No Diving High

@AmbiePam (85484)
United States
February 27, 2018 4:38pm CST
I planned on going skydiving for my birthday this year (March 1st). I had gotten prices, and even talked to the doctor who takes care of my back. I'm case you're interested he said at this point skydiving is fine, but for me to never bungee jump (apparently bungee jumping is harder on the back). However, some of you might remember I also recently got the news my rent went up 40 dollars. So I am going to put it off again. I have tried to skydive for years around my birthday (a few relatives kindly send me money for my birthday), but you all know, bills come first, and there is always something. I'm going to just think about how much more I will enjoy it when I finally do get to go. Incidentally, I asked my sister if she would come watch me skydive. When she said no, I asked her why. Her reply? "Because I have no desire to watch squirrels get squished either." By the way, if you have skydived before I would love to hear about it. I'm going tandem, which means I will be attached to a licensed jumper who will handle pulling the chute.
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18 responses
John Roberts
@JohnRoberts (109857)
• Los Angeles, California
27 Feb 18
I am a wimp on this one!
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Amber
@AmbiePam (85484)
• United States
27 Feb 18
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DianneN
@DianneN (246770)
• United States
1 Mar 18
I have no desire to skydive, but our nephew did it a few times and loved it. My experience in a balloon, in jets, and tiny planes is about all I can take. Happy Happy Birthday!
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Amber
@AmbiePam (85484)
• United States
1 Mar 18
Oh, a balloon would be fantastic!
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DianneN
@DianneN (246770)
• United States
1 Mar 18
@AmbiePam It was! I only had trouble getting into the basket, because I had so many layers of clothes on. lol
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LK2018
@Letranknight2015 (51523)
• Philippines
28 Feb 18
Enjoy yourself but be careful right there and have fun.
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Anna
@LadyDuck (458091)
• Switzerland
28 Feb 18
I never did and I have no interest to try, but if this is your dream I wish you can do it, may be next year.
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Amber
@AmbiePam (85484)
• United States
28 Feb 18
Thank you.
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MARILYN
@Marilynda1225 (79708)
• United States
1 Mar 18
Not my cup of tea but hope you get the chance to skydive one day
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Valerie J. Routhieaux
@just4him (306137)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
4 Mar 18
You could never get me jumping out of a plane. Not with my fear of heights. I hope you do get a chance to fulfill your dream.
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snowy
@snowy22315 (169951)
• United States
27 Feb 18
I think I might do a tandem jump with a licensed jumper but not by myself. When I was in HS my best friend broke her leg sky diving.
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Barbara Radisavlejvic
@bagarad (14283)
• Paso Robles, California
28 Feb 18
I hope you someday realize your dream. I'd rather go out for lunch on my birthday and not go for thrills.
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Amber
@AmbiePam (85484)
• United States
28 Feb 18
That's my usual method of operation.
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LilyLoretta
@LilyBeBack (1994)
• United Kingdom
27 Feb 18
I hope you get to do it soon! I love the idea of it, and I know that if I did it then I'd really enjoy it, but I don't think I'd ever actually get to the "jump" part
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Amber
@AmbiePam (85484)
• United States
27 Feb 18
I see you participating in all the scary, fun stuff like skydiving, bungee jumping, or riding a big 'ol motorcycle. NASCAR, here you come!
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Amber
@AmbiePam (85484)
• United States
1 Mar 18
@LilyBeBack I kind of see you and Leonard going some day as a celebration of his graduation.
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LilyLoretta
@LilyBeBack (1994)
• United Kingdom
28 Feb 18
@AmbiePam I'll think about it....
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Belle Starr (Iz)
@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
10 Mar 18
I think it sounds pretty darn exciting. Have you done it yet?
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Judy Story
@jstory07 (134456)
• Roseburg, Oregon
5 Mar 18
I hope you do get to go sky diving. I would think it would be a big thrill for you.
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Amber
@AmbiePam (85484)
• United States
5 Mar 18
Yes, definitely!
StacyB
@Srbageldog (7716)
• United States
28 Feb 18
I can't see myself ever skydiving, as I have an aversion to heights. I hope you get to do it someday soon, though, if that's what you want to do!
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Amber
@AmbiePam (85484)
• United States
1 Mar 18
Thank you!
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Bhem
@JustBhem (70555)
• Davao, Philippines
28 Feb 18
How I love to try that but I am so afraid.
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Amber
@AmbiePam (85484)
• United States
28 Feb 18
I don't blame you.
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Bhem
@JustBhem (70555)
• Davao, Philippines
1 Mar 18
@AmbiePam I think we are all going to be afraid that once we have done that, it makes us want more. Right?
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Amber
@AmbiePam (85484)
• United States
2 Mar 18
@JustBhem Very true.
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Manuela Lopes
@nela13 (55698)
• Portugal
1 Mar 18
Skydiving is something that I would never try but I wish you can make It one Day
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Amber
@AmbiePam (85484)
• United States
2 Mar 18
Thank you!
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Juliaacv
@Juliaacv (48420)
• Canada
28 Feb 18
I'm too afraid of heights to even consider something like this. But......I wish that you could get to do it if its really something that you want.
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PaintsOnSlate
@PainsOnSlate (21854)
• Canada
7 Mar 18
I have never jumped from a plane and I plan to never do it either. If i were younger I might give it a try. I hope you get the chance too.
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Courtney
@Courtlynn (66921)
• United States
27 Feb 18
Sorry you can't go . But hope when you do go, you have a lot of fun and are safely put on the geound.
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Faye
@FayeHazel (40248)
• United States
2 Mar 18
Wow! You are so daring! I understand - bills are the most important thing to take care, I agree. Maybe you could take just a bit of the birthday money and squirrel it away for the skydive? Happy birthday!
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