Silverlining 0 #1 December 15, 2005 100 - nudie or bra n undies jump Also heard of people getting covered in a whole heap of yuckie stuff after coming down on their 100 - not me personally though thank god! Any others??? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
markd_nscr986 0 #2 December 15, 2005 An SCR was ALWAYS baptism by beerMarc SCR 6046 SCS 3004 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GreenLight 8 #3 December 15, 2005 First anything... Case of beer. During my student days I think I bought 400 cases of beer.Green Light "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
steve1 5 #4 December 16, 2005 I recall on my hundreth jump was a demo into a University Oval surrounded by trees. Kind of a tight DZ for a "rookie". One of the old "salts", in our club, (Bob Murray) came over and tangled up my para-commander good, and then shook my hand. Ah, those were the days....Steve1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rehmwa 2 #5 December 16, 2005 Quoteyuckie stuff after coming down on their 100 It's every 1000, not 100. 100 jump 'pieing' is just sad, it's like having a 'graduation' for 2nd grade. ... 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
Orange1 0 #6 December 16, 2005 In SA it has to be naked. QuoteIt's every 1000, not 100. 100 jump 'pieing' is just sad, it's like having a 'graduation' for 2nd grade. A bit condescending to newbies don't you think? Didn't you feel like you achieved anything on your 100th?Skydiving: wasting fossil fuels just for fun. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steve1 5 #7 December 16, 2005 Quote[ It's every 1000, not 100. 100 jump 'pieing' is just sad, it's like having a 'graduation' for 2nd grade. Maybe now days....In the old days, very few jumpers ever made it to a 1,000. I remember when Fred Sands and Dave Tousey broke a 1,000 jumps in the latter 70's. I felt nothing but awe for those guys. They were the first that I knew personally to break that barrier. I think they may have been the first in Montana to do such a thing. Nowdays a 1,000 jumps may be achieveable in a very short time. It can be also done without a huge amount of risk involved. Try doing the same thing by jumping gutter gear, with unsafe rules, with unsafe aircraft, etc. That's a whole different ball game. I had one Pal who made a 1,000 jumps on a 7-TU (28ft. round) back in the latter 70's. Now that's an accomplishment in my book. And I don't think he even broke any bones doing it....Steve1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mjosparky 4 #8 December 17, 2005 QuoteQuoteyuckie stuff after coming down on their 100 It's every 1000, not 100. 100 jump 'pieing' is just sad, it's like having a 'graduation' for 2nd grade. And after celebrating every 1000 jumps I bet you walk on water. SparkyMy idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
happythoughts 0 #9 December 18, 2005 QuoteDidn't you feel like you achieved anything on your 100th? I really did. I thought it was amazing. For two reasons. First - At my 1000th, I think it was not as special because of the difference. From 10-100, huge change. From 900-1000, not that much. Second - everyone that we know skydives. Therefore, we don't think it is that big of a deal. Not everybody skydives. Fewer continue past a tandem. Fewer get a license. Fewer make 100. Statistically, people with a 100 jumps are a small percentage of the population. What are B-licenses up to ? Besides, I think that every milestone (skydiving or not) in a persons life should be lavishly celebrated. It is entirely cool to smile with friends about their things. Pie at 100 and every increment of 1000. Beer for firsts, events, and general encouragement of socialization. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #10 December 18, 2005 Jump numbers is pretty much the only award I keep track of... I really like the little wingie things! 1000 jumps ~wings from my 'retired' FJI 2000 jumps ~wings from Gen Chuck Yeager ret. 3000 jumps ~wings from a Mr. Harrison Ford...at the largest airshow in the world! Who knows...for 4000 maybe I can get D-22 and ole Sparky to pin me in the skies over Elsinore! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cosmobuddy 0 #11 December 23, 2005 #100, on a Thunderbow. #400, on a baby Para-Plane; first square jump #1000, fell base for a kid from Canada so he could practice dive swooping. #8000, 5th in on an 8 way. Lots of pies along the way. We used to "grease" a jumper who reached a milestone, whatever it was. We collected drippings and stale booze from the bar and restaurant in a 5 gallon buckle and dumped it on the head of the recipient. Finally quite doing that when the stench got so bad, it was gaging. And, the neighborhood dogs wouldn't clean up the mess any more.www.SkydiveLostPrairie.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mjosparky 4 #12 December 23, 2005 QuoteWho knows...for 4000 maybe I can get D-22 and ole Sparky to pin me in the skies over Elsinore! It would be my honor to be there when Jerry presents you with your Triple Diamond Wings. SparkyMy idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
