bobsled92 0 #26 March 8, 2005 As my Mom said on my 1st jump as a kid...do it! It'll build character. (She's Welsh)_______________________________ 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
wmw999 2,541 #27 March 8, 2005 QuoteI think I was born to do this stuff. Make sure she understands that. There was an article in "Reader's Digest" a few years ago about someone hooking back up with his sergeant from Vietnam. The nickname was Sgt. Rock, and the guy was really equipped to be a warrior, and not much of anything else. Just built that way. It might not make the potential of losing you more comfortable (you can't do that), but it might help her to understand that it's a path that's right for you. Wendy W.There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChasingBlueSky 0 #28 March 8, 2005 QuoteShe isn't taking my departure to Iraq to well. duh? I'm sure she watches the news or picks up the paper every so often. How could anything about that make her happy? If the idea of your first moments at BIAP make you nervous, how do you think she feels? Skydiving is a walk in the park compared to that. Don't expect her to be happy about it. Ever. Just ask her to accept it because it's what you want. I have to admit as a friend I'm not thrilled to see you head over there but it's cool to hear you excited about what you are going to do. You've made the choice for your own reasons, and only you know what's the right path for your life._________________________________________ you can burn the land and boil the sea, but you can't take the sky from me.... I WILL fly again..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ScubaSteve 0 #29 March 8, 2005 I just assumed. Either way I wish you luck and a safe return home. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Muenkel 0 #30 March 8, 2005 I would suggest this: Start out by coming clean about the sheep thing. Tell her that you really want to give up the sheep thing and that you feel the best way to do it is too keep busy in Iraq. But then you must follow through and actually give up the sheep. Good luck, Chris _________________________________________ Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,541 #31 March 8, 2005 ROFLMAO!!!!! Wendy W.There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #32 March 8, 2005 QuoteBut then you must follow through and actually give up the sheep. Fuck that! Man......I got the SERIOUS Mom guilt trip earlier. We were talking about this and that....nothing important....then she says "You know I don't want you to do this right?" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,541 #33 March 8, 2005 She's being honest with you. You're an adult -- she should be just as able to be honest with you, as you are with her. Really. She knows that you're going to make your own decision (if she didn't, she'd probably be a lot more manipulative). But just coming out and saying it is stating what she feels. Wendy W. I just want to know -- is "that Poor Girl" named Baaaaaaaaaby?There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #34 March 8, 2005 QuoteBut just coming out and saying it is stating what she feels. My reply......."Yeah....I know" She is just worried. She's a Mom......that's her job. I just wish it didn't bother her so much. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snowwhite 0 #35 March 8, 2005 QuoteShe isn't taking my departure to Iraq to well. I'm the "Baby" of the family and I guess no matter how old you get you can never grow out of that. Mom's out there.......what would make it easier for you? Gosh Clay, I only just kinda sorta know you, and I'm not taking it well. Don't know how your mom can deal with it at all. I do want to take this opportunity to thank you for going there. I don't know what it is with you guys who throw yourselves out of airplanes, but I am very glad that there are those of you with that gene. I know you will weigh risks, and be as safe as possible, and yet play the high stakes games. We pu$$ies thank you...skydiveTaylorville.org freefallbeth@yahoo.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
happythoughts 0 #36 March 9, 2005 QuoteBut then you must follow through and actually give up the sheep. (Journalist pointing to sheep with its head caught in a fence) "I wish that was Pam Lee." C:"I just wish it was night time." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
happythoughts 0 #37 March 9, 2005 You need to convince her that it is not such a bad idea. PM me her phone number. A few local skydivers can take her to the Crystal and we'll do tequila shots, then ride around and shoot mailboxes for a while. At 6am, we'll drop her off and she'll be happy that you're there instead of hanging out with skydivers. See, I come up with good ideas every so often. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #38 March 9, 2005 QuoteAt 6am, we'll drop her off and she'll be happy that you're there instead of hanging out with skydivers. That's a SKIPPY idea! I'm missing the jello shots already. See you when I get back! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bdog 0 #39 March 9, 2005 speaking as a father who's son has just returned from Iraq, there is nothing you can say to lessen her worries. everyday she will get up and watch the news. hopefully it is FOX. from what my son told me they are by far the most accurate..... stay safe and THANK YOU!!! remember rule #7---be polite, be courtous, but have a plan to kill everyone you meet._________________________________________ ---Future Darwin Award recipient- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #40 March 9, 2005 Quotebut have a plan to kill everyone you meet. I've been doing that since 1995 or so. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 226 #41 March 9, 2005 QuoteQuotebut have a plan to kill everyone you meet. I've been doing that since 1995 or so. Dude - How did I m,ake it through that then - Must not be a very good plan.I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
