dove 0 #1 May 29, 2002 Hey everyone! Sorry I've been so elusive. I haven't been here for over a week and have 3500 new posts to read!So... I went running with the bulls at Crosskeys over Memorial Day weekend. 23 jumps!!!! Way to come back, eh? 2 jumps with Mike Swanson and 1 with Rook Nelson. Those guys are AMAZING! I also got to jump with Heath and Bert from Monkey Claw as well as some other really kick-ass freefliers. Sweet weekend! Had tons of fun... even rode the mechanical bull!!!! Knee was screaming at me on Monday about that but hey - when do you get an opportunity like that?! Got to meet trouble... er, I mean Stacy. Awesome chick! On a sad note.... We lost a friend on Monday. Seth Karp of Team Jetstream passed away from a hard landing. I don't know all the details and I don't want to post hearsay cause I didn't see it. But he was so sweet and wonderful to me. Jetstream let me stay in their team room so I wouldn't have to sleep in my car every night and Seth and I were just laughing together that morning. Love you Seth! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkymonkeyONE 4 #2 May 29, 2002 BSBDMy webpage HERE Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rgoper 0 #3 May 29, 2002 to the family and friends of Seth Karp, of team "Jetstream" my deepest regrets, and heartfelt condolences for the immediate family and friends. Blue Skies Forever "Brother"Richard"Gravity Is My Friend" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybytch 259 #4 May 29, 2002 I am so happy to hear you got back in the air - and in a big way too! You rock girl! My deepest condolences to all who knew and loved Seth. Between John in Florida, Seth in NJ, the very lucky jumper in Chicago, the jumper who femured himself in in Eloy and another jumper in Missouri who spiraled in and busted himself up (heard about him today from one of my customers)... and those are just the ones I've heard about... it wasn't a very safe weekend for skydivers in the US. Please everyone - be safe up there. pull & flare,lisa"Try not. Do or do not. There is no try." - Yoda sez Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michele 1 #5 May 29, 2002 What a hard post to respond to.On one hand, I want to run, shouting YAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAY Dovie flies again!And on the other hand, I want to send my most sincere condolences to Seth and his family and firends - Godspeed, blue skies, and big white puffies....The ying and the yang. The balance... Ciels and pinks-MicheleLife is what you make it; always was, always will be.~Grandma Moses~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PLFKING 4 #6 May 29, 2002 for those who were lost, and injured....and their friends.This has been a sad week.What Lisa said. Don't let your enjoyment of a good time override your safety awareness. It's very easy to do sometimes.....Don Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zennie 0 #7 May 29, 2002 My condolences to Seth's family & friends. BSBD"Zero Tolerance: the politically correct term for zero thought, zero common sense." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 15 #8 May 29, 2002 BSBD Seth....If once you start down the dark path, forever will it dominate your destiny, consume you it will.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drenaline 0 #9 May 29, 2002 Condolences to Seth's family & friends. Blue Skies forever!"Life is full of danger, so why be afraid?"drenaline Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Iflyme 0 #10 May 29, 2002 First off, I'm sorry to hear about your friend... BSBD... But I'm glad to hear you are back bigtime!!! 23 jumps -- whoohoo!!! You go, girl!"There's nothing new under the sun" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weid14 0 #11 May 29, 2002 I sent you a PM, please let me know if you got it....Dave Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #12 May 29, 2002 Congrats Dove!!! That knee will get better with a little time. You were kinda hard on it for your first weekend back. Please be careful out there. I know I did at least one incredibly stupid thing last weekend. I got lucky......lets not push our luck !"Here I come to save the BOOBIES!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hisgoofyness 0 #13 May 29, 2002 glad to hear you got back up in a big way Dove !!!blue skies sethhisgoofyness "you "almost" stood that up..." SV Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 35 #14 May 29, 2002 Congrats, Dove!And, Blue Skies to Seth, and much love to the guys on team Jetstream. The few times I got to talk to Seth, he impressed me as a great guy who was really nice and a lot of fun. AndreaI'm high as a kiteI just mightStop and check you out. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkyDekker 1,322 #15 May 29, 2002 Congrats Dove......BSBD Seth and my condolences to friends and family.......SkyDekker"We cannot do great things, only small things with great love" Mother Theresa Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunshine 2 #16 May 29, 2002 I am so happy for you Dove!! You were so inspirational during your whole ordeal. You are one of the most positive upbeat people i have ever known!!! Can't wait til i get down your way and jump with ya!!"It's a nacho fiesta!!!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JDBoston 0 #17 May 29, 2002 Blue skies, Seth. My condolences to his friends, family, & teammates.I got a couple of jumps in this past Saturday at Cross Keys. Including my first out of a Skyvan. What a weird little contraption. Unfortunately, I wasn't able to stay for the party, but I did get to see all the topless girls with body paint on out on the back deck in broad daylight. Now that was a treat.Joe Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Muenkel 0 #18 May 29, 2002 My sympathies to Seth's family and friends.Dove, you are inspiring me to get past my injuries and begin my AFF....Thanks.If you're not confused, you're not paying attention.Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymedic 0 #19 May 29, 2002 WOOO HOOO...way to go Dove....congratsand to seth...what a great guy...I feel so sad for his teammates and friends....BSBD brother...3..2..1..C-YAmarc Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kelly 0 #20 May 29, 2002 so word finally got out about seth....what can I say but he was an awesome person. Funny, fun, enjoyable guy. We just went to the bar on friday night. sorta a jim's hungry, stacys in from Florida, kelly wants some wings, were taking seth along with us type of deal. So friggin glad we got that night to hang out. Glad stacy was there too i put a picture of seth up in the galleries under landing, last week. go check it out. its seth just a week or so ago. god, this really hurts. .. and now ross getting hurt. guys, this is crazy. blue skies seth. thanks for the weightbelt moment, the blow job shots, and as usual "where is my jumpsuit?!" hugs and love sweetie. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Falco98 0 #21 May 30, 2002 There was also the jumper who Femured in at Cross Keys on saturday: Andrew Schmitt (regularly found at Orange). He broke his right femur, and his left ankle. Seems as if he won't be jumping for a while, most likely. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bmcd308 0 #22 May 30, 2002 Glad to hear about your recovery, and terribly sad to hear about yet another jumper going in. I know we are all aware of the risks we take in this sport, but please try to take an extra moment before each jump to make sure that your gear and your dive plan are in the best condition possible to get you home safely.BMcD... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KATO33 0 #23 May 31, 2002 Congrats DoveRIP SethBlue Skies Black Death Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndyMan 7 #24 May 31, 2002 QuoteBetween John in Florida, Seth in NJ, the very lucky jumper in Chicago, the jumper who femured himself in in eloy and another jumper in Missouri who spiraled in and busted himself up (heard about him today from one of my customers)... Sadly, it seems like the Eloy jumper is a whole lot more serious then I'd previously heard. Aparently he's still in a coma with major spinal and back injuries. See the thread hereLets all send our thoughts his way._AmICQ: 5578907MSN Messenger: andrewdmetcalfe at hotmail dot com AIM: andrewdmetcalfeYahoo IM: ametcalf_1999 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites