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Old Jul 25, 2010 | 04:56 PM
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I had a couple of hours of free time this morning so I figured what better way to spend the morning than exploring some back roads. I was minding my own business and enjoying the wind in my face when a shadow passes over me.

Next thing I know, a tandom set of divers land on the road about 200 feet ahead of me. I stop and wait for them to get control of the p-shoot thinking to myself, "now this doesn't happen everyday. "

The pair wave me over and ask for a ride back to the airport. I said, "in case you don't know, a motorcycle has only one extra seat and given a choice between you (male instructor) and her (let your mind wander), the only one that's getting on the back of my scoot is her."

We had a short three or four mile ride back to the Perris, CA. airport where I received a huge smile and a kiss on the cheek. I spent the rest of my ride writing **** movies in my mind.
 
Old Jul 25, 2010 | 05:06 PM
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Well done Chief!!
 
Old Jul 25, 2010 | 05:08 PM
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Old Jul 25, 2010 | 05:23 PM
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Way to rally a couple of droplings, Chief!

(if I had a future-****-movie strapped to me every time I jumped in the Army, maybe I'd still be in )
 
Old Jul 25, 2010 | 07:28 PM
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That's great, Senior Chief! Too funny about the movie script... they just don't write 'em like that anymore....
 
Old Jul 25, 2010 | 07:44 PM
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So how many hours did that short three or four mile ride back take S chief?
 
Old Jul 25, 2010 | 08:25 PM
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LOL Good move on your part. Speaking of skydiving. It was one of the greatest experiences I've had. I was on a natural high for a week.
 
Old Jul 25, 2010 | 08:32 PM
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Talk about just dropping in...Did you get her # at least
 
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Old Jul 25, 2010 | 08:43 PM
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Man, thats a pretty bad spot to land THAT far off. Airplane GPS musta been broke or the Tandem Instructor screwed up a bit.
 
Old Jul 25, 2010 | 08:49 PM
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Pretty cool story! Looking forward to seeing the 1st draft of your "script"!
 



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