tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post6061577156944944714..comments2024-03-27T13:22:58.455-07:00Comments on Eye on the Edge: Resting on my laurelsDJanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07152183871573797791noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-50339225651910519402012-03-18T01:02:29.035-07:002012-03-18T01:02:29.035-07:00This post was thrilling to read. I am afraid to tr...This post was thrilling to read. I am afraid to try sky diving but I guess when I do try, I will make sure of safety myself. Like you say, sometimes it is just better to enjoy things just the way it is than for competition or records :)Rubyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02988802569095580501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-64023334284769054812012-03-13T09:16:04.658-07:002012-03-13T09:16:04.658-07:00... will some day fall away .....?
Not literally,...... will some day fall away .....?<br /><br />Not literally, I hope.<br />When a sport gives someone as much as it has given you it's sad to have to give it up. But you sound like the sort of person who will always do the sensible thing and not endanger herself or anyone else.<br /><br />May you continue to derive much pleasure from your sport for a long time yet!Frikohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04277167831642088694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-78470143729555935432012-03-12T17:07:54.726-07:002012-03-12T17:07:54.726-07:00This post really struck me. I've never been sk...This post really struck me. I've never been skydiving, but I don't think I'd want to be in charge of checking my own equipment. I think I'd be more comfortable letting someone else be responsible for my safety and...isn't that awful?<br /><br />This gives me a lot to think about!Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16644613647401437326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-42759895436152026482012-03-12T13:07:58.569-07:002012-03-12T13:07:58.569-07:00You're amazing. Nothing stops you!You're amazing. Nothing stops you!Trishhttp://www.synchrosecrets.com/synchrosecretsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-79295827812787833712012-03-12T08:55:49.155-07:002012-03-12T08:55:49.155-07:00Dear DJan,
As Rita and others have said, you are a...Dear DJan,<br />As Rita and others have said, you are an inspiration to us all. Passionate about skydiving and hiking and yet with so much awareness of your own body and your needs. True wisdom.<br /><br />Peace.Dee Readyhttp://www.cominghometomyself.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-64316609834249866562012-03-12T04:24:56.207-07:002012-03-12T04:24:56.207-07:00As someone who still thinks people who jump out of...As someone who still thinks people who jump out of perfectly good airplanes with only a thin layer of silk separating the line between life and death are more than a little bit crazy (and yet I would love to try it someday!), well I think 4100 skydives is amazing! Even more so when considering how late in life you started, the fact that you actually became an instructor and was highly involved in your field... and are STILL jumping out of planes now...<br /><br />You never cease to amaze me DJan, in a postive way! :o)<br /><br />I get the safety issue and not resting on your laurels... it's a big deal in scuba diving too!CrazyCrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17512240982215608638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-45652459650953071532012-03-11T18:53:14.136-07:002012-03-11T18:53:14.136-07:00I remember the day I met you in Snohomish and watc...I remember the day I met you in Snohomish and watched you prepare for each of your jumps. Your focus was impressive.<br /><br />I remember you saying you didn't know yet when you'd stop jumping. I suspect you'll know it when the time comes.Linda Myershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05706455533282204519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-75727161047267583102012-03-11T16:48:43.169-07:002012-03-11T16:48:43.169-07:00My last jump was a HORRIBLE experience. I wish I h...My last jump was a HORRIBLE experience. I wish I had ended it on a more positive note, and with a less hateful jump master. On the other hand, I lived to tell about it...Braggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01252719085678735035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-22630179283993407172012-03-11T15:46:44.414-07:002012-03-11T15:46:44.414-07:00Since there is no do over from a failed jump, I wo...Since there is no do over from a failed jump, I would think safety would be paramount. That is one sport where the lowest bidder should not be considered. <br />I agree with Far side of 50, you look sooo very happy.Arkansas Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14156004753267665579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-47096407127012360442012-03-11T15:39:18.271-07:002012-03-11T15:39:18.271-07:00Listen to a lot of things and they will tell you w...Listen to a lot of things and they will tell you when it's time to quit.<br />Confidence is one You seem like you have all the confidence in the world. That's something skydiving can give you. Skydiving keeps you sharp.Redhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17996243850279671523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-39836805369744174952012-03-11T12:46:17.296-07:002012-03-11T12:46:17.296-07:00I am SO glad you're not resting on your laurel...I am SO glad you're not resting on your laurels. Just looking at those three rings sent me on a bit of a freak out! So many things, that if not properly packed, wrapped, strapped, or snapped, could lead to problems.<br />Thank goodness there are brave people like you who live life to the fullest and keep the rest of us in nervous thrall. Pulling the ripcord on my housecoat and jumping out of my recliner, Kathryn : )Kathrynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11305293775583665402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-18152529878733500242012-03-11T12:14:25.412-07:002012-03-11T12:14:25.412-07:00I think this lesson on resting on one's laurel...I think this lesson on resting on one's laurels could be applied to so many aspects of life. In many ways, you are telling of that self responsibility cannot be stressed to much as we travel through life. Could it be said there is no free falling. One has to be prepared even for that, and yet so many people think they can just free fall through life. Your wisdom shines through as always.Sally Wesselyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06470453773515491625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-27380264711828262842012-03-11T11:48:48.857-07:002012-03-11T11:48:48.857-07:00I was reminded in reading your post of tow life le...I was reminded in reading your post of tow life lessons: You learn when you teach, and retirement is a time to let responsibilities go and concentrate on your own well being. I have found that to be the case for me as well.<br />At the same time, resting on one's laurels means no longer learning, and that's not living well either. Like you I think there is always more to learn.Linda Reederhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07665601809156707572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-83915448574366040612012-03-11T11:40:39.949-07:002012-03-11T11:40:39.949-07:00As I read this, it occurred to me that in some pur...As I read this, it occurred to me that in some pursuits it's very helpful to remain humble. Some people get too proud to attend refresher courses or take advice, or even review a checklist. At the same time, you have every right to be proud of your contributions to the sport. Being a fabulous role model is just one of them. I wish you splendid jumps and wonderful memories.Nancy/BLissed-Out Grandmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17223278142557533175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-14508531781123617462012-03-11T09:32:36.471-07:002012-03-11T09:32:36.471-07:00I really like your Colorado photo..you look really...I really like your Colorado photo..you look really happy! I think that is the bottom line..do things that make you happy while you can! :)Far Side of Fiftyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07995757632158408442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-91319020865227090702012-03-11T08:47:05.391-07:002012-03-11T08:47:05.391-07:00Your post reminded me of a tragic accident involvi...Your post reminded me of a tragic accident involving a young woman and her sky diving instructor, who was diving tandem behind her. For some reason, they both fell on top of the reef off Oahu and drowned. That made front page news. Horrible way to die.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-74093959917925496782012-03-11T08:28:10.064-07:002012-03-11T08:28:10.064-07:00What fabulous experiences - a great sport. I am to...What fabulous experiences - a great sport. I am too chicken to attempt it. Here's to many more great jumps!Meryl Baerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13482532818278685217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-71316534347387281952012-03-11T08:13:53.927-07:002012-03-11T08:13:53.927-07:00What a beautiful image of you. I have to admit to ...What a beautiful image of you. I have to admit to a few goosebumps as I read this. I've always thought skydiving is the one thing of this nature I could do, but I'm kidding myself. When it would be time to jump out of the plane, I'd probably be in a fetal position as far away from the door as I could get. That you can do this again and again is a testament to your strength and willingness to meet life with open arms. <br /><br />A Very nice, well-written post.Teresa Evangelinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05495114564099989481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-80398619721115645862012-03-11T07:39:27.067-07:002012-03-11T07:39:27.067-07:00I'm afraid of heights so I wouldn't trust ...I'm afraid of heights so I wouldn't trust anybody or anything, be checking equipment a hundred times, and still be unable to jump out of the plane--LOL! Yes, that's one place you don't want to get lazy about safety!!<br /><br />You are inspirational. I can see why she said that. I wish you nothing but those good memories after each dive. I think you will just know when it is time to stop. Trust your intuition. Enjoy!! :):)Ritahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02043285884495492598noreply@blogger.com