pchapman 261 #451 September 23, 2012 I liked the line in a comment of yours, that you "pushed the definition of 'landing'". There's a sig line in something like that... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Namowal 0 #452 September 23, 2012 Quote One catch: on your lists of what injuries you didn't suffer you have "laceration." Umm... yeah, you got that when the bone protruded from your arm. D'oh! That's a good point, considering they stapled shut the hole it made. That being said, it was a small cut. A laceration-lite, I say. Quote However, (in response to your p.s. above), I think you portrayed your comparative situation quite nicely. Definitely not smug! You are absolutely correct. In the realm of what could go wrong, you have the right perspective. Heal up fast! Can't wait to see you back in the sky.T Thanks. :) Quote My blog with the skydiving duck cartoons. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Namowal 0 #453 September 23, 2012 Quote cute...love this kinda stuff. ...btw, on first glance I thought the big line said "I didn't get married or killed!" Heh heh.My blog with the skydiving duck cartoons. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Namowal 0 #454 September 23, 2012 Quote I liked the line in a comment of yours, that you "pushed the definition of 'landing'". There's a sig line in something like that... Thanks. Good point. That or "I didn't get married or killed" My blog with the skydiving duck cartoons. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Abedy 0 #455 September 24, 2012 Quote Here's the latest one: How I Broke My Arm & Leg, Part II: Lucky Ducky Here's why I didn't get too unglued about my accident. I'm not glad it happened, but I remember that it could have been way worse. p.s. I'm hoping this doesn't come across as me being smug that I "only" got somewhat hurt. Very nice one, again. I liked the Frida Kahlo Duck. I think there is a museum with a collection of "Duckitised Portraits" - it definitely would fit in there, nice work! I also liked the Switzerland Duck climbing up the mountain and the evil capricorns (Alpine ibex) loitering on your way to the top... BTW, Duck wearing Lederhosen (leather shorts) - it's Oktoberfest time! Already had a beer or two? Your "I'm pretty well off considered it could have been much much worse" finishing picture is also a good one to think about. Nothing smug, on the contrary I dare to say. I hope you're progressing fast. Just being curious: Do the surgeons want to remove your Borg implants or are you (like me) going to become an airport metal detector trigger? Hehe hehe. As for the "I pushed the limits of landing" - it not only happens to ducks but also to swans, see pic attached. (Reads in English: My landing speed's too high! Sh*t, sh*t, sh*t!"The sky is not the limit. The ground is. The Society of Skydiving Ducks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Namowal 0 #456 September 24, 2012 Quote Very nice one, again. I liked the Frida Kahlo Duck. I think there is a museum with a collection of "Duckitised Portraits" - it definitely would fit in there, nice work! Thanks. At first I thought it would be a stretch to have cast Frida as the "You think YOU have problems!?" person, but I she seems to be a hit. And I had fun drawing her. Quote I hope you're progressing fast. Just being curious: Do the surgeons want to remove your Borg implants or are you (like me) going to become an airport metal detector trigger? Hehe hehe. I think I have the parts for good. This should liven things up at the airport security lines. Quote As for the "I pushed the limits of landing" - it not only happens to ducks but also to swans, see pic attached. (Reads in English: My landing speed's too high! Sh*t, sh*t, sh*t!" Now that's funny! My blog with the skydiving duck cartoons. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BKS60 0 #457 September 25, 2012 It wont help you heal any faster but at least you will know there are others like you. Just made my 17 and 18th jump and also my first and second landings on my feet!!!! I have already had my first reserve ride (and that's nothing to be bragging about) do to my poor stability! But since you included the Swiss theme at least I have a fellow jumper who is Swiss and she has been kind enough to start teaching me how to speak Swiss (at my slow pace)!!! So get well and continue to falshirm springe!! (parachute jump) Damn I hope I got that right!!"You don't get many warnings in this sport before you get damaged" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Abedy 0 #458 September 27, 2012 I just happened to find the following video which proves we ducks are daredevils, but usually very careful ones - clicky. It's quite a miracle that accidents happen to us, must have been statistical irregularities? Ah, and I just found a nice pic that shows how you should address "Mr Inner Critic" if he once again tries to diss you. (It's NOT a photoshop job, just a flower, but looks hilarious!) The sky is not the limit. The ground is. The Society of Skydiving Ducks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Namowal 0 #459 September 27, 2012 Quote It wont help you heal any faster but at least you will know there are others like you. Thanks- that's always good to know. Quote I just happened to find the following video which proves we ducks are daredevils, but usually very careful ones - It's quite a miracle that accidents happen to us, must have been statistical irregularities? That was cute! Quote Ah, and I just found a nice pic that shows how you should address "Mr Inner Critic" if he once again tries to diss you. (It's NOT a photoshop job, just a flower, but looks hilarious!) Heh heh- that's funny. My blog with the skydiving duck cartoons. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Namowal 0 #460 September 27, 2012 Another funny bird video. I think they're doing a tribute to my crash landing. Not sure what the narrator is saying...My blog with the skydiving duck cartoons. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pchapman 261 #461 September 27, 2012 Quote Not sure what the narrator is saying... At the start: "But even then, the parents are not far away" I'm guessing those were young birds learning to fly. That was sort of a "swooping hurts" video for birds. (You do have a bit of German on your blog webpage?!) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #462 September 28, 2012 Quote Another funny bird video. I think they're doing a tribute to my crash landing. Not sure what the narrator is saying... The bird world is making fun of youYou are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Namowal 0 #463 September 28, 2012 Quote Quote Not sure what the narrator is saying... (You do have a bit of German on your blog webpage?!) Yes, but that's about the only German I know.My blog with the skydiving duck cartoons. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Namowal 0 #464 September 28, 2012 Quote The bird world is making fun of you I thought they looked a rather smug...My blog with the skydiving duck cartoons. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Abedy 0 #465 September 28, 2012 Continues: Again, encouraging shouts to do the last steps. (OK, the verb got cut, but can't be any other word ) The sky is not the limit. The ground is. The Society of Skydiving Ducks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Abedy 0 #466 September 28, 2012 These ducks have a hard time walking on ice clicky This video shows why we shouldn't jump in high winds... The sky is not the limit. The ground is. The Society of Skydiving Ducks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jclalor 12 #467 September 28, 2012 QuoteQuoteAnother funny bird video. I think they're doing a tribute to my crash landing. Not sure what the narrator is saying... The one little guy doesn't to a half bad Corliss impersonation. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Namowal 0 #468 September 28, 2012 Quote These ducks have a hard time walking on ice clicky This video shows why we shouldn't jump in high winds... Good ones.I also found a photo of "me" in rehab. Looks like they got the date wrong, but otherwise it's familiar...My blog with the skydiving duck cartoons. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nanook 1 #469 September 29, 2012 Quote Quote These ducks have a hard time walking on ice clicky This video shows why we shouldn't jump in high winds... Good ones.I also found a photo of "me" in rehab. Looks like they got the date wrong, but otherwise it's familiar... So um. . .*cough* *ahem*. . .Do you have Aflac?_____________________________ "The trouble with quotes on the internet is that you can never know if they are genuine" - Abraham Lincoln Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldwomanc6 38 #470 September 29, 2012 Quote Quote Quote These ducks have a hard time walking on ice clicky This video shows why we shouldn't jump in high winds... Good ones.I also found a photo of "me" in rehab. Looks like they got the date wrong, but otherwise it's familiar... So um. . .*cough* *ahem*. . .Do you have Aflac? Groan! [roll eyes] [roll eyes] We, as a group, are so slow, It took this long for someone to catch it! Jennifer, I hope you are doing well and progressing on target. lisa WSCR 594 FB 1023 CBDB 9 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Namowal 0 #471 September 29, 2012 Quote Quote Quote Quote These ducks have a hard time walking on ice clicky This video shows why we shouldn't jump in high winds... Good ones.I also found a photo of "me" in rehab. Looks like they got the date wrong, but otherwise it's familiar... So um. . .*cough* *ahem*. . .Do you have Aflac? Groan! [roll eyes] [roll eyes] We, as a group, are so slow, It took this long for someone to catch it! Jennifer, I hope you are doing well and progressing on target. Thanks! I don't have anyone to compare myself with but I think I'm doing well. Still can't do much with the busted arm (I was told not to mess with it,) but I've been excercising the "bad" leg and it's getting much more flexible. My blog with the skydiving duck cartoons. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Namowal 0 #472 October 6, 2012 New Post: My adventures in rehab, returning home, and with getting back on my duck feet. p.s. It will still be a while before I'm cleared to jump, but at least I'm getting around.My blog with the skydiving duck cartoons. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldwomanc6 38 #473 October 6, 2012 So happy to see the progress. Keep at it, and you'll be in the air before you know it! lisa WSCR 594 FB 1023 CBDB 9 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
normiss 620 #474 October 6, 2012 You're doing great! Keep it up! (why don't we have a duck emoticon???) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wolfriverjoe 1,340 #475 October 6, 2012 Quote You're doing great! Keep it up! (why don't we have a duck emoticon???) Maybe because we've only been "Duckzone.com" for a little over a year."There are NO situations which do not call for a French Maid outfit." Lucky McSwervy "~ya don't GET old by being weak & stupid!" - Airtwardo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites