dove 0 #1 April 20, 2002 throw themself out of a perfectly good airplane? THE BEST KIND!Bear with me - I just need a couple of minutes up here on my soapbox. (Any more than that and I'd lose my balance on my one good leg!) There are lots of sports where the participants have a strong comraderie, but none like skydiving. When I had a midair collision last August and broke 2 ribs and almost lost my tongue (among other injuries) my skydiving family kept me going on. People I barely knew called me long distance at home to see how I was doing. It meant the world to me - especially since my husband (at the time) was so pissed he wouldn't even speak to me. When Ann almost lost her house and her children last month, dz.comers rallied around her and came to her rescue without her even having to ask them to! No one expected anything in return except Ann's happiness. When I broke my leg in January, the Germain's took care of me in their house for 3 WEEKS despite the fact that they barely knew my first name! And on a day-today basis how many people do you know who would offer to lend THOUSANDS of dollars worth of equipment to even their closest friend when it could get filthy, torn, ruined etc... much less to someone new? To all my skydiving family who has kept a huge grin on my face while healing my shattered tibia, who have put me up in times of need, who have helped any other fellow skydiver just because that's what we do (and to skycat and TequilaGirl and all the others who do their best to keep everyone safe and current and smiling in the sky...)THANK YOU AND I LOVE YOU!!!Like Muenkel's sig says... "Skydivers...they're just plain cool!"sappy dove Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
n2skdvn 0 #2 April 20, 2002 RIGHT ON DOVE!!!! I've been in this sport almost six years,and one thing i have noticed skydivers dont care where you are from or who you are,you're family!!!!from cleaveland parachute center,to skydive puetro rico,to greenbay skydivers,WFFC ,z-hills and all the rest. i have been welcomed to each dz with welcome arms.i hope skydiving grows as a sport but keeps its family attitude!!ps dove tell brian and michele kreg said hi and i still want that samauri 95!!!!if ya can't dodge it RAM IT !!!!!!click me Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Viking 0 #3 April 20, 2002 HERE F()*$IN HERE!!!!! To me most of the appeal of skydiving is the 100% AWSOME people i have met. When i at the DZ i have a reputation for being the guy that goes to McDonalds and gets 20 cheeseburgers and lets anyone who wants one have it. When Steve broke his Leg i went to the hospital with him. I do stuff like this b/c i know that that each and everyone of the people i jump with would do the same thing for me. I swear you must have footprints on the back of your helmet - chicagoskydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dove 0 #4 April 20, 2002 Yup! Yup! Yup! I've had good friends before - but never like the ones I've made skydiving. And I have had the same experience at new dropzones... always welcomed in with a smile and open arms! Will do n2. I'm supposed to see Brian and Michelle this weekend or Monday. Can't promise you anything on the Samurai tho!dove Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stacy 0 #5 April 20, 2002 and don't forget, when that tib heals up we'll do the Florida tour... =c)Stacyhttp://users.snip.net/~stacy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airann 1 #6 April 20, 2002 You know about people sometimes I wonder. But not so much about skydivers. Everytime I tell the story to the whuffo gang they just look amazed. Most every skydiver I know is top of the line COOL.I think Dove and I have alot in common. We get it.Ann ~ www.AirAnn.comAnyone want a Kitten? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymedic 0 #7 April 20, 2002 the social aspect of skydiving is the best part of the sport...well it is right up there...with head down at 200mph......glad you are almost done Dove..you ROCK girl....and I got good news to share too....later maybe...but definately good...Cheers....vasbytmarc"I have no fear of falling, I just hate hitting the ground"-The Badlees... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skyrose7 0 #8 April 20, 2002 I agree with you! I am continually amazed at the nice things people do for me at the dz. Everyone is so willing to share their knowledge, if not take me up for free coach jumps--just to be nice. Everyone here is great too. I really would like to meet all of you.The mind is like a parachute--it works better when it is open. JUMP. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bbarnhouse 0 #9 April 20, 2002 Ok medic let's hear it!It only takes a little pixie dust...... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airann 1 #10 April 20, 2002 I know what it is!! I know !! I know !!!How big is the diamond?????Ann ~ www.AirAnn.comAnyone want a Kitten? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bbarnhouse 0 #11 April 20, 2002 NO WAY! It has to be something else.....It only takes a little pixie dust...... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Iflyme 0 #12 April 20, 2002 Kinda gives ya that warm feeling inside, doesn't it!?!"There's nothing new under the sun" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NtheSeaOrSky 0 #13 April 20, 2002 QuoteKinda gives ya that warm feeling inside, doesn't it!?!Damn!! I thought that was just gas!I'm not stubborn, I'm high-spirited! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymedic 0 #14 April 20, 2002 QuoteHow big is the diamond?????whatever dude.....I DONT think so....but lets just say....life WILL go on.....LOL........Cheers....vasbytmarc"I have no fear of falling, I just hate hitting the ground"-The Badlees... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bbarnhouse 0 #15 April 20, 2002 Wahoooooooooo!! medic did ya get an all clear?It only takes a little pixie dust...... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #16 April 20, 2002 Yep...the people are cool! Along my way in ten years in the military I made a lot of life long friends. Thanks to that I have 20 places I have to stop when driving across the country. In the winter of 2000 I was driving from Montana to Georgia and just had to stop in Filmore, Missouri and have lunch with a guy I hadn't seen in 5 years. His wife was pretty suprised when she opened the door. I stopped by out of the blue and got a big hug from Kendra and they insisted on buying my Dad and I lunch. Skydiving has been the exact same way.I have made so many new friends through skydiving its amazing. I haven't gotten to travel much yet in my two years in the sport but that is about to change. Eloy....Lost Praire here I come! Now if I could just meat more unattached chics it would all be good. Good News Medic! Lets hope you stay clean this time!"It's all about the BOOBIES!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymedic 0 #17 April 20, 2002 Quotemedic did ya get an all clear?HEHEHEHEHEHEHEHEHE.....lets just say....the my oncologist can't figure it out eather......LOL....ME SO HAPPY.............I say it was the vibes....Cheers....vasbytmarc"I have no fear of falling, I just hate hitting the ground"-The Badlees... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #18 April 20, 2002 QuoteI say it was the vibes....HOOOOYAHHH for Vibes!!!! "It's all about the BOOBIES!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dove 0 #19 April 20, 2002 QuoteNow if I could just meat more unattached chics it would all be good. Ah - I think I know what your problem is Clay. You want to MEET chicks - not MEAT them! Doesn't make a good first impression!dove Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bbarnhouse 0 #20 April 20, 2002 Does the victory dance for medic[S] thats the way uh huh uh huh we like it.....It only takes a little pixie dust...... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #21 April 20, 2002 QuoteYou want to MEET chicks - not MEAT them!Funny Freudian slip huh...... You never know though. Really just depends on the chic...."It's all about the BOOBIES!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymedic 0 #22 April 20, 2002 QuoteDoes the victory dance for medic[S] thats the way uh huh uh huh we like it.....so I got Dove...and the FINE young DR.betsy dancing for me....anyone else I can watch.....LOL....celebrate...celebrate....yeeeee haaaaaaaaaaaa..time for a skydive....Cheers....vasbytmarc"I have no fear of falling, I just hate hitting the ground"-The Badlees... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hooked 0 #23 April 20, 2002 WAHOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! That is just great news!J Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bbarnhouse 0 #24 April 20, 2002 Oh don't ya wanna dance say ya wanna dance........Medic you da bomb babay! *sings...I believe in miracles........It only takes a little pixie dust...... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jceman 1 #25 April 21, 2002 FanFUCKINGtastic! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
