elfanie 0 #1 January 12, 2004 So this weekend I go out to the dropzone..and I'm very very frustrated at the winds on Saturday. but yesterday morning head out there...and it was the most perfect skydiving day I could possibly imagine. Cool at altitude but not cold, warm on the ground but not hot (we are in dry arizona, so it was a high of 78 on the ground which made it so amazingly perfect!)...breezy but not blowing (right about 10MPH)...beautiful! Perfect!! I got a few pictures, too...most are just some shots taken by my husband of me under canopy (and backlit, so they are more image shots than of me) But look at the sunset shot... JEALOUS YET? Amazing sunset..just gorgeous. And I'll be heading out there next weekend as well...and I know Coolidge will have the King Air all weekend long..WHOO HOO!!! but aren't those nice sunset shots? (and it also shows off my new Sabre190 that I got for Christmas. Except that the last picture he got of my landing looks like I"m going to do a butt slide. I assure you that I did not...I slid, squatted, and stood that up nice as you please, thank you! Looky - pics! -------------------------------------------- Elfanie My Skydiving Page Fly Safe - Soft Landings Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nightingale 0 #2 January 12, 2004 WOW! Those pics are WONDERFUL. I can tell your husband knows his way around a camera. The photos not only serve the basic purpose of photography (to capture a moment) but they do it with STYLE! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elfanie 0 #3 January 12, 2004 Quote WOW! Those pics are WONDERFUL. I can tell your husband knows his way around a camera. The photos not only serve the basic purpose of photography (to capture a moment) but they do it with STYLE! they are cool, aren't they! I just had such a fun day (even go to do a jump with a guy from Wisconsin who was visiting us..his 69th jump. We tried desperately to figure out how we'd exit the Cessna in a 69 position and couldn't find a way to do it that we felt was safe...hee hee. Instead we decided to try to get into that position in freefall...funnelled the exit, but we're sure SOMEWHERE in the bumbling we MUST have passed that position if only for a second. I can't wait for this weekend. (and anyone in Arizona should join us!! I love jumping with new people!!) -------------------------------------------- Elfanie My Skydiving Page Fly Safe - Soft Landings Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jmpnkramer 0 #4 January 12, 2004 Why would I be Jealous? I live in Florida. We have those days all winter long. While ya'll were freezing at the DZ.COM Boogie we were all getting a suntan. This weekend was cold but it is already warming up back into the 70's. Laters, The REAL KRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAMER!!!!!!!!!The REAL KRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAMER! "HESITATION CAUSES DEATH!!!" "Be Slow to Fall into Friendship; but when Thou Art in, Continue Firm & Constant." - SOCRATES Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WrongWay 0 #5 January 12, 2004 Yes, I'm jealous. It's f*cking cold here! BTW, thanks for the "eyes" comment...I was blushing!! Good to meet you in eloy!!! Edited to add: BTW, your hubby rocks the camera. KUDOS TO HIM!! Wrong Way D #27371 Mal Manera Rodriguez Cajun Chicken Ø Hellfish #451 The wiser wolf prevails. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elfanie 0 #6 January 12, 2004 Quote Why would I be Jealous? I live in Florida. We have those days all winter long. Now...I've never been to florida, so this isn't a slam on florida...more a question to make sure that my impressions are correct (or not).. but... isn't Florida massively humid...all year round? I mean...95* weather there, isn't that miserable? And when it's colder...isn't it "chill you to your bone" cold because of the humidity? I went skydiving in Playa Del Carmen in Mexico..and even though it was "only" 88*..it was MISERABLEY hot... what's the humidity where you are? Do you jump Zhills or someplace else? What's your home DZ? -------------------------------------------- Elfanie My Skydiving Page Fly Safe - Soft Landings Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elfanie 0 #7 January 12, 2004 Quote BTW, thanks for the "eyes" comment...I was blushing!! Good to meet you in eloy!!! Edited to add: BTW, your hubby rocks the camera. KUDOS TO HIM!! First off.. I missed you blushing? I woulda paid good money to see that! (at least a jump ticket. ) There's just something about a young, sky blue eyed stud that's still modest enough to blush at a compliment that is absolutely adorable. And about my husband's camera...hee hee. He just walked in here laughing about the compliments, because I'm a photographer and I'm ALWAYS after him about how horrible his pictures are. I had to take his pictures and crop them and fix them up a little bit (as far as the lighting goes). Wait until this next weekend...I'll have lots more to show you that *I* took. (my husband, even before we graduated AFF, commented that he KNOWS I'm going to end up with a camera strapped to my head...because it would combine two things I love to do. ) When are you coming back to AZ to visit us? -------------------------------------------- Elfanie My Skydiving Page Fly Safe - Soft Landings Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jmpnkramer 0 #8 January 12, 2004 Quote isn't Florida massively humid...all year round? I mean...95* Not quite that warm all year. This time of year it is cooler with lower humidity. The summers are humid. Quote And when it's colder...isn't it "chill you to your bone" cold because of the humidity? I believe it feels colder because it is usually warm here. I am not a meterologist though so I cannot make an informed statement on why it would feel that way. Quote What's your home DZ? Z-Hills. You can usually fine me there unless I am doing Military things. I personally do not like the dust and what it does to the canopy in places like AZ. Of course not everyplace is perfect. The humidity does take some getting used to but I do not mind it. Laters, The REAL KRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAMER!!!!!!!The REAL KRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAMER! "HESITATION CAUSES DEATH!!!" "Be Slow to Fall into Friendship; but when Thou Art in, Continue Firm & Constant." - SOCRATES Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elfanie 0 #9 January 12, 2004 Quote Quote What's your home DZ? Z-Hills. You can usually fine me there unless I am doing Military things. aww...I wanted SO MUCH to go to Zhills at the end of this month for the pink mafia boogie.... we're thinking maybe sometime very soon we can take a vacation out there and meet you folks. Quote I personally do not like the dust and what it does to the canopy in places like AZ. Now...I haven't noticed much dust here.. But I"ve also not jumped in the summer yet. (started here the first week in September.) There are dust STORMS that happen usually in the spring...and those are horrendous!!! (close everything up and wait them out while you're covered in blowing dust) But usually it's not that dusty out here (that I've noticed...but I might not be the best judge. Maybe some people who visited eloy a couple of weeks ago would have a different impression) Quote Of course not everyplace is perfect. The humidity does take some getting used to but I do not mind it. Yes...everything has it's pluses and minuses. Hopefully it won't be too far in the future and you'll be able to show my family the pluses and minuses of your landing spot. -------------------------------------------- Elfanie My Skydiving Page Fly Safe - Soft Landings Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MyOwnWay 0 #10 January 12, 2004 i just wish i was back at skydive az w/ jumper03. i'm jealous that he's now living on the dz. _________________________________________ all good things are wild and free - Henry David Thoreau Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ron 10 #11 January 12, 2004 I live on the DZ in Zhills.... Are you Jealous yet?"No free man shall ever be debarred the use of arms." -- Thomas Jefferson, Thomas Jefferson Papers, 334 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elfanie 0 #12 January 12, 2004 Quote I live on the DZ in Zhills.... Are you Jealous yet? I don't know.... but wait until my family vacation there and get a chance to jump at your DZ, and I very well might be. -------------------------------------------- Elfanie My Skydiving Page Fly Safe - Soft Landings Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jmpnkramer 0 #13 January 12, 2004 Quote There are dust STORMS that happen usually in the spring...and those are horrendous!!! (close everything up and wait them out while you're covered in blowing dust) Yeah that whole dust devil thing also. Very dangerous. Here we have Hurricanes. The difference is that we have enough warning to get the hell out of the state if need be. Quote aww...I wanted SO MUCH to go to Zhills at the end of this month for the pink mafia boogie and the reason ya'll cannot make it? You are going to miss one hell of a good time. If you cannot make it at the end of the month then I suggest trying to make it for the Easter Boogie. http://www.skydivecity.com/ Here is the website so you can look at the dates and make arrangements. Quote you'll be able to show my family the pluses and minuses of your landing spot. Let's see. Plenty of outs. Out of the main city. Not a whole bunch of traffic. If you cannot jump because of weather there is plenty of other things to do. Laters, The REAL KRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAMER!!!!!!!!The REAL KRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAMER! "HESITATION CAUSES DEATH!!!" "Be Slow to Fall into Friendship; but when Thou Art in, Continue Firm & Constant." - SOCRATES Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kramer 0 #14 January 12, 2004 Quote I live on the DZ in Zhills.... Are you Jealous yet? Grr..... -Kramer The FAKE KRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAMER!!!!!!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phillbo 11 #15 January 12, 2004 Nice pics. I'm hoping to make it down Saturday so keep that camera away from me .. I do not want any pics of my landings lately I took advantage of the high winds last Saturday to break out the dirtbike instead. It's been giving me dirty looks stashed away in the corner of the garage since I took up Skydiving Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elfanie 0 #16 January 12, 2004 Quote Quote aww...I wanted SO MUCH to go to Zhills at the end of this month for the pink mafia boogie and the reason ya'll cannot make it? You are going to miss one hell of a good time. 3 kids...mortgage....job to pay for it all...living all the way across the country... All in due time...don't worry. Quote Here is the website so you can look at the dates and make arrangements. I visited the website even before you posted it. (I'm still so new to the sport that going to any other DZ is a very intimidating thought...what if I screw up the pattern or can't "find my way home", so to speak..) But I'm sure you'll show me the ropes when we get there...riiiight?? -------------------------------------------- Elfanie My Skydiving Page Fly Safe - Soft Landings Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elfanie 0 #17 January 12, 2004 Quote I'm hoping to make it down Saturday so keep that camera away from me .. I do not want any pics of my landings lately Sweet!! We'll see you there then!! Funny thing is...the ONE time I took pictures of Brian landing (Brian is my husband, for those who don't know)...is the ONE time in I can't tell you how many jumps that he's biffed. He landed short (didn't realize the winds had picked up while they were on their way up)...landed hard and slid on his butt/side... he was SO PISSED!!! I couldn't have gotten pictures of those beautiful landings right in the middle of the grass he was doing..NOOOOOO...I had to get perfect pictures of him messing up. And Phil...you shoulda been there Sunday....to see Mark, Josh, Brian (different Brian, heh), and Wade CReW'ing....way way too cool! Watching them hook up a 3-stack..way too cool. I got great pictures of Mark and Wade swooping, too... OH!! And I almost forgot to tell you...if you can get ANY time this week...they are doing Style and Accuracy training out there!! (I am 99% sure it's the Golden Knights doing the style and accuracy training) They set up the harness on Saturday...we're hoping to go out tomorrow (Tuesday) just to watch them.. would that be cool to watch or what! they will be out there all week...you shoudl try and make it out..even for an hour or two! -------------------------------------------- Elfanie My Skydiving Page Fly Safe - Soft Landings Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingnut 0 #18 January 12, 2004 nice pics and as reply to the subject... nope.....i love the snow caped mountains we have here in utah theymake wonderful scenery with the grat salt lake...... but then gin we have lots of snow right now and it is cold so well i could be a little jealous... but not much..... it's warm up soon enough... i only ask it be about 30 on the ground..... ______________________________________ "i have no reader's digest version" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ron 10 #19 January 13, 2004 Quote (I'm still so new to the sport that going to any other DZ is a very intimidating thought...what if I screw up the pattern or can't "find my way home", so to speak..) Zhills is one of the easiest to find DZ's from the air. It is on a big triangle shaped airport with 1 mile runways. On one side is town, the other rural. The DZ is on the rural side twards the quarry. VERY easy to find."No free man shall ever be debarred the use of arms." -- Thomas Jefferson, Thomas Jefferson Papers, 334 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jmpnkramer 0 #20 January 13, 2004 Quote 3 kids...mortgage....job to pay for it all...living all the way across the country... Yeah that is a whole lot on the plate. How old are the kids? Does the Hubby Jump? If he doesn't you can send him and the kids to Bush Gardnes while you jump with us. It is only 30 minutes away. Quote I'm still so new to the sport that going to any other DZ is a very intimidating thought...what if I screw up the pattern or can't "find my way home", so to speak You just need to think about how you were trained. Constantly ask questions to make sure you are correct in your thinking. (Of course make sure you are asking the proper people.) Quote But I'm sure you'll show me the ropes when we get there...riiiight?? I along with many other instructors would be more than happy to show you the ropes. There are many great skydivers here to learn from. We have Organizers for all skill levels. Quote I wish there were more arial shots, though...so I could see the landing zones and things like that. Here is a site where you can put in the address of anyplace and see the aerial shot. http://terraserver.homeadvisor.msn.com/address.aspx Keep us posted. Laters, The REAL KRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAMER!!!!!!!!!The REAL KRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAMER! "HESITATION CAUSES DEATH!!!" "Be Slow to Fall into Friendship; but when Thou Art in, Continue Firm & Constant." - SOCRATES Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elfanie 0 #21 January 13, 2004 Quote Yeah that is a whole lot on the plate. How old are the kids? 8.5 years, 4 years, and 16 months. (see attachment) Quote Does the Hubby Jump? Oh yeah...he saw me going goofy over jumping from airplanes and thought that it looked like I was having too much fun to do it without him. Quote If he doesn't you can send him and the kids to Bush Gardnes while you jump with us. It is only 30 minutes away. Heck..I might do that anyways. KIDDING HONEY!! (yes..he's on DZ.com...he's Bsoder) That's why we're thinking Florida would be a great place to vacation - amusement parks for the kids, a kick-butt amusement park for hubby and I ...should make for a pretty awesome vacation... -------------------------------------------- Elfanie My Skydiving Page Fly Safe - Soft Landings Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kelel01 1 #22 January 13, 2004 Your kids are adorable!!! Much love to you and your family! Kelly Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jmpnkramer 0 #23 January 13, 2004 Quote That's why we're thinking Florida would be a great place to vacation - amusement parks for the kids, a kick-butt amusement park for hubby and I ...should make for a pretty awesome vacation... Yeah there is so much to do here. Disney cannot be done in a day anymore. It takes more like a week to see it all around the whole Disney experience. Even then you might not see it all. Bush Gardens is cool because it is a zoo and a ride park. Of course several shows. Goto a travel agent and see what kind of package deal you can work up. Maybe even see if there are package deals on-line. If ya'll have any questions just give me a PM. I still suggest Easter. Laters, The REAL KRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAMER!!!!!!!!The REAL KRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAMER! "HESITATION CAUSES DEATH!!!" "Be Slow to Fall into Friendship; but when Thou Art in, Continue Firm & Constant." - SOCRATES Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
