AggieDave 6 #1 June 15, 2003 It was great, got to jump 2 first jumps students today. It absolutely made my day, the energy and excitement coming from them really motivated me. Something about giving someone a taste of skydiving and having it be the best thing they've ever done really brings a smile to me...ok, a BIG smile...alright, fine, as the pilot said when he watched the videos "dude, its cool that the TM is as excited as the students." See, that's why I wanted to get my TM, not to make money, not to say I have one, but to get to jump and experience a "first" jump all over again! Its such an awsome feeling! I love seeing those perma-grins on first jump students, and seeing how they go from nervous to extremely happy and excited. Ok, I'm a dork, but I'm having fun!--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freefalle 0 #2 June 15, 2003 cool, congrats, beer! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skycutie 0 #3 June 15, 2003 Congratulations... Now, wait 'til you get a puker... (I'm sorry, that's gross I know, but it'll happen) Good luck and felicidades man. It IS really good when the JM is as thrilled as the passenger. Keep it up! MEN: you can't live with 'em, you can't shoot 'em, but you can act psychotic and keep 'em off balance. HISPA #10 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Viking 0 #4 June 15, 2003 did you the pull the classic TM line "This is my first time" right before shoving off?I swear you must have footprints on the back of your helmet - chicagoskydiver My God has a bigger dick than your god -George Carlin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
beau31duke 0 #5 June 15, 2003 Congratulations Beau Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SadSue 0 #6 June 15, 2003 I was gonna post " Well Dave, I'd love a jump right about now... but somehow I figured I'd better not, in case people got the wrong impression. CONGRATS Hope you don't get Banned! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aero04 0 #7 June 15, 2003 Cool Dave!! Wish I could have been there to watch. Yea, you should have said this is my first time doing a tandem to the first student. And they would have thought you were kidding. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #8 June 15, 2003 Well, the first one was one of my roommates, so he knew that he was my first tandem. The second one was a random guy showing up to do a skydive. Pablo (vidiot for the jump) told him on the way to altitude. The guy didn't really care, actually he thought it was pretty cool.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
QuickDraw 0 #9 June 15, 2003 Congratulations Dave. -- Hope you don't die. -- I'm fucking winning Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Viking 0 #10 June 15, 2003 the second jumper was licensed?I swear you must have footprints on the back of your helmet - chicagoskydiver My God has a bigger dick than your god -George Carlin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dropdeded 0 #11 June 15, 2003 Right on for you It makes the experience all that much better when the guy drivin is enjoying it as much as the guy ridin. It wasnt all that long ago I got to be the guy goin for a ride like that. Again, congrats to ya dropdeded------------------------------------------ The Dude Abides. - Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #12 June 15, 2003 Nope, both had never jumped before. Well there's a couple good sized groups of tandem students scheduled for today, but the weather is a shit ball. Hopefully it'll clear up.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cindee 0 #13 June 15, 2003 I love being a tandem passenger. I wish you get licensed for that and only have to pay for the ride up. I guess it's because I'm scared out of my mind about doing that 1st AFF which will happen soon. Congrats on being a TM.__________________________________________________ "If happy little bluebirds fly above the rainbow, why oh why can't I?" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #14 June 15, 2003 ***Nope, both had never jumped before. Quote Beer... Beer... And BEER !!! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites jtval 0 #15 June 15, 2003 I hope your students didnt find the chapstick in your front pocket! anyway ! take a snapshot of that emotion and "look " at it everytime you are having a BLAH day at work! remember this is an experience of THEIR lifetime! everyone remembers their tandem instructor..for good reasons or for bad! Im gonna assume that you will be a very good one! unless you grow the forrest on your face again!..you may scare them away! CONGRATS!!! and do tell us about your first puker...or as Id like to refer to it...A nutritional transplant!My photos My Videos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Luminous 0 #16 June 15, 2003 Congrats Dave !! "got rating to get first time thrill" ???? You just like the idea of strapping hotties to you and having them to yourself for 45 seconds or so. With video. The guys are just a necessary evil. BSBD Larry'In an insane society a sane person seems insane.' Mr. Spock Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Zeemax 0 #17 June 15, 2003 Good work Glad to hear your having just as much fun as the students!! i REALLY want to get a TM rating for exactly the same reason. I know its a long way off, but its something to work for.. congrats again *cough* beer *cough*Phoenix Fly - High performance wingsuits for skydiving and BASE Performance Designs - Simply brilliant canopies Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites AggieDave 6 #18 June 15, 2003 Yeah, I know, I owe a shitload of beer. For that reason, I'm bringing a keg of Shiner Bock to the DZ this coming weekend. So for everyone coming up here for SummerJam 2003, there will be a couple kegs of Shiner on hand. And for everyone who loves Shiner and can't get it where you live...SUCK IT UP. --"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Zeemax 0 #19 June 15, 2003 seems fair Phoenix Fly - High performance wingsuits for skydiving and BASE Performance Designs - Simply brilliant canopies Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites stevebabin 0 #20 June 16, 2003 Congratulations! Keep it Fun and Safe! Remember..."There is no substitute for having your shit together!" Blue Skies! Steve"Science, logic and reason will fly you to the moon. Religion will fly you into buildings." "Because figuring things out is always better than making shit up." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites suz 0 #21 June 16, 2003 **claps enthusiastically for Aggie** yay! that's sweet. Finally you did it! I remember us having a conversation a while ago regarding your TM rating. Don't bother me, I'm living happily ever after Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites TEB6363 0 #22 June 16, 2003 Congrats AggieDave!!! Just think of all the people who will remember your name forever now Have a good time, make sure they have fun, and remember, treat every passanger with the care and respect that you would show for one of your family membersAlso, Remember when you wear your personal gear, Don't throw the drogue - that's only for Tandems Once the plane takes off, you're gonna have to land - Might as well jump out!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites AggieDave 6 #23 June 16, 2003 Speak for yourself, but I use a drogue for normal RW...--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites robskydiv 0 #24 June 16, 2003 Congrats Dave! Confucius say: "When you find a job that you love to do, you won't work a day in your life." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites bclark 0 #25 June 17, 2003 Congrats...Most skydivers I know say that they never want to get a tandem rating because: A: they don't want to get thrown up on... B: they don't want to take Cletus or Bubba skdiving... C: they are afraid of the gear, blah blah blah. I had a lot of apprehension about getting a tandem rating, but after approx 325 tandems, I LOVE THEM. I have as much faith in my tandem gear ( Strong ) as I have in my own gear. And I love taking people on their first jumps. HAVE FUN!!! 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
jtval 0 #15 June 15, 2003 I hope your students didnt find the chapstick in your front pocket! anyway ! take a snapshot of that emotion and "look " at it everytime you are having a BLAH day at work! remember this is an experience of THEIR lifetime! everyone remembers their tandem instructor..for good reasons or for bad! Im gonna assume that you will be a very good one! unless you grow the forrest on your face again!..you may scare them away! CONGRATS!!! and do tell us about your first puker...or as Id like to refer to it...A nutritional transplant!My photos My Videos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luminous 0 #16 June 15, 2003 Congrats Dave !! "got rating to get first time thrill" ???? You just like the idea of strapping hotties to you and having them to yourself for 45 seconds or so. With video. The guys are just a necessary evil. BSBD Larry'In an insane society a sane person seems insane.' Mr. Spock Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zeemax 0 #17 June 15, 2003 Good work Glad to hear your having just as much fun as the students!! i REALLY want to get a TM rating for exactly the same reason. I know its a long way off, but its something to work for.. congrats again *cough* beer *cough*Phoenix Fly - High performance wingsuits for skydiving and BASE Performance Designs - Simply brilliant canopies Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #18 June 15, 2003 Yeah, I know, I owe a shitload of beer. For that reason, I'm bringing a keg of Shiner Bock to the DZ this coming weekend. So for everyone coming up here for SummerJam 2003, there will be a couple kegs of Shiner on hand. And for everyone who loves Shiner and can't get it where you live...SUCK IT UP. --"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zeemax 0 #19 June 15, 2003 seems fair Phoenix Fly - High performance wingsuits for skydiving and BASE Performance Designs - Simply brilliant canopies Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebabin 0 #20 June 16, 2003 Congratulations! Keep it Fun and Safe! Remember..."There is no substitute for having your shit together!" Blue Skies! Steve"Science, logic and reason will fly you to the moon. Religion will fly you into buildings." "Because figuring things out is always better than making shit up." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
suz 0 #21 June 16, 2003 **claps enthusiastically for Aggie** yay! that's sweet. Finally you did it! I remember us having a conversation a while ago regarding your TM rating. Don't bother me, I'm living happily ever after Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TEB6363 0 #22 June 16, 2003 Congrats AggieDave!!! Just think of all the people who will remember your name forever now Have a good time, make sure they have fun, and remember, treat every passanger with the care and respect that you would show for one of your family membersAlso, Remember when you wear your personal gear, Don't throw the drogue - that's only for Tandems Once the plane takes off, you're gonna have to land - Might as well jump out!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #23 June 16, 2003 Speak for yourself, but I use a drogue for normal RW...--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robskydiv 0 #24 June 16, 2003 Congrats Dave! Confucius say: "When you find a job that you love to do, you won't work a day in your life." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bclark 0 #25 June 17, 2003 Congrats...Most skydivers I know say that they never want to get a tandem rating because: A: they don't want to get thrown up on... B: they don't want to take Cletus or Bubba skdiving... C: they are afraid of the gear, blah blah blah. I had a lot of apprehension about getting a tandem rating, but after approx 325 tandems, I LOVE THEM. I have as much faith in my tandem gear ( Strong ) as I have in my own gear. And I love taking people on their first jumps. HAVE FUN!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
