Viking 0 #1 January 6, 2002 I could have been jumping today (perfect weather nice and warm light winds) but my dad flew in last night. My mom went to go get him while i held down the fort. Now i had two choices, 1)make them come back by noon today so i could get my just in, or 2)wait another week and let them have a nice day together. I chose #2 I swear you must have footprints on the back of your helmet - chicagoskydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
prost 0 #2 January 6, 2002 What do you mean.....sounds like you gave into the dark side.William Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Viking 0 #3 January 6, 2002 my point is that i could have easly just said ya know mom i havn't jumped in three weeks and if i don't get it done today i will have to pay for a recurency jump (more $$$) and she would have made sure she and dad were back by noon so i could down to the dz by 1-1:30, BUT i didn't I let my parents who havn't seen each other in about six months have a Night and day to them selves.I swear you must have footprints on the back of your helmet - chicagoskydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BadDog 0 #4 January 6, 2002 I know there's a missing piece that makes it all fit. I assume the fort wouldn't go to the DZ with you if you let it up?CorporateLawyerDave aka BadDog Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Viking 0 #5 January 6, 2002 smartass!!!I swear you must have footprints on the back of your helmet - chicagoskydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BadDog 0 #6 January 6, 2002 No, really, what held you back?CorporateLawyerDave aka BadDog Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Viking 0 #7 January 6, 2002 My 98 (99 in like two weeks) grandfather who had a stroke six months ago and who now needs 24/7 care, and the fact that she took the only car. I swear you must have footprints on the back of your helmet - chicagoskydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BadDog 0 #8 January 6, 2002 See, I knew it would make sense. You really are a good son. Gonna jump next weekend? Too much snow here.CorporateLawyerDave aka BadDog Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Viking 0 #9 January 6, 2002 all depends on the weather.I swear you must have footprints on the back of your helmet - chicagoskydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkydiveMonkey 0 #10 January 6, 2002 Quote all depends on the weather You WILL jump next week - mindless optimism works all the time !! I like my women like I like my coffee - hot and with a spoon in Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Viking 0 #11 January 6, 2002 this coming from a guy who lives in the land of mist I swear you must have footprints on the back of your helmet - chicagoskydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites freefallfreak 0 #12 January 7, 2002 Viking,How's the granddad? Hope he's doing great and still having fun...FFF Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites lazerq3 0 #13 January 8, 2002 Quotei will have to pay for a recurency jump (more $$$) A recurency jump after 3weeks???? jason Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites dove 0 #14 January 8, 2002 Work it, brother man! Not only are you a good son but next time you wanna go spend several days and way too much money at the dz how can they say no?! BTW - a good way to look at life. Down the road you won't even remember that you missed a few jumps or had to shell out some cash for a recurrency jump. But you'll never forget all the special moments you got with just you and Grandpa. Irreplaceable memories. The thread of life! Your grandpa sounds like a trooper. How lucky he is to have you! dove Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Viking 0 #15 January 8, 2002 i don't have my A yet so four weeks of no jumping means a recurency damnit i wish i could just get it all done in one weekend!!I swear you must have footprints on the back of your helmet - chicagoskydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Viking 0 #16 January 8, 2002 QuoteViking,How's the granddad? Hope he's doing great and still having fun...He is doing as well as a 98 year old can, he is weak so days but others he needs very little help from us. He is however slowly loosing weight b/c he will sleep straight through lunch sometimes. I swear you must have footprints on the back of your helmet - chicagoskydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites freefallfreak 0 #17 January 8, 2002 Viking,Keep me posted...HONK! HONK!. I kinda like the dude...he sounds like a lot of fun to me...FFF Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Viking 0 #18 January 8, 2002 oh he is a crazy dude, he worked full time as a Mason doing stucco(sp) work till he was 75!! then up until like four years he would still be out around the house doing stuff. He is one tough guy. He scratch built a glider.....ya not the little remote control ones an actual glider!!! Also built a little motor boat, and the house that i live in. Hard to beleive since he never went to high school. He spent most of his free time taking my mom out on deep sea fishing trips for Albacore, Tuna, and my got a 300 pound thrasher shark one time!!! you have no idea how many times i have heard that story.I swear you must have footprints on the back of your helmet - chicagoskydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
Viking 0 #11 January 6, 2002 this coming from a guy who lives in the land of mist I swear you must have footprints on the back of your helmet - chicagoskydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freefallfreak 0 #12 January 7, 2002 Viking,How's the granddad? Hope he's doing great and still having fun...FFF Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lazerq3 0 #13 January 8, 2002 Quotei will have to pay for a recurency jump (more $$$) A recurency jump after 3weeks???? jason Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dove 0 #14 January 8, 2002 Work it, brother man! Not only are you a good son but next time you wanna go spend several days and way too much money at the dz how can they say no?! BTW - a good way to look at life. Down the road you won't even remember that you missed a few jumps or had to shell out some cash for a recurrency jump. But you'll never forget all the special moments you got with just you and Grandpa. Irreplaceable memories. The thread of life! Your grandpa sounds like a trooper. How lucky he is to have you! dove Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Viking 0 #15 January 8, 2002 i don't have my A yet so four weeks of no jumping means a recurency damnit i wish i could just get it all done in one weekend!!I swear you must have footprints on the back of your helmet - chicagoskydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Viking 0 #16 January 8, 2002 QuoteViking,How's the granddad? Hope he's doing great and still having fun...He is doing as well as a 98 year old can, he is weak so days but others he needs very little help from us. He is however slowly loosing weight b/c he will sleep straight through lunch sometimes. I swear you must have footprints on the back of your helmet - chicagoskydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freefallfreak 0 #17 January 8, 2002 Viking,Keep me posted...HONK! HONK!. I kinda like the dude...he sounds like a lot of fun to me...FFF Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Viking 0 #18 January 8, 2002 oh he is a crazy dude, he worked full time as a Mason doing stucco(sp) work till he was 75!! then up until like four years he would still be out around the house doing stuff. He is one tough guy. He scratch built a glider.....ya not the little remote control ones an actual glider!!! Also built a little motor boat, and the house that i live in. Hard to beleive since he never went to high school. He spent most of his free time taking my mom out on deep sea fishing trips for Albacore, Tuna, and my got a 300 pound thrasher shark one time!!! you have no idea how many times i have heard that story.I swear you must have footprints on the back of your helmet - chicagoskydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
