AggieDave 6 #226 July 16, 2004 I wonder if anyone has an update on Yoshi? If he's gonna be back out there this weekend, etc.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IMGR2 0 #227 July 16, 2004 Sitting here trying to find stupid stuff to do till noon then I'm going to cruise on over to Spaceland. Kinda cool working less than 30 minutes away. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slappie 9 #228 July 16, 2004 QuoteI wonder if anyone has an update on Yoshi? If he's gonna be back out there this weekend, etc. What happened to Yoshi? Why wouldn't he be out this weekend? "Find out just what any people will quietly submit to and you have found out the exact measure of injustice and wrong which will be imposed upon them." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #229 July 16, 2004 Check incidents, he had a main/reserve entanglement--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
murphyka 0 #230 July 16, 2004 You will probably make it to Spaceland before me, I have to wait until 5 to escape the office. Can't wait!!! It'll be nice to have some other Aggies around the DZ this weekend! WHOOP!!! Conway's going to love it! We called around last night about Yoshi but haven't heard much about his condition. Some people that we talked to said that he was banged up but nothing major.Blue Skies!!! Kimmy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 212 #231 July 19, 2004 OMG I am tired from this weekend. things that happened: 1) Me in the base of a 22 way!No shit - it happened! 2) I was priveledged to do video for a world record - (not sure how all that works) - "Second Generation" skydive 3) Did video - lead plane - 35 way formation load 4) Kathy Spillers did a multi point - SCR - tandem skydive 5) Videoed a 30 point 4 way - that was cool. 6) Videoed Gary Byers and and Dave ????? and so many other BAD ASS flyers 7) Videoed MOUTH trying to get her SCR - *Sigh* 8) Met some of the most awesome people I have ever met. 9) Got Drunk. and last but not least - 10) Being able to contribute to skydiving festival that's whole purpose is to help students and up-jumpers increase thier awareness and talent, as well as learn how to do these things safely. I'm not very good at expressing myself (when being serious) So take this post and add 20 pounds of emotion to it. I feel as if I have scratched the surface. I feel as if I can feel a very small portion of the exhillaration that people like Gary Byers and Mary Santangelo and SO MANY others (J help me out here with the names) all those that were taking skydivers with 30 - or 40 - or 50 - or whatever numbers of jumps and giving them a taste of what it feels like to be on teams and to have extremely successful skydives. There was a young man there named Spencer - he had somewhere around 50 jumps when he got there. Gary jumped with him twice doing four way. the last one - doing stardion stardion - and some donuts and some side bodies and I think a compressed - was able to do more than 20 points. Just watching that happen was giving me a rush the size of Texas. Skydives like that can never be forgotten. Skydives like that are permanently burned into the brain. The knowledge that Spencer and so many others will take away from this boogie, like experiances, puts me in awe. The people that were there and were able to participate as a mentor have my upmost respect and admiration, as do the Schrimshers, for making this all possible. Thank you, all of you, for allowing me to be a part of something that is destined to be one of the greatest influences in skydiving. My hat is off to all those that participated. You cannot have this an event happen without the support of a great staff. Everyone in Spaceland was as helpful and professional as they could possibly be. The facilties looked great and the beer was cold. I cannot wait for next year.I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flypunk 0 #232 July 19, 2004 you mean to tell me that Lisa (Mouth) didnt get her SCR????? OMG... no that can't be, the fact that she didn't get poured on doesn't take away the fact that we will pour on her eventually to congratulate her on the succesfull SCR!!!!!! Skyfest rocked and so did all the people that showed up and shared. Had a blast with everyone from belly to freeflyers, superjumpers to 50 jumps and comming up fast, inflatable to real... I mean.... erhhh hah even with you turtle, I share the feeling as I go by inertia alone to keep me awake, but it was fun. cya ... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 212 #233 July 19, 2004 Quoteyou mean to tell me that Lisa (Mouth) didnt get her SCR????? Nope - Bwahahah - Of course we did make it "somewhat challenging. . . . I think the plan was as follows - 1) Run outta da skyvan 2 by 2 2) Do at least one flip 3) Two ways and bigger turn points until the rest are there so you see - it was pretty simple - but alas - the point turning speed star with a flip out of the back of a tail gater running at full speed did not allow enough time for poor Lisa.*sigh*to be awarded an SCR.I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,122 #234 July 19, 2004 Well, you see, that plan was only shared among a couple of people. The rest of us had a different plan, although it was still pretty casual. The whole "2 by 2, hesitate between people running out, turn points" part was added in the airplane Wendy W.There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 212 #235 July 19, 2004 QuoteWell, you see, that plan was only shared among a couple of people. The rest of us had a different plan, although it was still pretty casual. The whole "2 by 2, hesitate between people running out, turn points" part was added in the airplane Wendy W. Oh well -that was still one of the most fun dives I did that day - not the most electrifying - but still the most fun.I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slappie 9 #236 July 19, 2004 I'm glad everyone had a blast. I'm very sorry I was not able to get out. I was going to post about my weekend and bring everyone down but that would be selfish. I'll catch everyone soon enough "Find out just what any people will quietly submit to and you have found out the exact measure of injustice and wrong which will be imposed upon them." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flypunk 0 #237 July 19, 2004 you think you guys were confused? you should've seen us behind you... trying to figure out what the hell y'all were doing, I even thought about just pushing the turtle out, he might just be slow on the move... ... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 212 #238 July 19, 2004 Yeah you can hear it in the video - WTF are they doing - Lets go - then - OH! Cool! _ funn stuff - and the visual was incredible - bodies flinging past me at MACH TWO - HOLY SHIT AARRRRRGGGGHHHHHHHH Hmmm UHmmmm - sorry - it won't happen again. Just - Uhhhmmm --- I just -- got carried away for a minute. I'm ok now.I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
