With only two weeks left till the Everglades Boogie down at Skydive Air Adventures, I’m feeling the skydiving bug big time!
It’s been a couple weeks since my last jump at Skydive PA – you remember, the one where we landed off because of high winds and a bad spot?
But I said it before and I’ll say it again, there’s nothing quite like a sunset jump the day after Christmas!
After arriving at work this morning only to find out that the server was down, I took some time to reminisce over the many photos and videos from the past season. It gets me pumped up for the upcoming boogie and the new experiences I’m bound to have there.
Looking back on all the firsts, I wanted to share some of the most memorable one’s today. Oh the beer that was purchased for these…
*First jump on my new rig. This was also my first hoop dive and my friend’s 300th jump. I’m giving the exit count here. You can see my beautiful new Infinity strapped to my back.
(Video by Jon Morrison)
*First helicopter jump at my first boogie. Y’all have already seen this picture taken by Norman Kent at the Work Stinks Boogie on Labor Day weekend at Start Skydiving numerous times, but I thought I’d share again!
*First balloon jump. This was a long time coming as I initially tried to do one at the Work Stinks Boogie but couldn’t.
*First charity event (Jump for Diabetes) and first (and hopefully only) canopy collision. It’s not something I’m proud of, but this is a reminder image for all canopy pilots out there.
*First time chasing a tandem. Thanks to friend and tandem master Tod for letting this happen!
*First horny gorilla and the first time tacking someone out of a moving aircraft (I like to combine my first, if you haven’t noticed).
Of course, there are a whole host of other firsts that I’ve left off (like the first jump with my freefly partner, which was also my first freefly ever; first off landing, , but with these you get visuals 
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Oh, but there is one more cool thing I’d like to announce. I’m officially on Facebook! Head on over to the Skydive Chick fan page and become a fan! I’ll post all my photos, videos, update y’all on the latest posts and other events that are happening – some of which may not make it here.
I promise, you won’t be disappointed.
Blue skies!
Ashley
I love seeing one of my photos on your blog!!
Sandy – you should visit often…it’s not uncommon that I post your photos. I think you’ve taken more of me in this sport than anyone. MUCH appreciated!!