frontloop33 1 #1 September 11, 2011 Hi! do you have trouble with your girlfriend, who is NOT skydiving, when you hang around your DZ at least one day per weekend? Or does she accept your passion without any complaints? Or do you have any deals (that might be expensive), like "I go skydiving, you go shopping" to "keep her quiet"? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #2 September 11, 2011 Always have a reserve (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TriGirl 278 #3 September 11, 2011 I've given this advice before, and I'll say it again... teach her how to pack!See the upside, and always wear your parachute! -- Christopher Titus Shut Up & Jump! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydiver30960 0 #4 September 11, 2011 I was a skydiver before I became seriously involved with my girlfriend (now wife). She never bothered me or complained once about all the days I spent (and will spend) at the DZ. I guess that's one of the reasons I married her. I understand that some folks (especially those with families) need to make compromises and can't be out at the DZ as much as they want to. I can even see how some folks may have a spoken or unspoken "you spend some time at the DZ, but I want my time too" with their SOs. But if you're finding you need to make complicated deals and arrangements requiring a calendar, bus schedules, a tide chart, and a sundial then it's time to choose between her or skydiving, because at that point "both" isn't going to work. Elvisio "glad I learned this lesson the easy way" Rodriguez Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BoogeyMan 0 #5 September 11, 2011 It's all about her wanting the power in the relationship. Dump her. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 35 #6 September 11, 2011 Normiss went to the dz to do tandems yesterday and I stayed home. I was even wanting him to come home earlier than he did (and I'm a skydiver and know what it's like!), but mostly because I was bored. I did go shopping, but I spent my own money. I think it would help if you would call her at the end of the jumping day to tell her you're safely on the ground and then give her a rough estimate of how long you're going to hang out afterwards. Then, actually come home when you say you will! And, don't do what Normiss did yesterday; he walked in the door and pulled out a piece of paper out of his pocket and said, "I don't want to lose this chick's number!" 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
JackC1 0 #7 September 11, 2011 Tell your girlfriend that if she doesn't let you skydive, you'll still love her. And you'll miss her very much. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 6 #8 September 11, 2011 Bring her out to the Dz with you, you won't lose your girlfriend....only your turn. ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squirrel 0 #9 September 11, 2011 I met a girl at the dropzone who's ex-boyfriend would complain about her being at the DZ all day.... thank goodness he complained, and that she dumped him. Cause she now is my wife! ________________________________ Where is Darwin when you need him? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZigZagMarquis 8 #10 September 11, 2011 Quote And, don't do what Normiss did yesterday; he walked in the door and pulled out a piece of paper out of his pocket and said, "I don't want to lose this chick's number!" Did you check first to make sure it wasn't your number? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnMitchell 14 #11 September 11, 2011 Quote Normiss went to the dz to do tandems yesterday and I stayed home. V and I do it that way sometimes, esp. if the DZ is gonna be slammed with tandems. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZigZagMarquis 8 #12 September 11, 2011 Quote Quote Normiss went to the dz to do tandems yesterday and I stayed home. V and I do it that way sometimes, esp. if the DZ is gonna be slammed with tandems. You stay home and she goest to the DZ to do Tandmes? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dgm458 0 #13 September 11, 2011 My immediate fascination with the sport is partly what led to my then wife (who did one tandem) becoming my ex-wife. She didn't want me in the sport like I was...not because of a fear of getting hurt but because I spent the entire day at the dz. Took some time off from the sport because of the divorce and got back in this year. Still looking for that girl that doesn't mind me going to the dz all day.-------------------------------------------------- Failure to prepare is preparing to fail Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dragon2 0 #14 September 11, 2011 Heck, I'm looking for a GUY who doesn't mind... ciel bleu, Saskia Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dgm458 0 #15 September 11, 2011 If we only lived a little closer. I'm ok with long distance relationships, but I think 4,850 miles (7,805 km) is a bit much.-------------------------------------------------- Failure to prepare is preparing to fail Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dragon2 0 #16 September 11, 2011 Quote If we only lived a little closer. I'm ok with long distance relationships, but I think 4,850 miles (7,805 km) is a bit much. ciel bleu, Saskia Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 35 #17 September 11, 2011 QuoteV and I do it that way sometimes, esp. if the DZ is gonna be slammed with tandems. And he also left at 6:30 am to drive across the state to go to Zhills. I don't get up that early just to skydive. I wander to the dz around 10 or so. It's the weekend!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
d_squared431 0 #18 September 11, 2011 Quote Quote V and I do it that way sometimes, esp. if the DZ is gonna be slammed with tandems. And he also left at 6:30 am to drive across the state to go to Zhills. I don't get up that early just to skydive. I wander to the dz around 10 or so. It's the weekend! Stop drinking all that wine at night and you will be able to get up early to go to the dz with Normis...TPM Sister#130ONTIG#1 I love vodka.I love vodka cause it rhymes with Tuaca~LisaH You having a clean thought is like billyvance having a clean post.iluvtofly Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peregrinerose 0 #19 September 11, 2011 My bf now husband jumped for 1.5 years before I started. I never complained about him being at the DZ. I only complained if he forgot to call me after he jumped to let me know he lived, because I was absolutely convinced that every DZ in the world was a place of dead people and carnage multiple times every weekend That said, I was at the DZ all weekend without him. Do or do not, there is no try -Yoda Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 35 #20 September 12, 2011 Quote Stop drinking all that wine at night and you will be able to get up early to go to the dz with Normis... lol...I really don't drink that much, I'm too concerned with calories. And, if I'm ever up after 11 pm, it's a special occasion. I do think that "hey, all is well" call at the end of the jump day is good to make for the person sitting at home.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
Squeak 17 #21 September 12, 2011 Quote I do think that "hey, all is well" call at the end of the jump day is good to make for the person sitting at home. Have done this since day one of my skydiving, before packing after last load of the day, I make a call to say all is wellYou 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
oldwomanc6 38 #22 September 12, 2011 Quote Quote I do think that "hey, all is well" call at the end of the jump day is good to make for the person sitting at home. Have done this since day one of my skydiving, before packing after last load of the day, I make a call to say all is well Good for you, I'm sure Mrs. Squeak appreciates it lisa WSCR 594 FB 1023 CBDB 9 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
3331 121 #23 September 12, 2011 Skydiving is the reason I've never married. Then again------- it could be my fault. I Jumped with the guys who invented Skydiving. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimmytavino 16 #24 September 12, 2011 me too..... as long as there have been cell phones, i always try to make the call to say,,,,,,,, I am "safe and sound and On the ground".... THEN she KNOWs that the real trouble will soon be starting!!!!!though i keep my wits about me cause' my 72 mile drive seems to always includes running past a trooper or two, who are shooting radar...and who Love to have a reason to stick their Nose....inside my vehicle....... ( those bastards!!!! ) I think it does bother her when i go and she DOEs get nervous.. but it isn't a nasty nervous it's a caring nervous... and still..... she can TELL when i NEED to make a jump or two...and never prevents my enjoyment of my hobby....she's a keeper......jimmy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theonlyski 3 #25 September 12, 2011 Quote Quote V and I do it that way sometimes, esp. if the DZ is gonna be slammed with tandems. And he also left at 6:30 am to drive across the state to go to Zhills. I don't get up that early just to skydive. I wander to the dz around 10 or so. It's the weekend! Well, move closer, z-hills and skydive Tampa are both 30 mins from me! (for the record, I sleep in on the weekends, 7:15 alarm. "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
