josheezammit 0 #1 March 1, 2007 i remember it like it was yesterday, i pulled up to a place i had not been to in years, i got out of the car and thought to myself, "I really should have started back sooner!" I remember the people around the place that were strangers that became friends and now most of which are long gone. I remember the smell of nylon in the buildings the nervousness that I got for just one jump and how I wanted so bad to fly like those other guys. 3 years ago I got my chance and now I would like to take a moment to thank those who have kept me wanting to come back for more: Racer42 who ever thought the good lord would give me a sarogate father, i love you old man, thanks for keeping my head in the right place. Brains you were the first skydiver to jump with me and not ask for money, I'll never forget that, ever. Fireflytx, you young lady are an inspiration to me, and a big sister too Diablita thank you syraya, thank you for everything, you are a great person, no matter how evil you claim to be. Squidly357, Ryan you make me want to be a stronger person, and to dedicate my life to the pursuit of Excellence in All things, thank you for being a brother, friend, and mentor to me. Professor, whoever knew that a computer nerd from IBM, with the smartest mouth on the planet, could be such a deeply humble and kind hearted human being. Thank you Ted for the Smiles and Laughs........and the weather hold halo. Douva, for being a kind friend and for the years of watching out for me, thank you. Retreved, for helping me find a place to start, and watching out for me. So many people come in contact with you in your life, the positive ones, leave an impact so that the greatness that permiates through their life, becomes evident in your life as well, for in that moment you became friends, you were touched, moved, cried out as invincible for the first time and you grew, you lived and you laughed, all of you on here that i know that is what you, have so graciously done for me. Ahh, what a wonderful world. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lisamariewillbe 1 #2 March 1, 2007 Happy sky birthday.Sudsy Fist: i don't think i'd ever say this Sudsy Fist: but you're looking damn sudsydoable in this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ladyflyer77 0 #3 March 1, 2007 Congrats, pleased to hear you still have the gevies for the sport. If I stand on my tip toes, I can see the weekend from here! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
racer42 0 #4 March 1, 2007 You have come a long way grasshopper. See you in the sky tommorrow.L.A.S.T. #24 Co-Founder Biscuit Brothers Freefly Team Electric Toaster #3 Co-Founder Team Non Sequitor Co-Founder Team Happy Sock Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Douva 0 #5 March 1, 2007 You've come a long way from your days of falling like an uncatchable anvil and tracking under 8-ways that exited six seconds before you. The circle is now complete. When I left you, you were but a learner. Now you are the master.I don't have an M.D. or a law degree. I have bachelor's in kicking ass and taking names. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
azdav 0 #6 March 1, 2007 Congrats dood! Your use of punctuation has really progressed. Sounds like your jumpin with some good folks, hope it continues for ya! Noooobody expects the Spanish Inquisition!!! M.P.F.C. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lindercles 0 #7 March 1, 2007 Happy skybirthday, bro. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gene03 0 #8 March 1, 2007 Wow dude great post. Isn't this what the sport is all about?“The only fool bigger than the person who knows it all is the person who argues with him. Stanislaw Jerzy Lec quotes (Polish writer, poet and satirist 1906-1966) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
porpoishead 8 #9 March 1, 2007 fucking awesome, right on bro!if you want a friend feed any animal Perry Farrell Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
popsjumper 2 #10 March 1, 2007 Congrats big guy!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
d_squared431 0 #11 March 2, 2007 I just have to point out that it works both ways. You thank so many who have made such an amazing difference in your life. Those individuals who you mentioned that have made a lasting impression that will last you a lifetime.. You have obviously done the same for them and so many others in the last three years. Therefore, I will end by saying … Happy Sky Birthday! TPM Sister#130ONTIG#1 I love vodka.I love vodka cause it rhymes with Tuaca~LisaH You having a clean thought is like billyvance having a clean post.iluvtofly Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydivermom 0 #12 March 2, 2007 You, my friend, were there for me when I first started in this incredible sport. As I lay on a couch somewhere near or in (I can't remember) the packing room at Skydive San Marcos, scared out of my mind, you prayed with me and brought a peace to me that I really needed. Thank you for being there and sharing that with me. You definately paid it forward. Congratulations guy!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
MattFallsFast 0 #13 March 2, 2007 I'm sitting here crying in my vino..this is as touching as the end of Stand By Me! Buddy, you're one in a million you (and that hair, that beautiful f@cking hair...) are awesome. Keep up the ministry (lord knows these kids today need your sage advice) and keep up the jumping (lord knows Racer42 can't skydive without ya). I really can't wait to get back to the States, get up in a plane and watch you drop outta that b*tch. It's truly a sight to behold. Sei un bravo regazzo. (You're a good lad, Josh.) PS-Oh she is evil, she's an 'evil genius'. ;) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Douva 0 #14 March 2, 2007 QuoteI'm sitting here crying in my vino..this is as touching as the end of Stand By Me! I never had any friends later on like the ones I had when I was twelve twenty-four. Jesus, does anyone?I don't have an M.D. or a law degree. I have bachelor's in kicking ass and taking names. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites