You might wonder why I called Linny "Ninja," but here's why. She's only five years younger than me in years, but the stamina this woman has would wear out most people, not just me. On Saturday she made seven jumps and packed her parachute in full sun, and made another five or so on Sunday. I'm not sure, because by the time I had made three, I went home, sore and tired, with my parachute unpacked. (I just got it packed up for next weekend.) Christine told me yesterday that she would not be jumping nearly as much as she is if it weren't for Linny. This amazing woman not only works two jobs, but she never shows up at the Drop Zone without homemade goodies, usually still warm from her oven. And then she organizes skydives and rallies the jumpers (I'm one of the happy recipients). She will jump with anyone, no matter the skill level, without even the tiniest bit of recriminations when things don't go as planned. She doesn't have a competitive bone in her body, she just goes like the Energizer Bunny while the rest of us run down around her.
Today I'm in recovery mode and figure I'm probably not cut out for two solid days of hiking and then two solid days of jumping in the same week! Tired does not adequately describe it. So it's taking it easy until Thursday when I'll be out with the Senior Trailblazers again.
On another note, I received the beautiful picture I got for making a donation to Ripple on Friday. I didn't have time to post it earlier, so I'll show you now. I went to the International Bird Rescue Center and made a $10 donation and sent Kelly at ripplesketches@verizon.net the information as required, but I heard nothing back from her. Sharon Wagner, the artist whose picture I wanted, thinks Kelly is probably overwhelmed by the response, so Sharon sent me the sketch and a sweet note to me:
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The black sand dollar picture is awsome, just awsome. Will the world ever recover from that oil spill?
ReplyDeleteI always wanted to be an energizer bunny but it was just not meant to be.
Rest and recover.
Do you all have skydiver nicknames? That could be fun!
ReplyDeleteSharon is very talented. very.
Your three jumps in one day impresses me, DJan!
ReplyDeleteI really don't know if I could jump out of an airplane, but I do know I can hike! Have a nice time Thursday!
I am proud to be Sharon's friend, DJ. She's not only an artists but a true nature lover.
ReplyDeleteAbout Ninja, LOL, I would love to be called Ninja AL haha sometimes I have thought of changing my blog name to be like that. Anyway, Linny Ninja is a superwoman, imagine the stamina at her age. Like you, I am also in recovery mood, I have been running 5k for 6 consecutive days and I thought of taking it easy for the moment. My ankles are aching hahaha.
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You are such a daredevil, so much so, that I smile and shake my head as I read and re-read your posts.
ReplyDeleteIncredible ladies....send me your secret ;)
Sand dollars really are black when they are still alive, or sometimes a bit purplish. There are lots of them on the tide flats on Useless Bay.
ReplyDeleteMaybe you're going to need to modify your jumping like I apparently need to modify my walking. When I do too much I hurt.
If this lady can run you ragged, then the rest of us don't have a chance! :-)
ReplyDeleteLove the picture of the hand holding the sand dollar. Such a worthwhile group. Love it.
Love, love, love it! I thought there was only one you, DJan! You have some amazing friends...
ReplyDeleteWow! The lady Ninja has quite the energy and spirit! But so do you, Djan. Thanks for giving ripple and me a shout out.
ReplyDeleteThe sand dollar speaks volumes. You still amaze me, maybe Ninja Linny is amazing to you but you are that to me. So it all goes around.
ReplyDeleteGetting up in the morning is the most daring thing I do. Jumping from a plane would rank in the same category as jumping from a building to me--I can't go there. I salute all those courageous people who can do and enjoy those things. I haven't felt that I have missed anything. No guts, no glory, but I don't have or need either. I'll let you guys take a few jumps for the cowards like me.
ReplyDeleteYou're scarin' me. My fear of heights is so overwhelming everytime you mention hopping out of a perfectly good airplane my stomach flies into my throat, much like it did when I was on a puddle jumper that hit an air pocket and we fell who knows what amount of feet in an incredibly short period of time! God Bless you and your courage, to go where no Joni has gone before!
ReplyDeleteI'm tired for you! It sounds like you're none too shabby in the energy department yourself. We've been busy here too, though in a different fashion-runny noses and potty training:) Wish me patience...
ReplyDeleteThis is the second time I am posting my comment. I don't know why blogger deleted the first.
ReplyDeleteI would be up for the warm treats from the oven, but not for the jumps and hikes. hmmm. Is that why I am so out of shape?
You better rest lady..sometimes our body are more cooperative than other times..sounds like you had fun. Beautiful Artwork:(
ReplyDeleteYou gotta be kidding? Jumping out of airplanes again. Well, mom said two things. Keep your feet on the ground. And, don't ever regret NOT DOING SOMETHING. She pretty well got me covered. Except that I did take military 101st Airborne basic training way back in 1953. Can you believe that. The first person to hit the ground didn't pack his chute. His friend did.
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You amaze me. Six jumps! The black sand dollar is a fitting symbol for the gulf mess.
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I was just telling you to take it easy after all your hikes and now I see that you have gone jumping! You are a strong lady just like your friends. I’ll repeat it – take it easy DJan.
ReplyDeleteI always thought I had incredible energy but you and the Energizer Bunny put me to shame. But after two days of hiking and two days of jumping you have to be very sore.
ReplyDeleteI love Sharon's black sand dollar, it is a great comment on the spill. I keep missing the good ones on Ripple but eventually I will get one. It is a great cause.
Oh my WORD, DJan, you women have my total admiration and flat out awe. I can't even imagine jumping out of an airplane - let alone the thousands of times you've done just that.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful drawing and I'm headed to check out the illustrator! Thanks for the heads-up.