Pawel 0 #51 February 25, 2005 Nothing yet . But I am selling my skis and snowboard. Golf clubs are next. Then go through my basement and see what else I could sell. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GravityGirl 0 #52 February 25, 2005 Everything. House, car, 9-5 job. Eating out 3 meals a day. Working out 5 days a week. But then I also found everything here. Husband, daughter, business..... ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Peace and Blue Skies! Bonnie ==>Gravity Gear! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyjules 0 #53 February 25, 2005 Unhapiness ***Free bird Forever Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brierebecca 0 #54 February 25, 2005 ALL of my inhibitions! mua! Brie"Ive seen you hump air, hump the floor of the plane, and hump legs. You now have a new nickname: "Black Humper of Death"--yardhippie Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bobsled92 0 #55 February 26, 2005 I gave up Bobsledding and Motorcycles. Both were a family tradition but, consumed my money and time too much._______________________________ If I could be a Super Hero, I chose to be: "GRANT-A-CLAUS". and work 365 days a Year. http://www.hangout.no/speednews/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkydivingNurse 0 #56 February 26, 2005 QuoteGetting involved in skydiving almost guarantees you are going to have to give something up. So. what was it for you - financial stability, wuffo friends, that new car you were eyeing, etc. ? what has been your biggest sacrifice/lifestyle change you've made for skydiving? Demerol. One of the things constantly on my mind during rehab was=if I lose my job, I won't be able to jump again. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nael 0 #57 February 26, 2005 I gave up my social life, but also gained a different social life at the dz. Now on saturday nights I am either too tired to go out because I've been jumping all day, or too poor to go out cause I spent all my money jumping. My friends get a little tired of it! Skydivers have good parties anyway, so it's not so bad! You just have to decide what means more to you. Personally I dont really feel as if I've 'sacrificed' anything for skydiving because I have gained so much aswell, including my wonderful boyfriend who I never would have met if I hadnt started jumping! www.TerminalSports.com.auAustralia's largest skydive gear store Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
navaga 0 #58 February 26, 2005 whuffo friends... university.... one boring call centre job.... lack of self-liberation... and still have no regrets....PROPER BO! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
beezyshaw 0 #59 February 27, 2005 Since I've been a skydiver since 1972, it's pretty hard to answer that; so I guess I'd say I gave up my pacifier! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bartje 0 #60 February 27, 2005 An other 2 months and my cutaway is there. After 5 years doing promotion for skydiveholidays I start for myself. I'm not giving up my job, it is possible to take 5 years leave without loosing my job so summer, here I am. A FreeFly Gypsy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dgskydive 0 #61 February 28, 2005 I gave up everything old and got much better back in return. Sydiving helped me to reaffirm that happiness is what is important, not money and status. My life is now simple and I smile a lot more then I used to.Dom Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jdfreefly 1 #62 March 1, 2005 You found a daughter? How odd. Methane Freefly - got stink? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DrewEckhardt 0 #63 March 1, 2005 Time, consuming most of most weekends until I met my soul mate and at least one day most weekends after. I don't snowboard any more. My motorcycle has sat in the garage awaiting engine work for a few years. My Chevy powered Toyota Land Cruiser runs but still needs a carb rebuild and new power steering box. The walls and ceilings inside have missing drywall from the home theater project (but I _can_ watch movies). I've wanted the room my sister painted blue to be an off white for a few years. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GravityGirl 0 #64 March 1, 2005 Yea. That's what I thought. I found her at Skydive Lake Tahoe. Immaculate conception of course. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Peace and Blue Skies! Bonnie ==>Gravity Gear! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sight_burner 0 #65 March 1, 2005 Well I don't know if this counts but o well. a kinda gave up a real high school, a few friends, and I look forward to loosing alot I mean alot of cash in the future but I expect to gain a hole lot more in return. Andrew I don't care about fame I just want people to know my name qote ( Andrew Cebuhar) the thread is dead Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skylee_pinoy 0 #66 March 1, 2005 my first honda XLR200 ex-girlfriends cutting classes (thanks GOD i graduated anyways) budget for breakfast and snacks (water helps) gave up my flight training (16 hours to go for CPL) oboi... what else will i give up? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #67 March 1, 2005 Quote ...and I look forward to loosing a lot, I mean alot of cash in the future, but ~ I expect to gain a hole... Quote Now THAT'S a skydiving joke! "I regret that I have but one WIFE to give..." /\ ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
justchrisdsp 0 #68 March 1, 2005 i dont see it in terms of giving up anything, my priorities in life have changed so i have started wanting different things, i have lost a relationship or two but i have gained less superficial ones, i have lost a night of sleep or two but i have gained the kinds of memories that people dream about with that sleep, ive spent a few dollars but i have gained something that most people cant with such a small amount of money, i have gained a measure of happiness in life. plus a new family the world over. The only bad skydive is your last! chris "sonic wookie" harwell Piedra-belluda-roja Rodriguez Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sight_burner 0 #69 March 1, 2005 QuoteQuote ...and I look forward to loosing a lot, I mean alot of cash in the future, but ~ I expect to gain a hole... Quote Now THAT'S a skydiving joke! "I regret that I have but one WIFE to give..." /\ only one hole na man im going to golf the whole 18 holes I don't care about fame I just want people to know my name qote ( Andrew Cebuhar) the thread is dead Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chronistin 0 #70 March 1, 2005 Quote What did you give up for skydiving dignity. Chronistin (Home @ http://www.fallschirmspringer.net/) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GratefulDreamer 0 #71 March 2, 2005 I started jumping last summer right after graduating highschool...its hard to believe the months have flown by...well anyway I have given up trips to Europe with all the money I have spent on AFF and renting gear etc..., time with my family, and now that I am in college I have given up volunteer work and partying in order to work multiple jobs to save money for gear... When I'm in freefall I realize that its all worth it because I am doing what I enjoy and I am not sitting on a couch like the rest of my family and friends-Tammy, Pink Mafia Sister #190 Pink Mafia Tunnel Sister #20 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnMitchell 16 #72 March 2, 2005 Also gave up a lot of girlfriends that didn't understand. Finally found one to marry that did understand. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JonBonGraham 0 #73 March 2, 2005 Money, my degree, money, that reeeeely nice maverick guitar and 5-string bass I was eyeing up at the time and have done ever since, and a few friends. And the rest of the money. I didn't really give them up, though, I just traded them in for some jumps, a rig, different friends and some of the best experiences of my life so far - and I think it's a fair trade! Durham University Freefall Club Grounds For Divorce website (band I'm in) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bkoch 0 #74 March 3, 2005 Currently I am giving up any hobby that is hard on my body, besides skydiving. I went snowboarding recently and my back is still sore. If I'm going to hurt myself (and I don't intend to) then I'd rather it be skydiving. So I am giving up snowboarding, surfing, and I already sold my motorcycle. Skydiving is better than any other hobby I have ever done or could ever conceive of doing. I want to take care of my body so I can jump as long as my heroes in the sport have, like Mike McGowan, or Bill Booth, or Brian Germaine, or Raff at Hollister, or really any of the guys that have been jumping for a decade or two and have several thousand jumps... Giving up those other hobbies for skydiving is totally worth the trade off. Brad"What kind of man would live a life without daring? Is life so sweet that we should criticize men that seek adventure? Is there a better way to die?" - Charles Lindberg August 26th, 1938 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
