tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36618421.post4351445444896326933..comments2024-02-25T19:46:44.997-08:00Comments on Tail o' the Rat: Meanwhile, on the Ground...Namowal (Jennifer Bourne)http://www.blogger.com/profile/00384500508934864421noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36618421.post-65895153059383537672015-08-09T09:36:38.802-07:002015-08-09T09:36:38.802-07:00I think the reason you felt like you were still ge...I think the reason you felt like you were still getting ready to jump even though you knew you were staying aboard was because... well, you still had to wear a parachute in the cockpit, didn't you? USPA regulations and things like that? Familiar stimuli create familiar reactions. You might be a duck, but Pavlov's dogs certainly rubbed off on you.<br /><br />By the way... I know it's been a while since you posted. Have you given up on skydiving, or posting here for that matter?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14789279808998084772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36618421.post-17957554976528630212013-02-15T13:14:11.240-08:002013-02-15T13:14:11.240-08:00Thanks, stray g. :)Thanks, stray g. :)Namowal (Jennifer Bourne)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00384500508934864421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36618421.post-28406004877759095052013-02-15T09:49:33.145-08:002013-02-15T09:49:33.145-08:00These are just looking great.These are just looking great.straynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36618421.post-75941839338515412682013-01-10T09:50:09.196-08:002013-01-10T09:50:09.196-08:00Thanks, Linda!Thanks, Linda!Namowal (Jennifer Bourne)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00384500508934864421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36618421.post-89046236351710937692013-01-09T21:16:38.279-08:002013-01-09T21:16:38.279-08:00I agree with Anita. Great drawings!!! And such an ...I agree with Anita. Great drawings!!! And such an interesting piece.Linda Davickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03660351950973083893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36618421.post-74483101812079364842012-12-12T13:09:02.917-08:002012-12-12T13:09:02.917-08:00Anita
Thanks! Now if I could only keep my composu...Anita<br />Thanks! Now if I could only keep my composure when my computer crashes or when I lose my keys... ;)Namowal (Jennifer Bourne)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00384500508934864421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36618421.post-6833973109539695712012-12-10T15:41:45.073-08:002012-12-10T15:41:45.073-08:00Jennifer, I'm always amazed at how calm and in...Jennifer, I'm always amazed at how calm and in control you were, after breaking your arm and skydiving at the same time. Lemme tell you, you are definitely the person that I want around in a crisis! The one not screaming, freaking our, or crying will be you! And by the way, I will keep the story about giving the crazy dog your purse to chew instead of your hand, in mind. Now, that's a great tip!<br /><br />Anitanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36618421.post-15594923110445088782012-12-10T13:40:59.468-08:002012-12-10T13:40:59.468-08:00Wolf River Joe,
I'm sure if the accident was u...Wolf River Joe,<br />I'm sure if the accident was upped a notch, things might be different in dreamland. After all, while I was fully aware that I was in danger, there was no "#%@!! I'm gonna die!" moment to torment me.<br />That's funny about the "jump run feeling." I read recently that neurons in the brain fire in pairs, so the "oh noes!" probably neuron fires along with the "hey, we're at jump run" neuron. Probably the same thing happens when I smell rubbing alcohol and I'm suddenly three years old and about to get a shot.<br />You mention you fly the plane. How tough is it to learn to fly one of those things? Or does it depend on the plane?Namowal (Jennifer Bourne)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00384500508934864421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36618421.post-45660095072591099152012-12-10T09:19:04.669-08:002012-12-10T09:19:04.669-08:00I'm not all that surprised that you aren't...I'm not all that surprised that you aren't having nightmares. First, it wasn't really a "skydiving accident" as much as an accident while jumping (very subtle, but very important difference). And, mostly, you handled it as well as you could have. You realized there was a problem, kept calm, maintained awareness of what you could and couldn't do, maintained altitude awareness (you couldn't see your altimeter so you used your jump partner), pulled on time, maintained situational awareness under canopy and overall, did pretty good. You <i>DIDN"T</i> panic and do nothing. You know, like in a nightmare where you can't move. <br />And the "jump run feeling" even when you aren't jumping is normal. I even get it when I am <i>flying</i> the plane. When I definitely don't plan on jumping.<br />And don't forget that some of us take a several month break every winter. You will be nervous on the first jump back. And the second...<br />Don't be "afraid of being afraid." <br />Good luck.Wolf River Joenoreply@blogger.com