froggie 0 #1 March 12, 2001 hey all. Just made my level one skydive and it was hilarious. Pammi, watch out girl cause youve got some competition! ROFLMAO. Okay, started off great. I wasnt afraid or anxious after we got into the plane. I spent a majority of the ride to alti going through the skydive. Exit was really descent. Gained (and lost) my arch a few times :) but from exit to when I actually leveled out felt really good. Did my COA and my three practice pulls okay. Started potato chipping and forgot to do my toe taps. (damn legs. couldnt keep them out far enough. Trying to do the PRP's was hilarious. I tried to compensate for reaching but that only sent me face down. hehe. But it was great. I loved every second of it. Got a little disoriented and really freaged up my pull atli. But i did eventually pull (were not gonna discuss what the alti was when I finally got situated. Lets just say that I wasnt THAT low.) Flying under canopy was awesome! Except when I first opened and couldnt find the DZ (when in doubt, turn around :) Cause of the low opening Doug landed off the DZ and then radioed to me that I wasnt making it back either. He talked me down and landed me on the opposite side of the runway, in between two rows of planes. Made the mistake of fixating on the planes, thinking I was flying right into them. But i trust doug and knew he wouldnt make me one wiht the plane. ALl of a sudden the ground was right up on me. Only did a half flare so I hit the ground at about (dougs estimate) 10 M.P.H. I reinvented the PLF landing.I did a sort of belly flop onto the grass then Belly down, I slid a nice distance. Jumped up and all I could say was "that landing was freagin awesome! It didnt even freagin hurt! oh my god! that was freagin great! Doug! that didnt even freagin hurt! oh my god!" Then i gained control of myself and stood up and gathered up my shit. A nice fellow from the DZ came and picked us up. SO all in all, I did my first solo skydive (with one JM), First off target landing (way off),and I invented a new PLF landing. So, Stacy, prepare yourself honey, cause Im buying Canal's this weekend ! IT WAS FREAGIN AWESOME!!!froggie, the grass slider Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zennie 0 #2 March 12, 2001 Hahaha. You'll have more funky landings before it's all over.Welcome to the skies! Rocks doesn't it? ------------Blue Skies!Zennie Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpergirl 0 #3 March 12, 2001 Congrats on the jump Froggie!! I'm happy for you!! I can't wait until you get done and we can jump together!! WAY TO GO!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stacy 0 #4 March 12, 2001 congrats!! good cuz my CRW beer ran out. Kruse and I were the only ones who knew where i hid it. =c)Stacyhttp://astro.temple.edu/~sweeks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lummy 4 #5 March 12, 2001 Congrats Froggie!!!!Keep them stories comin, I wanna hear them Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Iflyme 0 #6 March 12, 2001 Froggie, I'm so pleased to hear that you had a BLAST! You rock, girl!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freaksister 0 #7 March 12, 2001 Congratulations to the little flying frog! You're home now! (home=skydiving)Sis Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
miked10270 0 #8 March 12, 2001 First person to owe an entire liquor store.... BEER!!Mike D10270. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pammi 0 #9 March 12, 2001 ROFLMAO! Wwwwoohhhoooo!! Congrats Froggie!!! I'm so happy for you! You have the perfect attitude...laugh about it the, ahem, non-graceful landings :) It won't be the last I'm betting...but it's all a good time as long as you're in one piece! Keep it up girl!!Pammi(Oh, and just how low was that pull? *grin* Be careful! Would hate to have to come all the way up there to kick your butt if you set the AAD off!) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grogs 0 #10 March 12, 2001 Hot damn! It's about time you were able to get that jump in. I just wish I could have been up there to see it! You'll get better at skydiving, but there's probably no better skydive than the first one Oh, and what sort of crazy stuff is Stacy telling you? I can just imagine: beer for the first AFF jump, first jump out of a King Air, first jump wearing an altimeter, first PLF, first jump on a Monday ... there's no telling what her devious mind could come up with Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Stacy 0 #11 March 12, 2001 now that you mention it... i bet i can come up with a lot of beer froggie owes.... first time laughing from 50 feet across the hangar (hey I'm not taking you to buy it until Saturday night.. ya never know..), first time watching me pack, first time sitting on the picnic table, you should bring your dollie to help haul your beer on sat!!! =c) You're lucky I've got a Taurus... we could borrow the DZ truck or maybe the big van... hmmm....Blue OnesStacyhttp://astro.temple.edu/~sweeks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites froggie 0 #12 March 12, 2001 Quote Hot damn! It's about time you were able to get that jump in. I just wish I could have been up there to see it! You'll get better at skydiving, but there's probably no better skydive than the first one Oh, and what sort of crazy stuff is Stacy telling you? I can just imagine: beer for the first AFF jump, first jump out of a King Air, first jump wearing an altimeter, first PLF, first jump on a Monday ... there's no telling what her devious mind could come up with ROFLMAO. hehe. i didnt even think of the "first jump from a king Air" or "first jump on a monday" hehe. the monday thing wont work but the king air one..well, like i said, im buying Canals Discount Liqs so its all good :) The PLF landing was a bit revized. I sort of created my own. ROFLMAO. I loved every second of it! And my PLF landing, or whatever that was, was my absolute favorite part! Who'da think it that my favorite part was wiping out?!? :) Oh man, but next time im definitally aiming for the actuall field. And ill try and do my PLF landing the correct way! Oh man, im on such a natural high right now~The flying frog (finally solo!)Pammi,hehe. I knew youde like that comment. We gotta get together and show em how landings are really done. ROFLMAO. I love skydiving! ITs freagin awesome! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites froggie 0 #13 March 13, 2001 Quote now that you mention it... i bet i can come up with a lot of beer froggie owes.... first time laughing from 50 feet across the hangar (hey I'm not taking you to buy it until Saturday night.. ya never know..), ROFLMAO. I promised 20, you asked for 50, so im going to oblige you. Didnt notice anything today. I'll let ya know if i do. heheQuote first time watching me pack, first time sitting on the picnic table, you should bring your dollie to help haul your beer on sat!!! =c) You're lucky I've got a Taurus... we could borrow the DZ truck or maybe the big van... hmmm. lol. yeah, oh my! boxes. i forgot. gotta get boxes. Gotta get beer. I told toast to prepare himself for sat night, im hoping to have 2 more jumps by then so im pretty sure its gonna take a few trucks to get back from canals. Dont forget Ive got a sunfire, a nice spacious trunk. I know. ive had to climb thru there before (dont ask) lol. But ill load the dolly and gas up the dz truck just in case :) ah stac, thanks for all the help and info youve given me these past few weeks. I really appreciate it. Cant explain how much more "at home" youve helped me feel. kel Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Stacy 0 #14 March 13, 2001 I think the Taurus will work just fine. =c) It worked the night of Americas Cup this summer when I was sent with $400 for beer alone. I certainly hope that you dont' run up that much of a beer tab in 3 jumps!!! =c)You think you feel at home now... just wait till the first night out at the bar when your song, Buttercup, comes across the system... heh heh.. mebbe I'll get matty or jason to make a nice mix of it... =c)Stacyhttp://astro.temple.edu/~sweeks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Grogs 0 #15 March 13, 2001 LOL. Don't you love that look they give you when you're buying like 5+ cases of beer at the same time. People are looking at me like 'Damn, this guy really has a drinking problem' Of course at the store nearest the DZ, I think they're used to seeing us in there, so the clerks just sort of mutter 'skydiver' under their breath while we're checking out. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Stacy 0 #16 March 13, 2001 5??? we had like 3 carts!!! me and one of our Skydive U coaches, who is smaller in size than Kell is- we looked like we were stocking up for a club in philly!Stacyhttp://astro.temple.edu/~sweeks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites froggie 0 #17 March 13, 2001 Quote just wait till the first night out at the bar when your song, Buttercup, comes across the system... hehe. Just remember, i do not dance alone. So if im out there dancing away to Build me up Buttercup., youll be right wiht me... that is if you dont fall flat on your face on the way out there. Just watch out for those steps Stac, they tend to like to trip you :) I think i might put glow in the dark stickers on them or something else to draw you attention down so you watch where youre walking. hehe.froggie Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Stacy 0 #18 March 13, 2001 are you insinuating that I fall a lot? =c) I have no problem with dancing on the Tiki Bar. Hell, every time I spin the Wheel of Debauchery it lands on Bar Dance anyway, so what's the difference??!!Stacyhttp://astro.temple.edu/~sweeks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites froggie 0 #19 March 13, 2001 LOL. um. ill have to get toast to work on *fool* proofing the bar. you know, make sure its a nice flat surface, with plenty of dancing room on it. lolfroggie Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Tee 0 #20 March 13, 2001 Quote make sure its a nice flat surface, with plenty of dancing room on it Right on! I'm glad you finally made it into the sky! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Billy 0 #21 March 13, 2001 Wahhh HOOO!!Our lil Froggie sprouted Wings!! Wish I was there! Glad ya have the attitude and am proud a ya!! You Go Girl!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Albatross 0 #22 March 13, 2001 Congratulations on you pre second AFF jump. I am glad to hear that you finally got into the air on your own. No matter what anyone says they will never remember how much beer there is once they all get drunk. As for this being the best I thought that my first release jump was the best until I tried my first sit fly and then RW. The sky is no longer the limit. Welcome to the club.Blue skys Safe Landings Albatross Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites froggie 0 #23 March 13, 2001 hey guys. thanks for all the happy thoughts. I had an awesome day today and couldnt wait to get home and share it with all of yous. the story was barely out of my mouth (to my mom) before i was logging on. :) Im going to go and stalk some of the really experienced jumpers at the dz this week, and pick brains like monkeys do flees from eachothers bodies! ew, what an expression. in any case, i wanna learn! and i wanna learn a lot! thanks for all the support, hopefully my next landing will be a bit more "gracefull", but even if it isnt, i still know that the ride will be awesome. I have PLFed and I loved it! lol. and i thougth that id hate them. Lots to learn, and im ready to get started. thanks all for making this addiction that much stronger. i love yas for it.froggie Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites skyhawk 2 #24 March 13, 2001 congrats froggie :-)hey no fair im moving to your dz they wont let us charge aff students for firsts dam where is that plane ticket :-) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Patkat 0 #25 March 13, 2001 Froggie - bustin' out with the five letter f-word - FIRST!This the first time you owe beer? Anyway, when you stop grinning enough to see over your cheeks, this is about all there is to say: 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. 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Stacy 0 #11 March 12, 2001 now that you mention it... i bet i can come up with a lot of beer froggie owes.... first time laughing from 50 feet across the hangar (hey I'm not taking you to buy it until Saturday night.. ya never know..), first time watching me pack, first time sitting on the picnic table, you should bring your dollie to help haul your beer on sat!!! =c) You're lucky I've got a Taurus... we could borrow the DZ truck or maybe the big van... hmmm....Blue OnesStacyhttp://astro.temple.edu/~sweeks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
froggie 0 #12 March 12, 2001 Quote Hot damn! It's about time you were able to get that jump in. I just wish I could have been up there to see it! You'll get better at skydiving, but there's probably no better skydive than the first one Oh, and what sort of crazy stuff is Stacy telling you? I can just imagine: beer for the first AFF jump, first jump out of a King Air, first jump wearing an altimeter, first PLF, first jump on a Monday ... there's no telling what her devious mind could come up with ROFLMAO. hehe. i didnt even think of the "first jump from a king Air" or "first jump on a monday" hehe. the monday thing wont work but the king air one..well, like i said, im buying Canals Discount Liqs so its all good :) The PLF landing was a bit revized. I sort of created my own. ROFLMAO. I loved every second of it! And my PLF landing, or whatever that was, was my absolute favorite part! Who'da think it that my favorite part was wiping out?!? :) Oh man, but next time im definitally aiming for the actuall field. And ill try and do my PLF landing the correct way! Oh man, im on such a natural high right now~The flying frog (finally solo!)Pammi,hehe. I knew youde like that comment. We gotta get together and show em how landings are really done. ROFLMAO. I love skydiving! ITs freagin awesome! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
froggie 0 #13 March 13, 2001 Quote now that you mention it... i bet i can come up with a lot of beer froggie owes.... first time laughing from 50 feet across the hangar (hey I'm not taking you to buy it until Saturday night.. ya never know..), ROFLMAO. I promised 20, you asked for 50, so im going to oblige you. Didnt notice anything today. I'll let ya know if i do. heheQuote first time watching me pack, first time sitting on the picnic table, you should bring your dollie to help haul your beer on sat!!! =c) You're lucky I've got a Taurus... we could borrow the DZ truck or maybe the big van... hmmm. lol. yeah, oh my! boxes. i forgot. gotta get boxes. Gotta get beer. I told toast to prepare himself for sat night, im hoping to have 2 more jumps by then so im pretty sure its gonna take a few trucks to get back from canals. Dont forget Ive got a sunfire, a nice spacious trunk. I know. ive had to climb thru there before (dont ask) lol. But ill load the dolly and gas up the dz truck just in case :) ah stac, thanks for all the help and info youve given me these past few weeks. I really appreciate it. Cant explain how much more "at home" youve helped me feel. kel Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stacy 0 #14 March 13, 2001 I think the Taurus will work just fine. =c) It worked the night of Americas Cup this summer when I was sent with $400 for beer alone. I certainly hope that you dont' run up that much of a beer tab in 3 jumps!!! =c)You think you feel at home now... just wait till the first night out at the bar when your song, Buttercup, comes across the system... heh heh.. mebbe I'll get matty or jason to make a nice mix of it... =c)Stacyhttp://astro.temple.edu/~sweeks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grogs 0 #15 March 13, 2001 LOL. Don't you love that look they give you when you're buying like 5+ cases of beer at the same time. People are looking at me like 'Damn, this guy really has a drinking problem' Of course at the store nearest the DZ, I think they're used to seeing us in there, so the clerks just sort of mutter 'skydiver' under their breath while we're checking out. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stacy 0 #16 March 13, 2001 5??? we had like 3 carts!!! me and one of our Skydive U coaches, who is smaller in size than Kell is- we looked like we were stocking up for a club in philly!Stacyhttp://astro.temple.edu/~sweeks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
froggie 0 #17 March 13, 2001 Quote just wait till the first night out at the bar when your song, Buttercup, comes across the system... hehe. Just remember, i do not dance alone. So if im out there dancing away to Build me up Buttercup., youll be right wiht me... that is if you dont fall flat on your face on the way out there. Just watch out for those steps Stac, they tend to like to trip you :) I think i might put glow in the dark stickers on them or something else to draw you attention down so you watch where youre walking. hehe.froggie Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stacy 0 #18 March 13, 2001 are you insinuating that I fall a lot? =c) I have no problem with dancing on the Tiki Bar. Hell, every time I spin the Wheel of Debauchery it lands on Bar Dance anyway, so what's the difference??!!Stacyhttp://astro.temple.edu/~sweeks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
froggie 0 #19 March 13, 2001 LOL. um. ill have to get toast to work on *fool* proofing the bar. you know, make sure its a nice flat surface, with plenty of dancing room on it. lolfroggie Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tee 0 #20 March 13, 2001 Quote make sure its a nice flat surface, with plenty of dancing room on it Right on! I'm glad you finally made it into the sky! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Billy 0 #21 March 13, 2001 Wahhh HOOO!!Our lil Froggie sprouted Wings!! Wish I was there! Glad ya have the attitude and am proud a ya!! You Go Girl!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Albatross 0 #22 March 13, 2001 Congratulations on you pre second AFF jump. I am glad to hear that you finally got into the air on your own. No matter what anyone says they will never remember how much beer there is once they all get drunk. As for this being the best I thought that my first release jump was the best until I tried my first sit fly and then RW. The sky is no longer the limit. Welcome to the club.Blue skys Safe Landings Albatross Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
froggie 0 #23 March 13, 2001 hey guys. thanks for all the happy thoughts. I had an awesome day today and couldnt wait to get home and share it with all of yous. the story was barely out of my mouth (to my mom) before i was logging on. :) Im going to go and stalk some of the really experienced jumpers at the dz this week, and pick brains like monkeys do flees from eachothers bodies! ew, what an expression. in any case, i wanna learn! and i wanna learn a lot! thanks for all the support, hopefully my next landing will be a bit more "gracefull", but even if it isnt, i still know that the ride will be awesome. I have PLFed and I loved it! lol. and i thougth that id hate them. Lots to learn, and im ready to get started. thanks all for making this addiction that much stronger. i love yas for it.froggie Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyhawk 2 #24 March 13, 2001 congrats froggie :-)hey no fair im moving to your dz they wont let us charge aff students for firsts dam where is that plane ticket :-) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Patkat 0 #25 March 13, 2001 Froggie - bustin' out with the five letter f-word - FIRST!This the first time you owe beer? Anyway, when you stop grinning enough to see over your cheeks, this is about all there is to say: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
