Chris-Ottawa 0 #1 July 7, 2013 Because I'm getting married after I proposed on a skydive yesterday. Enjoy... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4da89qdg_S8 I totally failed on the jump though. The plan was to propose in freefall with a sign, and then meet her on the ground to make it official. Unfortunately, the sign blew apart on exit (my fault), so we had to do the failsafe option on the ground. There's a link in the video that shows what happened to the sign. Aside from the sign blowing up, everything else went according to plan as far as I can tell, and I managed to keep it secret for several weeks while the ring was made and the planning was ongoing."When once you have tasted flight..." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnMitchell 16 #2 July 7, 2013 Congratulations! I hope you love being married as much as I have. Now, career over? Is she making you quit jumping? That's not so good. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris-Ottawa 0 #3 July 7, 2013 Haha, no. I actually did another jump after this as well. It was just a "ball and chain" type joke. Thank for the congrats!"When once you have tasted flight..." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Krip 2 #4 July 7, 2013 Chris-Ottawa Haha, no. I actually did another jump after this as well. It was just a "ball and chain" type joke. Thank for the congrats! CongratsIs this the second time you propozed at a dzOne Jump Wonder Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris-Ottawa 0 #5 July 7, 2013 Quote Is this the second time you propozed at a dz I'm not sure what you mean by this?"When once you have tasted flight..." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piisfish 137 #6 July 7, 2013 Chris-Ottawa Quote Is this the second time you propozed at a dz I'm not sure what you mean by this? if not, it would be your BEEEEEER time scissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris-Ottawa 0 #7 July 8, 2013 Ugh...good point. You just made me realize how bad the wedding is going to break my bank account. Her family = Newfies My Family = Irish/French My friends = Skydivers Normal Wedding Beer + Newfies + Skydivers (free beer) + Irish + French = $25,000 is alcohol costs before gettign cakes, flowers, photographer, rental, ceremony etc.... Dammnit!"When once you have tasted flight..." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NorrinRadd 0 #8 July 8, 2013 Chris-OttawaUgh...good point. You just made me realize how bad the wedding is going to break my bank account. Her family = Newfies My Family = Irish/French My friends = Skydivers Normal Wedding Beer + Newfies + Skydivers (free beer) + Irish + French = $25,000 is alcohol costs before gettign cakes, flowers, photographer, rental, ceremony etc.... Dammnit! Newfies AND French... that should be a GREAT party! Congrats!Why drive myself crazy trying to be normal, when I am already at crazy? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bertt 0 #9 July 8, 2013 Congratulations. And keep the ball-and-chain jokes coming. Wives love those.You don't have to outrun the bear. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bloomin0nion12 0 #10 July 8, 2013 Well I start skydiving after getting married for 1 year, let me tell you I could and would jump much more if not married. Ball and chain indeed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
3mpire 0 #11 July 8, 2013 If you think your time is going to be limited now, wait till you have kids lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris-Ottawa 0 #12 July 8, 2013 QuoteCongratulations. And keep the ball-and-chain jokes coming. Wives love those. No problem! I'll share my medical appointment info then. I scheduled my balls to be surgically removed on Thursday. Is Thursday a good day for that? (just kidding - just another ball and chain joke). Haha, thanks for all the insight, opinions, congrats and warnings everyone!"When once you have tasted flight..." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DougH 270 #13 July 8, 2013 Come back in 5 years and let us know if your still jumping. The odds aren't in your favor. "The restraining order says you're only allowed to touch me in freefall" =P Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris-Ottawa 0 #14 July 8, 2013 I'll put 5 bucks on that with you. The only reason I'd consider "pausing" jumping is for financial reasons, health reasons, or kids. I wouldn't want to leave her alone raising kid(s) if something happened to me. At this point in time, whether I do 10 jumps a year, or 1000...I'm not quitting and she supports this. She knows my position and that's that."When once you have tasted flight..." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GooniesKid 0 #15 July 8, 2013 Chris-Ottawa Because I'm getting married after I proposed on a skydive yesterday. Another one bites the dust! Single for life = any prospect i want Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
islander 0 #16 July 21, 2013 Robbers want you valet or life, women want both. (C) :) Do not worry abot blown away sign and money, just have fun. Live your every day as it is a last one. (C) :))) If she was with you in DZ, maybe it is not a dead end for your skydiving. :) Happy Wedding!Blue Sky Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
