mfrese 0 #26 December 23, 2004 I had two, both skydiving related: 1) Jumping out of the bomb bay of a B-17 (The Collings Foundation "Nine-O-Nine") down in Hollister with some good friends. When the P-51s came in to flank us on the way to the DZ, I literally got chills. 2) Jumping onto Seascape beach with my wife and a bunch of friends in June for our 15th wedding anniversary. Landing barefoot on the beach in California was a beer moment. Wishing y'all a great Christmas, Happy New Year, and a great and safe 2005!Doctor I ain't gonna die, Just write me an alibi! ---- Lemmy/Slash Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #27 December 24, 2004 Quote I bought new socks. Quote http://search.ebay.com/used-socks_W0QQsokeywordredirectZ1QQsonewuserZ1QQxpufuZx NEXT time you'll know better! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Layton 0 #28 December 24, 2004 nov 24th day before thanksgiving.my heart cath.front arteries 90% clogged.one balloon and one stent.that really sucks. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ravan 0 #29 December 24, 2004 Sept 17th: Finally got up the nerve( after years of talking about it) to just drive to the DZ and make my first jump Sept 24th: Went back and made a couple more jumps, got 'the handshake' on the ride up to altitude...P.S.T. has such awesome peeps Food, Fornication, Freefall Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sheenster303 0 #30 December 24, 2004 The moment when I actually stood up a landing for the first time on my 42nd jump. That was one my favorite memories of skydiving. I remember the cheers for me and the smile I had on my face that whole day. I know it may not be a big thing to some people, but it was awesome for me.I'm so funny I crack my head open! P.M.S. #102 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nightingale 0 #31 December 24, 2004 My A license check dive. There are other moments, but that's the one I want to share. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NoShitThereIWas 0 #32 December 24, 2004 Hey Mike! My most memorable moment was coming off of a load at the WFFC from Mullins' 23K jump as my friend Lori is haulin ass as fast as she can in a little golf cart as I drive away from the airport to tell me I won the B-17 raffle free jump. As I jumped (rolled) out of a moving pick up truck heading away from the airport, I realized I had 5 minutes to get to manifest, pack my rig, get my drivers license and to then all the way to the other side of the airport. After doing just that (borrowed a friend's rig) my next most memorable moment was the pilot telling me that they were leaving to go to Bloomington and not going to drop me off on 1 of 3 jump runs. My friend Bill told me to whip up some tears but I was too mad after they told me they wouldn't just "drop" me off. (Enough to piss a girl off BIGtime) I did get to cash in the ticket at manifest for $400 but man ... all I wanted the entire trip was to jump outta that airplane. Sigh, maybe next year.Roy Bacon: "Elvises, light your fires." Sting: "Be yourself no matter what they say." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
davedlg 0 #33 December 24, 2004 Two times come to mind: 1. Standing on a rock high above the middle fork of the Salmon River, Idaho. It was about 4 days into a 7 day river trip ithrough the middle of largest wilderness in the lower 48. The nearest road was at least 20 miles away and the nearest town was over 100 miles. I can't describe what it felt like to look miles in every direction and see nothing but pristine wilderness with a 'perfect' river running through it. 2. AFF level 5. Sunset jump with the sun going down over the rocky mountains and a huge full moon on the eastern horizon. The jump went perfect and I made my first stand up landing in the middle of the peas. I will never forget that jump. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingnut 0 #34 December 24, 2004 i'd say it was my 500th jump, did it at the boogie on the brazos, aggie dave and kris were on it and we exited in a leg ock/horny gorila.... damn was that thing smoking........................ then the party that night is one that i will never forget.... ah good times............. ______________________________________ "i have no reader's digest version" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vallerina 2 #35 December 24, 2004 QuoteWatching Val perform in her belly dancing show. When she first came on stage i actually cried. Was I that bad? I can't wait to see you in your show, Sunny! There's a thin line between Saturday night and Sunday morning Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingnut 0 #36 December 24, 2004 QuoteI can't wait to see you in your show, Sunny get video... i wana see it!!!!!! my roomate has been taking lessons for about 2 years now........ never have seen one of her shows yet... ______________________________________ "i have no reader's digest version" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dzdiva 7 #37 December 24, 2004 I have so many memorable moments. Most of them have nothing to do with skydiving.The call from a long lost friend that I got in July.So many moments with patients and families, but yesterday was one of the most memorable. Vernon passed away last year right before Christmas. What a special person. He was a paratrooper in WWII. He saw my skydiving pic and we became fast friends. He called me "Jumper girl".Merry Christmas to everyone."It's not just a daydream if you choose to make it your life..." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lemonjelly 0 #38 December 24, 2004 Level 4 AFF, this year in Spain. Did all that was required, Alex (bless you mate) my instructor gave thumbs up in front of me, had time to look around and down, fell into light cloud, everything went white out. Suddenly, the ground started to appear through the mist. Think that no matter what or how I jump from now on, that will forever live in my mind. GOOD TIDINGS TO ALL AT S/D SPAIN AND ALL DZ.COMMERS, ST ANDREWS AND STRATHALLAN (AND ALL GUESTS WHO AINT REGISTERED YET) ************************************************* RED LIGHTS & OFF LANDINGS ARE JUST MY THANG http://www.redlightrob.co.uk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kai2k1 0 #39 December 24, 2004 The gate to Rantoul. right then and there i knew i had finally arrived... There's no truer sense of flying than sky diving," Scott Cowan Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nataly 38 #40 December 24, 2004 doing AFF, getting A-Licence, B-Licence and my Coach Ratings. But probably my *favourite* is when my current boytoy announced he'd be flying out to Canada (from England) for a visit.. And then he pestered me until I agreed to move out there! London here I come!!! Nataly :)"There is no problem so bad you can't make it worse." - Chris Hadfield « Sors le martinet et flagelle toi indigne contrôleuse de gestion. » - my boss Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lemonjelly 0 #41 December 24, 2004 North or South London????************************************************* RED LIGHTS & OFF LANDINGS ARE JUST MY THANG http://www.redlightrob.co.uk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpinfarmer 0 #42 December 24, 2004 Most memorable was a few days in early September when I went out to Couch Freaks. Got to make a bunch of jumps and meet some real great people. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
moth 0 #43 December 25, 2004 compleating my aff course what a feeling Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Superman32 0 #44 December 25, 2004 Taking the MCAT (medical colleges admissions test) on Sat and doing my first tandem on sunday. Inveniam Viam aut Faciam I'm back biatches! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nataly 38 #45 December 25, 2004 QuoteNorth or South London???? You know what, I don't even know!! He moved into the flat just about one week ago and is in the process of making it "livable" for us. I don't even care--I'm just excited to head out there (I have naughty thoughts in mind!)"There is no problem so bad you can't make it worse." - Chris Hadfield « Sors le martinet et flagelle toi indigne contrôleuse de gestion. » - my boss Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybeergodd 0 #46 December 25, 2004 I didn't even get an honorable mention ......Man I was nice to you all year and not even one single mention.....now I'm hurt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
