HRHSkyPrincess

Please extend to his widow and both of their families my sincere sympathy. I did not know this man who voluntarily took an oath..."to support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic"... But because he did so, he has my respect forever. Blue Skies, HOOAH~!~ ***************** Attitude is everything!

You are paying for professional instruction in a high risk sport. You should most definitely be discussing these issues with your AFF instructor and/or the S&TA at your DZ. Not that you won't find good advice here and there, but at this point in your skydiving career, you need to be careful whom you ask because you don't know what you don't know. Most new skydivers complain of low back pain and there's little people like me (106lbs) who had some work to do with managing a bigass canopy. Your muscles, if you're a healthy human being, will train-up with you. :) Have fun, be safe. Smile on exit! ***************** Attitude is everything!

It's reality tv for me, too. I watched it with my friend's dogs, Taco and Charlie. Meerkats are cool, Meerkats rule~!~ ***************** Attitude is everything!

Wanna buy a duck? ***************** Attitude is everything!

Don't forget Naked Boy (the obvious jump, landing photographed), Gardener (caught him uh watering the grass out back) and Carny (as in Carnival game operator). Heh heh heh... ***************** Attitude is everything!

I KNEW BEFORE THE ENTIRE LOT OF YOU ALL...BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA. LOVE TO CASE (that's short for Casie) AND JAKE. Y'ALL BETTER WARN YOUR FAMILIES THAT SKYDIVERS WILL BE ATTENDING THE WEDDING AND THE RECEPTION...IF YOU TELL US WHERE IT IS. ***************** Attitude is everything!

www.anysoldier.com Read the info, restrictions, etc. before mailing anything. Also on the site is the number to call the USPS for FREE kit to mail packages, includes boxes, tape, labels. Keen. You can narrow your search by branch of service as well. Oorah and semper fi! ***************** Attitude is everything!

Ah, yes, Mr. Lascivious Love WOULD introduce the naked bacon dining. Heh. ***************** Attitude is everything!

Not as long as your medical insurance is paid up and you have a prepaid funeral plan...bwahahahhaahaa ***************** Attitude is everything!

Mighty Mouse was my hero! How about Peabody and Sherman, Fractured Fairytales, Dudley Do Right, Rocky and Bullwinkle... ***************** Attitude is everything!

Only one day of classroom??? WTF happened to the Coach Course...are you sure about the curriculum? Quote ***************** Attitude is everything!

Uh, Josh, does Jesus know you're going to the boogie? ***************** Attitude is everything!

Green lights on the back, indicates to another skydiver (in freefall or under canopy) you are flying away from them, red lights on the front, better take collision avoidance maneuvers, NOW! Also, it's a good idea to allow your eyes to adjust. Walk out to the loading area/dark area at least 20-30 minutes prior to departure. Night vision's great, when the eyeballs have a chance adjust. If you prepare for a PLF every time you enter the landing pattern, you'll never have to think about it in an emergency. It will be good ole muscle memory and maybe save your buttinsky. ***************** Attitude is everything!

There is also a species of scorpion in S. Texas called the 'vinegaroon'. It's black and emits a spray that smells like, you guessed it, vinegar! It also has the requisite stinger. Welcome to Texas. ***************** Attitude is everything!

Happy Happy Joy Joy Meow Meow!! ***************** Attitude is everything!

I saw the original exhibit in Seattle (the fabulous mask was included) and it was unforgettable! I highly recommend that anyone with an opportunity to see these very personal possessions from a life lived nearly four thousand years ago to go for it! It is mind boggling to accept the fact that human hands created such incredible works of art, tools, and clothing; some whose technique is still a mystery. It was and remains a humbling and inspiring experience. ***************** Attitude is everything!

Wow, you have the same name as a guy I met there! ***************** Attitude is everything!

Wow, awesome story, awesome wife, and it sounds like an awesome marriage!! Blessings upon you both. ***************** Attitude is everything!

Hey Scott, how are ya? My sister is a uterine cancer survivor, more than five years now. Woo woo! I met you at SSM, volunteered with the First CSWR. Hope we see you at SSM again someday. ***************** Attitude is everything!

CRIKEY, Douva, ya got me cube-mates wonderin' why I'm sobbing over here! Now hear this: Your red skysurfing tights will live on forever. You may have stopped wearing them, publicly, but we still see you in them. And it's still funny. The 'Skysurfer Lounge' will always be waiting for you. Of course, it might be a bit crustier... And we will miss you, too. Purple Skies~!~ ***************** Attitude is everything!

Wonderin' how long it would take you to get fed up with PNW wx! Come on back, Mike, we miss you! (I grew up on the Oregon Coast, so I love the Texas weather, especially in 'winter'). ***************** Attitude is everything!

Douva, You look so much better without the whiskers!! Personally, I'll be glad when those dumb looking goatees go back to the century from which they came...I mean, look at the root of the word: goat. ;) Anyway, Sweetie, ya look mighty handsome now. :) ***************** Attitude is everything!

Ah, yes, I was wondering when someone would catch the lack of appropriate priorities! Just bring the whuffos to the dz to watch....heh. ***************** Attitude is everything!

I couldn't agree with you more! I employ a packer 99.9% of the time. I am often busy with students and need the time between jumps for briefs/debriefs, and hey, I don't enjoy packing! We have some very very good packers at SSM, they take it seriously (even though they joke around) and I haven't been slammed yet. I would never blame a packer, per se, because it's my responsibility and I'm opting to use their services. Packers Rule! ***************** Attitude is everything!

You didn't fail. You just didn't master the particular skill required to go on to the next level. Big fat hairy deal. The jump still counts in your logbook, you learned from the experience, and you're going to jump again. What matters the most is that down the road, when you have hundreds of jumps, you will look back and know the AFF JM was looking out for your future skydiving career. Hindsight is always 20/20 and you will see it more clearly than you do now. Quit beating yourself up. Focus on the next jump and what the JM wants you to do to prepare. And have fun~!~ ***************** Attitude is everything!