Lion EA Posted December 13, 2013 Report Share Posted December 13, 2013 Yep, me and my instructor in my first jump. It was my stepdaughter's third and my son's first. I was supposed to be celebrating my 65th birthday, but a couple of literal rain checks and scheduling the three of us working folks meant I was past 66 by the time we jumped in October. It was cold with the wind rushing past at 115-120 miles/hour; next time I'm wearing ear plugs and a stocking cap! I think this place (Connecticut Parachutists in Ellington, CT) closed in November for the winter. My stepdaughter's birthday present to me was the videographer who jumped with me and recorded it all, from suiting up with my kids to the smiles afterward: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mKxp9APHBVw&feature=youtube_gdata_player 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lion EA Posted December 13, 2013 Report Share Posted December 13, 2013 Those harnesses would be pretty uncomfortable naked. Not sure if you can access this link if you're not on Facebook or if you haven't friended me, but here are a few pictures: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10201999010238010.1268319812&type=3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcb39 Posted December 13, 2013 Report Share Posted December 13, 2013 OMG!!!!!! Way to Go!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grmy2h Posted December 13, 2013 Report Share Posted December 13, 2013 Lion, that was awesome. I wish I was brave enough to try... lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Taxed Posted December 14, 2013 Report Share Posted December 14, 2013 My heart was racing just watching the video, especially when you jumped. You are a brave woman! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kcjenkins Posted December 14, 2013 Report Share Posted December 14, 2013 Okay, I changed my display name to show my state and took if off the signature line. But KC, I am curious -my name is grayed. How did you get yours so dark? I used Bold on it. You can edit it lots of ways, different fonts, size, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lion EA Posted December 14, 2013 Report Share Posted December 14, 2013 My kids now think I'm badass, so it was worth it. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jklcpa Posted December 14, 2013 Report Share Posted December 14, 2013 Your kids aren't the only ones! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lion EA Posted December 14, 2013 Report Share Posted December 14, 2013 Thanx, Judy. I'm hoping my clients will like having a crazy tax lady, and that they'll be too afraid of me to complain about my fees! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NECPA in NEBRASKA Posted December 15, 2013 Report Share Posted December 15, 2013 That was amazing! What a great video. I couldn't get to the fb pictures. I would never be able to do that. It takes a lot out of me just to fly in a small plane with him. He did say that the naked jumpers at least wore basketball shorts until right before they jumped. You are a brave woman. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lion EA Posted December 15, 2013 Report Share Posted December 15, 2013 The ride in the small plane was the scariest part of the day! Well, that and watching the solo jumpers drop out of the plane. My instructor did all the work, so I was just along for the ride. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Posted December 15, 2013 Report Share Posted December 15, 2013 I've removed the "Location" profile field and put in place one for "State" which is a drop-down where you have to choose a state abbreviation. It is a required profile field and must be filled in for new member registrations. Making it a drop-down field instead of a free text box will make it much easier (and more reliable) to search in the Member profiles. Please click here to edit your profile information. Select your state near the bottom of the page. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jklcpa Posted December 15, 2013 Report Share Posted December 15, 2013 Eric, that's great. Using the members section, I was able to apply only the state as a filter and it worked well. Thanks again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneInAlabama Posted December 15, 2013 Report Share Posted December 15, 2013 I like the idea of making it a part of the name I'm way ahead of you guys. I have been doing this from the beginning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Posted December 15, 2013 Report Share Posted December 15, 2013 I just updated the forum template to include State field from your profile under your avatar, so now it's searchable through the Member Search, and also clearly visible on your posts. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lion EA Posted December 15, 2013 Report Share Posted December 15, 2013 You're the greatest, Eric! Wish you lived in CT as I'd hire you to be my IT guy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnH Posted December 15, 2013 Report Share Posted December 15, 2013 Thanks Eric Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaelmars Posted December 16, 2013 Report Share Posted December 16, 2013 can you fix obamacare website that fast? I vote Eric gets the next multimillion contract from them 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Posted December 16, 2013 Report Share Posted December 16, 2013 Haha, I wouldn't touch that website for a billion dollars. My sanity is worth a lot. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RitaB Posted December 16, 2013 Report Share Posted December 16, 2013 Haha, I wouldn't touch that website for a billion dollars. My sanity is worth a lot. You could do it for $50,000. Well, $50,000 and a pizza, cause it would be a long day. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pacun Posted December 20, 2013 Report Share Posted December 20, 2013 DC is missing in Action. Please include it as Redskins Territory. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaelmars Posted December 20, 2013 Report Share Posted December 20, 2013 how about a state of confusion? 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Posted December 20, 2013 Report Share Posted December 20, 2013 DC added! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Pencil Posted December 24, 2013 Report Share Posted December 24, 2013 I have a special interest in this information. Did you get all you need, Jack? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David W Ristau CPA Posted January 1, 2014 Report Share Posted January 1, 2014 I live in HI and IL, traveling between offices in both locations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.