slowjoe 0 #1 February 25, 2003 just wondering if there's many skydivers that do not drink (alcohol).. and if the people at their local DZ also think they're strange because of this.. and if it annoys them that people still expect them to buy beer for everyone else.. ' as jy dom is, moet jy kak.. ' Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beerlight 0 #2 February 25, 2003 Nobody said you have to drink it, just buy it........ cheers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blewaway5 0 #3 February 25, 2003 No one's gonna care if you don't want to drink, and as fas as you buying stuff for firsts, you can a)bring a case of whatever you drink, be it beer or soda or milk or whiskey, or b) not bring anything for firsts but don't take anything from other people's offerings to the god of first. I'd recommend a, just cause it's more fun and no one is gonna care if you bring beer for the night or root beer for the day. Truman Sparks for President Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JJohnson 0 #4 February 25, 2003 I don't drink, it don't offend anyone or bother anyone at the DZ....they figure if I was any bigger of an asshole drunk than I am sober, its a good thing. I still buy beer, cause thats the tradition.JJ "Call me Darth Balls" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
racer42 0 #5 February 25, 2003 Yeah, some of us don't drink. No one seems to mind. But what's booze compared to skydiving??Better buzz and less caloriesL.A.S.T. #24 Co-Founder Biscuit Brothers Freefly Team Electric Toaster #3 Co-Founder Team Non Sequitor Co-Founder Team Happy Sock Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TB99 0 #6 February 25, 2003 I don't really drink ... usually only when I have to buy the case will I have 2 or 3. Other than that, it's not often at all, hardly ever. I don't get any greif about it either, it's all good ... to each their own. Oh, and I buy all my owed beer! I'm definately good about that. Trailer 11/12 was the best. Thanks for the memories ... you guys rocked! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sarge 0 #7 February 25, 2003 I'm not sure what you're asking because there are there are the, "Friends of Bill Skydivers" 12-steppers. Their ads run often in the mags... Then again, the "beer" tradition is not bound soley to the convention of alcoholic beverages. 'Beer' is truly a convention with heritage in our community but is by no means a neccessity of offering to the occasion celebrated. .-- I'm done with the personally meaningful and philosophical sigs!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
payback462 0 #8 February 25, 2003 i didnt used to drink until i realized that if i did, it would almost be like the beer i owed i was just buying for myself, so now im a hardcore alcoholic when im at the DZbut normally i dont drink all that ofteni swear! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cornholio 0 #9 February 25, 2003 Quote I'm not sure what you're asking because there are there are the, "Friends of Bill Skydivers" 12-steppers. Their ads run often in the mags... . Who's Bill ? Does he skydive ? 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
jessd 0 #10 February 25, 2003 Would have been interesting if this was poll. "Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away..." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sarge 0 #11 February 25, 2003 As a matter of fact I think this guy Bill W assisted in the development of the first parafoil designs developed with the intent of getting hungover jumpers beyond bone-breaking plfs... Thanks !! Now we have super ellips and x-braces... lol!!! .-- I'm done with the personally meaningful and philosophical sigs!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #12 February 25, 2003 I drink and most of the people at my DZ drink. When someone is around that doesnt' drink, we don't saying anything about it that's negative. Usually we're very supportive and respect that person for their decision. That's how it should be, don't let anyone try to give you a hard time about not drinking.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cornholio 0 #13 February 25, 2003 QuoteAs a matter of fact I think this guy Bill W assisted in the development of the first parafoil designs developed with the intent of getting hungover jumpers beyond bone-breaking plfs... Thanks !! Now we have super ellips and x-braces... lol!!! . Oh yeah, thats right. Dr. Bob was the skydiver! 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
kevin922 0 #14 February 25, 2003 Don't drink, I only know of one other jumper @ my dz who doesn't drink.. when we do swoop & chug he downs a coke :) (which I hear is harder? than downing a beer) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
johnny1488 1 #15 February 25, 2003 Me and my girlfriend dont drink. I am worshipped as a god because I can fill everyone in on the funny stuff of the night before because I can remember them. I also know what load 1 looks like. Johnny --"This ain't no book club, we're all gonna die!" Mike Rome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #16 February 25, 2003 I know what load 1 looks like...its blurry, but I know its there!--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Samurai136 0 #17 February 25, 2003 My drinking is inversely related to the number of skydives made that day or intended to make the next day. On the weekends I'll make 7-10/day thus no beer. I hate jumping w/ a hangover. If I know the weather will be bad the next day; I'm organizing a trip to the strip clubs!Ken "Buttons aren't toys." - Trillian Ken Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bbarnhouse 0 #18 February 25, 2003 I don't partake in alcholic beverages....doesn't mean I'm not fun. Then of course there is always a desiganted driver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #19 February 25, 2003 I dont drink, over 12 years clean and sober I do drive the DZ stayovers to the PUB on Saturday evening for dinner and a few, then back to the Hanger to work on their Hangerovers Then I wake at about 6am and start making lots of noise with the leave blower on the packing carpet. I also buy beer for fisrts, but I'm gonna change that to Coke or Pepsi, so that I dont go thirsty You are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smiles 0 #20 February 25, 2003 I have never figured out why- I don't like beer- (same with any carbonated drink)...just cannot get it down. No kidding takes me all night to drink a beer. Know a few other skydivers that don't drink. Honestly I could drink everyone under the table at any d.z. as type 1 diabetes, drinking just raises my blood sugars- I never get drunk - just have to inject more insulin all night...(so it ain't pleasurable to drink.) I do get to watch others---and learn many things about how alcohol can make or break a persons character. Try not to loose respect for everyone because it is hard to have buddies you do not respect. Thank god for my safety meetingsSmiles Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bobsled92 0 #21 February 25, 2003 Well, at Maytown SPC, we can buy beer OR SODA if we choose.Are busiest Sr. Riggor (below Dave DeWolf) does NOT drink anything but, Coke & Pepsi (he never every strays).I admit the I rarely drink and folks wonder if I'm Celtic at all. ("Scottish Kiss" 1 head butt + bridge of "other's" nose= 2 black eyes)Crowed Pub's and Ale-Grant _______________________________ If I could be a Super Hero, I chose to be: "GRANT-A-CLAUS". and work 365 days a Year. http://www.hangout.no/speednews/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dropdeded 0 #22 February 25, 2003 Clean and Sober just over 4 years now. I have no problem buying beer for firsts or bein around people that are drinking.When it gets to the point where Im not comfortable ,I leave.Simpledropdeded ------------------------------------------ The Dude Abides. - Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
prepheckt 0 #23 February 25, 2003 Quote I don't partake in alcholic beverages....doesn't mean I'm not fun. I couldn't have said it better. Quote Then of course there is always a desiganted driver Being the DD, can be quite a lucrative venture...."Dancing Argentine Tango is like doing calculus with your feet." -9 toes Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skygirlpc 0 #24 February 25, 2003 I don't drink, but I don't mind hanging around while they do. I leave when it gets to wild for my taste. As far as buying beer, I'm really not comfortable with supplying it, so I either bring sodas or bake something or have even brought the goods for a cookout. That way it gives us something to hang around for. I guess I've just gotten creative! Now, for people giving me a hard time about it.... I think most people will respect you for your beliefs or decision not to drink as long as you are respectful to them! Most of the comments that I get just come from the disbelief that I really don't want to drink! At first they don't really understand it, but once they know where you stand they don't care! Danielle Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lawrocket 3 #25 February 25, 2003 I drink. But, I think I have had a total of two beers at the dropzone. I've never stayed long into the night at the DZ, though. I usually leave while it's still light since I usually have other things to do. I look forward to the time when I have the time and energy to stick it through. I actually look at tee-totaling like the Romans looked at chasity: a fantastic, admirable, wonderful, highly regarded characteristic that is best found in others. - My wife is hotter than your wife. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
