peek 20 #1 June 13, 2012 You know that feeling you get on certain days? You know that you should be remembering something. Today is the day! 31 years ago my friend suggested that we make a parachute jump, and being wild and crazy 20 something year old guys, we did it. Round parachutes and all. I may not get 31 more years, but I'm going to go until they make me stop. It has been very rewarding. Should I admit to the concept of "lifestyle"? :) I have had this on a web page for quite a while, but (for your amusement) I guess today would be a good day to introduce it to those of you who have never seen it. Man, I'm glad we have ram-air parachutes now. 6/13/81, Sparta, IL, Archway Skydiving Centre: http://www.skydivestlouisarea.com/peekfjc.htm The parent page: http://www.skydivestlouisarea.com/peeksa.htm Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Abedy 0 #2 June 13, 2012 Quote Man, I'm glad we have ram-air parachutes now. 6/13/81, Sparta, IL, Archway Skydiving Centre: http://www.skydivestlouisarea.com/peekfjc.htm Congrats, impressive. I also started with rounds... but in 2001. After jump #5 (almost hit the runway after my instructor erm, didn't do his best job when spotting...) I decided to change the club; the helpless feeling dangling under that sluggish round is nothing you want to have... I can understand you 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
airtwardo 6 #3 June 13, 2012 Way to go n00b! I remember that plane well...if you would have started a few months earlier I probably would have been your instructor! Congrats Gary, and thanks for all you've given to the sport in those 31 short years! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 3 #4 June 13, 2012 Congratulations. Persistant little bugger, aren't you? quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnMitchell 14 #5 June 13, 2012 Congratulations, Gary. Yeah, I remember that old gear. I don't think I'd still be jumping if all I still had was T-10 with an 11-tu cutout. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theonlyski 3 #6 June 13, 2012 Hell of an accomplishment! Our DZO just had his 50th anniversary last weekend... Don't know how you old fuckers do it. "I may be a dirty pirate hooker...but I'm not about to go stand on the corner." iluvtofly DPH -7, TDS 578, Muff 5153, SCR 14890 I'm an asshole, and I approve this message Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airdvr 200 #7 June 13, 2012 Congratulations!Please don't dent the planet. Destinations by Roxanne Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
faulknerwn 37 #8 June 14, 2012 Laugh. We have a picture of my DZO on the wall of his first jump back in 1976. The 3 of them in the picture are all also covering their reserve handle!!! Laugh. His buddy who convinced him to do his first jump to impress a girl came back to the dz a couple years ago and did a tandem :). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LouDiamond 1 #9 June 14, 2012 Congrats! "It's just skydiving..additional drama is not required" Some people dream about flying, I live my dream SKYMONKEY PUBLISHING Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snowwhite 0 #10 June 16, 2012 I am sure that I am not the only one who is very happy that you took up skydiving 31 years ago. If you hadn't, I wouldn't have ever had a reason to meet you, and my life would be less for it!skydiveTaylorville.org [email protected] Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
strife 0 #11 June 16, 2012 awesome wish I stated 20 years ago Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyh2omedic 0 #12 June 16, 2012 Congratulations"You can't teach what you don't know and you can't lead where you won't go" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimmytavino 16 #14 June 17, 2012 QuoteI am sure that I am not the only one who is very happy that you took up skydiving 31 years ago. If you hadn't, I wouldn't have ever had a reason to meet you, and my life would be less for it! well THERE you GO !!!! what a thoughtful and sweet comment.... That is what the sport is all about. Congrats Mr. Peek !!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tkhayes 140 #15 June 17, 2012 3 months behind you - September 13, 1981, Gananoque ON, Paracommander IAD jump wow, Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
livendive 8 #16 June 18, 2012 Congrats Gary. You're old. On July 8th I'll hit 17 years and thus become legal in some states. Blues, Dave"I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,155 #17 June 18, 2012 QuoteCongrats Gary. You're oldHe's a puppy. This month marks my 37th anniversary, and I'm not old. So there. Wendy P.There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 6 #18 June 18, 2012 Quote Quote Congrats Gary. You're old He's a puppy. This month marks my 37th anniversary, and I'm not old. So there. Wendy P. COOL! Next month marks MY 37th...so I guess I'm not old either?! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,155 #19 June 18, 2012 Oh my Wendy P.There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 34 #20 June 18, 2012 Quote Congrats Gary. You're old. On July 8th I'll hit 17 years and thus become legal in some states. Blues, Dave I'll be legal just about anywhere this month I guess.... 19 years this coming Saturday! "Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
virgin-burner 1 #21 June 18, 2012 i've just had my 5th last week.. congrats! “Some may never live, but the crazy never die.” -Hunter S. Thompson "No. Try not. Do... or do not. There is no try." -Yoda Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Krip 2 #22 June 20, 2012 Hi Mr Peek Congrats on your first 31 yr's.One Jump Wonder Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
