Hate landing with the plane! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riddler 0 #17 August 23, 2013 QuoteI forgot about the Quitters ex-mods. I prefer to think of them as reformed: Quote 1. Improved by the removal of faults or abuses. 2. Improved in conduct or character. Trapped on the surface of a sphere. XKCD Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #18 August 23, 2013 Quote I don't mind dating a skydiver ... that has her home DZ elsewhere! That was working for me until he changed his home dz to mine and started working there. Guess that means I'm stuck with him, 'cause I don't want any drama. 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
riddler 0 #19 August 23, 2013 Quote he changed his home dz to mine and started working there. Sounds like more of a stalker than a boyfriend Trapped on the surface of a sphere. XKCD Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 220 #20 August 23, 2013 Squeak ***There are plenty of ex-couples at my DZ that are just about to kill each other, but they're all too stubborn to give up skydiving at the same dropzone, so all they do is create drama at the DZ. "Powered by Gravity" ... Bullshit! "Powered by DRAMA" describes the sport of skydiving. At first, it all seems cool, good vibes, good vibrators, cheap alcohol, cheap sex, good jumping, good jumping on each other. Then that bitch/asshole shows their-self for the true cunt/pussy that she/he really is. Wanting you to pay for her/his skydive, fix her/his AAD, buy her/him a new rig, and when THAT doesn't happen, Oh, Boy, WATCH OUT! "I thought you loved me", "but honey, I need to skydive, too!", "Why did I even get a tattoo of your name on my genitalia?", "I suppose you aren't going to share your mushrooms with me, either" and "I even got your herpes so we could be together forever!" Now, I'm not saying that two skydivers can't make things work. Why, I literally know THREE couples that have great relationships, skydive together and are married to each other (hint, they've all been moderators here at some point). So all I'm saying is, if you want to have fun for many years at the DZ, then do NOT get involved with another skydiver, because that will make things suck. Unless you're willing to be a moderator here on dz.com, then you've got a chance. What do you think? sounds like she's enjoying the break up more than you areYeah and what's her name? I don't want to get those herpes and be together forever.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
Nataly 38 #21 August 23, 2013 NWFlyer There's people who will always create drama around their relationships (and failed relationships) and people who will always be mature about it. I don't think skydivers are special in this regard I think whenever you are in a tightly knit group (friends, jumpers, work) dating/breakups have a lot of potential for awkwardness... Still... I've had breakups where I never saw the person again... Sure, moving on is quicker, but the sudden change is still really *weird* (not to mention a little bit traumatising). Only ever had one completely easy breakup... A great friend but absolutely no chemistry... We decided to just stay friends... Turned out for the better because he's gay!! (And still a great friend )"There is no problem so bad you can't make it worse." - Chris Hadfield « Sors le martinet et flagelle toi indigne contrôleuse de gestion. » - my boss Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWFlyer 2 #22 August 23, 2013 Nataly Only ever had one completely easy breakup... A great friend but absolutely no chemistry... We decided to just stay friends... Turned out for the better because he's gay!! Well, that would explain the lack of chemistry. "There is only one basic human right, the right to do as you damn well please. And with it comes the only basic human duty, the duty to take the consequences." -P.J. O'Rourke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nataly 38 #23 August 23, 2013 NWFlyer *** Only ever had one completely easy breakup... A great friend but absolutely no chemistry... We decided to just stay friends... Turned out for the better because he's gay!! Well, that would explain the lack of chemistry. Yup!! "There is no problem so bad you can't make it worse." - Chris Hadfield « Sors le martinet et flagelle toi indigne contrôleuse de gestion. » - my boss Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chemist 0 #24 August 24, 2013 Can a guy skydiver date a girl who has more jump numbers than him? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldwomanc6 52 #25 August 24, 2013 chemist Can a guy skydiver date a girl who has more jump numbers than him? Yes, and even marry her. lisa WSCR 594 FB 1023 CBDB 9 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
