hawkflight 0 #1 December 22, 2003 Well yesterday was a beautiful day weather wise at my DZ...I'm just a student but am dying to progress quickly so I decided to jump every wekend until I get my license.......all of a sudden I realized it was Dec. 21 and I had not bought ANY...and I mean ANY Christmas presents for anyone and I have four daughters.....So it was either take the whole day and go shopping or say screw it and go jump........I wish I had jumped.....well there is always next weekend but it will probably not be as nice.....I must be hooked...even Christmas can't hold a candle to skydiving.......But I'm a Dad first and my girls sure think alot more of Christmas then Dad jumping outta planes......................................... "Any fool can learn for his own mistakes, a wise man learns from anothers." Mark Twain Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
n2skdvn 0 #2 December 22, 2003 did the right thing dude. sometimes ya just have to sacrifice jumping for More important things.if my calculations are correct SLINKY + ESCULATOR = EVERLASTING FUN my site Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paige 0 #3 December 22, 2003 Just think of who's dissapointment would be greater: Yours because you didn't get to jump or... Your 4 daughters because they didn't have a Christmas present under the tree from Santa or Dad? (Yes, I know the holidays aren't always about gifts but when you are a little tyke, it is one of the best parts that you look forward to) I think you made the right choice on X-mas day will far outlast the joy from one skydive. Skydives are nice but holidays are an important time of year for family to bond.Tunnel Pink Mafia Delegate www.TunnelPinkMafia.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sdgregory 0 #4 December 22, 2003 I am thinking there should not even be a dilemma. At least you made the right decision. Oh wait . . . I spent my kids' christmas money on a new rig. Shutting up now PS J/K Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luna 0 #5 December 22, 2003 Hey Tom, we were wondering what happened to you on Sunday! Don't worry, you without a doubt did the right thing, and there will be plenty more days to jump! You're a great dad! Take care, and have a Merry Christmas & Happy New Year...I'll see you in '04! I'm walking a marathon to raise money for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Click Here for more information! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hawkflight 0 #6 December 22, 2003 Thanks for thinking of me.....I struggled with the decision until the last minute .....But the angel pushed the devil off my shoulder and then it became obvious what the right thing to do was.... I will defienetly be there next weekend weather permitting....I asked the girls and they said next weekend would be fine with them......so I even have their permission my kids are very cool................................ "Any fool can learn for his own mistakes, a wise man learns from anothers." Mark Twain Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chute 0 #7 December 22, 2003 Quotedid the right thing dude. sometimes ya just have to sacrifice jumping for More important things. Don't ya mean: Quotedid the right thing dude. sometimes ya just have to sacrifice THE KIDS for More important things.Bottomless Beers and Blue Skies! * Brother_Brian * D.S.W.F.S.B. #2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luv2Fall 0 #8 December 22, 2003 You did the right thing. We were wondering where you were at yesterday.........and you were out taking care of something far more important than skydiving. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BethUK 0 #9 December 22, 2003 You really did the right thing! Youd have felt crappy if you'd gone and jumped then had to tell the kids they werent having a christmas!! Plus you cant have them resenting you jumping, kids are great to have around when you need your rig packing!! Lol! You'll get your licence...take it easy! Beth x------------------------------------------------------------ "This isn't flying...it's falling with style!" Buzz Lightyear - Toystory 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
racer42 0 #10 December 22, 2003 Yeah me too. Hope they can get into a good collegeL.A.S.T. #24 Co-Founder Biscuit Brothers Freefly Team Electric Toaster #3 Co-Founder Team Non Sequitor Co-Founder Team Happy Sock Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sdgregory 0 #11 December 23, 2003 QuoteYeah me too. Hope they can get into a good college Then they can get a good job and support my skydiving habit. WOOHOO! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tunaplanet 0 #12 December 23, 2003 This is a no-brainer. Go jump all you want and put some grilled-cheese sandwiches in a paper bag under the tree for the girls. See? Everyone's happy! Forty-two Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpinjackflash 0 #13 December 23, 2003 I did exactly the same thing, and though I love my babies more than life itself... Somehow I feel all "empty" inside! Got em some cool gifts though, and they will smile when they see them!!! Peace to you, JackIt's a gas, gas, gas... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sdgregory 0 #14 December 23, 2003 Tuna, Thanks for the idea. You saved my kiddies' Christmas. Only they like PBJ's. (That's Peanut Butter and Jellies for those of you with twisted minds!) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
