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Monday, October 10, 2011

The Big Jump!

Hello Dear Friends,

During Moda's Country Fair Blog Hop, we were asked what was on our bucket lists.  I have always wanted to sky-dive and with this being a big birthday year (Can I say 29 again?), I decided it was time to start working on that list!
Yes! I jumped!
My 18 year old son who was leaving for college, wanted to take the
BIG JUMP
with me and how could I refuse that face?

Can you tell who was more nervous?

We both jumped tandem, which means an experiened sky-diver was attached to us and
basically did all the work.

Taylor wanted to go first.....


Then my turn....
(That's Trev, my tandem partner.  He must have sensed
my hesitation, because about when this picture was taken,
he whispered, I've done 3500 of these.  Talk about
being reassured!)





The free-fall only lasted a few moments, but wow! it was incredible!




Once the parachute opened, it was amazing! 

It was so peaceful and beautiful up there....
The sensation must feel just like a bird does when flying.

I even got to steer!

Taylor and I both had a perfect landing....

 (Did I grow antennae?)


A successful check off the bucket list!


Thanks to everyone who left a comment on my blog about taking the plunge.  You encouraged
me and genuinely made me feel that I had alot of support!

Now for the drawing!

Leave a comment by the end of the week, telling me what is on your
bucket list and
one winner will win this Holiday package!
It includes a panel and layer cake from "Nature's Gift",
as well as a matching photo binder and box of Christmas
cards.
I will use random.org Friday evening (Oct. 14th) to choose the
lucky winner! 

Good Luck and thanks again for visiting
my blog.

Always,
Deb







56 comments:

  1. On my bucket list is to go to Rockefeller center at Christmas time!

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  2. Winning a ribbon at a Quilt Show is on my bucket list!

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  3. You are so brave to skydive, I loved the pictures. I want to go to Hawaii and Ireland. Maybe hang glide on the dunes (wouldn't be as high as off a mountain).

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  4. I knew you could do it! Looks like fun, but I don't think I would have the nerve to jump out of that plane. Congrats to you! I have a few things I would love to do that mainly involve travel. I want to see the Rose Parade in person since I've always loved to watch it on tv.

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  5. WOW you are SO brave!!! On my bucket list is a trip to the Houston Quilt show. I've wanted to go for years, but have never made it there. Maybe one day........

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  6. There is no way I could jump out of a plane!! Just thinking about it makes me nervous! Top of my bucket list is to visit Quilt Market in Houston - I can but dream:)

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  7. I knew you would do it. A quilters cruise is on my bucket list. I do have PIQF this weekend. It is close by, lucky me.

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  8. I wish to go to the Netherlands in the spring for the tulips - love tulips and lilies!

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  9. At the top of my bucket list is attending one of the major machine quilting shows.

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  10. Congratulations on your exciting jump. That is not on my bucket list, but a trip to Japan is. Kathie L in Allentown

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  11. Congrats on your jump. I jumped a few years ago and it was amazing! Next would be to bungie jump. Guess I really want to fly.

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  12. Hi Deb,
    Isn't it a peaceful sensation up there? I am glad that you experienced the plunge. I loved it when I was soaring through the air. Like you, I couldn't turn down my son's request and I am glad I didn't.
    I hope to make it to Australia/New Zealand some day.
    Thanks for the chance to win.

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  13. Congratulations on your jump, that is so exciting! I want to go to Alaska, hope I make it in the next few years!

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  14. Boy, you are so daring! There's no way I'd do that. lol! What's on my bucket list? Probably the biggest thing is to go to the UK. See all the Beatles sites, every single one. Visit every place that Beatrix Potter and Jane Austen made famous. Do everything one can there! Maybe throw in ireland too! lol! Thanks for the giveaway!

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  15. Congratulations!! Your exploits made me a little teary.

    On my bucket list? a trip to Italy that includes a bike ride through Tuscany accompanied by great wines and foods.

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  16. This is cool...Now I can put this on my bucket list! Zipping was as close as I have come to sky diving.
    Thanks for the givaway.
    Mary

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  17. On my bucket list is to attend a large machine quilters show and take classes. Congrats on the jump! You are brave.
    Shawn

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  18. Wow, you did it! Congrats to you, I couldn't, I'm too afraid of heights. On my bucket list, just to travel over the big ocean. I'd like to do Switzerland or France maybe.

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  19. Awesome!! You both look so happy :) My bucket list is really tame I would love a vacation in Hawaii with all of my family.

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  20. Awesome! Congratulations. You did it! YAY!

    My bucket list is not anywhere near as adventuresome as yours I'm afraid. I just really want to go to the New England states specifically Maine to visit the little fishing villages and eat lobster for the entire time I am there. Nothing else. LOL Well, ok probably some water and pepsi and I'm sure they'll have amazing desserts too but lobster all other times.

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  21. Congratulations!!!! I knew you would do it! You are so brave!!! I want to go on a cruse of Hawaii. Not as daring as you, but I'm a bit older too! Thanks for the chance on the giveaway! Your designs are so pretty.

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  22. Awesome pix!! Congrats!!

    I would love to go to Italy - do Rome and the sights and then head to Tuscany and see lovely landscapes, drink lots of good wine, and eat really good food.

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  23. Well...I must admit that sky-diving would NEVER be on my bucket list but big congratulations to you for taking the plunge...and all the more fun that you were able to enjoy the experience with your son. The main thng on my bucket list continues to be after many years...a trip to Australia. Maybe someday...

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  24. The smile on your face in those pictures is priceless. Good for you!

    My bucket list is much less adventuresome. Perhaps the biggest item is to live in NYC for a year, to really experience the city and all it has to offer. I'm thrilled that my sweetheart feels the same way, and we're looking ahead to NYC 2020.

    wordygirl at earthlink dot net

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  25. You did it!
    doesn't it feel great...so empowering!
    I remember when I passed my motorcycle driving test.....I was King of the world!

    thanks so much for the chance to win.

    Happy Sewing

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  26. I want to go down the Mississippi on the paddle boat, Mississippi Queen - preferably the one that goes to Paducah and docks for three days while everyone visits the quilt show. I would definitely go on the Civil War excursion cruise also. Someday I hope. Thanks for this wonderful opportunity to win. Judy C

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  27. Way to go Deb and Taylor and thanks for the awesome pictures. Judy C

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  28. The big one is snorkeling in Australia, I want to see Sea Dragons in the wild.

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  29. Amazing! Glad ya'll had a wonderful time!. My bucket list........well, it would be learing to scuba. I want to dive with sharks. My husband will never allow it.......but, you never know.

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  30. Oh my! Good for you Deb. How wonderful you took the plunge. I would never in a million years be able to! lol.

    My bucket list includes a trip...to anywhere outside the US. I've never been anywhere. Would love to visit Italy and Sweden.

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  31. Phewwwww, that was amazing!!! You did it and i can honestly say it didn't change my mind. Don't think that will ever be on my bucket list!!! Thanks for the share and the drawing :) k.bugbee@att.net

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  32. I bet that was amazing but I could never do it with the whole fear of heights thing. Good for you. My bucket list includes going to Poland to see where my great grandparents were born, and making quilts that I'm going to store for my future grandchildren and great grandchildren to have in case I'm not here to give them.

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  33. Congrats on taking the big leap! I think I would have backed out at the last minute. Just call me "chicken!" :)

    My bucket list...hmm...haven't really thought about it much. I really would love to visit Scotland and Ireland. Have to start saving pennies (okay dollars!) now if I want to go any time soon!

    Thanks for the great give away and for sharing your jump with us!
    Sandy A

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  34. Congrats = that is wonderfuL! Staying on the ground is actually a big idea in my bucket list... I'm a chicken. But I would like to climb a 14er. Next summer I'm thinking...

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  35. That's a generous giveaway and I'll gladly accept. Your bravery is beyond my comprehension! Way to Go!!

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  36. Nope. Nada. Not for me. But wtg on your accomplishment! One of my bucket list items is a trip to Hawaii or Alaska since they joined the USA the same year I did. :) Thanks for the giveaway!

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  37. Good for you; you did it! I really would like to visit the New England states - seeing the historical bldgs. and cites as well as check out a few wonderful antique, quilt and pottery shops. Congrats again and thanks for sharing the great giveaway.

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  38. Wow Deb. I am impressed. I am afraid of heights so could never do that, but I smiled to see you had done it. My bucket list has long contained a trip to Sisters OR for the outdoor quilt show. Maybe next year will be my year.

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  39. Wow, you have more nerve than me! On my bucket list is a trip to the northeast during the fall to see the leaves.

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  40. I am terrified of heights to the point of getting a queasy feeling when I saw your photos. I can't imagine what kind of inner strength you must have for you to have done this. You are awesome!!! Long on my bucket list is to go to the Houston Quilt Show. Also, love your give away!

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  41. Awesome Deb - you really made it look fun. Pep always says though that he doesn't see any reason to leave a perfectly nice plane. Me - I don't even want to get on a perfectly nice plane You did make it tempting though. See you at Market.

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  42. Congratulations! just getting on a plane is hard for me! Top of my bucket list is going to Austria to my father's town.

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  43. Great jump! Love the picture of your son with his hair straight up! lol
    On my bucket list is to do more travelling - I'd love to visit more of the USA, and also see Canada, Ireland & Scotland. Also on my list is to teach a quilt class on my own---which I will be doing this coming Saturday! Yikes!

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  44. I knew you were going to do it! Yipee for you. My bucket list consists of a visit to Maine. I have always wanted to go there. Thanks for the chance to win.

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  45. Congrats on the jump! One thing I would like to do is see the Northern Lights, in combination with an Alaska cruise if possible.

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  46. Congrats on your big jump. It sounds scary and amazing all at once. One thing on my list is an Alaskan cruise. Also, being a grandmother, but not for a few more years!

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  47. Wow, you did it! My bucket list is much less daring. I would like to go to Europe.

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  48. Congratulations on your jump! I would love to visit all my relatives in the Netherlands and then take a trip up and down the East Coast to visit all the historical places.

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  49. I am so glad you made the jump.. I would love to see the ocean and walk on the beach at sunset.
    Maggey

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  50. I would LOVE to finish a quilt, simple as that, and this giveaway might just help me cross that one off my bucket list! Stay blessed!

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  51. That jump looked so exciting. I prefer to stay on the plane and I would like to take one all the way to Italy. I would love to go there for a long visit. Thanks for the wonderful giveaway.

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  52. What a great adventure! It seems that most of my bucket list involves travel. At the top is to take all my grandchildren on a trip out west.

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  53. Deb - - WOW !! What an amazing thing for you to do.. very happy for you...

    On my bucket list is to publish a childrens book about birds.. one of the reasons I love your fabric -- the birds (with the Northern Cardinal being my favorite and with special meaning).

    Thanks for sharing and congratulations !

    Karen

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  54. Congratulations, Deb on taking the big leap!!! How special that your son participated too. I'd love to take a trip to Nova Scotia. I've not traveled up the East coast not into Canada. It's on my list!

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  55. I was glad to see that you made the jump safely. On my bucket list is to ride the motorcycle to Alaska. Have started planning the trip.

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  56. Oh what fun! And to go with your son is even more fun indeed! Well done. Hmmm... my bucket list? That's a tough one. I want to live on a homestead... chickens, goats or cow, the whole deal. We're always looking, so maybe someday! :)

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