mber 0 #1 October 24, 2007 Hi all... Initially tried to get into the skydiving back in the late 80's out in Perris. After a few days of getting scrubbed due to winds... shipped off to Okinawa where scuba diving became the focus. Finally did a static in Maricopa AZ about 7 years ago. It was more of a dare with the guys that lived in my 'cult' de sac. It was great but I didn't have the means to really indulge. We relocated to Virginia about six months ago and there are limited opportunities for me to SCUBA or ATV... so I have been looking for another hobby. Apparently my (very thoughtful, generous and beautiful) wife noticed the Orange airport as we were at the tail-end of our mad-dash cross-country 4 day relocation trek and also saw that SkyDive Orange was there. This put the thought into her head to surprise me with the best B-day present ever! I recently turned 39 and was presented with a gift-wrapped SIM with a certificate in it stating that I was paid up through getting my 'A'. Went out to SkyDive Orange last weekend and began what I hope is a very long and rewarding relationship with the sport. Look forward to seeing and learning from y'all in the future... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Peej 0 #2 October 24, 2007 Hot damn, paid up through your A? That's awesome! I hope whenever she asks you to do something around the house now, you hop to it! Enjoy it! Advertisio Rodriguez / Sky Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
andm31 0 #3 October 24, 2007 Hi! That's so cool! Welcome to something great, just stick with it and you'll see why :)Blue skies! Anders Samuelsson www.anderssamuelsson.se Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cjsgrlsx3 0 #4 October 24, 2007 Mine was also a birthday present, but from my father! Isn't life grand! I just got my license in August and was hoping to make a trip to Orange sometime soon! Congrats and Happy Birthday! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 35 #5 October 24, 2007 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
peregrinerose 0 #6 October 24, 2007 Wow, you must have the most amazing wife in the history of non-skydiving spouses!! You'll be the envy of every man on the DZ! I've never been to Orange, but have a lot of friends that work and jump there, you'll love them all. Do or do not, there is no try -Yoda Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slingerapie 0 #7 October 24, 2007 Wow what a great present !! Up till your A... pfewww lucky dude !! Agree with the previous post... about the house chores... My boyfriend gave me a tandem for my b-day which got me to want to jump for myself... thought he would regret his present because of that.... LOL. (he doesnt regret it though!!!)Don't try to live forever, you will not succeed! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
taylor.freefall 0 #8 October 24, 2007 it sucks being me Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slingerapie 0 #9 October 24, 2007 Quote it sucks being me why???Don't try to live forever, you will not succeed! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airathanas 0 #10 October 24, 2007 Quote it sucks being me You know envy is one of the seven deadly sins.... Congrats man! Welcome to the world of not-so-perfect airplanes!http://3ringnecklace.com/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mber 0 #11 October 25, 2007 She might do a tandem some time down the road. She is more of a horse nut, so I do not see her diverting potential boarding $$$ to the cause... I have to agree... she is a keeper for sure. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
