McDuck 0 #1 October 27, 2003 Picture, if you will, a jackass. No, not the long ears, four legs, tail and braying cry, but close. And not the people who get paid good money to act like moronic troglodytes, no matter how much I wish that were me. No, I'm referring to someone who wakes up Sunday morning to find that his wallet occupies none of the regular, not-so-regular or even downright ludicrous places it would normally be resting in. Add to that the fact it contained over $700 cash for a d/p on a used rig, and you begin to feel your own blood pressure rise. In the midst of extended happy hour at the DZ, I took my shorts off to change into pants. I took my wallet out of my shorts and put it on top of our vehicle, apparently neglecting to remove it for proper storage in my pants or INSIDE the vehicle. When I arrived at the DZ in the noon-ish hour the next day, I began what I perceived would be a "walk of shame", believing that my wallet adorned some voodoo priestess' altar, and that my unmatched luck and undaunted spirit would soon see rapid decline. John, our DZO, kindly assisted me for a large portion of the walk, but seeing that this was a truffle hunt, left me to my woeful ponderings as I put one foot in front of the other. Head down, and NOT airborne, calculating how long I would have to go into cryogenic sleep with what little money I still have in a high-risk investment to earn back what I lost, I trudged along the main thoroughfare about a mile away from the DZ. I knew my skydiving days were numbered in the single-digits...primarily "1". Just as I was about to begin inhaling deeply with my mouth planted firmly over a red ant anthill, I saw the familiar black rectangle of my wallet settled firmly into the grass with a few of the contents scattered a few feet away. I calmly picked up said contents and ratty wallet, and turned calmly to return to the DZ, pausing only long enough to choke back impending bile and breakfast that was surging fast in relief. Luck, it seems, finds me one sexy bastard. So, what have YOU done & regretted/said/not done/neglected or flat out effed up while partying at a DZ? Edit: for spelling.Kevin - Sonic Beef #5 - OrFun #28 "I never take myself too seriously, 'cuz everybody know fat birds don't fly." - FLC Online communities: proof that people never mature much past high school. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
moodyskydiver 0 #2 October 27, 2003 QuoteSo, what have YOU done & regretted/said/not done/neglected or flat out effed up while partying at a DZ? Ended up in the company of a person/persons whom I shouldn't have associated with which ultimately resulted in alot of misunderstandings, bad/hard feelings etc. "...just an earthbound misfit, I." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybytch 273 #3 October 27, 2003 I don't think the statute of limitations is up yet, so I'll pass on posting the details. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kennedy 0 #4 October 27, 2003 QuoteI don't think the statute of limitations is up yet on any of them...? witty subliminal message Guard your honor, let your reputation fall where it will, and outlast the bastards. 1* Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ManBird 0 #5 October 27, 2003 QuoteSo, what have YOU done & regretted/said/not done/neglected or flat out effed up while partying at a DZ?Shit my pants."¯"`-._.-¯) ManBird (¯-._.-´"¯" Click Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RevJim 0 #6 October 27, 2003 Oh, tell me you didn't literaly "shit your pants." That would, um, ugh, YUK!It's your life, live it! Karma RB#684 "Corcho", ASK#60, Muff#3520, NCB#398, NHDZ#4, C-33989, DG#1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Layton 0 #7 October 27, 2003 i dont drink.i do see people make asses out of themselves though.for awhile its amusing then it gets disgusting.glad my using days are behind me(i hope)***if you are going to be stupid you better be tough Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
McDuck 0 #8 October 27, 2003 Yeah, I'm with the Rev. That was the LAST thing I wanted to read first thing in the morning. I'm actually not going to ask any pressing questions so that I don't have to gag twice this morning.Kevin - Sonic Beef #5 - OrFun #28 "I never take myself too seriously, 'cuz everybody know fat birds don't fly." - FLC Online communities: proof that people never mature much past high school. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RoysPlayThing 0 #9 October 27, 2003 A .... Er... Um... I couldn't possibly share this one being that everyone seems to know everyone .... lol But I'm glad you found your wallet. _______________________________________________ My mind is like a parachute...it functions only when open. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flygator 0 #10 October 27, 2003 Man!!! That was just your day wasn't it??? I'm glad you found your wallet so we can get some serious jumping going on!!! Came by the DZ last night and got a jump on the last load of the day. Gator The secret to life is not arriving at the grave in a well preserved body but sliding in sideways completely worn out yelling "holy crap" what a ride!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
McDuck 0 #11 October 27, 2003 QuoteA .... Er... Um... I couldn't possibly share this one being that everyone seems to know everyone .... lol But I'm glad you found your wallet. Awww! Come on! You can share! Or, just PM me so I can hear the gory details without busting your cover. Kevin - Sonic Beef #5 - OrFun #28 "I never take myself too seriously, 'cuz everybody know fat birds don't fly." - FLC Online communities: proof that people never mature much past high school. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
McDuck 0 #12 October 27, 2003 QuoteMan!!! That was just your day wasn't it??? I'm glad you found your wallet so we can get some serious jumping going on!!! Came by the DZ last night and got a jump on the last load of the day. Gator No, and Cora and I flew to Myrtle Beach that morning for her to get in some more instrument time, and she worried about it the whole way. I told her not to worry, that if it was gone, it was gone and there was nothing to do about it but move on. Thankfully, fortune smiled on me and all I got was a lesson learned and a soggy wallet. Yeah dude, I was wondering why we never see you there any more. I haven't gotten to tell you about my demo jump or the fact that Cora stood her landing up yesterday. (sigh) There's just never enough time for everything. Okay, I KNOW you have some stories that fit this template, Gator-man. Kevin - Sonic Beef #5 - OrFun #28 "I never take myself too seriously, 'cuz everybody know fat birds don't fly." - FLC Online communities: proof that people never mature much past high school. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RoysPlayThing 0 #13 October 27, 2003 .... I'm not crazy!! ... LOL A little stupid sometimes as these forums can sometimes point out, A little bit of a freak, .. But not crazy! _______________________________________________ My mind is like a parachute...it functions only when open. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WrongWay 0 #14 October 27, 2003 QuoteQuoteSo, what have YOU done & regretted/said/not done/neglected or flat out effed up while partying at a DZ? Ended up in the company of a person/persons whom I shouldn't have associated with which ultimately resulted in alot of misunderstandings, bad/hard feelings etc. I feel ya there!! 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
McDuck 0 #15 October 27, 2003 QuoteEnded up in the company of a person/persons whom I shouldn't have associated with which ultimately resulted in alot of misunderstandings, bad/hard feelings etc. A regular at your DZ? That would su-diddly-uck. How was it rectified, or at least smoothed over enough so that the two of you could associate with the same people at your DZ?Kevin - Sonic Beef #5 - OrFun #28 "I never take myself too seriously, 'cuz everybody know fat birds don't fly." - FLC Online communities: proof that people never mature much past high school. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ManBird 0 #16 October 28, 2003 QuoteOh, tell me you didn't literaly "shit your pants." That would, um, ugh, YUK!Yeah. I did. I ate the worm and then shit my pants. I don't remember much of that night, but I hear I didn't have too good of a time. I haven't touched hard liquor since."¯"`-._.-¯) ManBird (¯-._.-´"¯" Click Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
moodyskydiver 0 #17 October 28, 2003 QuoteA regular at your DZ? That would su-diddly-uck. How was it rectified, or at least smoothed over enough so that the two of you could associate with the same people at your DZ? It doesn't really matter now b/c I'm not jumping anymore...taking a break or permanent decision? I'm not sure yet (long story/buncha contributing factors).I haven't been to a DZ in months with the exception of hanging out nonjumper style at WFFC. "...just an earthbound misfit, I." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
McDuck 0 #18 October 28, 2003 QuoteIt doesn't really matter now b/c I'm not jumping anymore...taking a break or permanent decision? I'm not sure yet (long story/buncha contributing factors).I haven't been to a DZ in months with the exception of hanging out nonjumper style at WFFC. I'd say I'm sorry to hear that, but I'm not sure that would be appropriate. Since I don't know the details, I'll just say that I hope everything works out for you. I've been in similar situations myself, which is why I'm now on the right coast instead of the left one. Kevin - Sonic Beef #5 - OrFun #28 "I never take myself too seriously, 'cuz everybody know fat birds don't fly." - FLC Online communities: proof that people never mature much past high school. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
McDuck 0 #19 October 28, 2003 QuoteYeah. I did. I ate the worm and then shit my pants. I don't remember much of that night, but I hear I didn't have too good of a time. I haven't touched hard liquor since. Alrighty then! I've had my one "what the hell did I DO last night" episode like that, which is why Jose and I aren't on speaking terms. After my shouting match with him, I vowed to leave te-kill-ya alone. It's not really a good thing to have people come up to you a year after something like that and say, "Oh, YOU'RE the guy we were hosing down with water on the front lawn of the dorms." Kevin - Sonic Beef #5 - OrFun #28 "I never take myself too seriously, 'cuz everybody know fat birds don't fly." - FLC Online communities: proof that people never mature much past high school. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumper03 0 #20 October 28, 2003 Glad you found your wallet mate. Now that shiney new-to-you rig should be there by thanksgiving yes? Let's jump!! Blue Skies, JumpScars remind us that the past is real Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
McDuck 0 #21 October 28, 2003 Yeah, I put some money down on it, but I'm having second thoughts. The container is old and dirty, and the color scheme leaves something to be desired. I talked him down to $1600 for it with Cypres, but after I made the d/p, he told me that he would need the rest of the money before he leaves for Ohio in mid-December. It kind of shocked me, and I didn't know what to say. I may see if I can talk him down a bit more so that I can give him all his money before he leaves and still have money for my sweetheart's new Z-1. BTW, you haven't mentioned YOUR "perils of partying" story. C'mon, I know you have one. Kevin - Sonic Beef #5 - OrFun #28 "I never take myself too seriously, 'cuz everybody know fat birds don't fly." - FLC Online communities: proof that people never mature much past high school. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumper03 0 #22 October 28, 2003 QuoteBTW, you haven't mentioned YOUR "perils of partying" story. C'mon, I know you have one. Putting me and partying in the same sentence is akin to have a discussion about imaginary numbers, polar cooridinates and the thermodynamics of ice freezing - normal people just don't do it. So when's the otter getting there?!?!?! JumpScars remind us that the past is real Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
McDuck 0 #23 October 28, 2003 QuotePutting me and partying in the same sentence is akin to have a discussion about imaginary numbers, polar cooridinates and the thermodynamics of ice freezing - normal people just don't do it. So when's the otter getting there?!?!?! Jump Well, I never claimed to be normal...most skydivers don't, from what I can tell. The super otter should be here November 14th, just four days after my birthday...like you really needed to know that. Kevin - Sonic Beef #5 - OrFun #28 "I never take myself too seriously, 'cuz everybody know fat birds don't fly." - FLC Online communities: proof that people never mature much past high school. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WrongWay 0 #24 October 28, 2003 QuoteQuoteIt doesn't really matter now b/c I'm not jumping anymore...taking a break or permanent decision? I'm not sure yet (long story/buncha contributing factors).I haven't been to a DZ in months with the exception of hanging out nonjumper style at WFFC. I'd say I'm sorry to hear that, but I'm not sure that would be appropriate. Since I don't know the details, I'll just say that I hope everything works out for you. I've been in similar situations myself, which is why I'm now on the right coast instead of the left one. Ditto to that, mate. 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
turtlespeed 221 #25 October 28, 2003 QuoteSo, what have YOU done & regretted/said/not done/neglected or flat out effed up while partying at a DZ? Similar, but not the same time span. I was working in NJ. I was out of town, so my expenses were minimal to me. I collected about 6 paychecks that were never cashed and went to the bank to cash them. Well the phone rang as i was coming out of the bank and everything got hectic - I was working as a superintendant building a car rental place, and we hit a water main - FUN! So anyway, I jumped into my truck, and sped away, leaving a nice little envelope behind me in the parking lot of the bank with upwards of 2500 dollars in it. I had the second one beside me, and assumed they were both there. So everything is taken care of at the job site 6 hours later, and I go back to finish my banking. I park in the same place and see a fat envelope as I drive up. I didn't even realise that I had dropped it.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
