bkdice 0 #26 December 12, 2003 I met the love of my life at the DZ - though we didn't hook up until about 8 months after I finished AFF. I'm sure I'll be with him forever. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites EricaH 0 #27 December 12, 2003 QuoteIf he was a jumper or not, it really wouldn't matter to me. I'm with him for the person that he is, not because he jumps from planes. Val, I agree w/ this 100%. I met my so @ the dz & am so glad!! No one could make me happier. There are a bunch of couples @ CSC, but there are a bunch of single people too... no matter, we all party the same. Just some people know which tent they're sleeping in . My so from last year will be returning next season, I'll have to see how it goes then, but think it'll be ok. Everyone involved is fairly reasonable. I think there are many types of people @ the dz; but related to this topic, there's the adventure sport enthusiast that just can't settle down, there's no stopping them & death is something to be near. Then there's the people that get their jollys by jumping out of planes & that's really it - in every day life they are normal every day people (with a slight edge to them). It takes a certain personality not only to jump out of planes but also to stick around & do the stupid grounded stuff @ night... drinkers should marry drinkers non drinkers should marry non drinkers now has been revised to partiers should marry partiers.... otherwise it just won't work. There is no can't. Only lack of knowledge or fear. Only you can fix your fear. PMS #227 (just like the TV show) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites kansasskydiver 0 #28 December 12, 2003 Quotewell, well, well. shaun comes out of hiding. SOOOOOOO Shaun, you going to bring her to the Christmas party? Remember what we did to Mueller last year at the party with his gf lol glad to hear you've found someone special dude. Remember, skydiving isn't everything, well it's not when it's freaking cold out atleast. Ask me again durring season<--- See look, pink dolphins DO exist! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites AndyMan 7 #29 December 12, 2003 QuoteAs for myself, I technically met him at a dz. We follow Phreezone's "not at the same dz" rule, but not on purpose. If I had followed this rule, I would never have dated the woman I married just a few monthes ago. For me, dating at the DZ has been the most single rewarding thing I've done. Ever. Also - as for the requirement that someone MUST be a jumper, I never believed that. It is true that both people being jumpers sure does simplify life, and allows you to commit a lot more time to jumping. It can be tough to balance your weekend time, especially in the North where we can only jump 8 monthes a year. _Am__ You put the fun in "funnel" - craichead. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites PhreeZone 15 #30 December 12, 2003 My rule is well published in the archives here on DZ.com as "If you are going to date a skydiver make sure there is at least 1 DZ between your DZ and theirs." It takes longer for rumors to spread that way. I'm currently ignoring my own advice but that does'nt matter. >especially in the North where we can only jump 8 monthes a year. You need to get out more then, we jump 12 months a year here Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites kansasskydiver 0 #31 December 12, 2003 QuoteMy rule is well published in the archives here on DZ.com as "If you are going to date a skydiver make sure there is at least 1 DZ between your DZ and theirs." It takes longer for rumors to spread that way. I'm currently ignoring my own advice but that does'nt matter. >especially in the North where we can only jump 8 monthes a year. You need to get out more then, we jump 12 months a year here i could not agree more with you there, too easy for clicks to form if stuff goes downhill<--- See look, pink dolphins DO exist! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Remster 24 #32 December 12, 2003 QuoteI'm currently ignoring my own advice but that does'nt matter. Thats what rules are for right? Breaking them? lol Carefull, though, dating a girl at on your DZ is dangerous... you could end up married and leading a very happy lifeRemster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites AndyMan 7 #33 December 12, 2003 QuoteCarefull, though, dating a girl at on your DZ is dangerous... you could end up married and leading a very happy life Yeah. That sure would suck... _Am__ You put the fun in "funnel" - craichead. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Designer 0 #34 December 12, 2003 Never had a skydiver girlfriend.Opps,1 who has more than 1 jump.Anyway,DZ politics,business,teaching,drinking and dating do not always mix well!Haven,t met any regular skydiver woman who would want me on a regular basis.Had 1 try to proposition me once(I ran like hell!)LOL Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites TribalTalon 0 #35 December 12, 2003 hmmm. well there's this girl at my dropzone that i wouldnt mind dating. We hung out last night, and it seemed to go very well. But gosh, i just happened to forget her name. Darn! Usually i dont talk about girls i'm dating until i'm sure that we're actually an item, so.. hopefully i'll get back to you guys in a few weeks on this. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Stacy 0 #36 December 12, 2003 my rule is to pick them up at the wind tunnel. it appears that that worked out pretty well for me. __ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites WrongWay 0 #37 December 12, 2003 QuoteI met the love of my life at the DZ - I'm sure I'll be with him forever. That was one of the most beautiful things I've ever heard!! To be able to declare that very bold statement so confidently here with all of these people to see, wow. I'm SOOOOOO happy for you and your guy!!! (Okay, I'm done being sappy now.....) Wrong Way D #27371 Mal Manera Rodriguez Cajun Chicken Ø Hellfish #451 The wiser wolf prevails. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites bkdice 0 #38 December 12, 2003 QuoteThat was one of the most beautiful things I've ever heard!! To be able to declare that very bold statement so confidently here with all of these people to see, wow. I'm SOOOOOO happy for you and your guy!!! Aww... thanks Jason. 'bold' statement since I am so confident in my feelings - but I guess it is. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites hmatousek 0 #39 December 12, 2003 What? Skydiving guys date? How come nobody told me? Only a few bad situations. HeatherLife doesn't have to be perfect in order to be beautiful! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites small_Fry 0 #40 December 12, 2003 QuoteWhen a SkyChica breaks up with you......You haven't lost your girlfriend.....just your turn. I think dating is ok at the DZ so long as you STAY AWAY from the skysluts, unless your just looking for a weekend fling. As far as guy to girl ratios I think it is hard being a girl at times at the DZ, especially if your not the grossest thing that came crawling out of the shower house on a Sunday morning because as someone else stated.. there are not enough eligable boys out there.. and the ones that are built like a brick shit house are usually sluts.. woe is me! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Chute 0 #41 December 12, 2003 Once I get my wife more intrested in this sport. We will be one of those couplesBottomless Beers and Blue Skies! * Brother_Brian * D.S.W.F.S.B. #2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites DJL 232 #42 December 12, 2003 Bettina, we all know you're just with Jonathan so you can get more time on the xmas video."I encourage all awesome dangerous behavior." - Jeffro Fincher Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites bkdice 0 #43 December 12, 2003 damn douggie - you done gone and found me out. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites FunBobby 0 #44 December 12, 2003 I've seen every iteration of DZ relationships. I've seen folks who met at the DZ fall deeply in love, get married, have kids, and share a wonderful life. Some folks who have had that fortune are well known - Craig and Tanya (Garcia) O'Brien, for instance. On the other hand, I've also seen great jumpers date for a long time and suffer through a bitter breakup that affects other people around them. And then I've seen everything in between. Skydiving is a unique, special thing, and to many, the DZ is a unique and special place. Sharing that could be a boon or a curse in a relationship. I'd suggest that anyone thinking about pursuing someone at the DZ just consider what they're getting into. FunBobby Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites skycat 0 #45 December 12, 2003 Hooknswoop and I have been together 2 1/2 years now. We met at the DZ, he was and instructor and S&TA and I was a jumper (I was NOT a student). We started dating, but until we moved to colorado we rarely jumped together. Now we pretty much make every jump together.Fly it like you stole it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Nightingale 0 #46 December 12, 2003 I keep seeing the abbreviation S&TA... what's it mean? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites skybytch 259 #47 December 12, 2003 Safety and Training Advisor. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites jsaxton 0 #48 December 12, 2003 This reminds me of the joke: Q: Why can't girls find a guy that is sensitive, good looking and has a great sense of style? A: Because he already has a boyfriend Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Shark 0 #49 December 13, 2003 QuoteSafety and Training Advisor. I like the ST&A better... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites bobobiggalo 0 #50 December 13, 2003 We had 2 marriages and 1 engagement come out of dating at the dz this year. One of the marriages was after almost 5 years of being together,and the other was after a year together. But i have personally seen a few times where it certainly don't work out like that. When alot of your time is spent at the dz,and you don't get to meet people anywhere else, there seems to be no better place to meet(the opposite sex) than at the dz.But i can't think of any other place than i really wanna be,so it only seems natural to me that i would want someone else to feel the same way. I guess it's convenience too! lol Plus,i know that personal experience has led me to believe that the whuffo way is not the way to go cause she had no idea why i would wanna spend all the time away jumping and not spending it with her and watching her baby while she was working. lol Watch out where the huskies go,and don't you eat that yellow snow!~ZAPPA Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 Next Page 2 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. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. 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EricaH 0 #27 December 12, 2003 QuoteIf he was a jumper or not, it really wouldn't matter to me. I'm with him for the person that he is, not because he jumps from planes. Val, I agree w/ this 100%. I met my so @ the dz & am so glad!! No one could make me happier. There are a bunch of couples @ CSC, but there are a bunch of single people too... no matter, we all party the same. Just some people know which tent they're sleeping in . My so from last year will be returning next season, I'll have to see how it goes then, but think it'll be ok. Everyone involved is fairly reasonable. I think there are many types of people @ the dz; but related to this topic, there's the adventure sport enthusiast that just can't settle down, there's no stopping them & death is something to be near. Then there's the people that get their jollys by jumping out of planes & that's really it - in every day life they are normal every day people (with a slight edge to them). It takes a certain personality not only to jump out of planes but also to stick around & do the stupid grounded stuff @ night... drinkers should marry drinkers non drinkers should marry non drinkers now has been revised to partiers should marry partiers.... otherwise it just won't work. There is no can't. Only lack of knowledge or fear. Only you can fix your fear. PMS #227 (just like the TV show) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kansasskydiver 0 #28 December 12, 2003 Quotewell, well, well. shaun comes out of hiding. SOOOOOOO Shaun, you going to bring her to the Christmas party? Remember what we did to Mueller last year at the party with his gf lol glad to hear you've found someone special dude. Remember, skydiving isn't everything, well it's not when it's freaking cold out atleast. Ask me again durring season<--- See look, pink dolphins DO exist! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndyMan 7 #29 December 12, 2003 QuoteAs for myself, I technically met him at a dz. We follow Phreezone's "not at the same dz" rule, but not on purpose. If I had followed this rule, I would never have dated the woman I married just a few monthes ago. For me, dating at the DZ has been the most single rewarding thing I've done. Ever. Also - as for the requirement that someone MUST be a jumper, I never believed that. It is true that both people being jumpers sure does simplify life, and allows you to commit a lot more time to jumping. It can be tough to balance your weekend time, especially in the North where we can only jump 8 monthes a year. _Am__ You put the fun in "funnel" - craichead. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 15 #30 December 12, 2003 My rule is well published in the archives here on DZ.com as "If you are going to date a skydiver make sure there is at least 1 DZ between your DZ and theirs." It takes longer for rumors to spread that way. I'm currently ignoring my own advice but that does'nt matter. >especially in the North where we can only jump 8 monthes a year. You need to get out more then, we jump 12 months a year here Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kansasskydiver 0 #31 December 12, 2003 QuoteMy rule is well published in the archives here on DZ.com as "If you are going to date a skydiver make sure there is at least 1 DZ between your DZ and theirs." It takes longer for rumors to spread that way. I'm currently ignoring my own advice but that does'nt matter. >especially in the North where we can only jump 8 monthes a year. You need to get out more then, we jump 12 months a year here i could not agree more with you there, too easy for clicks to form if stuff goes downhill<--- See look, pink dolphins DO exist! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Remster 24 #32 December 12, 2003 QuoteI'm currently ignoring my own advice but that does'nt matter. Thats what rules are for right? Breaking them? lol Carefull, though, dating a girl at on your DZ is dangerous... you could end up married and leading a very happy lifeRemster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndyMan 7 #33 December 12, 2003 QuoteCarefull, though, dating a girl at on your DZ is dangerous... you could end up married and leading a very happy life Yeah. That sure would suck... _Am__ You put the fun in "funnel" - craichead. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Designer 0 #34 December 12, 2003 Never had a skydiver girlfriend.Opps,1 who has more than 1 jump.Anyway,DZ politics,business,teaching,drinking and dating do not always mix well!Haven,t met any regular skydiver woman who would want me on a regular basis.Had 1 try to proposition me once(I ran like hell!)LOL Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TribalTalon 0 #35 December 12, 2003 hmmm. well there's this girl at my dropzone that i wouldnt mind dating. We hung out last night, and it seemed to go very well. But gosh, i just happened to forget her name. Darn! Usually i dont talk about girls i'm dating until i'm sure that we're actually an item, so.. hopefully i'll get back to you guys in a few weeks on this. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stacy 0 #36 December 12, 2003 my rule is to pick them up at the wind tunnel. it appears that that worked out pretty well for me. __ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WrongWay 0 #37 December 12, 2003 QuoteI met the love of my life at the DZ - I'm sure I'll be with him forever. That was one of the most beautiful things I've ever heard!! To be able to declare that very bold statement so confidently here with all of these people to see, wow. I'm SOOOOOO happy for you and your guy!!! (Okay, I'm done being sappy now.....) Wrong Way D #27371 Mal Manera Rodriguez Cajun Chicken Ø Hellfish #451 The wiser wolf prevails. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bkdice 0 #38 December 12, 2003 QuoteThat was one of the most beautiful things I've ever heard!! To be able to declare that very bold statement so confidently here with all of these people to see, wow. I'm SOOOOOO happy for you and your guy!!! Aww... thanks Jason. 'bold' statement since I am so confident in my feelings - but I guess it is. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites hmatousek 0 #39 December 12, 2003 What? Skydiving guys date? How come nobody told me? Only a few bad situations. HeatherLife doesn't have to be perfect in order to be beautiful! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites small_Fry 0 #40 December 12, 2003 QuoteWhen a SkyChica breaks up with you......You haven't lost your girlfriend.....just your turn. I think dating is ok at the DZ so long as you STAY AWAY from the skysluts, unless your just looking for a weekend fling. As far as guy to girl ratios I think it is hard being a girl at times at the DZ, especially if your not the grossest thing that came crawling out of the shower house on a Sunday morning because as someone else stated.. there are not enough eligable boys out there.. and the ones that are built like a brick shit house are usually sluts.. woe is me! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Chute 0 #41 December 12, 2003 Once I get my wife more intrested in this sport. We will be one of those couplesBottomless Beers and Blue Skies! * Brother_Brian * D.S.W.F.S.B. #2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites DJL 232 #42 December 12, 2003 Bettina, we all know you're just with Jonathan so you can get more time on the xmas video."I encourage all awesome dangerous behavior." - Jeffro Fincher Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites bkdice 0 #43 December 12, 2003 damn douggie - you done gone and found me out. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites FunBobby 0 #44 December 12, 2003 I've seen every iteration of DZ relationships. I've seen folks who met at the DZ fall deeply in love, get married, have kids, and share a wonderful life. Some folks who have had that fortune are well known - Craig and Tanya (Garcia) O'Brien, for instance. On the other hand, I've also seen great jumpers date for a long time and suffer through a bitter breakup that affects other people around them. And then I've seen everything in between. Skydiving is a unique, special thing, and to many, the DZ is a unique and special place. Sharing that could be a boon or a curse in a relationship. I'd suggest that anyone thinking about pursuing someone at the DZ just consider what they're getting into. FunBobby Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites skycat 0 #45 December 12, 2003 Hooknswoop and I have been together 2 1/2 years now. We met at the DZ, he was and instructor and S&TA and I was a jumper (I was NOT a student). We started dating, but until we moved to colorado we rarely jumped together. Now we pretty much make every jump together.Fly it like you stole it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Nightingale 0 #46 December 12, 2003 I keep seeing the abbreviation S&TA... what's it mean? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites skybytch 259 #47 December 12, 2003 Safety and Training Advisor. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites jsaxton 0 #48 December 12, 2003 This reminds me of the joke: Q: Why can't girls find a guy that is sensitive, good looking and has a great sense of style? A: Because he already has a boyfriend Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Shark 0 #49 December 13, 2003 QuoteSafety and Training Advisor. I like the ST&A better... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites bobobiggalo 0 #50 December 13, 2003 We had 2 marriages and 1 engagement come out of dating at the dz this year. One of the marriages was after almost 5 years of being together,and the other was after a year together. But i have personally seen a few times where it certainly don't work out like that. When alot of your time is spent at the dz,and you don't get to meet people anywhere else, there seems to be no better place to meet(the opposite sex) than at the dz.But i can't think of any other place than i really wanna be,so it only seems natural to me that i would want someone else to feel the same way. I guess it's convenience too! lol Plus,i know that personal experience has led me to believe that the whuffo way is not the way to go cause she had no idea why i would wanna spend all the time away jumping and not spending it with her and watching her baby while she was working. lol Watch out where the huskies go,and don't you eat that yellow snow!~ZAPPA Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 Next Page 2 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. 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. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
hmatousek 0 #39 December 12, 2003 What? Skydiving guys date? How come nobody told me? Only a few bad situations. HeatherLife doesn't have to be perfect in order to be beautiful! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
small_Fry 0 #40 December 12, 2003 QuoteWhen a SkyChica breaks up with you......You haven't lost your girlfriend.....just your turn. I think dating is ok at the DZ so long as you STAY AWAY from the skysluts, unless your just looking for a weekend fling. As far as guy to girl ratios I think it is hard being a girl at times at the DZ, especially if your not the grossest thing that came crawling out of the shower house on a Sunday morning because as someone else stated.. there are not enough eligable boys out there.. and the ones that are built like a brick shit house are usually sluts.. woe is me! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chute 0 #41 December 12, 2003 Once I get my wife more intrested in this sport. We will be one of those couplesBottomless Beers and Blue Skies! * Brother_Brian * D.S.W.F.S.B. #2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DJL 232 #42 December 12, 2003 Bettina, we all know you're just with Jonathan so you can get more time on the xmas video."I encourage all awesome dangerous behavior." - Jeffro Fincher Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bkdice 0 #43 December 12, 2003 damn douggie - you done gone and found me out. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FunBobby 0 #44 December 12, 2003 I've seen every iteration of DZ relationships. I've seen folks who met at the DZ fall deeply in love, get married, have kids, and share a wonderful life. Some folks who have had that fortune are well known - Craig and Tanya (Garcia) O'Brien, for instance. On the other hand, I've also seen great jumpers date for a long time and suffer through a bitter breakup that affects other people around them. And then I've seen everything in between. Skydiving is a unique, special thing, and to many, the DZ is a unique and special place. Sharing that could be a boon or a curse in a relationship. I'd suggest that anyone thinking about pursuing someone at the DZ just consider what they're getting into. FunBobby Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skycat 0 #45 December 12, 2003 Hooknswoop and I have been together 2 1/2 years now. We met at the DZ, he was and instructor and S&TA and I was a jumper (I was NOT a student). We started dating, but until we moved to colorado we rarely jumped together. Now we pretty much make every jump together.Fly it like you stole it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nightingale 0 #46 December 12, 2003 I keep seeing the abbreviation S&TA... what's it mean? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybytch 259 #47 December 12, 2003 Safety and Training Advisor. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jsaxton 0 #48 December 12, 2003 This reminds me of the joke: Q: Why can't girls find a guy that is sensitive, good looking and has a great sense of style? A: Because he already has a boyfriend Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shark 0 #49 December 13, 2003 QuoteSafety and Training Advisor. I like the ST&A better... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bobobiggalo 0 #50 December 13, 2003 We had 2 marriages and 1 engagement come out of dating at the dz this year. One of the marriages was after almost 5 years of being together,and the other was after a year together. But i have personally seen a few times where it certainly don't work out like that. When alot of your time is spent at the dz,and you don't get to meet people anywhere else, there seems to be no better place to meet(the opposite sex) than at the dz.But i can't think of any other place than i really wanna be,so it only seems natural to me that i would want someone else to feel the same way. I guess it's convenience too! lol Plus,i know that personal experience has led me to believe that the whuffo way is not the way to go cause she had no idea why i would wanna spend all the time away jumping and not spending it with her and watching her baby while she was working. lol Watch out where the huskies go,and don't you eat that yellow snow!~ZAPPA Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
