propblast 0 #1 April 4, 2001 Ah,Hi all. Just thought Id say that it is already absolutely beautiful here in VT today. Would be a great day to skydive or ski. Wanted to wish everyone else the same and remind all that in everyday theres something good to look for. Remember this...."Everydays a holiday, some are just better than others." Anyways everyone have a good one. Talk to you later.-e Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingnut 0 #2 April 4, 2001 thanks......today has been a good day for me too! my car didn't break and i didn't have to work 12 hours...... "carpe diem" (sieze the day)<> Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkySlut 0 #3 April 4, 2001 Ya Dude!!!Things are starting to warm up around these parts...my DZ still has quite a bit of snow on the ground, but the super otter is coming next weekend!!! PropBlast, have you ever jumped at skydive new england??? where do you jump???"I'll jump anything!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grogs 0 #4 April 4, 2001 Actually, this might sound weird, but while I'm at work I normally hope that the weather outside is crappy. If it's a nice day I'll probably end up spending entirely too much time standing out on the back porch at work staring up at the sky and never get any work done. Also, I'd end up taking off early every other afternoon to go to the DZ and make even less money than I already do, so I wouldn't be able to afford to jump. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingnut 0 #5 April 4, 2001 grogs,that's why you get a job that is payed by salry and work a long time on the crappy days and get off early on the nice days......or just brown nose the boss a little......<> Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkySlut 0 #6 April 4, 2001 Or get a cushy outside sales position and set some long "appointments" on those sunny days..."I'll jump anything!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grogs 0 #7 April 4, 2001 Quotegrogs,that's why you get a job that is payed by salry LOL, I've been down that road before. While it's nice in theory, from my experiences you're almost always better off doing the hourly thing. The problem is that, while the salaried job may only say '40 hours a week' your boss probably has different ideas and starts asking questions about why you're 'not a team player' and ONLY doing the minimum number of hours (instead of working from 6AM-9PM 6 days a week). Also, as an hourly wage slave, if my boss calls me and tells me to come in on Friday night or Saturday, or whatever, they have to pay me overtime for that time period. Since my company's budget is run by a bunch of tight-asses, that makes it very unlikely I'll ever have to come in during my off time except for a real emergency. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildblue 4 #8 April 4, 2001 QuoteLOL, I've been down that road before. While it's nice in theory, from my experiences you're almost always better off doing the hourly thingWell, I must be one of the lucky ones then. I'm salary - I work 40-45 hours a week. Every once in awhile I have to come in on a Saturday or Sunday, but, that usually means the following Wed I'll take off (DZ has $15 jumps on Wed!)It's funny, I can't really call in sick when it's 70 and sunny, the boss knows what I'm doing. It's ok though, he's a pilot and he does the same thing.I keep trying to talk the company into a "Demonstration Skydiving Team" ... they're not buying it though ;) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
propblast 0 #9 April 4, 2001 SS,No I havent jumped up there at all. Actually Im a military jumper(yes for all of you out there that explains my like of rounds!!! and alot of my questions)However I do love the sky and Im setting up for my AFF in May. Hopefully down South. I know of one DZ here in VT. ITs just south of Burlington. Where is your home DZ? Its still sunny with blue skys now. Only annoyance the 4 feet of snow!!-e Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkySlut 0 #10 April 4, 2001 Skydive New England-its on the border or NH & ME. Super Otter, Swooping Pond, Awesome BBQs (Lobsterfest, Pig Roasts, etc. every weekend), Bonfire everynight, and just kick ass people. If you can come on over. I did my AFF there in July of last year...I havent missed a weekend there since, even with the snow."I'll jump anything!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
propblast 0 #11 April 4, 2001 Cool,Id def be intrested in coming down to at least see it. Is there a webpage with directions or can you give em to me off of I89/I93?-e Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkySlut 0 #12 April 4, 2001 www.ugojump.com That should get you there! Let me know when you are thinking about coming down, I will make sure that I am there!"I'll jump anything!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
propblast 0 #13 April 4, 2001 Ill do that. Depends on schedule. I ll keep you informed.-e Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkySlut 0 #14 April 4, 2001 word."I'll jump anything!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
propblast 0 #15 April 4, 2001 oops,ment to say ill email you.-e Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkySlut 0 #16 April 4, 2001 They also have free camping & showers to so you can stay for the weekend there if you dont want to spring for a hotel."I'll jump anything!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
