Well, I did it!!
They called later in the day and said the clouds had lifted and we could go skydiving if we wanted.
So, Tiff and I headed out to Skiatook - a town about 20 minutes from Tulsa.
We had to go thru an orientation and we suited up.
Geared up and ready to fly.
I was a little shocked at how small the plane was.
We flew tandum - with an instructor on our back. It took us 20 minutes to get to 10,000 feet and 6 minutes to dive. I didn't like the free fall out of the plane at all. But, once the parachute opened, it was fantastic. I lost my glasses somewhere along the way.
Tiff chose to wear a jump suit. I didn't cause I had on jeans.
It's 30 degrees cooler at 10,000 feet. But the temp outside was 80 so it wasn't bad at all.
We got certificates and applause!
The crew at Skydive Airtight were fabulous. They were so good at making you feel as comfortable as you possibly could and making sure you understood everything. The divers had cameras on their wrist bands and took pictures all the way - some 400.
So, I marked one more thing off of my Bucket List. I am glad I did it and it was very exciting but
I WILL NEVER DO IT AGAIN!!
When I get the video I will share with you.
Enjoy your weekend.
Judy
I knew it!! Good for you, Judy! You're a braver person than I am. Love you.
ReplyDeleteOh my! That's definitely not on my bucket list, but I'm glad you got to do it since you wanted to!
ReplyDeleteOh dear me.....you are brave. I'm a little afraid of heights, so I'm not sure I would be able to do this. I'm proud of you for stepping out there and doing this.
ReplyDeleteJudy, You gave me a laugh...never doing that again. But bless your brave heart girl. You did it !! You can always say, hey I did that already. LOL. I guess the rest of the weekend will be sort of boring now. I would want a jumpsuit too. Blessings, xoxo, Susie
ReplyDeleteCongratulations, Judy! My son's best friend since his early teens is a sky-dive instructor. He travels all over the world teaching sky-diving but volunteers for missions trips in between. I told him- No Thanks---Not for me! lol xo Diana
ReplyDeleteCongratuations! That's terrific! Recently, I came across a blog about a lady who started to skydive at age 47 and became addicted. I guess that won't by you. Her story is interesting. You may like to check it out at http://eyeontheedge.blogspot.com/2010/01/how-i-became-skydiver.html. Again, great accomplishment! Glad you are safe and sound. -Mary
ReplyDeleteCheck the sidebar for her info on "How I Became A Skydiver". Mary
ReplyDeleteMy hats off to you, I could NEVER do that, I would die of a heart attack. So one more thing to mark off your list. Good for you Judy.
ReplyDeleteMary
Congratulations! What a great way to have to have some fun.
ReplyDeleteWow!!! You are much, much braver than I am. There is no way I'd do that. You are amazing!!
ReplyDeleteI'm so impressed! *C*O*N*G*R*A*T*U*L*A*T*I*O*N*S*!*
ReplyDelete((hugs)), Teresa :-)
I wished you happy birthday on Facebook and can't believe you did it...I am so afraid of height I would never leave the plane. So how many more are on your bucket List?
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your jump! I would never want to jump out of a plane but I know many people who enjoy the thrill of such adventures.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on jumping Judy!! You are a brave girl and so glad you were able to mark this off your list. What's next?? Have a blessed Sunday!xo
ReplyDeleteOMG you are so brave, I don't think I could ever do such a thing. Good for you for taking the challenge and accomplishing it.
ReplyDeleteWow, good for you! You are so brave! Glad you could check this one off your bucket list. I don't think it would ever be on mine.lol.
ReplyDeleteGood for you!!! Not on my bucket list. I am proud of you for doing this.
ReplyDeleteHave a great week, FlowerLady
You're one brave lady. I'd never to do it; I might die of a heart attack on the way down!
ReplyDeleteSo glad you were able to do the sky dive! I'm not that brave for sure! Exciting!!
ReplyDeleteWOW and that is so cool! I have thought about skydiving...thought about it! LOL!
ReplyDeleteA birthday to remember!
warmly,
deb
Happy belated birthday Judy! You are so brave! Well done to achieve this.....you are amazing.
ReplyDeleteHelen xox
I love that you did this and also that you proclaimed you'd NEVER do it again!!! ;) You're so much braver than I am! Congrats on conquering your fears.
ReplyDeleteHoly moly, I am completely blown away by this, Judy! Not just by you actually doing it but by you wanting to do it!
ReplyDeleteI'm such a sissy compared to you, bravo!
I am tempted to repeat the Holy Moly comment! heehee! But LOOK at YOU! I'm so proud of you! And Happy Birthday to you! Lots and lots of hugs, Diane
ReplyDeleteWow.... one brave lady you are! I never ever wanted to do that, or bungie jump either! Not for me... I'm not an adrenoline junkie, except I did used to love horseback riding and running with the wind! That's still on my bucket list.. to ride again.. haven't for nine years, but it's nowhere near what you did! Congrats and now you can say you did it! Hope your birthday was otherwise great also! Marilyn
ReplyDeleteYeah you did it. Judy so proud of you.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Kris
Oh honey, that's scary:). Enjoy your day on the ground! Hugs
ReplyDeleteWay to go Judy!!! Whoop Whoop!
ReplyDeleteWow! How exciting--you may be braver than I am! Good for you ;) Blessings, Cecilia
ReplyDeleteGood for you! I probably would have a heart attack from nervousness!
ReplyDeleteYou are my hero! I could never, ever do this, but am so glad you did because it was something you really wanted to do. I love how you take life head on and are not afraid to tackle the big stuff. I know that your husband did not want you doing this while he was still alive, however, I bet he was up in heaven saying "that's my girl"!
ReplyDeleteBig Texas Hugs,
Susan and Bentley