Jim Papke and Titania Pashkova of Tujunga both agreed it was the best dive they've ever had. Papke, who dressed up for the April 1 jump in a white jumpsuit, tuxedo shirt, bow tie and corsage, said that despite several weeks of rain delays and bad weather on the day of the jump, it turned out to be a beautiful day for him and his bride.
Life is short, so enjoy the ride.
The couple's actual anniversary is Feb. 21. We only gave our parents three days' notice the first time we were married, so this time we planned ahead and involved our friends. Though risk and fear factors certainly come into play when throwing yourself from an airplane and free falling for about a minute, both Papke and Pashkova said they were more cautious in their daily lives because of 15 or more years' experience skydiving. The whole idea of jumping out of a plane doesn't bother me. The Rev. Kathy Theodore of North Hollywood was in the plane to conduct the service, which had to fit into a 12-minute time window right before the group jumped.