airdweller 0 #1 September 11, 2003 A little bit of a lighter post. Just curious as to how long most people here have been jumping. Also what are some of your best memories of jumping?------------------------------------------------------ "From the mightiest pharaoh to the lowliest peasant, who doesn't enjoy a good sit?" C. Montgomery Burns Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
beavdog 0 #2 September 11, 2003 been jumpin about a year and a half...good memories happen almost ever time we are jumpin...its too hard to quantify the best ones Here's to the Breezes that blows through the Trezzez..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gawain 0 #3 September 11, 2003 2 Years, 3 Months, and 2 Days. So I try and I scream and I beg and I sigh Just to prove I'm alive, and it's alright 'Cause tonight there's a way I'll make light of my treacherous life Make light! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flygator 0 #4 September 11, 2003 10 months and every jump I do is the best because I'm alive to do another!!! 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
AggieDave 6 #5 September 11, 2003 I've been jumping about 3 1/2 years. It would take most of the morning for me to relate some of my better stories to you, though.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #6 September 11, 2003 28 years 6 months... but I took off a FEW years Amazon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tonto 1 #7 September 11, 2003 18.6 years. The people. They make the memories. tIt's the year of the Pig. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
txblondie 0 #8 September 11, 2003 5 months, 6 days. Best memories so far are finally finding my body position and feeling comfortable (6th jump), and then this past Sunday, doing my first solo and not having to do anything at all but hang out in the sky and feel the pure exhiliration of really flying!!! ***************************************** Blondes do have more fun! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jmpnkramer 0 #9 September 11, 2003 I have been jumping for over 10 years. Memories? There are so many it is hard to mention. I went to the First "Harvest Moon Boogie!" That ws a blast. I guess I would have to say that my most memorable years in Skydiving would have been while I was stationed in Louisiana and jumping in Beaumont, Texas (Skydive America). There was a small group of us that hung out and did everrything together. We jumped, ate, and partied/clubbing all as a group. It was a really nice close nit bunch. I will never forget those that were part of the Beaumont crowd. I miss them as we have all gone in different directions. My current place is Z-Hills. I cannot say enough about the individuals their either. The group took care of me when I was hit by an ASS under canopy at Quincy in '99. Thaks so much to Richard & Leslie-Ann for making sure I had a ride back from the hospital. Arlo for trying to kill the guy who hit me. Then when I had my injury in Dec '99 everyone came to the hospital and even snuck some alcohol in for me. What a group. I am now deep rooted at Z-Hills. I just bought one of the Condo's which is only 4-Miles from the DZ. It is very nice.Well, that is just a short thing. I have not mentioned hardly anything but it would take me forever and I am at work. Not to mention I came in late today. Actually I am just worn the hell out. Another Long story. Blue Skies & LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOONG SWOOOPS, KRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAMER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!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
katiebear21 0 #10 September 11, 2003 1 yr, 1 mo, 1 wk... on the sidelines now for 7 mo, 2 wks! Katie Get your PMS glass necklace here Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Push 0 #11 September 11, 2003 One year, one month. 116 as of now, with my last being my first night jump (yes, yes, beer) Best? Too difficult to choose. My 100th was great, even though the hybrid never built. The night jump was awesome, as was the helicopter jump. There was one particularly good jump when me and a buddy went up to do a flat 2-way and we were both very inexperienced with flat flying, so we thought that we'll be all over the place, but we ended up doing something like 13 points and came down with a smile. The jump when I finally got sitflying was awesome. -- Toggle Whippin' Yahoo Skydiving is easy. All you have to do is relax while plummetting at 120 mph from 10,000' with nothing but some nylon and webbing to save you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blahr 0 #12 September 11, 2003 14 years. But not for all of it :-) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chopchop 0 #13 September 11, 2003 2 years, 11 months.. but it took me 7 months from AFF1 to graduation... I wasn't all that interested at first.. chopchop gotta go... Plaything needs a spanking.. Lotsa Pictures Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #14 September 11, 2003 About 3 1/2 years. Too many great memories to write them all down. We'll have to share some over a beer or 10 some day. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EricaH 0 #15 September 11, 2003 1 yr 3 months, 154 jumps. 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
RevJim 0 #16 September 11, 2003 5 years, 2 + months. Fondest memories? There are sooo many, but the few that really stand out are: 1. My first kiss pass, from Sunshine. 2. Being drug around the sky like a sack of potatoes by bozo. 3. Landing my tiny reserve (126 @ ~1.65 to 1) for the first time on my first night jump.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
MochaSkyChick 0 #17 September 11, 2003 Quote1 yr 3 months, 154 jumps. Me too. I started June 8th 2002. PMS #62 Zarza R[red Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Designer 0 #18 September 11, 2003 on and off since 75.Offically,USPA says,25 yrs.My first jump.August 17,1975. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #19 September 11, 2003 QuoteAugust 17,1975. I was 3 years old. Turned 4 in Nov..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thanatos340 1 #20 September 11, 2003 Eleven years And I may finally finish AFF this weekend!! Woo Hoo!! First Jump was in 1992. Made a Couple Static Line Jumps with Rounds, Quit when my Daughter was Born. Made a few jumps here and there over the next 10 years. Finally getting around to finishing up and getting serious. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
txblondie 0 #21 September 11, 2003 Quote2 years, 11 months.. but it took me 7 months from AFF1 to graduation... I wasn't all that interested at first.. AFF has taken me 4 months, despite my interest, due to failing and lack of funds... ***************************************** Blondes do have more fun! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bkdice 0 #22 September 11, 2003 3 yrs on Nov 12 since my 1st jump. Jumping seriously (after 'getting rid of' restrictive whuffo boyfriend and finding bad ass freeflyer ) since August of 2002. This sport has helped me grow so much as a person. It has changed my life in so many ways - ALL for the better. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quatorze 1 #23 September 11, 2003 about 3 and a half years I'm not afriad of dying, I'm afraid of never really living- Erin Engle Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bip 0 #24 September 11, 2003 First jump October 10 1976 Last jump October 10 1996 Been getting keen to try again since I started visiting dropzone.com. So many nice people here. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites ivanrockon 0 #25 September 11, 2003 5 years + 6 days and counting. Ivan "Rock On" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 Next Page 1 of 2 Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
ivanrockon 0 #25 September 11, 2003 5 years + 6 days and counting. Ivan "Rock On" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
