skymama 35 #1 March 25, 2001 I recertified today, and I owe a big part of it to you all!! Here's my story in a nutshell. Last year, I took up skydiving. On my 26th jump, I had a cutaway (due to pilot error!) which freaked me out a little. I lost my confidence and listened to all the whuffos who told me I was stupid to do this sport, yadda, yadda, and most importantly, how could I risk leaving my 2 kids motherless. I went through 6 months of depression everytime I walked outside and looked to the sky and realized how much I missed being up there. Finally, I logged on one day, and started reading the forums. You all had so much excitement and enthusiasm, it made me miss jumping even more, and finally it was contagious! And, I had a jumper pal who was tired of me whining about not jumping who finally said, "shut up and jump out of the plane"!!! So, I did it twice today. I hardly slept last night, and my nervous stomach took a beating, but I did it. It was a glorious day this morning in FL, the ride down was beautiful and the landings were sw-eet! I'm more safety conscious now more than ever, and more aware of my limitations too. And, my husband and kids said they are happy if I'm happy, so I'm good to go. Hope to meet some of you all if you're ever in the Orlando area! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sangiro 4 #2 March 25, 2001 Yeah! Now this post rocks! Welcome back - if you ever see me at a DZ, tap me on the shoulder and I'll gladly jump with you! Safe swoopsSangiro Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 35 #3 March 25, 2001 Thanks, Sangiro! On top of being a genius webmaster, you're a hottie (I've seen your picture), AND a nice guy?!! You've got it all goin' on, dude!:) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Iflyme 0 #4 March 25, 2001 Way to go, Skymama!!! I just love to hear from someone who is inspired us bunch of clowns to get back up in the air. Isn't skydiving a super sport!?! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
froggie 0 #5 March 26, 2001 skymama,congratulations on your jump back into skydiving and WELCOME BACK! Glad to see that you are happy now that youre back up there with the birds. froggie Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dutchboy 0 #6 March 26, 2001 Welcome back. I'll be in Orlando in a couple of months, perhaps I'll see ya then. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freaksister 0 #7 March 26, 2001 congrats, woman!!!!!!!!!!!!have fun and love life!!!!!!!!!!!sis"What we're all really seeking is something where we can feel the rapture of being alive."J.Campbell Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BarrettJ99 0 #8 March 26, 2001 Welcome back Mama... I'll be moving down to FL this summer, maybe we'll run into each other.-T1C-30757 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pammi 0 #9 March 26, 2001 Welcome back Skymama! You're story is inspiring and it's so good to hear your family supports you! Blue skies!Pammi Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aviatrr 0 #10 March 26, 2001 Quote Hope to meet some of you all if you're ever in the Orlando area! I live in Daytona Beach.. Where do you jump at now? Skydive Space Center in Titusville is my new hangout.. Great group, great facilities, not too busy, and lots of freefliers.. If you make it out there, look for the guy in a black/dark red tie dye freefly suit with black/dark red(and a bit of blue) rig..Mike Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 35 #11 March 26, 2001 Mike-I did all my jumping at SSC last year, and yesterday I tried out Deland for the first time. Were you out there last year? We might have already seen each other before! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 35 #12 March 26, 2001 Thanks, everyone, for the big welcome and all the words of encouragement. That was another thing I missed about not skydiving-the people! Mostly everyone I have met has been helpful, supportive and nice. What a great sport we have! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zennie 0 #13 March 26, 2001 Welcome back! Be grateful for having a family that's supportive, they are so few. My wife fortunately has been great. In fact, she said this past weekend was the first weekend where I headed out to the DZ and she didn't worry.'Course then I had a downwind landing and scuffed up my hand pretty good. DOH! ------------Blue Skies!Zennie Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybytch 259 #14 March 27, 2001 Woooo Whooooo!! Welcome home skymama!!! I'm jealous pull and flare,lisa Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
max 0 #15 March 27, 2001 Welcome back Skymama!!!Stay safe and have lots of FUN!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
froggie 0 #16 March 27, 2001 skymama,you do realize what this means right? youve posted your jump back into skydiving so now we expect to hear all about the jumps that you make in the future. Youre a part of our *family* now, so ya better start getting loud, causing a rutcus, and posting any updates :) froggie Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sangiro 4 #17 March 27, 2001 QuoteThanks, Sangiro! On top of being a genius webmaster, you're a hottie (I've seen your picture), AND a nice guy?!! You've got it all goin' on, dude!:)That does it! ....now I'll not only jump with you, I'll buy your jump ticket as well! Thank you!Safe swoopsSangiro Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 35 #18 March 27, 2001 Well, damn, Sangiro, you got yourself a date! Now if you only didn't live all the way across the friggin' country! But seriously, I think I should buy YOU a jump ticket for providing us all such a great reason to not do our work everyday.:) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skreamer 1 #19 March 27, 2001 Is it just me, or is there some serious flirting going on between our fearless leader and skymama?He'll jump with her AND pay for her jumpticket???Stay tuned to this thread for further developments.../s[drop till you party!] Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 35 #20 March 28, 2001 Oh, Screamer, I don't want you to feel left out- I'll flirt with you too!:) Unfortunately, I can't say I'll be making it to the UK anytime soon to be able to jump with you though. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dirtsucks 0 #21 March 28, 2001 If I may make a break from the Love Connection for a moment, I’d like to say that I’m totally happy for you skymama! I totally know what it’s like to suffer from “ground bound depression” (I made that up all by myself!), and I’m glad to hear that you that you realized that you needed to fly and just went and did it!Josh Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 35 #22 March 28, 2001 Ground bound depression- I like that! Maybe we can start something with this, turn it into a real disease and get federal funding for it!I hope you make it back into the sky soon. Now I wonder what was I so worried about. And, I had a couple of very bad jumps before that. I was so focused on the ride in the plane this time, and just walked up to the edge of the plane to jump out like it was something I was born to do. That first jump back was the best one that I had ever done, as far as being memorable for me and making me feel good. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PLFXpert 0 #23 March 28, 2001 Skymama,Congrats! I'm stoked b/c it sounds as if I'll have a chance to meet you (and you'd be the first from DZ.com I've met) in Deland. I should be there every weekend jumping starting April 14th weekend (2 more weekends.) I currently live in Orlando but am moving at the end of July to Jax beach. I'd be really stoked to meet you!Congrats, again!Much love and blue skies,Carrie http://www.geocities.com/skydivegrl20/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 35 #24 March 28, 2001 Oh, I'll be so happy to meet you, Carrie! I was a little lost there last week being in Deland for the first time, and being by myself. I hope we'll get a chance to jump together too. I'm planning on going on the 8th, and will mark my calendar for the 22nd. Yippee! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites PLFXpert 0 #25 March 28, 2001 Skymama, I definitely hear you about getting lost in Deland. I feel the same way. I am from Skydive Daytona but they closed (hopefully temporarily) so a lot of my DZ jumpers are in Deland and Sebastian now. I LOVE Sebastian but Deland is more convenient to be my regular DZ. I actually have come to know quite a few of the regulars there but all the same, you can still get lost easily. I prefer smaller, more user friendly DZs but Deland is pretty cool too. I'll be stoked to meet you and will introduce you to the rest of my Skydive Daytona family that jumps thereMuch love and blue skies,Carrie http://www.geocities.com/skydivegrl20/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 Next Page 1 of 2 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
PLFXpert 0 #25 March 28, 2001 Skymama, I definitely hear you about getting lost in Deland. I feel the same way. I am from Skydive Daytona but they closed (hopefully temporarily) so a lot of my DZ jumpers are in Deland and Sebastian now. I LOVE Sebastian but Deland is more convenient to be my regular DZ. I actually have come to know quite a few of the regulars there but all the same, you can still get lost easily. I prefer smaller, more user friendly DZs but Deland is pretty cool too. I'll be stoked to meet you and will introduce you to the rest of my Skydive Daytona family that jumps thereMuch love and blue skies,Carrie http://www.geocities.com/skydivegrl20/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
