howardwhite 5 #1 August 19, 2002 Since he is far too modest to announce it , I am pleased to announce that LawnDart21 got his tandem rating today and has already made four or so of his phase two jumps. Perhaps one of these day he will learn how to land. HW Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydiverbrian 0 #2 August 19, 2002 QuotePerhaps one of these day he will learn how to land. That's why they put the students on the front - so the instructor doesn't hurt himself. In a world full of people, only some want to fly... isn't that crazy! --Seal Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #3 August 19, 2002 This smells of BEEEEEEEEEERRRRR!!!! Congrats to Lawndart21!!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
howardwhite 5 #4 August 19, 2002 "That's why they put the students on the front - so the instructor doesn't hurt himself. " Ideally so, but we had a really experienced tandem master further injure his knee today because the student didn't pick up her legs enough. Every day I remind myself why I would never be a tandem instructor. But I'm grateful to those who are .. they feed and majorly pay for our sport. HW Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nws01 0 #5 August 19, 2002 Hey LawnDart, I will see you in Pepperell next weekend. And I will be more than happy to go on the amusement ride if you need it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LawnDart21 0 #6 August 19, 2002 Thanks Howard! It was a busy weekend, getting all 10 evaluation jumps in, but I finished up on Sunday's sunset load with #10, so I'm done with Phase 2. I couldn't have asked for a better instructor than in Keith LaRivierre. What an experience the course was. (And thanks Goose for riding shot gun on both those Level 3s!) I'm now officially cleared to take students! I owe so much beer for this weekend that I am buying a keg for our Casa Boogie at Skydive Pepperell on Saturday night. All I can say it that this whole tandem expeirence has reaffirmed my belief that we, as skydivers, are the luckiest people on and above the earth. -- My other ride is a RESERVE. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hobbes4star 0 #7 August 19, 2002 congrats that is really great. now were is the bbbbeeeerrrrrr!if fun were easy it wouldn't be worth having, right? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nws01 0 #8 August 19, 2002 Quotenow were is the bbbbeeeerrrrrr! He is buying keg on Saturday night! I will be there so maybe you better make it 2 keggers, LawnDart! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rhonda66 0 #9 August 19, 2002 CONGRATULATIONS! See everyone at Pepperell this weekend! Rhonda PP ASEL Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnnyD 0 #10 August 20, 2002 >All I can say it that this whole tandem expeirence has reaffirmed my belief that we, as skydivers, are the luckiest people on and above the earth. How true it is. Congrats on the rating. Now the true fun begins. Geta good chiropractor. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LawnDart21 0 #11 August 20, 2002 LOL!!! I've heard full time tandem masters say (jokingly) that they are usually 2 inches shorter at the end of each season from walking around with a 50 pound container all summer. Thanks everyone! -- My other ride is a RESERVE. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sebazz1 2 #12 August 20, 2002 QuoteThat's why they put the students on the front - so the instructor doesn't hurt himself. AKA ~ Airbag Congrats Lawndart!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nws01 0 #13 August 21, 2002 I will see everyone there Saturday. I will be camping on Saturday night so I can drink all of Lawndarts keg! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deleted 0 #14 August 21, 2002 QuoteThat's why they put the students on the front - so the instructor doesn't hurt himself. Like the chant in the Entertainment tent at Rantoul, preceding a short video clip.... Fat Chick! Fat Chick! Fat Chick! God was that funny! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
howardwhite 5 #15 August 22, 2002 Rev. Jim In your profile, you list freefall photography as your second preferred discipline, but you say you're not a photographer. How can this be? HW Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deleted 0 #16 August 22, 2002 Yea, the profile is right. When I started skydiving, being a video dude really interested me, and still does. I lurk. I play. (I float). I still do want to be a vidot, but, damn, I still need a camera! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
howardwhite 5 #17 August 22, 2002 "but, damn, I still need a camera!" I think they're still for sale HW Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
howardwhite 5 #18 August 22, 2002 "I couldn't have asked for a better instructor than in Keith LaRiviere. " Keith is awsome. Strong and Racer tandem examiner. Master Rigger. AFF (and SL) instructor. Jump pilot. All on weekends. He has a real job. His sister is Nancy LaRiviere of Jump Shack, multi-time US team S&A member and the babe in the red latex jump suit on the Jump Shack poster. I did a 16-point two way with her last summer, dirt-dived in the airplane. HW Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deleted 0 #19 August 22, 2002 Quote"but, damn, I still need a camera!" I think they're still for sale HW I've got a line on a used, first generation JVC Mini DV. Good enough to play around with for now. All I have left to do is try and figure out how to come up with the extra $150. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LawnDart21 0 #20 August 22, 2002 The boogie kicked off with a bang last night with two loads of night jumps, a live band and free pizza. (Damn my diet!) The weekend is shaping up to be a great one! See you all there! -- My other ride is a RESERVE. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #21 August 22, 2002 Quote, first generation JVC Mini DV Don't do it!!! If you plan on skydiving with it....Don't. I have seen at least three JVC's that just plain broke. The internal parts just won't hold up to skydiving. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deleted 0 #22 August 22, 2002 QuoteQuote, first generation JVC Mini DV Don't do it!!! If you plan on skydiving with it....Don't. I have seen at least three JVC's that just plain broke. The internal parts just won't hold up to skydiving. But, but, but.... Where am I gonna get a Sony for that price!?!?!?! ($150) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
howardwhite 5 #23 August 23, 2002 Agree about JVCs; I've trashed a couple. Same with Canon. There's a reason you can get it for $150. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deleted 0 #24 August 23, 2002 QuoteAgree about JVCs; I've trashed a couple. Same with Canon. There's a reason you can get it for $150. I see, and I understand. Well, nix the cheap camera bit, and nix the camera bit totally for awhile..... Gonna need a bunch o' cash....might as well get a top o' the line Sony right away. Let's see, by the time I can afford that it'll be about 2005..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
howardwhite 5 #25 August 23, 2002 How is the collection plate looking? HW Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
