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You'll have time to work in Fitzgerald before you leave... Right?
racerman 0
I made the same choice for almost the same reasons. After awhile I started looking at the sky and regretting the decision I made. Unfortunately it took almost ten years to realize this and save up enough money to buy gear. You have to do what you have to but you'll be back!!!
kallend 7
It was a pleasure jumping with you.
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The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one.
The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one.
Wow. Such a great place to be, having enjoyed so many jumps and yet deciding you don't wanna anymore. Life will be so much less complicated, and you can always come back.
Cheers!
Jon S.
Cheers!
Jon S.
1. sell your rig
2. use that cash to buy a BASE rig
3. I have no idea where you are going, but there is probably something to jump off of.
4. If you start to feel burned out again, pull lower next time!
2. use that cash to buy a BASE rig
3. I have no idea where you are going, but there is probably something to jump off of.
4. If you start to feel burned out again, pull lower next time!
BASE 1384
Andy0689 0
Best wishes, Marion! I enjoyed jumping with you at SDA! Take care and if you're ever in the Seattle area for whatever reason, look me up!
Andy
I'll believe it when I see it on YouTube!
I'll believe it when I see it on YouTube!
The_Don 0
Gonna miss you my friend. 
For those that have not met Marion, let me say that he is one of the nicest, most humble people you will ever meet inside or outside of this sport.
Who knows Maroin? In 3 to 5 years you may decide to come back, you're next goal could be AFF Instructor!
I know for a fact that you would be a great teacher.
I will see you this weekend & I would love to get a jump in with you one last time before you park your wings.
Hope you can get Tish to come out & do a tandem or at least hang out.
See ya soon.
Don.
Edit to add... I'll never forget when you wanted to give the President of the USPA a .... "HIM, HIM!! "
For those that have not met Marion, let me say that he is one of the nicest, most humble people you will ever meet inside or outside of this sport.
Who knows Maroin? In 3 to 5 years you may decide to come back, you're next goal could be AFF Instructor!
I know for a fact that you would be a great teacher.
I will see you this weekend & I would love to get a jump in with you one last time before you park your wings.
Hope you can get Tish to come out & do a tandem or at least hang out.
See ya soon.
Don.
Edit to add... I'll never forget when you wanted to give the President of the USPA a .... "HIM, HIM!! "
I am NOT being loud.
I'm being enthusiastic!
I'm being enthusiastic!
Never say quit. Your taking a break. I did it twice. You will be back. It never gets outta your system. Enjoy your break, we will see you again someday.
Dom
Bolas 0
Glad we got to beach jump together. 
The sky will always be there should you wish to return. If ever it's not, we've got way bigger issues...
The sky will always be there should you wish to return. If ever it's not, we've got way bigger issues...
Stupidity if left untreated is self-correcting
If ya can't be good, look good, if that fails, make 'em laugh.
If ya can't be good, look good, if that fails, make 'em laugh.
elightle 0
Hi, Marion. I don't believe I know you but I feel sad that you're leaving the sport . I quit for 15 years only because I couldn't afford to compete. Dumb move I realized later. Now I am a 4-way competitor wannabee with no medals. If I could do it all over, I would have jumped on that first 4-way team with my buddy, Dan BC. Yes, I said BC!
But I digress. This is your farewell to the troops and we wish you all the best. I am sure you are doing what is best for you. Like I said, We'll be here if/when you return
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. I quit for 15 years only because I couldn't afford to compete. Dumb move I realized later. Now I am a 4-way competitor wannabee with no medals. If I could do it all over, I would have jumped on that first 4-way team with my buddy, Dan BC. Yes, I said BC!
But I digress. This is your farewell to the troops and we wish you all the best. I am sure you are doing what is best for you. Like I said, We'll be here if/when you return
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QuoteDumb move I realized later. Now I am a 4-way competitor wannabee with no medals. If I could do it all over, I would have jumped on that first 4-way team with my buddy, Dan BC. Yes, I said BC!
Yup, that was pretty stupid.
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Or you could have been in the plane crash. So maybe not so stupid.
Dom
pms07 0
Marion,
Sorry to see you go but wish you all the best as you seek out life's next adventure.
You are truly one of the nicest people in the sport that I've met and I enjoyed flying with and getting to know you at Z-Hills and Elsinore. Thanks for sharing some wingsuit adventure and the sky!
caw-caw!
Pat
Sorry to see you go but wish you all the best as you seek out life's next adventure.
You are truly one of the nicest people in the sport that I've met and I enjoyed flying with and getting to know you at Z-Hills and Elsinore. Thanks for sharing some wingsuit adventure and the sky!
caw-caw!
Pat
i know i dont know you nor do you know me but its always a sad day for me when theres one less jumper in the sky.
im still a student in this sport and i love everything about it. Sometimes all i can think about is trying to get my friends to jump too. this is such an amazing sport and the people i've met so far have been amazing. I've made some good friends since becoming a part of skydiving. I hope you have experienced the same and you never forget any of us.
That being said, i wish you the best of luck in your endeavors and i hope you find happiness in whatever it is you choose to do!
Ryan
im still a student in this sport and i love everything about it. Sometimes all i can think about is trying to get my friends to jump too. this is such an amazing sport and the people i've met so far have been amazing. I've made some good friends since becoming a part of skydiving. I hope you have experienced the same and you never forget any of us.
That being said, i wish you the best of luck in your endeavors and i hope you find happiness in whatever it is you choose to do!
Ryan
Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, all used up, and loudly proclaiming: Wow, what a ride!
elightle 0
QuoteQuoteDumb move I realized later. Now I am a 4-way competitor wannabee with no medals. If I could do it all over, I would have jumped on that first 4-way team with my buddy, Dan BC. Yes, I said BC!
Yup, that was pretty stupid.
Or you could have been in the plane crash. So maybe not so stupid.
That's true, Dom. I've thought about that too. My plane crash was at the '78 Nationals in a DC-3. No injuries to our 10-way team except for one broken ankle.
Bye Marion! I wish you all the best! Miss you already...
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QuoteThat's true, Dom. I've thought about that too. My plane crash was at the '78 Nationals in a DC-3. No injuries to our 10-way team except for one broken ankle.
I think ya made the right decision.
Dom
Best of luck to you,,but don't tease us like that,,,what country and what are doing there ?
Blues
Blues
smile, be nice, enjoy life
FB # - 1083
FB # - 1083
fmmobley 0
Thanks everyone for the kind words. One thing I love about skydiving are the people. I guess sharing such a unique experience draws people closer.
Chris... if it goes as planned I hope to be gone when Fitzgerald rolls around again.
Don... Tish will be coming out with me on the 11th. She says she won't do a tandem, but may do an observation ride.
Wally... My wife and I have applied to join the Peace Corps, and if things go as planned we hope to be in Eastern Europe (I think Albania) next year.
Chris... if it goes as planned I hope to be gone when Fitzgerald rolls around again.
Don... Tish will be coming out with me on the 11th. She says she won't do a tandem, but may do an observation ride.
Wally... My wife and I have applied to join the Peace Corps, and if things go as planned we hope to be in Eastern Europe (I think Albania) next year.
... Marion
We don't know each other and i am just a student but I still feel a pang to hear of someone leaving the sport. I am so glad to hear that you have gotten so much out of it and are feeling confident with your decisions at this point, and as stated, the sky will always be there if you return, but best wishes on your new journeys in life!! robyn
robyn"You must be the change you wish to see in the world." Gandhi
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