andyvaughn 0 #1 May 3, 2010 I finally finished my levels today! It only took 10 times to complete 7 levels, (my first 4 jumps were tandems, I was pretty horrified of the parachute for a bit there - had to do several tandems just to make sure I could make peace with that stretch of nylon). I had great instructors, who worked hard with helping me get past my fears and mind lock, and stuck with me even when my brain kept suggesting that there was no way in hell I could do this! I got to take my first true solo jump today, what amazing freedom to leave the plane by myself, do what I wanted, and have the knowledge that in just a few jumps I've been given the ability to save myself. That solo jump was sheer magic, did some flips, 360's, enjoyed the view of the ocean and islands, and assure you had a shit eating grin from 13.5 to sea level! I LOVE skydiving! Andrea Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skycamefalling 0 #2 May 3, 2010 Congrats on your jumps and welcome to a new way of life and to the forums. Hope you have deep pockets Speedracer~I predict that Michael Jackson will rise from the dead. And that a giant radioactive duck will emerge from the ocean and eat Baltimore. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 35 #3 May 3, 2010 Congrats! Now, get your A license! 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
jim_32766 0 #4 May 3, 2010 That first totally solo jump is pretty cool and it sounds like you enjoyed every foot of it! Congratuations on the accomplishment. The meaning of life . . . is to make life have meaning. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
andyvaughn 0 #5 May 3, 2010 Quote Congrats! Now, get your A license! I'm on my way to my A! 10 (or so) more jumps and I'm there! Andrea Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thrillstalker 0 #6 May 3, 2010 congratulation on finishing your aff and welcome to the sky!"Never grow a wishbone, where your backbone ought to be." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
emmiwy 0 #7 May 4, 2010 Quote Quote Congrats! Now, get your A license! I'm on my way to my A! 10 (or so) more jumps and I'm there! Andrea Congratulations Andrea! If you think it's fun now, wait until you're licensed! :) In which case don't be a stranger if you ever make it down to Elsinore. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
99funnymonkeys 0 #8 May 4, 2010 awesome! i'm right there behind ya! congrats! :)brand new to the sport :0) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
andyvaughn 0 #9 May 5, 2010 Quote Quote Quote Congrats! Now, get your A license! I'm on my way to my A! 10 (or so) more jumps and I'm there! Andrea Congratulations Andrea! If you think it's fun now, wait until you're licensed! :) In which case don't be a stranger if you ever make it down to Elsinore. I will Emily! I'd love to venture out of the nest one day soon, right now I'm feeling pretty cozy at my DZ - and still sort of clinging to my instructors tail feathers, but, gaining more confidence by the jump! I'd love to meet you in person and share some airspace - and thanks for all your emails and encouragement along the way. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
