NickDG 23 #1 June 6, 2005 http://www.airtrash.com/ Click on the "New Guy" And yes, I awoke the following morning still wearing my new "hat." NickD BASE 194 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MissBuffDiver 0 #2 June 6, 2005 CONGRATULATIONS Nick! I saw your picture on the AT website. They inducted me on March 13, 05. Why do I remember the date? Cuz it would have been my 40th wedding anniversary if I would have stayed with the SOB. I haven't been able to get out to the DZ cuz of my bumb leg. I tried all weekend to get a ride from AZ to Perris. I'll get there eventually. Heard Ed's memorial turned out great. I am happy for that. I will meet you eventually and we'll raise a few glasses or kegs I'm sure. Welcome to the BEST SKYDIVING CLUB and the BEST people I've ever met. P.S. They are truly THE BEST !!!!! ....Sandy...AKA...SNOOPY-SANDWICH-MISS BUFF DIVER-[and a few names they call me that I don't know about] *** Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away. Sandy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 6 #3 June 6, 2005 COOL ~ Ya got the "NOD" ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GreenLight 5 #4 June 7, 2005 One member closer to world domination....Green Light "Harry, why did you land all the way out there? Nobody else landed out there." "Your statement answered your question." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
norman8791 0 #5 June 7, 2005 Welcome to our family Nick, this is Norm, I was there when we brought you in Sat. Night, It was great meeting you. You will have to come up to Taft and jump with the Taft Trash soon, Norm Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NickDG 23 #6 June 8, 2005 Norm, I'll come and see you all as soon as I can. And thanks for the Welcome . . . NickD BASE 194 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hottamaly 1 #7 June 8, 2005 Damn, I missed it. I'[m sorry I was running around some where else when you got "trashed". Welcome! Skydiving gave me a reason to live I'm not afraid of what I'll miss when I die...I'm afraid of what I'll miss as I live Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NickDG 23 #8 June 8, 2005 You may have missed the trashing, but we didn't miss this earlier hug, and you know I've always had an eye for you . . . Thanks, Sister . . . NickD BASE 194 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mjosparky 3 #9 June 9, 2005 QuoteDamn, I missed it. I'[m sorry I was running around some where else when you got "trashed". Welcome! But you were have a great time while you were running around. SparkyMy idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jakee 1,254 #10 June 10, 2005 Damn, how many years of skydiving (and BASE) experience in that one photo? You guys must be able to tell some stories!!Do you want to have an ideagasm? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
norman8791 0 #11 June 10, 2005 Hey Sparky: How many total years of skydiving did you say was on our jump for Dirty Eds, dive, Norm Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riggerrob 558 #12 June 13, 2005 Congrats Nick! John has more grey hair than the last time I saw him .... Wait a minute, I have more grey hair than the last time I saw John ... Oh, never mind. Muttering to himself as he wanders off ... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mjosparky 3 #13 June 13, 2005 QuoteHey Sparky: How many total years of skydiving did you say was on our jump for Dirty Eds, dive, Norm 425 years total for an average of 35. Hottamaly brought the average down with her 14 years. SparkyMy idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MissBuffDiver 0 #14 June 13, 2005 ...SNOOPYSandy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NickDG 23 #15 June 15, 2005 http://hometown.aol.com/base194/Trash/trash.htm NickD BASE 194 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MissBuffDiver 0 #16 June 15, 2005 Thanks Nick. I have a huge smile right now. I don't look the same either. ...SandySandy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jbrasher 0 #17 June 15, 2005 Rob, There's less of it, too! Red, White and Blue Skies, John T. Brasher D-5166 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hottamaly 1 #18 June 15, 2005 QuoteQuoteHey Sparky: How many total years of skydiving did you say was on our jump for Dirty Eds, dive, Norm 425 years total for an average of 35. Hottamaly brought the average down with her 14 years. Sparky Hey now.....I know, I such a "young one" Skydiving gave me a reason to live I'm not afraid of what I'll miss when I die...I'm afraid of what I'll miss as I live Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NickDG 23 #19 June 15, 2005 It's you've had too many students, Dad . . . Way too many students. Few realize that Instructors are the less noble metal you place next to the thing that would otherwise melt down when the juice is applied. We are "fear sinks" and soak up for years the fears of our charges. Fear is like fire, it's a living breathing thing and it has to reside somewhere and it resides in us rather than our students because it can be better dealt with there. It's the reason that after years of teaching we confidently spout the answer as we walk toward the door from the student who says he suddenly can't remember what happens at five thousand feet. It's like a dagger to the heart, but you smile and say "pull" as you continue like you're strolling into a Bar and all's right in the world. Inwardly you realize you told this guy it was possible and now you have to make sure it all comes out right in the end. That's the responsibility that weighs on you. And it's what's turned your hair. I don't think, except for a few times, in the last two thousand times I've walked to the door with an AFF level 1, and thought to myself, this guy is ready and he knows enough to save himself if the worst happens. No, it's always a bit of I'm going to have to be there for this guy and it's no fooling around. Yong Chisolm is a very intelligent and capable woman. She peppered me with every rational explanations for why we shouldn’t jump. Her verbal arguments continued all the way to altitude where I'm now a quivering mass of jelly with too many doomsday scenarios on my mind. It seems weak when reserve side looks her in the eye, smiles brightly, and says, "Are you ready to skydive!" Yes, you can discuss why we burnout, you can say we made our beds and now we should stretch out in them, but it's more than that and the price we paid got us something back in the long run. The rewards are many and lately came as this one . . . "G" aircraft on the "JFTC" load . . . Yong Chisolm, yellow, G2 NickD BASE 194 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SwampThing 0 #20 June 15, 2005 It seems weak when reserve side looks her in the eye, smiles brightly, and says, "Are you ready to skydive!" *** BTDT! Just breathe deep, go to your 'special place' and carry on the march. I always figure if i think they can do it, some might rub off. The Pessimist says: "It can't possibly get any worse!" The Optimist says: "Sure it can!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NickDG 23 #21 June 15, 2005 >>I always figure if i think they can do it, some might rub off.<< Yeah, but that's hoping . . . NickD BASE 194 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MakeItHappen 15 #22 June 21, 2005 QuoteThanks Nick. I have a huge smile right now. I don't look the same either. ...Sandy http://hometown.aol.com/base194/Trash/trash.htm From L to R, top to bottom: 1 Nick and Ivan Henry 2 Nick and Al Krueger 3 Nick and Bob Butt 4 Nick and that packer guy who's name I always forget (Mick is it?) 5 Linda Hardesty and Nick 6 Dan Cook and Nick 7. John Brasher, Larry Walsh, John Bull, Bob Butt, Patty Christman, Norm van Pelt, Fred Basile, Al Krueger and someone I don't know. oh and Nick too. 8 Mike Owens, Nancy Sardella and Nick 9 Paul Moran, Nick and ??? 10 Chet Bennett, Nick and Bud Krueger 11 Nick and ?? 12 Linda Witte and Nick Nick was pretty choked up about being inducted into Air Trash. Congrats Nick. .. Make It Happen Parachute History DiveMaker Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MissBuffDiver 0 #23 June 21, 2005 Patty was just a teeny bopper. Ivan and Bud look changed the most. When I finally get out there you will see that I'm not the sexy young thing I used to be either. My hair is salt and pepper and down to my butt. [black and white] My nice little butt is now a nice big butt. My face has no wrinkles, Thank God. If you could all just picture me at 150lbs. instead of 105 lbs. then I look kinda the same. NOT! Hey, looks like most of us gained weight. I told Don Henderson if I was 6' tall I'd look damn good, instead of the 5'2" that I really am. He cracked up, then told me how big his gut was. DAMN 3 hrs on the phone with 007 on June 4. Just what we both needed. To talk of old times while the ash dive took place. I miss everyone soooooo much. I will get out to Perris as soon as my body lets me. I'm sure most of ya are wracked with pain and body parts that just don't work good anymore. So, you know what I mean. I'm so glad that you are still able to jump. I would love to, but can't. ...Thanks again for the names and WELCOME to Air Trash Nick.....SANDYSandy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MissBuffDiver 0 #24 June 21, 2005 Guess I should pay attention to who posts what Thought Nick sent me the names. Thanks to you MakeItHappen. Sandy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hottamaly 1 #25 June 22, 2005 QuoteQuoteThanks Nick. I have a huge smile right now. I don't look the same either. ...Sandy http://hometown.aol.com/base194/Trash/trash.htm From L to R, top to bottom: 1 Nick and Ivan Henry 2 Nick and Al Krueger 3 Nick and Bob Butt 4 Nick and that packer guy who's name I always forget (Mick is it?) 5 Linda Hardesty and Nick 6 Dan Cook and Nick 7. John Brasher, Larry Walsh, John Bull, Bob Butt, Patty Christman, Norm van Pelt, Fred Basile, Al Krueger and someone I don't know. his name is John but I don't know his last name. oh and Nick too. 8 Mike Owens, Nancy Sardella and Nick 9 Paul Moran, Nick and ??? that's Alister (hot air balloon guy. 10 Chet Bennett, Nick and Bud Krueger 11 Nick and ?? that's Rick Schluter from Elsinore (started in the "round days") 12 Linda Witte and Nick Nick was pretty choked up about being inducted into Air Trash. Congrats Nick. . Skydiving gave me a reason to live I'm not afraid of what I'll miss when I die...I'm afraid of what I'll miss as I live Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
