johnnyboy 0 #1 July 25, 2004 I just finished AFF 2 weeks ago, and I logged my 13th jump yesterday!!!! I must say, I have gotten so much more from this sport than I ever expected. The amazing people at the dropzone (Taft) have treated me like family. I stayed there the weekend I graduated AFF and partied with everyone. We drank beer, whiskey, and to-kill-ya, and talked about jumping until 2 in the morning! Its amazing how passionate everyone is and how we can all get along so well because we have such a huge passion in common! My first tandem was September 13, 2003, when we went for my brother's birthday. I was sooo addicted, that I got a group of 5 more friends and returned to Perris to make another tandem jump on 12/27/03. Soon after, I contemplated joining AFF, more for the challenge and the sense of confidence. On 2/15/04 (the day after Valentines, no I did not have one), I made my first jump. For the continuing months, I was very scared and thought of quitting. But, in the last 6 weeks, I did 8 of my 13 jumps, and gained such a passion, I really believe there is NOTHING more fun than flying with my body and my brain as the pilot. I have SOOO much to learn and so many places to jump at. I still get very nervous on the plane rides up and I still eat shit every time I land, but I still have a blast. I just wanted to join dropzone.com because to me, you are already my family. Skydiving seems to be the largest and friendliest fraternity in the world, and I dont ever want to leave. One big problem, though, is my jumping is going to be very limited shortly when I start law school in a couple of weeks. So, I will have to rely on YOU great people to keep me motivated :-) If anyone here lives in Los Angeles, please drop me an email. I would love to meet up for dinner or drink (especially if you are a cute girl :-)) Thank you all, and I hope to see you in the skies soon!!!!!!!!!!!!! YOU ALL ROCK! Oh, and before I go, let me leave you with the quote that has gotten me through life in the past year: "Far better it is to dare mighty things, to win glorious triumphs, although checkered by failure, than to take rank with those who neither suffer much nor enjoy much, because they live in the grey twilight that knows neither victory nor defeat" Theodore Roosevelt BLUE SKIES!!!!jumpers ARE better all around people than whuffos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 35 #2 July 25, 2004 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
loflyer 0 #3 July 26, 2004 Hey Johnny, I was wondering when I would see you on here. I got your message, but there was so much static, I coulndn't hear your phone #! Congradulations again on graduation & it was such a pleasure meeting your father as well. Everyone at Skydive Taft is so proud of you. YOU DID IT..... We will be out of the state for the next few weeks, but hope to see you before you start buckling down on the school books. Welcome to the forum, & hope to see you soon... Blue Skies! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
johnnyboy 0 #4 July 27, 2004 Andrea, Thanks for the reply. You are very friendly and sweet. Thank you Very typical of all the jumpers I have met. Where do you jump? Have you ever been to Taft? As soon as I get good enough to do some RW, we should jump Feel free to email or call mejumpers ARE better all around people than whuffos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
johnnyboy 0 #5 July 27, 2004 Lori!!! Thanks for teaching me and for keeping me calm. We have to get back in the air so I can get some more experience, and you have to practice with the camera on. My dad had a GREAT time with you and Andy. I have gone back twice since then, and the first thing my dad asked was if you guys were there. He said you showed him great hospitality, and you DEFINITELY made me feel at home. It was a great weekend, and I cant wait until the next time we can party like that at night, and jump all day!!! School for me starts 3 weeks from today. On August 6-8, I am thinking of coming out for the full weekend. Maybe you and Andy can be there?!? After that, I will be able to come out once every 3 or 4 weeks to do at least 1 jump ( I will definitely need the stress-relief ) Then in December, when the King-Air comes back, I plan on spending at least 2 weeks jumping there, knocking out my A license, and hopefully most of my B. Also, thanks to you, I talked to Ralph! I cant quite afford a new jumpsuit yet, so I gave him the measurements Andy took for me, and he is going to find me a used jumpsuit and helmet. Corky gave me a great deal on an Alti-3 , and thanks to you and Andy, I have goggles Also, the pictures came in!! You definitely captured the after party, but you arent in the pics!!!! Anyways, I got some doubles I will bring out when you guys are there. Keep me posted on when you will be there, and as soon as I get my license, I will come out to some new DZ's with you. My number is 818-259-1137. Call me so we can go to dinner. Other than that, thanks so much for the reply, and tell Andy I said hi. I cant wait to jump with you again!!! jumpers ARE better all around people than whuffos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 35 #6 July 27, 2004 QuoteYou are very friendly and sweet Thank you very much. QuoteWhere do you jump? Have you ever been to Taft? As soon as I get good enough to do some RW, we should jump I live and jump in FL most of the time. If you click on someone's screen name, you can find out their information if they have filled out their profile. Better work on your freeflying skills too, that's what I do most of the time. By the way, you might not want to post your phone number in the forums. You never know when some wise-ass, drunk dialers might decide to have a little fun with it. The PM feature on the site is a great way to send messages to people.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
johnnyboy 0 #7 July 28, 2004 I wont be in Florida for a while But I heard and read a lot about your home DZ!! I would love to check that out sometime.....but after some experience I definitely plan on learning to freefly. For now, however, I need to learn more bellyflying techniques. Let me know if you do make it to CA, and be sure to come out to Taft! Wouldnt you be coming out this way for the nationals anyway?? Let me know.....jumpers ARE better all around people than whuffos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
johnnyboy 0 #8 July 28, 2004 ANY ONE WANT TO COME JUMP WITH ME AT TAFT ON TUESDAY AUGUST 2???? They have some tandems early that morning so the pilot will be there. I told them I will come out to do a couple jumps. Any want to join me? I do suck, but we can have fun Let me know!!!!!jumpers ARE better all around people than whuffos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 35 #9 July 28, 2004 QuoteWouldnt you be coming out this way for the nationals anyway?? Let me know..... LOL...Nationals? Me? I'm just a fun jumper, I don't get out to the dz enough to be a competitor.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
johnnyboy 0 #10 July 28, 2004 I am going out, since its so close to home, to watch some the pros do their thing. I hope it will be fun I also forgot to thank you for your tip about the phone number. I will keep that in mind jumpers ARE better all around people than whuffos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
darksteppa1 0 #11 July 28, 2004 y0 Johnnyboy, droppin in to say what up, Congrats on your AFF graduation, BIG UPS TO SKYDIVE TAFT. you're soo right on that, taft does take care of you and, they do treat you like family. keep having fun. don't flare too high like you always say you do. which, i think you do just fine. and, keep flying those blue skie's dog! i'm most likely to go w/ you on August 2nd! p.s. regaurding your e-mail? hit me up at [email protected] you got my full support. your friend, Mash Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
loflyer 0 #12 July 29, 2004 Hey Johnny, we will be in Taft this weekend on Saturday. Are you coming out this weekend? Hope to see ya... Blue Skies Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites johnnyboy 0 #13 July 30, 2004 No I wont be coming out on the weekend. I just moved into my new apartment today and I have to settle in. I am coming on Tuesday if you can make it for a jump or two. What about in two weekends? If you go out then, I will come out for the entire weekend. Also, Andy can make me that video and you can practice with the camera on me Talk to you soon..........jumpers ARE better all around people than whuffos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites loflyer 0 #14 July 30, 2004 OK, Have a good weekend! We might be coming back out in two weeks, give us a call the week before to remind us. See ya in a couple weeks! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites David12597 0 #15 August 2, 2004 Congrats Johnny I hope to be where you are at one day in your skydiving career, it sounds like you are having a great time right now.. Goodluck with all you do and with school.. Peace bro David Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites johnnyboy 0 #16 August 3, 2004 David!!!! Congrats on joining AFF. I PROMISE you will be where I am at, which is by all means, not very far.Take it easy, John jumpers ARE better all around people than whuffos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0 Go To Topic Listing
johnnyboy 0 #13 July 30, 2004 No I wont be coming out on the weekend. I just moved into my new apartment today and I have to settle in. I am coming on Tuesday if you can make it for a jump or two. What about in two weekends? If you go out then, I will come out for the entire weekend. Also, Andy can make me that video and you can practice with the camera on me Talk to you soon..........jumpers ARE better all around people than whuffos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
loflyer 0 #14 July 30, 2004 OK, Have a good weekend! We might be coming back out in two weeks, give us a call the week before to remind us. See ya in a couple weeks! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites David12597 0 #15 August 2, 2004 Congrats Johnny I hope to be where you are at one day in your skydiving career, it sounds like you are having a great time right now.. Goodluck with all you do and with school.. Peace bro David Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites johnnyboy 0 #16 August 3, 2004 David!!!! Congrats on joining AFF. I PROMISE you will be where I am at, which is by all means, not very far.Take it easy, John jumpers ARE better all around people than whuffos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
David12597 0 #15 August 2, 2004 Congrats Johnny I hope to be where you are at one day in your skydiving career, it sounds like you are having a great time right now.. Goodluck with all you do and with school.. Peace bro David Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
johnnyboy 0 #16 August 3, 2004 David!!!! Congrats on joining AFF. I PROMISE you will be where I am at, which is by all means, not very far.Take it easy, John jumpers ARE better all around people than whuffos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
