guineapiggie101 0 #1 June 20, 2011 Passed AFF 5 on Friday and passed AFF 6 yesterday. Things are finally clicking for me. Onward and upwards as they say. I can land on my own now and my anxiety has somewhat calmed down. Can't wait till I can join my friends and jump with them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #2 June 20, 2011 ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Divalent 131 #4 June 20, 2011 Awesome! Congrats! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GLIDEANGLE 1 #5 June 20, 2011 Most Excellent! The choices we make have consequences, for us & for others! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nutz 0 #6 June 20, 2011 You got friends? "Don't! Get! Eliminated!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
guineapiggie101 0 #7 June 20, 2011 Quote You got friends? Yeah, I do!!!I can't wait to do AFF 7 this week. It will be fun to do rolls and stuff. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theonlyski 8 #8 June 20, 2011 Quote Quote You got friends? Yeah, I do!!!I can't wait to do AFF 7 this week. It will be fun to do rolls and stuff. Slacker, I was doing rolls and spins in AFF4! I liked it so much, I got to do that level a few times before I 'chose' to move on"I may be a dirty pirate hooker...but I'm not about to go stand on the corner." iluvtofly DPH -7, TDS 578, Muff 5153, SCR 14890 I'm an asshole, and I approve this message Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skycamefalling 0 #9 June 20, 2011 Congrats. Its good to hear that you are progressing Speedracer~I predict that Michael Jackson will rise from the dead. And that a giant radioactive duck will emerge from the ocean and eat Baltimore. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JerryBaumchen 1,354 #10 June 20, 2011 Hi ski, Quote I was doing rolls and spins in AFF4! If we had all of these 'must pass' req'ments back when I started jumping I would be a very good bowler by now. JerryBaumchen Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theonlyski 8 #11 June 20, 2011 Quote Hi ski, Quote I was doing rolls and spins in AFF4! If we had all of these 'must pass' req'ments back when I started jumping I would be a very good bowler by now. JerryBaumchen ... and you old farts say us new guys don't have mad skillz!"I may be a dirty pirate hooker...but I'm not about to go stand on the corner." iluvtofly DPH -7, TDS 578, Muff 5153, SCR 14890 I'm an asshole, and I approve this message Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #12 June 20, 2011 niceWe need a "thumbs up" emoticon You are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Divalent 131 #13 June 21, 2011 QuoteI can't wait to do AFF 7 this week. It will be fun to do rolls and stuff. Don't forget the beer! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
guineapiggie101 0 #14 June 21, 2011 I bought some beer on Friday evening and shared it. And proceeded to get drunk off 3 beers . It was fun. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theonlyski 8 #15 June 21, 2011 Quote I bought some beer on Friday evening and shared it. And proceeded to get drunk off 3 beers . It was fun. So... how YOU doin?"I may be a dirty pirate hooker...but I'm not about to go stand on the corner." iluvtofly DPH -7, TDS 578, Muff 5153, SCR 14890 I'm an asshole, and I approve this message Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
guineapiggie101 0 #17 June 21, 2011 Thanks you all. I'm so happy with myself. Gonna do AFF 7 on Friday (if everything works out). I really love being up there. And I can't wait till I can start jumping with my friends. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DaVinciflies 0 #18 June 21, 2011 All the best for your L7. Congratulations on your perseverance. You're going to be able to offer some valuable first hand advice to other struggling young jumpers when you are a grizzled old instructor! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
guineapiggie101 0 #19 June 21, 2011 Thanks! It's been an amazing journey. I finally see a glimpse of the "light" at the end of the tunnel :) And it's all good!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #20 June 22, 2011 might get ta jump with ya in december when i am there good workYou are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
danielcroft 2 #21 June 22, 2011 Congratulations! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
guineapiggie101 0 #22 June 27, 2011 Thanks you all!!! It's getting even BETTER!!!! Passed AFF 7 on 1st try on Sat . That was a fun jump. I love doing the back flip and the barrel roll. Tracking needs a bit of improvement. I need to perfect my landing more. Landing hard on my butt is NOT a good thing.I plan on doing AFF 8 this Friday, and even start on my solos this weekend. It's all coming together. :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
david3 0 #23 June 27, 2011 Quote Thanks you all!!! It's getting even BETTER!!!! Passed AFF 7 on 1st try on Sat . That was a fun jump. I love doing the back flip and the barrel roll. Tracking needs a bit of improvement. I need to perfect my landing more. Landing hard on my butt is NOT a good thing.I plan on doing AFF 8 this Friday, and even start on my solos this weekend. It's all coming together. :) That is great. I am glad it is working out. Have fun. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
guineapiggie101 0 #24 July 10, 2011 Did AFF 8 bright and early this morning. Passed itSolo jumps are weird. Never realized how much time we had to hang in free fall. I should have my new jumpsuit in about 2 weeks. Can't wait. Almost there!!!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JerseyShawn 0 #25 July 10, 2011 Quote Never realized how much time we had to hang in free fall. Lots of time to enjoy the jump when you don't have to perform for someone. I kept looking at my alti on my first solo and was like "really?, Im falling forever and its not time to pull?" Thought the alti was broke but the ground wasn't coming up fast, so I was chill and enjoyed it. Best jump so far. Congratulations on overcoming AFF. Be safe. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
