tonyhathaway 0 #1 August 3, 2007 Well, after much consideration, I have decided to take an extended trip to the west coast starting in early September right after the richmond boogie. I'll spend most of my time in Las Vegas to pursue a job playing my drums for a living. I have been skydiving full time nearly 13 years, done 12,000 jumps in those 13 years, (plus 1,200 before that just fun jumping) , met a lot of people. With 10,000+ camera jumps, I wonder how many of my photos hang on walls around the world? I like playing my drums now more that I do jumping. Just as many years ago I decided to move to florida and try to skydive for a living because I liked skydiving more than throwing boxes around in a warehouse--that move worked out OK for me! Making a hobby a job isn't always a great idea, but again, I managed to do OK skydiving. I hope to pick up some part-time work out west doing video some while I sort out my new endeavor. I figure why not try this. Its a long shot, but if it doesn't work out I don't think I'll forget how to shoot video-and I'd kick myself for not trying!!! Thanks to all. -Tony www.tonyhathaway.comMy O.C.D. has me chasing a dream my A.D.D. won't let me catch. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stratostar 5 #2 August 3, 2007 Best of luck Tony, thanks for all your great works and I look forward to seeing you again @ the Richmond Boogie.you can't pay for kids schoolin' with love of skydiving! ~ Airtwardo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JENNR8R 0 #3 August 3, 2007 Phew!!!... I'm sure glad that I have my "Tony Hathaway" on the wall before you made this decision. God speed on your new endeavors... What do you call a beautiful, sunny day that comes after two cloudy, rainy ones? -- Monday. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
normiss 622 #4 August 3, 2007 I always admire someone chasing a dream or a new life challenge.We'll miss you at the DZ Tony.Best wishes and I hope you find the sweetest of success! Have fun too!be sure to keep you web site up and updated so we can keep up with you too. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 6 #5 August 3, 2007 Its a long shot, but if it doesn't work out I don't think I'll forget how to shoot video-and I'd kick myself for not trying!!! Quote Somehow I can't imagine persuing your dream NOT working out! Best of luck! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JustChuteMeNow 0 #6 August 3, 2007 Good luck Tony, Part-time skydiving isn't too bad and playing in a band is a great way to meet groupies Think of how stupid the average person is and realize that statistically half of them are stupider than that. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 34 #7 August 3, 2007 Quote Good luck Tony, Part-time skydiving isn't too bad and playing in a band is a great way to meet groupies I can see it now... Tony giving Tommy Lee a run for his groupies. "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
The111 1 #8 August 3, 2007 Thirteen years is a long time to last (especially at the speed you were going at) before something else becomes "more fun". I've only been jumping 4 years and shooting pictures 1 year, and already I feel the burnout haunting me, other things in my life are already sometimes becoming "more fun" than jumping. I enjoyed our techie camera chats. Will see you soon, best of luck with the drum drumming. www.WingsuitPhotos.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TrophyHusband 0 #9 August 3, 2007 i have a "tony hathaway" of my first big way (30-way, to me that was huge) taken about 10 years ago in z-hills. good luck with your future. "Your scrotum is quite nice" - Skymama www.kjandmegan.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACMESkydiver 0 #10 August 3, 2007 Good luck with your new adventure. ~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
jtval 0 #11 August 3, 2007 Good luck, Tony.My photos My Videos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shortyj 0 #12 August 3, 2007 good luck Tony Playtime is essential. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ladyskydiver 0 #13 August 3, 2007 Best of luck, Tony! Are you still going to have your pics available for sale? You took the pic/video of the 34-way that I did at ZHills a few years ago, and I need to get a copy from you. Life is short! Break the rules! Forgive quickly! Kiss slowly! Love truly, Laugh uncontrollably. And never regret anything that made you smile. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mouth 0 #14 August 3, 2007 While I know you have taken some shots of me during my trips to FL and such I do not have one on the wall unfortunately. That said I do have some fond memories of jumping with you through the years. Who knows...maybe one day I will get that pic from you even if it is archived. I do wish you luck as it takes guts to "go for it". I hope music is a good to you as you have been to the skydiving world. Lisa -- 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
tonyhathaway 0 #15 August 4, 2007 I will still have the photos for sale -Tony My O.C.D. has me chasing a dream my A.D.D. won't let me catch. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sinjin 0 #16 August 4, 2007 Good luck Tony,, i really enjoyed your camera class and it helped me alot... if you are near santa barbara please come and jump ,,, i am going to be in las vegas in late august.. i will buy the beers ... Pauldont let life pass you by Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlueSBDeath 2 #17 August 4, 2007 Congrats on all the accomplishments!!! Just don't stop jumping!!! BSBD ArvelBSBD...........Its all about Respect, USPA#-7062, FB-2197, Outlaw 499 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tonyhathaway 0 #18 August 4, 2007 Thanks. I don't think I'll stop, I'm just slowing down. My O.C.D. has me chasing a dream my A.D.D. won't let me catch. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BIGUN 1,071 #19 August 4, 2007 Quote...to pursue a job playing my drums for a living. It's better to try and fail; than to not try and succeed. ~Anonymous Good Luck!Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydiverbry 0 #20 August 4, 2007 Best Of LuckBry -------------------------------------------------- Growing old is mandatory.Growing up is optional!! D.S.#13(Dudeist Skdiver) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
virgin-burner 1 #21 August 5, 2007 best of luck! “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
thesaint 0 #22 August 6, 2007 Wow, Tony I met you at Z-Hills I wish you the BEST of LUCK. THE BEST. "If a thousand people agree on a dumb ideal, it's STILL a dumb ideal." Skully Bro #1 - POPS# 10440 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bob.dino 0 #23 August 6, 2007 Sounds like a fun change of direction. Hope it works out well for you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DSE 3 #24 August 6, 2007 Good luck, Tony. Vegas is a dog-eat-dog production world, but there are a lot of gigs for talented people. Maybe we'll connect there, I've enjoyed some of your work. My business takes me to Vegas at least once a month. Congrats on the life-change! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tonyhathaway 0 #25 August 6, 2007 Yeah, I got a tough road ahead, but like I said, you gotta try. -Tony My O.C.D. has me chasing a dream my A.D.D. won't let me catch. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
