craichead 0 #1 December 2, 2003 Today I got confirmation that my brand new custom MirageG3 is in the works, all paid for by my Sugar, AndyMan! AND he gave me his reserve because he downsized his container. Then I got even better news when I talked to my father tonight. First I asked him what he wanted for Xmas, and of course he gave me the standard answer of, "Oh, you don't have to get me anything expensive. Something small and fun...whatever." Then I asked, "Did Mom tell you what I wanted for Christmas?" He replied, "No, what?" I have to preface the rest of the story by saying that my parents aren't really happy that Andy and I skydive, but they're coming around to accepting the fact that we do it. The best way to get new gear from whuffo parents was to play the safety card... Me: "Oh, I want something for skydiving." Dad: "Skydiving?! What do you want?" Me: "Well, it's an automatic activation device, so if I ever get knocked out by hitting the plane, a freefall collision, or for any other reason, this will automatically deploy my parachute for me and save my life. Hopefully I'll never have to use it." Dad: "Oh! Okay, sure! How much?" Blah blah blah...I tell him the details and explain that I have everything but a main parachute, because of course we need TWO parachutes to jump, and I don't have the most important one. Again...Dad says, "Oh! Okay, how much?" Then, "Yeah, I'll buy those for you! Go ahead and order them!" I thought he was kidding, but apparently he was totally serious. So I'm getting a CYPRES 2 and a Sabre2 190 for Christmas!!! AndyMan is more than jealous, I think. _Pm__ "Scared of love, love and aeroplanes...falling out, I said takes no brains." -- Andy Partridge (XTC) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DJatLarge 0 #2 December 2, 2003 WOW!! I should try that with my parents. I have a New (new to me rig) but it doesn't have a AAD of any type. They aren't exactly thrilled with the whole skydiving thing, but they know I'm into it and hooked for life. I'll try it with my Mom.... do the... well, if you want grandkids thing.. might work Congrates!!!! Case of beer Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Darius11 12 #3 December 2, 2003 Hey do you want a brother or is your dad looking for a son. Let me know. I love new gear………….i mean I need a family 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
Stacy 0 #4 December 2, 2003 haha. guess what skydiving gear i got from my parents? a pair of goggles. my mom didn't want my contacts to fly out, since she had paid for them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EricaH 0 #5 December 2, 2003 Dang it P- I wanted to sell you my Spectre next spring I wish I had parents like yours. Mine don't even speak of my skydiving and my dad's done a jump!! Jeesh! There is no can't. Only lack of knowledge or fear. Only you can fix your fear. PMS #227 (just like the TV show) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vdschoor 0 #6 December 2, 2003 Wow, where did you get that one? ha ha.. Mine just said.. ow, you want what? Sure, you can get a pro dytter for your bday (after I named the list of items I wanted) Iwan Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #7 December 2, 2003 QuoteAndyMan is more than jealous, I think. _Pm He's not the only one. Damned girls that's like 3 grands worth isn't it?You are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
