ACMESkydiver 0 #1 September 10, 2004 What have you noticed? What is it with unicycles?? What is it with fire-eaters?? (No offense FireflyTX ) Why Teva's?? What else? There's like a ton of 'em...can't think of any more right now...~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
turtlespeed 221 #2 September 10, 2004 Why funny looking Goggles? Post whoring?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
Bolas 5 #3 September 10, 2004 Hackey Sacks We like to drink and party Most men jump smaller canopies then the women More people get hurt on the days we're groundedStupidity if left untreated is self-correcting If ya can't be good, look good, if that fails, make 'em laugh. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bodyflight.Net 0 #4 September 10, 2004 it creates a unique attitude and outlook on life I find native to skyjumpers, which includes a more relaxed and open mind and allows for personal reward. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites ACMESkydiver 0 #5 September 10, 2004 QuoteWhy funny looking Goggles? -And the goggles are prolly worth more than prescription eyeglasses or contacts... -Prolly most of our rigs are worth more than the cars we drive to the DZ in... I know that's true for me for my lil' Escort when I drive that... -You see plenty o' skyjumpers with...um...bright red eyes on Saturday and Sunday mornings. Seems there's a propensity for grazing in a field of happy grass now and then. One commonality I don't fit thankfully. HOLY SHIT!!! I JUST FIGURED IT OUT!! I HAD AN EPIPHANY!!! SKYDIVERS ARE AIR-HIPPIES!!![/RED] I feel as if I just unlocked the secret of the universe...~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 ACMESkydiver 0 #6 September 10, 2004 Quote I've always liked butterflies, but now I'm even more fascinated with them. -Oh, and sore necks. I see skyjumpers rubbing their necks all the time. Honestly, I think it's from looking up all the time for clouds...planes...watching your main (or reserve ) open...watching other skyjumpers.... -and yeah I guess those openings could have somethin' to do with it now and then. ~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 Dumpster 0 #7 September 10, 2004 We have a better understanding of the weather than most ordinary folks - Sure - The forecast says cloudy, but how cloudy and how high are those clouds? Easy Does It Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites rehmwa 2 #8 September 10, 2004 QuoteSKYDIVERS ARE AIR-HIPPIES!!![/RED] I feel as if I just unlocked the secret of the universe... Yeah, mostly white, male, protestant, professionals with larger than average incomes. Those kinds of hippies. Yup, I love stereotyping threads. ... Driving is a one dimensional activity - a monkey can do it - being proud of your driving abilities is like being proud of being able to put on pants Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites ACMESkydiver 0 #9 September 10, 2004 QuoteQuoteSKYDIVERS ARE AIR-HIPPIES!!![/RED] I feel as if I just unlocked the secret of the universe... Yeah, mostly white, male, protestant, professionals with larger than average incomes. Those kinds of hippies. Yup, I love stereotyping threads. WTF?? Is it absolutely necessary to turn everything fun into a political debate? This is the Bonfire, not Speaker's Corner, and this thread was started for fun. If you're not having fun, get out.~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 Girlfalldown 0 #10 September 10, 2004 Juggling! I've never seen so many people that can juggle. I can't juggle. -------------- (Do not, I repeat DO NOT, take my posts seriously.) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Viking 0 #11 September 10, 2004 *holds back ACME* Calm down girl!!! HEY!! NOOO!! put that broom handle down!!! NO!! One thing we all have in common I think? When we see a beautiful sunset we all instantly want to be in a plane with our gear and 14.5k to play in!! edit: also i envy birds even more now, probly the luckiest creature on the planet.I swear you must have footprints on the back of your helmet - chicagoskydiver My God has a bigger dick than your god -George Carlin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites beowulf 1 #12 September 10, 2004 I have noticed that most view the cost of anything in number of jumps. ie that t shirt is one jump. How badly to I really need a new t shirt? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites rehmwa 2 #13 September 10, 2004 I'm a little contentious today. Buy me a and make it better? ... Driving is a one dimensional activity - a monkey can do it - being proud of your driving abilities is like being proud of being able to put on pants Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Amazon 7 #14 September 10, 2004 Quotewhich includes a more relaxed and open mind and allows for personal reward. I used to believe that till I came to DIZZIE DOT COM.. Now I just keep my mind open and keep my mouth shut. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites ACMESkydiver 0 #15 September 10, 2004 Quote I'm a little contentious today. Buy me a and make it better? Your beers, sir ---> That's a 6-pack. ~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 kingbunky 3 #16 September 10, 2004 QuoteQuotewhich includes a more relaxed and open mind and allows for personal reward. I used to believe that till I came to DIZZIE DOT COM.. Now I just keep my mind open and keep my mouth shut. but it's much better with bonfire/soapbox that it was with .... wth was the old general purpose forum called? a dz (or dz.com) is no place to mix skydiving with guns/politics/religeon."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 ACMESkydiver 0 #17 September 10, 2004 Quote*holds back ACME* Calm down girl!!! HEY!! NOOO!! put that broom handle down!!! NO!! Getting laid off has made me so hostile!!! Sorry all... I have a new motto: "Better to get laid than to get laid off." He he heee.... I think skyjumpers look out of the windows more on high rise buildings and glass elevators...maybe even mutter a quiet "FLARE!!!" as the glass elevator descends through the 2nd floor...~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 Amazon 7 #18 September 10, 2004 Quote think skyjumpers look out of the windows more on high rise buildings and glass elevators...maybe even mutter a quiet "FLARE!!!" as the glass elevator descends through the 2nd floor So has Todd and crew talked you into gettting a B.A.S.E rig yet?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites ACMESkydiver 0 #19 September 10, 2004 QuoteQuote think skyjumpers look out of the windows more on high rise buildings and glass elevators...maybe even mutter a quiet "FLARE!!!" as the glass elevator descends through the 2nd floor So has Todd and crew talked you into gettting a B.A.S.E rig yet?? Oh HELL no! I'll leave the insanity to the single people... Edited to add: Unless of course the building is falling down. If the building is crumbling, and it's higher than like 11 floors, than WTF? Might as well become a BASE jumper... -Less than 11 floors...I might just Spiderman down the side. ~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 catfishhunter 2 #20 September 10, 2004 I not sure if everyone does this but 3 of the 6 of us here at work are all jumpers and a plane can't fly by without us looking up and saying ....Yeah I'd jump from that altitude (we have a small local airport in provo lots of cessna's flying all the time) Or the ever popular DOOOR! as it fly's over our property MAKE EVERY DAY COUNT Life is Short and we never know how long we are going to have. We must live life to the fullest EVERY DAY. Everything we do should have a greater purpose. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Darius11 12 #21 September 10, 2004 Even if most of us have a budget and aren’t rich. We are all willing to share what we have. That’s beautiful. And clouds I have always loved Nature but I/we notice clouds so much more.I'd rather be hated for who I am, than loved for who I am not." - Kurt Cobain Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Viking 0 #22 September 10, 2004 That is soooo true. I love how skydivers trust each other enough to let someone borrow there rig for a jump or two. its fucking awsome. I swear you must have footprints on the back of your helmet - chicagoskydiver My God has a bigger dick than your god -George Carlin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Jib 0 #23 September 10, 2004 Easily distracted by shiny things particularly on a Saturday night (or some of us red things) We like to wear colors not generally found in the general population. We spend $20x?? for jump tickets and nothing on lodging. -------------------------------------------------- the depth of his depravity sickens me. -- Jerry Falwell, People v. Larry Flynt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites ACMESkydiver 0 #24 September 10, 2004 QuoteEasily distracted by shiny things particularly on a Saturday night (or some of us red things) Wanna ride bikes? ~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 jumpinfarmer 0 #25 September 11, 2004 I find myself watching the planes go over all day as well. Thinking if thats jump run, waiting for the cut, or thinking they should be out by now. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 Next Page 1 of 2 Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. 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ACMESkydiver 0 #5 September 10, 2004 QuoteWhy funny looking Goggles? -And the goggles are prolly worth more than prescription eyeglasses or contacts... -Prolly most of our rigs are worth more than the cars we drive to the DZ in... I know that's true for me for my lil' Escort when I drive that... -You see plenty o' skyjumpers with...um...bright red eyes on Saturday and Sunday mornings. Seems there's a propensity for grazing in a field of happy grass now and then. One commonality I don't fit thankfully. HOLY SHIT!!! I JUST FIGURED IT OUT!! I HAD AN EPIPHANY!!! SKYDIVERS ARE AIR-HIPPIES!!![/RED] I feel as if I just unlocked the secret of the universe...~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
ACMESkydiver 0 #6 September 10, 2004 Quote I've always liked butterflies, but now I'm even more fascinated with them. -Oh, and sore necks. I see skyjumpers rubbing their necks all the time. Honestly, I think it's from looking up all the time for clouds...planes...watching your main (or reserve ) open...watching other skyjumpers.... -and yeah I guess those openings could have somethin' to do with it now and then. ~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
Dumpster 0 #7 September 10, 2004 We have a better understanding of the weather than most ordinary folks - Sure - The forecast says cloudy, but how cloudy and how high are those clouds? Easy Does It Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rehmwa 2 #8 September 10, 2004 QuoteSKYDIVERS ARE AIR-HIPPIES!!![/RED] I feel as if I just unlocked the secret of the universe... Yeah, mostly white, male, protestant, professionals with larger than average incomes. Those kinds of hippies. Yup, I love stereotyping threads. ... Driving is a one dimensional activity - a monkey can do it - being proud of your driving abilities is like being proud of being able to put on pants Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACMESkydiver 0 #9 September 10, 2004 QuoteQuoteSKYDIVERS ARE AIR-HIPPIES!!![/RED] I feel as if I just unlocked the secret of the universe... Yeah, mostly white, male, protestant, professionals with larger than average incomes. Those kinds of hippies. Yup, I love stereotyping threads. WTF?? Is it absolutely necessary to turn everything fun into a political debate? This is the Bonfire, not Speaker's Corner, and this thread was started for fun. If you're not having fun, get out.~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
Girlfalldown 0 #10 September 10, 2004 Juggling! I've never seen so many people that can juggle. I can't juggle. -------------- (Do not, I repeat DO NOT, take my posts seriously.) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Viking 0 #11 September 10, 2004 *holds back ACME* Calm down girl!!! HEY!! NOOO!! put that broom handle down!!! NO!! One thing we all have in common I think? When we see a beautiful sunset we all instantly want to be in a plane with our gear and 14.5k to play in!! edit: also i envy birds even more now, probly the luckiest creature on the planet.I swear you must have footprints on the back of your helmet - chicagoskydiver My God has a bigger dick than your god -George Carlin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
beowulf 1 #12 September 10, 2004 I have noticed that most view the cost of anything in number of jumps. ie that t shirt is one jump. How badly to I really need a new t shirt? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rehmwa 2 #13 September 10, 2004 I'm a little contentious today. Buy me a and make it better? ... Driving is a one dimensional activity - a monkey can do it - being proud of your driving abilities is like being proud of being able to put on pants Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #14 September 10, 2004 Quotewhich includes a more relaxed and open mind and allows for personal reward. I used to believe that till I came to DIZZIE DOT COM.. Now I just keep my mind open and keep my mouth shut. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACMESkydiver 0 #15 September 10, 2004 Quote I'm a little contentious today. Buy me a and make it better? Your beers, sir ---> That's a 6-pack. ~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
kingbunky 3 #16 September 10, 2004 QuoteQuotewhich includes a more relaxed and open mind and allows for personal reward. I used to believe that till I came to DIZZIE DOT COM.. Now I just keep my mind open and keep my mouth shut. but it's much better with bonfire/soapbox that it was with .... wth was the old general purpose forum called? a dz (or dz.com) is no place to mix skydiving with guns/politics/religeon."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
ACMESkydiver 0 #17 September 10, 2004 Quote*holds back ACME* Calm down girl!!! HEY!! NOOO!! put that broom handle down!!! NO!! Getting laid off has made me so hostile!!! Sorry all... I have a new motto: "Better to get laid than to get laid off." He he heee.... I think skyjumpers look out of the windows more on high rise buildings and glass elevators...maybe even mutter a quiet "FLARE!!!" as the glass elevator descends through the 2nd floor...~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
Amazon 7 #18 September 10, 2004 Quote think skyjumpers look out of the windows more on high rise buildings and glass elevators...maybe even mutter a quiet "FLARE!!!" as the glass elevator descends through the 2nd floor So has Todd and crew talked you into gettting a B.A.S.E rig yet?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACMESkydiver 0 #19 September 10, 2004 QuoteQuote think skyjumpers look out of the windows more on high rise buildings and glass elevators...maybe even mutter a quiet "FLARE!!!" as the glass elevator descends through the 2nd floor So has Todd and crew talked you into gettting a B.A.S.E rig yet?? Oh HELL no! I'll leave the insanity to the single people... Edited to add: Unless of course the building is falling down. If the building is crumbling, and it's higher than like 11 floors, than WTF? Might as well become a BASE jumper... -Less than 11 floors...I might just Spiderman down the side. ~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
catfishhunter 2 #20 September 10, 2004 I not sure if everyone does this but 3 of the 6 of us here at work are all jumpers and a plane can't fly by without us looking up and saying ....Yeah I'd jump from that altitude (we have a small local airport in provo lots of cessna's flying all the time) Or the ever popular DOOOR! as it fly's over our property MAKE EVERY DAY COUNT Life is Short and we never know how long we are going to have. We must live life to the fullest EVERY DAY. Everything we do should have a greater purpose. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Darius11 12 #21 September 10, 2004 Even if most of us have a budget and aren’t rich. We are all willing to share what we have. That’s beautiful. And clouds I have always loved Nature but I/we notice clouds so much more.I'd rather be hated for who I am, than loved for who I am not." - Kurt Cobain Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Viking 0 #22 September 10, 2004 That is soooo true. I love how skydivers trust each other enough to let someone borrow there rig for a jump or two. its fucking awsome. I swear you must have footprints on the back of your helmet - chicagoskydiver My God has a bigger dick than your god -George Carlin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jib 0 #23 September 10, 2004 Easily distracted by shiny things particularly on a Saturday night (or some of us red things) We like to wear colors not generally found in the general population. We spend $20x?? for jump tickets and nothing on lodging. -------------------------------------------------- the depth of his depravity sickens me. -- Jerry Falwell, People v. Larry Flynt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACMESkydiver 0 #24 September 10, 2004 QuoteEasily distracted by shiny things particularly on a Saturday night (or some of us red things) Wanna ride bikes? ~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
jumpinfarmer 0 #25 September 11, 2004 I find myself watching the planes go over all day as well. Thinking if thats jump run, waiting for the cut, or thinking they should be out by now. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
