RockHard 0 #1 June 11, 2005 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites FrEaK_aCcIdEnT 0 #2 June 11, 2005 thats a great pic, wouldnt happen to have it in 1024x768 would u? ExPeCt ThE uNeXpEcTeD! DoNt MiNd ThE tYpOs, Im LaZy On CoRrEcTiOnS! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Zep 0 #3 June 11, 2005 I think the tandem masters that complain are the ones who are still living in fairy land. The tandem masters who do not complain, are those who went into it with their eyes open an knew what to expect, they deserve respect as the unsung heroes. along with the rest of the people who made skydiving a part of their lives without complaining I never became a TM as I was not prepared to give it 100% Gone fishing Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites riggerrob 558 #4 June 11, 2005 Yesterday someone asked me if I fun jump anymore ... I stared back at the never-diminishing pile of rigging in my loft .... Just trying to scrape up the bucks for a wingsuit. This guy in Europe has exactly the suit I want ... I just have to decide whether to pay off my credit cards or mail him $800. decisions ... decisions ... decisions ... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites sdctlc 0 #5 June 11, 2005 QuoteJust trying to scrape up the bucks for a wingsuit. This guy in Europe has exactly the suit I want ... I just have to decide whether to pay off my credit cards or mail him $800. decisions ... decisions ... decisions ... Rob, Gee, the answer seems obvious.. Just send the $ Scott C."He who Hesitates Shall Inherit the Earth!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites JohnMitchell 14 #6 June 11, 2005 You left out. .. . . . "Because they always get the fat passenger." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites BigSky 2 #7 June 11, 2005 That is an awesome pic. I hope you dont mind but I'm using it as my desktop. It would be way cool if you had it in a higher resolution.“Sometimes when I reflect back on all the beer I drink I feel ashamed. Then I look into the glass and think about the workers in the brewery and their hopes and dreams. If I didn’t drink this beer, th Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites SkiD_PL8 0 #8 June 11, 2005 I agree, I have it set to center so it still keeps it's quality but if you have a higher res version I would love to have it as well. Greenie in training. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites D22369 0 #9 June 12, 2005 You left out. .. . . . "Because they always get the fat passenger." *** actually its cause "they always get the fat SWEATY passenger".... (or get puked on- ask livendive) heheh RoyThey say I suffer from insanity.... But I actually enjoy it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites skydiverjerry 0 #10 June 12, 2005 very true! i allso think they complain just because they can, i like doing tandems and find the day goes buy to fast if i am happy and sending out possitive vibs, the sollution to having people complain around you is prevention! as such i have designed a set of ear protectors that will filter out complaints to a range 0f 50 ft all round me, they work great dont let the wingers get you down smile and be nice this realy upsets them Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites riggerrob 558 #11 June 12, 2005 Agreed. Like yesterday, when everyone sat around moaning about the clouds, I hid in the loft, repairing a harness. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites VectorBoy 0 #12 June 12, 2005 Just trying to scrape up the bucks for a wingsuit. This guy in Europe has exactly the suit I want ... I just have to decide whether to pay off my credit cards or mail him $800. That is simple, if $800 will cover the cards, pay'em off. The surplus of suits will be there. Actually there will be more as people dump what they have for the latest and greatest new thang going instead of flying what they have now to work up their skills. But Rob, my perception is from the fact that I have been a clearing house for good quality used suits and for the last three years have had no less than three in the bag, sometimes more. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FrEaK_aCcIdEnT 0 #2 June 11, 2005 thats a great pic, wouldnt happen to have it in 1024x768 would u? ExPeCt ThE uNeXpEcTeD! DoNt MiNd ThE tYpOs, Im LaZy On CoRrEcTiOnS! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zep 0 #3 June 11, 2005 I think the tandem masters that complain are the ones who are still living in fairy land. The tandem masters who do not complain, are those who went into it with their eyes open an knew what to expect, they deserve respect as the unsung heroes. along with the rest of the people who made skydiving a part of their lives without complaining I never became a TM as I was not prepared to give it 100% Gone fishing Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riggerrob 558 #4 June 11, 2005 Yesterday someone asked me if I fun jump anymore ... I stared back at the never-diminishing pile of rigging in my loft .... Just trying to scrape up the bucks for a wingsuit. This guy in Europe has exactly the suit I want ... I just have to decide whether to pay off my credit cards or mail him $800. decisions ... decisions ... decisions ... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sdctlc 0 #5 June 11, 2005 QuoteJust trying to scrape up the bucks for a wingsuit. This guy in Europe has exactly the suit I want ... I just have to decide whether to pay off my credit cards or mail him $800. decisions ... decisions ... decisions ... Rob, Gee, the answer seems obvious.. Just send the $ Scott C."He who Hesitates Shall Inherit the Earth!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnMitchell 14 #6 June 11, 2005 You left out. .. . . . "Because they always get the fat passenger." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BigSky 2 #7 June 11, 2005 That is an awesome pic. I hope you dont mind but I'm using it as my desktop. It would be way cool if you had it in a higher resolution.“Sometimes when I reflect back on all the beer I drink I feel ashamed. Then I look into the glass and think about the workers in the brewery and their hopes and dreams. If I didn’t drink this beer, th Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkiD_PL8 0 #8 June 11, 2005 I agree, I have it set to center so it still keeps it's quality but if you have a higher res version I would love to have it as well. Greenie in training. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
D22369 0 #9 June 12, 2005 You left out. .. . . . "Because they always get the fat passenger." *** actually its cause "they always get the fat SWEATY passenger".... (or get puked on- ask livendive) heheh RoyThey say I suffer from insanity.... But I actually enjoy it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydiverjerry 0 #10 June 12, 2005 very true! i allso think they complain just because they can, i like doing tandems and find the day goes buy to fast if i am happy and sending out possitive vibs, the sollution to having people complain around you is prevention! as such i have designed a set of ear protectors that will filter out complaints to a range 0f 50 ft all round me, they work great dont let the wingers get you down smile and be nice this realy upsets them Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riggerrob 558 #11 June 12, 2005 Agreed. Like yesterday, when everyone sat around moaning about the clouds, I hid in the loft, repairing a harness. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VectorBoy 0 #12 June 12, 2005 Just trying to scrape up the bucks for a wingsuit. This guy in Europe has exactly the suit I want ... I just have to decide whether to pay off my credit cards or mail him $800. That is simple, if $800 will cover the cards, pay'em off. The surplus of suits will be there. Actually there will be more as people dump what they have for the latest and greatest new thang going instead of flying what they have now to work up their skills. But Rob, my perception is from the fact that I have been a clearing house for good quality used suits and for the last three years have had no less than three in the bag, sometimes more. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flr169 0 #13 June 13, 2005 RockHard That is a sweet sunset picture....like everyone else has asked....If ya have a higher res pic I would also be interested in a copy for the desktop... PM'd ya my email thanks ===============================Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting - "fcuk me what a ride!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RockHard 0 #14 June 13, 2005 Man, I wish you guys could have seen that sunset too. It was a high hop n pop over Skydive Hawaii. SWEET!!!!!!! We'll have a photo gallery soon at www.gravitypimps.com ( currently under construction ) Life is good, CReW Skies and have fun!!!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crutch 0 #15 June 13, 2005 Who is complaining? I love my job! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
beezyshaw 0 #16 June 13, 2005 Yes, agreed. And the tandem instructors I work with don't complain all day either. Sounds like a move to a more positive energy dz is called for here. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Andrewwhyte 1 #17 June 13, 2005 Tandem Masters only complain when they have time to complain. If they are running from the field to the gear-up room they are to breathless to complain and thus are happy. I've been complaining all weekend. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites packerboy 3 #18 June 13, 2005 How many tandems are these guys doing to be too burnt out for fun jumps? Are they packing the tandems? On average I would say our TI's can do around 10 tandems in a weekend and still find the time and energy to do 10-15 even maybe 20 more fun jumps in a weekend, and they still have the energy to lift their beer Sunday night. Edited to say: I'm not saying they aren't burnt out, just that fun jumping is way more fun than sitting on the ground bitching... suck it up and sleep in the plane. Oh yeah, we don't have quick turbine airplanes and carpeted air conditioned packing areas either. -------------------------------------------------- In matters of style, swim with the current; in matters of principle, stand like a rock. ~ Thomas Jefferson Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Buried 0 #19 June 13, 2005 never heard a TI complain. They can be a bit tired at the end of the day, but put a beer in their hand and they perk up *edit for obivously after done jumping for the day Where is my fizzy-lifting drink? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites AMax 0 #20 June 13, 2005 QuoteYou left out. .. . . . "Because they always get the fat passenger." Oh please. Looking at some tandem passengers I am seriously thinking that I might want to get a TM rating when I get older Where all these cuties come from? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites flyangel2 2 #21 June 13, 2005 If they are complaining, maybe it's time for them to do something else. BTW, I agree with what the other posters have said about your picture. Very nice.May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds. - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites JohnMitchell 14 #22 June 13, 2005 QuoteQuoteYou left out. .. . . . "Because they always get the fat passenger." Oh please. Looking at some tandem passengers I am seriously thinking that I might want to get a TM rating when I get older Where all these cuties come from? For every cutie I take, I probably get 4-5 guys. I really don't mind, but some TM's are notorious for swooping every babe and never taking a big guy. You'll have to be fast. It's nice to not be greedy, but share with your coworkers. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites AggieDave 6 #23 June 13, 2005 QuoteFor every cutie I take, I probably get 4-5 guys. Along with those 4-5 guys there's the 3-4 flow-ers as well. Eitherway, its great to be a TI, its a fun way to make money, not only that, but its just fun skydiving.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites JohnMitchell 14 #24 June 13, 2005 Oh yeah, the flow-ers. . . . . "No kiddin', honest , ya gotta lift your feet up, come on, just give it all ya got" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites AggieDave 6 #25 June 13, 2005 QuoteNo kiddin', honest , ya gotta lift your feet up, come on, just give it all ya got" My line for the students with the lazy legs is "if you don't keep your feet up, you will stop before I do, that means that all of my weight plus this 50lbs rig will go through then over you on landing...if you're lucky you'll only break an ankle, so how about you keep your legs up until and unless I say 'stand up, feet down'." That tends to wake up the students that are still bullshitting around and not taking things seriously.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 Next Page 1 of 2 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
Andrewwhyte 1 #17 June 13, 2005 Tandem Masters only complain when they have time to complain. If they are running from the field to the gear-up room they are to breathless to complain and thus are happy. I've been complaining all weekend. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
packerboy 3 #18 June 13, 2005 How many tandems are these guys doing to be too burnt out for fun jumps? Are they packing the tandems? On average I would say our TI's can do around 10 tandems in a weekend and still find the time and energy to do 10-15 even maybe 20 more fun jumps in a weekend, and they still have the energy to lift their beer Sunday night. Edited to say: I'm not saying they aren't burnt out, just that fun jumping is way more fun than sitting on the ground bitching... suck it up and sleep in the plane. Oh yeah, we don't have quick turbine airplanes and carpeted air conditioned packing areas either. -------------------------------------------------- In matters of style, swim with the current; in matters of principle, stand like a rock. ~ Thomas Jefferson Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Buried 0 #19 June 13, 2005 never heard a TI complain. They can be a bit tired at the end of the day, but put a beer in their hand and they perk up *edit for obivously after done jumping for the day Where is my fizzy-lifting drink? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMax 0 #20 June 13, 2005 QuoteYou left out. .. . . . "Because they always get the fat passenger." Oh please. Looking at some tandem passengers I am seriously thinking that I might want to get a TM rating when I get older Where all these cuties come from? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyangel2 2 #21 June 13, 2005 If they are complaining, maybe it's time for them to do something else. BTW, I agree with what the other posters have said about your picture. Very nice.May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds. - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnMitchell 14 #22 June 13, 2005 QuoteQuoteYou left out. .. . . . "Because they always get the fat passenger." Oh please. Looking at some tandem passengers I am seriously thinking that I might want to get a TM rating when I get older Where all these cuties come from? For every cutie I take, I probably get 4-5 guys. I really don't mind, but some TM's are notorious for swooping every babe and never taking a big guy. You'll have to be fast. It's nice to not be greedy, but share with your coworkers. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #23 June 13, 2005 QuoteFor every cutie I take, I probably get 4-5 guys. Along with those 4-5 guys there's the 3-4 flow-ers as well. Eitherway, its great to be a TI, its a fun way to make money, not only that, but its just fun skydiving.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnMitchell 14 #24 June 13, 2005 Oh yeah, the flow-ers. . . . . "No kiddin', honest , ya gotta lift your feet up, come on, just give it all ya got" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #25 June 13, 2005 QuoteNo kiddin', honest , ya gotta lift your feet up, come on, just give it all ya got" My line for the students with the lazy legs is "if you don't keep your feet up, you will stop before I do, that means that all of my weight plus this 50lbs rig will go through then over you on landing...if you're lucky you'll only break an ankle, so how about you keep your legs up until and unless I say 'stand up, feet down'." That tends to wake up the students that are still bullshitting around and not taking things seriously.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
