patworks 5 #1 October 12, 2012 When patches certified status and proclaimed skill The attached picture will ignite memories.....Pat Works nee Madden Travis Works, Jr .B1575, C1798, D1813, Star Crest Solo#1, USPA#189, Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jonstark 8 #2 October 12, 2012 Imagine my confusion when asked to jump with a girl wearing a "World Team" jumpsuit replete with the requisite patches. She told me it would be her "First hooked up 6-way exit." Hmmm... I think to myself. Now how'd she get so good and never do a six way exit? Tunnel rat? Turns out she had bought the suit and filled it out very nicely but sure didn't have the skills or experience the patches suggested she might possess. Rubbed me wrong in a way I guess but it probably shouldn't have. Lighten up Francis. jon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldwomanc6 60 #3 October 12, 2012 I've got only seven of the patches that Pat showed (plus a few not on camera, but I'm sure he has), and holy crap, I would never consider wearing a patch that I did NOT earn.lisa WSCR 594 FB 1023 CBDB 9 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bozo 0 #4 October 13, 2012 I see an Outlaw patch....are you an outlaw ? Bozo Outlaw #81 bozo Pain is fleeting. Glory lasts forever. Chicks dig scars. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimmytavino 16 #5 October 13, 2012 Nice!!! i remember the PCA patch and i like how you teamed it up with the uspa patch which matched it,,,(triangles).. the nscr is a favorite too.. i have always loved the colors and the design... I was lucky enough to earn my SCR in 1976 and so received a red white and blue "bicentennial" SCR patch... great memories. Thanks for sharing.. jmy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
andrewhilton 1 #6 October 13, 2012 Nice! We've been collecting pictures of skydiving patches for the BPA Archive which will be a long time coming, so here's some more to add to Pat's - http://www.flickr.com/photos/vintageparachutegear/sets/72157622910628577/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
D22369 0 #7 October 13, 2012 Hey Pat what is the skydiver under the rainbow canopy on the far left of the pic for? our old dzo had that one and I never even thought to ask... Roy They say I suffer from insanity.... But I actually enjoy it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BIGUN 1,402 #8 October 13, 2012 Pat Thank you for sharing. Additional Trivia... When I built Bill Newell's first website circa 2001; you were in one of only two teams at the time to have accomplished the USA award. To date, only four teams have qualified for the same.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
mjosparky 4 #9 October 13, 2012 QuoteI've got only seven of the patches that Pat showed (plus a few not on camera, but I'm sure he has), and holy crap, I would never consider wearing a patch that I did NOT earn. Have you got one of these? Sparky http://i397.photobucket.com/albums/pp55/mjosparky/Skydiving/Patches42.jpgMy idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
patworks 5 #10 October 13, 2012 Bigun Anvil Bro 2 Yes the USA STARCREST Award is way tough unless you know both freefly and 4-way belly RW. Damn few skydivers can pull it off on a 60' delay. It is called the "Universal Skydiver Award" Founded in '82, it didn't get accomplished 'til 20 + years later. Pat USA2 Thank you for your good work on the Starcrest site!!!Pat Works nee Madden Travis Works, Jr .B1575, C1798, D1813, Star Crest Solo#1, USPA#189, Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BIGUN 1,402 #11 October 13, 2012 Thank you. It was an honor and a privilege. And kudos goes to Roger Ramjet for picking up the project and taking it to the next level.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
oldwomanc6 60 #12 October 14, 2012 Quote Quote I've got only seven of the patches that Pat showed (plus a few not on camera, but I'm sure he has), and holy crap, I would never consider wearing a patch that I did NOT earn. Have you got one of these? Sparky http://i397.photobucket.com/albums/pp55/mjosparky/Skydiving/Patches42.jpg Nope I'd already gone to Japan and Hawaii by that time. I have seen it before, but never understood the horse. Can you clue me in? lisa WSCR 594 FB 1023 CBDB 9 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mjosparky 4 #13 October 14, 2012 Quote Quote Quote I've got only seven of the patches that Pat showed (plus a few not on camera, but I'm sure he has), and holy crap, I would never consider wearing a patch that I did NOT earn. Have you got one of these? Sparky http://i397.photobucket.com/albums/pp55/mjosparky/Skydiving/Patches42.jpg Nope I'd already gone to Japan and Hawaii by that time. I have seen it before, but never understood the horse. Can you clue me in? It’s the brand “EFS” on a horse’s ass. My ex-wife made them up back when we were still married. SparkyMy idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stratostar 5 #14 October 15, 2012 Speaking of patches, some asshole ripped off my AFF instructor patch and AFF instructor bar that goes over the top, the old as ones... anyone got an extra they would like to part with for $$$?you can't pay for kids schoolin' with love of skydiving! ~ Airtwardo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CazmoDee 3 #15 October 15, 2012 Like these.... I'm behind the bar at Sloppy Joe's....See ya in the Keys! Muff 4313 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stratostar 5 #16 October 15, 2012 No, got that I patch and the bar above for I, my AFF like this, but the old one in blue with the instructor bar for on top also in blue. http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/safety/detail_page.cgi?ID=710you can't pay for kids schoolin' with love of skydiving! ~ Airtwardo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #17 October 15, 2012 Quote I see an Outlaw patch....are you an outlaw ? Bozo Outlaw #81 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VqomZQMZQCQ ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldwomanc6 60 #18 October 15, 2012 Just curious, Pat, but do you recall what your WSCR# is?lisa WSCR 594 FB 1023 CBDB 9 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
patworks 5 #19 October 15, 2012 Yep, I'm both Outlaw and WSCR... Through a Glass Darkly my WSCR jump is crystal clear. Janner, Sally, Wendy, Betty won the WSCR 4-way at Pope Valley in 1977. Afterwards the ladies made an 8-way and allowed me to follow them out. ...a beautiful crystal-clear day in a spotless sky etched the sun's bright images on my brain. As my body descended and entered the star, that brilliance reflected in the faces of happy ladies. Pretty people; lovely jump.Pat Works nee Madden Travis Works, Jr .B1575, C1798, D1813, Star Crest Solo#1, USPA#189, Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mjosparky 4 #20 October 16, 2012 Quote Yep, I'm both Outlaw and WSCR... Through a Glass Darkly my WSCR jump is crystal clear. Janner, Sally, Wendy, Betty won the WSCR 4-way at Pope Valley in 1977. Afterwards the ladies made an 8-way and allowed me to follow them out. ...a beautiful crystal-clear day in a spotless sky etched the sun's bright images on my brain. As my body descended and entered the star, that brilliance reflected in the faces of happy ladies. Pretty people; lovely jump. You are still the master of works.SparkyMy idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldwomanc6 60 #21 October 16, 2012 What a great memory lisa WSCR 594 FB 1023 CBDB 9 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #22 October 16, 2012 Quote Yep, I'm both Outlaw and WSCR... Through a Glass Darkly my WSCR jump is crystal clear. Janner, Sally, Wendy, Betty won the WSCR 4-way at Pope Valley in 1977. Afterwards the ladies made an 8-way and allowed me to follow them out. ...a beautiful crystal-clear day in a spotless sky etched the sun's bright images on my brain. As my body descended and entered the star, that brilliance reflected in the faces of happy ladies. Pretty people; lovely jump. ~ Thanks for taking us along! ~ ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kkeenan 14 #23 October 18, 2012 Glad to see Doc's Galveston Skydivers patch prominently displayed._____________________________________ Dude, you are so awesome... Can I be on your ash jump ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #24 October 18, 2012 Quote Quote Yep, I'm both Outlaw and WSCR... Through a Glass Darkly my WSCR jump is crystal clear. Janner, Sally, Wendy, Betty won the WSCR 4-way at Pope Valley in 1977. Afterwards the ladies made an 8-way and allowed me to follow them out. ...a beautiful crystal-clear day in a spotless sky etched the sun's bright images on my brain. As my body descended and entered the star, that brilliance reflected in the faces of happy ladies. Pretty people; lovely jump. ~ Thanks for taking us along! ~ I alwas thought of patches on a jumpsuit.. as a display of someones inability to land a parachute properly... Oh you meant EMBROIDERED patches.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CarpeDiem3 0 #25 October 18, 2012 Quote I alwas thought of patches on a jumpsuit.. as a display of someones inability to land a parachute properly... Oh you meant EMBROIDERED patches.... Well, even the embroidered patches were often used to cover up holes in the jumpsuits where someone had been dragged too much. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
