VanillaSkyGirl 6 #1 July 15, 2003 OK, so I finally recovered from my food poisoning, and I drove out to Elsinore on Friday afternoon for my water training class. It ended up taking over 3 brutal hours to get there. Usually it only takes between 1.5-2 hours, and I wasn't even driving out there to jump. I was not a happy camper , but, at last, I would have the water training out of the way. The water training was at an instructor's home, which is beautiful and very close to the DZ. There were snacks waiting for us when we arrived, and we were made to feel welcome. There was a lovely wife, kids and an adorable "guard-dog" to complete our "'at-home" feeling. The training itself was not too intimidating. We had 3 instructors on hand, and the pool was even heated just for us. I hadn't been swimming in a couple of years, but I am a good swimmer. Although I am out of shape, I have no problem swimming the various laps and demonstrating the different strokes that were asked of us. By the way, I was doing all this in a string bikini...with a t-shirt (semi-sheer) and long (to my ankles) lightweight supplex pants! I was scared that my bikini would fly off at some point, and I didn't want to run around in front of my skydiving male friends in a tiny suit. I had heard of a girl's bikini top coming off at a previous water training class, so I was prepared. (Actually, my shirt kept flying up to my neck under water, anyway.) I know, I know...I'm a prude. Anyhoo, I was third to perform the actual jump into the pool (again, fully clothed...and shivering) with a harness on, which I then removed under water as they quickly pulled the canopy over me from the sides. Then, I simply swam underwater until I was completely out from under the parachute. Although my clothing and wet harness probably weighed more than I did, it was much easier and less frightening than it sounds. So only one person panicked a little, but she said that it was from water going up her nose. She passed no problem when she went for it a second time with full-mask protection for her nose. We were all stoked and clapped when she finished, and that was that! We all passed. Then, we all hopped into the jacuzzi, and our hosts (instructor and his awesome wife) brought us drinks! Many picture were taken of the event, so I suppose that they will be on Elsinore's website. Although, I am seriously doubting it at this point as I never saw any of the million Bridge the Gap pictures that were taken up on Elsinore's website either. I don't get it. I always see the same people...posing, not jumping on that website. Oh well, I still think that it KICKS BUTT! About this time, Shark had to leave, although I wish that he had stayed. Our instructor host and his wife then barbecued and prepared dinner for us, and we basically soaked in the jacuzzi until it was time to eat. When dinner was ready, we were served on a long table outside with little candles. It was sooo nice. We all talked and ate and talked some more. It was such a beautiful time. Then, I drove over to the DZ and picked up my Bev "Hot Bod" from my friend who both works at the gear shop and lives on the DZ. I got home at 1 a.m. tired, but happy. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites SadSue 0 #2 July 15, 2003 Ohhh..... I hope we get tho opportunity to see those pics... for educational reasons of course. Congrats on your Pass vanilla, I think ill be getting dumped in the local reseviour (or however ye spell it) when i hafta do mine Hope you don't get Banned! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites VanillaSkyGirl 6 #3 July 15, 2003 I think ill be getting dumped in the local reseviour (or however ye spell it) when i hafta do mine Oh my God...ROFLMAO! Silly, sadistic Sue! Don't be such a drama QUEEN...hehehe. Thank you, btw. I think that we should meet and jump together as soon as you get your "A", Sue, or, just PM me if you are really heading towards San Diego soon. I can meet you there or at Elsinore, which is my home DZ. Hopefully, you are not secretly a serial killer or anything. Cheers! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Shark 0 #4 July 15, 2003 QuoteBy the way, I was doing all this in a string bikini...with a t-shirt (semi-sheer) and long (to my ankles) lightweight supplex pants! I was scared that my bikini would fly off at some point, and I didn't want to run around in front of my skydiving male friends in a tiny suit. I had heard of a girl's bikini top coming off at a previous water training class, so I was prepared. (Actually, my shirt kept flying up to my neck under water, anyway.) I know, I know...I'm a prude. I guess the only thing you had to be afraid of was a Shark and a LOBster in the water. Needless to say we had fun since we wore masks and got to see the chicks underwater! The safety swimmers always have the best jobs! Yep, missed the rest of the activities, but had to nurse the sharkmobile back home. Anyway, glad you had fun. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites AggieDave 6 #5 July 15, 2003 Shark week is coming soon...you've seen the commercials...people are scared of water right now.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites VanillaSkyGirl 6 #6 July 15, 2003 Anyway, glad you had fun. You bet I had fun! Thanks for being one of the safety swimmers, although you looked really cold when you got out of the warm pool and into the cool night air! Btw, you did not actually see anything underwater, did you? I was FULLY CLOTHED! (You'll probably see more of me when I wear my new suit on Friday.) Anyhoo, I hope that your car is OK, now. Ciao Mark! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites GiaKrembs 0 #7 July 15, 2003 Hey Shark, Where did you all have water training??? Sounds like a CB/Lisa event??? Ciao for now, g Raddest ho this side of Jersey #1 - rest in peace brother Beth lost her cherry and I missed it .... you want access to it, but you don't want to break it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Shark 0 #8 July 16, 2003 QuoteHey Shark, Where did you all have water training??? Sounds like a CB/Lisa event??? Ciao for now, g Hi G, We're actually using Smitty's place when available. He conducts the brief, etc. I swim/drink/eat. CB/Lisa's place is pretty cool, but he's busy with the Navy program in Otay. I think we're still able to have some naked water training and BBQs at CB's though! I'll check the schedule. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites VanillaSkyGirl 6 #9 July 16, 2003 I think we're still able to have some naked water training and BBQs at CB's though! 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SadSue 0 #2 July 15, 2003 Ohhh..... I hope we get tho opportunity to see those pics... for educational reasons of course. Congrats on your Pass vanilla, I think ill be getting dumped in the local reseviour (or however ye spell it) when i hafta do mine Hope you don't get Banned! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VanillaSkyGirl 6 #3 July 15, 2003 I think ill be getting dumped in the local reseviour (or however ye spell it) when i hafta do mine Oh my God...ROFLMAO! Silly, sadistic Sue! Don't be such a drama QUEEN...hehehe. Thank you, btw. I think that we should meet and jump together as soon as you get your "A", Sue, or, just PM me if you are really heading towards San Diego soon. I can meet you there or at Elsinore, which is my home DZ. Hopefully, you are not secretly a serial killer or anything. Cheers! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Shark 0 #4 July 15, 2003 QuoteBy the way, I was doing all this in a string bikini...with a t-shirt (semi-sheer) and long (to my ankles) lightweight supplex pants! I was scared that my bikini would fly off at some point, and I didn't want to run around in front of my skydiving male friends in a tiny suit. I had heard of a girl's bikini top coming off at a previous water training class, so I was prepared. (Actually, my shirt kept flying up to my neck under water, anyway.) I know, I know...I'm a prude. I guess the only thing you had to be afraid of was a Shark and a LOBster in the water. Needless to say we had fun since we wore masks and got to see the chicks underwater! The safety swimmers always have the best jobs! Yep, missed the rest of the activities, but had to nurse the sharkmobile back home. Anyway, glad you had fun. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites AggieDave 6 #5 July 15, 2003 Shark week is coming soon...you've seen the commercials...people are scared of water right now.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites VanillaSkyGirl 6 #6 July 15, 2003 Anyway, glad you had fun. You bet I had fun! Thanks for being one of the safety swimmers, although you looked really cold when you got out of the warm pool and into the cool night air! Btw, you did not actually see anything underwater, did you? I was FULLY CLOTHED! (You'll probably see more of me when I wear my new suit on Friday.) Anyhoo, I hope that your car is OK, now. Ciao Mark! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites GiaKrembs 0 #7 July 15, 2003 Hey Shark, Where did you all have water training??? Sounds like a CB/Lisa event??? Ciao for now, g Raddest ho this side of Jersey #1 - rest in peace brother Beth lost her cherry and I missed it .... you want access to it, but you don't want to break it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Shark 0 #8 July 16, 2003 QuoteHey Shark, Where did you all have water training??? Sounds like a CB/Lisa event??? Ciao for now, g Hi G, We're actually using Smitty's place when available. He conducts the brief, etc. I swim/drink/eat. CB/Lisa's place is pretty cool, but he's busy with the Navy program in Otay. I think we're still able to have some naked water training and BBQs at CB's though! I'll check the schedule. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites VanillaSkyGirl 6 #9 July 16, 2003 I think we're still able to have some naked water training and BBQs at CB's though! NAKED water training? What requirement does that fall under? Watch out for that Shark, Gia! Mark is being so naughty. 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
Shark 0 #4 July 15, 2003 QuoteBy the way, I was doing all this in a string bikini...with a t-shirt (semi-sheer) and long (to my ankles) lightweight supplex pants! I was scared that my bikini would fly off at some point, and I didn't want to run around in front of my skydiving male friends in a tiny suit. I had heard of a girl's bikini top coming off at a previous water training class, so I was prepared. (Actually, my shirt kept flying up to my neck under water, anyway.) I know, I know...I'm a prude. I guess the only thing you had to be afraid of was a Shark and a LOBster in the water. Needless to say we had fun since we wore masks and got to see the chicks underwater! The safety swimmers always have the best jobs! Yep, missed the rest of the activities, but had to nurse the sharkmobile back home. Anyway, glad you had fun. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #5 July 15, 2003 Shark week is coming soon...you've seen the commercials...people are scared of water right now.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VanillaSkyGirl 6 #6 July 15, 2003 Anyway, glad you had fun. You bet I had fun! Thanks for being one of the safety swimmers, although you looked really cold when you got out of the warm pool and into the cool night air! Btw, you did not actually see anything underwater, did you? I was FULLY CLOTHED! (You'll probably see more of me when I wear my new suit on Friday.) Anyhoo, I hope that your car is OK, now. Ciao Mark! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GiaKrembs 0 #7 July 15, 2003 Hey Shark, Where did you all have water training??? Sounds like a CB/Lisa event??? Ciao for now, g Raddest ho this side of Jersey #1 - rest in peace brother Beth lost her cherry and I missed it .... you want access to it, but you don't want to break it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shark 0 #8 July 16, 2003 QuoteHey Shark, Where did you all have water training??? Sounds like a CB/Lisa event??? Ciao for now, g Hi G, We're actually using Smitty's place when available. He conducts the brief, etc. I swim/drink/eat. CB/Lisa's place is pretty cool, but he's busy with the Navy program in Otay. I think we're still able to have some naked water training and BBQs at CB's though! I'll check the schedule. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VanillaSkyGirl 6 #9 July 16, 2003 I think we're still able to have some naked water training and BBQs at CB's though! NAKED water training? What requirement does that fall under? Watch out for that Shark, Gia! Mark is being so naughty. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
