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Damn, I'm so sorry to hear this! Blue skies, Cody, I'll miss you at the Prairie.... No regrets.....

See ya there for my DPH initiation!!! No regrets.....

I figure as long as I can run faster than you Monkey, I'll be safe.... No regrets.....

Newbie here too. 30 tandems from Aug 8, 2009 to Nov 1, 2009. AFF Nov 2-3, 2009. Jump 500 coming up this weekend. 2 weeks at the most without a jump and only because we were weathered....

They got bent back on the exit. Couldn't have possibly been from the weight of 2 men on my back, rolling me out of the plane... Felt 'em snap, quite the experience....

Haha, I was one of the 4 women on that jump. Totally worth the 2 broken toes.....

One year ago tomorrow, my new life began when I passed AFF at age 42. A year later I have lost 70lbs, made over 350 jumps, earned my C license, discovered a family I never knew exhisted and have never been healthier or happier. Many people have been instrumental in my skydiving developement, but there are a couple in particular who have really changed my life with their encouragement and coaching. Ed Pawlowski is now not only my coach, but one of my dearest friends. He has amazing talent, a huge heart and knows how to pick out a great wine.

Congrats and welcome to the sport. Lodi is my DZ and I know most everyone there. Look me up next time you're out, I would be happy to introduce you around....

And there is always Lodi!

Sure Craig, I'll get right on that.......

Banned??? Hmmmm, weren't you witness to my pieing in February for my 100th? I have pics and you are in them....... No regrets.....

I had my first cutaway on my 6th AFF jump. Tension knot, slow speed spinning mal. As I went for my cutaway handle the only thought going through my head was "If I burn in, I'm going to make my instructor look really bad". Still makes me laugh when I think about it....

I am on both sides of the fence. I am adopted and also gave my only child up for adoption so I have experience from both vantage points. I have met both my biomom and my daughter. PM me if you want to talk.....

I can sympathize completely. I was sick on my first tandem, in the car on the way home and for 2 days afterward. I went back the following weekend armed with Dramamine (the non-drowsy formula) and it worked like a charm. I did a "few" more tandems and weaned myself off of the meds. 163 jumps later, it's never been an issue again.....Don't give up!

Congrats on the license! I started skydiving in August of 2009 at the age of 42, now at age 43 I have earned by "B". It's a great feeling and I feel younger than ever. Blues!

Welcome and good luck on your AFF. Listen to your instructors, absorb everything. You are a long way off from a wingsuit, but should you decide that's what you want to do when the time comes contact Ed Pawlowski. He teaches out of Lodi, CA and you'd be hard pressed to find a better wingsuit instructor. No regrets.....

I completed AFF in November at the age of 42 and now I feel 20 years younger. Good luck and have fun!

Welcome to the forums and to a great sport. You have a lot of choices. Listen to Skymama and do some research. Maybe visit each DZ to get the individual vibe of each. My home DZ is Lodi, I love it. And I will second Will's opinion of Ed. He's a great instructor. Hope to see you around! Blue skies!

Well done, Will. We are all looking forward to jumping with you! Let me know when you will be out next, we'll do a jump together....

Anytime, Will! Enjoyed meeting you and congrats on passing AFF. Well done and welcome to a new way of life. We will jump together soon, my friend. Oh, and thanks for the beer! lol No regrets.....

Great choice with Ed, he is a dear friend of mine who continues to coach and mentor me regularly. You are lucky to have him. Have fun and hope to meet you soon! No regrets.....

Congrats! Are you doing your AFF in Lodi? If so, I hope the weather cooperates for you. I did my AFF there in November and will be out there on Thursday for a birthday jump. Look me up if you're around, would love to meet the new student who will be buying all of the beer! Have fun and don't forget to arch!

Nice, Ed. See you this weekend, let's work on my tracking....