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I didn't get pied for my 100th.....but they made up for it on my 200th. When I was turning final in the landing area, I saw about 20 people standing around with pies....DOH! Too late to land out. At least they let me get my rig and jumpsuit off.....but I barely took two steps(in a dead run at that point) before the barrage began.

Mike


I think at that point the thing to do would be to cut away and run, loosening the leg straps simultaneously so that you're not restricted by them.
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I think at that point the thing to do would be to cut away and run, loosening the leg straps simultaneously so that you're not restricted by them.



Naw....I participate in pieing, so I figured it was my turn. Trust me, I've gotten my revenge on some of 'em, and still waiting for my turn to get the rest.. B| I can't wait until the dz.com boogie.....pies galore! WHEW! Shouldn't be me!

Mike

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I seem to recall that two people chose to steal the whipped cream and fixins when they were due to be pied. then ran ...like hell......(and hid)

So we peid them with Mayonaise and other pretty nasty stuff from the fridge instead...

Just goes to show, if you play the avoidance card (these guys played it way too well) you will get it back much much worse.

You are led through your lifetime by the inner learning creature, the playful spiritual being that is your real self.-Richard Bach


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I watch but don't participate. I was pie once, on my wedding day, and I smelled pie for days. I hate getting pied. I think if you don't participate, you shouldn't get pied.
Getting pied while wear your gear is a big no, no!

BTW, I keep my log book numbers to myself. ;)
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I watch but don't participate. I was pie once, on my wedding day, and I smelled pie for days. I hate getting pied. I think if you don't participate, you shouldn't get pied.
Getting pied while wear your gear is a big no, no!

BTW, I keep my log book numbers to myself. ;)


See you all I am not alone.
If I could make a wish, I think I'd pass.
Can't think of anything I need
No cigarettes, no sleep, no light, no sound.
Nothing to eat, no books to read.

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Pies for 100th, and any increment of 1000.

It's a tradition. The purpose is recognition, but also bonding. Having your friends share a moment with you. They aren't being mean, they are celebrating with you.

When Tony Hathaway did his 10,000th, his wife had 120 pies on hand. He eventually looked like the Stay-Puff guy and had to be thrown into the swoop pond.

Pieing are social occasions. I love to get into the spirit of things like that. B| Some people don't like it, it's a personal decision.

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I watch but don't participate. I was pie once, on my wedding day, and I smelled pie for days. I hate getting pied. I think if you don't participate, you shouldn't get pied.
Getting pied while wear your gear is a big no, no!

BTW, I keep my log book numbers to myself. ;)


See you all I am not alone.



No, you're not alone. I know lots of jumpers that aren't into the pieing thing. I guess we're just not into all that attention.
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

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Bro there are worse and more unsavory experiences to endure than getting a little wet or sticky from ebracing the celebration of a monumental occasion. (that may sound a tad bit alluring if your in a heterosexual mindset)

Try getting a kiss-pass from another guy in free-fall and I bet you'd opt for the pie instead!!

Yes, Jim... we know where you sleep!

(just kidding!! we may not want to know, unless there's video)B|
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I don't mind the pies myself, I've participated in a couple and got pied and thrown in the pond for my 100th. To me it's still in the innocent fun zone. You know what they say - the thicker the cream, the thicker the love (how is that for concealed homoerotic references:ph34r:).

But some of the traditions in this sport cross the line for me. A prime example is the SCR ceremony. I saw some pictures of that, and it looked way too much like some kind of a gangbang from a bad porn movie, only with beer. That's not innocent fun anymore, that's just hazing.

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I've also grown to like being pied. While it does make your clothes have a forever lingering old milk smell and takes lots of hair washing to get the clumps of flour/whipped cream out, it's a lot of fun.

even though i almost died getting pied (belated 100th), i'm glad i did. :ph34r:

the second time i was actually fooled into MAKING MY OWN PIES. go figure. that was #500.

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Awww. heck, you can use my camera.

That fullface helmet was just too tempting. It was you that tried to kiss me after taking it off though. i gotta draw the line somewhere! :P
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getting a little wet or sticky from ebracing the celebration of a monumental occasion.


Heh. He said wet or sticky. :D

That was my out loud voice again, wasn't it? :$

I got pied for my 25th jump (it was on my 25th b-day), my 100th jump, my 200th jump and my 500th jump. I am an enthusiastic participant in pieing others.

I only use Cool Whip - no annoying lingering smell, no worries about skydivers sucking all the propellant out before it's time to make the pie.

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I too did not get pied yet, for anything. I know it's gonna happen though.



You know i'm gonna get you Jim. I would've the day you made your 100th, but i was "busy" if you recall. :D

No worries though, you'll get your special pieing as only the SunnyOne can do. :P

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Yep. I'm the lucky one here!

God, I really need some air time. I'm going nucking futs.

Gotta call the DZ in the morning and see if there are any students this week (the only way to get up on a weekday).

I'll get to SDC ASAP, darlin.
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