MrKotter

A static line instructor to his student, explaining the importance of the attachment point:

"There are 3 people responsible for making sure you are hooked up properly. 1) The pilot. It's his plane, and he's in charge. 2) Your instructor. I am responsible for ensuring your safety. 3) YOU. It's your ass out there."

"Of these 3 people, in the event you get out and are NOT hooked up, 2 of them will be really sorry, and 1 of them will be REALLY sorry!"

It would have been WAY cooler if the guy in the middle was representing the number 3 with "The Shocker." Plus, it would have been unarguably heterosexual, as well; thusly eliminating any connotation toward gaiety.

I feel your pain, bro! Was out for 10 years myself before returning to the sport in '08. As soon as I let go of the plane on my recurrency jump, all I could think of was, "What the hell have I been doing for the last 10 years?!!!" You made the right choice. Glad to see you back!