philly51

The closest dz is Cross Keys (Freefall Adventure). I live in NE Philly and it's 26 miles door to door. Get there soon as although they're open all year, you might find it somewhat difficult to do AFF in the cold weather. Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, Shouting "...holy shit...what a ride!"

Way to go!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, Shouting "...holy shit...what a ride!"

Good job on the JOS!!!!!!!! Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, Shouting "...holy shit...what a ride!"

Watched my Father install turn signals on a '54 Chevy as they weren't standard equipment Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, Shouting "...holy shit...what a ride!"

I didn't read the chart, but how about these as downsizing rules: #1. At the first thought of downsizing, you wait a minimum of 100 additional jumps and then rethink the original reasoning for downsizing. #2. See rule #1 Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, Shouting "...holy shit...what a ride!"

Well, I guess it's unanimous. Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, Shouting "...holy shit...what a ride!"

The Ranch, Long Island and Cross Keys are open all year. I know Cross Keys is flying a turbine (King Air or Otter). Sussex is closed until March. Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, Shouting "...holy shit...what a ride!"

The base, zippers and the first 2 wackers docked most of the time. Only one sector completed on the last 3 jumps. Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, Shouting "...holy shit...what a ride!"

It was planned as a 120 way. Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, Shouting "...holy shit...what a ride!"

Nope, but fun was had by most. Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, Shouting "...holy shit...what a ride!"

I did my 1st jump at 49 and now at 60 have 2200+ skydives. I'd look for another dz and show my contempt to that instructor with my feet and pocketbook. Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, Shouting "...holy shit...what a ride!"

CONGRATS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, Shouting "...holy shit...what a ride!"

Have you went to one of your instructors for advice? That might be a good place to start. Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, Shouting "...holy shit...what a ride!"

I had L4 fused with bars in Feb 2009 and was back in the air by May 2009. Aggressive physical therapy got me back with no problems. Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, Shouting "...holy shit...what a ride!"

I was 48 yo for my first jump and got my A at 49 yo. Turned 60 last month and still at it. Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, Shouting "...holy shit...what a ride!"

I was the one to go to the store for my parent's cigarettes................22 cents per pack, drop in a quarter and get the pack, 3 cents change and matchs. Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, Shouting "...holy shit...what a ride!"

Deland still gives out $2 bills in change and they're stamped. Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, Shouting "...holy shit...what a ride!"

"If you're going to act stupid, you better be tough." Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, Shouting "...holy shit...what a ride!"

There were 15 jumps in the 45-50+ range shooting for 2 points. We built the first point consistently, but never got the second. Good time though, great friends. Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, Shouting "...holy shit...what a ride!"

Mine was in Feb., 2009. Turned in on final, and boom! The other jumper collided with my canopy at 100'. Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, Shouting "...holy shit...what a ride!"

The best boots by far are Redwings. Pricey, but worth it especially if you require an in between size. Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, Shouting "...holy shit...what a ride!"

Great idea!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!11 Semper Fi Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, Shouting "...holy shit...what a ride!"

In every western's street scene(s), there is never a pile of road apples in sight. Also, the women in western's wear white ankle length dresses that somehow remain white. Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, Shouting "...holy shit...what a ride!"

Compression fracture of L5, due to a canopy collision. 2 titanium bars, 4 screws and 3 months off. Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, Shouting "...holy shit...what a ride!"

Two kids, 33 and 31 plus 2 grandchildren. Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, Shouting "...holy shit...what a ride!"