froggie 0 #26 April 17, 2001 hehe, i do that too! hears another tip.... stick your arm out the window and keep it bent towards the side view mirror. then move only your wrists and your hands. youll feel the relative wind. I did that this past week and realized why it only takes a flick of the wrist and some minor hand movement to move in freefall. It was fun :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hardcore 0 #27 April 17, 2001 Yup, just a couple weeks ago, I decided to check out the dz in Cottonwood near Sedona and during the drive down I thought I would wear my new camera helmet to catch some video so here I am with my head out the window trying to capture the view and watch those sharp turns in the road.Capture the view, freefall feel, and video all at once.Not to mention the looks I got from people as they drove by me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ADRNALN 0 #28 April 17, 2001 MY PEOPLE!!!!!!!You know this forum literally makes my day, each and every day!!!! Skydiving people are the best people! It is so nice to know either I am not insane or if I am insane I am not alone. I love you people!!!!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pammi 0 #29 April 17, 2001 Adrenaln -Oh you're def'ly insane....but don't worry, you're in good company here! We're all a bunch of freaks! "They're coming to take me away, ha ha, they're coming to take me away, ho ho...." Anyone else know that old song? I remember listening to it on a 45 as a kid :)Pammi"The question is not whether we will die, but how we will live." -Joan Borysenko Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildblue 7 #30 April 17, 2001 Haha! I'm so glad I'm not alone!My stories: I used to have my spare set of googles hanging from my rearview mirror. I'd put them on and hang my head out the window for my "wind in your face" fix. It got even funnier when I was following a friend of mine, and he put on his goggles and stuck his head out his window, so of course I followed, so did my passenger (also a skydiver). So I guess we were working on a 3-way.I also have a bike. It'll do 120 pretty easy, and get there in a hurry. Most people tuck in when they're doing that, I just sit up so I can feel the wind! Haven't worn my rig on it. I think if I ever do, it'll be in one of those hiking style backpacks.Pammi - They're coming to take me away haha hoho hehe to the funny farm! where life is sweet! :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mountainman 0 #31 April 17, 2001 QuoteI remember listening to it on a 45 as a kidWhat is a 45?? BTW, I did the whole drive out the window again today. I think that I'm going to continue with it until AFF comes. Then I'll be ready for the door to come open.BluesNEW AND IMPROVED!!!http://home.woh.rr.com/brandonandlaura/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tee 0 #32 April 17, 2001 Quote "They're coming to take me away, ha ha, they're coming to take me away, ho ho...." "....To the funny farm, where the grass is greener all the time...."LOL you crack me up Pammi! (shhhhh....I had that 45 too!)Tee Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Merrick 0 #33 April 17, 2001 Quote"You and Merrick can't be older than 24 or so, right?? "Well, we're both 26, but one of us is turning 27 in just a couple weeks.... nah, nah, nah, nah .....bet you can't guess which one! LOL"Peace & Blu Skyzz!"Merrick Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mountainman 0 #34 April 17, 2001 Let's see here Merrick....since you are bringing it up, I assume it's not youWe'll have to post some "over the hill" stuff on here or something. Isn't 27 when you leave mid-twenties and enter late-20's?? MUAHAHAHANEW AND IMPROVED!!!http://home.woh.rr.com/brandonandlaura/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pammi 0 #35 April 17, 2001 Hey now! Ssshhhh...I've decided that I'm 25 forever, and ever and ever...30 is coming up a little too fast! Ah well, at this point, who cares anymore? I already have accepted things have fallen and they ain't comin' back up thanks to the kiddos *lol* QuoteIsn't 27 when you leave mid-twenties and enter late-20's??So does this mean I have to be a grown-up now?? (Glad to see someone else knows this song Tee! That was my mom's theme song! HEHE! Merrick thought I was losing it when I walked around singing that one day the kids were making me particularly nuts!)Blues!Pammi"The question is not whether we will die, but how we will live." -Joan Borysenko Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skreamer 1 #36 April 17, 2001 Quoteone of us is turning 27 in just a couple weeks.... nah, nah, nah, nahHey Merrick, you mean you got yourself an older woman AND she skydives? How cool is that!/sBefore you fry me for calling you an *older* woman Pammi, you should know I am turning 29 this year, so I guess that makes me the dirty old man, hang on, I completely forgot, that role is already taken by FFF! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pammi 0 #37 April 17, 2001 NA NA NA NA I won't grow up, I won't grow up, I won't grow up....I know, I'll go get my tongue pierced, buy a rig and start skydiving...and ... um, oh wait....already did it :/ Boy that's gonna cause problems when I REALLY go thru a mid-life crises! hehe!I still can't believe I married a younger man Skreamer...but ya know, after dating older men for so long, decided I wanted to get someone not already set in his ways that I could 'train'. LOL! Oh, I'm gonna be in so much trouble for that one! *G*Pammi"The question is not whether we will die, but how we will live." -Joan Borysenko Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildblue 7 #38 April 17, 2001 Quote(Glad to see someone else knows this song Tee! That was my mom's theme song! HEHE! Merrick thought I was losing it when I walked around singing that one day the kids were making me particularly nuts!)that's funny.. my mom used to sing that all the time. wonder what that means...... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zennie 0 #39 April 17, 2001 Eh, y'all are a bunch of pups.I turned 36 today. It's just another day like all the others -- other than a good excuse to buy myself new skydiving stuff! ------------Blue Skies!Zennie Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skreamer 1 #40 April 17, 2001 Quotewanted to get someone not already set in his ways that I could 'train'So, Merrick, going to get an apron that matches your rig???waaahahahahahhaaha, just wait until FFF and the rest of the boys read what your wife/almighty ruler posted!/s[grovel till Pammi says stop!] Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ADRNALN 0 #41 April 17, 2001 I am so glad to be insane with all of you. And Pammi, I used to stay up late on Sunday night as a child and listen to "Dr. Demento" just to hear that song.They're coming to take me away SO I JUMPED RIGHT OUT OF THAT DAMN AIRPLANE!!!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pammi 0 #42 April 17, 2001 You're 36 today Zen!? A whole bunch of DZ.com'er b-days! Happy one to ya! A whole 10 years older then me...for a couple weeks anyway :) hehe..sorry!Pammi"The question is not whether we will die, but how we will live." -Joan Borysenko Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Donna 0 #43 April 17, 2001 Geez! I was having a good laugh here until you all started talking about your ages! Wait until you're 40! But about the driving thing... last summer when we went on vacation up in NH with our kids I got the idea of hanging out the window on the uncrowded highways up there. I tried it and had a blast and then had to let each of my kids try it. I only let them go part way and I was hanging onto them and they had a seatbelt still kind of on them though they were on their knees. I, too, was also experimenting with just turning my hand or arm slightly and feeling the difference and how the air flowed around it. It was really fun. I'm happy to know I'm not alone here!Donna Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mountainman 0 #44 April 17, 2001 Here is a list of important answers and points:QuoteSo does this mean I have to be a grown-up now??Absolutely not! You are still a very good looking woman, so you don't have to yet.QuoteBoy that's gonna cause problems when I REALLY go thru a mid-life crises!Nah...you'll just have to have Merrick get you a Vette or something to drive to the DZ (and let me drive).QuoteHey Merrick, you mean you got yourself an older woman AND she skydives? How cool is that!Same here!! My wife is 1.5 yrs older than me and we're both going to go AFF this summer. How lucky am I???That is all for my great wisdom this session. Hahah......j/k. I still like to hear FFF, speedracer, and other deep thinkers on here.Blue onesNEW AND IMPROVED!!!http://home.woh.rr.com/brandonandlaura/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Greg 0 #45 April 17, 2001 QuoteI turned 36 today.Hey, happy birthday Zennie!! And your at work?I guess Ill spill it, Im 32, but I feel like 16, and act like 2 (sometimes!!) At least I dont have to use dog years or something, I think I would be like 120 in dog years.Blue ones!!Greg A-37958 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pammi 0 #46 April 18, 2001 QuoteAbsolutely not! You are still a very good looking woman, so you don't have to yet.Oh, I like him...can he stay??!! LOL!"The question is not whether we will die, but how we will live." -Joan Borysenko Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zennie 0 #47 April 18, 2001 QuoteHey, happy birthday Zennie!! And your at work?Tanks all! I gotta pay for my jumps somehow! Liz took me out to dinner and I had a few margaritas so I'm feeling all warm & fuzzy right now. I normally don't drink much, but when margaritas are involved... well.. all bets are off. ------------Blue Skies!Zennie Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zennie 0 #48 April 18, 2001 QuoteI guess Ill spill it, Im 32, but I feel like 16, and act like 2Well, I can tell you this. It won't change much 4 years from now. ------------Blue Skies!Zennie Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alpenglow 0 #49 April 18, 2001 We noted last night that the initials for "Poor Man's Skydiving" are PMS. It's a little easier for us to say "PMSing", but doesn't sound that great around people who don't know what we're talking about. "Hey, you go PMSing tonight?"We should probably start logging our rides. ;) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mountainman 0 #50 April 18, 2001 QuoteOh, I like him...can he stay??!! LOL!Yes, yes I can.Merrick is a lucky guy! Although I am definetely a lucky guy too to have my sweet Laura! She is so smart, pretty and skydives. "It just doesn't get any better than this."Blue onesNEW AND IMPROVED!!!http://home.woh.rr.com/brandonandlaura/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
