Pammi 0 #1 January 28, 2008 Here are some pics from Sammi's first jump today - she's been waiting for 7 years to turn 16 and be able to do it. She obviously enjoyed it Now she's in a bit of a pickle - skydive, or car... Pammi Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lindsey 0 #2 January 28, 2008 OMG!!! The baby's all BIG and stuff. Y'all all look great! Congratulations. linz-- A conservative is just a liberal who's been mugged. A liberal is just a conservative who's been to jail Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NtheSeaOrSky 0 #3 January 28, 2008 DANG They grow up so fast!!! Life is not fair and there are no guarantees... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Remster 30 #4 January 28, 2008 Very cool.. Now if the parents could stop slacking off... Remster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pammi 0 #5 January 28, 2008 and a few more... And thank you John (slotperfect)!! You guys did such an amazing job! I had thought I'd seen all the pictures before we left - no way! Those are incredible. Thank you so much! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pammi 0 #6 January 28, 2008 Quote Very cool.. Now if the parents could stop slacking off... Who says we're slacking off - did you not see the 2 year old? ;) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slotperfect 7 #7 January 28, 2008 What an effortless and joyful tandem that was! Samantha was VERY switched on for a first time skydiver, especially at such a young age. I was very impressed by her being so at ease, so attentive, and not having to remind her about ANYTHING! It was an honor to be asked . . . you two were some of the first dotommers I got to know online, then eventually in person once you moved east. It was fantastic to see you again. Thanks for posting the pics . . . Kevin Carver (THERatBoy) was the camera flyer. It was great to be "in the groove" with him again; I had not been paired with him in a while. It was also nice to find myself in Bravo Sierra again as well - filling in while the PAC is in the hangar for its 100 hour inspection. Next? Arrive Safely John Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #8 January 28, 2008 Wow she's really grown up! Glad to see her get a good skydive in. Good picture of the family too. --"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnMitchell 16 #9 January 28, 2008 Great shots. Congratulations. Our pictures of our kids jumping are priceless. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACMESkydiver 0 #10 January 28, 2008 Wow what a beautimous girl...and she looks sooooo happy! congrats. ~Jaye Do not believe that possibly you can escape the reward of your action. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PLFKING 4 #11 January 28, 2008 That John......he ALWAYS gets to take the hotties out the door. Tell Sammie congrats. And you and Merrick need to get busy again......now you've got THREE jumpers and only two packers. Don "When in doubt I whip it out, I got me a rock-and-roll band. It's a free-for-all." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 35 #12 January 28, 2008 That's cool! I'm glad she had a good time. 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
cjsgrlsx3 0 #13 January 28, 2008 I love this thread. We are in the same boat. My daughter is "patiently" waiting until she turns 16 to go. And we will make the trip to Raeford to do it! What great pictures! I will show this thread to my daughter. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kris 0 #14 January 28, 2008 Holy wow!!!!It seems like just yesterday when her and Ty were just rambunctious DZ kids when we all used to jump together back in Oklahoma! I can't believe how fast they've grown. I hope our little Benjamin doesn't grow that fast!Give her a monkey hug from me and tell her I said Congrats!!! Sky, Muff Bro, Rodriguez Bro, and Bastion of Purity and Innocence!™ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mouth 0 #15 January 28, 2008 WOW...there is no way that is your daughter. She was just 13 last time I saw you guys. I guess they grow up fast....too fast sometimes. I love the family picture especially. It is good to see you guys well and happy. HUGS, Mouth -- Hot Mama At least you know where you stand even if it is in a pile of shit. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PLFXpert 0 #16 January 28, 2008 Yea! Paint me in a corner, but my color comes back. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Merrick 0 #17 January 29, 2008 Quote It seems like just yesterday when her and Ty were just rambunctious DZ kids when we all used to jump together back in Oklahoma! It seems like just yesterday to us too man! When she was 9 she used to fly in John's bi-plane all day whenever he would bring it out, she's been looking forward to this for 7 years! lol Quote I hope our little Benjamin doesn't grow that fast! Sorry dude, no chance! unfortunately...Blues! Merrick Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pammi 0 #18 January 29, 2008 Kevin ROCKED that camera! Is his camera alright btw? The music was perfect on the vid btw too. Sam went supersonic when Evanescence came on in the beginning Thank you, and the pilot as well, for diving for her. Those are some incredibly awesome shots! We are so jones'n now! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pammi 0 #19 January 29, 2008 Quote I love this thread. We are in the same boat. My daughter is "patiently" waiting until she turns 16 to go. And we will make the trip to Raeford to do it! What great pictures! I will show this thread to my daughter. How old is she? Tell her the wait will be well worth it - I'm told anyway :) Thank you all! They grow up in a blink - believe me, I think about it every day lately! College in two years?! Holy crap! We are incredibly happy, but miss jumping and you guys! Not to worry - family first, but we'll blow it all up soon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunshine 2 #20 January 29, 2008 That is way awesome!! I'm a little jealous though...i wish i could've done my first jump with slotperfect. ___________________________________________ meow I get a Mike hug! I get a Mike hug! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slotperfect 7 #21 January 29, 2008 Quote i wish i could've done my first jump with slotperfect You have a standing invitation to join me whenever you can make it to Raeford. I do tandems with experienced jumpers now and again for various reasons. Rewriting your skydiving past is a perfect reason! Arrive Safely John Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
