flyer299 0 #1 June 6, 2003 I started Skydiving about 6 months ago, and feel in love with it right away. My Wife on the other hand thought I was crazy. Of course I wanted her to try skydiving because I knew she would love it to. Well, lets just say there was no way in hell that she was ever going to be caught jumping out of an airplane. I did my best to try and tell her that everything she was afraid of wasn't really apart of sky diving. I pretty much came to terms with the fact that some people are sky divers and others just arn't. But, never give up. Last weekend I was able to take my sister for a Tandem jump, and she got video. Well after seeing the video and talking to my sister for a bit, my Wife decided (on her own, I might add), that she wants to sky dive. We kicked around a Tandem jump for her, but she said, forget it, AFF or nothing. In about 2 days she went from the most Anti Skydiving person I had ever met to someone who is already surfing the net looking at used gear. We should be able to get her into a first jump course in the next few weeks. I can't wait! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hooked 0 #2 June 6, 2003 So, what was it on the video that changed her mind? Had she never seen a video of you skydiving before? For someone so against it, I would have thought she would do a tandem first? Good for her and you!!!!! Hope everything goes well and she gets 'hooked' on skydiving. What a drain that will be on the finances, huh? J -------------------------------------- Sometimes we're just being Humans.....But we're always Human Beings. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
n2skdvn 0 #3 June 6, 2003 congrats man now it a family affair!!!if my calculations are correct SLINKY + ESCULATOR = EVERLASTING FUN my site Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DTOXX 0 #4 June 6, 2003 My wife does not even want to see the airport. Its fine for me to go but she has ZERO interest in jumping or seeing anyone jump. ------- D.T. Holder SIMstudy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chaoskitty 0 #5 June 6, 2003 Your wife is TOO cool! I think you are so cool for telling everyone about her! We can all see that you are bursting with pride! Someday.. my (future) husband will have a tshirt that matches his "my wife is so cool" tattoo! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyer299 0 #6 June 7, 2003 Well guys, it is scheduled... She is signed up for her 1st Jump course (AFF) tomorrow. Also be looking for her around DZ.com by the name of SkyKitten78 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
katiebear21 0 #7 June 7, 2003 Sweet! That will be something truly special that you two can share together! I'm happy for you! Katie Get your PMS glass necklace here Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
andy2 0 #8 June 7, 2003 [QUOTE]So, what was it on the video that changed her mind? Had she never seen a video of you skydiving before?[/QUOTE] not trying for this to sound sexist at all ( I Hope it doesnt). Maybe it took her seeing a female she knew to figure out that hey she could be comfortable in the sky in a predominantly male environment. (Did that sound sexist?) --------------------------------------------- let my inspiration flow, in token rhyme suggesting rhythm... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robskydiv 0 #9 June 7, 2003 Good job flyer and congrats! Now get off of the computer and let her post whore for awhile. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyer299 0 #10 June 7, 2003 No that doesn't sound sexist at all, and it is pretty much what happened... Well 2 things, she has seen videos of other females jumping, but she didn't know them. Seeing the video of my sister, who she is kind of close to really did help. I havn't gotten a good video of any of my jumps yet, somthing I hope to change soon. Anyways, we are heading out to the dropzone. I'll let you know how it goes. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyer299 0 #11 June 7, 2003 QuoteHope everything goes well and she gets 'hooked' on skydiving. What a drain that will be on the finances, huh? Yeah, it will be, but I wanted her to skydive so bad that I just don't care. Figure a few less trips to eat out is worth it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bobsled92 0 #12 June 7, 2003 That is worth it's weight in gold. ---I live in an area of a lot of seriously top restaurants and having a wife to jump with is beyond compare. Food passes through you, "shared jumps" can stay with you forever -Grant_______________________________ If I could be a Super Hero, I chose to be: "GRANT-A-CLAUS". and work 365 days a Year. http://www.hangout.no/speednews/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RevJim 0 #14 June 7, 2003 QuoteMy wife does not even want to see the airport. Its fine for me to go but she has ZERO interest in jumping or seeing anyone jump. My wife loves skydiving, in theory. She loves skydivers, in theory. She's going to be with me in Rantoul this year, working. According to Beth, she'll probably be working registration. It's a start, since I can't even get her on a plane. See, she loves seeing people jump, but she won't do it. Cheaper that way, I guess. It's your life, live it! Karma RB#684 "Corcho", ASK#60, Muff#3520, NCB#398, NHDZ#4, C-33989, DG#1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyer299 0 #15 June 8, 2003 Well everyone... she did it!!! I am so very proud of her. She went through the AFF training, soaked it all in and did her first jump. She did great. She climbed out onto the step of the 182, did a good exit, started off a little de-arched but responded to instructors signals, 3 practice touches and pull her own chute on time. It wasn't a stand up landing, but she was very happy. We are working on scheduling her 2nd jump as soon as possible. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
katiebear21 0 #16 June 8, 2003 Awesome... was she hooked or what??? Katie Get your PMS glass necklace here Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DYEVOUT 0 #17 June 9, 2003 AWESOME !!! I can't wait for my better half's first flight (see my similarly titled thread). I'm glad your woman enjoyed herself. Chix R cool !! ----------------=8^)---------------------- "I think that was the wrong tennis court." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CrazyIvan 0 #18 June 9, 2003 QuoteI'm glad your woman enjoyed herself I hope you mean SKYDIVING __________________________________________ Blue Skies and May the Force be with you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hooked 0 #19 June 9, 2003 QuoteQuoteHope everything goes well and she gets 'hooked' on skydiving. What a drain that will be on the finances, huh? Yeah, it will be, but I wanted her to skydive so bad that I just don't care. Figure a few less trips to eat out is worth it. I think it is very cool, and the finances don't matter, the two of you will be sharing the love of skydiving. It's probably true that after she saw someone she knew (female) skydive, made her want to try! Good for her. J -------------------------------------- Sometimes we're just being Humans.....But we're always Human Beings. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
