JohnMitchell 14 #51 April 18, 2006 Valinda and I have a little handshake thing we always do on jumprun, just a little thing but we like it. Then one day, in the hospital, right before they put her on the ventilator in a coma, not knowing if she'd was coming back, she gives me that handshake from the hospital bed. That was the coolest thing at one of the hardest times in my life. I'm okay with the handshakes. Share the love. After she got all better, the doctors asked about the handshake thing. They were dying to know what that was all about . . . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DJL 232 #52 April 18, 2006 QuoteThat's what's wrong with this country today... Andrea, I think you and John Rich need to take this discussion to Speaker's Corner."I encourage all awesome dangerous behavior." - Jeffro Fincher Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rick 67 #53 April 18, 2006 I like the one that Haagen Dasz taught me bump fists top, bottom and straight on then pretend to take a hit off a joint and throw it out the doorYou can't be drunk all day if you don't start early! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 35 #54 April 18, 2006 QuoteAndrea, I think you and John Rich need to take this discussion to Speaker's Corner. No way, I don't go in there! I do the handshake AND smile at complete strangers. I apologize in advance if I happen to do either one of those things to you if we are ever at the same dz.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
DJL 232 #55 April 18, 2006 I'll be at the Cross Keys Season opener. I don't plan to acknowledge you or anyone I talk to on here."I encourage all awesome dangerous behavior." - Jeffro Fincher Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 35 #56 April 18, 2006 QuoteI'll be at the Cross Keys Season opener. I don't plan to acknowledge you or anyone I talk to on here. Well, that just sounds like a challenge now. 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
JohnRich 4 #57 April 18, 2006 QuoteQuoteI'm with John on this one, it's stupid. Kind of like smiling and saying hello to people. STEW-PID!! Yeah, God forbid people be nice to each other or acknowledge one another. That's what's wrong with this country today, people are just too damn nice. We should all just ignore everyone and maybe they'll get the message that they should mind their own damn business! Good gosh. I say I think the hand-jive stuff is stupid, and the next thing you know I'm an unfriendly, loner, monster, responsible for the degradation of America's morality! For the record: I'm quite friendly. I don't ignore people or treat them like outsiders. In fact, I jump with everyone, regardless of experience level. I think a smile is just as good as all the hand-jive - in fact, better. Talking to people is more important than hand-jive. Sharing the awesome experience of skydiving together is more important than hand-jive. If I'm on the plane with you, in a dive with you, or sharing a beer with you, that's more important than hand-jive. Hand-jive doesn't mean shit. If you're so insecure that you need silly hand tricks to make yourself feel "wanted", then the problem is not the guy who doesn't like hand-jive. Flame away at the big 'ol unfriendly monster! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scaryshari 0 #58 April 18, 2006 I know you are a nice guy and look forward to meeting you one day...soon! It is your right to believe what you believe and feel how you feel. Maybe you are misunderstanding what some of us get out of it, as it certainly isn't about "belonging or fitting in"...for me it's "good luck, kick ass, and save your a$$" without a long conversation. I can't hear crap on the plane, but understand hand jestures...so it eases tension, allows 5 - 10 seconds of sharing a smile with your friends. so, john, when we get to jump together - we're handjivin' just because I like it, and you don't like to hurt peoples' feeling that do it. BTW - the hospital story was touching. Thanks for sharing is Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DJL 232 #59 April 18, 2006 I dedicate my new signature line to you and JohnRich."I encourage all awesome dangerous behavior." - Jeffro Fincher Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWFlyer 2 #61 April 18, 2006 Seriously, John, just when I think you two couldn't possibly be any cuter you pull this story out. "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
bob.dino 0 #62 April 19, 2006 QuoteFunny that you posted this, we've just completed our National Champs here and as a camera guy for a few teams i noticed the different shakes that people have. Our team one had four hands in the middle, with the camera guy's on top. We then did an exit count, pulled our hands away and played rock-paper-scissors. It was a great way to release tension Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites manfall 0 #63 April 19, 2006 I showed the punch-slide-point handshake to my kids and they said .. Ohhh .. rock, paper, scissors! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites JohnMitchell 14 #64 April 19, 2006 QuoteSeriously, John, just when I think you two couldn't possibly be any cuter you pull this story out. I hope we don't make you barf. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Peej 0 #65 April 19, 2006 That story just gave me goose bumps. Cool. Advertisio Rodriguez / Sky Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Peej 0 #66 April 19, 2006 QuoteQuoteFunny that you posted this, we've just completed our National Champs here and as a camera guy for a few teams i noticed the different shakes that people have. Our team one had four hands in the middle, with the camera guy's on top. We then did an exit count, pulled our hands away and played rock-paper-scissors. It was a great way to release tension Agreed. Being my first time as a camera flyer in competition i was a mess on my first round. The handshakes and smiles before exit helped a lot. Advertisio Rodriguez / Sky Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Trae 1 #67 April 19, 2006 ........... a source of constant amusement. It's also a really cool way to spread infectious diseases around the DZ.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Mike111 0 #68 April 19, 2006 likewise Trae!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Trae 1 #69 April 19, 2006 .....still waiting for the international travellers guide to DZ exit handshakes illustrated of course. My real personal fave at the mo is going to do it and then going....................NUH Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Joellercoaster 6 #70 April 19, 2006 Clearly, you jump in a warm place...-- "I'll tell you how all skydivers are judged, . They are judged by the laws of physics." - kkeenan "You jump out, pull the string and either live or die. What's there to be good at? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites peckerhead 0 #71 April 19, 2006 I agree with John. I think its stupid. Back in the 80's we used to shout out a little chant either on take off or jump run. Hardly anyone does that anymore. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Squeak 17 #72 April 20, 2006 what was the chant?You are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Mike111 0 #73 April 20, 2006 still part of the fun though. I mean whats wrong in a little fun? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites ROK 0 #74 April 20, 2006 We always pat each other on the ass, followed by a quick peck on the cheek. It concerned me in the beginning, but I've never had door fear... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Mike111 0 #75 April 20, 2006 ok if its two girls or boy and girl Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 3 4 5 Next Page 3 of 5 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 Go To Topic Listing
manfall 0 #63 April 19, 2006 I showed the punch-slide-point handshake to my kids and they said .. Ohhh .. rock, paper, scissors! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnMitchell 14 #64 April 19, 2006 QuoteSeriously, John, just when I think you two couldn't possibly be any cuter you pull this story out. I hope we don't make you barf. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Peej 0 #65 April 19, 2006 That story just gave me goose bumps. Cool. Advertisio Rodriguez / Sky Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Peej 0 #66 April 19, 2006 QuoteQuoteFunny that you posted this, we've just completed our National Champs here and as a camera guy for a few teams i noticed the different shakes that people have. Our team one had four hands in the middle, with the camera guy's on top. We then did an exit count, pulled our hands away and played rock-paper-scissors. It was a great way to release tension Agreed. Being my first time as a camera flyer in competition i was a mess on my first round. The handshakes and smiles before exit helped a lot. Advertisio Rodriguez / Sky Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Trae 1 #67 April 19, 2006 ........... a source of constant amusement. It's also a really cool way to spread infectious diseases around the DZ.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Mike111 0 #68 April 19, 2006 likewise Trae!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Trae 1 #69 April 19, 2006 .....still waiting for the international travellers guide to DZ exit handshakes illustrated of course. My real personal fave at the mo is going to do it and then going....................NUH Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Joellercoaster 6 #70 April 19, 2006 Clearly, you jump in a warm place...-- "I'll tell you how all skydivers are judged, . They are judged by the laws of physics." - kkeenan "You jump out, pull the string and either live or die. What's there to be good at? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites peckerhead 0 #71 April 19, 2006 I agree with John. I think its stupid. Back in the 80's we used to shout out a little chant either on take off or jump run. Hardly anyone does that anymore. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Squeak 17 #72 April 20, 2006 what was the chant?You are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Mike111 0 #73 April 20, 2006 still part of the fun though. I mean whats wrong in a little fun? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites ROK 0 #74 April 20, 2006 We always pat each other on the ass, followed by a quick peck on the cheek. It concerned me in the beginning, but I've never had door fear... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Mike111 0 #75 April 20, 2006 ok if its two girls or boy and girl Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 3 4 5 Next Page 3 of 5 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
Peej 0 #65 April 19, 2006 That story just gave me goose bumps. Cool. Advertisio Rodriguez / Sky Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Peej 0 #66 April 19, 2006 QuoteQuoteFunny that you posted this, we've just completed our National Champs here and as a camera guy for a few teams i noticed the different shakes that people have. Our team one had four hands in the middle, with the camera guy's on top. We then did an exit count, pulled our hands away and played rock-paper-scissors. It was a great way to release tension Agreed. Being my first time as a camera flyer in competition i was a mess on my first round. The handshakes and smiles before exit helped a lot. Advertisio Rodriguez / Sky Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trae 1 #67 April 19, 2006 ........... a source of constant amusement. It's also a really cool way to spread infectious diseases around the DZ.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike111 0 #68 April 19, 2006 likewise Trae!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trae 1 #69 April 19, 2006 .....still waiting for the international travellers guide to DZ exit handshakes illustrated of course. My real personal fave at the mo is going to do it and then going....................NUH Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joellercoaster 6 #70 April 19, 2006 Clearly, you jump in a warm place...-- "I'll tell you how all skydivers are judged, . They are judged by the laws of physics." - kkeenan "You jump out, pull the string and either live or die. What's there to be good at? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peckerhead 0 #71 April 19, 2006 I agree with John. I think its stupid. Back in the 80's we used to shout out a little chant either on take off or jump run. Hardly anyone does that anymore. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #72 April 20, 2006 what was the chant?You are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike111 0 #73 April 20, 2006 still part of the fun though. I mean whats wrong in a little fun? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ROK 0 #74 April 20, 2006 We always pat each other on the ass, followed by a quick peck on the cheek. It concerned me in the beginning, but I've never had door fear... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike111 0 #75 April 20, 2006 ok if its two girls or boy and girl Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
