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The Buddha Loves You

The Buddha Loves You

by | May 1, 2017 | Ranch Hands, Tandem Experiences

Published in Threepenny Review… “When you are in free fall,” Utah warned me, “you may feel like you can’t breathe. You can. Just close your eyes and smile.” The tips of my sneakers were at the airplane’s open door and the wind was in my face. I was strapped into...
Ranch Lifer

Ranch Lifer

by | Mar 18, 2017 | Ranch Hands, Tandem Experiences

Ranch Lifer I found skydiving late and by pure chance or destiny…I think the latter. I was a single Mom with 3 sons, strange time to pick up an extreme sport but perfect for me. My oldest son wanted no part; #2 son was interested, started his tandem progression in...
How Do You Know?

How Do You Know?

by | Mar 14, 2017 | Ranch Hands, Tandem Experiences

I hadn’t heard from Joe in a very long time. We lived in the same city, but somehow that proximity always seemed to work against me. It seemed that the closer a friend lives the further are the chances to make plans to see them. Joe and I weren’t the closest of...
Fly, baby, fly!

Fly, baby, fly!

by | Nov 14, 2016 | Ranch Hands, Tandem Experiences

A huge thanks to Skydive the Ranch for your amazing staff. My instructor, Denes, was awesome! Excellent skills and very knowledgeable. Guys, if you’re thinking of skydiving, don’t delay any longer. Do it! It is an amazing experience. But I am sure...
Pure Joy

Pure Joy

by | Jun 14, 2016 | Ranch Hands, Tandem Experiences

Pure Joy What an unforgettable experience making my first Tandem jump @ Skydive the Ranch! If you’re on the fence about whether or not to try skydiving, it really isn’t as terrifying as it looks. My reaction goes from apprehension to pure joy as I make the jump. ~...