freeflir29 0 #76 May 12, 2003 Quote Whoa Clay. That was whatever she wants me to be. Sorry....all those years in prison tends to warp my mind sometimes..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kris 0 #77 May 12, 2003 ~$6000:2:0 $6000 = The possible amount of damage to my precious red sports car.2 awesome jumps No beer owed. Okay, here's the skinny. Jess told me about this party they were going to have at Skydive San Marcos. It sounded like a fun time and I get the bonus of hanging with Jessica and Brains so I'm in. I left work in Oklahoma City on Friday and immediately started driving for Jess's place in San Antonio. Then the omens started. 11:30, I stop for gas...twice. The first place I stopped had bad pumps. at midnight, my precious Phoenix Gold amp that runs my mids & highs gave up the ghost for no apparent reason. The fuses are good and I'm showing voltage (doesn't everyone carry a multimeter in their car?) on both the remote & power leads. At 12:20, it happened, just inside Round Rock, TX about 15 mins from Austin. I saw a white & brown flash with two great big brown eyes. Next thing I know, my air-bags had deployed and I was trying my best not to flinch and lose control of my car. I hit the hazards and pulled over to the far left breakdown lane as there was traffic in the other lane and it was closest. Yup, I had killed Bambi. Bambi was a suicide deer with a note pinned to her neck that read, "Goodbye, cruel forest." The carnage to my car was incredible considering that it was a glancing blow off of the front passenger corner. The entire front faschia, gone. Front rt quarter panel, toast. Hood, toast. Windsheid, toast. Airbags, toast and they smelled like ass and burned the piss out of my hand. The evil damage I notice when I saw that my sunroof wouldn't close all the way. It looks like the unibody has been torqued a few degrees off from true. Now, here's where I have to give it up to TX hospitality. I called Jess who was still 100 miles away and she put down the beer she had just cracked open and got on the road to come get me. The Round Rock police blocked the highway and I was able to drive the car to the exit ramp and park it in a Denny's until roadside service could send a wrecker. The officer then dragged me into Denny's and bought me a beverage & late dinner. Go Texas! I finally ended up conking out on Jess's futon at 4am. The adjustor should be looking at it within the next couple of days. I'm just glad I have full coverages on my insurance and that it's probably not totalled. The party the next night at SSM was epic. I found out that Jess was still a maggot, having done her SCR dive and never having completed her ceremony. Her and several others were dragged out to the pea-gravel at the appropriate time and were given their speech and their trophies. I don't think she knew just how cold the ceremony got because she became righteously pissed. But, she was a sport and stuck through it. There were many drunk dials, there were some boobies, fireworks, free beer, and good vibes. Big props this weekend go out to the Round Rock police, SSM, and the DZO Phil for taking pity on my plight and kicking down a free jump from 13.5K yesterday once the weather cleared. At least one good thing happened with my car being stuck in TX, when I go to pick it up I can use it as an excuse to spend the weekend at SSM. Sky, Muff Bro, Rodriguez Bro, and Bastion of Purity and Innocence!™ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PLFKING 3 #78 May 12, 2003 Quote Ohio SUCKS!!!! Quote I can't believe skydivers live in this state of their own free will. Wingnut, Phree, Blue.......... I hate to say this, but....I TOLD YOU SO ! I know you didn't believe ME, but these comments are from an un-biased third party...a person I deeply respect....a person who always shoots straight from the hip....a person whose integrity and intelligence are beyond reproach. "I rest my case, Your Honor." Don Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diablopilot 2 #79 May 12, 2003 581/15/4 537th time I've broken a hangover induced resolution to "Never drink like that again" + 28 years to have known better + 2 Advil to save my life the next day + 14 shots of Milano Silver 100% agave Tequila that required the use of the advil8 jumps organizing trail plane in a 2 caravan formation training camp. What fun people had, and wow how much everyone learned! + 7 tracking, freefly and hybrid jumps the next day 2 cases of beer bought for my birthday + 1 bottle of the above mentioned tequila + 1 case of beer now owed for my first weekend numbers post! ---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Push 0 #80 May 12, 2003 1 second degree burn on my back : 0 : 0 -- Toggle Whippin' Yahoo Skydiving is easy. All you have to do is relax while plummetting at 120 mph from 10,000' with nothing but some nylon and webbing to save you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanuckInUSA 0 #81 May 12, 2003 I think you need to change your DropZone moniker to "The Deer Hunter". But you're not alone. I killed a deer with an old car of mine back in the winter of '89. Try not to worry about the things you have no control over Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flymysky 0 #82 May 12, 2003 3:7:1 What a welcome back. 7 very fun jumps, most fun I've had in a long time. I was just about to dock on a hybrid, decided to wait a second and watch and was rewarded with great visuals of the whole formation getting vertical ...oops! A beautiful sunset track saw us track so far we had to drop in on McNasty's field. R2Hubert you are one very fast bunny . 1 case of beer for my 700th. Awesome weekend, thanks everyone Sebazz, "Ready....STAND!" My candle burns at both ends It will not last the night; But ah, my foes, and oh, my friends - It gives a lovely light. http://www.galaxygear.com.au/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deuce 1 #83 May 12, 2003 Nice! Thanks for the vicarious birthday thrill! I'll return the favor in August, but you gotta be 40 too! Ai Chingao! That hurts! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sebazz1 2 #84 May 12, 2003 2 planned succesful pieings : 14 jumperoonies : 1 case of brew for my first bird man suit jump... So sweet so sweet... Koo koo kachu... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deuce 1 #85 May 12, 2003 Quote1 case of brew for my first bird man suit jump You gonna get one? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sebazz1 2 #86 May 12, 2003 Quote You gonna get one? It's on my ever growing list of skydiving toys I want JP. I gotta justify buying it first... They cost mucho $ from what I've been told. Even though it was incredibly awesome and images of sunset flocking dives with multiple chicken hawks streaking across the sky in their chicken hawk suits tickle the mind so pleasantly... So sweet so friggen sweet... I want I want... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deuce 1 #87 May 12, 2003 Ugh. That's why I won't jump one until I have cash in hand..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
r2hubert 0 #88 May 12, 2003 Quote R2Hubert you are one very fast bunny . I was just afraid with all those people coming after me -- Renaud SMA #9 "Mind is like parachute. It only functions when it's open." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lolie 0 #89 May 12, 2003 22 (the number of "quiet hours" we have in the dorms each day this week, 'cause of finals ):0:0 -Miranda you shall above all things be glad and young / For if you're young,whatever life you wear it will become you;and if you are glad / whatever's living will yourself become. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
r2hubert 0 #90 May 12, 2003 :14:1 14 Jumps at Hollister with Hybride, FreeFly, Track dive, RW (Lizzieb 200th) and Tandem Vids. 1 case of beer for my first Ball jump with Rob! Sebazz: we need Wiiiiinnnngs.... -- Renaud SMA #9 "Mind is like parachute. It only functions when it's open." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Casie 0 #91 May 12, 2003 Quote I found out that Jess was still a maggot, having done her SCR dive and never having completed her ceremony. There were many drunk dials, there were some boobies, fireworks, free beer, and good vibes Sorry about your car Kris...that really does suck. But look at the bright side...you weren't hurt By the way...where's the video of Jess in her outrage from being stinky with cold beer???????Luv ya Jess! Boobies...who's boobies did ya see? Not mine; right? Man...I missed everything. That's what I get for being a little under the weather. Glad to finally meet ya...good luck with the car. Send me a pm when ya come down...maybe a bunch of us can get together for drinks ~Porn Kitty WARNING: Goldschlager causes extreme emotional outbursts! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sfc 0 #93 May 12, 2003 1:12:0 Fantastic weekend at Davis (skydance). Including 4 great formation freefly jumps out of the 2 caravans. Loads of beer and a very warm welcome from the local jumpers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Magistr8 0 #94 May 12, 2003 Heya Dave Thank You for the praise, The first pull was AWSOME. I had about 5 seconds of delay and when I looked up I saw Evan and Jay exit right above me which looked really cool. Unfortunatly I had to leave for work at 315 and didn't help out in the PIE fest but well drink to it this weekend.I hear what you are saying about the nasty cross winds on approach. One my first jump, I came in to flare only to be pulled back into a slide on my side for about 10 feet. My flare is really comming along even though my landing originally stuck. See you next weekend "Impossible is a word to be found only in the dictionary of fools." Napoleon Bonaparte Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GrumpySmurf 0 #95 May 12, 2003 Took a deer out just over a month ago. $15 of damage. Porsche seems to know how to build thier cars. 6K though? Yikes! 'Deer Hunter' indeed - just don't going playing russian roulette games in Vietnam, eh? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jessica 0 #96 May 12, 2003 QuoteBy the way...where's the video of Jess in her outrage from being stinky with cold beer??????? I think Snowflake has video, and I'm not sure who else was taping it. I hope he got some good footage of my throwing pea gravel at Brains. I KNOW he got a clear shot of my middle finger.Skydiving is for cool people only Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #97 May 12, 2003 Quote I hope he got some good footage of my throwing pea gravel at Brains. I KNOW he got a clear shot of my middle finger. I am shocked!!! Such behavior from a sweet Texas girl. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Islandcool 0 #98 May 12, 2003 0:6:A few 0:No action 6: Nice jumps. Freeflying. Did a sitfly with a guy I had met and Mike Ortiz. Mike had us working on levels. All was good. Corona Corona Corona... Ed Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkymonkeyONE 3 #100 May 13, 2003 Quote I know you didn't believe ME, but these comments are from an un-biased third party...a person I deeply respect....a person who always shoots straight from the hip....a person whose integrity and intelligence are beyond reproach. "I rest my case, Your Honor." Don All I have to say is that Don is the man. Thanks brother; I can't see straight. Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
