NWFlyer 2 #1 March 14, 2005 ...now I'm the licensed jumper from hell. Finally finished up my "A" requirements on Friday afternoon (and yes, I provided lots of for the post-Safety Day BBQ). Special shout-out to everyone at Snohomish who encouraged me, mocked me, gave me obnoxious nicknames, reintroduced me to Fandango, groped me, bought me shots, quizzed me, stalked me, counseled me, mentored me, laughed at me, laughed with me, mourned with me, welcomed me into the family, and basically made my student progression a heck of a lot of fun despite my (many) frustrating moments. Particular thanks go to my instructors who didn't give me the bowling speech back in September, even though I know they were tempted! And now, back to my regulary-scheduled post-whoring."There is only one basic human right, the right to do as you damn well please. And with it comes the only basic human duty, the duty to take the consequences." -P.J. O'Rourke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kai2k1 0 #2 March 14, 2005 WTG!!! now the "real" learning begins There's no truer sense of flying than sky diving," Scott Cowan Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mailin 0 #3 March 14, 2005 woo hoo! Congrats! JenArianna Frances Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bouda 0 #4 March 14, 2005 grats Look what i made at work today mom!! Put it on the fridge http://www.bouda.moonfruit.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slappie 9 #5 March 14, 2005 Gratz! What a nice weekend. "Find out just what any people will quietly submit to and you have found out the exact measure of injustice and wrong which will be imposed upon them." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VanillaSkyGirl 6 #6 March 14, 2005 YOU ROCK! Congratulations, Krisanne! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
op5e 0 #7 March 14, 2005 Congrats. It is such a great feeling when you get your license. [hijack]And VSG those goggles are just wrong lol[/hijack] Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
missg8tordivr 0 #8 March 14, 2005 Congrats!!! ...I didn't get to finish this weekend. Too much wind *** F LORIDA! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWFlyer 2 #9 March 14, 2005 Quote [hijack]And VSG those goggles are just wrong lol[/hijack] Hey, don't mock her - I'm just glad I have my license so now I'm eligible for a FGF number next time I'm down thattaway. I wouldn't want to have to apply for Frenchy's special "student exemption." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACMESkydiver 0 #10 March 14, 2005 Hooray, Krisanne!!! 's in the earlier days, hun...just makin' sure you were ok and all... It shows a lot of dedication and commitment to continue through your challenges, and that's commendible, chica. Congratulations!!! Now let's go jump!!! ~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
NWFlyer 2 #11 March 14, 2005 Quote Congratulations!!! Now let's go jump!!! Whenever you're done with your famous local skydiver press junket, you let me know. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACMESkydiver 0 #12 March 15, 2005 Quote Quote Congratulations!!! Now let's go jump!!! Whenever you're done with your famous local skydiver press junket, you let me know. Saturday or Sunday, a la' SeaKev... We'll see what miss reporter lady wants to do. ~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 #13 March 15, 2005 Yay!!!!! ___________________________________________ meow I get a Mike hug! I get a Mike hug! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyangel2 2 #14 March 15, 2005 May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds. - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWFlyer 2 #15 March 15, 2005 Quote 26 years in the sport... I'd say you showed them! On Wednesday night, I saw the two instructors who were involved in my two early, scary jumps that got me really close to the bowling speech. They were standing next to each other, so I put one arm around each and said "Back in September, did either of you think I'd be standing here one jump away from my A License?" The sad part? Neither of them hesitated before saying, in unison, "NO!" I think they underestimated how stubborn I can be when I really want something. "There is only one basic human right, the right to do as you damn well please. And with it comes the only basic human duty, the duty to take the consequences." -P.J. O'Rourke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyangel2 2 #16 March 15, 2005 Being stubborn is a good thing. I don't think I would have made it this far if I wasn't so stubborn and such a bitchMay your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds. - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
karenmeal 0 #17 March 15, 2005 Quote Quote Special shout-out to everyone at Snohomish who encouraged me, mocked me, gave me obnoxious nicknames, reintroduced me to Fandango, groped me, bought me shots, quizzed me, stalked me, counseled me, mentored me, laughed at me, laughed with me, mourned with me, welcomed me into the family, and basically made my student progression a heck of a lot of fun despite my (many) frustrating moments. Particular thanks go to my instructors who didn't give me the bowling speech back in September, even though I know they were tempted! WTF?? No shout-out to your packer? Thats just not right.. and you thought you were done with mals for a while.. mwuhahahahahah Edited to add: We tease ya cause we love ya Krisanne! I'm very glad that you are stubborn and will be sticking around the DZ for a long time to come. Lets do lunch. Ok bye. "Life is a temporary victory over the causes which induce death." - Sylvester Graham Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
livendive 8 #18 March 15, 2005 Her! Her!.... Blues, Dave"I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACMESkydiver 0 #19 March 15, 2005 Quote WTF?? No shout-out to your packer? Thats just not right.. and you thought you were done with mals for a while.. mwuhahahahahah D'OH you piss off Karen you are in a WORLD of hurt!! Man she slams the shit out of me and she likes me! >~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
karenmeal 0 #20 March 15, 2005 Its just cause they are really neat pack jobs. "Life is a temporary victory over the causes which induce death." - Sylvester Graham Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWFlyer 2 #21 March 15, 2005 Karen, with the possible exception of groping me (I think so far you've only groped me in Todd's porn fantasies), I think you've done just about everything else on this list AND been an exceptional packer (and incredibly patient in teaching my remedial ass to pack, too!). Extra special shoutout to my fellow Virginia girl, Karen!"There is only one basic human right, the right to do as you damn well please. And with it comes the only basic human duty, the duty to take the consequences." -P.J. O'Rourke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skylord 1 #22 March 15, 2005 Quote Hey, don't mock her - I'm just glad I have my license so now I'm eligible for a FGF number next time I'm down thattaway. I wouldn't want to have to apply for Frenchy's special "student exemption." Yes, the vaunted FGF number! I have one already and I'm still a student! Of course, I had to demean myself to get it. I.....can't.....talk.....right....now..... FGF-2Bob Marks "-when you leave the airplane its all wrong til it goes right, its a whole different mindset, this is why you have system redundancy." Mattaman Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bandanarama 0 #23 March 15, 2005 Hmmm, Student from hell no longer... I guess that's true but are they calling you the certified jumper from hell yet? All I have to say is it's about time! All kidding aside, congrats Krisanne! I'm definitely envious that you are getting to enjoy this mild winter while I recover from my shoulder ouchie. Anyway, I wish you continued success in the sport. ___________________________________________________ One's destination is never a place, but rather a new way of looking at things. ~ Henry Miller Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
windcatcher 0 #24 March 15, 2005 yes girl ! Congrats!!! Sarah Mother to the cutest little thing in the world... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lainey 0 #25 March 15, 2005 Congrats, great to hear! And you shed not a single tear for the things that you didn't need 'Cause you knew you were finally free - Death Cab For Cutie Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
