ZZTopless 0 #1 February 21, 2005 First, let me apologize because I hate using the word wuffo, but it just fits so perfect for this question... "I am planning on coming to the informational meeting for the U Skydiving Club on Tuesday, but do you have to sky dive tandem? Can you do it tandem with a friend and no instructor?" Wow...I've been laughing ever since. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BRYANGOESBOOM 0 #2 February 21, 2005 sounds like something my gf would say Not only will you look better, feel better, and fuck better; you'll have significantly increased your life expectancy. --Douva Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kelel01 1 #3 February 21, 2005 Quotesounds like something my gf would say Cutaway! You've got a serious mal over your head, of the Jessica Simpson variety. Just kidding. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BRYANGOESBOOM 0 #4 February 21, 2005 its sad but you pegged her she's just a lil "slow" Not only will you look better, feel better, and fuck better; you'll have significantly increased your life expectancy. --Douva Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kelel01 1 #5 February 21, 2005 It's ok. I'm probably one of the last people left who thinks Jessica Simpson's adorable, even if it's an act. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BRYANGOESBOOM 0 #6 February 21, 2005 Hijacking the thread are we act? Not only will you look better, feel better, and fuck better; you'll have significantly increased your life expectancy. --Douva Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kelel01 1 #7 February 21, 2005 QuoteHijacking the thread are we Damnit! I swear I don't mean to do that. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BRYANGOESBOOM 0 #8 February 21, 2005 must have something to do with that slow thingie j/k Not only will you look better, feel better, and fuck better; you'll have significantly increased your life expectancy. --Douva Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZZTopless 0 #9 February 21, 2005 It's ok...hard to make a thread about what a wuffo said. But I can't get over that. I keep picturing two airheads girls jumping out of the plane with a big tandem rig on. Can I jump with a friend...sure, but you're gonna die. How the hell do I respond to that email without sounding insulting? "Uh, no, it's aganist U.S.P.A. policy." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kelel01 1 #10 February 21, 2005 Maybe kind of explain the tandem certification requirements: "Your first skydive does not have to be tandem, but many dropzones recommend it, so your first skydive is more fun and less work. Tandem masters must have over 500 jumps and at least three years in the sport . . . " etc. I would see that as informative, not rude or anything. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Bouda 0 #11 February 21, 2005 QuoteIt's ok...hard to make a thread about what a wuffo said. But I can't get over that. I keep picturing two airheads girls jumping out of the plane with a big tandem rig on. Can I jump with a friend...sure, but you're gonna die. How the hell do I respond to that email without sounding insulting? "Uh, no, it's aganist U.S.P.A. policy." be straight forward and explain it to them barney style Look what i made at work today mom!! Put it on the fridge http://www.bouda.moonfruit.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites DJL 232 #12 February 21, 2005 Say yes, but your friend must pass the tandem instructor's course first."I encourage all awesome dangerous behavior." - Jeffro Fincher Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Tink1717 2 #13 February 21, 2005 The stupidity of this whuffo leaves me speechless. That is a VERY hard thing to do.Skydivers don't knock on Death's door. They ring the bell and runaway... It really pisses him off. -The World Famous Tink. (I never heard of you either!!) AA #2069 ASA#33 POPS#8808 Swooo 1717 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites ZZTopless 0 #14 February 21, 2005 My thoughts EXACTLY. I want to let them jump out together because people this dumb shouldn't be allowed to live...we should just weed them out - ya know, Darwin effect. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Dougiefresh 0 #15 February 21, 2005 Sure, right after you fly up to altitude without the plane. You might see some pigs up there with you. Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so. --Douglas Adams Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites benforde 0 #16 February 21, 2005 QuoteFirst, let me apologize because I hate using the word wuffo, but it just fits so perfect for this question... "I am planning on coming to the informational meeting for the U Skydiving Club on Tuesday, but do you have to sky dive tandem? Can you do it tandem with a friend and no instructor?" . I find it to be a genuine question. // Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites CSpenceFLY 1 #17 February 21, 2005 QuoteQuoteFirst, let me apologize because I hate using the word wuffo, but it just fits so perfect for this question... "I am planning on coming to the informational meeting for the U Skydiving Club on Tuesday, but do you have to sky dive tandem? Can you do it tandem with a friend and no instructor?" . I find it to be a genuine question. // It ranks right up there with the time the Co-pilot asked the Pilot"Hey what do you think that goat is doing up here in that cloud?" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites pilotdave 0 #18 February 21, 2005 When I was president of a collegiate club, I'd get that same question every once in a while. I don't think its quite as bad as when I show someone a picture or video of me in freefall (and tell them it's me) and they ask if I took the picture. Showed a video to someone yesterday...inside view (not shot from above the formation) of a 14 way or something. "Was the video shot from the plane?" Dave Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites piisfish 135 #19 February 21, 2005 QuoteSay yes, but your friend must pass the tandem instructor's course first. That's the best answer, the person will understand and it's full of humor.scissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites sunshine 2 #20 February 21, 2005 I think you're quite mean for making fun of them. Some people have no idea what to expect from a first jump. And if the only skydiving they've been exposed to has been from movies, how would they know any better? Instead of making fun of them, be nice and explain it to them. ___________________________________________ meow I get a Mike hug! I get a Mike hug! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites AHoyThere 0 #21 February 21, 2005 You mean this goat? -mh. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites justinb138 0 #22 February 21, 2005 Quote Can you do it tandem with a friend and no instructor?" Once Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites masterrig 1 #23 February 21, 2005 That isn't by chance; 'The Far Side', is it? That was a great comic!!! Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. 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Bouda 0 #11 February 21, 2005 QuoteIt's ok...hard to make a thread about what a wuffo said. But I can't get over that. I keep picturing two airheads girls jumping out of the plane with a big tandem rig on. Can I jump with a friend...sure, but you're gonna die. How the hell do I respond to that email without sounding insulting? "Uh, no, it's aganist U.S.P.A. policy." be straight forward and explain it to them barney style Look what i made at work today mom!! Put it on the fridge http://www.bouda.moonfruit.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DJL 232 #12 February 21, 2005 Say yes, but your friend must pass the tandem instructor's course first."I encourage all awesome dangerous behavior." - Jeffro Fincher Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tink1717 2 #13 February 21, 2005 The stupidity of this whuffo leaves me speechless. That is a VERY hard thing to do.Skydivers don't knock on Death's door. They ring the bell and runaway... It really pisses him off. -The World Famous Tink. (I never heard of you either!!) AA #2069 ASA#33 POPS#8808 Swooo 1717 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZZTopless 0 #14 February 21, 2005 My thoughts EXACTLY. I want to let them jump out together because people this dumb shouldn't be allowed to live...we should just weed them out - ya know, Darwin effect. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dougiefresh 0 #15 February 21, 2005 Sure, right after you fly up to altitude without the plane. You might see some pigs up there with you. Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so. --Douglas Adams Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
benforde 0 #16 February 21, 2005 QuoteFirst, let me apologize because I hate using the word wuffo, but it just fits so perfect for this question... "I am planning on coming to the informational meeting for the U Skydiving Club on Tuesday, but do you have to sky dive tandem? Can you do it tandem with a friend and no instructor?" . I find it to be a genuine question. // Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CSpenceFLY 1 #17 February 21, 2005 QuoteQuoteFirst, let me apologize because I hate using the word wuffo, but it just fits so perfect for this question... "I am planning on coming to the informational meeting for the U Skydiving Club on Tuesday, but do you have to sky dive tandem? Can you do it tandem with a friend and no instructor?" . I find it to be a genuine question. // It ranks right up there with the time the Co-pilot asked the Pilot"Hey what do you think that goat is doing up here in that cloud?" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pilotdave 0 #18 February 21, 2005 When I was president of a collegiate club, I'd get that same question every once in a while. I don't think its quite as bad as when I show someone a picture or video of me in freefall (and tell them it's me) and they ask if I took the picture. Showed a video to someone yesterday...inside view (not shot from above the formation) of a 14 way or something. "Was the video shot from the plane?" Dave Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piisfish 135 #19 February 21, 2005 QuoteSay yes, but your friend must pass the tandem instructor's course first. That's the best answer, the person will understand and it's full of humor.scissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunshine 2 #20 February 21, 2005 I think you're quite mean for making fun of them. Some people have no idea what to expect from a first jump. And if the only skydiving they've been exposed to has been from movies, how would they know any better? Instead of making fun of them, be nice and explain it to them. ___________________________________________ meow I get a Mike hug! I get a Mike hug! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AHoyThere 0 #21 February 21, 2005 You mean this goat? -mh. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
justinb138 0 #22 February 21, 2005 Quote Can you do it tandem with a friend and no instructor?" Once Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterrig 1 #23 February 21, 2005 That isn't by chance; 'The Far Side', is it? That was a great comic!!! Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
