waltappel 1 #1 February 13, 2006 ...and he is every bit as funny and interesting and articulate in person as he is online. In fact he's even more so in person. We've been online friends for a while and even though we live in the same city, our paths had never crossed until today. We met at Skydive Houston and were going to make a couple of jumps but it was really windy and they shut down after one load. That was ok by me--it gave us more time to sit around a yak. We sat around talking for about four or five hours and it was like talking with a great friend that I have known for a very long time. I've had several amazing moments recently and this really was one of them. Just like you might expect, he's got a zillion stories and it's really easy to just relax and absolutely marvel at being in the company of someone who has been around as much as he has and tells about it so very well. If you ever get the opportunity to spend some time with him, be prepared to walk away thinking to yourself, "Damn, I wish I had met him a long time ago." Jim, I wish I had met you a long time ago, but better late than never.Walt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkydiveStMarys 0 #2 February 13, 2006 Two of my favorite people....Yeah for both of you!BobbiA miracle is not defined by an event. A miracle is defined by gratitude. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diverds 0 #3 February 13, 2006 Quote...and he is every bit as funny and interesting and articulate in person as he is online. In fact he's even more so in person. Walt and Twardo sitting in a tree... Hey Jim, remember when we met Elmo's dad? Skydive Radio Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpinfarmer 0 #4 February 13, 2006 kind of neat getting to meet someone that you have known for a long time.It does seem weird to me but I always enjoy meeting people I have met either over the net or just the plain old phone. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
waltappel 1 #5 February 13, 2006 QuoteQuote...and he is every bit as funny and interesting and articulate in person as he is online. In fact he's even more so in person. Walt and Twardo sitting in a tree... Hey Jim, remember when we met Elmo's dad? Shit, that's funny!!!! Jim told me loads of Elmo stories today! Walt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diverds 0 #6 February 13, 2006 QuoteShit, that's funny!!!! Jim told me loads of Elmo stories today! That dummy is a slut! Skydive Radio Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
waltappel 1 #7 February 13, 2006 Quotekind of neat getting to meet someone that you have known for a long time.It does seem weird to me but I always enjoy meeting people I have met either over the net or just the plain old phone. It was great. Meeting Jim is not the least bit weird. You might expect him to be a bit intimidating, but it really was like hanging out with a very longtime friend who you can really be yourself around. He's a great guy. Walt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
waltappel 1 #8 February 13, 2006 QuoteQuoteShit, that's funny!!!! Jim told me loads of Elmo stories today! That dummy is a slut! The really funny parts were when some real guys put on Elmo's clothes and mask and filled in for him!!! Walt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diverds 0 #9 February 13, 2006 QuoteThe really funny parts were when some real guys put on Elmo's clothes and mask and filled in for him!!! That's happened more than once, and the strippers are still emotionally scarred. Skydive Radio Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWFlyer 2 #10 February 13, 2006 <----Jealous!"There is only one basic human right, the right to do as you damn well please. And with it comes the only basic human duty, the duty to take the consequences." -P.J. O'Rourke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 6 #11 February 13, 2006 Quote...it was like talking with a great friend that I have known for a very long time... That's because we're a couple of "Old Timers" Walt.... We're already Brothers...the 'meeting' part was just a formality! And it was truly a pleasure to get to talk in person with my favorite writer! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 6 #12 February 13, 2006 QuoteHey Jim, remember when we met Elmo's dad? QuoteI remember you telling the guy he looked just like a 'friend' of ours! Where was that.....Pittsburgh????? ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
waltappel 1 #13 February 13, 2006 QuoteQuote...it was like talking with a great friend that I have known for a very long time... That's because we're a couple of "Old Timers" Walt.... We're already Brothers...the 'meeting' part was just a formality! And it was truly a pleasure to get to talk in person with my favorite writer! Coming from you, that's one of the nicest things anyone has ever said to me. Thanks, Brother. Walt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diverds 0 #14 February 13, 2006 QuoteI remember you telling the guy he looked just like a 'friend' of ours! Where was that.....Pittsburgh????? I just couldn't bring myself to tell him he looked like our club dummy. And yeah that was in Pittsburgh. For those interested here are a few more pics of Elmo. I think you will really like the last one of Elmo and Jim. Those are some damn fine shorts you got there Twardo. Skydive Radio Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkydiveStMarys 0 #15 February 13, 2006 Aaaaah, can you feel the love people!!??? BobbiA miracle is not defined by an event. A miracle is defined by gratitude. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 6 #16 February 14, 2006 QuoteAnd yeah that was in Pittsburgh. *** Now THAT one would make an entertaining Demo story! ...Three 6 foot plus, 240 pound guys and your 90 pound wife squished in a 182...when we notice the TIRES ARE FLAT from all the weight! The pilot says one of us will have to get out... You wife volunteers...like 90 pounds would MATTER! So I bite the bullet, roll out & the tires go back up... I grab your video camera and race from the airport to the LZ... ...watching the video you hooked up to the TV in the hotel bar that night... ...your wife is trying to figure out how 20 mintes of FAT CHICK footage got on YOUR camera!!! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 6 #17 February 14, 2006 QuoteAaaaah, can you feel the love people!!??? Bobbi Quote Awwwww Stop... You're makin' my eyes all misty! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkydiveStMarys 0 #18 February 14, 2006 << BobbiA miracle is not defined by an event. A miracle is defined by gratitude. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SwampThing 0 #19 February 14, 2006 QuoteQuoteShit, that's funny!!!! Jim told me loads of Elmo stories today! That dummy is a slut! Quote Which dummy???? Elmo or Twardo?!?!? The Pessimist says: "It can't possibly get any worse!" The Optimist says: "Sure it can!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SwampThing 0 #20 July 20, 2007 Bumped to find out what ever happend to ELMO?! The Pessimist says: "It can't possibly get any worse!" The Optimist says: "Sure it can!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gonzalesna 0 #21 July 21, 2007 Quote If you ever get the opportunity to spend some time with him, be prepared to walk away thinking to yourself, "Damn, I wish I had met him a long time ago." Jim, I wish I had met you a long time ago, but better late than never.Walt Damn... Your first impression was better than mine. I kept looking at my watch and the calendar thinking, "Fuck, I still have another week around this old fart."Just messin' with you twardo. You's guud peoplesSome people refrain from beating a dead horse. Personally, I find a myriad of entertainment value when beating it until it becomes a horse-smoothie. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 6 #22 July 21, 2007 Where did THIS come from?! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
waltappel 1 #23 July 21, 2007 Quote Where did THIS come from?! Some guy from outta state who came to Texas thinking that *everyone* here wears a cowboy hat.Walt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 6 #24 July 21, 2007 Quote Quote Where did THIS come from?! Some guy from outta state who came to Texas thinking that *everyone* here wears a cowboy hat.Walt WANNABE Texans! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gonzalesna 0 #25 July 21, 2007 Quote Quote Quote Where did THIS come from?! Some guy from outta state who came to Texas thinking that *everyone* here wears a cowboy hat.Walt WANNABE Texans! Ya, but it made great for getting picked out of a crowd... "Hey you in the black cowboy hat!"Some people refrain from beating a dead horse. Personally, I find a myriad of entertainment value when beating it until it becomes a horse-smoothie. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
