lisamariewillbe 1 #1 June 29, 2006 Went motor boating today for the beer time .... did a swim call and decided that I had gotten good enough at this swimming thing to try it without the lifevest. I tried the above water kind which hasnt been a strong suit, plus it was the first time in the middle of a deep lake. Needless to say my boyfriend wasnt to close and when I went under I got really disoriented and couldnt find the surface and think I took a breath under the water. See why I hated water?... but he dragged me up and after coughing up water I was fine but freaked for a bit.... Then the real fun happened..... I went tubing for the first time... Talk about scarey fun .... eventually after I taunted him Nathan sped it up and started turns I swear hitting that water at the speed I was, does not make for comfortable sitting.... and I only have 3 loose teeth since my face broke my fall and I eventually found my swim suit bottoms... and sadly yes there is video When I learned to drive and he went in the tube, he under-estimated me and when I made him fly off he said it felt like he got hit in the nuts by two strong women... So others experience tubing and boating?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
yamtx73 0 #2 June 29, 2006 and you gave up skydiving because it's too dangerous??The only naturals in this sport shit thru feathers... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lisamariewillbe 1 #3 June 29, 2006 The only dangerous part was losing the swim suit 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
MF42 0 #4 June 29, 2006 Sounds like a lot of fun except for the drowning and knocking teeth loose parts. Matt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lisamariewillbe 1 #5 June 29, 2006 Quoteknocking teeth loose parts. My face just finally was feeling healed from Dublin 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
marks 0 #6 June 29, 2006 if you ever find yourself under water and don't know which way is up. blow a bubble out your nose and watch which way it goes. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites lisamariewillbe 1 #7 June 29, 2006 It had more to do with still being freaked in water, Ive only learned to swim a few weeks ago. Im going to now take formal lessons. It was completley freaky and scarey, thanks for the tip I will try that in the pool tomorrowSudsy 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 guppie01 0 #8 June 29, 2006 Glad you're okay sweetie! mwaaah! g"Let's do something romantic this Saturday... how bout we bust out the restraints?" Raddest Ho this side of Jersey #1 - MISS YOU OMG, is she okay? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites lisamariewillbe 1 #9 June 29, 2006 Thanks it was a complete blast except for the going under thing. My favorite part was just laying on the back of the boat while driving...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 JohnRich 4 #10 June 29, 2006 QuoteIt had more to do with still being freaked in water, Ive only learned to swim a few weeks ago... ...then you should have kept the flotation vest on. Doh! Be careful out there. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites lisamariewillbe 1 #11 June 29, 2006 Quote.then you should have kept the flotation vest on. Doh! I didnt realize I was still freaked out. I thought since I had done so well that I was over the fears. My problem was once I realized I wasnt above water that I started to panic... but I am learning and will continue... loving the world of water...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 skydivermom 0 #12 June 29, 2006 I'm glad you are learning how to swim. There are too many gorgeous places to swim here in Central Texas!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 masterrig 1 #13 June 29, 2006 QuoteI'm glad you are learning how to swim. There are too many gorgeous places to swim here in Central Texas! ____________________________________ That's a true story! Here in West Texas, it's slim pickins! Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites DeNReN 0 #14 June 29, 2006 the real fun begins when you have 2 tubes tied at equal lengths and u can battle with another person Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites tr027 0 #15 June 29, 2006 Another fun one is those flying boards. Just remember to keep the boat speed under control or you could get too much air and possibly wipeout with serious results."The evil of the world is made possible by nothing but the sanction you give it. " -John Galt from Atlas Shrugged, 1957 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites skydivermom 0 #16 June 29, 2006 We went floating down the Guadalupe the summer after we were married...and MAN what a disaster. My husband and his brother wanted to take a raft even though I told them many times that tubes were better. Well lo and behold we wrapped the stupid thing around a tree stump, lost two of our paddles, and floated the rest of the river with a raft full of water, with ONE paddle. Now we just stick to the Frio River.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 Steel 0 #17 June 29, 2006 Quotethe real fun begins when you have 2 tubes tied at equal lengths and u can battle with another person The real fun is when you learn how to slalom. I can't stand 2 skiis. I think I have convinced my girlfreind to try and get up on my shoulders for a picture. (I will do 2 skiis for that.) I even went so far as to break down and by a wakeboard. Tomorrow I will be getting my mastercraft stars and stripes. But if there is one thing I refuse to waste any time on its a tube or a knee board. I think knee boards were invented for people who were to afraid to ski and tubes for people who were to afraid to knee board. Then again if you're having fun with it all the power to you. I just think you all should consider taking off the training wheels, after all you are skydivers so I expect better. ,If I could make a wish, I think I'd pass. Can't think of anything I need No cigarettes, no sleep, no light, no sound. Nothing to eat, no books to read. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites JohnnyD 0 #18 June 29, 2006 QuoteThanks it was a complete blast except for the going under thing.... #1 - Relax! Here's the thing - you float. If you relax, you will naturally begin to go to the surface. Swim that way. The bubble trick is cute, but in dark water, it doesn't work so well. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites marks 0 #19 June 29, 2006 QuoteQuoteThanks it was a complete blast except for the going under thing.... #1 - Relax! Here's the thing - you float. If you relax, you will naturally begin to go to the surface. Swim that way. The bubble trick is cute, but in dark water, it doesn't work so well. she wont float dude, i promise you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites JohnnyD 0 #20 June 29, 2006 Quote she wont float dude, i promise you. This ought to be good -- Why? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Brains 2 #21 June 29, 2006 QuoteQuote she wont float dude, i promise you. This ought to be good -- Why? simple, ZERO fat Never look down on someone, unless they are going down on you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites gmittar 0 #22 June 29, 2006 QuoteQuoteThanks it was a complete blast except for the going under thing.... #1 - Relax! Here's the thing - you float. If you relax, you will naturally begin to go to the surface. Swim that way. The bubble trick is cute, but in dark water, it doesn't work so well. Um, most of us float. I've been swimming my whole life, I'm not an expert, but even with expert instruction, I've never ever floated by relaxing. I always end up doing this slow slide to the bottom, it's weird. |>.<| Seriously, W.T.F. mate? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites lisamariewillbe 1 #23 June 29, 2006 Nope I dont float we tried that several times... my arms will float up but not my bodySudsy 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 Icon134 0 #24 June 29, 2006 QuoteSo others experience tubing and boating? This one time at band camp... no wait that's a different story... When I was younger my Dad bought a speed boat (outboard/119 HP, 16-18 footer) nothing too fancy... occasionally we would take it out to do some water skiiing... we never got very good at it but we had a little bit of fun. One day out on Lake Michigan with my brother (Mike), my dad, and myself... we had finished up playing on the lake for the day and were getting ready to head in for the night. Mike was the last one out and wanted to stay on the skis until we were closer (relatively speaking) to the Channel. As we were approaching I look to my dad and ask if I should give Mike the kill signal (i.e. we're stopping, be prepared...) My dad says... "Naw, don't worry about it. This Wake here will get him..." and sure enough my brother did a nice face plant... and lost one of the skis... Livin' on the Edge... sleeping with my rigger's wife... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites lisamariewillbe 1 #25 June 29, 2006 QuoteI just think you all should consider taking off the training wheels, after all you are skydivers so I expect better. Nah considering I still can not hold my own in the water the training wheels stay on. I just learned to swim, just had my first experience in a lake yesterday. Id rather not die this week. Its a completley new world for me, and Im proud I even learned to swim so Im going slow in the progression. Once I can tread water and not panic in the water then I will try more things... for now Ill stick to the training wheels... Oh and speaking of training wheels, its being threatened that I will ride a bike soon... and I already checked they dont have training wheels for adult bikes 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 Prev 1 2 Next Page 1 of 2 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. 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lisamariewillbe 1 #7 June 29, 2006 It had more to do with still being freaked in water, Ive only learned to swim a few weeks ago. Im going to now take formal lessons. It was completley freaky and scarey, thanks for the tip I will try that in the pool tomorrowSudsy 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
guppie01 0 #8 June 29, 2006 Glad you're okay sweetie! mwaaah! g"Let's do something romantic this Saturday... how bout we bust out the restraints?" Raddest Ho this side of Jersey #1 - MISS YOU OMG, is she okay? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lisamariewillbe 1 #9 June 29, 2006 Thanks it was a complete blast except for the going under thing. My favorite part was just laying on the back of the boat while driving...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
JohnRich 4 #10 June 29, 2006 QuoteIt had more to do with still being freaked in water, Ive only learned to swim a few weeks ago... ...then you should have kept the flotation vest on. Doh! Be careful out there. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lisamariewillbe 1 #11 June 29, 2006 Quote.then you should have kept the flotation vest on. Doh! I didnt realize I was still freaked out. I thought since I had done so well that I was over the fears. My problem was once I realized I wasnt above water that I started to panic... but I am learning and will continue... loving the world of water...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
skydivermom 0 #12 June 29, 2006 I'm glad you are learning how to swim. There are too many gorgeous places to swim here in Central Texas!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
masterrig 1 #13 June 29, 2006 QuoteI'm glad you are learning how to swim. There are too many gorgeous places to swim here in Central Texas! ____________________________________ That's a true story! Here in West Texas, it's slim pickins! Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DeNReN 0 #14 June 29, 2006 the real fun begins when you have 2 tubes tied at equal lengths and u can battle with another person Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tr027 0 #15 June 29, 2006 Another fun one is those flying boards. Just remember to keep the boat speed under control or you could get too much air and possibly wipeout with serious results."The evil of the world is made possible by nothing but the sanction you give it. " -John Galt from Atlas Shrugged, 1957 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydivermom 0 #16 June 29, 2006 We went floating down the Guadalupe the summer after we were married...and MAN what a disaster. My husband and his brother wanted to take a raft even though I told them many times that tubes were better. Well lo and behold we wrapped the stupid thing around a tree stump, lost two of our paddles, and floated the rest of the river with a raft full of water, with ONE paddle. Now we just stick to the Frio River.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
Steel 0 #17 June 29, 2006 Quotethe real fun begins when you have 2 tubes tied at equal lengths and u can battle with another person The real fun is when you learn how to slalom. I can't stand 2 skiis. I think I have convinced my girlfreind to try and get up on my shoulders for a picture. (I will do 2 skiis for that.) I even went so far as to break down and by a wakeboard. Tomorrow I will be getting my mastercraft stars and stripes. But if there is one thing I refuse to waste any time on its a tube or a knee board. I think knee boards were invented for people who were to afraid to ski and tubes for people who were to afraid to knee board. Then again if you're having fun with it all the power to you. I just think you all should consider taking off the training wheels, after all you are skydivers so I expect better. ,If I could make a wish, I think I'd pass. Can't think of anything I need No cigarettes, no sleep, no light, no sound. Nothing to eat, no books to read. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnnyD 0 #18 June 29, 2006 QuoteThanks it was a complete blast except for the going under thing.... #1 - Relax! Here's the thing - you float. If you relax, you will naturally begin to go to the surface. Swim that way. The bubble trick is cute, but in dark water, it doesn't work so well. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marks 0 #19 June 29, 2006 QuoteQuoteThanks it was a complete blast except for the going under thing.... #1 - Relax! Here's the thing - you float. If you relax, you will naturally begin to go to the surface. Swim that way. The bubble trick is cute, but in dark water, it doesn't work so well. she wont float dude, i promise you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnnyD 0 #20 June 29, 2006 Quote she wont float dude, i promise you. This ought to be good -- Why? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brains 2 #21 June 29, 2006 QuoteQuote she wont float dude, i promise you. This ought to be good -- Why? simple, ZERO fat Never look down on someone, unless they are going down on you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gmittar 0 #22 June 29, 2006 QuoteQuoteThanks it was a complete blast except for the going under thing.... #1 - Relax! Here's the thing - you float. If you relax, you will naturally begin to go to the surface. Swim that way. The bubble trick is cute, but in dark water, it doesn't work so well. Um, most of us float. I've been swimming my whole life, I'm not an expert, but even with expert instruction, I've never ever floated by relaxing. I always end up doing this slow slide to the bottom, it's weird. |>.<| Seriously, W.T.F. mate? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lisamariewillbe 1 #23 June 29, 2006 Nope I dont float we tried that several times... my arms will float up but not my bodySudsy 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
Icon134 0 #24 June 29, 2006 QuoteSo others experience tubing and boating? This one time at band camp... no wait that's a different story... When I was younger my Dad bought a speed boat (outboard/119 HP, 16-18 footer) nothing too fancy... occasionally we would take it out to do some water skiiing... we never got very good at it but we had a little bit of fun. One day out on Lake Michigan with my brother (Mike), my dad, and myself... we had finished up playing on the lake for the day and were getting ready to head in for the night. Mike was the last one out and wanted to stay on the skis until we were closer (relatively speaking) to the Channel. As we were approaching I look to my dad and ask if I should give Mike the kill signal (i.e. we're stopping, be prepared...) My dad says... "Naw, don't worry about it. This Wake here will get him..." and sure enough my brother did a nice face plant... and lost one of the skis... Livin' on the Edge... sleeping with my rigger's wife... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lisamariewillbe 1 #25 June 29, 2006 QuoteI just think you all should consider taking off the training wheels, after all you are skydivers so I expect better. Nah considering I still can not hold my own in the water the training wheels stay on. I just learned to swim, just had my first experience in a lake yesterday. Id rather not die this week. Its a completley new world for me, and Im proud I even learned to swim so Im going slow in the progression. Once I can tread water and not panic in the water then I will try more things... for now Ill stick to the training wheels... Oh and speaking of training wheels, its being threatened that I will ride a bike soon... and I already checked they dont have training wheels for adult bikes 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
