airtwardo 7 #26 May 16, 2007 Quote At least I still have my hair! ALWAYS gotta go there don't ya! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kkeenan 14 #27 May 16, 2007 Quote At least I still have my hair! That's more than I can say..._____________________________________ Dude, you are so awesome... Can I be on your ash jump ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peregrinerose 0 #29 May 16, 2007 Yep, read the most recent parachutist... he was in Lake Wales for the SOS thing. Do or do not, there is no try -Yoda Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trae 1 #30 May 17, 2007 in reply to "I could have thought he was 18 years old if I weren't looking at him. That even more impressed me. He is who I want to be when I am old and grey haired." .............................................. Wouldn't be young again for quids. Young people are so stupid() they don't realise that old is what'll happen to them if they manage to survive. I feel sorry for the young people on DZ's that are so caught up in their youth that they can't see that they're already actin 'old' by being locked in their agist attitudes. In my 30's one of my best friends was a 70 year bloke who could stand up to any-one on this planet. What he had lived through would've killed or neutered most modern millies. Seeing how he charged through his day constantly discarding the age myth was truly inspring. His best advice ? Do something everyday to improve yourself . Over a life-time you'll be amazed what even a stupid young person can achieve if given the time, inclination and encouragement. Shyte..... there I've gone getting older again. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #31 May 17, 2007 Over a life-time you'll be amazed what even a stupid young person can achieve if given the time, inclination and encouragement. Quote Sage wisdom if I ever heard it! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
popsjumper 2 #32 May 17, 2007 Quote ...Sage wisdom if I ever heard it! I prefer rosemary or thyme but sage is cool. I know one stupid young person who who's major achievement was to become a DZ bum. WoooooHOOOO! I finally He finally made it! 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
airtwardo 7 #33 May 17, 2007 Quote Quote ...Sage wisdom if I ever heard it! I prefer rosemary or thyme but sage is cool. I know one stupid young person who who's major achievement was to become a DZ bum. WoooooHOOOO! I finally He finally made it! Ya forgot the Parsley you ole hippy....Hey, know the difference between Parsley and Pussy? ~Nobody eats Parsley ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
popsjumper 2 #34 May 17, 2007 Hey! Parsley is coo! Add a few sprigs to your "mushrooms in spaghetti sauce" and it gives some color contrast when the mushrooms make you puke before they kick in. Warning to all the youngsters out there: Do not...Do NOT attempt raw mushroom caps on peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. If you just have to do it, stay off the carpet. 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
airtwardo 7 #35 May 17, 2007 If you just have to do it, stay off the carpet. Quote ...and NEVER start to think 'then' would be a good time to sew a patch on yer pilot chute! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BelskyBlueEyes 0 #36 May 17, 2007 I turn 40 in October, and have just STARTED skydiving, still in AFF. The funny thing is everyone thinks I am 27. It is bizarre, that has been the magic number they have guessed all these years. I dont know what I will do when someone finally guesses me at 29 or 30 something, Ive been 27 for 12 years! Thank you mom and dad for the strong genes that keep us looking young! (they dont look their age either!) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steve1 5 #37 May 18, 2007 If it weren't for all this cool new gear, us old farts wouldn't still be jumping. So, I'm grateful for that. I often hang out with those who are 30 years younger. I sometimes have trouble keeping up, but it keeps me young in trying. There aren't many activities where an old guy can pretend to be a young SwashBuckler again. So, I'm just really glad that I returned to this great sport.....Steve1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #38 May 18, 2007 Quote If it weren't for all this cool new gear, us old farts wouldn't still be jumping. So, I'm grateful for that. I often hang out with those who are 30 years younger. I sometimes have trouble keeping up, but it keeps me young in trying. There aren't many activities where an old guy can pretend to be a young SwashBuckler again. So, I'm just really glad that I returned to this great sport.....Steve1 Might just be me Steve...But Swashbuckling takes it outta me faster than jumping these days! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kkeenan 14 #39 May 18, 2007 Quote There aren't many activities where an old guy can pretend to be a young SwashBuckler again. That's the beauty of a Gravity-Powered sport. Once you step out the door, it's all Physics. Now, if we had to pedal or flap or something to get to altitude, I'd definitely be sitting under a tree with a cold one watching the youngsters._____________________________________ Dude, you are so awesome... Can I be on your ash jump ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BIGUN 1,399 #40 May 19, 2007 Age is only in your their mind.Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
itllclear 1 #41 May 20, 2007 Just got home from a couple of multi-point 20 ways, on which @ 58 I was far from the oldest. At least one over 80, 2 over 70, and another 3 over 60. Most of the group has been jumping together for over 20 years. We still get together every 3 weeks or so for 3 or 4 jumps. A few of the other regulars, one over 80, a couple over 70, and a few over 60 weren't with us for various reasons today Blue Skies! Harry"Harry, why did you land all the way out there? Nobody else landed out there." "Your statement answered your question." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnMitchell 16 #42 May 20, 2007 I hit 50 next month. I'm still having a great time in the sport. So many other guys my age are all getting fat and bored. You don't quit skydiving because you get old, you get old because you quit skydiving. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steve1 5 #43 May 21, 2007 It's not easy pretending to be a SwashBuckler any more. I doubt if I am fooling anyone these days. A new jumper came up to me the other day and asked if I was the pilot. I quickly snapped back with, "hell no, I'm a jumper." A while back I saw a couple of other old farts gearing up. I kept thinking those two, shouldn't be jumping, they're just too old. Upon talking to them I found out that both of them were two years younger than I am. Did I already tell that story? I forget!......Steve1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #44 May 21, 2007 It's not easy pretending to be a SwashBuckler any more. Quote I'm telling ya Steve...That's because the Buckles are so much harded to Swash these days! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rehmwa 2 #45 May 21, 2007 Age is the number of years you've been alive. Reading anything positive or negative into the concept is pointless. ... Driving is a one dimensional activity - a monkey can do it - being proud of your driving abilities is like being proud of being able to put on pants Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steve1 5 #46 May 21, 2007 Quote That's because the Buckles are so much harded to Swash these days! ........................................................... Very well said! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
droquette 0 #47 May 21, 2007 I only have one thing to say about this old fart thread.. Johny Muff was the bomb... He lived life to the fullest and was cool regardless who he hung out with. MUFF MUFF MUFF... oh yeah.. Kevin you are pretty cool too... hahaha Come back down to the island for some WS action out of the 182!!!HISPA 72 ----- "Muff Brother" 3733 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
islejumpin 0 #48 May 22, 2007 You're only as old as you LET the bastards MAKE you feel... I'm younger now than I'll ever be againand the next thing you know ... there were NAKED people EVERYWHERE! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JENNR8R 0 #49 May 22, 2007 I'm only 20 years old... with 35 years of experience. What do you call a beautiful, sunny day that comes after two cloudy, rainy ones? -- Monday. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bozo 0 #50 May 22, 2007 Quote I'm only 20 years old... with 35 years of experience. uh....that makes you......um...uh...damn alsheimers. bozo Pain is fleeting. Glory lasts forever. Chicks dig scars. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
