jncoughlin 0 #1 May 24, 2002 After on and off shitty weather in New England and having waited all winter I finally did my AFF level 1 and level 2 done today. At 50 years old, my friends think I'm crazy. Tomorrow we'll go for level 3 and 4.Now I know what my future holds. I'm going to spend my kid's college education at the dropzone. I'll probably call in sick enough to get fired. My wife will think I'm having an affair (I try like hell). My credit card will get maxed. All because I started skydiving. I could have become a golfer.NOT. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybytch 273 #2 May 24, 2002 Well, at least you know what you're in for. Congrats and welcome to the sky!pull & flare,lisa"Try not. Do or do not. There is no try." - Yoda sez Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KATO33 0 #3 May 24, 2002 Got me thinking of selling my D J Equipment That i've had since 1987 Damn BlueSky Crack.Blue Skies Black Death Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hobbes4star 0 #4 May 24, 2002 hey just think of it this way you are not a true skydiver till you are broke, with all your ccmaxed and divorced. so you are on your way. good luck on level 3 and 4 and rememberto smile and have fun, skydiving is funwhy jump when you can fly Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymedic 0 #5 May 24, 2002 Quotehey just think of it this way you are not a true skydiver till you are broke, with all your ccmaxed and divorced. Dont have the CC's...but got the divorced part down...CheersmarcCome a little closer and i'll butter your popcorn Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rachill 0 #6 May 24, 2002 It's called AIDSAltitudeInduced DivorceSyndromeAnd yes, welcome to the sky man!!! Don't worry, we are all broke!!!BLUE SKIESRachWhat happened to Turbo? He was to slow so we...... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Donna 0 #7 May 24, 2002 Congratulations!! Where did you jump? Good luck on the rest of your levels!Blue Skies,D Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spy38W 0 #8 May 24, 2002 Damn, guess I have to get married so I can get divorced.--Give them a sip of the darkside, and they just thirst for more. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rgoper 0 #9 May 24, 2002 **Now I know what my future holds. I'm going to spend my kid's college education at the dropzone. I'll probably call in sick enough to get fired. My wife will think I'm having an affair (I try like hell). My credit card will get maxed.**think of it this way, free fall is better than sex anyway, and the duration climax is about the same lenth of time, enjoy yourself. when i went to my FJC, there was a 72 year old man there, who was a retired commercial airline pilot, bear in mind i'm a whuffo as well, so i ask him: "dude, why did you wait so long before making a skydive?" He replied what i have mentioned, he was a pilot, not a skydiver. he has my respect forever, for his endeavour! Richard"Gravity Is My Friend" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChromeBoy 0 #10 May 24, 2002 What DZ are you going to man? I will have to meet you one day! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steve1 5 #11 May 24, 2002 jncoughlin,I know the feeling. Isn't this sport wonderful. I got sucked back in when I was 49 (a few years ago). I still have trouble thinking about anything else. It's like I exist, but only really feel alive when I'm jumping. It's also great being pumped up before and after a jump. And the people in the sport are Super! My only complaint is that I wish it was cheaper, but the rewards you reap are well worth it. Steve Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cyberskydive 0 #12 May 24, 2002 welcome to skydiving!.....there is no spoon--------------------My website Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drenaline 0 #13 May 24, 2002 Welcome to the skies!gotta go, I have a buyer for the Computer (helmet here I go). Oh wait if I sell it, I can't post whore... what to do? what to do? Hey is the computer considered as part of the skydiving equipment? "Life is full of danger, so why be afraid?"drenaline Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymedic 0 #14 May 24, 2002 Good question...if your a DZ.comer..I think it is required....CheersmarcCome a little closer and i'll butter your popcorn Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drenaline 0 #15 May 24, 2002 Damn, sorry helmet. mm... I think I can sell you (looking at my parent's bed and mothers shoes), gonna get so kicked out! "Life is full of danger, so why be afraid?"drenaline Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtval 0 #16 May 24, 2002 welcome to skydiving.this is the most money Ive ever had in the bank. b/c I cant skydive til I come home. so I was able to pay off my cc and loans. hum?? now I can start all over...with a great bigLife's a bitch, and I'm her Pimp!JThttp://community.webshots.com/user/jtval100 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ScottishJohn 25 #17 May 24, 2002 > my friends think I'm crazyDon't worry , you will make lots of new friends who don't think you are crazy>My credit card will get maxed. You can always get another credit card.Welcome to the sky, you now one of us.=================================I can smell your noodles !================================= Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kmcguffee 0 #18 May 24, 2002 Quotemy friends think I'm crazyDon't worry , you will make lots of new friends who don't think you are crazy Actually, your new friends won't care that you're crazy because they are too. "Some cause happiness wherever they go; others, whenever they go." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jncoughlin 0 #19 May 24, 2002 Jumped @ Boston Providence Skydiving in Lincoln, RI. Great place; great staff. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChromeBoy 0 #20 May 24, 2002 QuoteJumped @ Boston Providence Skydiving in Lincoln, RI. Great place; great staff.That is where I jump! Are you going to be there on Saturday? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jncoughlin 0 #21 May 24, 2002 Gonna try like hell to be there on Saturday although weather might be iffy. Might even be able to "get sick" this afternoon. I work up the road in Norwood MA so it's less than 30 minutes to drive down.I'll be the guy with the grey hair and the natural "arch" in front. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChromeBoy 0 #22 May 24, 2002 Cool. I have a white and grey jumpsuit and a black and white rig. You are right that the staff there is awesome. The experienced jumpers are really cool too. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtval 0 #23 May 24, 2002 a dropzone.com shirt wold come in REALLY handy hereLife's a bitch, and I'm her Pimp!JThttp://community.webshots.com/user/jtval100 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChromeBoy 0 #24 May 24, 2002 I have two and of course I will have my dz.com t shirt on! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtval 0 #25 May 24, 2002 ah- my bad. "hey, I'l be the fool with the dz.com shirt on!' Life's a bitch, and I'm her Pimp!JThttp://community.webshots.com/user/jtval100 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
