jumpergirl 0 #1 May 18, 2005 Yeah right!! My mom has MS. Yesterday I sent her the link to Michele's article about Rebel. She read it and wrote back to tell me how nice it was. So I replied and told her that she should go jump now. I started and have close to 400 jumps now. My dad made 40. My brother made 3 static lines and my grandmother did a tandem. I told Moma she's the only one left and since she's not as impared physically as Rebel was then there's no reason for her not to jump. I told her she is the reason I jumped in the first place. I didn't want to go but she kind of talked me into it. Her reply? Quote "I don't remember EVER telling you "how neat" it would be to jump. I was scared half out of mind for you to do it. I was mad as hell at Frank for getting you to do it. And I am happy that Rebel had the courage to do it and that you and Daddy and Jeff and Grandma did it, but I AM NOT GOING TO DO IT!!!! Sorry. They just don't make diapers big enough or strong enough to hold all the crap that would come out of me when I got tugged out of the plane...'cause I wouldn't go willingly. And the person doing the tandem with me would have to go through a super duty car wash to get all the barf off of him. You think birds do a major job on a newly washed car, just watch what I would do. Nope, nuh-uh. I'll keep my feet on the ground when they want to cooperate. Thanks anyway. I'll just be content being a spectator. Love you anyway, Mom" I love my mom!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites shropshire 0 #2 May 18, 2005 QuoteI told Moma she's the only one left - So, no pressure then I cannt even get my mom to come to the DZ to watch . (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites jumpergirl 0 #3 May 18, 2005 My mom has gone to the dz with me several times. She went often with my dad, too. Daddy doesn't jump anymore and I'm out of town so Moma hasn't been to the dz since 1997 I tihnk. I'm trying to get her to meet me at a boogie but she doesn't know yet. She's still a great skydiver's mom!! Hell, she's just a great mom!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites shropshire 0 #4 May 18, 2005 Yeap she sounds great, where can I buy one?Package her up and send her over here. Blues Skies, (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Beverly 1 #5 May 18, 2005 That is pretty cool. I have been trying to get my mom to jump for 7 years and she has refused. Anyway this weekend, for a TV show, she did a tandem. She said she hated it, but the video says different. She was just very scared which is understandable. She said she would never do it again. We did win 10 grand on the show though. I was having second thoughts about pressurising her to do it, incase she got hurt, because if it is not in your personality and genetic make up, it can be cruel to ask that of her. Please just let it be her decision and not let her feel pressured. If something goes wrong, you will die from the guilt. BTW, my mom is 62 years old and has never done anything wild in her life, even though she is sporty and gyms often. She was pretty cool and I am very proud of her. I think true friendship is under-rated Twitter: @Dreamskygirlsa Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites jumpergirl 0 #6 May 18, 2005 How awesome for your mom!!!! I would never pressure my mom to jump, or do anything for that matter. I have said all I will say about her jumping. If she was to ever make that decision, it would be on her own. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Kid_Icarus 0 #7 May 18, 2005 I made my Mom jump last summer. I said it was like when I was a kid and she said "I didn't have a choice" on eating my broccoli. Well, I simply gave her the same deal with jumping. Of course I would've backed off if she didn't really want to jump. But she is so glad now that she did! ________________________________________ "What What..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites jumpergirl 0 #8 May 18, 2005 QuoteI said it was like when I was a kid and she said "I didn't have a choice" on eating my broccoli. Well, I simply gave her the same deal with jumping. I've done that with a couple of friends, but I could never get away with it with my mom. She'd just tell me it didn't work on me so it won't work on her! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites lizzieuk 0 #9 May 18, 2005 Hehe, your Mum sounds just like my Dad! He will never, ever jump from a plane unless it is absolutely essential. I talk about skydiving and he tells me "you're weird.." However, my Mum's seriously considering jumping for her 50th (sorry Mum!) birthday this year. Ever since I was little I remember discussing with her how much we both wanted to do a skydive. I just happened to get a little caught up, and she's not quite got round to it yet... To top it off, my little sister (who's 17) just WON a tandem in a charity raffle we had at the DZ... so now Mum's furious - she won't have both her daughters doing it and be too afraid to try herself Jury's still out - last I heard was "I'd like to think I could do it..." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites jumpergirl 0 #10 May 18, 2005 My mom once said, "I would possibly consider jumping but someone else would have to be totally in control. I couldn't handle it myself." I said, "Yeah, that's called a tandem." 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. 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shropshire 0 #2 May 18, 2005 QuoteI told Moma she's the only one left - So, no pressure then I cannt even get my mom to come to the DZ to watch . (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpergirl 0 #3 May 18, 2005 My mom has gone to the dz with me several times. She went often with my dad, too. Daddy doesn't jump anymore and I'm out of town so Moma hasn't been to the dz since 1997 I tihnk. I'm trying to get her to meet me at a boogie but she doesn't know yet. She's still a great skydiver's mom!! Hell, she's just a great mom!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites shropshire 0 #4 May 18, 2005 Yeap she sounds great, where can I buy one?Package her up and send her over here. Blues Skies, (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Beverly 1 #5 May 18, 2005 That is pretty cool. I have been trying to get my mom to jump for 7 years and she has refused. Anyway this weekend, for a TV show, she did a tandem. She said she hated it, but the video says different. She was just very scared which is understandable. She said she would never do it again. We did win 10 grand on the show though. I was having second thoughts about pressurising her to do it, incase she got hurt, because if it is not in your personality and genetic make up, it can be cruel to ask that of her. Please just let it be her decision and not let her feel pressured. If something goes wrong, you will die from the guilt. BTW, my mom is 62 years old and has never done anything wild in her life, even though she is sporty and gyms often. She was pretty cool and I am very proud of her. I think true friendship is under-rated Twitter: @Dreamskygirlsa Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites jumpergirl 0 #6 May 18, 2005 How awesome for your mom!!!! I would never pressure my mom to jump, or do anything for that matter. I have said all I will say about her jumping. If she was to ever make that decision, it would be on her own. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Kid_Icarus 0 #7 May 18, 2005 I made my Mom jump last summer. I said it was like when I was a kid and she said "I didn't have a choice" on eating my broccoli. Well, I simply gave her the same deal with jumping. Of course I would've backed off if she didn't really want to jump. But she is so glad now that she did! ________________________________________ "What What..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites jumpergirl 0 #8 May 18, 2005 QuoteI said it was like when I was a kid and she said "I didn't have a choice" on eating my broccoli. Well, I simply gave her the same deal with jumping. I've done that with a couple of friends, but I could never get away with it with my mom. She'd just tell me it didn't work on me so it won't work on her! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites lizzieuk 0 #9 May 18, 2005 Hehe, your Mum sounds just like my Dad! He will never, ever jump from a plane unless it is absolutely essential. I talk about skydiving and he tells me "you're weird.." However, my Mum's seriously considering jumping for her 50th (sorry Mum!) birthday this year. Ever since I was little I remember discussing with her how much we both wanted to do a skydive. I just happened to get a little caught up, and she's not quite got round to it yet... To top it off, my little sister (who's 17) just WON a tandem in a charity raffle we had at the DZ... so now Mum's furious - she won't have both her daughters doing it and be too afraid to try herself Jury's still out - last I heard was "I'd like to think I could do it..." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites jumpergirl 0 #10 May 18, 2005 My mom once said, "I would possibly consider jumping but someone else would have to be totally in control. I couldn't handle it myself." I said, "Yeah, that's called a tandem." 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 Go To Topic Listing
shropshire 0 #4 May 18, 2005 Yeap she sounds great, where can I buy one?Package her up and send her over here. Blues Skies, (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beverly 1 #5 May 18, 2005 That is pretty cool. I have been trying to get my mom to jump for 7 years and she has refused. Anyway this weekend, for a TV show, she did a tandem. She said she hated it, but the video says different. She was just very scared which is understandable. She said she would never do it again. We did win 10 grand on the show though. I was having second thoughts about pressurising her to do it, incase she got hurt, because if it is not in your personality and genetic make up, it can be cruel to ask that of her. Please just let it be her decision and not let her feel pressured. If something goes wrong, you will die from the guilt. BTW, my mom is 62 years old and has never done anything wild in her life, even though she is sporty and gyms often. She was pretty cool and I am very proud of her. I think true friendship is under-rated Twitter: @Dreamskygirlsa Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpergirl 0 #6 May 18, 2005 How awesome for your mom!!!! I would never pressure my mom to jump, or do anything for that matter. I have said all I will say about her jumping. If she was to ever make that decision, it would be on her own. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Kid_Icarus 0 #7 May 18, 2005 I made my Mom jump last summer. I said it was like when I was a kid and she said "I didn't have a choice" on eating my broccoli. Well, I simply gave her the same deal with jumping. Of course I would've backed off if she didn't really want to jump. But she is so glad now that she did! ________________________________________ "What What..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites jumpergirl 0 #8 May 18, 2005 QuoteI said it was like when I was a kid and she said "I didn't have a choice" on eating my broccoli. Well, I simply gave her the same deal with jumping. I've done that with a couple of friends, but I could never get away with it with my mom. She'd just tell me it didn't work on me so it won't work on her! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites lizzieuk 0 #9 May 18, 2005 Hehe, your Mum sounds just like my Dad! He will never, ever jump from a plane unless it is absolutely essential. I talk about skydiving and he tells me "you're weird.." However, my Mum's seriously considering jumping for her 50th (sorry Mum!) birthday this year. Ever since I was little I remember discussing with her how much we both wanted to do a skydive. I just happened to get a little caught up, and she's not quite got round to it yet... To top it off, my little sister (who's 17) just WON a tandem in a charity raffle we had at the DZ... so now Mum's furious - she won't have both her daughters doing it and be too afraid to try herself Jury's still out - last I heard was "I'd like to think I could do it..." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites jumpergirl 0 #10 May 18, 2005 My mom once said, "I would possibly consider jumping but someone else would have to be totally in control. I couldn't handle it myself." I said, "Yeah, that's called a tandem." 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
Kid_Icarus 0 #7 May 18, 2005 I made my Mom jump last summer. I said it was like when I was a kid and she said "I didn't have a choice" on eating my broccoli. Well, I simply gave her the same deal with jumping. Of course I would've backed off if she didn't really want to jump. But she is so glad now that she did! ________________________________________ "What What..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpergirl 0 #8 May 18, 2005 QuoteI said it was like when I was a kid and she said "I didn't have a choice" on eating my broccoli. Well, I simply gave her the same deal with jumping. I've done that with a couple of friends, but I could never get away with it with my mom. She'd just tell me it didn't work on me so it won't work on her! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lizzieuk 0 #9 May 18, 2005 Hehe, your Mum sounds just like my Dad! He will never, ever jump from a plane unless it is absolutely essential. I talk about skydiving and he tells me "you're weird.." However, my Mum's seriously considering jumping for her 50th (sorry Mum!) birthday this year. Ever since I was little I remember discussing with her how much we both wanted to do a skydive. I just happened to get a little caught up, and she's not quite got round to it yet... To top it off, my little sister (who's 17) just WON a tandem in a charity raffle we had at the DZ... so now Mum's furious - she won't have both her daughters doing it and be too afraid to try herself Jury's still out - last I heard was "I'd like to think I could do it..." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpergirl 0 #10 May 18, 2005 My mom once said, "I would possibly consider jumping but someone else would have to be totally in control. I couldn't handle it myself." I said, "Yeah, that's called a tandem." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
