flyangel2 2 #101 June 7, 2004 That's only cause she hasn't had Turtle the way I've had turtle. Once she has a taste, she won't want anything else.May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds. - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VanillaSkyGirl 6 #102 June 7, 2004 QuoteQuoteIt'll be ok - All you need is some TLC. Turtle Loving and Care I'm not feeling the love here. Sorry Clint. You know I adore you. I'm not sure what I'm feeling myself. (((((((((((((HUGS))))))))) to my Turtle friend. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VanillaSkyGirl 6 #103 June 7, 2004 Quote That's only cause she hasn't had Turtle the way I've had turtle. Once she has a taste, she won't want anything else. Wth, Mar? You guys crack me up...LMAO...I said "crack" as in my ankle is cracked... Man, I cannot wait to get pain meds... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyangel2 2 #104 June 7, 2004 Yeah, that Turtle gets around I'm sure there isn't many gals here that haven't had him. Oh wait, what a great idea. I'll start a poll!May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds. - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VanillaSkyGirl 6 #105 June 7, 2004 QuoteWhat size canopy were you jumping? And what size are you going back to? Hi 'Chelle! I wasn't going to get into the details here, however, people are going to begin speculating. I would rather just set the record straight myself. I lost my toggle in my glove, which I never wear normally, then I froze because I didn't want to make a low turn. It seemed like a lot of time had passed, although it had not. I didn't trust my altimeter because they fail, sometimes. I don't feel that I reacted well enough because I didn't even make corrections, which I would have easily done under the 150. I was unsure how the 135 was going to react. This caused me to downwind into some brush. I flared fine, but I ran into some high, dense brush before I was on the ground. My left leg snapped branches off the brush, which in turn snapped my ankle (which was caught on the branches). The gloves were tiny, children's, but they still managed to come off/get caught in the toggles, as my fingers and wrist are very slender. Women's gloves are too large. I thought that this would be a good time to integrate wearing gloves into my routine as it was a canopy control course. Obviously, the gloves ended up not fitting as I was moving my hands around in the toggles, risers, etc. I wore about 13 lbs of lead in a weight belt. I weigh about 97 lbs. My rig is about 20 lbs. My canopy was a Spectre 135 with about 31 landings. My prior canopy was a Spectre 150, and I jumped that about 87 jumps. One of the reasons that I downsized to a 135 was because I was not getting good penetration on the 150. I was very, very comfortable under the 150, but it seemed almost dangerous at times to be on it because of the lack of penetration/forward movement. Also, turbulence was felt very strongly under it at such a low wingloading. Believe it or not, I went through AFF on a 280 main. That was at a tiny DZ, that only had bigger mains for student rigs, but when my old DZ closed down, I was still a student jumping rpcords. I went to Perris, where I was immediately switched to throw-out and downsized to a 220, then a 170 in 2 jumps. Then, I went to Elsinore, where I fell in love with the DZ, and jumped a Silhouette 190 for 8 jumps (in 2 days) still as a student and newly licensed skydiver. I began demoing rental gear. I usually rented a 170 (Sabre, Sabre2, Spectre, PD), which I jumped for about 40 jumps. I loved the Spectre the best, so I decided to buy a Spectre 150 for my first main. I am very conservative with my canopy decisions, which was how they taught us to be at Elsinore. I am very, very comfortable on the 150...even when I pile on the lead, crosswind or land out. I am always confident that I can land it without issue. I downsized to the 150 when it was looong overdue, so it was an easy transition for me. Mentally, I was a little frightened of the 135 , once I got it, even though it is still a low wingloading. I didn't realize that I would be so nervous with this change, until I began to fly it. Ironically, I was taking a Canopy Control Class bcause I wanted to get to know my canopy better and not have any fear when faced with this kind of situation. I felt stupid and embarrassed, which was why I didn't post this right away. I hope that I don't get flamed or whatever. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunshine 2 #106 June 7, 2004 QuoteIt'll be ok - All you need is some TLC. Turtle Loving and Care ------------------------------------------------- I'm not feeling the love here Last time i felt your love, i got a rash... ___________________________________________ meow I get a Mike hug! I get a Mike hug! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 221 #107 June 7, 2004 QuoteQuoteIt'll be ok - All you need is some TLC. Turtle Loving and Care ------------------------------------------------- I'm not feeling the love here Last time i felt your love, i got a rash... That was a case of chronic rug burn.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
VanillaSkyGirl 6 #108 June 7, 2004 OK, I am going to begin to get ready to see my doctor. It may take a while to get there. Have fun on my thread, everyone. Sunny, I won't be home, in case you call, but I'd love to talk tomorrow or whenever. ((((((((((HUGS))))))))))) Love you all... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites vt1977 0 #109 June 8, 2004 QuoteOK, I am going to begin to get ready to see my doctor. It may take a while to get there. Rosa, hope it all went well and that the doctor had good news for you. Vicki Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Tinkerbelle 5 #110 June 8, 2004 Ah, baw hum bug! I have given Vanillaskygirl plenty of hugs and kisses and encouragement to make her feel better! You obviously didn't read the rest of my posts to her here! Here, I will give her some more.... huuuuuggggg!, squeeeeze! smooooooch! It will all be OK in a couple months! Now, don't be nasty you other feline, OK! You girls get so sensitive sometimes! I just had something to say, so I said it. This is supposed to be the soapbox venue, so I just got on my soap box for a minute. Please forgive me. Didn't mean to detract from the issue at hand! So sorry! Luv-n-stuff Tink Rehab is for quitters. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Tinkerbelle 5 #111 June 8, 2004 Gosh, you people made me cry. I was just trying to share a little from my own experience. I even offered to send her flowers if I had the money to. I am just lonely since I broke my neck, and can't jump like I used to, so I am sorry that I do get a little out of hand writing so much. I just can't do much of anything else but write, laying in bed. Vanillaskygirl is lucky. She will be up and back in the game in a couple months. That's great! Some of us aren't so lucky, and it hurts. Please forgive me. I meant no harm! Tink Rehab is for quitters. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites NoShitThereIWas 0 #112 June 8, 2004 Rosa, I didn't mean to downplay your injury at all. I have never broken or sprained anything and all I know is it would have to suck. I was merely trying to impart some "it can always be worse" wisdom and "look at what could have been" to help you keep things in perspective in that things can always get or be worse. When things suck for me in my life, I try to remind myself of that and it makes me feel a little better even if it is hard to feel better. In fact, sometimes when I think of people who are less fortunate than me and how things can always be worse, it is the only thing that makes me feel better so I was just trying to help. Also, about jumping with the cast. Probably not a good idea, but I can say that my BF after breaking his leg, had a cast on and not only remodeled his house but continued to jump out of airplanes. He'd hobble to the plane with crutches, his friends would lift him into the plane and I think he slid in for landing. Not that I am suggesting you do the same, he is one bad ass (and a bit on the nutty side), but maybe at the very least his actions after a serious injury will inspire you? Take care Rosa and heal soon!!!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 VanillaSkyGirl 6 #113 June 8, 2004 QuoteI am just lonely since I broke my neck, and can't jump like I used to That's sad. I'm sory for your pain. Please feel better. QuotePlease forgive me. I meant no harm! It's OK, Tinkerbelle. Please just let it go. The other ladies have my best interests at heart. Your posts are distracting, but thank you for the well wishes, anyway, my dear. Take care & I am sorry that you cannot jump. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites BASE813 0 #114 June 8, 2004 QuoteI was merely trying to impart some "it can always be worse" wisdom and "look at what could have been" to help you keep things in perspective take a read of the femur club post........ i did and it made me feel better in a warped way of "im glad i didnt bust my femur!" you have a little time until you can jump, i have a year until i can jump, my friend has 2 years maybe................... i agree - dont see it as bad luck it happened but good luck that it was not worse! heal fast............. i AM bored! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites VanillaSkyGirl 6 #115 June 8, 2004 QuoteI didn't mean to downplay your injury at all. Thank you, Jen. I never took it that way, as a matter of fact, I agree with you about keeping a positive outlook. I am trying really hard to do that. I really appreciate your and everyone else's posts, Jen. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Tinkerbelle 5 #116 June 8, 2004 Yeah, whenever I start playing the "oh poor me" game with myself. I just think about my sweetie Shawn. Had he just pulled up on that darned stick (wheel) he would be alive today. Also, a great source of inspiration is Christopher Reeve. Whenever I think things just couldn't get any worse, and I start flogging myself for the mistakes I made that lead to my injury, and they were operator error, I just think of how many times that guy has dwelled on why he got on that damned horse in the first place. He may be better off financially than the rest of us, so thus better able to get and pay for the medical attention he needs, but still, he is in really bad shape, much worse than just a broken heel that will heal. I'm surprised I haven't heard any heal puns as yet. Also, when Shawn died, soon after JFK JR. died in a plane crash. I hate to admitt it, but that did make me feel less alone to have the whole World grieving so publically the loss of a loved in a similar way. It helped make me feel better and less alone to imagine they were all grieving the loss of Shawn. My Daddy just died too in October. And somehow this Reagan death has helped in that respect too. I have told my Mother to pretend all the grieving Nationally is for my Father. It helps to know that you are not alone, and that others are suffering similar heart breaks. So keep your head up and think how lucky you relative to all those other people. In that context, 3 or 4 months is nothing! You can do that standing on your head! Tink Rehab is for quitters. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites bbarnhouse 0 #117 June 8, 2004 Rosa, Sending you warm healing vibes from Arizona. You da bomb babay..... X's and O's B2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites VanillaSkyGirl 6 #118 June 8, 2004 QuoteRosa, Sending you warm healing vibes from Arizona. You da bomb babay..... X's and O's B2[/reply You, too, Betsy, thank you for the lovely PM. It truly touches my heart to have friends who care so much. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 3 4 5 Next Page 5 of 5 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. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0 Go To Topic Listing
vt1977 0 #109 June 8, 2004 QuoteOK, I am going to begin to get ready to see my doctor. It may take a while to get there. Rosa, hope it all went well and that the doctor had good news for you. Vicki Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tinkerbelle 5 #110 June 8, 2004 Ah, baw hum bug! I have given Vanillaskygirl plenty of hugs and kisses and encouragement to make her feel better! You obviously didn't read the rest of my posts to her here! Here, I will give her some more.... huuuuuggggg!, squeeeeze! smooooooch! It will all be OK in a couple months! Now, don't be nasty you other feline, OK! You girls get so sensitive sometimes! I just had something to say, so I said it. This is supposed to be the soapbox venue, so I just got on my soap box for a minute. Please forgive me. Didn't mean to detract from the issue at hand! So sorry! Luv-n-stuff Tink Rehab is for quitters. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tinkerbelle 5 #111 June 8, 2004 Gosh, you people made me cry. I was just trying to share a little from my own experience. I even offered to send her flowers if I had the money to. I am just lonely since I broke my neck, and can't jump like I used to, so I am sorry that I do get a little out of hand writing so much. I just can't do much of anything else but write, laying in bed. Vanillaskygirl is lucky. She will be up and back in the game in a couple months. That's great! Some of us aren't so lucky, and it hurts. Please forgive me. I meant no harm! Tink Rehab is for quitters. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NoShitThereIWas 0 #112 June 8, 2004 Rosa, I didn't mean to downplay your injury at all. I have never broken or sprained anything and all I know is it would have to suck. I was merely trying to impart some "it can always be worse" wisdom and "look at what could have been" to help you keep things in perspective in that things can always get or be worse. When things suck for me in my life, I try to remind myself of that and it makes me feel a little better even if it is hard to feel better. In fact, sometimes when I think of people who are less fortunate than me and how things can always be worse, it is the only thing that makes me feel better so I was just trying to help. Also, about jumping with the cast. Probably not a good idea, but I can say that my BF after breaking his leg, had a cast on and not only remodeled his house but continued to jump out of airplanes. He'd hobble to the plane with crutches, his friends would lift him into the plane and I think he slid in for landing. Not that I am suggesting you do the same, he is one bad ass (and a bit on the nutty side), but maybe at the very least his actions after a serious injury will inspire you? Take care Rosa and heal soon!!!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
VanillaSkyGirl 6 #113 June 8, 2004 QuoteI am just lonely since I broke my neck, and can't jump like I used to That's sad. I'm sory for your pain. Please feel better. QuotePlease forgive me. I meant no harm! It's OK, Tinkerbelle. Please just let it go. The other ladies have my best interests at heart. Your posts are distracting, but thank you for the well wishes, anyway, my dear. Take care & I am sorry that you cannot jump. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BASE813 0 #114 June 8, 2004 QuoteI was merely trying to impart some "it can always be worse" wisdom and "look at what could have been" to help you keep things in perspective take a read of the femur club post........ i did and it made me feel better in a warped way of "im glad i didnt bust my femur!" you have a little time until you can jump, i have a year until i can jump, my friend has 2 years maybe................... i agree - dont see it as bad luck it happened but good luck that it was not worse! heal fast............. i AM bored! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VanillaSkyGirl 6 #115 June 8, 2004 QuoteI didn't mean to downplay your injury at all. Thank you, Jen. I never took it that way, as a matter of fact, I agree with you about keeping a positive outlook. I am trying really hard to do that. I really appreciate your and everyone else's posts, Jen. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Tinkerbelle 5 #116 June 8, 2004 Yeah, whenever I start playing the "oh poor me" game with myself. I just think about my sweetie Shawn. Had he just pulled up on that darned stick (wheel) he would be alive today. Also, a great source of inspiration is Christopher Reeve. Whenever I think things just couldn't get any worse, and I start flogging myself for the mistakes I made that lead to my injury, and they were operator error, I just think of how many times that guy has dwelled on why he got on that damned horse in the first place. He may be better off financially than the rest of us, so thus better able to get and pay for the medical attention he needs, but still, he is in really bad shape, much worse than just a broken heel that will heal. I'm surprised I haven't heard any heal puns as yet. Also, when Shawn died, soon after JFK JR. died in a plane crash. I hate to admitt it, but that did make me feel less alone to have the whole World grieving so publically the loss of a loved in a similar way. It helped make me feel better and less alone to imagine they were all grieving the loss of Shawn. My Daddy just died too in October. And somehow this Reagan death has helped in that respect too. I have told my Mother to pretend all the grieving Nationally is for my Father. It helps to know that you are not alone, and that others are suffering similar heart breaks. So keep your head up and think how lucky you relative to all those other people. In that context, 3 or 4 months is nothing! You can do that standing on your head! Tink Rehab is for quitters. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites bbarnhouse 0 #117 June 8, 2004 Rosa, Sending you warm healing vibes from Arizona. You da bomb babay..... X's and O's B2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites VanillaSkyGirl 6 #118 June 8, 2004 QuoteRosa, Sending you warm healing vibes from Arizona. You da bomb babay..... X's and O's B2[/reply You, too, Betsy, thank you for the lovely PM. It truly touches my heart to have friends who care so much. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 3 4 5 Next Page 5 of 5 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. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0 Go To Topic Listing
Tinkerbelle 5 #116 June 8, 2004 Yeah, whenever I start playing the "oh poor me" game with myself. I just think about my sweetie Shawn. Had he just pulled up on that darned stick (wheel) he would be alive today. Also, a great source of inspiration is Christopher Reeve. Whenever I think things just couldn't get any worse, and I start flogging myself for the mistakes I made that lead to my injury, and they were operator error, I just think of how many times that guy has dwelled on why he got on that damned horse in the first place. He may be better off financially than the rest of us, so thus better able to get and pay for the medical attention he needs, but still, he is in really bad shape, much worse than just a broken heel that will heal. I'm surprised I haven't heard any heal puns as yet. Also, when Shawn died, soon after JFK JR. died in a plane crash. I hate to admitt it, but that did make me feel less alone to have the whole World grieving so publically the loss of a loved in a similar way. It helped make me feel better and less alone to imagine they were all grieving the loss of Shawn. My Daddy just died too in October. And somehow this Reagan death has helped in that respect too. I have told my Mother to pretend all the grieving Nationally is for my Father. It helps to know that you are not alone, and that others are suffering similar heart breaks. So keep your head up and think how lucky you relative to all those other people. In that context, 3 or 4 months is nothing! You can do that standing on your head! Tink Rehab is for quitters. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bbarnhouse 0 #117 June 8, 2004 Rosa, Sending you warm healing vibes from Arizona. You da bomb babay..... X's and O's B2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VanillaSkyGirl 6 #118 June 8, 2004 QuoteRosa, Sending you warm healing vibes from Arizona. You da bomb babay..... X's and O's B2[/reply You, too, Betsy, thank you for the lovely PM. It truly touches my heart to have friends who care so much. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 3 4 5 Next Page 5 of 5 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. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
