GiaKrembs 0 #1 March 1, 2005 Check out my Grams, she did a tandem for her 80th Birthday in Eloy last Saturday... she is the best!!! http://www.eastvalleytribune.com/index.php?sty=37124 not sure if the link is working, here is the article: Mesan marks 80th with sky-dive By Dennis Welch, Tribune February 27, 2005 A Mesa great-grandmother seeking a jolt of excitement on her 80th birthday made her first sky-dive Saturday morning. "My whole life I wanted to jump," said Arlene Miller. "And last year I promised one of my granddaughters that for my next birthday I’d go sky-diving." Miller made her first jump over Eloy strapped to an instructor from Skydive Arizona. Most sky divers at the jump zone are required to make a tandem jump before they are allowed to solo. "She’s always been like this and I think that she’s getting worse as she gets older," said Sandy Adrian, 60. "I think it’s wonderful she’s got this much spunk." Miller said she might make another jump for her 90th birthday. Besides being the fulfillment of a lifelong desire, for Miller it was also a family affair. Seven family members — including Arlene Miller’s 73-year-old husband, Roy — also sky-dived as their supporters watched from the ground. Arlene Miller said she has two sons, two daughters, 10 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Last week, 96-year-old Milburn Hart suffered a dislocated shoulder while attempting to get into the Guinness Book of Records as the oldest person to make a solo skydive. He made a rough landing Feb. 19 near Seattle. The record has not been decided. Thought I'd share... xoxoxo, g Raddest ho this side of Jersey #1 - rest in peace brother Beth lost her cherry and I missed it .... you want access to it, but you don't want to break it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Girlfalldown 0 #3 March 1, 2005 OMG that's awesome! Your grandma looks like one tough cookie! How cool. I'd love mine to come out and do one but her husband won't let her... -------------- (Do not, I repeat DO NOT, take my posts seriously.) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Keith 0 #4 March 1, 2005 Waaaaayyyy Cool Keith Don't Fuck with me Keith - J. Mandeville Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunshine 2 #5 March 1, 2005 She looks like a rather young grandma. Totally awesome that she jumped!! ___________________________________________ meow I get a Mike hug! I get a Mike hug! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GiaKrembs 0 #6 March 1, 2005 I was shocked when she mentioned she wanted to do it... even more shocked when 6 other family members (husband, 2 sons, 2 granddaughters, 1 grandson, 1 nephew) and 4 friends jumped on the bandwagon with her... My Grandma's oldest son used to be a Green Beret, and jumped rounds WAY back in the day (some really cool stories).... he surprised us all on Saturday with a last minute decision to jump (his family told him he wasn't allowed either... his comment "they won't know till I get home." It was such an awesome day!!!! Raddest ho this side of Jersey #1 - rest in peace brother Beth lost her cherry and I missed it .... you want access to it, but you don't want to break it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sebazz1 2 #7 March 1, 2005 Ah that is sweet!! Yo grammy is one cool chick! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VanillaSkyGirl 6 #8 March 1, 2005 YEAH!!! Glad it all worked out. I know how hard that you worked on all this, Gia. It sounds like it was a hell of a great weekend for everyone! I sort-of regret no having gone with you, but I actually spent my weekend with my own grandmother and family. Wow, your grandma looks amazing in those pictures. You and your grandma ROCK!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GiaKrembs 0 #9 March 1, 2005 HAHAHAHA, she even went and had her hair done the day before... silly~ Good gene's!!! Something I get to look forward to. Raddest ho this side of Jersey #1 - rest in peace brother Beth lost her cherry and I missed it .... you want access to it, but you don't want to break it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cocheese 0 #10 March 1, 2005 And guess who Grandma's favorite grand daughter is ?You're awesome. Glad it went well.Edit; She looks so young in the pic.Hey is that Chris Owens gearin her up ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GiaKrembs 0 #11 March 1, 2005 She had me in tears Sunday... she and the family bought me a thank you card and gift certs. I had her in tears Sunday as well... surprised her with a collage of pictures from the day before.. xoxoxo, g Raddest ho this side of Jersey #1 - rest in peace brother Beth lost her cherry and I missed it .... you want access to it, but you don't want to break it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kai2k1 0 #12 March 1, 2005 Thats totally kewlll! There's no truer sense of flying than sky diving," Scott Cowan Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GiaKrembs 0 #13 March 2, 2005 Believe that's him... only got his first name, Chris. He was sooo great with her, very gentle and patient. Raddest ho this side of Jersey #1 - rest in peace brother Beth lost her cherry and I missed it .... you want access to it, but you don't want to break it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pop 0 #14 March 2, 2005 CONGRATS TO GRAMS....the real GRAMS!!!!7 ounce wonders, music and dogs that are not into beer Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TypicalFish 0 #15 March 2, 2005 AWESOME, I got your text message when you did it; I am glad the weather cooperated..."I gargle no man's balls..." ussfpa on SOCNET Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bbarnhouse 0 #16 March 2, 2005 Not only did the family jump, but darned if her Grans hair dresser didnt jump too! Man what a hoot! Gia..as always great to have you here Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GiaKrembs 0 #17 March 2, 2005 Thanks Betsy! It was great to see you - I loved watching you exit, you are one kickass gal! Skydive AZ did a fantastic job!!!! Like there was ever any doubt... Between the school, Bent Prop, Manifest, and the office I couldn't have asked for a better group of people to work with! I only hope that my family didn't scare too many of the people!!!! Skydive AZ ROCKS!!!! Edited to add: An extra special THANKS go to Dusty, TJ, and Fruitcake (Jayson) for keeping my Grams company in the air - you three made her feel soooo special!!!! xoxoxo, g Raddest ho this side of Jersey #1 - rest in peace brother Beth lost her cherry and I missed it .... you want access to it, but you don't want to break it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Buried 0 #18 March 2, 2005 wow. fantastic! at they say life is dull after 30.. err i mean 75 ! Where is my fizzy-lifting drink? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
