tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post2319486966669177531..comments2024-03-27T13:22:58.455-07:00Comments on Eye on the Edge: Learning hard lessonsDJanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07152183871573797791noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-17755707815628528682013-10-19T09:34:44.667-07:002013-10-19T09:34:44.667-07:00I come here and read this after the jumps have hap...I come here and read this after the jumps have happened but can still appreciate what your mind went through as you were in preparation. <br />What a wonderful experience regardless of the record outcome!Heidrun Khokhar, KleinsteMottehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16174142810114806410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-53901439330358265532013-10-16T09:15:50.182-07:002013-10-16T09:15:50.182-07:00Good luck but don't push too hard!Good luck but don't push too hard!Stella Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06699491230987143490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-20148643503715337572013-10-16T04:35:24.460-07:002013-10-16T04:35:24.460-07:00"being humbled by time's inevitable ravag..."being humbled by time's inevitable ravages on our bodies and minds. But not on our spirits: they are stronger and more beautiful than ever."<br /><br />I copied this into my inspiration notebook. It's beautiful, DJan! I need to get out and abut with more people my own age and be inspired by them instead of always trying to keep up with younger friends. I'm glad you had such a good time, and thank you so much for writing about it.Cynthiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16035113274497372396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-45174462112740560822013-10-15T14:06:37.349-07:002013-10-15T14:06:37.349-07:00And you had better stay safe. This is beginning to...And you had better stay safe. This is beginning to sound a little pressured.<br /><br />I know you are a sensible lady, I hope everybody else is sensible too.<br /><br />Good luck.Frikohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04277167831642088694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-2851477489986920022013-10-15T08:44:21.387-07:002013-10-15T08:44:21.387-07:00Dear DJan, by now--it's Tuesday morning--you a...Dear DJan, by now--it's Tuesday morning--you are probably home. I'm wondering if all of you in the JOS group were able to come together in formation on Sunday. That would have been--I'm thinking--quite a feat even when you all were younger. <br /><br />Now, at least from my viewpoint, the feat is having the enthusiasm and courage and will to "keep on truckin'" as the expression goes. It helps that jumping from the airplane and flying downward in formation is a joy for all of you. You remain an inspiration in my life. Peace.Deehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00612299013780771262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-47219905963153501202013-10-14T10:29:00.074-07:002013-10-14T10:29:00.074-07:00I hope it all went well and you met your goals. T...I hope it all went well and you met your goals. This is an amazing lesson in perseverance and never giving up. I can't believe you. You are simply amazing. What a group!Sally Wesselyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06470453773515491625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-65800940034022767972013-10-14T08:35:05.697-07:002013-10-14T08:35:05.697-07:00I love the photo -- you look absolutely fabulous!...I love the photo -- you look absolutely fabulous! As for sky-diving -- at any age it would terrify me, so I am totally awe-struck by you and all your colleagues. Good luck and safe landings!The Broadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04976467218216864644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-698139445337125402013-10-14T07:40:13.304-07:002013-10-14T07:40:13.304-07:00Whether you break a record or not, your group succ...Whether you break a record or not, your group success is awesome. You all deserve a huge round of applause. CiCihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02466038341689494316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-621116486374560162013-10-13T23:59:52.986-07:002013-10-13T23:59:52.986-07:00Beautifully unbreakable spirit - something for us ...Beautifully unbreakable spirit - something for us all to strive for. I look forward to the next report!amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14413812739575222069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-34449488123768899272013-10-13T22:17:26.824-07:002013-10-13T22:17:26.824-07:00Oh I cannot wait to hear how today went. I hope y...Oh I cannot wait to hear how today went. I hope you were wrong and it all goes smoothly. It sounds like maybe too many bosses and not enough workers. I am certain you did your best:) Far Side of Fiftyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07995757632158408442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-29293367615250383542013-10-13T18:57:10.084-07:002013-10-13T18:57:10.084-07:00I learned so much about skydiving from this post. ...I learned so much about skydiving from this post. You make it sound amazingly wonderful...but I don't know that I could do it with my huge fear of heights.Shellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04930262815304757150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-49790606672074541482013-10-13T18:30:11.858-07:002013-10-13T18:30:11.858-07:00I guess it's only natural to feel some disappo...I guess it's only natural to feel some disappointment for not achieving the objective, but you've got to be pretty happy with what you've done. Best of luck tomorrow and I hope you make it.Redhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17996243850279671523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-33205374008933182592013-10-13T16:36:15.676-07:002013-10-13T16:36:15.676-07:00I am so proud of you!I am so proud of you!Lornahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12921536392529606099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-79695429229004623712013-10-13T16:15:46.360-07:002013-10-13T16:15:46.360-07:00Loved reading this...hoping that you had a good da...Loved reading this...hoping that you had a good day today, jumping. <br />Go bionic jumpers! You all amaze me.<br />I look forward to your next post.<br />Fingers crossed....and always a smile for you, my friend.<br />Hugs,<br />JackieJackiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01214796594702277709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-77294038146350724172013-10-13T16:14:11.996-07:002013-10-13T16:14:11.996-07:00Hope you had the perfect jump today and made your ...Hope you had the perfect jump today and made your formation. If not, then hope it was still a fun time.<br />You certainly are a grand looking bunch of over 70's. No one would guess your age if you didn't tell them. That you all persist through pain and bionic parts is so impressive. You all do inspire. <br />Arkansas Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14156004753267665579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-41049742935850550102013-10-13T13:05:00.948-07:002013-10-13T13:05:00.948-07:00I'm hoping your remaining jumps went well. I a...I'm hoping your remaining jumps went well. I am in awe, as usual.<br /><br />Whether or not you set any records, you and your friends are still amazing and inspiring.Melhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10114884092474969555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-16390858195222308742013-10-13T12:44:39.034-07:002013-10-13T12:44:39.034-07:00Well, if you insist then it will be done! ;-)
Hav...Well, if you insist then it will be done! ;-)<br /><br />Have fun today and I hope you set that record!Gigihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05467164195744234746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-70566887808096248672013-10-13T09:24:17.233-07:002013-10-13T09:24:17.233-07:00Wishing you success today, and that you're abl...Wishing you success today, and that you're able to see success if it looks different than you thought. Your posts are deeply reflective and insightful, even when you're not trying, or don't think you have time. :-) I can hardly wait to hear your stories in person.Deb Shuckahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03439395710731341021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-12789421724386575942013-10-13T07:56:55.935-07:002013-10-13T07:56:55.935-07:00Hi DJan!
Sheesh! Reading this makes me exhausted...Hi DJan!<br /><br />Sheesh! Reading this makes me exhausted! I have always admired your adventurous spirit, and can't imagine jumping out of an airplane on purpose! <br />I appreciated the theme of "adjusting expectations" throughout this post. It's a pretty constant requirement these days.<br />Happy and safe jumping to you and your friends. I'll be seeing you soon! Sandihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15923693784234135636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-48416118337199863162013-10-13T07:53:11.209-07:002013-10-13T07:53:11.209-07:00Another great adventure, whether your actual goal ...Another great adventure, whether your actual goal is achieved or not.<br /><br />Safe travels home.Linda Myershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05706455533282204519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-47134386440528748892013-10-13T07:28:11.932-07:002013-10-13T07:28:11.932-07:00It's good to hear from you. We are all your f...It's good to hear from you. We are all your fans and eagerly await news of any success. But mostly we like hearing what's going on in your head.<br />I guess old age is all about adjusting expectations, but certainly not giving up! I's 7:25 PDT. You'll be at the drop zone soon. It's barely light here, but we're headed for a sunny day once the collecting fog clears. <br />Wishing you all clear skies and clear eyes. Be careful out there.Linda Reederhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07665601809156707572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-42445361572982969772013-10-13T07:01:22.995-07:002013-10-13T07:01:22.995-07:00DJan, it's 8:57 as I read this and I'm thi...DJan, it's 8:57 as I read this and I'm thinking that you are all already at the drop zone. Maybe there's no way that you will make a formation of 21 (although anythings possible, yes?), but... *perhaps* you will make one of more than 14 today. Whatever happens, I hope you have a wonderful day... and no injuries.Rianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09472421271620543536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-52439795554368892552013-10-13T06:38:31.087-07:002013-10-13T06:38:31.087-07:00I hope we all stay well and happy. Good luck and ...I hope we all stay well and happy. Good luck and best wishes, DJan. Aloha from Hawaii.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-40935700038573327162013-10-13T06:24:26.523-07:002013-10-13T06:24:26.523-07:00"I do need to say that the hardest lesson I a..."I do need to say that the hardest lesson I am learning here in Elsinore is to give up any expectations I might have had for success in this endeavor."<br /><br />Ah. Giving up "expectations." So hard to do, but such a relief once accomplished!Junehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11710135137635433217noreply@blogger.com