jimmytavino 16 #26 March 15, 2004 .... ... Of 3 brothers and One sister,, one bro' did a static line in 1979 or so,,( He has been an Air Traffic Controller for almost 20 yrs ) ,, one did a tandem in 2001 and my sister attended a training class for a static line course,,,but was weathered out,, and never had a chance to accomplish the dive..In recent years an older cousin made a static line jump then HER daughter did a tandem,,, and 2 other cousins have also made tandems,,,,, ( ALLLL MY fault,,, I suppose ) ..... I have skydived into the back yard of My Dad's Home for a July 4th Picnic on 2 occassions,,, once in 1980 and once in 1996... It is exciting to freefall and parachute over the very land ,,, on which you ran around as a toddler, child, and young adult.. ( what a view ) The first time... My namesake Grandfather who was 80 something at the time was the first to shake my hand,, when I landed... ( everybody else scattered... but HE stood his ground,,, and I touched down maybe 8 feet from where he stood !!!! hahahahThe second time I wore my video camera... o[:-) to share the images with everyone... Nowadays the immediate family comes to the DZ from time to time,, My wife is a pretty good sport,,, though nervous on a ladder, and cares " not to make a skydive,, thank you very much" !!!!!.. But our daughter and i shared a tandem a year ago or so,, and perhaps our son will jump this summer... Diversity and "interesting hobbies" add to the flavor of a well balanced family.....Some folks can be set in their ways,,,and if they are wary of Jumping,,, they will miss out on the amazing,, and colorful visuals and behaviors which can be enjoyed at a dropzone... their loss..... pics. are of My daughter,, and my oldest brother.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skytash 0 #27 March 15, 2004 my family is quite cool about it, my 4 year-old nephew was telling one of his friends the other day and the look on his face that the 'mad aunt' jumps out of planes! In terms of watching, my sister was rather brave and came to do a tandem when I was still on crutches recovering from a bad landing - she had been helping me out at home while I was recovering and then just announced she wanted a go! tashDon't ever save anything for a special occasion. Being alive is a special occasion. Avril Sloe Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EricaH 0 #28 March 15, 2004 My brother, father & mother couldn't wait to see it. The first time dad & bro saw, they signed up for tandems. I won't ever be able to get my mom in the plane for an observer ride, but she loves seeing "the pretty canopys appear in the sky". Don't know what'd happen if any of them saw an accident though. There is no can't. Only lack of knowledge or fear. Only you can fix your fear. PMS #227 (just like the TV show) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weegegirl 2 #29 March 15, 2004 I don't fall into any of those catagories. I didn't have to try all that hard to get my family to come see me, but they don't bother me a lot to come out all the time. Last year I had a really fun day at the dz. 1/2 my family came out... mom, sister and her son, different brother-in-law and his son... it was a lot of fun. The two boys were 3 and 5 years old. Our pilot waited till they were down fueling and before we got started back up, he took the two little ones for a tour of the plane. He let them sit in the pilot seat and right seat and pretend to fly. He even put the headsets on them. They left with the hugest smiles ever saying that they wanted to be pilots and skydivers. Mom was hesitant at first but really loved to see me fly my parachute. Now she jokes about how long it took her to get the nerve to come out. My sister could care less. And my brother-in-law lives vicariously through me. His wife (my other sister) won't let him jump till there kids are 18. The only thing my family thinks is "irresponsible" is base jumping. Other than that... they are proud to have a skydiver in the family. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skygirl1 1 #30 March 15, 2004 good poll. My family thinks I am stupid, suicidal, and totally against supporting me at all in my new love of life. The only thing I hear is " Did you make a will yet?".....or....." Make sure you get a living will done so we know what you expect when you are in a coma!" Their attitiude really pisses me off. skygirl1" Mean people SUCK!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
murphyka 0 #31 March 15, 2004 My sister and brother-in-law came out when I was supposed to do my first solo. The weather turned bad and I didn't get to jump that day. They haven't been back to see me after 70 jumps under my belt. Everytime I have invited them back, they hesitate. No one in my family shows that much interest in seeing me jump in person so I bore them with my videos. It kind of sucks that my father shows no interest in coming to see me. When I was younger, I don't think that he ever missed any of my games in any of the sports I played, even if I was not in the game. Too bad for him, he's missing out on a great experience .Blue Skies!!! Kimmy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RkyMtnHigh 0 #32 March 15, 2004 Since my first time at Gold Coast over Thanksgiving, my parents have become about as addicted to the sport as me! LOL. My brother and his kids think it's kuhl, but I'm also nuts. My dad is so excited to do a tandem when I go back home next time and I would love to be on the load with him. My mom just loves to watch, socialize at the DZ, and ask a million questions. She sports her Mardi Gras Boogie tshirt and pin necklace every chance she gets. After each weekend that I'm at the DZ, she asks how my landings are coming along..and of course she asked every detail of what I learned on Safety Day. With all of her interest, I think she should do a tandem too! _________________________________________ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimmytavino 16 #33 March 15, 2004 " We are Family"......"I've Got all my sisters with me."..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airdweller 0 #34 March 15, 2004 I finally got my parents to come out and see me jump this past summer in Puerto Rico, That was cool. My sister has come out to watch and she did a tandum That was fun. My sister in law and soon to be brother in law jump. So its kind of a family thing for me. Also my wife (non jumper) and son (4 yr old non jumper) also come out a lot to watch.------------------------------------------------------ "From the mightiest pharaoh to the lowliest peasant, who doesn't enjoy a good sit?" C. Montgomery Burns Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robskydiv 0 #35 March 15, 2004 Along time ago, bothof my parents came out to see me. I only had about 30 jumps at the time. I rented a rig (Skymaster). Everything looked good on final approach and I almost hit the target. Dad took pics and was kind of amazed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
livnbored 0 #36 March 15, 2004 My mom flew out to a DZ I was working at to see what my life was like...I didn't get to jump while she was there, but she was happy to have experienced what I always phoned home about...My dad wanted to jump but didn't ever get the chance too...Everyone thinks I'm nuts but they don't really care as long as I'm happy. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EdC 0 #37 March 16, 2004 My mom says only fools and bird shit fall out of the sky, so no, she hasn't been out to see me. My wife to be has done one tandem and my soon to be mother in law was out that day, but other than that no relatives have been out. My dad thinks it is cool, maybe I'll take him out to the dz with me sometime to see me jump. Big Ed Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybytch 273 #38 March 16, 2004 QuoteRemember how my mom blessed all us gals with Holy Water right before we jumped? How could I ever forget? That was one of the most moving things I've ever been a part of - and I'm not big on religion. Your mom rocks, it's no wonder you're so damn cool. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dgm458 0 #39 March 16, 2004 With a grand total of 25 jumps, my wife has been out several times to my new DZ (only an hour from the house), my oldest daughter (13) and a friend of hers came out once to see the "cute guys," and my youngest comes out frequently with me. My wife would like to do a tandem, but doesn't want to pay for it. The only activity my oldest will ever be involved in is the motion of getting up from the couch to answer the phone, and my 8 year old dirt dives all the time. My brother jumps with me (started about the same time), but my parents are skeptical. We lost our sister at a young age and my mom can't keep the "danger" of the sport out of her head, so she worries about losing another I think. She likes to play with photography so she may come out to take pic's some day. Dad will never come. Thinks it's stupid. David Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jb092 0 #40 March 16, 2004 Some of my relatives came out to see me jump once. I had my first and only malfunction that day when they were there. Needless to say they havent returned since. What could possibly go wrong? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyangel2 2 #41 March 16, 2004 Quoteit's no wonder you're so damn cool. Now I already invited you to join me for some free tunnel time, you don't have to dish out anymore shit.May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds. - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EDYDO 0 #42 March 16, 2004 My family considers skydiving a normal thing and has no reservations about watching. Some participate. My mother was the last one to accept it, but now she shows the freefall photos to her friends. My grandchildren come out and watch on occassion. My wife went into labor with my son (now a sometimes jumper) at the airport and I missed a lift that day. She could have waited, don't you think? Ed Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rogue108 0 #43 March 16, 2004 Its pretty simple around what little family I associate with. Its like the military...Don't ask, Don't tell. They don't bother me about it and just let me go on my way. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Casie 0 #44 March 16, 2004 My parents came to watch me when I attended the Mardi Gras Boogie this year! My mom used to jump before my time & my dad had no choice in Vietnam. They both enjoyed it sooo much, they plan to watch me next time around~Porn Kitty WARNING: Goldschlager causes extreme emotional outbursts! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vallerina 2 #45 March 16, 2004 Yes, my mom, dad, brother and sister-in-law came to watch me skydive. They saw me get into a canopy collision. My dad won't come watch me anymore. My brother really wants to make an AFF 1 jump. My mom made a tandem. My grandma used to come and watch me all the time. I think she's been to more dropzones than most jumpers! She won't jump, but she did ride in Mullins' King Air on the toilet seat! There's a thin line between Saturday night and Sunday morning Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pendragon 1 #46 March 16, 2004 Quote... My family thinks I am stupid, suicidal, and totally against supporting me at all in my new love of life. The only thing I hear is " Did you make a will yet?" ... Suddenly, I don't feel like I'm the only one anymore. Anyone come up with a universal solution for mothers? -- BASE #1182 Muff #3573 PFI #52; UK WSI #13 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EDYDO 0 #47 March 16, 2004 QuoteQuote... My family thinks I am stupid, suicidal, and totally against supporting me at all in my new love of life. The only thing I hear is " Did you make a will yet?" ... Suddenly, I don't feel like I'm the only one anymore. Anyone come up with a universal solution for mothers? Yep, after 35 years or so they figure if you haven't killed yourself by now, you won't. Ed Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skychic79 0 #48 March 16, 2004 When my husband and I did our first tandem, my family knew we where going and my mom asked me to call her when i landed. My dad was in denial. Now my faimly jokes about the two of us, saying that once we started skydiving they knew we were going to get married and having a skydiver on top of the cake. My mother is willling to come out and actually been to the DZ with me before we started the AFF course to check it out. Of course my mother has always been more open minded. My dad says no but more than likely come out a little bit after i get my A license. His folks aren't too thrilled to watch either but evenuatelly will. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
murphyka 0 #49 March 16, 2004 right on, brotha!!Blue Skies!!! Kimmy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luv2Fall 0 #50 March 16, 2004 Only my oldest son.................he will be making his first jump next month. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
