airtwardo 7 #26 March 10, 2011 Quote My favorite was after landing out by the Rock House in Perris after a 40-way with a bad spot. I stuck my thumb out and an ancient pickup truck stopped and the driver, a grizzled old timer in coveralls, waved me into the cab. We drove about a mile in silence until he finally said, "Skydiver, eh?" "Yes, sir," I answered. Figuring now I'd have to answer all the standard whuffo questions. But after another mile or so all he said was, "You're not too good at it, are you?" NickD ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
happythoughts 0 #27 March 10, 2011 landed next to a field that was a nearby persons garden. they gave us a ride all the way to the dz, but refused the offer of a free beer and left immediately. ;) also, saw a CRW group at wffc come back from a demo... in the back of a cattle truck. riding in style. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWFlyer 2 #28 March 10, 2011 Quote As a result of a very bad spot, I got a ride with a Texas DPS officer! Sure raised some eyebrows among some back at the DZ! I landed on the Washington State Patrol's high-speed driving training course and had to be retrieved by a couple state troopers. No one was training that day so the whole facility was completely locked down. They only drove me as far as the exit to the state property where a truck from the DZ was waiting for me. Once they confirmed I didn't need any medical attention we had some good laughs about whether I should be arrested for trespassing. "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
airtwardo 7 #29 March 10, 2011 Quote Quote As a result of a very bad spot, I got a ride with a Texas DPS officer! Sure raised some eyebrows among some back at the DZ! I landed on the Washington State Patrol's high-speed driving training course and had to be retrieved by a couple state troopers. No one was training that day so the whole facility was completely locked down. They only drove me as far as the exit to the state property where a truck from the DZ was waiting for me. Once they confirmed I didn't need any medical attention we had some good laughs about whether I should be arrested for trespassing. One New Years Day we did a cross country toward my old home town in Illinois, getting low over the city I thought it would be cool to land in my old High School stadium. It's a hugh bowl stadium that was bulit way back when, by the WPA... Only problem....it was locked and I couldn't get OUT! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterrig 1 #30 March 10, 2011 Quote Quote As a result of a very bad spot, I got a ride with a Texas DPS officer! Sure raised some eyebrows among some back at the DZ! I landed on the Washington State Patrol's high-speed driving training course and had to be retrieved by a couple state troopers. No one was training that day so the whole facility was completely locked down. They only drove me as far as the exit to the state property where a truck from the DZ was waiting for me. Once they confirmed I didn't need any medical attention we had some good laughs about whether I should be arrested for trespassing. Good Lord! That could've been real ugly, had the place been 'open for business'! The really good part is, you were O.K. and able to laugh about it. Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWFlyer 2 #31 March 10, 2011 Quote Quote Quote As a result of a very bad spot, I got a ride with a Texas DPS officer! Sure raised some eyebrows among some back at the DZ! I landed on the Washington State Patrol's high-speed driving training course and had to be retrieved by a couple state troopers. No one was training that day so the whole facility was completely locked down. They only drove me as far as the exit to the state property where a truck from the DZ was waiting for me. Once they confirmed I didn't need any medical attention we had some good laughs about whether I should be arrested for trespassing. Good Lord! That could've been real ugly, had the place been 'open for business'! The really good part is, you were O.K. and able to laugh about it. Chuck I made it onto one of the small patches of grass off the course itself, but yes, it was nice not to have to worry about dodging cars to get there. Worst case scenario I would have landed on empty tarmac."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
TEB6363 0 #32 March 10, 2011 The best ride - well most memorable... Truck and horse trailer - on a minimum security PRISON!!! The "farm worker" could only drive us back to the "office." Where we could call from security and have someone from the DZ come pick us up. Once the plane takes off, you're gonna have to land - Might as well jump out!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
popsjumper 2 #33 March 10, 2011 My best ride was at Dublin where a tanked, dead-ass drunk wacko and his buddy in an SUV picked me up after a cutaway. He showed me where my shit landed but we couldn't see it from the edge of the field. Turned out the dude was one helluva a good guy and we periodically trade razz here on DZ.com My reality and yours are quite different. I think we're all Bozos on this bus. Falcon5232, SCS8170, SCSA353, POPS9398, DS239 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 34 #34 March 11, 2011 Quote Quote Quote As a result of a very bad spot, I got a ride with a Texas DPS officer! Sure raised some eyebrows among some back at the DZ! I landed on the Washington State Patrol's high-speed driving training course and had to be retrieved by a couple state troopers. No one was training that day so the whole facility was completely locked down. They only drove me as far as the exit to the state property where a truck from the DZ was waiting for me. Once they confirmed I didn't need any medical attention we had some good laughs about whether I should be arrested for trespassing. One New Years Day we did a cross country toward my old home town in Illinois, getting low over the city I thought it would be cool to land in my old High School stadium. It's a hugh bowl stadium that was bulit way back when, by the WPA... Only problem....it was locked and I couldn't get OUT! I hosed myself one time on a CRW jump by catching a cutaway main on my foot and spending a few thousand feet trying to haul it in between my knees. There was no way I was getting back to the DZ, and I was directly over a high school. The only real viable place to land was where else? The football stadium! I made a nice landing on the 50 in an empty house. "Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydivermom 0 #35 March 11, 2011 Awesome stories John! Mrs. WaltAppel All things work together for good to them that love God...Romans 8:28 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydivermom 0 #36 March 11, 2011 Quote Quote My favorite was after landing out by the Rock House in Perris after a 40-way with a bad spot. I stuck my thumb out and an ancient pickup truck stopped and the driver, a grizzled old timer in coveralls, waved me into the cab. We drove about a mile in silence until he finally said, "Skydiver, eh?" "Yes, sir," I answered. Figuring now I'd have to answer all the standard whuffo questions. But after another mile or so all he said was, "You're not too good at it, are you?" NickD LOL!Mrs. WaltAppel All things work together for good to them that love God...Romans 8:28 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydivermom 0 #37 March 11, 2011 Well.....'Twardo and Billy....were you guys invited back to jump the stadiums when they were FULL? Mrs. WaltAppel All things work together for good to them that love God...Romans 8:28 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squirrel 0 #38 March 11, 2011 Skydive Crosskeys. My wife comes up short trying to make it back. She is not going to clear some trees, so turns and lands in a freshly manure-ed field, catches her foot on a plowed row, and face plants...not too far from a road. She stands up, crap now smeared all over her shirt, and, decides it would be best to take the shirt off. As she is doing so, she hears a truck lock up the tires! yeah, she got a ride back real easy. (oh, she had a sports bra on). ________________________________ Where is Darwin when you need him? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydivermom 0 #39 March 11, 2011 Quote Skydive Crosskeys. My wife comes up short trying to make it back. She is not going to clear some trees, so turns and lands in a freshly manure-ed field, catches her foot on a plowed row, and face plants...not too far from a road. She stands up, crap now smeared all over her shirt, and, decides it would be best to take the shirt off. As she is doing so, she hears a truck lock up the tires! yeah, she got a ride back real easy. (oh, she had a sports bra on). Well, it's nice to know there are still some skydiving chics who have to have a compelling reason to take off their shirts!Mrs. WaltAppel All things work together for good to them that love God...Romans 8:28 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #40 March 11, 2011 Quote Well.....'Twardo and Billy....were you guys invited back to jump the stadiums when they were FULL? Actually yeah!I jumped in for a football game, night of my 25th class reunion! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,590 #41 March 11, 2011 Quote It's a hugh bowl stadium that was bulit way back when, by the WPA... Only problem....it was locked and I couldn't get OUT! So who let you out...and why?"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
futuredivot 0 #42 March 11, 2011 That was your lucky day-We saw the chop and asked "who's that?". Nobody knew. I think we were the only ones that went out looking for you. If I'd know it was you... You are only as strong as the prey you devour Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
