RevJim 0 #26 May 13, 2003 QuoteOk Jim, No two doubts about it!! if they'll put a plane up i'll go up with it !! i'll call over there also Super coolio! Amazing what one little idea, a short email, and a single post can do! From a Saturday night early party to a Saturday night jump or 2 and a late party!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
Gosia 0 #27 May 13, 2003 Thanks for the post. I'm totally looking forward to it on Saturday night. The person that did your water training might still remember and be willing to sign it off for you. That might be another option if you can't find your sheet. Good luck with that. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WFFC 1 #28 May 13, 2003 Quotei know Renee. It'd be like doing the first jump all over again i'll bet. Just sitting here thinking about it gives me the willies. First night jump (Yes I bought my beer) is all on video. Scared shitless in the plane. Landed dead center in the peas. Did I mention it was on video? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunshine 2 #29 May 13, 2003 Both of my night jumps were made on the same night about a year ago. The first one was my solo where i screamed upon exit, screamed in freefall, screamed under canopy....I was scared. Then i had to pack up and go do my RW night jump. Glad they're overwith. ___________________________________________ meow I get a Mike hug! I get a Mike hug! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WFFC 1 #30 May 13, 2003 I'm still up in the air about jumping this weekend. I've got a few family commitments that I want to really ditch. But, we'll see. Besides, I do need to visit the compound and see what the koolaid tastes like eh? Even though I've got many night jumps under my belt, count me out on this one. Not enough jumps on the samurai yet to turn the lights out. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WFFC 1 #31 May 13, 2003 QuoteGlad they're overwith. Night jumps rule! btw, who made night jumps a couple years ago - October 13, Friday. Full moon. Unless I missed one, that won't happen again for 25-30 years... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunshine 2 #32 May 13, 2003 You suck!! You finally decide to jump when i'm grounded. It's a conspiracy isn't it? ___________________________________________ meow I get a Mike hug! I get a Mike hug! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WFFC 1 #33 May 13, 2003 Quote You suck!! Boobies? Yes... Quote You finally decide to jump when i'm grounded. It's a conspiracy isn't it? About that shower thing... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RevJim 0 #34 May 13, 2003 I do have to admit, the kool aide was actually pretty good. Tasted an awful lot like Heineken. 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
sunshine 2 #35 May 13, 2003 Quote I do have to admit, the kool aide was actually pretty good. Tasted an awful lot like Heineken. There was koolaid? Damn, i must've been busy doing something else and missed it.... ___________________________________________ meow I get a Mike hug! I get a Mike hug! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JamesNahikian 0 #36 May 13, 2003 Please add my name to the night jump list for this weekend. I'll check the SDC bulletin boards and confirm. We'll have enough folks. The weather, now that's a separate issue. D. James Nahikian CHICAGO Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eeneR 3 #37 May 13, 2003 Damn....of all the weekends for Chris and I to go out of town.... We are gonna miss all the fun. Oh well...gotta do the RW thing...you guys have a few beers for us She is not a "Dumb Blonde" - She is a "Light-Haired Detour Off The Information Superhighway." eeneR TF#72, FB#4130, Incauto Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 2,027 #38 May 13, 2003 QuotePlease add my name to the night jump list for this weekend. I'll check the SDC bulletin boards and confirm. We'll have enough folks. The weather, now that's a separate issue. D. James Nahikian CHICAGO If enough people come, could do a DZ.COM record too.... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EricaH 0 #39 May 13, 2003 Chris - did you go to North Central College? 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
ChasingBlueSky 0 #40 May 13, 2003 Come on out - it's a great place and a few DZ.com folk out there as well. As far as night jumps - I was as scared for my first one as I was for my first jump. Now, I love them and do as many as I can in a year. At last count I think I had 23 night jumps. I'm still a bit nervous before each one, but once I am in the air I'm laughing all the way to the ground. They really are that amazing. For the first timers - make sure you ask about moon shadow, it is a very real thing and I have seen a couple people ger hurt because of it. I'll be out there this weekend, but don't think I can make the night load since I need to run back to the city Saturday night._________________________________________ you can burn the land and boil the sea, but you can't take the sky from me.... I WILL fly again..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slowfaller 0 #41 May 13, 2003 Quote Chris - did you go to North Central College? Nope, I went to Elgin Community for a 2 halfs of 2 semesters before dropping out (twice). Been working full time ever since. Chris --"Someday you will die and somehow somethings going to steal your carbon" -MM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RevJim 0 #42 May 14, 2003 Quote If enough people come, could do a DZ.COM record too. Ahhh, a whole new dz.com record category. Night jumps. Ear infection 2 weekends ago, huh professor? And here I was, actually looking forward to meeting you.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
kallend 2,027 #43 May 14, 2003 Quote Quote If enough people come, could do a DZ.COM record too. Ahhh, a whole new dz.com record category. Night jumps. Ear infection 2 weekends ago, huh professor? And here I was, actually looking forward to meeting you. Sinus, not ear. All better now. Made 2 last weekend in the lull between rain showers and gale force winds.... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RevJim 0 #44 May 17, 2003 Damn, Damn, Damn, Damn, Damn, DAMN!!! I just got my check for last week. Freakin rain! I only worked 2 days, so needless to say, the check sucks. I have a few jumps left on my account at SDC, but the check was soooo small I can't even afford to make the 5 hour or so drive down. No loads to deliver either, so no semi-get paid to got to IL-drive. I'm glad I emailed Missy about the night jumps, and I wish you all well in doing them, but it sucks that I'm not going to be able to be there to do them with you. Have fun everyone. Drink a few for me, and I'll see you next weekend (semi load already set up, I'll BE THERE!)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
sarge 0 #45 May 17, 2003 Dude, you suck! Fine, I'm not goin' either!!! I can't afford a glowstick or flashlight batteries anyway...-- I'm done with the personally meaningful and philosophical sigs!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RevJim 0 #46 May 17, 2003 I've got a tube of 100 of those little 6" braclet type glowsticks. I was gonna see just how bright I could make myself. Now I gotta pray for nice weather in 28 days. 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
sarge 0 #47 May 17, 2003 HMmmmm...? This image of a glowing meteorite entering the atmosphere just pops into my mind...-- I'm done with the personally meaningful and philosophical sigs!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RevJim 0 #48 May 17, 2003 QuoteHMmmmm...? This image of a glowing meteorite entering the atmosphere just pops into my mind... Yep, that's about the effect I'm going for. 28 days man. Pray for good weather in 28 days.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
mnischalke 0 #49 May 17, 2003 The problem is gonna be popping them all right before you exit so yer not blinding people on the plane. You could keep them all covered (while lit) somehow (trashbag over yer body for the climb?) and on jumprun, unveil yerself. Hypoxia already kills a huge chunk of yer night vision--glowing like a big lightbulb in the back of the plane might piss some people off. mike Girls only want boyfriends who have great skills--You know, like nunchuk skills, bow-hunting skills, computer-hacking skills. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RevJim 0 #50 May 17, 2003 Yep. That was discussed a few times by a few people. It was basically decided to cover in a blanket and be last out so as to not hinder anyone.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
