slotperfect 7 #1 November 1, 2002 Skydiving History Website This site is well put together and really has some good stuff to learn about our sport. It amazes me how many folks were experimenting with things that some of us consider to be recent innovations. Enjoy!Arrive Safely John Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 3 #2 November 1, 2002 parachutehistory.com is run by our good friend Geronimo, who I think I'll try to con into coming over here every once in a while. There's at least one other new forum on dz.com that I think Geronimo might be interested in participating in. I think we could all learn quite a bit from this individual.quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jbrasher 0 #3 November 2, 2002 And she's running for National Director Vote for her Red, White and Blue Skies, John T. Brasher D-5166 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 3 #4 November 2, 2002 John -- I'm not always sure if she wants other people to know if who she is in reference to that particular site. I mean, why the heck does she use a pseudonym on it? Her choice, obviously, but does she think that if she used her real name she'd have less credibility? Anyway, I'm hoping you can contribute quite a bit to this area as well! No offence, but, um, you -are- history. quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohanW 0 #5 November 2, 2002 In her most recent newsletter, she reveals her identity herself, as a candidate. I don't think it's an issue.Johan. I am. I think. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 1,625 #6 November 3, 2002 Quote John -- I'm not always sure if she wants other people to know if who she is in reference to that particular site. I mean, why the heck does she use a pseudonym on it? Her choice, obviously, but does she think that if she used her real name she'd have less credibility? Anyway, I'm hoping you can contribute quite a bit to this area as well! No offence, but, um, you -are- history. Jeez, Paul. It was obvious from day 1 to anyone with 1/2 a brain who Geronimo is, and I don't think she made much of a secret of it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 3 #7 November 3, 2002 That's what I get for not subscribing to the newsletter!quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 3 #8 November 3, 2002 QuoteJeez, Paul. It was obvious from day 1 to anyone with 1/2 a brain who Geronimo is, and I don't think she made much of a secret of it. No. I believe it was -sort of- obvious to those of us that know her in real life and at rec., but (and I might be wrong about this but I don't think so), my guess is there is a VAST number of people in this sport that have NEVER heard of her and don't know who she is even if she -IS- running for National Director. As a matter of fact, I bet I could walk on to the Perris DZ right this minute (there's a big freefly film festival & party going on) and I'll bet the majority of them don't know who she is -- let alone have a clue as to the fact she runs several web sites or specifically parachutehistory.com under a pseudonym. And, of course, Perris is her home DZ!quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ltdiver 3 #9 November 3, 2002 I had the opportunity to talk with Jan about this very thing just tonight over dinner and she said that her name is at the bottom of all her news letters (in the fine print) if anyone was to read it. She stated that she never kept it a secret, and never intended to. ltdiver Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fred 0 #10 November 3, 2002 QuoteShe stated that she never kept it a secret, and never intended to. Also, her website is registered in her name, so anybody with above average internet prowess can get her full name and contact information. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 3 #11 November 4, 2002 QuoteShe stated that she never kept it a secret, and never intended to. Ok. Ok. You guys win! (Still . . . why the pseudonym? eh?)quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jceman 1 #12 November 4, 2002 QuoteQuoteShe stated that she never kept it a secret, and never intended to. Ok. Ok. You guys win! (Still . . . why the pseudonym? eh?) Automated Email sorting. Jan stated in a thread on wreck daht that she would like all subscription info, historical submissions, etc. to go to the Geronimo addy. BOD and personal business goes to her regular addy. Also when we get emails from her, we can tell by the sender's addy which it is. Beautiful in it's simplicity, no? Faster horses, younger women, older whiskey, more money. Why do they call it "Tourist Season" if we can't shoot them? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ltdiver 3 #13 November 4, 2002 Quote Quote Quote She stated that she never kept it a secret, and never intended to. Ok. Ok. You guys win! (Still . . . why the pseudonym? eh?) Automated Email sorting. Jan stated in a thread on wreck daht that she would like all subscription info, historical submissions, etc. to go to the Geronimo addy. BOD and personal business goes to her regular addy. Also when we get emails from her, we can tell by the sender's addy which it is. Beautiful in it's simplicity, no? Besides, don't most people here run their accounts under a pseudonym? (well, except for the 'worlds most boring skydiver' ) ltdiver Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndyMan 7 #14 November 10, 2002 QuoteBesides, don't most people here run their accounts under a pseudonym? (well, except for the 'worlds most boring skydiver' ) Yes. My real name is Enrico. Anyone wondering who Geronimo is might want to read this: http://www.netsol.com/cgi-bin/whois/whois?STRING=parachutehistory.com&SearchType=do _Am__ You put the fun in "funnel" - craichead. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thom 0 #15 November 28, 2002 I suggest that you take a look at http://projectpi.skydiveworld.com We have been trying like hell to put together a great site on all aspects of the first skydiving company, Parachutes Incorporated. Anyone who has jumped at any of their 5 DZ's (Orange/Mass, Lakewood/NJ, Crawfordsville/IND, Hemet/CA and Elsinore/CA when they were PI DZ's are welcomed to contribute with their profiles and photos. Cheers Thom Melbourne, Australia Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skypuppy 1 #16 November 29, 2002 I sort of associated Jan Meyer with Geronimo, but I always assumed he was a guy... Me an ass!!! SkypuppyIf some old guy can do it then obviously it can't be very extreme. Otherwise he'd already be dead. Bruce McConkey 'I thought we were gonna die, and I couldn't think of anyone Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GrabGrass 0 #17 April 14, 2007 ~ "Pack Fast, Pull Low... and Date Your Riggers WIFE!" ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CFPasi 0 #18 April 14, 2007 There are also pages for CRW history. It will be find from: www.skydivehame.com/cf Enjoy and let me know if you know some special info! CFPasi Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GrabGrass 0 #19 April 26, 2007 www.skydivehame.com/cf ~ "Pack Fast, Pull Low... and Date Your Riggers WIFE!" ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rapter 0 #20 April 27, 2007 Some of there history maybe flawed, The ejection section has some misinformation. The flaming "US Fighter" ejection is a Russian MiG. And the "Ejection over England" is not from "around WWII" but is from the late 50's. and that's what I found in my first 3 min's. of looking. Only the good die young, so I have found immortality, Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 6 #21 April 27, 2007 http://records.fai.org/pilot.asp?from=parachuting&id=605 Link to FAI records... ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
