rodeochic 0 #1 August 14, 2001 Last week I was at my sister's house and a few other family members were there. Of course I brought the video of my latest jumps with me. I think it had around 8 jumps on it. There was mostly sit flying and a raft dive (thanks Eric). I was so surprised that they really didn't care about the tape. They were talking about something not skydiving related while it was on. When it got to my raft dive, all my mom could say was "why did you bring a boat with you?" I couldn't believe it. How could they not be excited to watch me skydiving?! They just don't get it. Or maybe they just don't like me....no, we'll stick with they just don't get it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dove 0 #2 August 14, 2001 I usually get the same blank stare or they just ignore me alltogether. Worse is when they ask stupid questions (like the boat question!) that aren't even related! But get this... last week my 67 year old mom came over when I was watching my Olav video and she was ignoring me and watching the tape!!! At one point she said, "Hey, rewind it. Did you see what he just did? That was cool! " Then, as we were talking about how he pulled that maneuver off she was like "I'll bet if you put your arms out and your feet down..." And she doesn't even have any interest in skydiving herself! Pretty cool. Gotta love Mom. I think it just takes a while for them (family/friends) to get over the shock and maybe also some jealousy. Even if they don't want to do it, they probably wish they had the balls. So keep at em. And if they never get it, who gives a rats ass as long as you can keep skydiving! Cheers!Dove Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Divadiver 0 #3 August 14, 2001 You think maybe they think if they show interest, that might encourage us to keep it up? Hmmmm, yeap!!Diva Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mountainman 0 #4 August 14, 2001 I used to throw in Good Stuff everytime my buddies would come home from college and I would ask them, "Hey, have you guys seen this yet??". They would always answer.....YEA......lots of times.Oh well....I guess when you're hooked on something, you will have any excuse to see it, right??--------------Our website...updated daily Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 20 #5 August 14, 2001 Sounds like you need to get a new family Do I HAVE to do another raft dive??? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites fred 0 #6 August 14, 2001 QuoteWhen it got to my raft dive, all my mom could say was "why did you bring a boat with you?"Well, I gotta ask. What's a raft dive? Is it what it sounds like? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites wildblue 7 #7 August 14, 2001 Fred,Yup, what it sounds like. Lots of fun if done well. Has the potential to be painful and/or expensive if not done well (I had my altimeter broken by a helmet on a raft dive once)Example of a good raft dive: http://www.wildbluesky.com/movies/raft.avi Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Zennie 0 #8 August 14, 2001 Heya fred, here's a couple pics...Pic1Pic2------------Blue Skies!Zennie Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites PhreeZone 20 #9 August 14, 2001 It was caused by the helment and the roof of the CASA if I remember right.......Do I HAVE to do another raft dive??? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites rodeochic 0 #10 August 14, 2001 QuoteAbout the raft thing.... what are they going to say about the upcoming "First Annual Greene County Raft Races" that your entered into? BTW we got like 8 video people on the loads already I'm sure they won't really care but I'm all excited about it. 8 video people huh? Well I guess it will be nice to have it on tape when OUR team wins Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Iflyme 0 #11 August 14, 2001 Well, Rodeo, I would say that unless you are jumping just to impress other people, who gives a shit if the wuffos don't dig it??? Skydiving is all about you - not them! Don't let some disinterested friends/relatives bring you down from the clouds -- we jump because WE love it!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites freefallfreak 0 #12 August 14, 2001 RC,I wanna' see the video...later, lady...FFF Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites PhreeZone 20 #13 August 14, 2001 QuoteWell I guess it will be nice to have it on tape when OUR team winsThe other team was trying to sway my expertiese last night by geting me drunk and filling out Cobalt demo forms with me. It did'nt work too well. I think we are going to need a fair and impartial judge for this event. I hearby accept the nomination on behalf of the members of DZ.com to judge myself in this event.What do ya all think about my speech??Do I HAVE to do another raft dive??? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites RemiAndKaren 0 #14 August 15, 2001 QuoteI was so surprised that they really didn't care about the tapeWe've pretty much given up on showing our vids to wuffo friends... Its not their cup of tea, and fair enough ( I know I can be bothered watching their 2 hour long vid of their last trip to the beach with the kids....)Quote"I'll bet if you put your arms out and your feet down..." And she doesn't even have any interest in skydiving herself! Pretty cool. Gotta love Mom.TIME TO TREAT YOUR MOM TO A TANDEM!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites rodeochic 0 #15 August 15, 2001 QuoteThe other team was trying to sway my expertiese last night NOOOO!!!! You better not leave our team. I'm prepared to do ANYTHING it takes to make sure you stay with us! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites PhreeZone 20 #16 August 15, 2001 QuoteI'm prepared to do ANYTHING it takes to make sure you stay with us! I think FFF and Wildblue might get jelous about that !Do I HAVE to do another raft dive??? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites wildblue 7 #17 August 15, 2001 you crazy kids.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites ADRNALN 0 #18 August 15, 2001 I am right there with you. I am always amazed that my whuffo contacts are not totally excited to watch skydiving. I have actually been told (prepare yourselves) "Please not another boring skydiving video". Morons all Morons!!!!! Rodeo: I am always ready to watch your SD videos, any time!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites rodeochic 0 #19 August 15, 2001 QuoteI think FFF and Wildblue might get jelous about that So if we make it a 4 way and let them join in, everything should be ok! 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fred 0 #6 August 14, 2001 QuoteWhen it got to my raft dive, all my mom could say was "why did you bring a boat with you?"Well, I gotta ask. What's a raft dive? Is it what it sounds like? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildblue 7 #7 August 14, 2001 Fred,Yup, what it sounds like. Lots of fun if done well. Has the potential to be painful and/or expensive if not done well (I had my altimeter broken by a helmet on a raft dive once)Example of a good raft dive: http://www.wildbluesky.com/movies/raft.avi Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zennie 0 #8 August 14, 2001 Heya fred, here's a couple pics...Pic1Pic2------------Blue Skies!Zennie Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 20 #9 August 14, 2001 It was caused by the helment and the roof of the CASA if I remember right.......Do I HAVE to do another raft dive??? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites rodeochic 0 #10 August 14, 2001 QuoteAbout the raft thing.... what are they going to say about the upcoming "First Annual Greene County Raft Races" that your entered into? BTW we got like 8 video people on the loads already I'm sure they won't really care but I'm all excited about it. 8 video people huh? Well I guess it will be nice to have it on tape when OUR team wins Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Iflyme 0 #11 August 14, 2001 Well, Rodeo, I would say that unless you are jumping just to impress other people, who gives a shit if the wuffos don't dig it??? Skydiving is all about you - not them! Don't let some disinterested friends/relatives bring you down from the clouds -- we jump because WE love it!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites freefallfreak 0 #12 August 14, 2001 RC,I wanna' see the video...later, lady...FFF Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites PhreeZone 20 #13 August 14, 2001 QuoteWell I guess it will be nice to have it on tape when OUR team winsThe other team was trying to sway my expertiese last night by geting me drunk and filling out Cobalt demo forms with me. It did'nt work too well. I think we are going to need a fair and impartial judge for this event. I hearby accept the nomination on behalf of the members of DZ.com to judge myself in this event.What do ya all think about my speech??Do I HAVE to do another raft dive??? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites RemiAndKaren 0 #14 August 15, 2001 QuoteI was so surprised that they really didn't care about the tapeWe've pretty much given up on showing our vids to wuffo friends... Its not their cup of tea, and fair enough ( I know I can be bothered watching their 2 hour long vid of their last trip to the beach with the kids....)Quote"I'll bet if you put your arms out and your feet down..." And she doesn't even have any interest in skydiving herself! Pretty cool. Gotta love Mom.TIME TO TREAT YOUR MOM TO A TANDEM!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites rodeochic 0 #15 August 15, 2001 QuoteThe other team was trying to sway my expertiese last night NOOOO!!!! You better not leave our team. I'm prepared to do ANYTHING it takes to make sure you stay with us! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites PhreeZone 20 #16 August 15, 2001 QuoteI'm prepared to do ANYTHING it takes to make sure you stay with us! I think FFF and Wildblue might get jelous about that !Do I HAVE to do another raft dive??? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites wildblue 7 #17 August 15, 2001 you crazy kids.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites ADRNALN 0 #18 August 15, 2001 I am right there with you. I am always amazed that my whuffo contacts are not totally excited to watch skydiving. I have actually been told (prepare yourselves) "Please not another boring skydiving video". Morons all Morons!!!!! Rodeo: I am always ready to watch your SD videos, any time!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites rodeochic 0 #19 August 15, 2001 QuoteI think FFF and Wildblue might get jelous about that So if we make it a 4 way and let them join in, everything should be ok! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0 Go To Topic Listing
rodeochic 0 #10 August 14, 2001 QuoteAbout the raft thing.... what are they going to say about the upcoming "First Annual Greene County Raft Races" that your entered into? BTW we got like 8 video people on the loads already I'm sure they won't really care but I'm all excited about it. 8 video people huh? Well I guess it will be nice to have it on tape when OUR team wins Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Iflyme 0 #11 August 14, 2001 Well, Rodeo, I would say that unless you are jumping just to impress other people, who gives a shit if the wuffos don't dig it??? Skydiving is all about you - not them! Don't let some disinterested friends/relatives bring you down from the clouds -- we jump because WE love it!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites freefallfreak 0 #12 August 14, 2001 RC,I wanna' see the video...later, lady...FFF Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites PhreeZone 20 #13 August 14, 2001 QuoteWell I guess it will be nice to have it on tape when OUR team winsThe other team was trying to sway my expertiese last night by geting me drunk and filling out Cobalt demo forms with me. It did'nt work too well. I think we are going to need a fair and impartial judge for this event. I hearby accept the nomination on behalf of the members of DZ.com to judge myself in this event.What do ya all think about my speech??Do I HAVE to do another raft dive??? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites RemiAndKaren 0 #14 August 15, 2001 QuoteI was so surprised that they really didn't care about the tapeWe've pretty much given up on showing our vids to wuffo friends... Its not their cup of tea, and fair enough ( I know I can be bothered watching their 2 hour long vid of their last trip to the beach with the kids....)Quote"I'll bet if you put your arms out and your feet down..." And she doesn't even have any interest in skydiving herself! Pretty cool. Gotta love Mom.TIME TO TREAT YOUR MOM TO A TANDEM!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites rodeochic 0 #15 August 15, 2001 QuoteThe other team was trying to sway my expertiese last night NOOOO!!!! You better not leave our team. I'm prepared to do ANYTHING it takes to make sure you stay with us! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites PhreeZone 20 #16 August 15, 2001 QuoteI'm prepared to do ANYTHING it takes to make sure you stay with us! I think FFF and Wildblue might get jelous about that !Do I HAVE to do another raft dive??? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites wildblue 7 #17 August 15, 2001 you crazy kids.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites ADRNALN 0 #18 August 15, 2001 I am right there with you. I am always amazed that my whuffo contacts are not totally excited to watch skydiving. I have actually been told (prepare yourselves) "Please not another boring skydiving video". Morons all Morons!!!!! Rodeo: I am always ready to watch your SD videos, any time!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites rodeochic 0 #19 August 15, 2001 QuoteI think FFF and Wildblue might get jelous about that So if we make it a 4 way and let them join in, everything should be ok! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0 Go To Topic Listing
Iflyme 0 #11 August 14, 2001 Well, Rodeo, I would say that unless you are jumping just to impress other people, who gives a shit if the wuffos don't dig it??? Skydiving is all about you - not them! Don't let some disinterested friends/relatives bring you down from the clouds -- we jump because WE love it!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freefallfreak 0 #12 August 14, 2001 RC,I wanna' see the video...later, lady...FFF Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 20 #13 August 14, 2001 QuoteWell I guess it will be nice to have it on tape when OUR team winsThe other team was trying to sway my expertiese last night by geting me drunk and filling out Cobalt demo forms with me. It did'nt work too well. I think we are going to need a fair and impartial judge for this event. I hearby accept the nomination on behalf of the members of DZ.com to judge myself in this event.What do ya all think about my speech??Do I HAVE to do another raft dive??? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites RemiAndKaren 0 #14 August 15, 2001 QuoteI was so surprised that they really didn't care about the tapeWe've pretty much given up on showing our vids to wuffo friends... Its not their cup of tea, and fair enough ( I know I can be bothered watching their 2 hour long vid of their last trip to the beach with the kids....)Quote"I'll bet if you put your arms out and your feet down..." And she doesn't even have any interest in skydiving herself! Pretty cool. Gotta love Mom.TIME TO TREAT YOUR MOM TO A TANDEM!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites rodeochic 0 #15 August 15, 2001 QuoteThe other team was trying to sway my expertiese last night NOOOO!!!! You better not leave our team. I'm prepared to do ANYTHING it takes to make sure you stay with us! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites PhreeZone 20 #16 August 15, 2001 QuoteI'm prepared to do ANYTHING it takes to make sure you stay with us! I think FFF and Wildblue might get jelous about that !Do I HAVE to do another raft dive??? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites wildblue 7 #17 August 15, 2001 you crazy kids.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites ADRNALN 0 #18 August 15, 2001 I am right there with you. I am always amazed that my whuffo contacts are not totally excited to watch skydiving. I have actually been told (prepare yourselves) "Please not another boring skydiving video". Morons all Morons!!!!! Rodeo: I am always ready to watch your SD videos, any time!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites rodeochic 0 #19 August 15, 2001 QuoteI think FFF and Wildblue might get jelous about that So if we make it a 4 way and let them join in, everything should be ok! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0 Go To Topic Listing
RemiAndKaren 0 #14 August 15, 2001 QuoteI was so surprised that they really didn't care about the tapeWe've pretty much given up on showing our vids to wuffo friends... Its not their cup of tea, and fair enough ( I know I can be bothered watching their 2 hour long vid of their last trip to the beach with the kids....)Quote"I'll bet if you put your arms out and your feet down..." And she doesn't even have any interest in skydiving herself! Pretty cool. Gotta love Mom.TIME TO TREAT YOUR MOM TO A TANDEM!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rodeochic 0 #15 August 15, 2001 QuoteThe other team was trying to sway my expertiese last night NOOOO!!!! You better not leave our team. I'm prepared to do ANYTHING it takes to make sure you stay with us! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites PhreeZone 20 #16 August 15, 2001 QuoteI'm prepared to do ANYTHING it takes to make sure you stay with us! I think FFF and Wildblue might get jelous about that !Do I HAVE to do another raft dive??? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites wildblue 7 #17 August 15, 2001 you crazy kids.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites ADRNALN 0 #18 August 15, 2001 I am right there with you. I am always amazed that my whuffo contacts are not totally excited to watch skydiving. I have actually been told (prepare yourselves) "Please not another boring skydiving video". Morons all Morons!!!!! Rodeo: I am always ready to watch your SD videos, any time!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites rodeochic 0 #19 August 15, 2001 QuoteI think FFF and Wildblue might get jelous about that So if we make it a 4 way and let them join in, everything should be ok! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0 Go To Topic Listing
PhreeZone 20 #16 August 15, 2001 QuoteI'm prepared to do ANYTHING it takes to make sure you stay with us! I think FFF and Wildblue might get jelous about that !Do I HAVE to do another raft dive??? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites wildblue 7 #17 August 15, 2001 you crazy kids.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites ADRNALN 0 #18 August 15, 2001 I am right there with you. I am always amazed that my whuffo contacts are not totally excited to watch skydiving. I have actually been told (prepare yourselves) "Please not another boring skydiving video". Morons all Morons!!!!! Rodeo: I am always ready to watch your SD videos, any time!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites rodeochic 0 #19 August 15, 2001 QuoteI think FFF and Wildblue might get jelous about that So if we make it a 4 way and let them join in, everything should be ok! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
wildblue 7 #17 August 15, 2001 you crazy kids.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ADRNALN 0 #18 August 15, 2001 I am right there with you. I am always amazed that my whuffo contacts are not totally excited to watch skydiving. I have actually been told (prepare yourselves) "Please not another boring skydiving video". Morons all Morons!!!!! Rodeo: I am always ready to watch your SD videos, any time!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rodeochic 0 #19 August 15, 2001 QuoteI think FFF and Wildblue might get jelous about that So if we make it a 4 way and let them join in, everything should be ok! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
