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My Parachute attempt

Postby Rufftymuffty » Thu Jul 16, 2009 12:15 pm

I was due to jump out of this plane on Sunday the 12th July in a tandem jump to raise funds for the peace hospice in Watford! High winds put paid to that and now i will be hoofing myself out the door on the 8th August. ~x(

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Re: My Parachute attempt

Postby RLN » Thu Jul 16, 2009 12:21 pm

Good luck Rm. Hope it all goes well for you this time. Braver man than me.
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Re: My Parachute attempt

Postby Rufftymuffty » Thu Jul 16, 2009 12:24 pm

RLN wrote:Good luck Rm. Hope it all goes well for you this time. Braver man than me.


Thanks RLN, brave i dont think so......downright bloody stupid definately!
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Re: My Parachute attempt

Postby Hungry Haggis » Thu Jul 16, 2009 1:00 pm

Oh look guys another Para Jumper for 558 (must let Mike know ) :ymdevil:
Serious note have a good one hope you raise a lot.
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Re: My Parachute attempt

Postby Dangerousdave » Thu Jul 16, 2009 4:45 pm

I've done a few jumps in the past. I'll not tell you what it was like, I'll let you guess. :((
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Re: My Parachute attempt

Postby Pujgnie » Thu Jul 16, 2009 5:53 pm

Rather you than me Rm :) . Hope all goes well weather and landing wise - good luck :ymapplause:
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Re: My Parachute attempt

Postby Hungry Haggis » Thu Jul 16, 2009 6:34 pm

Dangerousdave wrote:I've done a few jumps in the past. I'll not tell you what it was like, I'll let you guess. :((


Don't have to guess was for a long time one of the truly certifiable ,not allowed to do it now :(( :((
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Re: My Parachute attempt

Postby Mackrick » Thu Jul 16, 2009 6:37 pm

Hope the jump goes well.
Still think anyone who jumps out of a serviceable aircraft needs to see a doctor....
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Re: My Parachute attempt

Postby Saracenman » Thu Jul 16, 2009 9:55 pm

good luck you NUTTER! :p

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Re: My Parachute attempt

Postby Mags » Thu Jul 16, 2009 11:00 pm

All the best with the jump :)

In the pic - what's that orange thing under the aeroplane - doesn't look like a wind sock?
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Re: My Parachute attempt

Postby Xplumberlives » Thu Jul 16, 2009 11:03 pm

Rufftymuffty wrote:I was due to jump out of this plane on Sunday the 12th July in a tandem jump to raise funds for the peace hospice in Watford! High winds put paid to that and now i will be hoofing myself out the door on the 8th August. ~x(

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No you won't, a BURLY parachutist will push you out in front of him!!!!!!! ENJOY!!!!!!
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Re: My Parachute attempt

Postby Rufftymuffty » Fri Jul 17, 2009 10:05 pm

The orange thing under the plane is the landing spot!
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Re: My Parachute attempt

Postby Pujgnie » Sat Jul 18, 2009 5:55 pm

Rufftymuffty wrote:The orange thing under the plane is the landing spot!


Not far to jump then.. is it =))
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Re: My Parachute attempt

Postby Xplumberlives » Sat Jul 18, 2009 7:40 pm

Pujgnie wrote:
Rufftymuffty wrote:The orange thing under the plane is the landing spot!


Not far to jump then.. is it =))


Brilliant - you're on form mate!
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Re: My Parachute attempt

Postby Rufftymuffty » Sat Jul 18, 2009 7:53 pm

You wags.....Dont give up the day jobs! \:D/
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Re: My Parachute attempt

Postby Xplumberlives » Sat Jul 18, 2009 7:57 pm

Or you!
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Re: My Parachute attempt

Postby Rufftymuffty » Wed Aug 05, 2009 10:13 am

Well the second attempt is on Saturday, weather looking good so far

http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/uk/ ... ather.html

Could be a problem with gusting wind.......mainly from me! :ymblushing:
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Re: My Parachute attempt

Postby MadNaddy » Wed Aug 05, 2009 10:22 am

If the only problem is your own personal gusting winds =)) then I hope all goes well......

But I really feel sorry for the guy behind you =)) =))
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Re: My Parachute attempt

Postby Xplumberlives » Wed Aug 05, 2009 10:24 am

MadNaddy wrote:If the only problem is your own personal gusting winds =)) then I hope all goes well......
But I really feel sorry for the guy behind you =)) =))


If you can generate enough personal propulsion you might be able to stay up a little longer! :-o
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Re: My Parachute attempt

Postby MadNaddy » Wed Aug 05, 2009 10:25 am

=)) =))

Too much and he'll end up back where he started!!!!
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Re: My Parachute attempt

Postby Mayfly » Wed Aug 05, 2009 10:53 am

now we know the culprits for global warming ably aided and abetted by SM... :p
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Re: My Parachute attempt

Postby Jigsaw » Wed Aug 05, 2009 5:36 pm

=)) :))

Hope you enjoy it mad ;)
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Re: My Parachute attempt

Postby Xplumberlives » Sun Aug 09, 2009 4:49 pm

So, where is the update?
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Re: My Parachute attempt

Postby Saracenman » Sun Aug 09, 2009 9:15 pm

perhaps he bought it Ginger =))
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Re: My Parachute attempt

Postby Xplumberlives » Fri Aug 14, 2009 10:26 pm

Not the STRAWBERRY JAM epitaph?

All joking apart, do you think he made it?

Still waiting for any news on the 14th.
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