freaksister 0 #26 September 4, 2001 QuoteNow - I believe you owe us all BEER for writing the longest post ever here on DZ.com!!!Man, that's NO SHIT! My eyes are tired...and I didn't read every single word...Anyway, congrats Michele...SisI lust for the ultimate rush... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 3 #27 September 4, 2001 Congratulations!I've enjoyed your commentary very much and have looked forward to it each time.You should consider compiling the entire thing and submitting it to "Parachutist" as well as some wuffo magazines -- "Outside" comes to mind.As for Pat Works . . .Pat is a special kind of guy. If you didn't know it walking onto the drop zone, you'd probably think he was just a quiet, old guy and not even think he was a skydiver. He kind of stoops over from his age and shuffles a bit as he walks from place to place. However, -never- underestimate anyone in this sport.See, it's like this, Pat Works was one of the ORIGINAL RW flyers in the U.S.. He actually wrote the book on the subject. Check it out HERE. He's an amazing guy. He has, since 1961, been at the front of just about every trend in the sport of skydiving and is considered to be a living legend and walking history of the sport. When you look around at the photos hanging in the Bombshelter, you'll notice that a lot of the really old historical ones come from Pat's collection.And if you look REALLY closely on your way to the pay phones in the Bombshelter, you'll see a weird little plaque with a bunch of stuffed frogs glued to it . . . Pat helped to make that plaque way, way back when and it was the original 10-way speed trophy -- it now serves as a "spirit of competition" award and is passed along at each year's U.S. Nationals competition. It's called the Godfrog Award.Now, you might be asking, "What's a Godfrog?" Well, I'll let Pat tell you in the book I mentioned a couple of paragraphs back. And when you think you're done there . . . and ready for some freefly . . . Pat will take you there as well. Check out THIS!So, what Mark was doing was bridging the gap between the ages -- connecting Pat's past, to your future.Paulfuturecam.com/skydive.html Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Donna 0 #28 September 4, 2001 Congratulations, Michele!! Way to go! I agree with the others. Please keep writing your stories. I love reading them!Skies,D Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jessica 0 #29 September 4, 2001 Way to go, girl!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymedic 0 #30 September 4, 2001 good on ya girl...now I am gonna be in perris in a month or so..so be ready to JUMP with the Paramagic man!!!MarcBecause I fly, I envy no man on earth Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DZBone 0 #31 September 5, 2001 You are amazing.See who can spot the drunk or near-drunk dz.commers in the attached pic! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michele 1 #32 September 5, 2001 Well, considering I was there, I won't play....but I'll give you a hint.....wait, no, that's not fair.....lol-michele"What of the dreams that never die? Turn to your left at the end of the sky". ~e e cummings~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ltdiver 3 #33 September 5, 2001 Michele!Glad you made it and I could be there for the celebration!You go, girl :^)Lori Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kelly 0 #34 September 5, 2001 wingis wearing a white tank top. on the left hand side of the pic. i see ya dave! how are you man? kel Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
