Today I am going skydiving, but not out of a real plane, but virtually. It was a present from my son and daughter. She asked what I wanted as a gift, and I said I’ve always wanted to do a parachute jump.
My dad was a paratrooper in the second world war, and took part in a famous mission with a glider going through enemy lines to secure a bridge. I am so proud of him. He rarely spoke about his time in the second world war, but would speak honestly if I asked.
There are two reasons why it isn’t an actual tandem jump. The first, my daughter believes I will injure myself. She said yesterday I can trip over thin air; probably true. Also, the cost was expensive – Β£300. Too much, and I wouldn’t want to them to spend that much.
I’m looking forward to going, and will let you know what it was like. It could be like the time I was going to climb a wall (with a harness) and got to the first rung before I released I couldn’t do it.
This time it is much more important to me and I will just have to channel my dad’s bravery and fly.
How wonderful Diana
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I’m looking forward to it, but a little nervous too. My husband doesn’t want to do the high flying with the headset, but I want the whole experience.
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Iβd be nervous too.
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I first googled and found there really is a Virtual Reality Skydiving thingy.
(I wasn’t doubting you but just for informational purposes.)
Then I thought I would certainly get dizzy and disoriented doing that and knew I would lose my breakfast.
Upon further googling I found one could order a Reusable Puke Bucket from Amazon.
Have Fun! π
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Enjoy!
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Awesome, Diana! Back in 2004, I went on an actual tandem jump and it was a rush like no other! I have no doubt you’ll be glad you did this! ππ
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I would love to do a tandem jump, it was a great experience, and I loved the whole day. I just didn’t want it to end.
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I’m so glad you had lots of fun! And the tandem jump is a good next goal! πβ€
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