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[rcberryjr 0]

Hello, my name is Robby. I made my first tandem a few weeks ago and all I can think about is getting into AFF. I'm spending hours and hours watching videos, reading articles, and looking at pictures. Sadly, I can't afford it as of now. I'm going crazy. Any advice?

[skymama 35]

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

[RonRandomguy 0]

Bro, you are in luck, because I have got lots of advice for you!!!

***** Disclaimer *****
(Do not take any of this advice, as it seems that the adviser has completely lost his mind! Furthermore, taking any of this advice is likely to cause you serious financial and legal problems, and possibly even death. DO NOT DO ANY OF THE FOLLOWING SUGGESTED IDEAS!!!)

1) Knock over a liquor store. [Don't forget to grab some beer while your there though, to supply the DZ once you've graduated.]

2) Put on a mask, preferably one of an ex-president, and then rob banks. [It worked pretty good for the guys in the movie, "Point Break"....well, at least until he got caught and had to kill himself.]

3) Kidnap someone famous, and then demand a ridiculously large ransom for their release.

4) Become a crack dealer. [But, make sure that you only sell them little cut-up pieces of soap. I hear it looks the same, and you won't be contributing to the drug problems of today's youth.]

5) Become a male prostitute, or a porn star....although, be prepared, you may have to do some things that you're not particularly proud of.

...and finally,

6) You can sell blood plasma to earn money...but, make sure that you don't do it at least 5 hours prior to jumping, and make sure you eat the cookies, and drink the juice that they give you. It helps build your blood sugar levels back up.


***** Disclaimer *****
(OK, so the guy who was writing the above advice has been subdued, and the following advice is probably a bit more acceptable....or, at least it's sane and reasonable advice.)
1) I know it's a lot of money up-front, but if there is anyway that you are able to pay for the whole jump package at once, (jumps 1-25), then it will be cheaper in the long run. I think I paid about $1,800 for jumps 2-25, since I did my AFF level 1 jump at another place.

2) I don't know anything about you, or your interests, but if you happen to be into physical fitness at all, then you could consider becoming a 'Beachbody' coach. They're the people that make the P90X, Insanity, Turbo Jam, etc... programs. It may not make you rich, but if you're outgoing, and know enough people who are interested in getting into shape, it might be an option. I don't do it anymore, because I just don't have the time, since I'm in school full-time right now. But, if it's something that you would like to know about, then let me know, and we can talk on the phone, just send me a message.

3) Or, you could take 'skymama's advice, which is probably the best advice. It would not only pay you, but you would also be surrounded by skydiver's, and you could gain a lot of knowledge in the meantime.

Alright, so I know that this reply wasn't all that helpful, but hopefully it was at least somewhat entertaining. I hope you are able to find a way to get into the AFF program bro, I'm sure you'll love it. Take care, and have a good one.

Ron

Life's not permanent, don't take it too seriously! :-)

[rcberryjr 0]

I'd definitely be interested in being a packer as that's a skill I'd have to learn anyway. Any suggestions on how to contact the DZ and get the chance to do that?

Ron - I'll have to try some of your advice...maybe...

[popsjumper 2]

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Any suggestions on how to contact the DZ and get the chance to do that?

Phones work rather nicely.

My reality and yours are quite different.
I think we're all Bozos on this bus.
Falcon5232, SCS8170, SCSA353, POPS9398, DS239

[RonRandomguy 0]

@ PopsJumper: Hey, has anyone ever told you that you're a bit of a smarta$$?? Just messing with you bro, you know I think you're awesome. Hey, by the way, I've ordered the 5 DVD set, 'Survival Video Series' from ChutingStar, so I should be ready to answer any and all questions that you may have for me, when we see each other again. As a matter of fact, I'll even bet that you won't be able to ask me a question about EP's that will stump me. Go ahead, give it your best shot!!! OK, I guess I'm being a bit of a smara$$ now too, huh?

PS- I haven't forgot about my 'payment', for graduating AFF, which I will have with me when I come back...hopefully next weekend. See you soon, and I'll be ready for you.

Life's not permanent, don't take it too seriously! :-)