philly51 0 #76 January 16, 2008 Due to my spotting experience, I now know exactly where I will land when I fall off a curb. Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, Shouting "...holy shit...what a ride!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nerdgirl 0 #77 January 17, 2008 Quote being able to make quick and critical decisions under pressure (taken from my resume) Like the way you phrased that. ~~~~~~~~~~ Being able to organize a *successful* 10-way out of a King Air in which the 200-jump wonder and 25+ year skydiver (who now only makes 50 jumps a year) are challenged as well as the 5000+ jumper – useful skill set for strategizing & working with people from disparate backgrounds. VR/Marg Act as if everything you do matters, while laughing at yourself for thinking anything you do matters. Tibetan Buddhist saying Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Baksteen 84 #78 January 17, 2008 I have learned how to rescue a conversation that is in danger of stalling into awkward silence. My friends know that all they need to do is ask: "So, made any jumps lately?""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
lippy 918 #79 January 17, 2008 I've learned how to open a non-twist off beer with a cigarette lighter. New Orleans Skydive was a Heineken DZ.I got nuthin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Baksteen 84 #80 January 17, 2008 Pshaw.. impressive. Opening a twist off beer with a lighter, now that would be an accomplishment Not that I can do either; we got beer on draft or draught or however you spell it. "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
riggerrob 643 #81 January 17, 2008 Quote Cutting away when you're being dragged down by a ball of shit. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Been there! Done that! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riggerrob 643 #82 January 17, 2008 Quote Pshaw.. impressive. Opening a twist off beer with a lighter, now that would be an accomplishment Not that I can do either; we got beer on draft or draught or however you spell it. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> "D A F T" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
