annieoakley 0 #1 May 29, 2003 I just skydived (skydove?) for the first time on Monday (Memorial Day). I was very scared on the way up, but it was such an awesome experience, I will definitely do it again. My friends and I jumped at Skydive Oregon. Everyone there is great, really nice and supportive. Props to Ryan and JJ (my tandem instructor and cameraflyer) for an awesome jump and pictures (I haven't seen the video yet, but I'm sure that is spectacular as well). I hope to jump again soon, and maybe even make it a hobby (if my inner ear doesn't make trouble for me)."Cauliflower is nothing but cabbage with a college education" - Mark Twain Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanuckInUSA 0 #2 May 29, 2003 Welcome to DZ.COM and the wonderful sport of skydiving. We're glad to hear that you had a good time and one of the most dangerous aspects of this sport is that you'll enjoy it and want to do it again and again and again, etc, etc, etc. Heck look at me, 10 1/2 months ago I was a whuffo. Try not to worry about the things you have no control over Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
annieoakley 0 #3 May 29, 2003 OK, can I ask a seriously newbie question? What's a whuffo? (Don't laugh!!)"Cauliflower is nothing but cabbage with a college education" - Mark Twain Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 35 #4 May 29, 2003 Welcome to the forums! A whuffo is someone who has never gone skydiving who would say, "whuffo you jump outta an airplane for"? She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
annieoakley 0 #5 May 29, 2003 Oh, so half my co-workers...The best was my big, sporty, super-lawyer boss saying, "Jeez....I don't think I could ever do that. Weren't you scared?" Nah, not me. "Cauliflower is nothing but cabbage with a college education" - Mark Twain Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
txblondie 0 #6 May 29, 2003 Welcome! I just did my first two AFF's on Monday, too! Glad you enjoyed it; it's probably the most fun I've ever had. Hope you keep it up! ***************************************** Blondes do have more fun! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
txblondie 0 #7 May 29, 2003 A "whuffo" is simply a non-skydiver. Trust me, it's not a stupid question, I only know because I've heard the reference about 500 times in the last month, since I made my first tandem! ***************************************** Blondes do have more fun! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanuckInUSA 0 #8 May 29, 2003 Quote What's a whuffo? (Don't laugh!!) A Whuffo is what skydivers call non-skydivers and it stands for "What for you jump out of them airplanes". Try not to worry about the things you have no control over Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
annieoakley 0 #9 May 29, 2003 Heh heh, thanks! I'd love to get certified and make it a hobby, but I don't know where the $$ is going to come from. It was seriously the coolest thing I have ever done, and I loved it. "Cauliflower is nothing but cabbage with a college education" - Mark Twain Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
txblondie 0 #10 May 29, 2003 Yes, unfortunately, money is an issue. However, when you think about it...I used to go to the movies 2 or 3 times a week, and out to dinner 2 or 3 times a week, and at work, I would go out for lunch every day. When you add that up, along with shopping sprees and other nonsense, then you can probably come up with enough money to jump at least every couple of weeks, until you get an A license and don't have to spend a FORTUNE on every jump! Trust me, I've been totally broke since I started, but the faster you pay for it, the faster the money starts to show back up in your bank account, and I think it's worth it! ***************************************** Blondes do have more fun! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Casie 0 #11 May 29, 2003 Welcome! I also have problems with my ears. Now, don't laugh...but I was born with a small hole in my ears....I've had extensive surgery when I was a baby & still have problems with the wind, etc. For the most part...I got allergies living here in Austin & take Allegra to cure my congestion which seems to help my ears quite a bit. For some reason though it can take quite a few days for my ears to pop...so hang in there! ~Porn Kitty WARNING: Goldschlager causes extreme emotional outbursts! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
annieoakley 0 #12 May 29, 2003 Thanks. I have a friend who also has similar issues with her ears (tiny hole in one), and I wouldn't laugh anyway. I've emailed my doctor to see if skydiving caused it (in which case I'll be pissed) or if I was just due. Probably more than you wanted to know.... "Cauliflower is nothing but cabbage with a college education" - Mark Twain Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Raefordite 0 #13 May 29, 2003 Hi back to you annieoakley! Ok, what is the story behind your name? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
annieoakley 0 #14 May 29, 2003 I'm into shooting sports (paper and reactive targets) and I apparently have a natural ability to hit what I aim at. "Cauliflower is nothing but cabbage with a college education" - Mark Twain Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flygirl60 0 #16 May 29, 2003 Hi glad to hear you had such a great time...it's awesome isn't it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robskydiv 0 #17 May 30, 2003 Way to go Annie! Your'e going to jump again right? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkyOCiel 0 #18 May 30, 2003 Hi Annie, i just started like you 2 months ago with a tandem and now i just got off student status and i'm loving every bit of it!!!! by the way i did my tandem in Hollister, and JJ was my tandem Master, if it's the same guy say hello for me tell him "I got Hooked, it's all you fault!!!!!" live the sky S- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
annieoakley 0 #19 May 30, 2003 Hell yes I'm gonna jump again..... I had myself so psyched out that I was terrified until actually out of the plane....I have to go again, so I can enjoy the full experience!"Cauliflower is nothing but cabbage with a college education" - Mark Twain Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
divingduck 0 #20 May 30, 2003 yay! welcome! I just got into it, and I jump @ Eugene Skydivers. Where are you from? If I loved you anymore I would have a stroke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
annieoakley 0 #21 May 30, 2003 We were at Skydive Oregon in Molalla. "Cauliflower is nothing but cabbage with a college education" - Mark Twain Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
b1jercat 0 #22 May 30, 2003 HI, I just got my A licend at SDO, they will treat you right and train you well. After the first few jumps it does get cheaper money wise. hang in there! blue skies Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
annieoakley 0 #23 May 30, 2003 They are really great there. Maybe we'll see you there this summer! "Cauliflower is nothing but cabbage with a college education" - Mark Twain Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
