wmw999 2,545 #1 October 4, 2010 This weekend Spaceland in Houston hosted the Jump for the Rose / Texas Women's State Record jumps, benefitting http://www.the-rose.org. With a total of 40 women involved (2 had to leave after one day), we: raised over double our goal got 5 USPA records (we just kept beating ourselves)Got an additional unofficial POPtarts record Had a ton of fun No reserve rides Gave away some cool raffle prizes Worst injury was from jumping out, not landing Did I mention we had a ton of fun?Wendy P.There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theonlyski 8 #2 October 4, 2010 Quote This weekend Spaceland in Houston hosted the Jump for the Rose / Texas Women's State Record jumps, benefitting http://www.the-rose.org. With a total of 40 women involved (2 had to leave after one day), we: raised over double our goal got 5 USPA records (we just kept beating ourselves)Got an additional unofficial POPtarts record Had a ton of fun No reserve rides Gave away some cool raffle prizes Worst injury was from jumping out, not landing Did I mention we had a ton of fun?Wendy P. Awesome! Good job everyone!"I may be a dirty pirate hooker...but I'm not about to go stand on the corner." iluvtofly DPH -7, TDS 578, Muff 5153, SCR 14890 I'm an asshole, and I approve this message Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 226 #3 October 4, 2010 Quote Quote This weekend Spaceland in Houston hosted the Jump for the Rose / Texas Women's State Record jumps, benefitting http://www.the-rose.org. With a total of 40 women involved (2 had to leave after one day), we: raised over double our goal got 5 USPA records (we just kept beating ourselves)Got an additional unofficial POPtarts record Had a ton of fun No reserve rides Gave away some cool raffle prizes Worst injury was from jumping out, not landing Did I mention we had a ton of fun?Wendy P. Awesome! Good job everyone! Talk about herding "Cats"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
theonlyski 8 #4 October 4, 2010 Quote Quote Quote This weekend Spaceland in Houston hosted the Jump for the Rose / Texas Women's State Record jumps, benefitting http://www.the-rose.org. With a total of 40 women involved (2 had to leave after one day), we: raised over double our goal got 5 USPA records (we just kept beating ourselves)Got an additional unofficial POPtarts record Had a ton of fun No reserve rides Gave away some cool raffle prizes Worst injury was from jumping out, not landing Did I mention we had a ton of fun?Wendy P. Awesome! Good job everyone! Talk about herding "Cats" Not all of them land on their feet... I know of atleast one of them that took out a piece of equiptment about a year ago."I may be a dirty pirate hooker...but I'm not about to go stand on the corner." iluvtofly DPH -7, TDS 578, Muff 5153, SCR 14890 I'm an asshole, and I approve this message Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,545 #5 October 4, 2010 Oh, there was a rousing round of "biff bingo" (how many complete standups on a load) with a pretty solid number of women falling down on the last load of the day . But the nice thing about falling down deliberately is that you get back up and jump again. Wendy P. There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jewels 0 #6 October 4, 2010 Congrats! What a terrific weekend! I'm glad it was such a success in so many ways.TPM Sister #102 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #7 October 4, 2010 Great job, Ladies! 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
matthias 0 #8 October 5, 2010 Wasn't able to jump after injuring my shoulder on a friday jump, but decided to stay the whole weekend to see how everything turned out. I lost my mom to cancer so I volunteered to help out however I could, but with my left arm in a sling and half conscious from the pain-killers, I wasn't much good to anyone.But just being there and being a part of the excitement as the record was topped 5 times was well worth it. Congrats to all the jumpers involved in the record. _________________________________________ trance/house mixes for download: www.djmattm.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,545 #9 October 5, 2010 So that was you I was talking to Friday night! Wendy P.There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,545 #10 October 5, 2010 While I'm at it, I'd like to thank a lot of folks who helped make this possible; the sponsors Skydive Spaceland (very generous with slots, raffle donation, logistics, etc) Skyventure Colorado Skydive Houston Skydive San Marcos ADS Sports Eyewear Maui Jim Sunglasses Storrie Parachute Works Feisty Air Productions (Stacey Carl) Vertical Video (Perry Perkins) Non-Skydiving Sponsors: HEB Home Depot Landon Winery Merle Norman Cosmetics The many volunteers who helped, including Kirsten, Laura, Ginger, and Jan, as well as the judges Christy Hitchens, Tom Jenkins, and Bill Schmitt And, of course, the jumpers. Current record holders: Angela Batiz Angelee Jones Brandy Verhalen Brittany Sanchez Carol Lee Justus Cassandra Rutherford Cassi McGahee Cherie Berke Debbie Grannum Denise Anderson Diana Hu Diane Chamberlain Erika Ploehn Gulcin Gilbert Helaine Rumaner Janet Garcia Janet Jernigan Janet Mazur Jenn Hinson Kara Latimer Karen Bilder Kelly Woods Kristi Wiley-Bell Larissa Nichols Leah Blache-Bessonette Liz Sass Lori Mitchell Mandy Schroder Marian Sparks Marina Beretta Mariushka Lovera Nikie Lundy Robbin Schmitt Stacey Curry Susan Duke Valentina Trajanovska Wendy Parrish Wendy Trueheart And temporary record holders (they could only stay Saturday, so their record lasted about 23 hours) Val Ruda Aki Ohinata Wendy P.There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnMitchell 16 #11 October 5, 2010 Nice job. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,545 #12 August 27, 2011 We're doing it again this year, only this time there's formal organizing for the guys, and for women who either don't want to or aren't experienced enough to participate. More fun is planned for everyone! October 8 and 9 -- details are in the events forum (where they belong ) Wendy P. There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
