SkymonkeyONE 3 #1 January 13, 2011 I made my first skydive on 12 January 1981. I was 17 years old. SL progression out of a Cessna 182 with the door off. 28 foot 7-TU in a B=12 container. I weighed 110 pounds and was five foot two. Today, I made four jumps in my new job. I was JMing all day today and didn't spot anyone off the DZ (thank God..LOL) While there are a ton of people out there with more than my seven thousand jumps, few have spent more than twenty years in the service and have managed to keep it up for that long continuously. I consider myself terribly lucky not to have suffered any debilitating injuries during that time. I also consider myself incredibly lucky to have met so many fine people and to have made so many incredible demos during my tenure. It has not sucked. My advice to young jumpers: Don't be a "tourist", make as many friends in the sport as you can, and be safe enough to continue doing this great thing all of your life. I am 47 and have been jumping for 30 of those years. How cool is that? Chuck Blue D-12501 AFF-I, SL-I, TM-I, PRO, S&TA, BMCI, PFC/E Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWFlyer 2 #2 January 13, 2011 Quote I consider myself terribly lucky not to have suffered any debilitating injuries during that time. And in your case, most of that luck has been needed when you're on the ground. Quote make as many friends in the sport as you can Chuck, even though I haven't had the privilege of jumping with you (yet) I'm glad I can count you in that list of friends I've made in the sport. to another 30 years!"There is only one basic human right, the right to do as you damn well please. And with it comes the only basic human duty, the duty to take the consequences." -P.J. O'Rourke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BIGUN 1,229 #3 January 13, 2011 Fuckin pup. I was 24, made my first skydive that year and started the Q course. Wait. That means we're a couple of really old fuckers now. You want me to send you a "Bigun ruined my life T-shirt.?" Luv ya, man... Ya know, that monkey love kinda shit. Keep churnin and burnin, Bro. Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 212 #4 January 13, 2011 QuoteI made my first skydive on 12 January 1981. I was 17 years old. SL progression out of a Cessna 182 with the door off. 28 foot 7-TU in a B=12 container. I weighed 110 pounds and was five foot two. Today, I made four jumps in my current job as an instructor at the USMC Multi-Mission Parachute Course in Coolidge, AZ. I was primary JM all day today and didn't spot anyone off the DZ (thank God..LOL) While there are a ton of people out there with more than my seven thousand jumps, few have spent more than twenty years in the service and have managed to keep it up for that long continuously. I consider myself terribly lucky not to have suffered any debilitating injuries during that time. I also consider myself incredibly lucky to have met so many fine people and to have made so many incredible demos during my tenure. It has not sucked. My advice to young jumpers: Don't be a "tourist", make as many friends in the sport as you can, and be safe enough to continue doing this great thing all of your life. I am 47 and have been jumping for 30 of those years. How cool is that? Chuck Blue D-12501 AFF-I, SL-I, TM-I, PRO, S&TA, BMCI, PFC/E Cool . . . I still have that T-shirt BTW Cheers Chuck - I'm glad to know you.I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jurgencamps 0 #5 January 13, 2011 Quote I weighed 110 pounds Today, ... And today? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
azureriders 0 #6 January 13, 2011 Quote I weighed 110 pounds and was five foot two. so how much do you weigh now? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,286 #7 January 13, 2011 Quote That means we're a couple of really old fuckers now. I'm older and started first, but I keep telling myself it's not the years, it's the mileage Of course, I don't have nearly as many jumps... congrats, Chuck Wendy P.There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diablopilot 2 #8 January 13, 2011 And here I thought 'Twardo was old......Congrats Monkey...... Here's to jumping with you again some time. ---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DonTheGeek 0 #9 January 13, 2011 Chuck Blue ruint my life. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
normiss 715 #10 January 13, 2011 Nice blickie. Happy to call you my friend, both in the sky and on the ground. Here's to another 30. On three... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlueSBDeath 2 #11 January 13, 2011 Great Job Chuck!!! Keep building those Hero's Stay Safe Old Man Arvel BSBD...........Its all about Respect, USPA#-7062, FB-2197, Outlaw 499 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 35 #12 January 13, 2011 The weirdest drunk dial I've ever had was from you and you've embarrassed me more times than I can count! But still, I heart you, Chuckie Blue. Congrats on your impressive accomplishment! She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piisfish 136 #13 January 13, 2011 I wish you many more jumping years And you almost look just 30 scissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #14 January 13, 2011 Quote And here I thought 'Twardo was old......Congrats Monkey...... Here's to jumping with you again some time. I started 5 years before Chuck, open door Cessna too...I only have 1/2 as many jumps but I know the line in his post that speaks volumes is the one about no injuries. Outstanding Skymonkey, looking forward to the NEXT 30! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piisfish 136 #15 January 13, 2011 Quote the line in his post that speaks volumes is the one about no injuries. he's just very lucky scissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumper03 0 #16 January 13, 2011 Quotethe line in his post that speaks volumes is the one about no injuries. Not from lack of trying... I still say that golf cart was driven off of the roof...Scars remind us that the past is real Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beachbum 0 #17 January 13, 2011 I've got a few years on you, but I didn't start jumping until I was 45. At 17 I was too busy surfing, diving, sailing, etc. on the beach, and .... hmmm ... something else, but I forget what it was for some reason. Huge congrats on 30 SAFE years in the sport, and wishes for that trend to continue on, and on, and on ....As long as you are happy with yourself ... who cares what the rest of the world thinks? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DonTheGeek 0 #18 January 13, 2011 Quote Quote the line in his post that speaks volumes is the one about no injuries. Not from lack of trying... I still say that golf cart was driven off of the roof... I have the perp admitting as such on video ... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rick 67 #19 January 13, 2011 Good job on staying alive Chuckie Keep it up You can't be drunk all day if you don't start early! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bolas 5 #20 January 13, 2011 Quote Chuck Blue ruint my life. Then there's Carlos Azul... Congrats on 30. To 30 more. Stupidity if left untreated is self-correcting If ya can't be good, look good, if that fails, make 'em laugh. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 34 #21 January 13, 2011 Congratulations Chuck! In a few years I'll hit the 2 decade mark. "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
Scrumpot 1 #22 January 13, 2011 That is awesome! Congratulations, Chuck. I wish now (and my only regret) is that I too, had not started sooner / earlier. "It has not sucked". I think I will change my sig line to that. Here is now to your NEXT 30 years as well. HIM... HIM... !! -Grant coitus non circum - Moab Stone Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 15 #23 January 13, 2011 Congrats on 30 so far Chuck, now go get some Monkey Fries!Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vanair 0 #24 January 13, 2011 Congrats, I started in 73 at 16. Only 4,000+, never went a yr without a couple of jumps. Hope to live and jump long enough to be the oldest continuous skydiver. Never got hurt enough that I couldn't jump the next day, but sure did have a few that felt like I got beat up with a bat. Had over a hundred jumps before I even saw a Square. Lots of stories. Congrats to another old timer! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lok 0 #25 January 13, 2011 Congrats man!!! the only I can say. I did my first jump (military S/L from a C-130 during my national service) back on april 1999 at age 21 and I have since only 274 jumps (living in Greece is hard for a skydiver). I was lucky enough to met Chuck on Zhills (went there to get my coach rating) on february 2008 and had my best skydive ever...........a six way organised by Chuck..... Wish you all the best and safe landings for ever Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
