bluepill 0 #26 October 28, 2009 All great - keep em coming getting lots of ideas. My effort is a bit more subtle: Should I go out or not? Been sitting by the door contemplating for 15 minutes. Finally the door opens, I stare out, frightened, excited, am I ready? What the hell, I leap out. I’m overwhelmed, I’m falling, was this a mistake? I pull the parachute, all is quite, I’m ecstatic. BP Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MrDree 0 #27 October 28, 2009 The green fields, the singing birds and the unsuspecting people, I can see them when I look down. The bright sun, the blue sky and the small airplane, I can see them when I look up. So here I am, between heaven and earth, ready to go to either one."One day, your life will flash before your eyes. Make sure it's worth watching." Dudeist Skydiver #101 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cheach 0 #28 October 28, 2009 Quote Ok Here's another true story. I knelt down next to my black rig and started to stow the brakes. A woman came up to me and stood over me. She asked what I was doing. I was on the next plane and had to pack quickly. Then she asked, "Why are you packing my rig?" . Way too funny...I would have watched, and not said anything until you finishedI woke up next to a blowup doll Ash....so what do you think? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slcooper 0 #29 October 28, 2009 QuoteThe green fields, the singing birds and the unsuspecting people, I can see them when I look down. The bright sun, the blue sky and the small airplane, I can see them when I look up. So here I am, between heaven and earth, ready to go to either one. VERY NICE!Why would anyone jump out of a perfectly good airplane? Cause the door was open! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 34 #30 October 28, 2009 Quote jump, pull, land, pack. jump, pull, land, pack. jump, pull, land, pack. jump, pull, land, pack. jump, pull, land, pack. jump, pull, land, pack. jump, pull, land, pack. jump, pull, land, pack. jump, pull, land, pack. jump, pull, land, pack. jump, pull, land, pack. jump, pull, land, pack. bonfire. beer. Only 12 jumps??? Pussy! "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
quade 4 #31 October 28, 2009 The "exactly 50 words" restriction makes it interesting. Quote Two and a half miles above the ground I crouched in the door. Below, the ground slowly crept by. My first solo. Think it through. Had I packed it right? Did I have full control over my body and emotions? Did I have the courage? Green light. Ready, set, go.quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BDashe 0 #32 October 28, 2009 I found myself sitting in a corner with a gaggle of mindless squawking geese. Though cute, my head began to hurt. I stood up, took some Advil to relieve my throbbing headache, and went to sit by the fire to rest my brain. Yup, some more time wasted on DZ.com. Edit- FYI not directed at anyone, or you quade, you were just last on the thread So there I was... Making friends and playing nice since 1983 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnRich 4 #33 October 28, 2009 Quote Quote Why fall? Skies call! That's all. MAN SMALL Why Fall Skies Call That's All! She asked for a short story, so I had to leave something out of the original. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MakeItHappen 15 #34 October 28, 2009 Here's some made up stories. I went to an airport to make my first ever skydive. The jumpmaster said, "After you jump, pull this cord to open your parachute. I asked, "What if that doesn't work?" He said, "Then pull this cord." I asked, "What happens if that doesn't work?" He said, "Isn't it obvious?" Skydivers know – the refreshing feel of cool air rushing around them as they fly towards the earth – dancing through the sky with the greatest of ease - the thrill of victory – the agony of the feet – a swoop towards the ground to stop perfectly – and most especially why birds sing. It's almost like the twitter game, only longer. .. Make It Happen Parachute History DiveMaker Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 4 #35 October 28, 2009 QuoteSkydivers know – the refreshing feel of cool air rushing around them as they fly towards the earth – dancing through the sky with the greatest of ease - the thrill of victory – the agony of the feet – a swoop towards the ground to stop perfectly – and most especially why birds sing. 49quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MakeItHappen 15 #36 October 28, 2009 Blame Bill Gates or the hyphens. Skydivers know – the refreshing feel of cool air rushing around them as they fly towards the earth – dancing through the sky with the greatest of ease - the thrill of victory – the agony of the feet – a swoop towards the ground to a perfect stop – and most especially why birds sing. We opened up the can of peas. We were cooking now. Little green dots were everywhere. There were many a pair of shooters taking pictures of the tiny green dots. The can of peas, dispersed by the wind, landed all over the countertops and floor. Ah, the good old days. .. Make It Happen Parachute History DiveMaker Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MrDree 0 #37 October 29, 2009 Thanks! "One day, your life will flash before your eyes. Make sure it's worth watching." Dudeist Skydiver #101 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Baksteen 84 #38 October 29, 2009 A weekend of hard skydiving. Shocked, I realise the red light is already on! I pull down my visor shouting DOOR!. Green light - mutter 'ready, set go - ARCH' and assume boxman. My motorbike slams on the asphalt. Did I just femur?"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
NaughtyMagpie 0 #39 October 29, 2009 QuoteQuoteThe green fields, the singing birds and the unsuspecting people, I can see them when I look down. The bright sun, the blue sky and the small airplane, I can see them when I look up. So here I am, between heaven and earth, ready to go to either one. VERY NICE! Love that too :) Nicely put.UK skydiver moving to British Columbia in early 2011 - any recommendations? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
