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that was a dam good response

I had a sense that's what it meant, just wasn't too sure. Thanks

Absolutely agreed! I should have clarified a little more thoroughly...The program I'm beginning is a "solo jump" training course. They teach by a one skill at a time method and is very involved. The course includes "packing" and is mandatory in the program. The twice a year Packing course is offered apart from the training program. They offer other programs at this dropzone also. After my first jump this past October, I decided to pursue the sport and went to the USPA site to view the SIM. I appreciate your link.... I wanted to see what par-taking in this sport involves. Also on researching the net, I came upon this site and have been reading to gain some perspective about the sport and its disciplines. There are a lot of terms I like to aquaint myself with so it's a little easier when I start the program..like being in the medical field, people wouldnt' have a clue what "Choley" or renal function, bun and creat means during a connversation unless your aquainted with the field. As usual, I like to get a jump start on some terms and and have some perspective. I've spent time watching people jump and land. I'm not one to just go up to someone and ask...how do you determine.....which is why I signed up for the packing course because it'll break the ice, give me a better idea on what I'm doing when I reach that stage in the program and give me an opportunity to ask questions about things I've come across. As far as dropzones, There are 3 in the pocono region (I live in PA). The one I chose is furthest away. But definitely, you can't learn from what you read. I hope I can come and ask questions as they arise,

I'm going for my 2nd tandem jump on 2/27 followed by a packing course that's offered twice a year at my dz. I'm starting the AFF/solo jump training course on March 20. Like you said, it helps to read others' experiences because this was a question I had also. Paying attention to the horizon would make a lot of sense to me and definitely will be on my mind when I reach that point but, can easily envision it now. Can I ask a question though....I read the term flare frequently...what is that / mean? Sorry that I'm asking, just that I'm new.

gave it a thumbs up!

don't know yet

and pass it around!

I like to share the plate

My Pet's names are (and these are cavies not cats): Walking Cloud Kicking Paw Squinting Face Little Bear Stands Alone I picked their names based on character, it took alittle time until I got to know them Our Bassett's name: Frederick Tait Richman of Stroudsburg...my husband named him. He always wanted a Fred, the dog came from Tait's Bassett's and we live in Stroudsburg. Rather than offer names, I'm offering how we came up with them. They're really adorable, good luck with the names.

That majorly sucks!

We closed the office early today as patients weren't calling for a visit. On the way home, I couldn't make it up my street with my front-wheel drive equipped with 4 brand new tires. So it's stuck at the bottom of the street. Snow just plain sucks!

I'm in Stroudsburg and we got just a couple inches if that. I hate snow

being a vegan, should've known what I got myself into coming here....my couriosity got the better of me

I remember my first tandem and it truly was a "holy fuck" experience. I wished the hell I did a video because I still can't remember the moment I left the plane until I landed. It had an inspiring effect on my senses. I'm glad you brought this up. I'm starting the AFF course this Spring. I already spoke to the dzo about doing several more tandems first just to help widen the sphere of awareness and get that "inspiring effect" aside and also so I have a better shot of doing well through the course. I'm one of those people that have to know the people well and the routines in order to be comfortable especially when it comes to this sort of sport. I wouldn't be beating myself up over the experience. Be proud of what you accomplished and for being honest about how it went. Good Luck with the rest of your training

I think it's quite inspiring. I'm going on 46 and will be just starting the aff program. I don't believe I should let age become a factor in determining things I want to do. My goal is to be like the female version of Jack La lane when I'm up there in age. I've been heavy into fitness since my early 20's. I plan on jumping well into my 80's.