bbarnhouse 0 #1 March 9, 2004 Elfanie came out today to make a skydive..her first here at Skydive Arizona. I introduced her to a packer, walked her through the release process all the while enjoying our easy comraderie. She is a doll plain and simple. Elf was looking for someone to skydive with, so I had made arrangements for her to fly with one of our locals all day. When the load was ready to drop I walked over to the south landing area to watch her land and congratulate her on her first jump here. The winds were light and variable with Elf set up to land directly into the wind. She did so but then....on final she flared too late and injured her right ankle..which appeared to be broken Please send out warm healing vibes to this wonderful little lady....and all the encouragement that you can muster. I must say that although she was in pain...she still managed to smile....and said "Bets...ya broke me!" Bwahhhhhhhhhhh bless her. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weegegirl 2 #2 March 9, 2004 awe. sh*t. that sucks! that makes two this week. jeesh. well... hope you heal up quick, elfanie. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #3 March 9, 2004 That stinks.....what's up with everyone breaking ankles lately? Is it a new fad? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diverdriver 5 #4 March 9, 2004 Yah Betsy. You're supposed to "break in" the visitors. Not just "break" them. Poor girl. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanuckInUSA 0 #5 March 9, 2004 Dang two DZ.COM broken ankles within a week? Be careful out there folks. {{{ GET WELL VIBES FOR ELFANIE }}} Try not to worry about the things you have no control over Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diverdriver 5 #6 March 9, 2004 QuoteThat stinks.....what's up with everyone breaking ankles lately? Is it a new fad? Everyone? Uhhh...I didn't break anything this weekend? Did you? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rainbo 0 #7 March 9, 2004 Can we say springtime. Really, I hope she is ok and recovers quickly.Rainbo TheSpeedTriple - Speed is everything "Blessed are those who can give without remembering, and take without forgetting." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DShiznit 0 #8 March 9, 2004 I broke some wind, that's about it........ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kramer 0 #9 March 9, 2004 Elfanie? Why did you go and do that? Get better fast. I've broken ankles before...at the time, it sucks major butt, but a year later, you won't even remember it happened. Cheers. The FAKE KRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAMER!!!!!!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyangel2 2 #10 March 9, 2004 Darn, poor thing. Send her hugs from me. Yes, we've seen two breaks now. Let's be heads up, not saying that Elfanie and Sunny were not. But the weather is warming up, and more and more of the jumpers that were snow bounded are going to be getting out and getting current. Going to Safety Day this weekend would be a good way to get mentally recurrent.May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds. - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bbarnhouse 0 #11 March 9, 2004 QuoteSend her hugs from me. Will do...and Elf is a regular jumper in Coolidge, so she is accustomed to Arizona jumping conditions. Safety Day...everyone in the sport should attend. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingnut 0 #12 March 9, 2004 got to meet her at the holiday boogie..well i'm pretty sure it was her.... cool gal.... hope she heals fast.... ______________________________________ "i have no reader's digest version" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumper03 0 #13 March 9, 2004 (((((((vibes))))))))) get healed soon! JumpScars remind us that the past is real Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pajarito 0 #14 March 9, 2004 Sorry to hear about that Elfanie. Get well quick! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites flyangel2 2 #15 March 9, 2004 Quoteand Elf is a regular jumper in Coolidge, so she is accustomed to Arizona jumping conditions Oh I know, in fact I had told her I would stop by on my next trip out that way. She's in the medical field, let's just hope she listens to the doctor's advise and takes in easy so she can heal quickly.May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds. - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites SkymonkeyONE 3 #16 March 9, 2004 Three words: pull your strings Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites airgord 1 #17 March 9, 2004 Betsy has a history of wrecking people, usually men, and the the occasional woman. No one knows this outside of the regulars here but she has a "special" room in her home. She says they are skydiving "accidents"...........uh.......said to much. PS. sorry to hear about the Elf, heal fast kid!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites bshl 0 #18 March 9, 2004 Get well soon, Elfanie. We want you out there jumping again soon! Blue skies and happy landings! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites bbarnhouse 0 #19 March 9, 2004 Update from the hospital...seems our girl fractured her fibula Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites bomb420 1 #20 March 9, 2004 Elfanie..... YOU OWE BEER!!!!! She was closing in on her 100th jump and really wanted to have it this up coming up weekend.... Ouch girl... Hope you get better soon...HYPOXIC Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Remster 24 #21 March 9, 2004 Hopefully that fib fracture heals faster then a heel! Karen is juts starting te walk on her foot now, and its only with the help of crutches.... Heal fast Elf!Remster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites AntiPinkChrissy 0 #22 March 9, 2004 QuoteThat stinks.....what's up with everyone breaking ankles lately? Is it a new fad? No kidding, I was in Florida for the weekend and ended up 'tweaking' my ankle my first day there. It turned pretty colors but seems to be ok...ok enough for me to throw an ace bandage on it and make more jumps ~~sending healing vibes to Elfanie~~ ~La La Gang Member #2~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites elfanie 0 #23 March 10, 2004 And here she is....the lady of the hour. Here is the official update.. broke my ankle...BOTH the tibula and fibula...and I'm having surgery tomorrow to pin it. (hey Betsy...cracking jokes while laying out there on the grass, you never would have thought I did such a good job on it, eh? ) betsy is a doll...and I JOKED when I said she broke me. My own fault...completely. I had demo'd a sabre2 170 for the last 2 weeks and today I switched back to my sabre190...I was so much more interested in watching the coach and the landing pattern and my altitude (since I had different landmarks and had NEVER jumped anywhere but coolidge before) and watching canopy traffic...I just didn't play with my canopy in altitude like I normally would when changing canopies (stupid)... so I came in...flared too late...my right foot got caught on the thick grass and just got flipped under me and to the outside (so the toe is pointed to the outside instead of inside?)...I have grass stains on the inside of my tennis shoe - rather impressive if I may say so myself. so here I sit...broken ankle (broke it good, too...saw the Xray) and having surgery to pin it tomorrow....not sure how they are going to fix it, but I know i'm getting metal. It was fun while it lasted, Bets... And Ron is a blast to jump with....thank her for me... (only time I get teary is when I think about how long I'm going to be sitting out...*tears up again* I'm....so so so so so sad about that, I can't even express it.) -------------------------------------------- Elfanie My Skydiving Page Fly Safe - Soft Landings Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites diablopilot 2 #24 March 10, 2004 QuoteThree words: pull your strings I hope you're talking about containers and canopies, not....... ---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites benny 0 #25 March 10, 2004 Get well soon elf, and ask for lots of good painkillers. Never go to a DZ strip show. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 Next Page 1 of 2 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. 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flyangel2 2 #15 March 9, 2004 Quoteand Elf is a regular jumper in Coolidge, so she is accustomed to Arizona jumping conditions Oh I know, in fact I had told her I would stop by on my next trip out that way. She's in the medical field, let's just hope she listens to the doctor's advise and takes in easy so she can heal quickly.May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds. - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkymonkeyONE 3 #16 March 9, 2004 Three words: pull your strings Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airgord 1 #17 March 9, 2004 Betsy has a history of wrecking people, usually men, and the the occasional woman. No one knows this outside of the regulars here but she has a "special" room in her home. She says they are skydiving "accidents"...........uh.......said to much. PS. sorry to hear about the Elf, heal fast kid!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bshl 0 #18 March 9, 2004 Get well soon, Elfanie. We want you out there jumping again soon! Blue skies and happy landings! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bbarnhouse 0 #19 March 9, 2004 Update from the hospital...seems our girl fractured her fibula Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bomb420 1 #20 March 9, 2004 Elfanie..... YOU OWE BEER!!!!! She was closing in on her 100th jump and really wanted to have it this up coming up weekend.... Ouch girl... Hope you get better soon...HYPOXIC Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Remster 24 #21 March 9, 2004 Hopefully that fib fracture heals faster then a heel! Karen is juts starting te walk on her foot now, and its only with the help of crutches.... Heal fast Elf!Remster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AntiPinkChrissy 0 #22 March 9, 2004 QuoteThat stinks.....what's up with everyone breaking ankles lately? Is it a new fad? No kidding, I was in Florida for the weekend and ended up 'tweaking' my ankle my first day there. It turned pretty colors but seems to be ok...ok enough for me to throw an ace bandage on it and make more jumps ~~sending healing vibes to Elfanie~~ ~La La Gang Member #2~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elfanie 0 #23 March 10, 2004 And here she is....the lady of the hour. Here is the official update.. broke my ankle...BOTH the tibula and fibula...and I'm having surgery tomorrow to pin it. (hey Betsy...cracking jokes while laying out there on the grass, you never would have thought I did such a good job on it, eh? ) betsy is a doll...and I JOKED when I said she broke me. My own fault...completely. I had demo'd a sabre2 170 for the last 2 weeks and today I switched back to my sabre190...I was so much more interested in watching the coach and the landing pattern and my altitude (since I had different landmarks and had NEVER jumped anywhere but coolidge before) and watching canopy traffic...I just didn't play with my canopy in altitude like I normally would when changing canopies (stupid)... so I came in...flared too late...my right foot got caught on the thick grass and just got flipped under me and to the outside (so the toe is pointed to the outside instead of inside?)...I have grass stains on the inside of my tennis shoe - rather impressive if I may say so myself. so here I sit...broken ankle (broke it good, too...saw the Xray) and having surgery to pin it tomorrow....not sure how they are going to fix it, but I know i'm getting metal. It was fun while it lasted, Bets... And Ron is a blast to jump with....thank her for me... (only time I get teary is when I think about how long I'm going to be sitting out...*tears up again* I'm....so so so so so sad about that, I can't even express it.) -------------------------------------------- Elfanie My Skydiving Page Fly Safe - Soft Landings Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diablopilot 2 #24 March 10, 2004 QuoteThree words: pull your strings I hope you're talking about containers and canopies, not....... ---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
benny 0 #25 March 10, 2004 Get well soon elf, and ask for lots of good painkillers. Never go to a DZ strip show. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
