Ugali 0 #1 April 3, 2006 I was at a DZ where there was a fooze table at the bar. Now, if you lost without scoring a single point the deal was that you had to run aroung with your pants down around your ankles. This happened to a student one night and we never saw him again. anyone see this happen a lot? seems a shame that stupid stuff on the ground gets in the way of someone having fun in the air. Tom, Tom Tom, Tommy, Tom Love Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dustino 0 #2 April 3, 2006 QuoteI was at a DZ where there was a fooze table at the bar. Now, if you lost without scoring a single point the deal was that you had to run aroung with your pants down around your ankles. This happened to a student one night and we never saw him again. anyone see this happen a lot? seems a shame that stupid stuff on the ground gets in the way of someone having fun in the air. A bets a bet, if he couldnt handle the payout he shouldnt have been playing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ugali 0 #3 April 3, 2006 the drop zone where i am now is good but utterly boring. the fun is missing but far more students come through. everyone jumps, packs then goes home. Tom, Tom Tom, Tommy, Tom Love Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnealtx 0 #4 April 3, 2006 Quotethe drop zone where i am now is good but utterly boring. the fun is missing but far more students come through. everyone jumps, packs then goes home. What, it's the DZO's responsibility to entertain you now, as well? If you want it to be more fun, then make it more fun.Mike I love you, Shannon and Jim. POPS 9708 , SCR 14706 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slotperfect 7 #5 April 3, 2006 This one didn't last long before it went downhill. It's a worthy discussion, so I cleaned it up a bit - please keep it that way. And for the record . . . Scotty Carbone is not worthy of that moniker. I've only met Tami once, but that would not be a word I would choose to describe her either. Then there's Hercules - and he's a hero story all by himself.Arrive Safely John Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slotperfect 7 #6 April 3, 2006 People learn to skydive for different reasons, and some never assimilate into the stereotypical skydiver image. As Instructors we should be professional enough to allow our students to be themselves as they learn, rather than pushing them in one direction or another. Somebody should have let this fellow know what he was getting himself into. If he chose to do it anyway, then (as already stated) a bet's a bet. I used to play golf with three of my GK team mates, playing "hanger rules." If a tee shot didn't make it past the ladies' tee, the owner had to go get his ball with his pants around his ankles. It was accepted by all, and embarrasing but fun.Arrive Safely John Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
karenmeal 0 #7 April 3, 2006 Was that the Barwon Heads DZ? (Skydive City) "Life is a temporary victory over the causes which induce death." - Sylvester Graham Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
carbonezone 0 #8 April 3, 2006 QuoteThis one didn't last long before it went downhill. It's a worthy discussion, so I cleaned it up a bit - please keep it that way. Comeon greenie.....I was just buzzed and trying to have a little fun with him ! Not sure what he name he called me but I would have probably got a little chuckle out of that too <> Tami Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tenshi 0 #9 April 3, 2006 Errr...that's a fussbal rule. Not a skydiver's rule. I don't know how the attitude was (arrogant, bullying) but if he quit because he had to run around the table with his pants down, he's kinda pathetic. I'd do it in a sec providing the athmosphere is right. Edited to add: I mean if the dropzone was full of dicks who were being arrogant assholes about it, he's did the right thing by chosing another DZ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ockers 0 #10 April 4, 2006 No score = trousers and pants down and round you go! If its not your cup of tea, just say so or buy beer instead! I can't see many jumpers in Oz enforcing the rule against peoples will. One of the lads at Ramblers, (You know who you are!), saved my dignity with a deliberate own goal last year. The boys at Elderslie rightly sent my drunken, (and naked!!), arse round the table at Black Death! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 6 #11 April 4, 2006 QuoteErrr...that's a fussbal rule. Not a skydiver's rule. *** Yeah.....that's TRUE! I know......BTDT (I HATE THAT GAME!) ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Icon134 0 #12 April 4, 2006 It sounds a bit like a variation of pizza rules at my fraternity... If you were ever skunked playing Ping-Pong (11-0 score) or if you zeroed in 8 ball then you had to buy a Pizza for the other guy. I'm not a fooze ball player and I "don't" run around naked... so... I wouldn't play. And that's always a choice. ScottLivin' on the Edge... sleeping with my rigger's wife... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eiley 0 #13 April 4, 2006 If you are talking about Batchelor (per your profile), he would have had the choice of a lap around the table with his pants down or ringing the bell. The vast majority of people choose the lap. nothing to see here Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnRet 0 #14 April 4, 2006 He didn't have to pull his fucking pants down.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eiley 0 #15 April 4, 2006 QuoteHe didn't have to pull his fucking pants down play a game of fooz.... In Australia, welsching on a bet is very bad form. In the NT, even worse. As someone said above, if you can't handle the stakes, stay out of the game. And everybody knows the fooz stakes. nothing to see here Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #16 April 4, 2006 QuoteQuoteHe didn't have to pull his fucking pants down play a game of fooz.... In Australia, welsching on a bet is very bad form. In the NT, even worse. As someone said above, if you can't handle the stakes, stay out of the game. And everybody knows the fooz stakes. Eiley when the hell did we start calling Table Soccer FOOZ, we're not friggin yanks Before skydiving I'd never ever heard anyone call it fooz, look like another stupid americanism has been adopted in OZYou 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
airtwardo 6 #17 April 4, 2006 Quoteanother stupid americanism has been adopted in OZ *** OH YEAH!!!! WELL THEN .....!!! I got nuthin' ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riggerrob 558 #18 April 4, 2006 I first heard it referred to as "fooz ball" when I lived in Germany, twenty-some-odd years ago. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy9o8 0 #19 April 4, 2006 QuoteEiley when the hell did we start calling Table Soccer FOOZ, we're not friggin yanks Before skydiving I'd never ever heard anyone call it fooz, look like another stupid americanism has been adopted in OZ OK, that kicks it. We're revoking your visa, and saving a cage with your name on it at Guantanamo. See, the Yanks and the Ozzies took 2 very different approaches to the Beta version of English that the Brits developed. The Yanks perfected it into something usable. The Ozzies turned it into a foreign language. Hell, you can't even flush your toilets in the right direction. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 6 #20 April 4, 2006 QuoteQuoteEiley when the hell did we start calling Table Soccer FOOZ, we're not friggin yanks Before skydiving I'd never ever heard anyone call it fooz, look like another stupid americanism has been adopted in OZ OK, that kicks it. We're revoking your visa, and saving a cage with your name on it at Guantanamo. See, the Yanks and the Ozzies took 2 very different approaches to the Beta version of English that the Brits developed. The Yanks perfected it into something usable. The Ozzies turned it into a foreign language. Hell, you can't even flush your toilets in the right direction. *** Yeah...YEAH! And what's the deal with the 'Big Rock' as a tourst attraction??? IT'S A ROCK! "Oh...but when the sun hits it just right...." At least ya'll coulda put it CLOSER to civilization! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Orange1 0 #21 April 4, 2006 QuoteI first heard it referred to as "fooz ball" when I lived in Germany, twenty-some-odd years ago. shouldn't that be "fussball"...? it would seem to me "fooz ball" is some americanised version of the original... americans being well known for putting Zs where others have Ss... btw... back to the OP.. do you know for sure this is the reason the guy didn't hang around? some students just don't come back one day no matter how keen they seemed...Skydiving: wasting fossil fuels just for fun. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnRet 0 #22 April 4, 2006 It is actually fuβall which is German for football. Pronounced foozball. So it's not really an Americanism. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnRet 0 #23 April 4, 2006 Oh, nice one. That's meant to be a B with a tail. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnealtx 0 #24 April 4, 2006 FußballMike I love you, Shannon and Jim. POPS 9708 , SCR 14706 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bob.dino 0 #25 April 4, 2006 QuoteQuoteHe didn't have to pull his fucking pants down play a game of fooz.... In Australia, welsching on a bet is very bad form. Yup. QuoteIn the NT, even worse. I love the NT, but it's a very long way from civilisation. The roadhouse at Humpty Doo is apparently damn odd. We were warned away from it by some locals. QuoteAs someone said above, if you can't handle the stakes, stay out of the game. And everybody knows the fooz stakes. It's not a rule I'd come across before Oz, but it was explained to me before we started playing. Besides, it's the DZ; who gives a shite about nakedness? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
