gale 0 #1 September 21, 2002 OK, so I don't jump at the best dz in the world. I get that. But the weather here is perfect and we HAVE NO PLANE! We were told that we would have 2 cessnas for every weekend in September becuase of the lack of planes (tough to get in the air) the rest of the summer. (Doesn't really make up for it, but whatever) But we don't own a plane. We lease them. So the dz that ownes the planes had one break and recalled one of ours. Then the dzo decided to take the other one with him to a party. So, NO PLANE! Oh, yeah, and did I mention the weather is perfect? It won't be for long, though. ARG. (By the way, I live on an island and the nearest one cessna dz is four hours away and they don't have coaches (which I need) there. Or I can pay $100 to get off the island and back to a DECENT dz but I can't afford it) ARG. My skydiver self is PI$$ED OFF. GaleI'm drowning...so come inside Welcome to my...dirty mind Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skitzo 0 #2 September 21, 2002 QuoteBut the weather here is perfect and we HAVE NO PLANE! I've got the same problem Weather is perrrfect, and our DZ doesn't own the plane, one of the pilots does and he's flying banners today.Ughhh. I know exactly how you feel. I watched the jumps I have video of while I exercised and am anxiously awaiting tomorrow when the plane is back "How do you keep your feet on the ground when you know you were born to fly?" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VisionAir 0 #3 September 21, 2002 I know how ya feel as well.... Perfect weather and we got two planes... But I got no baby sitter Huh?!? What cloud?!? Oh that!!! That's just Industrial Haze Alex M. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jumperpaula 0 #4 September 21, 2002 Im sorry for ya'll. It's really sucks to be grounded when the weather is great. Don't mean to rub it in, but Im headed to the DZ now, where we have two planes. ...and Im taking my kids with me. They love the playground and the swimming pond there. Hope ya'll find some interesting conversation. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChileRelleno 0 #5 September 21, 2002 Well you could be in my boat,perfect weather,Super Otter and a broken leg keeping you on the ground... this really sucks... ChileRelleno-Rodriguez Bro#414 Hellfish#511,MuffBro#3532,AnvilBro#9, D24868 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drenaline 0 #6 September 21, 2002 Quotethey don't have coaches (which I need) there Can they make video of you? you can send it to another dz and ask for long distance coaching. HISPA 21 www.panamafreefall.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spy38W 0 #7 September 22, 2002 Quote I've got the same problem Weather is perrrfect, and our DZ doesn't own the plane, one of the pilots does and he's flying banners today.Ughhh. I know exactly how you feel. If it makes you feel better the pilot had to cutaway the banner today, and somebody stole it before anybody could get to it... Mucho money, gone -- Hook high, flare on time Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jumperpaula 0 #8 September 22, 2002 Im in Houston and we have a big ass Hurrican in the Gulf. We are definately weather out for a while no mater where it hits. So, next weekend you'll be in the sky, and I'll be flooded and my life will be total Hell because Im in the insurance business. That's what I get for being cocky. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #9 September 22, 2002 That's funny, up here in Aggieland, we had absolutely gorgeous weather, flying planes, a fun group at the DZ and what did I do? I tripped running out a landing on the first load of the day and brused the f*** out of my knee (the good one). Didn't do any damage, just banged it hard enough to hurt and make it swell up...Oh-well, there's always tomorrow. --"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FliegendeWolf 0 #10 September 22, 2002 Well, if it makes you feel better, there is nothing but blue skies here, but I'm in training for some volunteer work I'm doing ALL FREAKING WEEKEND!! That was 6-10 on Friday, and 9-6 Saturday and today... Makes me very sad. A One that Isn't Cold is Scarcely a One at All Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Iflyme 0 #11 September 22, 2002 So why didn't you go to the party? I've been there the past two years, and there is NOTHING like freefalling beside snowcovered Mt Washington and the Comox Glacier (which is really an icefield, not a glacier!). The ride up to altitude alone is worth the trip! btw, you are one of the big stars of Tracy and Mike's wedding video!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rhino 0 #12 September 22, 2002 You being clumsy Dave?? lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChileRelleno 0 #13 September 22, 2002 I bet the boys studying seismology at TXTECH recorded that as a small tremor on their graphs. LOL Just kidding....that heatwave is pretty damn fast,isn't it! sounds like you better brush up on your sprinting skills heeheehee I take it your new rig is all assembled and thats what your jumping,bet its sweet,congratulations. play safely and have fun!!!!! ChileRelleno-Rodriguez Bro#414 Hellfish#511,MuffBro#3532,AnvilBro#9, D24868 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BikerBabe 0 #14 September 23, 2002 Oh, I know how you feel. Our DZ went without a plane for 8 or 9 months! It was sad. Very sad. Then one of our club members found a partner and bought us a 182. Don't worry, it will turn around!Never meddle in the affairs of dragons, for you are crunchy and taste good with ketchup! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kingbunky 3 #15 September 23, 2002 same boat here. our plane is leased and it broke down last night... dunno if they'll get it fixed for the end of the season or not. there's only about a month of jumping left! doh!!! need one more jump for my solo certificate!"Hang on a sec, the young'uns are throwin' beer cans at a golf cart." MB4252 TDS699 killing threads since 2001 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
