Skydiving Meet.

[renegotiation]

She drives a hard bargain! I'd love to take you skydiving, but £30 is all I can spare for sponsorship. Just find 37 more people to sponsor you a tenner and that's that. I be sure to bring a hidden camera to any future CAG meet I attend, then I can be straight off to the tabloids to make my fortune. Wooohooooo!

[Brassed off]

Erm, just a thought here - where exactly will this skydiving take place?

[**Tilly**]

omg i can't believe im going to put this down, but me and ssl are up for it:o:o:o:o

 

on one condition we get strapped to some gorge guys :D

[renegotiation]

Erm, just a thought here - where exactly will this skydiving take place?

 

There are locations all round the country. Check out the official BPA website here Welcome to the British Parachute Association . I'm not fussed where. What about Peterborough? That's pretty central.

 

omg i can't believe im going to put this down, but me and ssl are up for it:o:o:o

 

on one condition we get strapped to some gorge guys :D

 

I'm sure that could be arranged!

[Brassed off]

omg i can't believe im going to put this down, but me and ssl are up for it:o:o:o

 

Ever heard of the Sunday Sport Tills?

 

There are locations all round the country. Check out the official BPA website here Welcome to the British Parachute Association . I'm not fussed where. What about Peterborough? That's pretty central.

 

I'm sure that could be arranged!

 

Central? Central? *cough* er, read my location

[**Tilly**]

Sorted then

[tiglet]

I'll sponsor you £20.

[sea-sidelady]

Oh what the hell, got nowt else to do.

 

As long as i get to throw Tills out first.

[renegotiation]

I suggest we settle on a location before progressing further. Peterborough is a lovely place to do it. The skydiving centre is actually near Wansford west of Peterborough. Very nice area. I'm on the south coast and it is about 3 hours for me. I'm not just picking something for my benefit. It is 'reasonably' central. There is a nice picnic area and a nice bar that does hot food (burgers, chips etc.). There are some nice B and B's nearby and lovely pubs. They also welcome caravans and campers. They have a bunkhouse and showers too. I've not used these facilities so can't comment on their quality. It would be a nice day out for anyone not jumping as well. I'm all ears though for other suggestions. All the BPA drop zones are on the website. Any more potential recruits then?

[dave]

I'm up for it. I'd have to get a car to get to Peterborough, but I should have one by June.

[renegotiation]

Fantastic to have you on board Dave! I'm sure your attendance will help boost numbers. I've wanted to buy you a drink for a long time since seeing you on TV. Actually, I didn't even know this site was linked to you when I first signed up. I was just googling in desperation. May have saved my dad's life I kid you not. So that's 2 reasons to buy you a drink. That would be a large one then? Well, if you do drink, I hope you accept one from me. I do keep asking about non-Paypal site donations, but never seem to get anywhere!

 

What about a good cause for sponsorship? Anyone?

[tiglet]

Cancer research or breast cancer awareness would be my suggestions.

[renegotiation]

Marie Curie Cancer Care | Adrenaline | Parachuting

 

There are schemes like this officially sanctioned by several charities. I'm not too bothered which charity we choose. Cancer sounds fine to me though. I do think it would be good if we all did the same one and then tallied up how much we'd raised in total though. We could all post up our individual amounts. Not everyone has to get sponsored and not everyone has to do the same scheme if they choose not to obviously. I suggest we recruit till the end of March, people can still sign up after, and then fix the location, date and charity. In the meanwhile, people can ask questions and air their views. I think this will be a great day out and am looking forward to it already!

[tiglet]

Me too - trust me, if I didn't have such a fear of heights, I would do it (I honestly feel dizzy walking across a bridge!).

[renegotiation]

Me too - trust me, if I didn't have such a fear of heights, I would do it (I honestly feel dizzy walking across a bridge!).

 

There is time to change your mind yet! :grin: :grin: :grin: I was very scared. My trick was I didn't think about it. 'Just do it' a la Nike. Is that just my dumb maleness that worked? DUH. Now why did I just jump out of that decent plane? I didn't want to! :lol: What's the worst that can happen? Come on Tiglet!!!

[**Tilly**]

What's the worst that can happen?

 

 

 

Ermmmmmmm SPLATT !!!!!!!! :o

[renegotiation]

Come on people. :( More raw recruits are needed. You'll be glad you came I assure you! You seen sense yet then BO? It will be a great laugh. ANYONE can do a tandem. The instructor does everything for you. Let's have some sign ups please. What about some more mods and site helpers? Maybe get some national CAG publicity for the whole event?

[Brassed off]

Ermmmmmmm SPLATT !!!!!!!!

 

Noooooooooo - very encouraging I must say Tills

 

Come on people. More raw recruits are needed. You'll be glad you came I assure you! You seen sense yet then BO? It will be a great laugh. ANYONE can do a tandem. The instructor does everything for you. Let's have some sign ups please. What about some more mods and site helpers? Maybe get some national CAG publicity for the whole event?

 

Oi you, it's Bo (I don't have a problem, OK? ) Hmm, I might have seen sense after Tills' last post (and yes, it might just be her last :grin:) I don't think you're going to like the outcome though. Bo *scarpers*

[renegotiation]

Is there going to be a London CAG picnic on a Sunday again this year Dave? If there is, then do you think this Skydiving event could be done on the Saturday? We could try and get some good publicity for the whole weekend. Also, people might be more inclined to travel to Peterborough (if that is the final choice) for the skydive and then stay the night in the area to attend the picnic. Weather permitting of course! Last year was a bit unfortunate.

[renegotiation]

Hellloooooo? Anyone?

[renegotiation]

Right, are all of the following still jumping?

 

Baron Renog.

Brassed Off.

Seasidelady.

Tilly.

Bookworm.

Dave.

 

I would like to know if this is likely to get 'off the ground' so to speak. I'm a bit disappointed more people didn't sign up after Dave said he'd jump by the way. I know if Dave jumped off a cliff we wouldn't follow (I hope!), but I thought a site leader donning his goggles would attract a few more brave souls. :lol: There's still time. Let's be having ya! :grin: :grin: :grin:

[tiglet]

Really can't do it honey - I feel sick after going up two steps on a step ladder!

[Brassed off]

Me too Tiglet I have considered it, honestly I have, but due to medical reasons, it's deffo a non-starter as far as I'm concerned

 

I'm so sorry Renog. I would love to come and support peeps though

 

Right, are all of the following still jumping?

 

Baron Renog.

Seasidelady.

Tilly.

Bookworm.

Dave.

 

Erm, I'm not so sure about Bookie tbh. I seem to remember something about a blanket on the ground a few pages back Unless you know something I don't :o

[renegotiation]

Well I don't know if it will be going ahead BO! I may be going on my own again I guess. If no one suggests some dates or gives a 'final and firm intention' of jumping i'm a bit lost TBH. :(