BillyVance 34 #1 April 25, 2005 Congratulations to Alan Thompson for reaching his 1000th jump over the weekend! His DZO gave him a free tandem jump for the milestone, and he had 5 videographers and 3 friends jumping along. What great camaraderie his DZ has! Here are a couple of pictures. In the group shot, Alan is kneeling center front row. He's also the first Deaf British jumper to reach 1000 jumps. Don't worry, he bought all the beer, some $65 worth! That's £40 pounds for you Brits "Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
goesky 0 #2 April 26, 2005 Cool more deaf made more than 1,000 jumps. We started growing and older. Keep up jumping as we can. Keep up your shape! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lizzieuk 0 #3 April 26, 2005 WELL DONE ALAN!!! Was a great day, the beer was much appreciated, and it was also Alan's birthday - had fun learning to sign happy birthday to him Thought I'd add a pic of Alan having the tandem harness fitted - he looked the most nervous I'd ever seen him! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 34 #4 April 26, 2005 QuoteWELL DONE ALAN!!! Was a great day, the beer was much appreciated, and it was also Alan's birthday - had fun learning to sign happy birthday to him Thought I'd add a pic of Alan having the tandem harness fitted - he looked the most nervous I'd ever seen him! I might be that nervous too. After over 1100 jumps of my own, can I trust that tandem master to take care of me?? It would definitely be a weird experience, hehehe..."Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydog 2 #5 April 26, 2005 You would be nervous if Chris was your TI. It was a great jump, and shows what we all think of Alan.......... BrynJourney not destination..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lizzieuk 0 #6 April 26, 2005 Ok Bryn, your pic of Alan scared beats mine! And don't say that about Chris - he is supposed to be taking my sister up after all!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydog 2 #7 April 26, 2005 Alan was either nervous or he had sat on Chris' mobile phone.........hang on he didnt have his phone.... Lizzie, I would be worried.....Chris never knows the difference between his Viagra and Prozac. But I will keep him in check as I am doing the video......Journey not destination..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
