drdive 0 #1 August 22, 2005 Yesterday I got my 100th!! 1 year and a few weeks after starting training. Did a tube exit with my buddy Montana, spun for about 3K, then went into a sit - had a video guy jump with us. Great jump, I laid low for awhile, did 4 more jumps, then when my guard was down got viciously and unmercifully pied Ended the day with a night jump. I wanted to thank all the folks who have helped get me through to this point after what I thought was a struggling beginning. First, my daughter, Katie, who just had to do a tandem on her 18th bday last year, and being a good sport, I decided I'd do one jump too. It was at Skydive Snohomish, and Vladimir was an awesome tandem master, and Tyson the DZO and video guy was great - they made the day amazing, and I got hooked. Then EVERYBODY at my home DZ, West Plains skydiving near Spokane. Stephanie, my IAD instructor, Wendy who gave the first jump course, OJ, my first AFF instructor who I kicked unmercifully during my pitiful attempts at turns that went into uncontrolled 720's, kicking his head on each pass. Then fall came, the weather got bad, and I went to Lake Wales, FL to finish AFF. They were great, and Tim, my AFF instructor got me through AFF and during my second trip there, up to my "A". Kit Cody, who I met in Lake Wales, and as a new coach, he took me under his wing and got to practice some RW moves, and lots of coaching tips. Another winter trip to Sebastian with nice people who nurtured a brand new "A" newbie, helping me learn and build some confidence. Earl, who taught me to propack with confidence. Then back to my home DZ, West Plains Skydiving, this summer for lots of fun jumps with great people - too many to name - but Rex and Pat, the DZO's (and pilot and manifest gal and all around great people), Mike the S&TA and his wife Stephanie who did my IAD instruction, some of the new but more experienced than me jumpers that let me jump with them anytime (Barney, Matt, among others), and all the skygods there that would get me in on a jump, offer advice and constructive criticism. Tod and Billy for taking pictures and pointing out mistakes. It is a great little dropzone that is like family. I'm sure I have missed mentioning many. And last, but not least, the community here at DZ.com, including Bill Von, and his canopy articles and advice (learning a flat turn saved by bacon once already - thanks Bill) Thanks, everybody, looking forward to lots more learning and fun. This is an awesome sport. Ed"We saved your gear. Now you can sell it when you get out of the hospital and upsize!!" "K-Dub" " Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peregrinerose 0 #2 August 24, 2005 Congrats!!! I hit my 100th on Sunday. An attempted 10 way that incorporated a mid-air kiss with my husband. What actually happened was an atoms and molecules jump with everyone taking everyone else out and the video guy laughing hysterically at all of us. A lot of fun, hilarious video, and that is really all that matters No pie yet here. I'm going to wear a rain parka for the next few weeks. My thank you's to coaches would be too long to count. They all know who they are though, or at least they better!! Congrats on your 100th too!! Jen Do or do not, there is no try -Yoda Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
idlewild70 0 #3 August 24, 2005 Ed, Good for you. Can't believe you've now got twice the jumps i have.-Fish Blue skies, Soft landings Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Goofy665 0 #4 August 25, 2005 Ya it sounds like you should watch your back both of ya lol because you never know when the pies will fly lol and advertiseing on DZ.com before you have gotten pied may have not been a smooth idea lol because now people will be head hunting for ya well congrats on your 100th maybe you can hit 200 at WFFC 2006 if you deside to make the trip out well congrats again kyle.............................................................. WFFC STAFF 2006 www.freefall.com Questions? Call the office at 217-AAA-JUMP Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freelyflyn71 0 #5 August 25, 2005 Congrats as well! Now you've got me thinkin' of my AP's...Avoidance Procedures...when I reach that point! AP's may not help much...The Farm is a big place...no place to run! Congrats again, and many more to ya! The Braver the Bird...The Fatter the Cat. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
