lizzieb 0 #1 August 22, 2003 to making a skydive!!!! he called me last week for Hollister's phone # because a colleague of his wants to do AFF. he called me this moring because the chairman of his dept. wants to go skydiving with his son. seems the idea of jumping out of a plane is contagious in his building! i asked him if he would consider going now that his so called "normal co-workers" were going to try it. his response was a "we'll see" rather that the usual "when hell freezes over" answer Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cornholio 0 #2 August 22, 2003 Hey that's cool! I was talking to my mom over dinner last night and asked her when she was going to do a tandem. She replied "when you get your masters degree" Do'h! I haven't even started on it yet. Butthead: Whoa! Burritos for breakfast! Beavis: Yeah! Yeah! Cool! bellyflier on the dz.com hybrid record jump Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
txblondie 0 #3 August 22, 2003 I keep trying to talk everyone I know into at least doing a tandem...a lot of them want to but it's a money thing. The others, especially family members are always like "have you completely lost your mind?!" ***************************************** Blondes do have more fun! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deuce 1 #4 August 22, 2003 My Mom came out and watched me land a couple times last weekend, and watched some videos and stills I'd shot. I was surprised at that much. Neither of my parents will ever do a skydive. But they're happy it makes me so happy, so I'll take that. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Jayruss 0 #5 August 22, 2003 that's cool, i've done most of my jumps with my father. we started on my 18th birthday and have jumped together since, its the best!!! My mom has done two tandems and even my grandfather for his 76th birthdaygood luck __________________________________________________ "Beware how you take away hope from another human being." -Oliver Wendell Holmes Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Sebazz1 2 #6 August 22, 2003 That is exellent Liz!! Most coolio.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites juanesky 0 #7 August 22, 2003 You should pay for his tandem......."According to some of the conservatives here, it sounds like it's fine to beat your wide - as long as she had it coming." -Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites TitaniumLegs 8 #8 August 22, 2003 My dad was airborne. He did a couple sport jumps as part of approving the RRMC jump club ~1984-85. My sister has a couple tandems and an AFF. Mom has none, although she talked about a tandem at the wedding last year. Dad could probably be convinced to do AFF, but he thinks he doesn't have the upper body strength any more. I told him he's thinking about the requirements for military jumps. Most civvie jumpers would not qualify! (>o|-< If you don't believe me, ask me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites lizzieb 0 #9 August 22, 2003 QuoteYou should pay for his tandem....... if he would agree to do one, i would certainly pay for it Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites juanesky 0 #10 August 22, 2003 Be like Nike........ Just do it. Either way if he decides not to, those funds r urs for jumpin'"According to some of the conservatives here, it sounds like it's fine to beat your wide - as long as she had it coming." -Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites lizzieb 0 #11 August 22, 2003 naw...i would never force anyone into jumping, especially not my parents. skydiving is something you gotta be ready to do. i want him to really WANT to go, you know what i mean? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites juanesky 0 #12 August 22, 2003 Quotenaw...i would never force anyone into jumping, especially not my parents. skydiving is something you gotta be ready to do. i want him to really WANT to go, you know what i mean? Lizzie, I would think that if maybe he knows that you paid the jump (credit to your account), it could be the last motivational hurdle for him to cross, in making this decision, he can either decline or take it, particularl if his coworkers will be there a certain day..."According to some of the conservatives here, it sounds like it's fine to beat your wide - as long as she had it coming." -Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites lizzieb 0 #13 August 22, 2003 QuoteQuotenaw...i would never force anyone into jumping, especially not my parents. skydiving is something you gotta be ready to do. i want him to really WANT to go, you know what i mean? Lizzie, I would think that if maybe he knows that you paid the jump (credit to your account), it could be the last motivational hurdle for him to cross, in making this decision, he can either decline or take it, particularly if his coworkers will be there a certain day... yes, i understand that rational, and i agree it would probably work for most people... -that being said- my dad is definitely not most people...were gonna have to take baby steps here Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites juanesky 0 #14 August 22, 2003 No prob...."According to some of the conservatives here, it sounds like it's fine to beat your wide - as long as she had it coming." -Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites MyOwnWay 0 #15 August 22, 2003 that's cool that your dad is willing to experience something that you love. my father is curious, but he's too big to go through the course or make a tandem. and he's not capable of losing the 20 lbs (he would look too skinny; he use to wrestle in college) so that stinks. plus, i don't know if of any other dz's in kansas that have a weight limit around 240 lbs._________________________________________ all good things are wild and free - Henry David Thoreau Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Chivo 0 #16 August 22, 2003 My mom (52 years young) came to visit last year... check the photos... ~Chivo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites TheAnvil 0 #17 August 22, 2003 That's AWESOME Lizzie! Glad to hear it! Your Dad must be cool... Vinny the Anvil Post Traumatic Didn't Make The Lakers Syndrome is REAL JACKASS POWER!!!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Sebazz1 2 #18 August 22, 2003 Is he going to do Tandem or AFF? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites lizzieb 0 #19 August 22, 2003 IF he goes (and it still is a big IF) he would do tandem... wanna take him seb? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites EricaH 0 #20 August 22, 2003 You could have him talk to my dad... he did one when I was visiting Lake Wales this spring & he's 55 and LOVED it!! Now I know what to get him for x-mas every year. And when he visits me in Chicago, he wants to go to the dz to 'see that crazy swooping stuff'. dad's are cool!! 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 sfc 1 #21 August 22, 2003 Excellent news. Carol's Mum is coming out from NY next week, she has comitted to a observer ride and maybe just maybe she will do a tandem. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Sebazz1 2 #22 August 22, 2003 Quotewanna take him seb?Yes absolutely!! Get your mom out there too and I'll have jumped with the whole family... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites lizzieb 0 #23 August 22, 2003 QuoteQuotewanna take him seb?Yes absolutely!! Get your mom out there too and I'll have jumped with the whole family... that's right! i'll work on it my sister is still being wishy-washy about AFF...maybe i'll have her do another tandem... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites MissMae 0 #24 August 22, 2003 My mom loved it when she went... Another one hooked!! I think she'd do it again if her and my dad were in a better financial situation. My dad says it is his turn next. If I can get him to come to AZ it will be all set up!!! take the time to appreciate the people around you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites SkyOCiel 0 #25 August 22, 2003 Lizzie, That's so cool your father is actually considering jumpingWhen my mum jumped, it made me so happy, and she totally loved it too. and yeah, Seb is the man Live the sky. S- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites 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
Jayruss 0 #5 August 22, 2003 that's cool, i've done most of my jumps with my father. we started on my 18th birthday and have jumped together since, its the best!!! My mom has done two tandems and even my grandfather for his 76th birthdaygood luck __________________________________________________ "Beware how you take away hope from another human being." -Oliver Wendell Holmes Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sebazz1 2 #6 August 22, 2003 That is exellent Liz!! Most coolio.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
juanesky 0 #7 August 22, 2003 You should pay for his tandem......."According to some of the conservatives here, it sounds like it's fine to beat your wide - as long as she had it coming." -Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TitaniumLegs 8 #8 August 22, 2003 My dad was airborne. He did a couple sport jumps as part of approving the RRMC jump club ~1984-85. My sister has a couple tandems and an AFF. Mom has none, although she talked about a tandem at the wedding last year. Dad could probably be convinced to do AFF, but he thinks he doesn't have the upper body strength any more. I told him he's thinking about the requirements for military jumps. Most civvie jumpers would not qualify! (>o|-< If you don't believe me, ask me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lizzieb 0 #9 August 22, 2003 QuoteYou should pay for his tandem....... if he would agree to do one, i would certainly pay for it Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
juanesky 0 #10 August 22, 2003 Be like Nike........ Just do it. Either way if he decides not to, those funds r urs for jumpin'"According to some of the conservatives here, it sounds like it's fine to beat your wide - as long as she had it coming." -Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lizzieb 0 #11 August 22, 2003 naw...i would never force anyone into jumping, especially not my parents. skydiving is something you gotta be ready to do. i want him to really WANT to go, you know what i mean? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
juanesky 0 #12 August 22, 2003 Quotenaw...i would never force anyone into jumping, especially not my parents. skydiving is something you gotta be ready to do. i want him to really WANT to go, you know what i mean? Lizzie, I would think that if maybe he knows that you paid the jump (credit to your account), it could be the last motivational hurdle for him to cross, in making this decision, he can either decline or take it, particularl if his coworkers will be there a certain day..."According to some of the conservatives here, it sounds like it's fine to beat your wide - as long as she had it coming." -Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lizzieb 0 #13 August 22, 2003 QuoteQuotenaw...i would never force anyone into jumping, especially not my parents. skydiving is something you gotta be ready to do. i want him to really WANT to go, you know what i mean? Lizzie, I would think that if maybe he knows that you paid the jump (credit to your account), it could be the last motivational hurdle for him to cross, in making this decision, he can either decline or take it, particularly if his coworkers will be there a certain day... yes, i understand that rational, and i agree it would probably work for most people... -that being said- my dad is definitely not most people...were gonna have to take baby steps here Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
juanesky 0 #14 August 22, 2003 No prob...."According to some of the conservatives here, it sounds like it's fine to beat your wide - as long as she had it coming." -Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MyOwnWay 0 #15 August 22, 2003 that's cool that your dad is willing to experience something that you love. my father is curious, but he's too big to go through the course or make a tandem. and he's not capable of losing the 20 lbs (he would look too skinny; he use to wrestle in college) so that stinks. plus, i don't know if of any other dz's in kansas that have a weight limit around 240 lbs._________________________________________ all good things are wild and free - Henry David Thoreau Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chivo 0 #16 August 22, 2003 My mom (52 years young) came to visit last year... check the photos... ~Chivo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheAnvil 0 #17 August 22, 2003 That's AWESOME Lizzie! Glad to hear it! Your Dad must be cool... Vinny the Anvil Post Traumatic Didn't Make The Lakers Syndrome is REAL JACKASS POWER!!!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sebazz1 2 #18 August 22, 2003 Is he going to do Tandem or AFF? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lizzieb 0 #19 August 22, 2003 IF he goes (and it still is a big IF) he would do tandem... wanna take him seb? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EricaH 0 #20 August 22, 2003 You could have him talk to my dad... he did one when I was visiting Lake Wales this spring & he's 55 and LOVED it!! Now I know what to get him for x-mas every year. And when he visits me in Chicago, he wants to go to the dz to 'see that crazy swooping stuff'. dad's are cool!! 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
sfc 1 #21 August 22, 2003 Excellent news. Carol's Mum is coming out from NY next week, she has comitted to a observer ride and maybe just maybe she will do a tandem. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sebazz1 2 #22 August 22, 2003 Quotewanna take him seb?Yes absolutely!! Get your mom out there too and I'll have jumped with the whole family... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lizzieb 0 #23 August 22, 2003 QuoteQuotewanna take him seb?Yes absolutely!! Get your mom out there too and I'll have jumped with the whole family... that's right! i'll work on it my sister is still being wishy-washy about AFF...maybe i'll have her do another tandem... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MissMae 0 #24 August 22, 2003 My mom loved it when she went... Another one hooked!! I think she'd do it again if her and my dad were in a better financial situation. My dad says it is his turn next. If I can get him to come to AZ it will be all set up!!! take the time to appreciate the people around you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkyOCiel 0 #25 August 22, 2003 Lizzie, That's so cool your father is actually considering jumpingWhen my mum jumped, it made me so happy, and she totally loved it too. and yeah, Seb is the man Live the sky. S- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
