thrillstalker 0 #1 February 4, 2011 has this happened to anyone else. it seems that the longer i skydive the more whuffo friends i lose. every time the group gets together i am either skydiving or broke/saving money for skydiving. what to do..."Never grow a wishbone, where your backbone ought to be." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CSpenceFLY 1 #2 February 4, 2011 The work friend is over used but I will suggest you keep a little balance in your life. You will last longer in the sport Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
futuredivot 0 #3 February 4, 2011 You could always post on an internet forum so everyone will know what a cool, hardcore skydiver you are.You are only as strong as the prey you devour Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy9o8 0 #4 February 4, 2011 Quote The work friend is over used Not if you let him think he's advancing his career. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thrillstalker 0 #5 February 4, 2011 QuoteYou could always post on an internet forum so everyone will know what a cool, hardcore skydiver you are. shit i have 82 jumps in a year and a half. not hardcore at all. i haven't lost all my friends, just some of the ones i used to see on weekends and special occasions. i am trying to find out if this has happened to a lot of people."Never grow a wishbone, where your backbone ought to be." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #6 February 4, 2011 True friends can not [easily] be lost. (.)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
popsjumper 2 #7 February 4, 2011 Quoteit seems that the longer i skydive the more whuffo friends i lose. One of the perks of skydiving.My reality and yours are quite different. I think we're all Bozos on this bus. Falcon5232, SCS8170, SCSA353, POPS9398, DS239 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
popsjumper 2 #8 February 4, 2011 Quote You could always post on an internet forum so everyone will know what a cool, hardcore skydiver you are. pot...kettle My reality and yours are quite different. I think we're all Bozos on this bus. Falcon5232, SCS8170, SCSA353, POPS9398, DS239 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,121 #9 February 4, 2011 I think we should cross-reference this thread with the "what have you sold to skydive" one over in General. 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
futuredivot 0 #10 February 4, 2011 Not so much-been pretty clear that I don't have any plans to ever jump again, Never did eat and breath the hobby (I refuse to call anything that I can do competently a 'sport') You are only as strong as the prey you devour Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
anthonyfellows 0 #11 February 4, 2011 QuoteQuoteYou could always post on an internet forum so everyone will know what a cool, hardcore skydiver you are. shit i have 82 jumps in a year and a half. not hardcore at all. i haven't lost all my friends, just some of the ones i used to see on weekends and special occasions. i am trying to find out if this has happened to a lot of people. If you're not having sex with them, why does it matter?Serious relationships turn into work after a few weeks and I already got a fucking job :) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ H.A.F. = Hard As Fuck ... Goddamn Amateurs Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shotgun 1 #12 February 4, 2011 Maybe they're not real impressed with being called "whuffos." I think this is just part of life in general, nothing directly to do with skydiving. As our interests change, we often make new friends and become distant from old friends. We tend to spend time with people who have interests in common with us. The close friends who are like family will still be there even if we see them less often. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thrillstalker 0 #13 February 4, 2011 Quote Maybe they're not real impressed with being called "whuffos." I think this is just part of life in general, nothing directly to do with skydiving. As our interests change, we often make new friends and become distant from old friends. We tend to spend time with people who have interests in common with us. The close friends who are like family will still be there even if we see them less often. that makes sense. i am 23 and people are finishing school, moving, getting married, and just in general busy."Never grow a wishbone, where your backbone ought to be." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heatmiser 0 #14 February 4, 2011 Funny, I went gaga for skydiving the first 2 years, now that I am finding more balance, I'm gaining "whuffo" friends! What you say is reflective of your knowledge...HOW ya say it is reflective of your experience. Airtwardo Someone's going to be spanked! Hopefully, it will be me. Skymama Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
beekay 0 #15 February 5, 2011 QuoteTrue friends can not [easily] be lost. +1 Pretty definitive really. The real ones will always be around enjoy the rest as aquaintances while you can. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
popsjumper 2 #16 February 5, 2011 Quote Not so much-been pretty clear that I don't have any plans to ever jump again, Our loss. Quote Never did eat and breath the hobby Well, I gotta say you had the eating part down pat. Quote (I refuse to call anything that I can do competently a 'sport') Do I recall you once called sex a sport? My reality and yours are quite different. I think we're all Bozos on this bus. Falcon5232, SCS8170, SCSA353, POPS9398, DS239 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 212 #17 February 5, 2011 Quotelosing whuffo friendsQuote hmmm - just put a bowl of boring ass activity out and they will show back up.I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites popsjumper 2 #18 February 5, 2011 QuoteTrue friends can not [easily] be lost. Mitch is the type of guy who will have friends no matter where he goes or what he does.My reality and yours are quite different. I think we're all Bozos on this bus. Falcon5232, SCS8170, SCSA353, POPS9398, DS239 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites futuredivot 0 #19 February 5, 2011 Quote Quote True friends can not [easily] be lost. Mitch is the type of guy who will have friends no matter where he goes or what he does. Yeah, but people seem to like you...people are weirdYou are only as strong as the prey you devour Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites stayhigh 2 #20 February 5, 2011 Watch, later on you'll even lose your new skydiving friends because they started to go jump at different dz.Bernie Sanders for President 2016 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites JohnMitchell 14 #21 February 5, 2011 Quote that makes sense. i am 23 and people are finishing school, moving, getting married, and just in general busy. You can skydive and do both. Just choose your mate wisely. Don't worry about whuffo friends. Skydiver friends are better. You'll have enough whuffo friends to get by. Just don't tell 'em a bunch of jump stories. They really can't relate. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites LongWayToFall 0 #22 February 5, 2011 Your age has a lot to do with it. I am about the same, and lots of friends just disappear for the reasons you listed. They get busy with real jobs and turn into cubical slaves etc etc. It happens. If they really are your friend, make an effort to hang out with them. Some of my best friends I don't see very often, hence I don't get burned out on them, and I am genuinely stoked to see them again. If skydiving makes you happy, keep doing it. As long as you make an effort to hang with people, no big deal. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites popsjumper 2 #23 February 5, 2011 Quote ...been pretty clear that I don't have any plans to ever jump again, Well, if you ever get a hankerin' and change your mind, I want you to come here...We'll have a 'Divot Jumps Free Day on me. We'll even make let somebody jump with you. My reality and yours are quite different. I think we're all Bozos on this bus. Falcon5232, SCS8170, SCSA353, POPS9398, DS239 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites popsjumper 2 #24 February 5, 2011 You guys are all missing the point because you don't know the guy. What he's really sayin' is, "I ain't getting laid as much as I used to."My reality and yours are quite different. I think we're all Bozos on this bus. Falcon5232, SCS8170, SCSA353, POPS9398, DS239 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites futuredivot 0 #25 February 5, 2011 Quote What he's really sayin' is, "I ain't getting laid as much as I used to." When did he get married?You are only as strong as the prey you devour Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 Next Page 1 of 2 Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0 Go To Topic Listing
popsjumper 2 #18 February 5, 2011 QuoteTrue friends can not [easily] be lost. Mitch is the type of guy who will have friends no matter where he goes or what he does.My reality and yours are quite different. I think we're all Bozos on this bus. Falcon5232, SCS8170, SCSA353, POPS9398, DS239 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
futuredivot 0 #19 February 5, 2011 Quote Quote True friends can not [easily] be lost. Mitch is the type of guy who will have friends no matter where he goes or what he does. Yeah, but people seem to like you...people are weirdYou are only as strong as the prey you devour Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stayhigh 2 #20 February 5, 2011 Watch, later on you'll even lose your new skydiving friends because they started to go jump at different dz.Bernie Sanders for President 2016 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnMitchell 14 #21 February 5, 2011 Quote that makes sense. i am 23 and people are finishing school, moving, getting married, and just in general busy. You can skydive and do both. Just choose your mate wisely. Don't worry about whuffo friends. Skydiver friends are better. You'll have enough whuffo friends to get by. Just don't tell 'em a bunch of jump stories. They really can't relate. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LongWayToFall 0 #22 February 5, 2011 Your age has a lot to do with it. I am about the same, and lots of friends just disappear for the reasons you listed. They get busy with real jobs and turn into cubical slaves etc etc. It happens. If they really are your friend, make an effort to hang out with them. Some of my best friends I don't see very often, hence I don't get burned out on them, and I am genuinely stoked to see them again. If skydiving makes you happy, keep doing it. As long as you make an effort to hang with people, no big deal. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
popsjumper 2 #23 February 5, 2011 Quote ...been pretty clear that I don't have any plans to ever jump again, Well, if you ever get a hankerin' and change your mind, I want you to come here...We'll have a 'Divot Jumps Free Day on me. We'll even make let somebody jump with you. My reality and yours are quite different. I think we're all Bozos on this bus. Falcon5232, SCS8170, SCSA353, POPS9398, DS239 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
popsjumper 2 #24 February 5, 2011 You guys are all missing the point because you don't know the guy. What he's really sayin' is, "I ain't getting laid as much as I used to."My reality and yours are quite different. I think we're all Bozos on this bus. Falcon5232, SCS8170, SCSA353, POPS9398, DS239 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
futuredivot 0 #25 February 5, 2011 Quote What he's really sayin' is, "I ain't getting laid as much as I used to." When did he get married?You are only as strong as the prey you devour Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
