Tink1717 2 #26 May 10, 2005 ....That no matter what, I'm just not going to get break from the weather.Skydivers don't knock on Death's door. They ring the bell and runaway... It really pisses him off. -The World Famous Tink. (I never heard of you either!!) AA #2069 ASA#33 POPS#8808 Swooo 1717 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bob.dino 1 #27 May 10, 2005 ...that it's all about having fun. ...that it's harder to launch an OC exit than I thought. ...that I should be more alert at spotting when a teammate's had a chop. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
swedishcelt 0 #28 May 10, 2005 Hiking up a mountain when you're really hungover with very cheerful people can make you homicidal. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildcard451 0 #29 May 10, 2005 ...you will pay dearly for jumping 10 times with a sinus and chest cold. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigorangemd 0 #30 May 10, 2005 How much it sucks to watch friends get hurt. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gemini 0 #31 May 10, 2005 I learned that the first 4 seconds of a floating formation exit from a trail plane are the most important part of the approach! I learned that you will sometimes have to fight your grip partner to maintain your position in your slot! I learned that Remy, Karen, Val, Wendy, and many other dz.commers are great people! Blue skies, Jim Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RkyMtnHigh 0 #32 May 10, 2005 I learned: how beautiful an ash dive can be and the celebration of ones life; that I can fly on my head and stay with someone carving around me; that I can fly on my belly on a bigway and love itthat the friends I've made thru this sport are a rare breed who I wouldn't trade for anything. _________________________________________ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mailin 0 #33 May 10, 2005 I learned... ...I can stand up landings with no wind ...Even the riggers think my canopy is a PITA to pack, so now I don't have to feel so bad ...that relief is a wonderful feeling JenArianna Frances Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paige 0 #34 May 10, 2005 The sooner the better. Come be a PMTS June things slow down a little. They pick back up again soon after for Nationals training since its a month earlier. Whenever you can get down or over or up to a tunnel is the best time to go! Let me know if you are coming to Orlando. I'll meet up for at least drinks or something Tunnel Pink Mafia Delegate www.TunnelPinkMafia.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
missg8tordivr 0 #35 May 10, 2005 Yep, most of them you can't reason with...all you can do it smile and nod...or just walk away.*** F LORIDA! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
divnswoop 0 #36 May 10, 2005 I learned that.....having another rigger double check my new leg straps/boc sewing is a good thing....even if nothing was wrong with it and they look at you strange for having them look at it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wartload 0 #37 May 10, 2005 QuoteI learned to love Red Tail Ale. Was that named after the Tuskegee Airmen? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HardCorr 0 #38 May 10, 2005 -That solo jumps, regardless of if you're a student or not, KICK ASS!!! So much better than tandems! (AFF Lvl1 & a hop n pop) -Don't land going North to South when you should be on final heading facing East to West regardless of if there's no wind. -Do not, I repeat, DO NOT lose a game of Australian stretch unless you want to run naked around the hanger! -Sunset jumps have been by far the coolest time to jump out of the whole day! 14,000 ft Fridays are cool! That extra thousand feet is definetly worth it!!! -Symmetry!!! Blue Skies!The key to being a good teacher, is to be a good listener... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mouth 0 #39 May 10, 2005 I learned I'm not as independant as I thought I was. I learned that getting drunk still doesn't make your problem go away...you just forget you have a problem until you wake up the next day. I learned loosing something sucks. I learned (again) that my daughters are amazing humans full of hidden talents and wonderful morals. -- Hot Mama At least you know where you stand even if it is in a pile of shit. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pyke 0 #40 May 10, 2005 I learned: - that tequila is a bad thing - no matter what form you drink it in!! - I can dock on BM without flailing all over the sky - my best friend is still one very cool guy - I have friends in some of the least likely places - and they are all wonderful people for thinking of me on my b-day - I can set up lower on my swoop - and still be okay, but I'm in no hurry to 'push' these limits! - a year of dedicated FF'ing can be justified with a solid jump with your "first" coach - the Chester, SC Cinco Boogie is still one "kick ass" boogie!! - purple canopies are NOT easy to see/find when cut-away over lots of trees. and finally, - 7 hours in a car over the course of 3 days is far too long, and very tiring!! Kahurangi e Mahearangi, Kiwi, RB #926, AFF-I, FAA Snr. Rigger, RN/BSN/Paramedic Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thunderbow 1 #41 May 10, 2005 I learned that at 51 years old I can still do a PLF even while aching all over from getting slammed on opening.>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Lord, let me be the person my dog thinks I am. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeth 0 #42 May 10, 2005 I learned that I CAN stand up a landing, woo-hoo!!!!!"At 13,000 feet nothing else matters." PFRX!!!!! Team Funnel #174, Sunshine kisspass #109 My Jump Site Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AiRpollUtiOn 0 #43 May 10, 2005 ... that flying a Birdman suit is schweet ... that I shouldn't be flying a Birdman suit with my Stiletto ... that I stay calm when the time comes to chop ... that brown is the ugliest colour in the world untill your brown reserve takes you to earth safely"Don't make me come down there" - God. My site:http://www.skystudio.nl/video.html Some of my vids: http://www.youtube.com/user/TomSkyStudio Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
missg8tordivr 0 #44 May 10, 2005 Quote-Do not, I repeat, DO NOT lose a game of Australian stretch unless you want to run naked around the hanger![Shocked ] What is Australian stretch??*** F LORIDA! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
foxyroxtail 0 #45 May 10, 2005 I learned that I failed to meet Gemini at the BWC in Perris, or didn't put him with the face... ... that there are a lot of DZ dot commers who do a lot more than post whore ... that people you know well can still surprise you with their behavior ... that front float might actually be my favorite slot, even though Dan BC thought I lied about that in 2002, and even thought I almost got blown off twice ...that you really do widen your circle of buddies by "meeting" jumpers on DZ.com first. ...that I underestimated the versatility of my hot pink suit. ________________________________________ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RastaRicanAir 0 #46 May 10, 2005 QuoteI have always wanted to get some tunnel time in...I actually have a certificate for 15 minutes with instruction, but haven't had time to go yet. Any suggestions on a good time to go?? Forget it. The tunnel is not the sky, and the sky is not a carefully controlled tunnel. If you want to learn to skydive, get a coach and do it in the air. Don't waste your time in the tunnel. Now send me that certificate and I'll throw it in the trash for you.OrFunV/LocoBoca Rodriguez/Sonic Grieco/Muff Brother #4411 -"and ladies....messin with Robbie is venturing into territory you cant even imagine!-cuz Robbie is Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kingbunky 3 #47 May 10, 2005 ..always bring a sweatshirt to the dz. nearly froze at sne. ..tequila helps. ..beware of ninjas at 4am."Hang on a sec, the young'uns are throwin' beer cans at a golf cart." MB4252 TDS699 killing threads since 2001 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
missg8tordivr 0 #48 May 10, 2005 QuoteForget it. The tunnel is not the sky, and the sky is not a carefully controlled tunnel. If you want to learn to skydive, get a coach and do it in the air. Don't waste your time in the tunnel. Now send me that certificate and I'll throw it in the trash for you. Aww...thanks for looking out for me. I figured that I am going to find out that I know nothing about body position once I get in there...gotta try it at least once though *** F LORIDA! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RastaRicanAir 0 #49 May 10, 2005 Quote I figured that I am going to find out that I know nothing about body position once I get in there... So you need to know more about body posit......?uhhhh.... Nah, on second thought, I'm gonna let that one go. Too predictable.OrFunV/LocoBoca Rodriguez/Sonic Grieco/Muff Brother #4411 -"and ladies....messin with Robbie is venturing into territory you cant even imagine!-cuz Robbie is Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HardCorr 0 #50 May 11, 2005 Tell someone at your dz that you want to play. It's a pretty popular game!!! Ha Ha Ha! Good Luck MissG8The key to being a good teacher, is to be a good listener... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites