NickDG 23 #1 June 17, 2005 I'm lost and having a rough time of it . . . I find myself between life and death, a snap this way or that from eternity, and I'm just tired of fighting it. I don't know how this will turn out in the end. But I can acknowledge those I've known, and love, and lament those I haven't . . . Just keep your heads on straight and remember the thing that brought us here . . . If I could pass on anything to people who don't know me . . . It's this . . . trust your inner self, go where your body, not your mind, tells you to go . . . And, Oh shit brothers, this sucks . . . NickD BASE 194 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crimpfiend 0 #2 June 17, 2005 Nick, we're all a little lost. Or actually, I prefer to think of it as wandering without a clear cut destination. But that's not such a bad thing is it? I bet if we actually 'arrived' somewhere, we'd quickly realize that it's not all it's cracked up to be, and then we'd be off wandering again. And personally speaking, my head's always been screwed on a bit sideways. E/call me if you wanna chat about these afflictions. ~ Karin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkiD_PL8 0 #3 June 17, 2005 Sorry to hear you are not doing so well. Good luck, I hope everything turns out fine. Greenie in training. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 6 #4 June 17, 2005 Hang tough my brother! Your body is weak, and it's tired from the fight. But your mind~spirit~soul are strong, much stronger than you think...stronger than most people I know. Now isn't the time to be looking back OR forward...is a time to be looking UP! ...You're the one that told me: ~That's how the 'authorities' know which group we belong to, heads are always tilted back looking at the top floor with a grin! We all care about you, and prayers for a quick recovery are sent often. So suck it up Marine...you ain't 'going' anywhere! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vandev 0 #5 June 18, 2005 What ever you need Nickster........ In the end...the universe has a way of working itself out.... "Harold and Kumar go to White Castle" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SwampThing 0 #6 June 18, 2005 Quotetrust your inner self *** Wil do, you too! The Pessimist says: "It can't possibly get any worse!" The Optimist says: "Sure it can!" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
base515 0 #7 June 18, 2005 just got back from doing a solo off the local A. No witnesses, just those that pass to and fro unaware. The campers in the woods, though they had a large fire, never knew that eyes were upon them, looking down from above and wondering who they were and what they were thinking.I was their witness that they exist in life, but they were not mine. You my friend, are the witness for all of us that creep in the dark. A keeper of history, a teller of stories, a participant in our unique way of life. Most of all a writer and recorder. There are volumes of chapters yet to be written and talked about.........you wouldn't want to miss out on all the things that have yet to transpire would you????? May we live long and die out Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cornishe 0 #8 June 18, 2005 volcano base. _Abbie Mashaal Skydive Idaho Snake River Skydiving TandemBASE Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JOY 0 #9 June 18, 2005 Nick Been getting the best air kisses I've ever had for many years in person, such a gentle boy, I'll have another... Joy. pm sent Love yaQuote[email protected] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites NickDG 23 #10 June 18, 2005 I was trying to sleep, but couldn't . . . Thanks for all that, and especially for the PMs, Jimbo, Johnny, Karin, Vandev, blair700, helge, RayMan, screamer, and the rest . . . I have no words for that kind of back up, except you made me cry, and feel good, for the first time this week. You guys are much more than friends, you are true brothers and sisters. Thank you . . . NickD BASE 194 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites badenhop 0 #11 June 18, 2005 Nick, you are being prayed for.================================== I've got all I need, Jesus and gravity. Dolly Parton http://www.AveryBadenhop.com Share this post Link to post Share on other sites eb66to77 0 #12 June 18, 2005 Hang in there Nick, we're thinking of you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Sean621 0 #13 June 18, 2005 Yo Nick...me, evilivan and 813 did one for you this morning...got up at 0245...ouch...made me realise how many beers us young uns owe you old timers for starting this crazy sport when you get over here the first 25 pints are on me mate..then we can get down to some real partying!!http://www.extreme-on-demand.com Share this post Link to post Share on other sites aj4218 0 #14 June 18, 2005 Nick I had no idea about this situation but I hope when those pictures I sent you arrive, they'll help lift your spirits. Best wishes .... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites BASE813 0 #15 June 18, 2005 Yeah mate, as Sean621 says - that one this morning had your name all over it.......... Ah, so we can now blame you for us only getting 3 hours sleep............. Be cool dude....... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites truckerbase 0 #16 June 18, 2005 "Life is a comedy to those who think, a tragedy to those who feel" --Robert Walpole. According to Keats, Nick, life has a" pleasure thermometer"; as high as you take the heights is as low as you will go into its depths, and vice versa. With the ability to enjoy greatly comes the affliction to suffer terribly, but the one "pays" for the experience of the other. After your radiation treatments comes purity, clarity, and joy in a magnitude proportional to the pain suffered. Pain is weakness leaving the body. In Afghanistan, long ago, opium was sold in markets with a label which, when translated said, "this joy subtracted from your share in future paradise (heaven)" The reverse is equally true. You are a pioneer in BASE, Nick, our teacher of strength. Consider this your Jaap-ian "get well carrot", man. Hang in there, friend. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Zennie 0 #17 June 18, 2005 Hey Nick, sorry you're having a rough time of things. Sending good vibes your way... - Z "Always be yourself... unless you suck." - Joss Whedon Share this post Link to post Share on other sites freeflysoul 0 #18 June 18, 2005 Hey Nick, Head up, man!!! All things will go in the right way if you're positive! Don't stop to fight! Never! All the good vibes are with ya, bro! 3,2,1,C-YA!!! V. BASE #1075 / BMI #I-002 / PFI #042 / EGI #104 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites base704 0 #19 June 18, 2005 Keep on keepin' on, Nick! Don't let that evil shit win...You can get a lot more done with a kind word and a gun than with a kind word alone. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites evilivan 0 #20 June 19, 2005 Reading through this thread, I was thinking "how can I connect you to the jump we did this weekend...?" 621 and 813 have done it already, but I'll add my piece. That moment on top of the object in the pre-dawn light, the air very still and a ground mist hiding all but the tops of the trees, would not have been possible but for you and the rest of the poineers. I hope it can be of some comfort that your legacy is giving hundreds (possible thousands?) pleasure each and every jump. Ivan"If you can keep your head when all around you have lost theirs, then you probably haven't understood the seriousness of the situation." David Brent Share this post Link to post Share on other sites NickDG 23 #21 June 20, 2005 Shivers . . . Thanks, Brother. NickD BASE 194 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites 0
NickDG 23 #10 June 18, 2005 I was trying to sleep, but couldn't . . . Thanks for all that, and especially for the PMs, Jimbo, Johnny, Karin, Vandev, blair700, helge, RayMan, screamer, and the rest . . . I have no words for that kind of back up, except you made me cry, and feel good, for the first time this week. You guys are much more than friends, you are true brothers and sisters. Thank you . . . NickD BASE 194 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
badenhop 0 #11 June 18, 2005 Nick, you are being prayed for.================================== I've got all I need, Jesus and gravity. Dolly Parton http://www.AveryBadenhop.com Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eb66to77 0 #12 June 18, 2005 Hang in there Nick, we're thinking of you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sean621 0 #13 June 18, 2005 Yo Nick...me, evilivan and 813 did one for you this morning...got up at 0245...ouch...made me realise how many beers us young uns owe you old timers for starting this crazy sport when you get over here the first 25 pints are on me mate..then we can get down to some real partying!!http://www.extreme-on-demand.com Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aj4218 0 #14 June 18, 2005 Nick I had no idea about this situation but I hope when those pictures I sent you arrive, they'll help lift your spirits. Best wishes .... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BASE813 0 #15 June 18, 2005 Yeah mate, as Sean621 says - that one this morning had your name all over it.......... Ah, so we can now blame you for us only getting 3 hours sleep............. Be cool dude....... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
truckerbase 0 #16 June 18, 2005 "Life is a comedy to those who think, a tragedy to those who feel" --Robert Walpole. According to Keats, Nick, life has a" pleasure thermometer"; as high as you take the heights is as low as you will go into its depths, and vice versa. With the ability to enjoy greatly comes the affliction to suffer terribly, but the one "pays" for the experience of the other. After your radiation treatments comes purity, clarity, and joy in a magnitude proportional to the pain suffered. Pain is weakness leaving the body. In Afghanistan, long ago, opium was sold in markets with a label which, when translated said, "this joy subtracted from your share in future paradise (heaven)" The reverse is equally true. You are a pioneer in BASE, Nick, our teacher of strength. Consider this your Jaap-ian "get well carrot", man. Hang in there, friend. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zennie 0 #17 June 18, 2005 Hey Nick, sorry you're having a rough time of things. Sending good vibes your way... - Z "Always be yourself... unless you suck." - Joss Whedon Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflysoul 0 #18 June 18, 2005 Hey Nick, Head up, man!!! All things will go in the right way if you're positive! Don't stop to fight! Never! All the good vibes are with ya, bro! 3,2,1,C-YA!!! V. BASE #1075 / BMI #I-002 / PFI #042 / EGI #104 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
base704 0 #19 June 18, 2005 Keep on keepin' on, Nick! Don't let that evil shit win...You can get a lot more done with a kind word and a gun than with a kind word alone. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
evilivan 0 #20 June 19, 2005 Reading through this thread, I was thinking "how can I connect you to the jump we did this weekend...?" 621 and 813 have done it already, but I'll add my piece. That moment on top of the object in the pre-dawn light, the air very still and a ground mist hiding all but the tops of the trees, would not have been possible but for you and the rest of the poineers. I hope it can be of some comfort that your legacy is giving hundreds (possible thousands?) pleasure each and every jump. Ivan"If you can keep your head when all around you have lost theirs, then you probably haven't understood the seriousness of the situation." David Brent Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NickDG 23 #21 June 20, 2005 Shivers . . . Thanks, Brother. NickD BASE 194 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
