skybytch 273 #1 October 12, 2002 If this goes on a bit long and gets a bit sappy, please forgive me. It was just about a year ago when I found out that JFTC would be doing women's world record attempts this month. At the time, I was still grounded after having three vertebrae fused in January of '01, but as soon as I heard about it I started to make my plans. I was not going to be stuck on the ground when my friends were up doing big ways and setting a new world record. No way. No how. Not this time. I set my goals high - from being a grounded and broken average skydiver to being a world record holder in less than a year. I'd already sold my old rig because I knew it was too small for me to safely jump. Slowly I began to put together a new rig - a container from Kelly at Velocity Sports in November, a used reserve at a really good price in late December. I finally got back in the air in early January using a demo main from Square One; I ended up buying that too at a price I could almost afford. A few months later a friend allowed me to buy a used Cypres from him, again at a price I could almost afford. I've jumped harder than my budget could really stretch to pay for in the past ten months. Earning my slot at the big way camp in May was truly a highlight of my skydiving career and is something I will always remember. Breaking my main at the end of the camp and finding out a few weeks later that it was car cover material was a definite low point, but thanks to my awesome employers a few months later I had a brand new one. So here we are. On Monday it all begins for real. 140 ways. I can't even begin to explain how excited I am - it's like being a little kid the week before Christmas. This is truly the biggest thing I've ever done - not just the skydives, but the journey I've been on for the last year. So many people have helped me out along the way, with donations to JFTC, helping me get to the big way camp, and providing me with moral support - you all know who you are, and I hope you know how much what you did means to me. It's not enough, but to each and every one of you - Thank You from the bottom of my heart. All of you will be flying with me over the next week, and I love and appreciate each of you so much. For the next eight days, instead of post whoring I'll be out at the dropzone skydiving hard. Warm up formation loads this weekend, then the real thing starts bright and early Monday morning. I'll do my best to stop by every evening and post a daily recap of what we're up to, and I promise that when we get the record I'll get to a 'puter to let you all know as soon as I quit crying, laughing and celebrating. Again, my heartfelt thanks to all of you for your support over the past ten months. This is truly a wonderful community and I'm so thankful to be a part of it. Okay, sappy stuff over with. I'll close this with something most all of you will appreciate - Boobies!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bbarnhouse 0 #2 October 12, 2002 Lisa~ You go girl! WE ARE PROUD OF YOU!!! You my dear, have the spirit of a champion. Wishing you all that you wish for....Blues and safe landings.... Cheers BBarnhouse Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beachbum 0 #3 October 12, 2002 we'll all be pulling for ya'll ... as I'm sure you know ... and we STILL want a pic of you in the Pepto suit!!! .. As long as you are happy with yourself ... who cares what the rest of the world thinks? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hooked 0 #4 October 12, 2002 Lisa, you Rock! What an amazing accomplishment. You make us all very proud!J -------------------------------------- Sometimes we're just being Humans.....But we're always Human Beings. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skygal3 0 #5 October 12, 2002 Thank you for that post...best of luck to you, form the bottom of my heart. Fly high, fly strong, never lose focus or that feeling in your heart. We all believe in you and will be sending our best vibes your way...think of us on the plane, think of the best and think of the beginners, like me, who aspire to do what you do...and go out with everything you know how and everything that you have worked so hard for and do it for us! We will all be here waiting for your post, and celebrating and laughing with you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
moodyskydiver 0 #6 October 12, 2002 Rock on chick! We are all standing behind all of you ladies on this challenge. Good luck, blue skies, and safe jumps. "...just an earthbound misfit, I." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #7 October 12, 2002 Good Luck, Lisa!!!!!!!!!!! You are one in a million. It's been wonderful following your progression this past year to this point and being able to feel your excitement on the forums. Be safe, and have fun! She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SudsyFist 0 #8 October 12, 2002 lisa, after reading that, i just can't express how much... ... ... i wanna see ya in yer tight little pink outfit next week! steve Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sar911 0 #9 October 12, 2002 Lisa, During the past year you have gained much more than you said. You have raised awareness to a wonderful cause, money to help those women and their families that you will probably never know in ways that you can’t even imagine. You have brought out the best in people with your desires, knowledge, humor, love, caring and concern. So when you go tomorrow, hold your head high, for the “record” that you seek, you have already exceeded more than can be measured. The “jump” is your reward for all that you have done. May God bless and protect all of you always. P.S. Fear nothing for you are the baddest mother in the valley !!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 2,105 #10 October 12, 2002 Lisa If you see a "senior" redhead called Betty Bennett at JFTC, say "HI" from me. She'll be easy to find - bright pink jumpsuitJohn K. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nws01 0 #11 October 12, 2002 We love you, Lisa, You make us proud for just participating in this! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 20 #12 October 12, 2002 I still think you need to get Kate into that ugly pink instead of a Yellow jumpsuit... Good luck and just remember to track long and flat Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jessica 0 #13 October 12, 2002 Bitchin'. Skydiving is for cool people only Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #14 October 12, 2002 Be safe...have fun...Go fast.....take chances.....and for God's sake...Don't wear a helmet!!!!! Do us DZ.commers proud. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shotgun 1 #15 October 12, 2002 Right on, Lisa!Live it up, chick You deserve it... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 4 #16 October 12, 2002 I just have one word . . . "Depends". Oh wait, that's another joke. Hey, I hope ALL the JFTC jumpers have a freekin' blast, set a record and most importantly have an injury free event. Take care babies, that's a damn lot of folks in the air all at once.quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FallinWoman 1 #17 October 12, 2002 Lisa, You kick ass!!! We are all rooting for you here.... Keep us posted, fly you rass off, and have fun! Anne ~Anne I'm a Doll!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skyrose7 0 #18 October 12, 2002 Good luck lisa, maybe we will meet at some boogie in the future--you were asleep on the couch in rantoul...hard workin! Have fun, be safe! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The mind is like a parachute--it works better when it is open. JUMP. MaryRose Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymedic 0 #19 October 12, 2002 Make us proud Beattchhhh....we love ya Lisa... Marc otherwise known as Mr.Fallinwoman.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kris 0 #20 October 12, 2002 Much love, Lisa! I know you and the other women are going to make us proud! KrisSky, Muff Bro, Rodriguez Bro, and Bastion of Purity and Innocence!™ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GroundZero 0 #21 October 12, 2002 Best Wishes to all and especially you Lisa... been a long road. Great Cause too, someone post the link. Our continued support and thoughts can make it happen. It's truly a "team" event. If we can raise a little more money, we might even be able to get Kate into a pretty jumpsuit too. Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shotgun 1 #22 October 12, 2002 Quote Great Cause too, someone post the link. www.jumpforthecause.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mouth 0 #23 October 12, 2002 Lisa... You rock!! Thank you for taking the time and energy for such a wonderful cause. Maybe one day I'll get to jump with you as a celebrity! Be safe, skydive hard, and smile often. Hugs, Lisa -- Hot Mama At least you know where you stand even if it is in a pile of shit. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
