themitchyone

I'm all about 80s music. Thanks for letting me know about this.

I agree with the comments about making sure your goggles fit nice and snug. Try them on before getting on the plane. I recently bought my first pair of goggles and wasn't allowed to wear them during my last AFF level because they're tinted. My JM said he needed to see my eyes. "If the Bible has taught us nothing else, and it hasn't, it's that girls should stick to girl's sports such as hot oil wrestling and foxy boxing." - Homer Simpson

I love the episode where Lisa, on a dare from Bart, drinks the water from the amusement park boat ride and "trips" while music plays "Lisa in the sky with diamonds." Another favorite is when Homer goes camping and through a series of events becomes mistaken for Bigfoot. There are too many great episodes to chose just one... "If the Bible has taught us nothing else, and it hasn't, it's that girls should stick to girl's sports such as hot oil wrestling and foxy boxing." - Homer Simpson

Congratulations on your first solos . Mine will most likely be this weekend. I couldn't imagine not doing the ready, set, go mainly because if I didn't I might be tempted to hesitate on the exit . "If the Bible has taught us nothing else, and it hasn't, it's that girls should stick to girl's sports such as hot oil wrestling and foxy boxing." - Homer Simpson

I, too, need to add in my two cents here. IMO, this was very cowardly on her part and cruel. "If the Bible has taught us nothing else, and it hasn't, it's that girls should stick to girl's sports such as hot oil wrestling and foxy boxing." - Homer Simpson

I have no money to jump either, but I'll be there on 1/17 jumping . "If the Bible has taught us nothing else, and it hasn't, it's that girls should stick to girl's sports such as hot oil wrestling and foxy boxing." - Homer Simpson

I think Isabella, Malachi, and Perris have all been great suggestions. Although they aren't too uncommon, I like Nathan for a boy and Rose for a girl. "If the Bible has taught us nothing else, and it hasn't, it's that girls should stick to girl's sports such as hot oil wrestling and foxy boxing." - Homer Simpson

Kewl Video!! Thanks!

Happy Birthday! Cheers!!

Hey, I'm doing my first solo the end of this month, too. May both our jumps be awesome! "If the Bible has taught us nothing else, and it hasn't, it's that girls should stick to girl's sports such as hot oil wrestling and foxy boxing." - Homer Simpson

LMAO! Does anyone still say that? Whoa (said like Joey Lawrence) ... "If the Bible has taught us nothing else, and it hasn't, it's that girls should stick to girl's sports such as hot oil wrestling and foxy boxing." - Homer Simpson

My JM told me that I couldn't pass because I didn't bring a case of beer . I told him I would bring one next time. "If the Bible has taught us nothing else, and it hasn't, it's that girls should stick to girl's sports such as hot oil wrestling and foxy boxing." - Homer Simpson

LMAO. I loved your post. True, I am anxious to jump again, even though I kaboomed my head and the danger factor seems more real now... and yes, it is so strange, especially when now I realize now that I am hopelessly hooked . And thank you! Thank you! Yes, it was my first jump in 2004 . "If the Bible has taught us nothing else, and it hasn't, it's that girls should stick to girl's sports such as hot oil wrestling and foxy boxing." - Homer Simpson

Today I passed level 8 at Perris and graduated! I did my first dive out exit which went well... then I did a barrel roll, good... as for the rest, let's just say I still need to practice more on maintaining heading and stopping my turning... Unfortunately, my landing was awful, my worst (my last jump was my very best, so it had to be). I flared too early, which is a first for me as I've usually been flaring way too late! Then the canopy started to dip to the right, and I made the common rookie error of "running with the enemy" as my JM called it. I came in hard, tried to run it out but it was too fast, and wasn't going to happen, and I ended up face to the ground, kaboom goes my forehead on the ground (I understand now why the helmet), and got a taste of mother earth (literally). Now isn't this a pleasant and dignified position to be in on graduation day?? I felt like lying there and kicking myself but jumped quickly to make sure everything was working and so my JM would know that I was OK. And tonight a stiff, sore neck is beginning to settle in. Well, another lesson learned, thankfully without injury, excepting minor whiplash . I am anxious for my first solo jump, to just get out there and enjoy it without the pressure of having to perform certain maneuvers. I felt today like my recent jumps were worse than my first ones, but I realize that I've made it through with only one repeat, so maybe I'm harder on myself that I need to be. Now, I just want to get out there and keeping learning and improving my flying skills! (and landing skills ) -Michele "If the Bible has taught us nothing else, and it hasn't, it's that girls should stick to girl's sports such as hot oil wrestling and foxy boxing." - Homer Simpson

Well, this could become quite a long thread! "If the Bible has taught us nothing else, and it hasn't, it's that girls should stick to girl's sports such as hot oil wrestling and foxy boxing." - Homer Simpson

1. Not die 2. Get my A 3. Buy gear 4. Improve my flying skills "If the Bible has taught us nothing else, and it hasn't, it's that girls should stick to girl's sports such as hot oil wrestling and foxy boxing." - Homer Simpson

I've always felt the same way, Kris. IMO, if you want to do something, do it. Why wait to some date in the future? It's just any other day with a hangover... . The only thing different about today is putting up a new calendar! -Michele "If the Bible has taught us nothing else, and it hasn't, it's that girls should stick to girl's sports such as hot oil wrestling and foxy boxing." - Homer Simpson

It is a good way to start the year... my first new year starting as a skydiver . I'll try to make it to Perris on Saturday. -Michele "If the Bible has taught us nothing else, and it hasn't, it's that girls should stick to girl's sports such as hot oil wrestling and foxy boxing." - Homer Simpson

The person I want to kiss won't be there with me... "If the Bible has taught us nothing else, and it hasn't, it's that girls should stick to girl's sports such as hot oil wrestling and foxy boxing." - Homer Simpson

Fox news just did a quick segment on the wind tunnel. So cool... I can't wait to try it. "If the Bible has taught us nothing else, and it hasn't, it's that girls should stick to girl's sports such as hot oil wrestling and foxy boxing." - Homer Simpson

Oh, that sounds so nice. I wish I had a "new friend" for New Year's... . Oh well, I'll have a few cocktails with an old friend. "If the Bible has taught us nothing else, and it hasn't, it's that girls should stick to girl's sports such as hot oil wrestling and foxy boxing." - Homer Simpson

It turns out that I did not lose a friend, but our relationship is different and will likely remain more distant. She called me about a week later and it turns out she wasn't mad and hadn't been mad, even though my letter was kind of brutal, but honest. She simply stated she understands that people will not understand why she loves him... Her boyfriend got out of jail fairly quickly, and, as I understand it, she is is allowing him to do drugs if he needs to so he won't be running or sneaking around. So this is a situation I'm not really fond of, to say the least. She seems to understand that I don't want to be burdened with her troubles when she chooses this situation. So, she's not telling me everything or really not much of anything about their relationship. I'm going over there tomorrow night for New Year's Eve, so things are ok, although I've only seen them twice since the letter incident. I don't know what will happen in the long run. "If the Bible has taught us nothing else, and it hasn't, it's that girls should stick to girl's sports such as hot oil wrestling and foxy boxing." - Homer Simpson

Jumping out of an airplane is no small feat. Most people wouldn't consider doing it. IMO, it seems silly to be pissed at someone for wearing a "no fear" shirt because they aren't being extreme enough. "If the Bible has taught us nothing else, and it hasn't, it's that girls should stick to girl's sports such as hot oil wrestling and foxy boxing." - Homer Simpson

Don't be bummed. You'll have many beautiful days to jump. It's unfortunate that some people don't want to stick through the tough days to see the beautiful ones. Try to have a nice birthday. -Michele "If the Bible has taught us nothing else, and it hasn't, it's that girls should stick to girl's sports such as hot oil wrestling and foxy boxing." - Homer Simpson

I'm so very sorry. I'm sending you my sincerest condolences and prayers. "If the Bible has taught us nothing else, and it hasn't, it's that girls should stick to girl's sports such as hot oil wrestling and foxy boxing." - Homer Simpson