piisfish 140 #26 December 20, 2004 Dad used to cycle a lot and listen to The Beatles. Mom... errr... she's extreme, she broke a knee skiing when she was around 25... That's the last time she did any sport I think... Besides walking our X-Treme dog...(a Yorkshire Terrier) My godfather he was a paratrooper in the french army, went to Indochina and Algeria...scissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AnotherGoodin 0 #27 December 20, 2004 I'm the 3rd generation skydiver in my family... Dad- started keeping track again after 20+ yrs. of jumping and his new log book has over 1,000 jumps Mother- 800 something? Uncle Lyle- God only knows.. he was also the owner/pilot of titusville many years ago Uncle Mike- about 1,000 more than my dad.. whatever that could be Uncle Johnny-probably 900 or so So.... Theres the goodin family skydiving tree! I guess that would fit the crazy parents/family!If life gives you lemons then make lemonade, if not then go thirsty and keep on truckin' Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ladyskydiver 0 #28 December 20, 2004 Can't speak for my blood father as I've never met him. Mom's not too adventurous although she encourages me to be so - even though it scares her at times. My dad wasn't that adventurous either and when he was alive would be the one keeping mom calm until she got the call that I was ok and that all was well. 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
kingbunky 3 #29 December 20, 2004 not mine. despite being in his twenties during the hippie era (65 - 75), he chose to get married, have a kid or three and run off to toronto. i don't remember him doing much just to entertain himself. he turns 60 next year, but he's acted that age for as long as i can remember. there must be a crazy gene somewhere though, my brother has tried a lot of silly things and lived through them all, skydiving is on his list for this summer, and one of my sisters wants to try it as well..."Hang on a sec, the young'uns are throwin' beer cans at a golf cart." MB4252 TDS699 killing threads since 2001 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,498 #30 December 20, 2004 My folks weren't physical-danger-risky, but they moved to Brazil a couple of times, and took refugees into their home for extended periods a couple of times as well. Given how much either of those can disrupt your life, well, that's risky. My grandmother was a reporter who moved to the US in her 20's to teach Swedish in Texas (she later left); my grandfather went to the Antarctic with the Amundsen expedition (stayed with the base camp). 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
Amanduh 0 #31 December 20, 2004 My dad wasn't... Mom use to street race (illegal) a '69 roadrunner. That woman still gets chills when she hears a kick ace motor rev up! But then again, my mom did jump too (1 so far, more to come so she says). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marcusr 0 #32 December 20, 2004 ok. mom's a standup comic/impressionist. dad's a rabbi. i can't even figure that out. any theories? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
