BillyVance 34 #26 December 11, 2005 Hell, when I met my wife for the first time, she thought I was a DORK! "No way in hell will I ever date him! Yuck!" Then a mutual friend of ours starts telling her that I skydive. We then have a dinner together, the three of us, and we're telling her stuff about skydiving. Okay, she seems interested. A few months go by. She finally comes up to me and says "I'd like to try a tandem". I thought, cool... "okay, I'll hook you up with my home DZ, great people there!" She does it, and lands with an enthusiastic yelp! It just happened that that was the year I was jumping nearly every weekend and hardly ever made time for anything else. I know my roommate told me a few times, "hey, that girl came by to visit you but you were gone skydiving". Finally I give her a call. We set up dinner at her place. It was nice... at the end before I leave, she plants a nice kiss on my lips "that's for taking care of me that day at the drop zone." It would be another 4 months before I finally got around to asking her out. She was skeptical at first because I didn't chase her before. 3 more months later I get up to going out with her from time to time. Another 2 months I finally get her to fall in love with me, a DORK, of all people.... And the rest is history. Married 5 years and a baby on the way. So yeah... sometimes skydiving makes one sexy. It's all in the eye of the beholder. Edited to add: I wasn't the one to tell her that I skydive... that mutual friend brought it up first. So that eliminated the "bragging" aspect on my part... that helps too. "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
kirrz 0 #27 December 11, 2005 was with a base jumper once.. when the saga started, i didn't even know what base jumping was... when i got exposed to the jumping scene, my reaction was more along the lines of "what?! there is a structured way to get into that as a sport?! i want to try it!" but for what it's worth, a lot of my friends simply referred to him (when he wasn't there) as 'base jumper' and had this illusion of him as being sexy - even before they met him.. so i guess some girls like allure of danger that being a jumper gives a guy. personally, i think this guy would have been just as sexy- jumper or not. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
popsjumper 2 #28 December 11, 2005 Well, I gotta admit that I do tell the ladies that I skydive. But, it's more about still being excited about it than trying to impress...most of them don't cater to the idea anyway (read: You must be fucking crazy!) but WTH, I'm only in it for the fun anyway...I hardly qualify for "sexy". ALTHOUGH! I do play guitar, too, for any of you ladies that are interested... My reality and yours are quite different. I think we're all Bozos on this bus. Falcon5232, SCS8170, SCSA353, POPS9398, DS239 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SwampThing 0 #29 December 11, 2005 Quote ALTHOUGH! I do play guitar, too... Quote Mmmm...So...how YOU doing?!? 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
RhondaLea 3 #30 December 11, 2005 QuoteI was just wondering if telling a girl you are a skydiver makes you sexier in her eyes? From one woman's point of view, the answer is an unequivocal "no." My two criteria for sexy are: a) smart, b) not a narcissist. If you don't fulfill both, in my book, you're a loser, no matter what other sterling qualities you may possess. The rest of the exercise is left for the reader. rlIf you don't know where you're going, you should know where you came from. Gullah Proverb Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diablopilot 2 #31 December 11, 2005 QuoteNope. And trying to impress someone with the fact that you are a skydiver would be downright UNsexy. So, did I ever mention to you I'm a skydiver? ---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
waltappel 1 #32 December 11, 2005 QuoteQuoteI was just wondering if telling a girl you are a skydiver makes you sexier in her eyes? From one woman's point of view, the answer is an unequivocal "no." My two criteria for sexy are: a) smart, b) not a narcissist. If you don't fulfill both, in my book, you're a loser, no matter what other sterling qualities you may possess. The rest of the exercise is left for the reader. rl Damn. That blows my plan "A". Walt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ragnarok 0 #33 December 11, 2005 It is not skydiving that makes you sexy, it is the personality that does. Women will most often like confidence. The way a person, carries themselves is going to be more of a factor thatn anything. Skydivers cheat death for fun. The population is small for a reason, there will always be something unique about a skydiver. There are people out there who will always wonder, skydivers don't - we know what it is all about......_________________________________________ Twin Otter N203-Echo,29 July 2006 Cessna P206 N2537X, 19 April 2008 Blue Skies Forever Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
waltappel 1 #34 December 11, 2005 QuoteHell, when I met my wife for the first time, she thought I was a DORK! "No way in hell will I ever date him! Yuck!" So Billy...did she ever change her mind about you being a DORK? Walt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Viking 0 #35 December 11, 2005 i wouldn't say sexier but probly alot more interesting.I swear you must have footprints on the back of your helmet - chicagoskydiver My God has a bigger dick than your god -George Carlin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sharimcm 0 #36 December 11, 2005 QuoteI was just wondering if telling a girl you are a skydiver makes you sexier in her eyes? Nope. Sorry. "I had a dude tip his black cowboy hat to me after I provided him with a condom outside my hotel room at 3-something in the morning." -myself Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
waltappel 1 #37 December 11, 2005 QuoteIt is not skydiving that makes you sexy, it is the personality that does. Women will most often like confidence. The way a person, carries themselves is going to be more of a factor thatn anything. Skydivers cheat death for fun. The population is small for a reason, there will always be something unique about a skydiver. There are people out there who will always wonder, skydivers don't - we know what it is all about...... [woman] So, what do you do for fun? [me] I cheat death! That kind of reminds me of the way some guys act in the Holiday Inn bar at Bridge Day. I don't know if any of the women are impressed, but that kind of thing really makes me want to puke! Walt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
happythoughts 0 #38 December 11, 2005 Quotei wouldn't say sexier but probly alot more interesting. I agree. Most people don't have a life of any kind. Their response is not to develop an interest, but to live vicariously. Examples - celebrity magazines. I don't care who Brad Pitt is doing. sports figures/teams. Talking about "their" team as if they were part owner. general gossip. Talking about everyone else in the office or their personal life. Mention that you skydive at the office and you become the topic. fiction. Mimicking fictional characters or discussing them as if real. Soap operas and Star Wars fans come to mind. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RhondaLea 3 #39 December 11, 2005 QuoteIt is not skydiving that makes you sexy, it is the personality that does. That depends. Because that personality is generally pretty self-centered. And self-centeredness is not especially attractive. Some of you can be a lot of fun and very interesting the first few months. But what comes afterward seems to be a complete personality change--controlling to some degree but with no real care or concern for the needs or feelings of anyone but yourselves. A kind of "follow along in my wake now" attitude. What's misleading is the kind of attentiveness such a person shows at the outset, because it comes to a sudden stop at some point. More of a bounce than a tip-toe landing, as it were. Which is why, at the dropzone, you don't lose your girlfriend, but only your turn. rlIf you don't know where you're going, you should know where you came from. Gullah Proverb Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Carpediem 0 #40 December 11, 2005 I make a point not to mention anything about it. Then if she finds out somehow later on (assuming it goes beyond 1st meeting and a date or two) that I skydive or snowboard, and she's interested in it, she just might be a keeper beyond that, if you are trying to impress someone with the fact, you're only hurting yourself. Those who do, can't explain. Those who don't, can't understand. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ragnarok 0 #41 December 11, 2005 I should have said "your personality" not "the persoanlity" - Skydiving has nothing to do with sexiness - but if someone is sexy and they skydive, well, maybe that would be a bonus for some......_________________________________________ Twin Otter N203-Echo,29 July 2006 Cessna P206 N2537X, 19 April 2008 Blue Skies Forever Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 34 #42 December 11, 2005 QuoteQuoteHell, when I met my wife for the first time, she thought I was a DORK! "No way in hell will I ever date him! Yuck!" So Billy...did she ever change her mind about you being a DORK? Walt Oh, she got over it... "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
Shotgun 1 #43 December 11, 2005 QuoteSo, did I ever mention to you I'm a skydiver? I don't think you've ever mentioned that to me, but it was somewhat obvious after seeing you up in the sky with a parachute. But with you it doesn't matter, because you're sexy anyway. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildWilly 0 #44 December 12, 2005 Hi, I skydive and play guitar Willygrowing old is inevitable, growing up is optional. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Viking 0 #45 December 12, 2005 QuoteHi, I skydive and play guitar Willy ooooooh a double threat!! I swear you must have footprints on the back of your helmet - chicagoskydiver My God has a bigger dick than your god -George Carlin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diablopilot 2 #46 December 12, 2005 QuoteBut with you it doesn't matter, because you're sexy anyway. My new "get out of jail card". ---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rebecca 0 #47 December 12, 2005 QuoteA certain person kept trying to impress me with his skydiving bravado (didn't work-he had only done a couple tandems) until he found out that I actually really do skydive. At that point he lost complete interest. . .he wasn't sexy and his attitude wasn't sexy. . . I was out at a happy hour with the girl who had gotten me into jumping (she did 1 tandem and told me about it). I can't remember where he came from, but this tool starts talking to us about how he jumped out of his "buddy's" plane with a rig his "buddy" had strapped on him, and then he landed in his "buddy's" backyard with zero training. I kept asking him questions to let him realize I knew more about what he was talking about than he did. My friend kept saying, "Dude, she jumps." He just kept plugging away, bless his heart, digging in deeper. I finally said, "You're an idiot. Stop talking." He still didn't get it. So, um, no, definitely not sexy!! you've got to ask yourself one question: 'Do I feel loquacious?' -- well do you, punk? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NoPush 0 #48 December 12, 2005 That’s hilarious ………. What an ass! ...... lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkydiveStMarys 0 #49 December 12, 2005 If you think you are a "skygod" then..... HELL NO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 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
FlankSteak 0 #50 December 12, 2005 QuotePersonally, I'd prefer a guy who tells me he skydives and plays guitar. Now, that's downright sexy! BN Hey, would that work if he's a drummer? ______________________________________________ "...whatever stands against freedom must be set aside, be it ritual or superstition or limitation in any form." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
