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Do you have a story to tell? Have you had an adventure? Do you have an idea for an adventure? Tell us about it!

This is a place for you to tell stories, provide information, read stories, and get information about how to live life to the fullest. I'd like to see stories and info on everything fun! All I ask is that you keep it rated PG or less.

For example, do you skydive, SCUBA dive, downhill ski, cross-country ski, water ski, spelunk, rock climb, play paintball, canoe, kayak, whitewater raft? Can you think of a fun adventure I haven't listed here?

If you don't have any stories to tell, but would like to leave a comment anyway, feel free. I love getting people's input!

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I'm getting sick of being stopped skydiving because of the winter! Here in Québec, we only can jump 6 month per year so, when i read most of your graffs, i have to tell you that you're lucky to live in a skydiving paradise. Such as all skydivers, i'm addicted and now i feel sick of beeing grounded.I think i'll get many plane tickets: one to Florida, others for skydiving!
vic <aai934@agora.ulaval.ca>
Québec, Qc Canada - Sunday, February 23, 1997 at 19:25:41 (EST)


I think that you should talk about grafitti because people do it all the time.
Fred <Boston>
Derby, Vt. USA - Friday, February 21, 1997 at 08:15:13 (EST)
What a cool web site! My first jump was March 5, 94 - at Skydive Sabastian in sunny Florida. I was told not to look down - just take a deep breath and hang on. I looked down and someone was video taping my reaction - a new skydive form was born - the "Prayer form." However, it was one of the greatest things that I have ever done!!
P.Cressy <CCressy@mounet.com>
Wise , VA USA - Tuesday, February 18, 1997 at 23:36:59 (EST)
"I do not in the least object to a sport because it is rough." -Teddy Roosevelt Taste the wine of freedom or the bitter ale of failure but live each momment as if it were your last!
Kevin Williams <kgw3@dana.ucc.nau.edu>
Flagstaff, AZ USA - Tuesday, February 18, 1997 at 22:08:46 (EST)
"...And once you have tasted flight, you will walk the earth with your eyes turned skyward, for there you have been, and there you long to return..." Skydive is life !!! Abraços do Brasil !
Sandro Mollica (21.341 - B) <uippip01@usiminas.com.br>
Ipatinga, MG BRASIL - Tuesday, February 18, 1997 at 16:57:50 (EST)
I Have to say I went skydiving for the first time ever last September. It was totally radical. It was the best thing that has happened to me since I was abducted by aliens 7 years ago.
Tony Amonte
Chicago, IL USA - Tuesday, February 18, 1997 at 14:58:19 (EST)
Got my first AFF jump from my wife last year (XMAS present). I'm working on getting my AFF finished. Taking to long. Bummer. At 43 I'm the oldest living person at my DZ. (Coffs Harbour in NSW - Australia). Have emailed an image of my DZ. Hope Carl includes it. Blue Sky's dudes.
chris the elder <chris.smith@australia.ncr.com>
Sydney, NSW Australia - Sunday, February 16, 1997 at 18:48:23 (EST)

This is only a scaled down portion of the photo Chris donated. Click on the photo if you would like to see the original.
I turned 16 while in Austria with my parents and older sister. The year was 1962. We rode a train to near the summit of a mountain called "The Yungfrau". My sister and I rented skis. I had never skied before. As I stood there,wobbly-legged...my sister shoved me from behind. I did'nt know how to stop.... Downhill from me was a glacial crevass perhaps 20 feet across and 200 feet deep. Wind whipping at me....I threw myself to the hard-packed snow.....skidding.....clawing at the ice.....my body finnally came to a stop with one leg hanging into the abyss. I am 50 years old now. And that day on the Yungfrau was my first and LAST foray into skiing...!
Fred
Tustin, CA USA - Sunday, February 16, 1997 at 12:39:01 (EST)
My 16th birthday was just a few months ago (Dec 8, 96) and my dad took me to get skydiving lessons. I didn't believe how addictive it really was but now, I'm hooked. I can't get enough of the sport. I am doing my 15sec delays tommorow so wish me luck. If you haven't tried the sport yet, you're missing out on a incredible experience!
Jason <reita@foto.infi.net>
Fayetteville, nc USA - Saturday, February 15, 1997 at 23:31:26 (EST)
I was skiing my first time at Mulitpor on Mt. Hood. It was very icy. Needless to say I had fallen my fair share of times, and so I was tense and leaning backwards which was making me fall all the more, and it also made me go faster! Suddenly, I found myself out of control, bookin it down this hill with my poles flailing. This man appeared on the slope from out of nowhere...too terrified to turn, and too tense to do it even if I remembered how, I barreled towards him and slid over the the top of his skis! Still barreling faster, towards the bottom, disgruntled skiiers got out of my ways as I tucked and prayed. Amazingly, I made it to the bottom of the slope, came to a complete stop and just stood there dazed. And then, glutton for punishment, I got right back on the lift and did it again! As you can tell, Im still alive, but I am much safer to others if I am rollerblading!
Maisy <michelles@supra.com>
Albany, OR USA - Friday, February 14, 1997 at 16:46:38 (EST)
What's Down?! The water, thats what! One day when I was snorkeling with my father at Round Valley Resevoir, we had 30 ft. visibility. The water was freezing but incredible. That's when I decided to learn how to SCUBA dive!
Jess <hackit@pop.fast.net>
NJ USA - Thursday, February 13, 1997 at 21:30:29 (EST)
When I was a teenager I used to go out into the California desert near Barstow to shoot my guns. One day I was out there in the trackless desert wastes firiing my British Enfield Mark4 .303 at a large boulder. I had fired off about a hundred rounds....and then some guy came running up from a slight depression in the ground just behind the boulder. Unknown to me...he had gone looking for a place to relieve himself and was squatting behind the boulder..pants down..when I began firing. None of my bullets struck him...thank God. But he was scared silly.
Fred
USA - Thursday, February 13, 1997 at 18:35:01 (EST)
I did my second dive up at Pepperell last October when it was about 55 degrees out and found this to be uncomfortably cold. What's a good borderline temp to find a warmer rush?
Michael Alef <malef@athena.mit.edu>
Boston, Ma USA - Thursday, February 13, 1997 at 14:10:40 (EST)
Hi! My name is Cristina and I never really had an adventure, i just went many times with my friends to the forest and we enterd an NO ENTER zone, like a Generals garden, because my father is in the military i have lived in Azores and in Germany and when I was in Azores i enterd a Generals garden and it was forbiden, it was great, not like Sky divin or anything like that, but it was breaking the rolls of the base. We, my friends and I, were so bad, but it was great being bad for 2 years, than now I´m back in Portugal. I guess this is it, BeyBey!
Cristina Marta <martag@mail.telepac.pt>
Montijo, ? Portugal - Thursday, February 13, 1997 at 12:25:54 (EST)
Just wanted to say that this is a great site. Passed level 4 AFF and can't wait for the weather to clear up. College tuition was over paid so got the money for a rig. Wish me luck in purchasing a good used rig. BLUE SKIES and SOFT LANDINGS
Eric Thomas Hildebrand <rockaway@hotmail.com>
Tampa, FL USA - Monday, February 10, 1997 at 17:04:36 (EST)
One time I saw a UFO flying above Agent Scully's house. Of course, she denies it, but I know what I saw.
Agent Fox Mulder <fmulder@fbi>
Washington, DC USA - Thursday, February 06, 1997 at 13:10:03 (EST)
WHY DO YOU MAKE A SO CALLED "GRAFFITI WALL" WHEN THIS PAGE HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH GRAFFITI??????????????????????????? ???????????????????
MOVERONE
groningen, THE netherlands - Wednesday, February 05, 1997 at 15:12:24 (EST)
ONE DAY I JUST FELT THAT I WANTED TO JUMP OF A CLIFF WITH NO CHUT SO I DID AND I CAN HARDLY WRITE THIS AD.
gorge smuch <stokaluk@hotmail.com>
washington, dc USA - Monday, February 03, 1997 at 22:14:42 (EST)
I started Jumping last summer, I now have 35 jumps, and ended last season with a successful 4-way. I just want to start a correspondence with other skydivers about my age. I am 20 years old, and a Junior at Johnson state college. I look foreward to hearing from someone soon. BLUE SKIES
-Rapper <rapoporm@badger.jsc.vsc.edu>
Williston, VT USA - Tuesday, January 28, 1997 at 22:01:06 (EST)
Has anyone tried cliff diving? It looks like a blast.
White Wave <JTaz18@AOL.com>
MI USA - Tuesday, January 28, 1997 at 13:40:34 (EST)
Hey everyone. I use to be terrified of high places. I wouldn't even climb a ladder. I use to get teased all the time about it. And then one day, I was hit with a ton of inspiration. I saw a movie titled "Drop Zone". I thought to myself, "If I can do that I can do any thing. So I called up Eloy (Skydive Arizona) and made a reservation. I was very scared but I had something to prove. I went up to 13,000 feet, got strapped to my instructor, and went out the door for my first Tandum. I fell, I lived, I loved it! I have only jumped 5 times since but that has been due to lack of money. Hey, If I could bottle up the feeling you get when you go out the door of that plane, I would sell it and be the richest man in the world! If you haven't fell, you have not lived! Blue Skys Everyone!
Chris Knitter <Skyfloter>
Az USA - Tuesday, January 28, 1997 at 01:42:42 (EST)
jan.96 i rode my motorcyle from h.b.ca.to costa rica,surfboard strapped to my side.took about 3 1/2 months.i learnt some spanish,surfed some good waves and made lots of friends along the way.not to mention,i lived!
jay brito
h.b., ca USA - Monday, January 27, 1997 at 19:34:28 (EST)
jan.96 i rode my motorcyle from h.b.ca.to costa rica,surfboard strapped to my side.took about 3 1/2 months.i learnt some spanish,surfed some good waves and made lots of friends along the way.not to mention,i lived!
jay brito
h.b., ca USA - Monday, January 27, 1997 at 19:27:21 (EST)
HEADFLY OR DIE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
HEADFLAYER <HEADFLY@ALGONET.SE>
USA - Monday, January 20, 1997 at 16:15:11 (EST)
I am only 13 years old but when i am 18 me and my friends are going skydiving. we all would love the feeling of free falling yahooooooooooo!!!!
Bret
USA - Sunday, January 19, 1997 at 00:20:17 (EST)
I am planning to do my first jump early this year, I finally got up the courage to call the diving school after looking at these Web pages, THANKS, wish me luck!!!!!
Jaclyn <Jaclyn@vnet.ibm.com>
Australia - Thursday, January 16, 1997 at 22:18:01 (EST)
I am planning to do my first jump early this year, I finally got up the courage to call the diving school after looking at these Web pages, THANKS, wish me luck!!!!!
Jaclyn <Jaclyn@vnet.ibm.com>
Australia - Thursday, January 16, 1997 at 22:17:33 (EST)
I am planning to do my first jump early this year, I finally got up the courage to call the diving school after looking at these Web pages, THANKS, wish me luck!!!!!
Jaclyn <Jaclyn@vnet.ibm.com>
Australia - Thursday, January 16, 1997 at 22:16:14 (EST)
I am planning to do my first jump early this year, I finally got up the
Jaclyn <Jaclyn@vnet.ibm.com>
Australia - Thursday, January 16, 1997 at 22:14:44 (EST)
(In response to the comment below.) How about Flyaway? Their address and phone number are: 3106 Parkway Pigeon Forge, TN 37863 (423) 435-7777. They also list a Las Vegas number: (702) 731-4768. Check out page 5 of the December 1996 Parachutist for their ad. (They have been in every issue I've seen...)
Carl dos Santos <carl@tiac.net>
MA USA - Thursday, January 16, 1997 at 13:34:06 (EST)
I'm trying to find information on the vertical "wind tunnels" that skydivers use to train in. Does anyone know the location or manufacturer of any?
dauson <dauson@csionline.com>
bayville, nj USA - Thursday, January 16, 1997 at 10:33:58 (EST)
Don't dream your life, live your dreams.
Bill Anderson <bill.anderson@ogilvy.com>
London, England - Wednesday, January 15, 1997 at 12:33:33 (EST)
To: Joshua Dycus - South Bend - USA You say Skydiving sux. Well maybe you should try it sometime. You will probably regret saying that. I bet you think playing chess is an addrenalin rush. (no offense to all the chess players out there, everyone to their own) blue skies. Cath
Catherine <Catherine@Kynoch.co.za>
Johannesburg, South Africa - Wednesday, January 15, 1997 at 09:17:54 (EST)
It is unfortunate that people place such ignorant comments in a place like this. (To see what I mean, read the comment right below this one.) I originally set up this graffiti wall to provide people a place to share stories or comment on my site. However, I have had to spend a great deal of time removing entries with profanity and statements of racial hate. I hope that I do not have to remove this wall from Adventure Living. I chose to leave the comment below in, just so people can get an idea of how ignorant these comments get. If you don't have anything worthwhile to say, please leave your comments somewhere else.
Carl dos Santos <carl@tiac.net>
MA USA - Tuesday, January 14, 1997 at 22:38:07 (EST)
yo last night i cAUGHT MAD WRECK AT THE FREIGHT YARDS ME AND MY MAN TOUR BLASTED CRAZY TRAINS YO IT WAS CHILL. IM GOT TO TELL YOU SON THE FREIGHTS AINT NO FUN AND GAMES NO MORE LOOK OUT SKILLS ARE IN EFFECT. IVE BEEN GETTING CHASED MOST FREQUENTLY YO AND THIS AINT EVEN NO LRGE CITY OR NOTHING I BE LIKE WREKINGT THE SUBURBS. BUT IVE MOVED ON TO TRAINS AND PEICING DUE TO THE FACT OF BEING CAUGHT IN LIKE 7 GRAFF CASES ALREADY!SOMETHING NEEDS TO BE DONE ABOUT THIS STUPID BUST THE VANDAL ATTITUDE OR IM GOING TO START GETTING DRASTIC. LIKE JUST LAST MONDAY ME AND MY BOY WOW GOT CHASED FROM THE YARDS YO THE 5.0 WAS COMING FROM EVERY DIRECTION I HAD TO PUT LITTLE DUST IN THEY FACE THOUGH AS I RAN UNDER TRAINS, THROUGH AN INDUSTRIAL AREA AND I ENDED UP HIDING FOR 2 HOURS IN A PORT-O-POTTY IT STUNK YO AND THE ADRENILINE HAD MY WHOLE BODY SHAKING HECTIC SON HECTIC YO THIS IS **************CAER**ONER******************************** ********CBS**************NW******************KF*********** SAYING SPREAD THE RUKUS GRAFF WILL NEVER CEASE!!!!!!!!!!!
CAER
pasco, wa USA - Tuesday, January 14, 1997 at 22:26:43 (EST)
All You Have in here is stuff about sky diving Why not talk about skating
ERK11 <Schaelline@mail.rhs.weber.k12.com>
Roy, UT USA - Friday, January 10, 1997 at 11:05:02 (EST)
Hi..Great Web site. I am planing my first ever Jump out of a Perfectly goo**** SAYING SPREAD THE RUKUS GRAFF WILL NEVER CEASE!!!!!!!!!!!
CAER
pasco, wa USA - Tuesday, January 14, 1997 at 22:26:43 (EST)
All You Have in here is stuff about sky diving Why not talk about skating
ERK11 <Schaelline@mail.rhs.weber.k12.com>
Roy, UT USA - Friday, January 10, 1997 at 11:05:02 (EST)
Hi..Great Web site. I am planing my first ever Jump out of a Perfectly good plane, with a AFF I will do this befor the end of Jan 97. Thanks for all the great stories...Here's wishig all Sunny,sunny days and big BLUE skies...
BrianC <brianc@internetx.net>
Goose Creek, SC USA - Saturday, January 04, 1997 at 03:46:16 (EST)
BLUE SKIES !!!!!! PERFECT DIVE EXIT , STABLE ARCH 2 360, GOOD CANOPY CONTROL , WHAT ELSE DO I NEED?
JESSICA PAZOS <WUTANG@CARIBE.NET>
CAROLINA, PR USA - Sunday, December 08, 1996 at 20:56:19 (EST)
I have scuba dived all over the world and if you are looking for the divespot of all divespots, you have to go to the Great Barrier Reef. It is unreal, the colors of the corals and giant clams mesmerize the eyes. Great shark diving, night diving, drift diving, wreck diving and pretty much anything else you have planned. Clarity is usually 100+. Have fun and dive safe :)
Michael <Harlow@Pacific-Ocean.com>
San Diego, CA USA - Wednesday, December 04, 1996 at 08:16:46 (EST)
opportunity is not a lengthy visitor, take chances while you still can
kristyn <dpkwolf@enter.net>
perkasie, pa USA - Saturday, November 30, 1996 at 20:42:14 (EST)
Believe this or not, this has been my first time surfing and I stumbled upon your sight. I have skydived only twice and have yet to experience my first freefall. This has been a wonderful journey-Thank You!!
shari
sioux falls, sd USA - Thursday, November 28, 1996 at 13:28:21 (EST)
I just wanted to wish everyone a Happy holiday season! Blue Skies
Matthew McDevitt <linetwist@aol.com>
Orlando, Fl USA - Thursday, November 28, 1996 at 13:02:58 (EST)
On September 15, 1996 my Mom and I had our first tandem skydive. We waited for 2 or 3 hours for the weather to clear up and finally a hole in the clouds was spotted. We ran to our plane with my father white as a ghost watching us go up and up into the sky. We finally reached the 12,500' where we would jump. Mom and her jumpmaster went first I watched in excitement as she disappeared below. Now it was my turn. I sat in the edge of the door with my legs wrapped around the plane and 1,2,3 we were gone. All was blissful for 2 seconds then we were falling through a giant hail storm at 120mph. All I could think about was I HATE THIS! Finally when my jumpmster Kevin felt it was safe he pulled the rip cord. All was fine then. The view was spectacular and I couldn't believe how quiet and peaceful it was up there. All in all the jump was fun except for the hail storm. For anyone who hasn't fallen through a hail storm-DON'T. My face was red, blotchy and swollen for 3 days not to mention that it was extremely painful. I would say that even through all of the pain it was worth it though. We are even planning on jumping again in the spring when there isn't a cloud in sight.
Heather Lyn <Jessebelle@prodigy.com>
Poulsbo, WA USA - Saturday, November 23, 1996 at 14:31:59 (EST)
I have two adventures to tell. The first is my SCUBA dive in the Bahamas last May('96). I went with UNEXSO (Underwater Explorers Society) on a number of dives but the two that were the best was the Shark Dive and the Sunken Tanker Dive (110ft.). With the sunken tanker dive I was running out of air. By the time I got to the surface after two stops I had just finished the tank. You can see some QuickTime videos at my site http://www.maaz.com/~milkovic/extreme/scuba/ The other adventure was my first jump from a plane at 12,000 ft. I had it taped as well. You can see the QuickTime at http://www.maaz.com/~milkovic/extreme/skydiving/
Thom Milkovic <milkovic@netdepot.com>
Atlanta, GA USA - Saturday, November 23, 1996 at 13:04:35 (EST)
I recently celebrated my one year anniversary of my 1st tandem skydive. In that year I've made 330 jumps, got a D licence, Went to the World Freefall Convention, Jumped the New River Gorge Bridge on Bridge Day, made some good friends, and started a new life for myself that I wouldn't change for anything!!! I just felt like sharing that with you guys! "....and once you have tasted flight, you will walk the earth with your eyes turned skyward, for there you have been, and there you long to return...."
Matthew McDevitt D-18817 <linetwist@aol.com>
Orlando, Fl USA - Thursday, November 21, 1996 at 18:47:38 (EST)
a note to all skydivers: SHUT UP AND JUMP!!!!!!!!!!!! let me hear stories of naked skydives.we did the jet at quincy naked and it sure puts your nuts places they've never been before. blue skies to all, C11104
paul gurteen <paul.gurteen@dial.pipex.com>
newcastle, UK - Thursday, November 14, 1996 at 07:22:59 (EST)
Att: John Stigler: Most skydiving clubs will let you jump if you are under the age of 18. All you need is a written letter of consent from your parents, allowing you to jump. So find a great club and get jumping. Blue skies!!!
Catherine <Catherine@Kynoch.co.za>
Johannesburg, South Africa - Tuesday, November 12, 1996 at 03:22:05 (EST)
The skies are rearranging Look my son!!! There weather is changing. There's a whole in my soul like a cavity. It's seems the world is out to hold just by gravity. Love and peace, No Fingerprints
No Fingerprints
USA - Wednesday, November 06, 1996 at 18:53:51 (EST)
Look to the skies!!! They are ever changing!!!!!
Mel
TAS AUSTRALIA - Wednesday, November 06, 1996 at 18:16:04 (EST)
SKYDIVING RULES, IT MAKES THE LIFE WORTH LIVING
Ole <olsolhei@online.no>
USA - Wednesday, October 23, 1996 at 14:11:49 (EDT)
Skydiving...The art of throwing yourself at the ground...and missing... I did static line jumps back in the late 70s and am looking to get back to the air. Went to a wonderful place in Xenia, Ohio called ,at the time, The Greene County Sport Parachute Club. Great guys all. I guess my lack of response to his READY? while sitting in the door was a positive sign to my particular jumpmaster as he just looked at me and smiled that big "you-know-what" eatin' grin and said GO!.. I went and was never happier. I am looking forward to rounding up the cash to go AFF soon...Sean
Sean McHenry <sm1441@ix.netcom.com>
Hilliard, Oh USA - Sunday, October 20, 1996 at 11:20:54 (EDT)
we have recently gone skydiving. Now we are looking for a new adventure. Spelunking sounds like fun. Do you know of any caves in Northeast Pa.
bean and yaegel <atr2@uofs.edu>
scranton, pa USA - Thursday, October 17, 1996 at 12:22:48 (EDT)
Witbank Skydiving club - great parties with home made hooligan juice
catherine <catherine@Kynoch.co.za>
Johannesburg, South Africa - Tuesday, October 15, 1996 at 08:49:37 (EDT)
does anyone know of a place in Tennessee where i can skydive unde the age of 18 if so please tell me
jon stigler <leter19@mail.idt.net>
eads, tn USA - Tuesday, October 08, 1996 at 18:27:12 (EDT)
once i jumped out of the plane and my parichute opened up i floated to the ground but this was a dream the real time i jumped my parchute would not open so i had to get a bird to pick open my parichute with its beak i saw this big duck and turned into a bullet flying at 120mph I GOT THAT SUCKER his head came right off but thats all i really needed anyway i picked open my chute IT HAD A BIG HOLE IN IT so i used the duck feathers and sowed it right up and after discarding his head i floated safly to the ground THE END (great story wasnt it)
jon stigler <letter19@mail.idt.net>
eads, tn USA - Tuesday, October 08, 1996 at 18:23:28 (EDT)
thanks for getting in touch dude. have got lots of stories about the WFFC at Quincy and will mail them to you as sson as i get time. in the meantime keep in touch and let me know of any changes to your site. speak soon blue skies and seas paul C11104
paul gurteen <paul.gurteen@dial.pipex.com>
newcastle UK, UK - Monday, October 07, 1996 at 02:28:09 (EDT)
I Have about 100 jumps know and have been skydiving for about a year I was at the drop zone a while back and over heard someone say" Only skydivers know why the birds sing" This quote I found to describe the sport the best. Just thought I would pass it on.
Tony Gonzalez <frefal00@aol.com>
Puyallup, WAWAWA USA - Saturday, October 05, 1996 at 23:57:45 (EDT)

Below are comments from when this site was dedicated to skydiving.

Great home page! I first went skydiving on the 16th of June 96. And I loved it eversense.
Kenneth Dee Batha <bamaboy@siu.edu>
Carbondale, Il USA - Thursday, October 03, 1996 at 18:39:13 (EDT)
My father was a paratrooper in the service, and has always talked about his experiences jumping out of airlplanes, so naturally, I've always wanted to try it. Well it took 33 years, but I finally did it. On August 29, 1996 I made my first jump tandem, and will never be the same. Due to lack of time and funds, I have yet to make a second jump. My plans are get my Level A this Spring, when the weather clears. I can not tell you what a wonderful experience it is, seems to be taking over my whole thought process lately!!! Unfortunatly, I am not getting alot of support from my family, they all think I have lost my mind. Well, if you have ever had the desire to skydive I say go for it. My motto: No Guts, No Glory!
Kim Doumis <wakley@aol.com>
Seattle, WA USA - Thursday, October 03, 1996 at 17:42:55 (EDT)
http://www.olywa.net/skydiver/TSH.GIF
Bill Church <skydiver@olywa.net>
olympia, wa USA - Thursday, October 03, 1996 at 13:41:28 (EDT)
I just wanted to tell you that I loved what you wrote about your AFF dives. I did a level-1 AFF and could afford to go no further. Reading your entries makes me want to sell every thing I own to do it again.
Laurie Gies <LAURIEGIES@aol.com>
CA USA - Wednesday, October 02, 1996 at 23:31:38 (EDT)
First AFF went awsome, I practiced 'dirt diving' for a couple of hours before, and it really paid off... After the first second or two after I left the plane, I relaxed and went through the PRCTs and I was all done by 8,000ft only 2,500 feet from where I dropped... I am definantly hooked, my step-dad has a small cessna and all the way home from the DZ I was trying to figure out all the places I could land if I wanted to and figuring out wind directions and approach directions etc. Skydiving is awesome!
Scott Harris <sharris@connecti.com>
San Antonio, TX USA - Wednesday, October 02, 1996 at 22:09:37 (EDT)
On the first jump, I became catatonic when the jumpmaster said "go".... took a deep breath and let go. It was positively the HARDEST thing I've ever done. The second jump I was like "say go already!" See you someday in Blue Skies!
Juli Hill <phoju@cswnet.com>
Beebe, AR` USA - Wednesday, October 02, 1996 at 21:44:52 (EDT)
I made my first IAD on Sunday June 30, 1996 out by Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan Canada. “As I hang from the wing strut of a C-182 Cessna I look over my left shoulder and there's Rob about 8 inches from my face. I know the word he is about to say. GO! I let go... Two seconds? a half a second? one second? Some amount of time goes by. This is the moment I can not describe and still can't”. I now have 14 jumps and as the weather has sucked for the last month, we just received 4-5 inches of snow, I may not get a 15th. Here’s wish’in for Blue Skies!
Daryl Koza <kozad@spmc.gov.sk.ca>
Regina, Sk Canada - Wednesday, October 02, 1996 at 15:45:06 (EDT)
I find myself always looking up to the skies, and I have almost no money left. I guess I am hooked. A -pending.
Martine Butler <butlerm@CVUMAIL.CVU.CSSD.K12.VT.US>
Charlotte, VT USA - Wednesday, October 02, 1996 at 10:57:00 (EDT)
Yeeeeehaw! First Tandem Jump Yesterday - Got to steer for the landing and hit the target perfectly!!! Absolutely AWESOME!! Signed up for AFF - Course and 1st jump tomorrow, hopefully be level VIII by this weekend... Can't think of anything other than skydiving... It's not a sport... It's a vicious addiction and a way of life! Any jumpers in Texas or the San Antonio area e-mail me and we'll go jump! BLUE SKIES & SOFT LANDINGS!!!
Scott Harris <sharris@connecti.com>
San Antonio, TX USA - Monday, September 30, 1996 at 14:51:37 (EDT)
Skydiving rules. I recently attended my first "boogie" What a blast!! I jumped the King Air 200 and Super Cassa Yeee Hahhhh Can't wait to do it again! 15 Grand rules!
GREG SETH SHELTON
LANCASTER, OH USA - Saturday, September 28, 1996 at 22:07:05 (EDT)
SURGEON'S GENERAL WARNING : Hesitation while skidiving may cause serious injury or death.
Lance <s9501742@babel.ee.up.za>
Pretoria, South Africa - Friday, September 27, 1996 at 20:28:35 (EDT)
Mock not thine altitude, for the ground shall rise up and smite thee!!!
Karen Young <usfmcmlm@ibmmail.com>
Ann Arbor, MI USA - Thursday, September 26, 1996 at 14:49:13 (EDT)
I'm 25 years old and about to take my first jump. I'm scared sh-tless and everyone thinks I'm nuts. I'ts something I've always wanted to do. Wish me luck. As I always say DO OR DIE!!!!!!!!
John Konst
Terrace, B.C. Canada - Wednesday, September 25, 1996 at 13:47:41 (EDT)
I've only jumped once but it was the rush oody out there do multiple retakes on AFF dives? How do I get out of this funk? Makes me wanna skydive out of spite. YAAAAAAHHHH!
Will Santa Cruz <willsc@loop.com>
Burbank, CA USA - Monday, September 23, 1996 at 00:53:21 (EDT)
I,m going to do my first jump the weekend of the 28, the 27 is my B-day so see ya at decatur. ps Damn Ill Have too work Fulltime if not over time to satisfy adrenaline needs !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Spikeman <Spike1@.flash.net>
Fort Worth, Tx USA - Saturday, September 21, 1996 at 00:19:10 (EDT)
EAT/SLEEP/????/SKYDIVE>>> WHAT ELSE IS THERE TO DO IN LIFE.A-23697/B andC pending.
Billy W Church <skydiver@olywa.net>
olympia, WA USA - Thursday, September 19, 1996 at 15:02:19 (EDT)
Well guys Ive allready done a few jumps like 50 of'em and every time I jump is the same or even better rush. I love it there is nothing that I rather be doing than jumping in my DZ. Now Im trying to make a association here in my univ. in Puerto Rico, so we can go to the states and jump as a field trip . Nice page dudes and keep jumping. BLUE SKIES! P.S. For those guys that where their first time CASE OF BEER!!
Roberto E. Benitez <802960673@rumac.upr.clu.edu>
San Juan, PR USA - Thursday, September 19, 1996 at 13:33:53 (EDT)
I have my first AFF in a day and after reading this page it sounds like it should be great. Wish me luck!!
Elliott L. <Wizard21@gnn.com>
San Diego, CA USA - Thursday, September 19, 1996 at 04:14:21 (EDT)
ROCKCLIMBING RULES HANG-ON MAN
Carel van vollenhoven
Johanesburg, S.A. - Wednesday, September 18, 1996 at 11:54:06 (EDT)
Skydiving is LIFE!!! I have just 36 jumps, and I'll just keep making more and more. If you haven't done it yet DO IT! If you are afraid to, well you'll never be able to fully experience life if you don't TRY to get over your fears. To all the skydivers out there, past,present and future, BLUE SKIES!!!!!!!
Shannon Carter <carters@u.arizona.edu>
Tucson, AZ USA - Wednesday, September 18, 1996 at 01:19:18 (EDT)
Great site! I loved the quotes. I've only made 69 skydives, but I can assure you it only gets better! Have you tried a horney gorilla yet? Blue Skies!!!
Jessie A24616 <Diavola@gnn.com>
Houston, TX USA - Tuesday, September 17, 1996 at 22:33:48 (EDT)
This one if for will long who called us all pansies cause we dont jump with 75 + pounds of gear...... tell that to all the tandem masters who jump with over 120 pounds of humand gear that shifts around and is scared!
CRAIG rASMUSSEN <CRAIGR@GEOTEL.COM>
Littleton, MA USA - Monday, September 16, 1996 at 17:43:50 (EDT)
I did my tandem 1 week ago ... I want to take up this sport so bad but Im so scared ,do you have any comments to help me handel this... I DE LOVE TO BE A SKY DIVER.
steve madlin <madlin@socal.com>
fremont, ca USA - Sunday, September 15, 1996 at 02:00:12 (EDT)
Hey guys.. it's so great to hear all your stories on here. I haven't actually taken the plunge yet but that's cause I"m only 15 1/2. My parents dont like the idea I want to skydive and they refuse to give consent.. just wondering if you have to be 16 or 18? thanks! :) p.s. guess this means I gotta get a JOB huh? :P
Chance <coe@uniserve.com>
A town :), B.C. Canada - Saturday, September 14, 1996 at 17:41:55 (EDT)
SKYDIVING IS PURE EXTACY!!!!!!
leah moonchild
akron, ohDIVIOHNG USA - Thursday, September 12, 1996 at 19:43:28 (EDT)
Did 18 jumps in the Army. Freefall sucks. Try jumping with a 75-pound rucksack tied to your waist, you pansies. Ten-hut!
Will Long <wlong@csudh.edu>
Compton, CA USA - Wednesday, September 11, 1996 at 09:13:22 (EDT)
Had my first AFF on Labor Day, it was great until I experienced a canopy malfunction. Got right back on the horse and made AFF level II jump an hour later. Now, after three jumps, I'm level IV and there's no looking back.
Travis Gehrett <tgehrett@ssmhcs.com>
Madison, WI USA - Tuesday, September 10, 1996 at 15:51:10 (EDT)
Did my first Tandem jump about 3 weeks ago. It was extreme!!!!!! If you haven't gone go. DO IT NOW!!!!
Chris Lomedico
Patterson , NY USA - Tuesday, September 10, 1996 at 10:25:22 (EDT)
Im ready to do my first freefall after 8 static lines!!! I can't wait for the RUSH!!! Hey, sweet graffiti wall!!
Heath Stevens <heaths@cw-f1.umd.umich.edu>
Livonia, Mi USA - Monday, September 09, 1996 at 17:53:30 (EDT)
I started jumping in august 1995 until now I had 20 jumps, but now I think in lack of time and to much fear I guess its over, pitty it was a real sport, I reached 15 secs. of FF.
Joar Bø <joarbo@sn.no>
STAVANGER, NORWAY - Monday, September 09, 1996 at 16:50:01 (EDT)
I have been in skydiving for 2 months now and have made 50 jumps. Nothing in the world beats it. Keep flying!!! And if you haven't tried it yet - what are you waiting for?
Craig Rasmussen <craigr@geotel.com>
Littleton, Ma USA - Monday, September 09, 1996 at 16:42:34 (EDT)
YAAAHOOO! On to Level 3! Skydive hard! See ya in Perris!
Will Santa Cruz <willsc@loop.com>
Burbank, CA USA - Sunday, September 08, 1996 at 04:23:30 (EDT)
Wicked Cool Site! Great layout and graphics too! Thanks!
Lovena <lovena@mdc.net>
MA USA - Saturday, September 07, 1996 at 23:17:16 (EDT)
SKYDIVING! He who hesitates will inherit the earth! Experienced my first tandem on 25th August 1996 and it was great mate! Give me more, more, more.
Anne Howe <fhowe@anca.gov.au>
Jervis Bay, ACT Australia - Saturday, September 07, 1996 at 03:28:54 (EDT)
I want to skydive but i'm only 14! I am going to go with my friend when we are both 16!
RobBonstein <bonstein@ix.netcom.com>
USA - Friday, September 06, 1996 at 16:11:15 (EDT)
life is the dream between being born and dying. make it a good dream. to do that, do what you want, when you want. most importantly, enjoy it to it's fullest. i say this now, three days before i am to do my first jump!!! wish me luck, cuz i am making my life a good dream!!!
Randy Lynch <randylyn@capital.net>
clifton park, ny USA - Wednesday, September 04, 1996 at 19:01:31 (EDT)
Tomorrow I am going to make my first AFF jump ! Wish me luck... !
Ronen Magid <rons@netvision.net.il>
Ramat Gan, Israel - Friday, August 30, 1996 at 13:49:31 (PDT)
Mohawk Valley Adventure...Upstate NY's premier Drop Zone!!!! (518) 374-Jump
Chris Burroughs <AlexDacey>
Clifton Park, NY USA - Wednesday, August 28, 1996 at 21:31:39 (EDT)
Brother and Brother and Brother, plus about 7 more of us fruit cakes are scheduled for the first and I'm sure not the last in September....Really can't wait and I'm pretty sure we wil have to go back up the same day. Just so we can come back down. THANKS for the insight. Do you weigh more or less when you come down?
Steve Holter <uswees@toolcity.net>
Meadville, PA USA - Tuesday, August 27, 1996 at 20:16:54 (EDT)
i am the keeper of the cheese and you are the lemon merchant!
Nick Rutherford <krazy-nick@worldnet.att.net>
wilbraham, ma USA - Tuesday, August 27, 1996 at 15:52:30 (EDT)
Did my first jump (S/L) on June 16th and I've been hooked ever since!! Did my fourth freefall today and it was wild!! This jump was the best so far and I don't plan on quitting anytime soon. When in doubt, pull it out! Blue skies to all.
Dan Beckett <db3389@smlbx.awc.cc.az.us>
Yuma, AZ USA - Sunday, August 25, 1996 at 17:40:49 (EDT)
I've just completed AFF Level I. Absolutely AMAZING!!! I'm on my way to becoming a licensed sky diver. I can't wait. See you on the way down!! Danielle
Danielle
Toms River, NJ\ USA - Thursday, August 22, 1996 at 18:25:25 (EDT)
Completed AM-490 at the USAF Academy, want to do AFF as cheeply as possibel, any comments?, Great site. l8r
Adam E. Martin <martinae@me.udeledu>
Newark, de USA - Thursday, August 22, 1996 at 12:22:36 (EDT)
Blue skies from Italy!!!!!!!!!!
Deborah <crasto@mbox.vol.it>
Genoa, Italy - Thursday, August 22, 1996 at 09:47:46 (EDT)
Just made my first IAD on Saturday. Three seconds wasn't enough, first AFF scheduled for Labor Day. Looks like I'll need a second job to afford the addiction. Great Site!
Travis Gehrett <tgehrett@ssmhcs.com>
Madison, WI USA - Wednesday, August 21, 1996 at 13:36:19 (EDT)
HELLO!!!
KING TUT
USA - Tuesday, August 20, 1996 at 17:32:30 (EDT)
Cool stories. It's nice to see others going through exactly the same circumstances. I'm at AFF level 4 and waiting for the terror to subside into exhileration. Having a strong fear of heights doesn't help! There's definately nothing on earth like it.
Lonnie Bedell <remote@user1.channel1.com>
USA - Tuesday, August 20, 1996 at 11:35:12 (EDT)
Great site! Been wanting to try this for awhile. I have a slight fear of heights and you have definitely encouraged me to try it. I'll be in California in two weeks for three years at NAS Lemoore. Will plan on doing it there. Thanks!!!!!!!!
David M. Burnworth <Dburnworth@concentric.net>
Columbus, OH USA - Saturday, August 17, 1996 at 23:06:09 (EDT)
Hey there, I'm only 17 right now, but I've wanted to skydive for a while now. I desperately want to save up enough money so that when I'm 18, I can immediately go out and get started! But I've heard it's addictive so I'm not going to start until I have the funds for as many jumps as I want. Thanks for your site. It provided me with a lot of useful information and I feel a lot more sure of my decision. Now all I have to do is get all my relatives and friends to try it along with me! :)
Emy <emy@nando.net>
Knightdale, NC USA - Saturday, August 17, 1996 at 13:32:30 (EDT)
Great site! I have three tandems under my belt. Starting AFF in 6 days and counting. Beware all you considering this sport it is extremely addictive. I don't know where I am going to get the money!!!!!
Nightwing <ordr@lrmc.com>
Lakeland, fL USA - Saturday, August 17, 1996 at 03:33:26 (EDT)
Going on my first dive tomorrow 8/15/96 !!!
Teresa Kunikowski <kunikowski@mail.dec.com>
Waltham, MA USA - Thursday, August 15, 1996 at 18:03:11 (EDT)
ahhh - if only i weren't a college student on gobs of financial aide to go to my overpriced-but-very-much-fun-school. I would KILL to expand on my measly 3 jumps. Need more $$!
sarah
USA - Thursday, August 15, 1996 at 00:05:22 (EDT)
What a rush...better than running with the bulls in Pampalona....addition in an instant, can't wait to go again and again...
Dave Boldrin <DLBoldrin@ccgate.hac.com>
Troy, MI USA - Wednesday, August 14, 1996 at 09:52:05 (EDT)
Kawabanga! cool man. I've just passed my 1300 jumps and I've always told myself, when life gets boring, SKYDIVE,SKYDIVE AND SKYDIVE.
PACH ANG <skydiver@singnet.com.sg>
Singapore - Tuesday, August 13, 1996 at 07:47:28 (EDT)
I just did my first Tandem jump from 14,000 feet. There are no words to describe the absolute thrill and incredible feeling I experienced. I WILL be doing this again very soon!
Michele <cmichele@informix.com>
San Francisco, CA USA - Monday, August 12, 1996 at 18:31:25 (EDT)
Just finished my basic jump instruction and aff. Haven't done my first jumps yet, but looking forward to it. Great page. Have a great day.
Mike Preuett <theegg@qni.com>
Greenwood, mo USA - Sunday, August 11, 1996 at 13:02:11 (EDT)
GREAT SITE !!!!!! BLUE SKIES :-)
BOB RICHARDSON <NOHOLD@AOL.COM>
LAKELAND, FL USA - Tuesday, August 06, 1996 at 22:04:07 (EDT)
When I jumped for the first time--it was such an awesome experience I felt like I could reach out and touch God. I knew as my body hurled toward the ground through the clouds that I had found a new hobby!
Jennifer Hart <jdhart@unity.ncsu.edu>
Raleigh, nc USA - Tuesday, August 06, 1996 at 21:20:39 (EDT)
My wife gave me my first tandem jump for my 41st birthday on 7-28-96. I just had a tandem 2 jump on 8-3-96 and start my AFF on 8-10-96. This is without a doubt the coolest sport on the planet. Like the man said "If your not living on the edge, your taking up too much space."
Rick Flanagan <rlf2830@dcccd.edu>
Dallas, Tx USA - Monday, August 05, 1996 at 13:52:07 (EDT)
Skydiving Sucks. Get a life.
Joshua Dycus <Joshua_Dycus@wow.com>
South Bend, IN USA - Sunday, August 04, 1996 at 14:40:14 (EDT)
wow, this is the best skydivingpage i have seen, i have been asking myself:do want to skydive? now im sure yes, in 3 weeks im gonna start at the course here in my town. thanks
ole solheim
bergen, norwy - Saturday, August 03, 1996 at 16:03:27 (EDT)
I've always been scared at the thought of skydiving, but after reading your reactions to it, it sounds really cool. I just have to try it sometime soon! Send me stufffffffff!!!!!!!!!
Carrie Anderson <BAnder1750>
Appleton, WI USA - Tuesday, July 30, 1996 at 16:02:30 (EDT)
Great Homepage,some really cool pics,and very informative. Im from South Africa,my drop zone (E.P.Skydivers)I currently have my A Licence and 35 jumps,Anyone is more than welcome to visit our drop zone should you ever get the chance to come to South Africa.
Dale Thornton <9627761@ml.petech.ac.za>
Port Elizabeth, CPEC South Africa - Tuesday, July 30, 1996 at 06:06:09 (EDT)
I came to your site to 'try' to understand the idea/concept/fascination w/ skydiving, since a co-worker, Mateo, is about to "do it again"! So, this is also partly a message to Mateo: OK...I sort of 'get it'. (Wonderful/exciting photos, but...) Thanks, Carl, for a very impressive/informative and very well-done site!
Diane <zascar42>
new york, NY USA - Sunday, July 28, 1996 at 13:03:57 (EDT)
Great site!! I just did my first static line jump today, and it was the most amazing experience I've ever had. I thought this would be the one and only time, but now I'm hooked and can't wait to try freefall!
Cara Underwood
Indianapolis, IN USA - Saturday, July 27, 1996 at 20:28:57 (EDT)
Great site; answered a lot of questions (I downloaded and read everything you had). Did my first jump last weekend -- a 10,000 ft tandem in the clean, clear Colorado skies (40th birthday present from my wife and three kids). WHAT A RUSH!! I'm sure my family didn't realize what they started. I'll be checking this site often. THANKS!!
Mickey Flowers <rmflowers@fafb.af.mil>
Colorado Springs, CO USA - Wednesday, July 24, 1996 at 14:28:41 (EDT)
I took my first tandem dive a month ago and I'm going back for more in two weeks !!!! Skydiving is the biggest rush that I have ever had. I hope to go throught the AFF program very, very soon. Cool sight. Keep up the good work !!!
SkyDiver
CA USA - Tuesday, July 23, 1996 at 02:10:29 (EDT)
Just spent three weeks in Army Jump School at Fort Benning, Georgia! What a rush to step out of a C-141 at 130 Knots! Five jumps with no broken bones, but some pretty rough exits and landings with those round T-10C chutes. Was fun, but I think I'm going to try skydiving; seems like you guys have less abusive exits and softer landings! Take care. Ben
Ben Bushong <bbushong@midwest.net>
Hopkinsville, KY USA - Sunday, July 21, 1996 at 23:15:17 (EDT)
Way cool site, Carl! Some of the fastest-loading graphics I've ever seen! I've done 4 tandems, all at Pepperell. Hope to continue soon. See you in the air (someday)!
Stacey Geesey <stacey44@tiac.net>
Natick, MA USA - Wednesday, July 17, 1996 at 01:26:41 (EDT)
Skydive Pepperell....There is no substitute! Blue skies! Slick® A-21702
Brian "Slick" Lutton <blutton@ix.netcom.com>
Brockton, MA USA - Tuesday, July 16, 1996 at 21:39:19 (EDT)
After doing our first tandem one week ago we decided it WAS the most fun you could have with your clothes on; today we spent the day having fun with our clothes OFF!
Chill Master and Kooky Girl
Schaumburg, IL USA - Sunday, July 14, 1996 at 20:11:46 (EDT)
Cheers for the info..after doing 5 static lines and then deciding to go AFF, and then braking my leg..I'm finally going to do my first jump next week. Should be fun. It's good that someone has finally put a site together for newbies. See you all at the world championships next year - I'll be one of the guys on the English team hehe ;)
James "going to need a change of underwear" Batchelor <james@qdk.co.uk>
Skipton, NY England - Saturday, July 13, 1996 at 10:55:27 (EDT)
Great site! I have one tandem jump to my name and I'm interested in persuing the sport, but I still had quite a few questions. Your web site managed to answer most of them. Thanks for a skydiving web site aimed at us just getting used jumping out of airplanes instead of just ridingin them. Keep up the good work!
Danell Leineke <sac79019@saclink1.csus.edu>
Sacramento, CA USA - Thursday, July 11, 1996 at 15:58:24 (EDT)
look forward to seeing all you skydive dudes in quincy in 3 weeks. party on not out
paul gurteen <paul.gurteen@dial.pipex.com>
england - Thursday, July 11, 1996 at 03:51:52 (EDT)
This is a great page, especially for those thinking about skydiving. Keep up the good work!
Erik Balser <corvin@javanet.com>
Wilbraham, MA USA - Wednesday, July 10, 1996 at 20:36:18 (EDT)
Went through AFF last year, have now done 37 jumps. It's nice to see a site geared more towards newbies. I hope it encourages more people to try the sport! One caveat: the finances will never be the same...
Carla Happel <carla@radionics.com>
Burlington, MA USA - Wednesday, July 10, 1996 at 18:40:40 (EDT)
I am currently going through Pepperell's AFF class and it is a blast! Great photos. Blue Skies!!
Craig Rasmussen <craigr@geotel.com>
Littleton, Ma USA - Wednesday, July 10, 1996 at 17:45:35 (EDT)
Hola, estamos aprendiendo a navegar por Internet. Nos mola un mazo la caida libre. No perdais las buenas costumbres.
cesar y may
coruña, spain - Wednesday, July 10, 1996 at 13:36:16 (EDT)
Excellent site - nice work :-), Keep those knees in the breeze !
Barney Henry <bhenry@indigo.ie>
Dublin, Ireland - Wednesday, July 10, 1996 at 06:20:48 (EDT)
Is that you jumping out of a perfectly good airplane!!!!!!!!?????
Mike Straw <mstraw@christcom.net>
Montgomery, AL USA - Thursday, June 27, 1996 at 23:25:06 (EDT)
Hey, cool dives dude! What a rush, man!
Melody dos Santos <mdossantos@sv.poppe.com>
San Francisco, CA USA - Friday, June 21, 1996 at 10:41:18 (EDT)

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