adventurechick 0 #1 December 21, 2006 Tonight after I talked with my mom more about skydiving and the training I want to do and future plans to volunteer for airdrop assist (after I graduate from school) my mom actually told me she was proud of me. I have not heard those words uttered from her all year ever since I started this sport, and it definitely brought tears to my eyes. PMS #449 TPM #80 Muff Brother #3860 SCR #14705 Dirty Sanchez #233 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rainbo 0 #2 December 21, 2006 Awww....Rainbo TheSpeedTriple - Speed is everything "Blessed are those who can give without remembering, and take without forgetting." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adventurechick 0 #3 December 21, 2006 She has hated this sport all along and has never shown any support.... this is definitely a huge step!! PMS #449 TPM #80 Muff Brother #3860 SCR #14705 Dirty Sanchez #233 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rainbo 0 #4 December 21, 2006 Yeah parents are like that a lot with this sport. Took mine some getting used to but then I always had them wondering. I even got to dock on my dad finally during his first tandem a few years back, he was 68 at the time. I guess something about retirement changed him. Maybe one day you'll get to do it with your momRainbo TheSpeedTriple - Speed is everything "Blessed are those who can give without remembering, and take without forgetting." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bob.dino 1 #5 December 21, 2006 QuoteMaybe one day you'll get to do it with your mom Dirty minded bastard Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cloudi 0 #6 December 21, 2006 <attempting to halt the ugly, demented turn the thread is going...> That's fantastic Gail! I'm pretty fortunate in that my Mom was supportive (probably just biting her hand) since day one. I did my first jump on Mother's Day, after all! She has every reason to be proud of you. You are a kick-ass skydiving sister and you make us all proud! Big hugs and pats on back girl! Kim Watch as I attempt, with no slight of hand, to apply logic and reason. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jcd11235 0 #7 December 21, 2006 Next step, talk her into getting her riggers ticket. Math tutoring available. Only $6! per hour! First lesson: Factorials! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
popsjumper 2 #8 December 21, 2006 Have you herad of Remote Area Medical (RAM)? http://www.ramusa.org/ They do medical assistance to backwoods areas that don't get regular service and do airdrops and parachuting into places setting up medical services. You don't have to be a doctor to participate...they always need support services to go along with the doctors, dentists, etc. dBattman is a member and can tell you more details.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
airtwardo 7 #9 December 21, 2006 QuoteTonight after I talked with my mom more about skydiving and the training I want to do and future plans to volunteer for airdrop assist (after I graduate from school) my mom actually told me she was proud of me. I have not heard those words uttered from her all year ever since I started this sport, and it definitely brought tears to my eyes. No doubt it means a whole lot more coming from Mom... But for what ever it's worth, WE'RE ALL proud of you! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adventurechick 0 #10 December 21, 2006 QuoteThat's fantastic Gail! I'm pretty fortunate in that my Mom was supportive (probably just biting her hand) since day one. I did my first jump on Mother's Day, after all! She has every reason to be proud of you. You are a kick-ass skydiving sister and you make us all proud! Big hugs and pats on back girl! Thanks girl!! Really, you are such a sweetie!! You make skydiving/flying easy... you're a wonderful flyer and you have such a sweet spirit! You and Laticia should come over for dinner in January after I move into my new place!! **muah** girl!! ~gail PMS #449 TPM #80 Muff Brother #3860 SCR #14705 Dirty Sanchez #233 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adventurechick 0 #11 December 21, 2006 QuoteHave you herad of Remote Area Medical (RAM)? http://www.ramusa.org/ They do medical assistance to backwoods areas that don't get regular service and do airdrops and parachuting into places setting up medical services. You don't have to be a doctor to participate...they always need support services to go along with the doctors, dentists, etc. dBattman is a member and can tell you more details. Checking it out right now... Thanks Andy!!! PMS #449 TPM #80 Muff Brother #3860 SCR #14705 Dirty Sanchez #233 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adventurechick 0 #12 December 21, 2006 QuoteNo doubt it means a whole lot more coming from Mom... But for what ever it's worth, WE'RE ALL proud of you! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you, Walt!! Really, that is sweet! You going to skyfest again this year?? I hope to see you there! ~gail PMS #449 TPM #80 Muff Brother #3860 SCR #14705 Dirty Sanchez #233 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #13 December 21, 2006 QuoteQuote But for what ever it's worth, WE'RE ALL proud of you! I'm NotYou are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites gonzalesna 0 #14 December 21, 2006 My dad is kinda neutral... gives the usual whuffo comment... "Why would you ever want to jump out of a perfectly good airplane?" I always reply with a different smart ass answer... the next one will be because someone farted in the plane... http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/forum/gforum.cgi?post=498123;search_string=fart%20in%20plane;#498123 http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/forum/gforum.cgi?post=2571336;search_string=fart%20story;#2571336 My mom first said she didn't want to know when I was jumping till after I was back on the ground. (Of course, I called her right before I jumped) Since then, she's made a tandem out in Perris and wants to jump again.Some people refrain from beating a dead horse. Personally, I find a myriad of entertainment value when beating it until it becomes a horse-smoothie. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites cocheese 0 #15 December 21, 2006 Well, not to sound like your mom or bring tears to your eyes but, I've been really proud of you for some time. If i could keep up with you, I'd be chasin ya. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Squeak 17 #16 December 21, 2006 QuoteWell, not to sound like your mom or bring tears to your eyes but, I've been really proud of you for some time. If i could keep up with you, I'd be chasin ya. tak tsk tskYou are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites adventurechick 0 #17 December 21, 2006 QuoteI'm Not Aww, Squeak's not showin the love.... PMS #449 TPM #80 Muff Brother #3860 SCR #14705 Dirty Sanchez #233 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
gonzalesna 0 #14 December 21, 2006 My dad is kinda neutral... gives the usual whuffo comment... "Why would you ever want to jump out of a perfectly good airplane?" I always reply with a different smart ass answer... the next one will be because someone farted in the plane... http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/forum/gforum.cgi?post=498123;search_string=fart%20in%20plane;#498123 http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/forum/gforum.cgi?post=2571336;search_string=fart%20story;#2571336 My mom first said she didn't want to know when I was jumping till after I was back on the ground. (Of course, I called her right before I jumped) Since then, she's made a tandem out in Perris and wants to jump again.Some people refrain from beating a dead horse. Personally, I find a myriad of entertainment value when beating it until it becomes a horse-smoothie. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cocheese 0 #15 December 21, 2006 Well, not to sound like your mom or bring tears to your eyes but, I've been really proud of you for some time. If i could keep up with you, I'd be chasin ya. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #16 December 21, 2006 QuoteWell, not to sound like your mom or bring tears to your eyes but, I've been really proud of you for some time. If i could keep up with you, I'd be chasin ya. tak tsk tskYou are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adventurechick 0 #17 December 21, 2006 QuoteI'm Not Aww, Squeak's not showin the love.... PMS #449 TPM #80 Muff Brother #3860 SCR #14705 Dirty Sanchez #233 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
