peek 21 #1 July 8, 2013 Many thanks to Jim Twardowski and the Liberty Parachute Team for asking me to do exhibition jumps with them at the St. Louis Arch this last week. Fellow teammates included Bart Stonestreet, Joe Abeln, and Noah Watts. Photo attached, by Michael Dudek (user name "micro"). Michael can be seen taking this shot in Twardo's video at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HvgKYoxu0mI&feature=youtu.be. If I had known he was going to get such a good picture, I would have turned more and geeked the camera. The Arch can be seen at the bottom. Pop quiz question: What is the official name of the St. Louis "Arch"? Answer: The Jefferson National Expansion Memorial. Thomas Jefferson made the Louisiana Purchase, then he sent the Lewis and Clark expedition out to see what was there. They started out in St. Louis, MO. Their first stop was slightly up the Missouri River in St. Charles, MO, where I live. OK, enough for the history lesson. Get back to work. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BIGUN 1,297 #2 July 8, 2013 Awesome pic, Gary. Bet that's one for the life book. Contrary to popular belief, that 'Twardo guy is a class act. Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stratostar 5 #3 July 8, 2013 Quote Contrary to popular belief, that 'Twardo guy is a class act. Shhhhh don't spread that around. you'll ruin his reputation. you can't pay for kids schoolin' with love of skydiving! ~ Airtwardo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NewGuy2005 53 #4 July 8, 2013 That's pretty cool! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #5 July 8, 2013 Thanks for coming along Gary! One of the best lines of the weekend was from Matt Yonken the pilot who allowed us to jump his airshow Beech 18... Gary , Bart and I (all over 6'4") were walking toward the bird ~ "You guys looking for the jump plane...or a basketball court?!" Attached is a pic of Gary during his opening....along with an incredibly talented skydiver that DID geek the camera! And our Central Conference Director under canopy through the arch legs... ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnMitchell 16 #6 July 8, 2013 Let me know if you need a 6 footer to go from inside next year. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LoriG1220 0 #7 July 8, 2013 Awesome pic, Gary!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rick 67 #8 July 8, 2013 very cool to jump into a national monument on the 4th did you happen to see our Muff sticker in the Beech? You can't be drunk all day if you don't start early! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #9 July 8, 2013 Rick very cool to jump into a national monument on the 4th did you happen to see our Muff sticker in the Beech? Yeah...I covered it with a Liberty Parachute Team sticker! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rick 67 #10 July 8, 2013 airtwardo ***very cool to jump into a national monument on the 4th did you happen to see our Muff sticker in the Beech? Yeah...I covered it with a Liberty Parachute Team sticker! You can't be drunk all day if you don't start early! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydivevkc 0 #11 July 8, 2013 Excellent demo! Good representation of skydiving in a wonderful arena in which to show our pride in our country and our sport. Well done! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JerryBaumchen 1,354 #12 July 8, 2013 Hi Gary, Quotehe sent the Lewis and Clark expedition out to see what was there. And for those in this part of the world: http://www.opb.org/television/programs/lewis-clark-the-journey-of-the-corps-of-discove/ Looks like you guys had a great time; keep up the good work. JerryBaumchen PS) I seem to remember that Lou Sanborn ( D-1 ) worked on the Arch during its construction; right/wrong? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #14 July 10, 2013 BIGUN Awesome pic, Gary. Bet that's one for the life book. Contrary to popular belief, that 'Twardo guy is a class act. Wait...WHAT?! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnMitchell 16 #15 July 10, 2013 airtwardo ***Awesome pic, Gary. Bet that's one for the life book. Contrary to popular belief, that 'Twardo guy is a class act. Wait...WHAT?! Ouch! Whatever. If I had a nickel for everytime I've heard that about me . . . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daveverner 0 #16 July 11, 2013 Wow Gary you jumping a twin beech!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peek 21 #17 July 11, 2013 daveverner Wow Gary you jumping a twin beech!! Actually I have done that a bunch. It was the jumping at the Arch part that was new. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
councilman24 37 #18 July 11, 2013 Yeah but we though you knew better by now. I'm old for my age. Terry Urban D-8631 FAA DPRE Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stratostar 5 #19 July 13, 2013 Had to use the beech to haul Jim's fat ass... you can't pay for kids schoolin' with love of skydiving! ~ Airtwardo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #20 July 13, 2013 stratostar Had to use the beech to haul Jim's fat ass... ME!? I had to lube Peek head to toe to get he through SIDEWAYS ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
