Funny Farm

Ok now that I have your attention!  No I have not lost my mind!

For REAL now who wants to skydive? 

I am on this with a couple others.  So I am looking at the Calendar for June 21st or July 12th and I think we have to make reservations.   Anyone that does not want to jump, well you can come and root us on.   So how do these dates sound?

 Send me a PM and I will give you my cell if you have any questions and you can also look at the website.

SO COME ON THOUGHTS?   I am going with or without you crazy peeps!  Come now, don't let me do this by myself you all are my support right? Hugs Kristen Dan? Karen? Eric? HELLOOOOOOOOOO back me in this!

Are you sure about that??!! I won't jump but will support you all the way, baby! Let me know the details- Donna

Hell yeah Donna, I am on this!

You know, if this was the same time next year, i'd be all over it!  That is one of the things I have always wanted to do.  I was a big roller coaster junkie until I couldn't fit in the seats anymore......let's make a date next year to go skydiving!

We just might have to do it next year as well! 

Kristen:  You go girl.  I'm with Aaron ~ if it was this time next year, I'd be right there with ya.  I'm afraid it'll be too soon after surgery for me.  The cracks you hear may be stitches popping or legs breaking.  Don't loose that daredevil spirit and I'll be with you next time.

I'm the say way...it's something I think I would love ...if I as thinner...(famous last words)..it's a shame how that has gotten in the way of such much of my life...but not for long...so....maybe, maybe..next year...hmmmmm..Well one day at a time...  Best of luck to you!!   Alicia

I'm DEFINITELY NOT jumping!   But for rooting y'all on  I think the June date works for me but I think July 12 is our day with the fire truck in Harrisburg. I was talking to someone yesterday about going on a ZIP line thing .. not for me either Hugs, Mo

Ok so we are on this for  next year also!

You know I'm there, Baby!!  Are we going to the place in Orange?   For everybody's info, there are three types of jumps and I'll describe them: Tandem - This is where you are literally hooked to a skilled jumper and he/she does all the work for you.  You're basically along for the ride.  You would usually jump from about 13,000-15,000 feet and have about a minute or less of free fall before opening your chute. Static Line - This is where you have a line that connects to the airplane.  As you jump, the line pulls the chute open.  You are alone for the jump and usually exit the aircraft at about 5,000 - 5,500 feet.  There is no free fall but this is the jump recommended for beginners. Advanced Free Fall (AFF) - This is the real deal.  You jump from about 13,000-15,000 feet, free fall and then open your own chute.  You will have two instructors with you, one on each side.  They will go though various moves and acrobatics and then make sure you're okay before breaking away to pull chutes. I have jumped in the past but it has been a lot of years ago.  I will be looking to go AFF.   BTW, the paracenter I used to go to always strapped radios on your arm for beginner static line and AFF jumps.  That way, they can talk you down to your landing zone.   You're never really alone.  I can only assume that other places do the same. For all you people on the borderline about whether you would do this or not, I would tell you that it is such an incredible experience that you do NOT want to deny yourself.  It is the thrill of a lifetime!! --Eric