Snowbird 0 #1 October 20, 2002 So I headed for the DZ today. Wrote the test, finished my requirements, and it's official! I passed my 'A' license! Woohoo! I'm set for Arizona in January. Yay! On my second jump, I had God's rays shining on the lake behind me and snow capped mountains in front of me, soft clouds above and multicoloured fall hills below. I took a long moment under canopy to thank all the Powers for the chance to do this most amasing thing. This has been absolutely the best, most fabulous summer of my life. My long time friends are even commenting on how I've become so much more confident and sure of myself. I can't explain it to them; there are no words to describe what skydiving has done for me. Is it possible to explain the moment of first letting go of that plane? Or of choosing to dive out into the wide open air, trusting oneself to defy nature so blatantly? My body is sustained with water and breath; my soul is sustained with air. My only sadness is that it took me so many years to learn this. I feel like I'm on a precipice, with so much still to learn! Like a foal wanting to run, but still learning what it's like to walk. Life is good. Women and cats will do as they please, and men and dogs should relax and get used to the idea. -Robert A. Heinlein Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bobsled92 0 #2 October 20, 2002 Congratulations!!!See you at Rantoul! _______________________________ 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
ernokaikkonen 0 #3 October 20, 2002 >Is it possible to explain the moment of first letting go of that plane? No. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flypunk 0 #4 October 20, 2002 wohhooooo you sure are into it. Congrats... Is it possible to explain what sex is to someone who hasn't experienced it ? there you go ditto for jumping... ... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skip 0 #5 October 20, 2002 QuoteI feel like I'm on a precipice, with so much still to learn! Like a foal wanting to run, but still learning what it's like to walk. Life is good. Hell yeah brother! I also just received my A and I feel the exact same way. I’ve accomplished many things in my small life but who would have thought this. I’ve got a ton of things to learn about skydiving, in fact I know very little, but I’m anxious and willing and DAMN IS LIFE GOOD. Please weather gods clear up the Houston sky! .:skip Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SudsyFist 0 #6 October 20, 2002 Quote My body is sustained with water and breath; my soul is sustained with air. beautiful. exquisitely beautiful! congrats, and may you continue to experience the joy of flight for many years to come!!! steve Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChileRelleno 0 #7 October 20, 2002 CONGRATULATIONS!!! Now you know why the birds sing... ChileRelleno-Rodriguez Bro#414 Hellfish#511,MuffBro#3532,AnvilBro#9, D24868 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snowbird 0 #8 October 21, 2002 Skip, congrats! It feels great, doesn't it. Quote I’ve got a ton of things to learn about skydiving, in fact I know very little, but I’m anxious and willing And cursing winter for interupting it all! And just to clear up an ongoing myth - this is the third time I've been mis-gendered Quote Hell yeah brother This Snowbird is a sister, not a brother. Although after I got my 'A' this weekend, I was informed that I'm now 'one of the guys'... Women and cats will do as they please, and men and dogs should relax and get used to the idea. -Robert A. Heinlein Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luminous 0 #9 October 21, 2002 Quote Now you know why the birds sing... Because they don't have to pack. Whoops. And Congratulations Snowbird.'In an insane society a sane person seems insane.' Mr. Spock Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skip 0 #10 October 21, 2002 Quote This Snowbird is a sister, not a brother. Oppps sorry about that. .:skip Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mountainman 0 #11 October 21, 2002 Quote Is it possible to explain the moment of first letting go of that plane? I actually had that feeling the other day..but it wasn't while skydiving. I was driving and I heard a VERY loud squeal from the car next to me and I thought I was going to be hit. My stomach made that very weird feeling that I get when jumping out. It was great! That is the best way I can describe it. Anyway...sorry to thread hijack. Congratulations on your A! I remember last year when I got mine. I think it actually felt better than when I graduated from college this past May. Ha! http://www.brandonandlaura.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
174fps 1 #12 October 21, 2002 Quote and cursing winter for interupting it all! luckily there is an all too brief interlude called ELOY congrats on your "A" you should easily have your "B" requirements done by the end of Lyal's trip. Andrew Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skygal3 0 #13 October 21, 2002 Quote CONGRATULATIONS!!! Now you know why the birds sing... that is what my tandem master said to me after my first jumpi will never forget that, or the way he said it. And it is so true. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snowbird 0 #14 October 22, 2002 Quote you should easily have your "B" requirements done by the end of Lyal's trip. That's my plan.The neat thing, is that it's been a long time since I set a goal like this and then pursued it with this much determination. It's very satisfying. Quote I thought I was going to be hit. My stomach made that very weird feeling that I get when jumping out. It was great! Yeeeaaah, sure.Actually, I'd have to agree that the adrenaline hit is the same. But I'd rather get that adrenaline in the air! Women and cats will do as they please, and men and dogs should relax and get used to the idea. -Robert A. Heinlein Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
