FreeflyPlaymate 0 #1 February 8, 2002 I came home from work today only to be disappointed, severley, and it hurts alot. I like so many other friends in this world, loaned out a large amount of money to someone. And honestly, it's never about the money, it's about being let down, being told something and believing in that person and being let down. IF they would have said they could never pay me back I still would have done it, I would have found another job or cut back on spending or jumping, but I still would have done it. Now I had to go borrow money from someone in my own family, and I look bad because I need to pay them back, so what does a girl do? She keeps to her word is what she does, lif is hard in that aspect, but I've come to the conclusion that it would be so much harder to let my own family take a hit for my own decesions. I actually put my brand new rig up for sale, my baby, but the more I looked at it the more I realized skydiving isn't jumping out of planes, it's about living life, and respecting it and being grateful for it, I can do that even if it's for a period of time that I can't jump. This is the first time I've ever handeled something with grace and faith, guess I owe a case right? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Viking 0 #2 February 8, 2002 could i get the cliff's notes version of this??I swear you must have footprints on the back of your helmet - chicagoskydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FreeflyPlaymate 0 #3 February 8, 2002 just for Viking, cliff notes of that is that there's now a new rig up for saleif you need any other tutoring let me know ahead of time so I can get my school girl outfit lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Milo 0 #4 February 8, 2002 Hey, keep your chin up Marissa. It sounds like you are doing the right thing even if it is unpleasant. Also, keep your eyes open. Maybe you or the person who let you down will come up with some cash and you won't have to sell your rig. This is tax rebate season, after all.Good Luck!Milo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Viking 0 #5 February 8, 2002 Why yes teacher i need ALOT of after school 1on1 attention the reason i asked for the "cliff notes" is b/c i was tryin to figure out the hole story. I swear you must have footprints on the back of your helmet - chicagoskydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyhi 24 #6 February 8, 2002 Quote i was tryin to figure out the hole story. Vike, Do you do this stuff on purpose, or is it always Freudian? Is it hot in here, or am I crazy? - Charles Mansonflyhi Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #7 February 8, 2002 That blows!!! Life Lesson....never lend money to friends or family. It's bound to cause problems..... Hope you can pull something out. Viking.....thats hilarious....."I only have 125 jumps, so I don't know shit..right?"-Clay Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #8 February 8, 2002 Sucks to hear about your misfortune. Good luck, you'll be back with your feet in the air with you own new rig before you know it.The beatings will continue until morale improves. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SpeedRacer 1 #9 February 8, 2002 Marissa,That sucks! I once lent money to a "friend" who didn't pay me back.. I should have known this guy better, turned out he was a cokehead. Confronted him at his apartment, but of course, he had absolutely nothing of value w/ which to pay me back, so I just went & had him arrested. Never got my $ back though...Oh well, lesson learned....I'm always willing to help people in any way, as long as it doesn't involve handing them cash.If I were you Marissa, I'd try to work out some kinda payment plan with this person, even if its only $20 per week. It just doesn't seem right that you'd have to sell your gear.Speed Racer"Fill your hand, you son-of-a-bitch!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybytch 273 #10 February 8, 2002 So sorry to hear about your disappointment... I hope there's some way - any way - that you can make things work out without selling your gear... having had to do that before I know just how bad it sucks. Quote She keeps to her word is what she doesIntegrity is it's own reward - girl, you rock! pull and flare,lisa--What would Scooby Doo? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #11 February 8, 2002 "Integrity is it's own reward"No doubt....if there is one thing I absolutely can't stand and will not forgive of someone it's a lack of integrity. Good on you for doing the right thing even when it sucks!"I only have 125 jumps, so I don't know shit..right?"-Clay Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
QuickDraw 0 #12 February 8, 2002 It always pay,s to spend "that little bit more" money as a precaution, so that when it's time for the debt to be honoured (U.K.spl), if no cash materializes, then some mofo cycle gang with some crazy plumbing idea,s turn,s up and give,s you that "peace of mind feeling" (but..in a sinister way) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #13 February 8, 2002 "I'm gonna get some hard pipe hittin niggas to get midevil on his ass.."- Pulp Fiction "I only have 125 jumps, so I don't know shit..right?"-Clay Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Merrick 0 #14 February 8, 2002 Quote "could i get the cliff's notes version of this??What's that saying, something about a pot & a kettle & both being black... Hmmmm.Sorry to hear about your situation Marissa, it does suck to be responsible sometimes, but you gotta do what you gotta do... if that's the kind of person you are, you can't change it."Pammi's Hemp/Skydiving Jewelry" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
QuickDraw 0 #15 February 8, 2002 *cough* was gonna quote that, but i became terribly British about it ...all of a sudden Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #16 February 8, 2002 "but i became terribly British about it"Is that British or Jewish guilt...LMAO....Funny Jewish comedian I heard on the radio earlier. "My mother went for jury duty. They had to send her home. She was guilty..." "I only have 125 jumps, so I don't know shit..right?"-Clay Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyhawk 2 #17 February 8, 2002 easiest way to get outa jury duty say within earshot of the other persons lawyer,the judge etcthis is gunna be easy i can pick a guilty person a mile away(o)(o) i got a iq of 189 so there Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
QuickDraw 0 #18 February 8, 2002 "other persons lawyer,the judge"Look,s like you already got two suspect,s there Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyhawk 2 #19 February 8, 2002 lol even better point at the judge and wisper to the lawyer i reakon he is guilty i can tell these things lol(o)(o) i got a iq of 189 so there Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shark 0 #20 February 8, 2002 Hi Marrisa,Total bummer... Always remember that you have "family" at the DZ. And you can borrow the Frankenrig as long as you don't mind jumping a big-ass Spectre 170. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GiaKrembs 0 #21 February 8, 2002 Ms. Marissa, I'm so sorry to hear that someone betrayed your beautiful heart!!! I pray that somehow, someway the money comes your way and you don't have to sell your rig! We should have a kissing booth or something @ the DZ to make up the money. Yeah, yeah we all know that most skydivers are broke, however the majority are men who are easily swayed by a beautiful woman!!! :) We must capitilize on this~! lol, g p.s. if I can help in any way let me know. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #22 February 8, 2002 "the majority are men who are easily swayed by a beautiful woman!!!"Uh Uhh!!!! *He says nervously*"I only have 125 jumps, so I don't know shit..right?"-Clay Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Viking 0 #23 February 8, 2002 umm no i didn't mean it like that, i just can't spell.I swear you must have footprints on the back of your helmet - chicagoskydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SpeedRacer 1 #24 February 8, 2002 gia is quite right.(why do I suddenly feel like putty in someone's hands?)we can be easily swayed...or we can help, uh, persuade the "borrower" to be a bit more...uh...motivated to pay you back!!Speed Racer"Fill your hand, you son-of-a-bitch!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymedic 0 #25 February 8, 2002 hey marissa, He will help you at this time as always my friend....marc"...a mind stretched with new idea's will never regain its shape" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
