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  1. Hey you!

    Yes, I know some people who know people who will get you on the next Herc load! But of course you have to sleep with me :$:) ...... acouple of times to make sure you are worthy ;):$:)

    t, A Moderator! Bloody well done!!!!!!! :)
    As for needing a Pro rating, well um, that is excactly why it is called lurking! ;)

    If I got paid to do the jump, I think I would have just died and went to heaven! A short Herc?? I don't know, it was bloody amazing! :)

    "Most of us can read the writing on the wall; we just assume it's
    addressed to someone else!" Ivern Ball

  4. I sold my car and various other miscellanous (spelling??) objects for jump tickets.

    For some of us owning a house is not important, I used to own a 4 bedroom house, with a swimming pool and a double garage, it did not make me feel any better than my Garden Flat does. I don't want to be tied down by material things, that is not what is important to me.

    I put away money for my retirement, but I plan on seeing the world with my rig and my daughter, I can't think of a better life than travelling and jumping in different countries, meeting different people.

    I guess each to his own, every body has something different which is important to him / her. Just because something is important to me and you value something different, does not make what you value wrong or of less value, that is what is so great about variety - it is truely the spice of life. :)

    "Most of us can read the writing on the wall; we just assume it's
    addressed to someone else!" Ivern Ball

  5. Hi Skystorm,

    There is alot of us coming from South Africa to the boogie, are those aircraft guaranteed? As I have heard that the last boogie promises were made and the aircraft did not feature???

    Blue skies

    Sheri

    "Most of us can read the writing on the wall; we just assume it's
    addressed to someone else!" Ivern Ball

  6. don't want to jinx it by saying never, but very careful always of what is happening around me, as for my landings, I PLF alot, but always land safetly!

    As with FISH I have jumped with broken ribs, suffered from sunburn and broken nails and blisters from packing but no serious injuries resulting from from Skydiving, I too hope to remain a Virgin and never have to see the inside of an amulance!:)

    "Most of us can read the writing on the wall; we just assume it's
    addressed to someone else!" Ivern Ball

  7. The Power of One - Bryce Courtney
    The Alchemist - Paolo Coelo
    The Pillars of the Earth - Ken Follet

    I have also added some of your books to my Read List - Thanks for the awesome thread Vallerina

    Blue skies

    Sheri

    "Most of us can read the writing on the wall; we just assume it's
    addressed to someone else!" Ivern Ball

  8. I know how to pack, we are teaching students! But a hop & pop sounds like a good idea...... wonder if I will be able to exit stable? :$

    How is the wrist?? Too many accidents this past weekend! :(

    Blue skies

    s

    "Most of us can read the writing on the wall; we just assume it's
    addressed to someone else!" Ivern Ball

  9. Green Olives, Chocolate with Turkish coffee and Rice cakes with goats milk cheese, black pepper and sliced cucumber ... and no I am not pregnant! :P

    "Most of us can read the writing on the wall; we just assume it's
    addressed to someone else!" Ivern Ball

  10. Hey PJ,

    Glad you back in the good ol' SA! Come tell us all, we dying to hear about everyone especially all the kewl things you learnt!!! ;)

    Blue skies hunni

    s

    "Most of us can read the writing on the wall; we just assume it's
    addressed to someone else!" Ivern Ball

  11. Quote

    What!

    I can't get enough dives in a day - max 9 or 10 - and you're trying to encourage other people?:o

    Me first! Encourage me! I want more airtime!

    (Just kidding..;), although I won't turn down another Birdman dive, and I may need to borrow your rig after all..

    t



    LOL! Three rigs will keep you in freefall!

    Blue skies

    s

    "Most of us can read the writing on the wall; we just assume it's
    addressed to someone else!" Ivern Ball

  12. Hi Guys,

    I was just wondering what your DZ does to encourage jumping during the slower months? I am trying to find some inspiration, this is normally where I come for advice and ideas when trying to introduce new ideas at my DZ.

    Any ideas would be most helpful..... Thanks!!:)
    Blue skies

    Sheri

    "Most of us can read the writing on the wall; we just assume it's
    addressed to someone else!" Ivern Ball

  14. Hi Guys,

    Does anyone know where I can find a flat pack manual for the skymaster canopies originally made by PISA (Parachute Industries of South Africa)

    Thanks! :)

    "Most of us can read the writing on the wall; we just assume it's
    addressed to someone else!" Ivern Ball

  18. I had the opportunity to jump a Tempo reserve on my 27th jump. I was fortunate enough to land safetly under the canopy.

    I have however heard of the in built turn attributed to the Tempo, I do believe the issue was resolved. ;)

    "Most of us can read the writing on the wall; we just assume it's
    addressed to someone else!" Ivern Ball

  19. Awesome!!! There are alot of us from JSC (Johannesburg Skydiving Club) looking at joining you all for the holidays! ;)

    For those from overseas who aren't familiar with this DZ, they have had some excellent reviews from mates of ours travelling there and also featured on the "Soul Flyers" DVD!

    It is bound to be some serious FUN!!!!! B|B|

    See you all in December

    Blue skies

    Sheri

    "Most of us can read the writing on the wall; we just assume it's
    addressed to someone else!" Ivern Ball

  20. He there hunni,

    I trust you made it to the US safelty ...come on make me jealous! Are you having fun...learn learn and learn some more then bring it back to South Africa.

    I would love to get some ideas as to what they are doing overseas that we can improve on here .. besides tecniques. We miss you at JSC!!!

    Blue skies to all the dz.commers you meet ok!

    Hugs

    Sheri

    "Most of us can read the writing on the wall; we just assume it's
    addressed to someone else!" Ivern Ball

  21. Hey Jaco,

    Everyone would be welcome, I don't see why it would be a members only thing! Hope that you are keeping well! How is the jumping going?

    Hope to see you all at JSC soon for the mini meet we are holding on the 31st. The details are on our webpage www.jsc.co.za :)
    Blue skies

    Sheri

    "Most of us can read the writing on the wall; we just assume it's
    addressed to someone else!" Ivern Ball

  22. Hi Guys,

    Firstly let me begin by saying thank you for all your input then let me give you some back ground about my DZ.

    We are currently the biggest dz in South Africa flying a Pilatus Porter. (By American Standards we are an average dz - I assume.)

    We have 4 - 5 Club Packers that are employed to pack all student equipment as well as any private rigs, but Student canopies come first.

    Because the dz is so busy, and we have club packers there was no dire need for students to learn to pack unless of course they wanted to pack student rigs for the club. Then they would seek instruction from the student rig packers, ask one of the elected instructors to administer the dz packing licence and either pass or fail it depending on how well they did.

    Pro packing your own rig can be done without a licence ...probably the same as the rest of you. Our AFF is very inexpensive compared to the rest of the world, you would be paying around $ 1000.00 for the entire course, including membership to the club, use of all facilities etc etc.

    Packing was always taught for free, the students normally bought the packers a beer or gave them R 50.00 or whatever. The problem we find with this is basically that everyone taught a different method and we wanted to standardise the course, offer proper instruction i.e most students only knew how to pack the parachute they knew nothing of the lines and how to connect a canopy etc

    The cost of the course would be minimal and cover basically the coaches / instructors time.

    blue skies

    Sheri

    **edited for spelling**

    "Most of us can read the writing on the wall; we just assume it's
    addressed to someone else!" Ivern Ball

  23. Hi Guys,

    We are looking at starting a packing course at my dz, we want to hold it once a month as it is also now compulsory to have had "Instruction in Packing" before we get an A licence.

    I was just wondering if your courses, we standardised or if it was very much every DZ for themself. Also what do you teach, pro packing or flat pack or both. How long are the courses and who is authorised to give them. Also what do you charge for your courses.

    I know that what you doing /. charging varies from country to country but I am just trying to get a general feel for what is out there.

    Thanks and my apologies for the 20 questions.

    Blue skies

    Sheri:)

    "Most of us can read the writing on the wall; we just assume it's
    addressed to someone else!" Ivern Ball

  24. Hey man... sending warm healing vibes from Down south in South Africa!

    My friend broke her Femur a month a go. She was walking two days after that! But it was a clean break.. so rest up and heal quick!

    Blue skies

    Sheri

    "Most of us can read the writing on the wall; we just assume it's
    addressed to someone else!" Ivern Ball