Blue2003 0 #1 August 11, 2003 After 15 months, 2 drop zones and 80 jumps I finally completed my A card. Having two small children and losing my job twice this year made it tough, never mind that spinning problem I had. I never gave up and finally after weeks of rain, or no money, or no planes, or no whatever it is done. There were people who stood by me no matter what, every time I wanted to give up they would say yes sure. Then I would jump and that feeling just can't be replaced. Tuesday will be my first two way (in the air) haha with my boyfriend who has been great including multiple attempts at packing lessons that ended in kids by the lines, tears in my eyes, or saying F... I. lets just drink. My next jump that day will be a three way with my friend Rich and Jesey, Rich and his girlfriend talked me into my first tandem. Rich then convinced me we should learn to jump. He has his C already but never got snotty about it. That is a friend Thank you Thank you Thank you. I was ready at 50 but so did not want to pack. I tried a month ago, got frustrated and gave up on packing. Rain and life kept me from DZ for almost one month. Finally yesterday I packed and jumped. Of course everyone said pull a little higher just to be safe. Boarded plane with about 17 jumpers. At 3000 the pilot says it going to be a hop and pop. Out the door at 4000 (1000) feet lower then my extra I was planning. It opened and I was finally done. To all who helped along the way at Skydive Jersey Shore and Sky'y the Limit (especially you know who poppy) thank you. For anyone struggling out there. If a 36 year old mother of two toddlers who is out of work can do it. You can. Just rememeber it is not a race. I am sorry for saying that. Whenever anyone said it to me I would be like yea easy for you to say with 1000 jumps."Cloudy Skies look different through skydivers eyes. Is that a hole in the clouds I see?" Let's get driving! Blue Skies and Sweet Dreams Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michele 1 #2 August 11, 2003 WAY TO GO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Talk about never giving up! And welcome to the sky!! Ciels- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CrazyIvan 0 #3 August 11, 2003 Hey..CONGRATULATIONS!!!!, I was wondering where were you. Well, let's wait for better weather and see if we can meet again at STL.__________________________________________ Blue Skies and May the Force be with you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alanab 0 #4 August 11, 2003 congrats on your "A" glad you stuck to it and finished through. welcome to our family:) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blue2003 0 #5 August 11, 2003 We will be there Tues afternoon and Thursday all day and Saturday all day. Got to get 100 and my "C" before things change in Sept."Cloudy Skies look different through skydivers eyes. Is that a hole in the clouds I see?" Let's get driving! Blue Skies and Sweet Dreams Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Casie 0 #6 August 11, 2003 Congrats! Determination will always get ya what ya want!~Porn Kitty WARNING: Goldschlager causes extreme emotional outbursts! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlueEyedMonster 0 #7 August 11, 2003 See... A young superhero in training. I'm so proud of you Blue2003. You rock! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shark 0 #8 August 11, 2003 Congratulations!!! Think of it this way... you only need to get ~20 more jumps for a "C" license for now. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CrazyIvan 0 #9 August 11, 2003 QuoteWe will be there Tues afternoon and Thursday all day and Saturday all day. Got to get 100 and my "C" before things change in Sept. Cool!!!__________________________________________ Blue Skies and May the Force be with you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jayruss 0 #10 August 11, 2003 WAY to GO, welcome to the greatest sport in the world!!!!!!! __________________________________________________ "Beware how you take away hope from another human being." -Oliver Wendell Holmes Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blue2003 0 #11 August 11, 2003 It is amazing an A yesterday and by 10PM I was planning my water training for my B qualifying and my jumps for C qualifying. D well that will have to wait."Cloudy Skies look different through skydivers eyes. Is that a hole in the clouds I see?" Let's get driving! Blue Skies and Sweet Dreams Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snowbird 0 #12 August 11, 2003 Woohooo! Congratulations! Good going! Women and cats will do as they please, and men and dogs should relax and get used to the idea. -Robert A. Heinlein Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zennie 0 #13 August 11, 2003 Somebody gets their "A" and you immediately think "antenna". Congrats on the A license! - Z "Always be yourself... unless you suck." - Joss Whedon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
