Been lurking for quite awhile now, so I figured it was time to finally speak up. I did my first jump back in 1983. Static line at 3000' in Locust Grove, GA. It was a Phys Ed class in College (Sport Parachuting) and all you had to do was step out of the door and you got an A in class. (It was the only "A" I ever made in college) This was made on one of the old round chutes and I twisted my ankle bad on landing. Although I wanted to jump again, it never happened. Fast forward 31 years later and a TI from Skydive Atlanta starts working in my office. He gets me thinking about doing it again. So, last year, we go and I jump with him. Honestly, I was terrified! It scared me so bad, I had to go back and do another tandem to see if I could conquer the fear. The second jump was much better and I felt I could do it, so I entered AFF last Summer. Due to a very sketchy schedule at home, I wasn't able to finish the jumps before winter and injuring a knee. So, here I am, Winter done and knee better about to resume my AFF jumps in 2 weeks. I'm hoping the third time is the charm for finishing my training. Dale A. Dale Hall "The difference between Genius and Stupidity: Genius has its limits"
