skydivermom 0 #1 April 2, 2006 He used his incredible gift of teaching!....and helped me finish my 'A' license requirements! From packing to spotting, to finally docking and tracking, Walt has played a HUGE part in my skydiving career, and I've only just begun. Seems like he always had the right words and the perfect technique that made me just GET it! Gives new meaning to the phrase "a lightbulb just went off!" I'm glad he took video of our jumps today, because I will NEVER forget the day I got my 'A'. So yes, behind all those horrendous stories, there is a really, really awesome guy! Thanks Walt, you MADE MY DAY!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
waltappel 1 #2 April 2, 2006 QuoteHe used his incredible gift of teaching!....and helped me finish my 'A' license requirements! From packing to spotting, to finally docking and tracking, Walt has played a HUGE part in my skydiving career, and I've only just begun. Seems like he always had the right words and the perfect technique that made me just GET it! Gives new meaning to the phrase "a lightbulb just went off!" I'm glad he took video of our jumps today, because I will NEVER forget the day I got my 'A'. So yes, behind all those horrendous stories, there is a really, really awesome guy! Thanks Walt, you MADE MY DAY! My pleasure!Walt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gofast_ER 0 #3 April 2, 2006 great job tracking I may not agree with what you have to say but i'll defend to the death your right to say it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkydiveStMarys 0 #4 April 2, 2006 Yeah!!! Kathleen!!! Congrats!!!!! BobbiA miracle is not defined by an event. A miracle is defined by gratitude. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beverly 1 #5 April 2, 2006 That is wicked, Well done! I think true friendship is under-rated Twitter: @Dreamskygirlsa Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ladyhawke 0 #6 April 2, 2006 Skydivermom, It's so great to hear you got those last few requirements done! The day I met you at SSM, you were so close and now you're done! Way to go and congrats! (big hug) Hope the move goes well and I look forward to seeing you at the dz!"It is our choices that show what we truly are far more than our abilities." - A. Dumbledore Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #7 April 2, 2006 Quotebehind all those horrendous stories *** I kinda LIKE Walt's stories! Makes me realize....no matter how BAD things get for ME....Walt had the Glory Hole! Congrats on the License! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
waltappel 1 #9 April 2, 2006 QuoteQuotebehind all those horrendous stories Quote I kinda LIKE Walt's stories! Makes me realize....no matter how BAD things get for ME....Walt had the Glory Hole! I've been branded for life for that one, but it's still really funny! I'm pretty sure you've got stories at *least* that bad, but you're smart enough not to post 'em! Walt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy_Copland 0 #10 April 2, 2006 Massive Congrats Funny i like Walts stories aswell 1338 People aint made of nothin' but water and shit. Until morale improves, the beatings will continue. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterrig 1 #11 April 2, 2006 How cool! Congratulations! How lucky for you, to have someone like Walt to help you. WOW! Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cocheese 0 #12 April 2, 2006 Well you get credit too. Good job. Walt, keep her off the 12 eggs a day diet will ya ? Another happy day in dz.com happy land. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
waltappel 1 #13 April 2, 2006 QuoteHow cool! Congratulations! How lucky for you, to have someone like Walt to help you. WOW! Chuck Actually, it was really cool for me having the privilege of being there. She had to do some swooping and docking and a redock to finish off her license. She is a lightweight so her fall rate is a bit slower than most. We put a weight vest with about 10 lbs on her and planned the exit and dive. Shit, you should have seen her!!!!! We exited and I flew a fair distance behind her and hung out waiting for her to swoop down and over to me. To say the least, she didn't waste any time. This was a woman on a mission! She flew in clean, let go, backed out, and redocked again. This was not a matter of a few feet, either. We both backed up when she let go, so she had to cover at least 20 to 30 feet. She zoomed right in, stopped on a dime and grabbed my wrists so cleanly, I was absolutely amazed. After that we let go again and I backed way the hell down and out. No problem for Kathleen! Once again, she flew right in for a clean dock. I was shooting video, so we got positive proof that she DESERVES that license. She needed to clean up her tracking a little bit, so we worked on that on the ground, went up and I shot video of her tracking. Man, she *nailed* it!!!! She had a good day, and as I said it was a privilege to be there to see it.Walt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
waltappel 1 #14 April 2, 2006 Quote Well you get credit too. Good job. Walt, keep her off the 12 eggs a day diet will ya ? Another happy day in dz.com happy land. She really deserves all the credit. I'm sure that she will end up a far better skydiver than I could ever hope to be. She's gonna be good. As for the diet, no worries. Shit, she's one of those really petite women who looks like she could eat three times her own weight every day and not gain an ounce! Walt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cocheese 0 #15 April 2, 2006 Yea, let's not discuss her weight. I don't think they ever found the kid that posted about Skymama's weight. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
waltappel 1 #16 April 2, 2006 Quote Yea, let's not discuss her weight. I don't think they ever found the kid that posted about Skymama's weight. Yeah, WTF was that guy thinking?!!!! I have been branded a freak for life from my postings and even *I* would not cross that line! Walt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #17 April 2, 2006 QuoteI have been branded a freak for life from my postings... *** Have not.... You're a HERO to many...a Mystery to most! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterrig 1 #18 April 2, 2006 QuoteQuoteHow cool! Congratulations! How lucky for you, to have someone like Walt to help you. WOW! Chuck Actually, it was really cool for me having the privilege of being there. She had to do some swooping and docking and a redock to finish off her license. She is a lightweight so her fall rate is a bit slower than most. We put a weight vest with about 10 lbs on her and planned the exit and dive. Shit, you should have seen her!!!!! We exited and I flew a fair distance behind her and hung out waiting for her to swoop down and over to me. To say the least, she didn't waste any time. This was a woman on a mission! She flew in clean, let go, backed out, and redocked again. This was not a matter of a few feet, either. We both backed up when she let go, so she had to cover at least 20 to 30 feet. She zoomed right in, stopped on a dime and grabbed my wrists so cleanly, I was absolutely amazed. After that we let go again and I backed way the hell down and out. No problem for Kathleen! Once again, she flew right in for a clean dock. I was shooting video, so we got positive proof that she DESERVES that license. She needed to clean up her tracking a little bit, so we worked on that on the ground, went up and I shot video of her tracking. Man, she *nailed* it!!!! She had a good day, and as I said it was a privilege to be there to see it.Walt ____________________________________ I think, that's GREAT! Dad-gum! It really tickles me to hear that. Maybe... you could put a little clip of the video here so we can see some o her jump. That'd be cool. It's just so cool to hear good things about good folks!!! Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterrig 1 #19 April 2, 2006 Quote Yea, let's not discuss her weight. I don't think they ever found the kid that posted about Skymama's weight. ____________________________ Yeah! I wuz talkin' wit Vinnie an' Louie... yeah! Dey took care o' dat guy! He won't be talkin' about nobody's weight no more! Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
waltappel 1 #20 April 2, 2006 Quote I think, that's GREAT! Dad-gum! It really tickles me to hear that. Maybe... you could put a little clip of the video here so we can see some o her jump. That'd be cool. It's just so cool to hear good things about good folks!!! Chuck Kathleen has the video so she can get it burned to a DVD today, but as soon as I get it back, I'll make a short version and see if I can get a couple of clean frame captures from it to post! She really nailed it yesterday!!! I was pretty much just a spectator, but damn--it was really something to see and I would absolutely love to share it!Walt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterrig 1 #21 April 2, 2006 QuoteQuote I think, that's GREAT! Dad-gum! It really tickles me to hear that. Maybe... you could put a little clip of the video here so we can see some o her jump. That'd be cool. It's just so cool to hear good things about good folks!!! Chuck Kathleen has the video so she can get it burned to a DVD today, but as soon as I get it back, I'll make a short version and see if I can get a couple of clean frame captures from it to post! She really nailed it yesterday!!! I was pretty much just a spectator, but damn--it was really something to see and I would absolutely love to share it!Walt ______________________________ That, would be too cool! I like to see things like that. I like to see someone do really good when they are really trying to accomplish something. She has proven that hard work does pay-off! I'll be watching for the video clip. Thanks, Walt. Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydivermom 0 #22 April 3, 2006 Well, I'm still in the clouds from yesterday.....not that we went through any clouds or anything It was a fabulous day to say the least. I took the video to the dz today and Jeff got it all burned on a CD with some really cool music...and then he couldn't get it to play! Something about the discs being invalid. UUUGGHH! I still have your tape, and I'll try again next week. It was two of my greatest jumps and it would be great to share the footage...especially since now I can track without looking like Little Mermaid in the sky Man, you Rock Walt!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
Broke 0 #23 April 3, 2006 Well since no one else said it... BEER!!! Divot your source for all things Hillbilly. Anvil Brother 84 SCR 14192 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
efs4ever 3 #24 April 3, 2006 QuoteHe used his incredible gift of teaching!....and helped me finish my 'A' license requirements! From packing to spotting, to finally docking and tracking, Walt has played a HUGE part in my skydiving career, and I've only just begun. Seems like he always had the right words and the perfect technique that made me just GET it! Gives new meaning to the phrase "a lightbulb just went off!" I'm glad he took video of our jumps today, because I will NEVER forget the day I got my 'A'. So yes, behind all those horrendous stories, there is a really, really awesome guy! Thanks Walt, you MADE MY DAY! Kathleen Yeah, instead of helping me with my #$%^ up computer system. ________________________Russell M. Webb D 7014 Attorney at Law 713 385 5676 https://www.tdcparole.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydivermom 0 #25 April 3, 2006 Well since no one else said it... BEER!!! __________________________________________________ Or in my case, ROOT beerMrs. 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
