chaz1234

Is it who I THINK it is?

I know I'm new to this and all, but who made up this rule? I can't help but look at this as getting shortchanged on altitude!

Gia, his name is Rob, he's from the East coast and just moved out this way recently with the Military. The best part is, we have really good team chemistry!

So, you're a lurker no more...Cool!

I'll still be on vacation! BUMMER!

Macaulay, interesting post here. I've definately had my relationships affected by my skydiving. Something I'm still kinda sorting through. Mom & Dad suprisingly have been completely cool with it. When I told them I was doing it my Mom said she'd always wanted to try it, and is looking to do a tandem when they come out to Cali! Who knew? Dad on the other hand, was slightly upset about it, but changed his tune once he saw how much fun I was having, by watching my AFF videos. He'll never try it like Mom, but he doesn't give any grief. So on the parent front, I'm in a good spot. Especially since at the DZ I hear horror stories of parents who want to "guilt-trip" their kids into giving up skydiving. My parents only comment was, "do what you love, because it's your life." Coolio!

Mandy, unfortunately I've been reminded this several times already!

Ditto on the "ground hungry" Spectre. Even so, very fun canopy, and one I started using fairly early off student status. As always, watch your wing loading though.

Ooohhh! Harsh!

Shark, who were the others? I didn't even know!

Hey Carl, we'll end up crossing. I'm flying out on July 22, for a week's visit. Thanks for the tips though...haven't decided which dropzone to visit yet, but maybe that's just reason enough to visit all three!

In a word...Nope. Sorry, Macaulay. Now there are two Chaz's at Elsinore, so you know the other one.

Hey gang, I'm going back home to visit the folks in western Massachusetts (Springfield) in a couple of weeks, and of course I've gotta go play in the sky! Wanted to get some advice on a good dropzone to visit for a day or so...any suggestions? I'm looking for a place that's welcoming to out of towners, since I won't no a soul. Maybe I could do a little RW with a fellow dropzone.com junkie? Also, not to be a jump-plane snob, but hopefully I can find a place with at least an Otter, or bigger...you kinda get spoiled jumping at Elsinore!

Uh....It's my birthday too! Yeah, that's it!

Dude, I'm there, but I gotta get my beauty sleep! Workday alarm settings of 5am means I gotta take advantage of these rare opportunities. I should be there by 9 though.