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Toogs DZ e-News #319 (26 Feb. – 4 Mar. 2018)
Thursday, March 8, 2018
- Skydive Ramblers
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Achievement
Angela Lions – 50th Jump
We were off to a good start this Monday 26th February. There were not that many people here but the fun jumpers got the 182 up and running for five loads. Our Korean student Kim Jinsik (Jr.) did Stage 3 of his AFF Course. But then it rained Tuesday.
Wednesday was better. We did nine loads, half of them out of Homer (Marj was away for regular maintenance). Ashley Robinson and Luke Puxley did Stages 3 & 4 of their AFF Courses, and Mr Kim Jr. did Stages 4 & 5.
Thursday was all 182 but lots of them. We did manage one Caravan load. Ash did Stages 5 & 6 of his AFF Course and Luke Moham did B-Rel 6.1.
Friday was looking busy. There were 20+ fun jumpers here, the weather was great but we had slight hiccup with the aircraft, after 7 loads, so luckily late in the day. It didn’t stop our newest skydiver Mitchell Brown doing his First Jump. Luke Moxham did B-Rel 6.2, and Angela Lions did B-Rel 6. It was a beaut Sausage sizzle again too.
Then it was Saturday. What a day! Lots of students, a few tandems and about 50 fun jumpers kept Homer really busy. Our tandems were Natasha Lys, (daughter of Tim and Jas), Kim Hobbs, (daughter of Dave Hobbs, an early Aussie legend) and Kirby Petty (Hobbsies’ granddaughter). Mitchell Brown got Stage 2 done and Brandon Pettersson did Stages 2 to 4. Our next newest skydivers, Jett Girvin, age 15 – (son of David!) and Andreas Arnold Lampel did their first TAF. It was a big day. So was the party Saturday night!
Sunday was quieter but steady. Our one tandem was Jade Perry. Arnold Lampel did Stage 2 of his AFF Course, Jett Girvin did Stages 2 & 3 and Brandon Pettersson did Stages 5, 6 & 7, what a goer! It poured straight after the last load.
This newsletter goes on until Wednesday the 7th of March. On Monday, in the bad weather, four die-hard Swoopers were here to do some training for the Nationals. They did 10 loads, and the place was just about underwater from the severe storm we had Sunday night. It was splash down every jump! Talk about hard core competitors! Good luck fellas. It’s been raining since then. The wild life love it. Tomorrow looks not good too. Oh well, you get that on the big jobs.
See ya,
Macca and the Ramblers Team.
Visitor Book Comments
Natasha Lys J : “Most exciting experience of my life!! The awesomest thing I have EVER done!! I can’t even explain how it feels in words! J ♥J♥”
Jade Perry: “OMG AMAZING! Thank u Andy! ♥”
Josh Costa:
“Hey Dave,
Mate just want to thank you for your support of the previous months in our way to nationals. We would not of been able to do it with out your support. (…) Will defiantly talk more about our future training and hopefully get close to the team to make the world meet.
Thanks again Macca!
Josh Costa”
That was the most exciting adrenalin rush I have ever had. It was made so easy by the staff and those who jumped at the same time as I did. Not only did I feel included, but the genuine friendly nature of the people in that plane dissolved any nerves I had. What was so invigorating to see, was the eagerness of all to get out of the plane with no hesitation. Now: to the guy who took me as a Tandem, Tye, I know this man personally and wanted to jump with him. That never distracted from the professionalism shown and practiced by this Tandem Master. You made it easy and fun and beyond that safe. You are one top notch flier and I will jump again with you should I ever decide to do it again. Thank you so much everyone.
Barry Smith.
“…the people in that plane dissolved any nerves I had” – by Barry Smith
