In 1996, we installed a new phone system at work, and one of the installers was an avid skydiver. He encouraged me to join him for a "jump party" in Omro on July 13, 1996. Feeling adventuresome, I did it. Above is a picture of me jumping from the plane. Sadly I didn't have the presence of mind to look up at the camera. Below is the certificate I got after the static-line jump.