emmiwy 0 #1 March 8, 2010 He signed off one of the proficiency skills on my A license card! Needless to say I was intimidated when my packing instructor told me we would get his signature, but Jay is an awesome guy, and just seems to be doing everything, everywhere. Much better meeting him in person than getting Gov. Schwarzenegger's stamped signature on my diploma :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
popsjumper 2 #2 March 8, 2010 I'm sorry. But, on the positive side, you'll get over it soon enough. My reality and yours are quite different. I think we're all Bozos on this bus. Falcon5232, SCS8170, SCSA353, POPS9398, DS239 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Icon134 0 #3 March 8, 2010 Quote I'm sorry. But, on the positive side, you'll get over it soon enough. Yep... Norman Kent met my wife and I a last summer... that was pretty cool too... http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=2470820&op=7&o=global&view=global&subj=1069783587&id=601038197 I don't mean to say anything bad about either Jay or Norman... they're both great skydivers and tremendous ambassadors for our sport. and frankly I hope that I'll get the chance to jump with Norman Kent again. http://www.scottgunstills.com/popular/4/644694889_kAu3y#644694889_kAu3yLivin' on the Edge... sleeping with my rigger's wife... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fmmobley 0 #4 March 8, 2010 I would love to meet Jay. I got to meet Bill Booth at the Skyfest Boogie last year and got him to sign my log book. That was pretty cool.... Marion Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmarshall234 14 #5 March 8, 2010 Jay is a class-act. And, very unassuming. We are fortunate to have him take such an active role in shaping the future of skydiving, and it's a big deal to meet such a fine role model. The man exudes character. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
emmiwy 0 #6 March 8, 2010 Quote I'm sorry. But, on the positive side, you'll get over it soon enough. Haha point taken. Just thought I'd share the moment. I guess it would have been cooler if I said I jumped with him. Definitely a man I'd trust my life with :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
emmiwy 0 #7 March 8, 2010 I agree completely--he knows what he's doing that's for sure. I think I was just really impressed with how down to earth he is, that he'd take the time to sign the A card for a newbie student when he was in the middle of his coaching course. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DSE 5 #8 March 8, 2010 Quote I agree completely--he knows what he's doing that's for sure. I think I was just really impressed with how down to earth he is, that he'd take the time to sign the A card for a newbie student when he was in the middle of his coaching course. You coulda had dinner with him, Evil Queen, and a few others (and bought the requisite beer for jumping your own pack job for the first time) if you hadn't sneaked off before dark. Looking forward to seeing you in a Coach Course before long, Emily. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
emmiwy 0 #9 March 8, 2010 Quote You coulda had dinner with him, Evil Queen, and a few others (and bought the requisite beer for jumping your own pack job for the first time) if you hadn't sneaked off before dark. Looking forward to seeing you in a Coach Course before long, Emily. Oh I forgot! Jumped my FIRST pack job, thanks for the reminder Doug. :) I'll bring the beer next time. Aww man I would've had dinner with him, though I don't know how I would've gone about asking him out hahaha Coach course?! that will be a while. :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #10 March 8, 2010 Quote He signed off one of the proficiency skills on my A license card! Needless to say I was intimidated when my packing instructor told me we would get his signature, but Jay is an awesome guy, and just seems to be doing everything, everywhere. Much better meeting him in person than getting Gov. Schwarzenegger's stamped signature on my diploma :) Just wait till you get to jump with Joe "F##$@# " Jennings AKA CHUNXhttp://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/forum/gforum.cgi?post=2964185#2964185 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 34 #11 March 8, 2010 The one week I jumped at Z-hills (Thanksgiving 1996) I met Lew Sanborn (D-1) and Mike McGowan. They both signed my logbook. Sure wish I still had that logbook. Lost it when my car was stolen with my gear in it. "Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DSE 5 #12 March 8, 2010 Quote Quote He signed off one of the proficiency skills on my A license card! Needless to say I was intimidated when my packing instructor told me we would get his signature, but Jay is an awesome guy, and just seems to be doing everything, everywhere. Much better meeting him in person than getting Gov. Schwarzenegger's stamped signature on my diploma :) Just wait till you get to jump with Joe "F##$@# " Jennings AKA CHUNXhttp://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/forum/gforum.cgi?post=2964185#2964185 Umm...Amazon, Joe has sworn off dogs and would like to simply put that incident in the past. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWFlyer 2 #13 March 9, 2010 The longer you're in this sport the more you'll realize that one of the really cool things about it is the accessibility of the "big names" in the sport. They might be hanging out at the DZ, or organizing at a boogie, or hopping on with your group to take photos for a milestone jump. Chances are that unless someone tells you you're not even going to know that they're a "big deal." I've only been in the sport for 5 1/2 years but I have a theory that so far has proven to be true with every "big name" that I've met and had the good fortune to jump with: the true top talent in the sport is uniformly cool and laid back. The egos tend to fall one or two levels down with the wannabe skygods who know they're not quite at the "best of the best" level, but feel that if they spend enough time telling you how badass and cool they are, that eventually they'll get there. I'm sure I'll meet some "big name" someday who doesn't fit the rule, but so far, so good... "There is only one basic human right, the right to do as you damn well please. And with it comes the only basic human duty, the duty to take the consequences." -P.J. O'Rourke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnMitchell 16 #14 March 9, 2010 Isn't that the truth? As a golfer, you'll probably never tee off with Tiger. As a snowboarder, you'll probably never shred with Shawn White. But I've jumped with some of the top names in skydiving, not just on bigways but fun little 4 ways. Some I've even had the pleasure of knowing before they got their A license. It doesn't get much better than that. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #15 March 9, 2010 Quote The longer you're in this sport the more you'll realize that one of the really cool things about it is the accessibility of the "big names" in the sport. They might be hanging out at the DZ, or organizing at a boogie, or hopping on with your group to take photos for a milestone jump. Chances are that unless someone tells you you're not even going to know that they're a "big deal." I've only been in the sport for 5 1/2 years but I have a theory that so far has proven to be true with every "big name" that I've met and had the good fortune to jump with: the true top talent in the sport is uniformly cool and laid back. The egos tend to fall one or two levels down with the wannabe skygods who know they're not quite at the "best of the best" level, but feel that if they spend enough time telling you how badass and cool they are, that eventually they'll get there. I'm sure I'll meet some "big name" someday who doesn't fit the rule, but so far, so good... Well except for that one guy.....I guess I managed to find one of the TRUE assbites in our sport. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZigZagMarquis 9 #16 March 9, 2010 Quote He signed off one of the proficiency skills on my A license card! CASE OF.... Yeah, yeah, yeah, Jay was the DPRE when I got my riggers ticket... and I've long since brought that case of... But seriously. Jay's cool. DSE, Who's "evil queen"? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DSE 5 #17 March 9, 2010 Quote Well except for that one guy.....I guess I managed to find one of the TRUE assbites in our sport. Hey! I apologized. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
emmiwy 0 #18 March 9, 2010 Yes the beer will be flowing when I get the license its gonna be sweeeeet Yes Jay seemed pretty laid back and very easy going--I only learned over the weekend that my DZ has world class skydivers who have won world competitions and what not, but are all VERY down to earth, sincere, hard working people. I have a long list of people I want to jump with once I get the license. I'm soo stoked, this little birdy is ready to fly! :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Harmless 0 #19 March 9, 2010 Quote Isn't that the truth? As a golfer, you'll probably never tee off with Tiger. As a snowboarder, you'll probably never shred with Shawn White. But I've jumped with some of the top names in skydiving, not just on bigways but fun little 4 ways. Some I've even had the pleasure of knowing before they got their A license. It doesn't get much better than that. While your sentiment is correct, I'd like to point out you can take a snowboard out to Park City and have a pretty good chance of running into some top names. But for the most part, this phenomenon is one of my favorite things about skydiving."Damn you Gravity, you win again" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZigZagMarquis 9 #20 March 10, 2010 Quote ... this little birdy is ready to fly! :) RW, I hope!!?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Para5-0 0 #21 March 10, 2010 Finally, An upbeat, positive, motivational post. Thank god, I almost had lost all hope. Congrats on all the accomplishments, and Yes you met a great man. Jay is just as inspirational as a newly minted A license skydiver. Blue Skys, Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Remster 30 #22 March 10, 2010 Quote The egos tend to fall one or two levels down with the wannabe skygods who know they're not quite at the "best of the best" level, EH! I'm big in Japan! Remster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #23 March 10, 2010 Quote Quote The egos tend to fall one or two levels down with the wannabe skygods who know they're not quite at the "best of the best" level, EH! I'm big in Japan! A lot of western men are big there. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWFlyer 2 #24 March 10, 2010 Quote Quote The egos tend to fall one or two levels down with the wannabe skygods who know they're not quite at the "best of the best" level, EH! I'm big in Japan! "Do you know who I think I am?" "There is only one basic human right, the right to do as you damn well please. And with it comes the only basic human duty, the duty to take the consequences." -P.J. O'Rourke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
emmiwy 0 #25 March 10, 2010 QuoteFinally, An upbeat, positive, motivational post. Thank god, I almost had lost all hope. Congrats on all the accomplishments, and Yes you met a great man. Jay is just as inspirational as a newly minted A license skydiver. Blue Skys, Thanks, glad I could be inspiring. :) ZigZag: RW seems to be the typical path for those of us just off student status and with the license, which is what I'll start with to get good on belly. But I'm actually more interested in freefly :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
