moodyskydiver 0 #1 December 6, 2007 Insomnia sucks! I'm SO bored.If anyone cares to join me in the pub to chat or would rather IM then PM me and I'll give you my screen name(s).Or just reply to this thread.Any topic is open season for me. shameless post whoring I know,but hell I cant sleep! "...just an earthbound misfit, I." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
taylor.freefall 0 #2 December 6, 2007 What do you think about the devaluation of the pound? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
moodyskydiver 0 #3 December 6, 2007 I guess if its anything like the devaluation of the dollar then it sucks,personally. "...just an earthbound misfit, I." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
taylor.freefall 0 #4 December 6, 2007 I was only messing. But seriously I was wondering why its so difficult for student skydivers to get gear. I was looking at the classified ads and theres a few "wanted" ads for beginners, surely you would think someone would exploit this gap in the market? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
moodyskydiver 0 #5 December 6, 2007 Yeah, its hard for students to get their first gear but,this is an expensive sport.Thats why most new jumpers are told to buy used until they find out what they really like.I guess its kinda like your first car,its old and used but you're new to driving it so its best not to be given a corvette as your first car.as for exploitation,well I dont really know.The gear market is something I'm not completely current on as I've not jumped in 3 yrs (long story). "...just an earthbound misfit, I." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
taylor.freefall 0 #6 December 6, 2007 how come? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
moodyskydiver 0 #7 December 6, 2007 I'll give you the reader's digest condensed version: I had a hard landing that ruined my left knee but kept jumping on it anyway,making it worse.Eventually it got bad enough that I couldnt hardly walk w/o pain so I went to a sports med. doc and a pain management therapist and basically both said my jumping days were over.I've severely damaged the colateral ligaments in my left knee and did some tissue damage to the right knee from favoring my left knee/limping/kept jumping.Now I wear knee braces just to help me walk long distances or for long periods of time.The docs say if I jump again I'd probably do serious permanant damage. "...just an earthbound misfit, I." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
taylor.freefall 0 #8 December 6, 2007 oh jeeez sorry to hear that. Ive heard of things like this happening before (Gordon Ramsey, Bear Grylls). I suppose it could've been worse. My wife did a tandem and badly damaged her knee, not as badly as yours sounds, it's looks bad though, now she is really opposed to me skydiving. I should imagine one day I'll stop, half of the problem is the people at the dropzone are really nice so it's like a liitle social occasion in a way?! I make a day out of it Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shermanator 3 #9 December 6, 2007 forget the docs... that is what butt slide landings are for!!!CLICK HERE! new blog posted 9/21/08 CSA #720 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
moodyskydiver 0 #10 December 6, 2007 I know what you mean.I still like to go out to the dz every now and then just to hang out even if I cant jump.The people in this sport are awesome and I hate that I cant enjoy it on any other level than from the ground.But I have good memories and thats what should count in the end. "...just an earthbound misfit, I." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
taylor.freefall 0 #11 December 6, 2007 At least youve done it, 90% of people will never even try Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
moodyskydiver 0 #12 December 6, 2007 Quote forget the docs... that is what butt slide landings are for!!! LOL! dont think I havent contemplated it. "...just an earthbound misfit, I." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #13 December 6, 2007 Quote Quote forget the docs... that is what butt slide landings are for!!! LOL! dont think I havent contemplated it. come to the pub amber You 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
virgin-burner 1 #14 December 6, 2007 THE PUB's NOT WORKING!!! one of our instructors really fucked things up a couple of years ago. she has a very funny way of landing, butt-sliding, one leg to the side, back.. she can still do it! if i had any IM's, i'd be more than happy to chat..“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
moodyskydiver 0 #15 December 6, 2007 sometimes you have to go through the main home page to get to the pub when its acting screwy.Or atleast thats how I did it. "...just an earthbound misfit, I." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
virgin-burner 1 #16 December 6, 2007 not even then.. “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
moodyskydiver 0 #17 December 6, 2007 dont feel bad its not working for me right now either. "...just an earthbound misfit, I." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
virgin-burner 1 #18 December 6, 2007 it never works! false statement, it worked once, that was it..“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
moodyskydiver 0 #19 December 6, 2007 Well I'm still open to chat via IM or PM.Why dont you IM if you dont mind me asking? "...just an earthbound misfit, I." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
virgin-burner 1 #20 December 6, 2007 what IM's are you using? i believe mine are all in my profile..“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
moodyskydiver 0 #21 December 6, 2007 I'm on Yahoo and MSN.If anyone cares to chat PM me or check my profile for my screen names on either. "...just an earthbound misfit, I." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DangerRoo 0 #22 December 6, 2007 just read some of billys postings!!then go out and do them (I.C.D#2 VP) ""I'm good with my purple penis straw" ~sky mama Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
moodyskydiver 0 #23 December 6, 2007 I have! and no thanks lol. "...just an earthbound misfit, I." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
moodyskydiver 0 #24 December 6, 2007 *sigh* I'm still bored as hell.Lets play "what should Moody do tonight?" 1.drink 2.drink and some other stuff 3.something creative you can come up with "...just an earthbound misfit, I." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #25 December 7, 2007 Quote *sigh* I'm still bored as hell.2.drink and some other stuff That involves a webcam You 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
