skykix 0 #1 July 4, 2003 Hi, I am hooked. Not sure if it's through the mouth or the wallet but can't think about much else. Did AFF levels 4, 5, 6 today with 3 stand-ups. 6 is going to be a do-over but it was fun anyway . Any other students here from Skydive Dallas? Driving back from the DZ almost got nailed on the highway by a boat that must have been a 25 footer. It came off its trailer going the opposite direction, did a flip in the median and almost into my lane. 3 jumps no problem, drive home near disaster. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #2 July 4, 2003 SD Dallas isn't my home DZ, but I grew up in Sherman (right near there). I started jumping in Granbury at Eagle Flight, but I've jumped in Dallas a bit and have a lot of friends that jump up in Dallas. Some time you should come visit us at SD Aggieland. Hey, try to get your A by September and come jump at the AOT Boogie!--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikeTJumps 4 #3 July 4, 2003 Yes, despite the actuarial calculations, I agree that all of the unknowns in driving on the roads far outweigh the risks involved in our sport. Any moron can get a driver's license, and for that matter, unlicensed uninsured drivers are rampant. One of my co-workers just got her car back from the shop after it had been hit by such a person. Camaros don't take well to being hit by things. This was the third time her car was wrecked by such a type. Now if she took up skydiving....she would have less risks in the air but the same amount on the ground!Mike Turoff Instructor Examiner, USPA Co-author of Parachuting, The Skydiver's Handbook Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 35 #4 July 4, 2003 Welcome to the forums! 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
outofit 0 #5 July 5, 2003 welcome! It is better to be dead and cool than alive and uncool! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robskydiv 0 #6 July 6, 2003 Welcome Sky! I'm glad that you weren't injured on the highway. Congrats on your AFF dives. It sounds like you are progressing nomally. Hang in there and have fun. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
groovychic 0 #7 July 6, 2003 Congrats & welcome to the greatest life on earth! Glad you didn't get "boated" My husband is from Lubbock & we are planning a trip to his folks sometime soon, coming from Indiana we will be coming right by Dallas. we'll be sure to look you up! Blue skies! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
doughboy 0 #8 July 10, 2003 Welcome to a new addiction!!! And watch out for aggiedave--people have been known to have fun in his presence! SD Dallas is a great place. Try to meet Janet--cool gal! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #9 July 11, 2003 Well holy shit, its Steve! When are yall going to get down to Aggieland? You ARE going to make it to the AOT boogie in Sept, right?--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Casie 0 #10 July 11, 2003 Welcome to the forums! Congrats on all your jumps. Glad ya survived the drive...geez. Boats flying at ya If you're ever in San Marcos (SSM) look for me...that's my home DZ.~Porn Kitty WARNING: Goldschlager causes extreme emotional outbursts! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZoneRat 0 #11 July 14, 2003 Oh yeah. He's addicted all right. I was around that day. You could see it in his eyes. btw: It would be very very cool Ron, if you can graduate AFF during the SkyFest boogie this weekend... I'd recommend bringing a tent... and a case or two of beer... Things will be happening that you'll not want to miss... We'll have one of the origional SCR members as master of ceremonies for the for what we hope will be the largest SCR ceremony in the world. (scr ceremony: http://www.scr-awards.com/). Balloon jumps. High alt jumps. Probably a few late night drunken ass pyramids as well. Try to talk Mandy into letting you do your grad jump out of the Casa... That would rock. Anyway, hope to see ya this weekend. Robin“There are more things in Heaven and Earth, Horatio, than are dreamt of in your philosophies.” Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skykix 0 #12 July 15, 2003 Hey, Thanks to everyone for the warm greetings. Robin, it was nice meeting you at SDD. Thanks for jumping with us on my L4, take 2 I can't make it to Skyfest b/c I'll be out of town for the next couple of weeks Next year I'll arrange my schedule better. Hoping to get AFF 6 and 7 after I return. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Raquel 0 #13 July 15, 2003 Quote3 jumps no problem, drive home near disaster.Hi, how funny, but how true! The people on the road are crazy! I am CONVINCED that I am the only person on this earth that can drive right! lol JUst kidding! I have a heavy foot, bad! A deer almost killed me the other day! Boats and animals are far more dangerous than airplanes! RockAll my life I've been called Rocky, but now some say in my tandem jump photo that I really look like Rocky the squirrel! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
moodyskydiver 0 #14 July 17, 2003 Hi Ron! I'm a student at SDD too. I didn't do my AFF progression there,but Mandy is my SDU coach (isn't she the best?) Maybe one of these days I'll actually get my license lol but right now I'm taking a break for personal reasons.Too bad you won't be there for SkyFest. Welcome to DZ.com. "...just an earthbound misfit, I." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
b1jercat 0 #15 July 21, 2003 The wallet for sure, do-over no big deal it's all good. glad you made it home ok. blue skies jerry Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChefJoeR 0 #16 July 25, 2003 You know it is funny, I am more scared of getting hurt on the way to and from the dropzone than I am in the air with other jumpers. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slotperfect 7 #17 July 25, 2003 Wow! I'm glad you survived the boat ordeal! Welcome to the sport and to the forums! I wish you quick and successful training and a long skydiving career! Arrive Safely John Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
