PsychoBob 0 #26 August 17, 2005 ***Btw, I don't give a fuck about the things that your non-skydiver friends are interested in either!! Quote HAHAHAHAHAHA!!! See ya"I'm not a gynecologist but I will take a look at it" RB #1295, Smokey Sister #1, HellFish #658, Dirty Sanchez #194, Muff Brothers #3834, POPS #9614, Orfun Foster-Parent?" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites f1freak 0 #27 August 17, 2005 It does enrich my life, just sometimes more than others..... There have been times in my life that I didnt think about or do anything that wasnt related to skydiving. and there have been times that I have totaly quit, gave away my gear, totaly gave up jumping for over 2 years.....HAVE FUN... ...JUST DONT DIE Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites benforde 0 #28 August 17, 2005 If it's cheaper than therapy... either you are fine or you're not jumpin' enough! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites benforde 0 #29 August 17, 2005 Well then if that ever happens again, let me give you my number, for the 'giving your gear away' part! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites popsjumper 2 #30 August 17, 2005 I'm one of those who live, eat and breath skydiving. If I'm not doing it, I'm thinking about it and/or talking about it. (well, if I'm doing it, I'm also thinking about it, right?) Retired, no other interests, no other hobbies. 1 dimensional? Yes, and loving it. So far I've gotten really good at jumping out of airplanes. Now If I could only learn to skydive. 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 skybytch 273 #31 August 17, 2005 Quote I'm not so sure that's true . . . some people would LOVE to eat, breathe and sleep skydiving, but they don't have the funds. I don't necessarily think I fit in that category, but I would LOVE to be able to afford to jump MORE. I agree. According to my jump numbers to years in sport ratio I'd be considered a hobbyist. But I've been living and breathing skydiving since the day I started working in the skydiving industry (over ten years ago). You can only blow off so many bills for skydives before you find you have no money left for either. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Evelyn 0 #32 August 17, 2005 Skydiving has definitely enriched my life. I love having something that I am passionate about in my life. Sure, I have other things I'm passionate about, like my family and friends, but my life is more complete with skydiving and all the great friends I've made as a result of skydiving. I have put skydiving more in perspective (don't forego events with family and friends to skydive like I used to), but it is still my favorite way to spend a day Life is either a daring adventure or nothing ~ Helen Keller Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Dougjumper 0 #33 August 17, 2005 Do it manily because im bored. Yep really hasnt enriched my life so to speak lost too many close friends in the Sport. Stayed Broke and worked my Ass off my first 5 years in the Sport just to jump and learn new techniques etc. I do like to Skydive but to me its just another passion that if I had to, could live without. But for now I prefer not to do without and im not puttin on the Brakes just yet. Still have a few years left and hopefully no more of my Sky friends have to die damnit. The glass is half full or half empty doesn't matter. Let go and have the Lord guide your path. He will take care of it all. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites gravitysucks 0 #34 August 17, 2005 QuoteHey just wanted 2 know. Every sense I did my 1st tandem. I can't wait to do it again. I dream about it. When I'm having a bad day all I have to do is think about skydiving and it puts a big grin on my face Helen, welcome to the sport! Just kidding. I'm not THAT dumb. Honestly, I remember just how it feels- like you were BORN to skydive!!! Get in a class ASAP! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites luckky 0 #35 August 17, 2005 variety is just as important... variety is the spice of life __________________________________________________If there are no trials in life,how will u know what is really imprtortant liv2luv luv2liv,,,SUMMOOO 1 lucky Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites peregrinerose 0 #36 August 17, 2005 BTW, I think that your poll doesn't match your question. 'Enriching your life' can be just about any facet of your life that makes it more complete, family, friends, skydiving, work, whatever else makes you tick. There's a big difference between something that adds to your present life and your poll that is more along the lines of 'are you obsessed by skydiving.' It enriches my life, but a lot of other things come first. I live at the DZ every weekend and all of my 100 jumps were made in the last 9 months. However, I could give it up in a heartbeat if necessary. It's a hobby, it enriches my life, but it doesn't define my life. Do or do not, there is no try -Yoda Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites stitch 0 #37 August 17, 2005 Quoteyou mean like pawning stuff,driving a car with no a.c.(or mufflers),and sleeping on the ground w/no tent just to afford to go to the DZ."No cookies for you"- GFD "I don't think I like the sound of that" ~ MB65 Don't be a "Racer Hater" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Mike111 0 #38 August 17, 2005 how true! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites bobsled92 0 #39 August 17, 2005 It has special meaning to me. I enjoy the folks in the sport but, I was asked if I do it for the comeradery only. NO, I would jump If there was no one else left on the planet other than a pilot to get me up there._______________________________ If I could be a Super Hero, I chose to be: "GRANT-A-CLAUS". and work 365 days a Year. http://www.hangout.no/speednews/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites shortyj 0 #40 August 17, 2005 I think you all are greatPlaytime is essential. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites jumprunner 0 #41 August 17, 2005 QuoteHey just wanted 2 know. Every sense I did my 1st tandem. I can't wait to do it again. I dream about it. When I'm having a bad day all I have to do is think about skydiving and it puts a big grin on my face I havent done much skydiving, but I have to say there are tons of things you learn from doing it. Hesitation - you learn not to hesitate, hesitation is big problem most people have, ie saying youre going to do something but never doing it Mind control - you learn how to control your thoughts and deal with situations that might otherwise cause you to panic or get nervous Awareness - you develop a heightened sense of awareness that might prevent you from having accidents in other types of situations, ie driving, crossing the street Sex - you are on dz.com talking about it 90% of the time Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 Next Page 2 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. 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f1freak 0 #27 August 17, 2005 It does enrich my life, just sometimes more than others..... There have been times in my life that I didnt think about or do anything that wasnt related to skydiving. and there have been times that I have totaly quit, gave away my gear, totaly gave up jumping for over 2 years.....HAVE FUN... ...JUST DONT DIE Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
benforde 0 #28 August 17, 2005 If it's cheaper than therapy... either you are fine or you're not jumpin' enough! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
benforde 0 #29 August 17, 2005 Well then if that ever happens again, let me give you my number, for the 'giving your gear away' part! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
popsjumper 2 #30 August 17, 2005 I'm one of those who live, eat and breath skydiving. If I'm not doing it, I'm thinking about it and/or talking about it. (well, if I'm doing it, I'm also thinking about it, right?) Retired, no other interests, no other hobbies. 1 dimensional? Yes, and loving it. So far I've gotten really good at jumping out of airplanes. Now If I could only learn to skydive. 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
skybytch 273 #31 August 17, 2005 Quote I'm not so sure that's true . . . some people would LOVE to eat, breathe and sleep skydiving, but they don't have the funds. I don't necessarily think I fit in that category, but I would LOVE to be able to afford to jump MORE. I agree. According to my jump numbers to years in sport ratio I'd be considered a hobbyist. But I've been living and breathing skydiving since the day I started working in the skydiving industry (over ten years ago). You can only blow off so many bills for skydives before you find you have no money left for either. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Evelyn 0 #32 August 17, 2005 Skydiving has definitely enriched my life. I love having something that I am passionate about in my life. Sure, I have other things I'm passionate about, like my family and friends, but my life is more complete with skydiving and all the great friends I've made as a result of skydiving. I have put skydiving more in perspective (don't forego events with family and friends to skydive like I used to), but it is still my favorite way to spend a day Life is either a daring adventure or nothing ~ Helen Keller Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dougjumper 0 #33 August 17, 2005 Do it manily because im bored. Yep really hasnt enriched my life so to speak lost too many close friends in the Sport. Stayed Broke and worked my Ass off my first 5 years in the Sport just to jump and learn new techniques etc. I do like to Skydive but to me its just another passion that if I had to, could live without. But for now I prefer not to do without and im not puttin on the Brakes just yet. Still have a few years left and hopefully no more of my Sky friends have to die damnit. The glass is half full or half empty doesn't matter. Let go and have the Lord guide your path. He will take care of it all. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gravitysucks 0 #34 August 17, 2005 QuoteHey just wanted 2 know. Every sense I did my 1st tandem. I can't wait to do it again. I dream about it. When I'm having a bad day all I have to do is think about skydiving and it puts a big grin on my face Helen, welcome to the sport! Just kidding. I'm not THAT dumb. Honestly, I remember just how it feels- like you were BORN to skydive!!! Get in a class ASAP! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
luckky 0 #35 August 17, 2005 variety is just as important... variety is the spice of life __________________________________________________If there are no trials in life,how will u know what is really imprtortant liv2luv luv2liv,,,SUMMOOO 1 lucky Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peregrinerose 0 #36 August 17, 2005 BTW, I think that your poll doesn't match your question. 'Enriching your life' can be just about any facet of your life that makes it more complete, family, friends, skydiving, work, whatever else makes you tick. There's a big difference between something that adds to your present life and your poll that is more along the lines of 'are you obsessed by skydiving.' It enriches my life, but a lot of other things come first. I live at the DZ every weekend and all of my 100 jumps were made in the last 9 months. However, I could give it up in a heartbeat if necessary. It's a hobby, it enriches my life, but it doesn't define my life. Do or do not, there is no try -Yoda Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stitch 0 #37 August 17, 2005 Quoteyou mean like pawning stuff,driving a car with no a.c.(or mufflers),and sleeping on the ground w/no tent just to afford to go to the DZ."No cookies for you"- GFD "I don't think I like the sound of that" ~ MB65 Don't be a "Racer Hater" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Mike111 0 #38 August 17, 2005 how true! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites bobsled92 0 #39 August 17, 2005 It has special meaning to me. I enjoy the folks in the sport but, I was asked if I do it for the comeradery only. NO, I would jump If there was no one else left on the planet other than a pilot to get me up there._______________________________ If I could be a Super Hero, I chose to be: "GRANT-A-CLAUS". and work 365 days a Year. http://www.hangout.no/speednews/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites shortyj 0 #40 August 17, 2005 I think you all are greatPlaytime is essential. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites jumprunner 0 #41 August 17, 2005 QuoteHey just wanted 2 know. Every sense I did my 1st tandem. I can't wait to do it again. I dream about it. When I'm having a bad day all I have to do is think about skydiving and it puts a big grin on my face I havent done much skydiving, but I have to say there are tons of things you learn from doing it. Hesitation - you learn not to hesitate, hesitation is big problem most people have, ie saying youre going to do something but never doing it Mind control - you learn how to control your thoughts and deal with situations that might otherwise cause you to panic or get nervous Awareness - you develop a heightened sense of awareness that might prevent you from having accidents in other types of situations, ie driving, crossing the street Sex - you are on dz.com talking about it 90% of the time Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 Next Page 2 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. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
bobsled92 0 #39 August 17, 2005 It has special meaning to me. I enjoy the folks in the sport but, I was asked if I do it for the comeradery only. NO, I would jump If there was no one else left on the planet other than a pilot to get me up there._______________________________ If I could be a Super Hero, I chose to be: "GRANT-A-CLAUS". and work 365 days a Year. http://www.hangout.no/speednews/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shortyj 0 #40 August 17, 2005 I think you all are greatPlaytime is essential. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumprunner 0 #41 August 17, 2005 QuoteHey just wanted 2 know. Every sense I did my 1st tandem. I can't wait to do it again. I dream about it. When I'm having a bad day all I have to do is think about skydiving and it puts a big grin on my face I havent done much skydiving, but I have to say there are tons of things you learn from doing it. Hesitation - you learn not to hesitate, hesitation is big problem most people have, ie saying youre going to do something but never doing it Mind control - you learn how to control your thoughts and deal with situations that might otherwise cause you to panic or get nervous Awareness - you develop a heightened sense of awareness that might prevent you from having accidents in other types of situations, ie driving, crossing the street Sex - you are on dz.com talking about it 90% of the time Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
