Frenchy68 0 #51 April 30, 2005 Note to self: get caller ID blocking! "For once you have tasted Absinthe you will walk the earth with your eyes turned towards the gutter, for there you have been and there you will long to return." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skysprite 0 #52 April 30, 2005 I have Frenchy's number too! I'm now accepting bids as well! ~skysprite Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
moodyskydiver 0 #53 April 30, 2005 QuoteDoes any one else find it alarming that 20% of those who voted are either, ex-skydivers or never skydived? I find it more alarming that people have an elitist attitude because they happen to be fortunate enough to be more current/still jumping in the sport than others. "...just an earthbound misfit, I." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yardhippie 0 #54 April 30, 2005 this past year was my slowest to date. Mainly b/c of money/time, etc. But the year before it did spend a good bit of time skydiving and running up my CC billsz. But now it summer, so im back at it! Whoo hoo!Goddam dirty hippies piss me off! ~GFD "What do I get for closing your rig?" ~ me "Anything you want." ~ female skydiver Mohoso Rodriguez #865 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cyanide41 0 #55 April 30, 2005 My last jump was about 3 hours ago JAMES Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slug 1 #56 April 30, 2005 QuoteDoes any one else find it alarming that 20% of those who voted are either, ex-skydivers or never skydived? I'm not jumping anymoreOn second thought Don't bother I'll die of Adult OLD before then. R.I.P. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACMESkydiver 0 #57 April 30, 2005 I stopped jumping last month. Fuck anyone that is alarmed by it. ~Jaye Do not believe that possibly you can escape the reward of your action. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunshine 2 #58 April 30, 2005 I am so fucking alarmed you better come fuck me now. ___________________________________________ meow I get a Mike hug! I get a Mike hug! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACMESkydiver 0 #59 April 30, 2005 QuoteI am so fucking alarmed you better come fuck me now. I have a [EDIT] waiting for me in the bedroom... Speaking of which... I'm outta heeeeeeere! GAWDAM I love me some sour apple martini's....~Jaye Do not believe that possibly you can escape the reward of your action. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sfullerman 0 #60 April 30, 2005 Last jump - Oct 18, 1986 What made me stop? - total on my main, streamer to explosion on reserve.....( I suppose the broken back,foot, and internal injuries were a factor too) I can vouch for the fact that friendships forged in the sky dont end because of being groundbound. Oh, and that stuff you hear about "after you'e been there, you never quit looking at the sky, and yearning to return"....yeah.....it's true. At least , after 18 years, it's still true for me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Muenkel 0 #61 April 30, 2005 QuoteWhen was your last jump and what made you stop?? June 28, 2003. Injury. Chris _________________________________________ Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ladyskydiver 0 #62 April 30, 2005 Yep, still current. Last jumps were 2 weekends ago. Life is short! Break the rules! Forgive quickly! Kiss slowly! Love truly, Laugh uncontrollably. And never regret anything that made you smile. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riggerrob 643 #63 April 30, 2005 6 tandem jumps the day before yesterday. Yesterday we had plenty of tandems, but I did not jump because I was too busy repairing 6 harnesses. Today promises to be another 8 tandem day. Last year I did 350 tandems and more PFF than I can count. Is that current enough for you folks? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bobsled92 0 #64 April 30, 2005 QuoteI am so fucking alarmed you better come fuck me now. Can I still be your "Oil Boy"? ....oh yea, I "TRY" to jump every week but, the weather has wrecked these 3 weekends in a row. Next Sat. is supposed to have 8hrs of SUn._______________________________ 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
AggieDave 6 #65 April 30, 2005 Yup, ever weekend and during the week, I'm jumping quite a bit. A lot of tandems and a decent amount of "sport jumps" as well. Today, not so much, but if I could control the weather I'd be very rich. Atleast I can sit at the computer while at the DZ and keep myself entertained. Had a really fun jump yesterday, I chased a tandem canidate out the door on the "bad student" drogueless jump. THAT was fun, just shorts and a t-shirt, my kind of skydive where I really don't have to worry about fallrate. Hell, even got to fly some head down to catch them. Parked infront of them out about 200ft (just in case) and watched...laughing remembering when I did that jump working to get my rating. Came down and had a bitching swoop with a fat carve and a lot of speed (first no wind day we've had in a while). After that the beer light was on and my day was complete.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BASE813 0 #66 May 1, 2005 last skydive approx May/June 2002, what made me stop? Well after 500+ jumps, I sold all my skydiving gear to pay towards BASE gear and FJC. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adamsr 0 #67 May 1, 2005 haven't jumped since the end of september 2004 It's not that i dont want to jump, it's just while i'm at university i can't jump, i have no transport, the nearest dz is about an hour and a half drive away, with no suitable public transport to get me there (dz's are always in the middle of nowhere!!) plus there's the lack of money. The problem is I got my university place before i started skydiving, if it was the other way round i'd have gone to a different university that had a good skydive club. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
QuickDraw 0 #68 May 1, 2005 Hmm.. I'm still current (last jump being April 2nd) but I probably won't jump until December. I'm trying to get 2 rigs together and double up when I do get the chance though, having said that, I find jumping en masse (100+ in a few weeks) accelerates my personal learning curve, improves my confidence & gives me time to observe other peoples techniques (in the air as well as on the ground). I'm not in a well paid job, and I like to make my quality time count... and yes I sometimes get a little bit down looking at my jump numbers and time served, but I know I'm not the only one, and boy does it feel good when you finally get the chance. -- Hope you don't die. -- I'm fucking winning Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cocheese 0 #69 May 1, 2005 The ultimate luxury. Yes, almost every weekend and damn thankful that it's possible. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hungarianchick 0 #70 May 1, 2005 Not current, financially not possible at this point in time. Maybe I can fork some $$ for a tandem to scratch the itch... "I love cooking with wine. Sometimes I even put it in the food." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slug 1 #71 May 1, 2005 QuoteNot current, financially not possible at this point in time. Maybe I can fork some $$ for a tandem to scratch the itch... I'll scratch you itch for free Sorry I couldn't help myself R.I.P. BTW How tall are you Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bob.dino 1 #72 May 2, 2005 Well said. It's a complete luxury, and I'm sure that I won't be able to keep up this pace indefinitely. But, for the moment, it's fun! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weegegirl 2 #73 May 2, 2005 What a silly question! Ummm.... is Friday current? If not... blame the weather. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheBachelor 5 #74 May 2, 2005 Unfortunately, a non-skydiving-related injury has kept me sidelined for 6 months. After too many doctors and tests, it looks like I may need spinal surgery, possibly a spinal fusion. I see a spinal surgeon next week for his opinion. After making 260+ jumps last year, this year really sucks. I miss it sooooo much. There are battered women? I've been eating 'em plain all of these years... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Darius11 12 #75 May 2, 2005 been jumping every weekend that is jumpble.I'd rather be hated for who I am, than loved for who I am not." - Kurt Cobain Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
