Long time since I've posted

Well it's be quiet sometime sice I've posted anything.

I'm not going to fill the gaps in from there till now, except for a major event that happened to me.

I became very ill firstly, to the point that both my kidneys failed eventually, and only 6 months ago, i was lucky enough to have received a double transplant of which was a kidney and a pancreas.

All I can say is thank you to the family that gave permission for there son who had passed away tragically to donate his organs, if it was not for this family, I myself and a few others might not be here today. And if I really think about this, there is nothing greater for me now than to honor the gift that was given to me for a second chance in life, and that is what I'm doing by sharing my story with others making other people aware of the life giving through becoming an organ donor.

In most states and territories of Australia we follow the Opt-In method of becoming a donor, what people don't realise is just because you opt-in doesn't always mean your organs will be used, and not because they are not good, but because, by law when you are brain dead, your next of kin or immediate family will be contacted one to inform them of what has happened to you, and secondly to get permission to use your organs, now if they decide to say no then your body and organs will not be used, even if it was your wish for your organs to be used.

So it is important for all Australians who decide to become donors to speak with family and friends and tell them your wishes and the reason for it. Again i was lucky that a family allowed there son's organs to be used.

Whilst some people are waiting for a transplant, be it, the heart, lungs, liver, kidney's or other organs, some of those on the waiting will not make it and will pass away.

So once again I thank the family who every they are for giving me another chance at life.

Honor to those that have fallen...

Hi all,

This week has been quite tragic within the skydive and B.A.S.E. community, especially in Australia with the death of a B.A.S.E Jumper in Norway off, of Troll Wall.

I personally only ever met Anthony a few times, but during those times I can remember him being full of life, we spoke briefly but during that time as with all jumpers you can see the total love for the sport and fellow jumpers, as much as it is has rocked me to find out about his death, we all need to remember that he was doing what he loved, and that set him free from so many shackles out there in the real world. I do feel for his family at the same time, the way it will effect them in years to come, but once again we have to remember he was a total free spirit.

Due to this tragedy we have Australia condemning the B.A.S.E Jump community, but I ask look at all the sports in the world like mountaineering shouldn't we condemn them from climbing due to the dangers, or ban big wave surfing, or stop back country skiing and snowboarding, the list can go on and on, we know the risks involved in the sport and we accept those risks, instead of banning or condemning the sport we need to regulate the sport and form a proper body to set standards just like in Europe.

We look at life in a different perspective to most people, we have an attitude and belief, that when it is your time to leave, there is nothing on earth that will stop it from happening, so why worry. As the only certain thing in life is our mortality, and are all dying.

My respect goes out to Anthony and those close to him, my sorrow goes out to his family for Anthony was truly a unique individual.

In Honor of Anthony Combes,

DazmanJunket
May all have his courage.

B.A.S.E And love of fear

Hey all,

Well guess I'm back, I've been reflecting on what has happened, and from this I see that all I'm good for is having a good time, Skydiving and BASE jumping, as I did this weekend off of Eagles Nest a 1232feet drop 6 seconds of freefall and scared the crap out of myself, so much so that we ended up doing again, actually we did 5 times, and wow what a rush!

From this I see I have a self destructive nature or aura about me, and with this, I would need to find someone closer to the same, as trying to ground that would only cause conflict and misery. When I look at my fellow BASE jumpers and skydive friends, I see that all of them share a pure passion and a complete self destructive nature, I heard a woman on the weekend say to her husband or boyfriend as we were stepping of the edge say 'There goes some dead people, and they don't even know yet.' well lady, I think we do know it, we know to well, we understand that mortality is inevitable and it is the only true certain thing in our lives, so why both fighting it, when it is your time up there is nothing on the earth that will stop it from happening. Take risks you'll soon see how alive you really are.

This weekend we are heading out to the Bunyip Mountains for some streetluging and of course I'll be taking the canopy just in case there is a sweet spot to jump.

For now this is all, until next time.

Dazman-Junket
"Live Life To The MAX!"

A Blow To The Heart...

Hi All, just received some news that has cruched me, but it's happy for the person that informed me of the news.

This is a bitter lesson for me, in the way I have acted with the one I truely love, and fills me full of regret, that I never acted in the proper manner towards this person. And in doing so she has gotten married to another person. So again guys before it is to late for you all, grow up a little and don't let your loved ones slip by, because you will regret it for the rst of life.

She has been a very good friend and once a lover as well, but I blow that, I blow it 3 or 4 times, so I don't blame her for doing what she has done, but myself

I guess some of us are meant to wonder the earth as sole beings, sometimes by choice and sometimes by circumstances, of course I could probably find someone and try to make it work but who is fooling who then? When you find your soul mate hold on to them and never let go, as we only have one soul mate. And if you do lose that soul mate there is never a replacement that can match that one, hence you become a wondering person, forever looking for that one true love, but will never find it in that lifetime.

We people, it has been a short but great blog, and for now I'm stopping this blog, so I can go reflect.

I'm not sure when there will be another posting, only time will tell.

Bye for now.
DazmanJunket

To long lost friend Ozzie!

Hey Ozzie, it was great hearing from you, been a while I know. Well I will try to get in touch with you as soon as you send a contact number for me to call.

Besides that, I'm the French Connection is going well for you, but just remember work isn't everything, family and life need to be balanced, and you of all people should know that, you told me enough times.

Say hi to your beautiful wife for me. I'm envious of you that you can drink great wines for next to nothing, so be prepared for a few requests from time to time.

For all of you out there, mainly Phil and Giles, Ozzie says hi by the way, if you're not sure who I'm talking about e-mail and I will explain.

To Candy Girl, Ozzie also gives a warm welcome to you.

Now for a view from my place up in the mountains, looking over Surfers Paradise in Queensland Australia, the very tall building is Q1 the tallest residential building in the world.

Well, I will upload some more photo's of the cyclone swells and as well as my recent trip to New Zealand, but you will have to stay tuned.

Bye for now...

Live life to the MAX!

Back in New Zealand

Hey! Well I'm currently in Auckland for the next 3 days from this post, then on to Wellington for 2 days, followed by Christchurch for 2 days and then I fly back home to Australia.

I will try to get some pictures of the place whilst I'm here to post up on the blog.

At the moment its 11:15pm, I'm in my hotel room in front of the laptop, trying to think of something to say.

This trip is purely for work, come to think of it so is every other trip to New Zealand. Besides working for Pioneer Mortgage Services, I have a few other projects on the go, that should help to fund my way to becoming a photojournalist.

Oh before I go, I have to say thanks to all those that are posting to my blog.

To Gilesgraphics thanks my good old friend, I here from sources that you are DJ'ing again, just like to know how that is going for you, you old fart! Oh and isn't it about time you updated that website of yours? The pictures are getting old now.

Well to another very dear and sweet friend, Candy Girl, I haven't heard from you in a while, I hope all is well with you, and I hope to see your blog updated soon. Your true love DazmanJunket.

And of course where is that crazy woman Mandy? Once in a while I get an e-mail from you, and then nothing for ages! I know I should make more of an effort to keep in contact as well.

And Phil, I won't Giles that you told me that he is DJ'ing again.

Oh almost forgot, hi Chris or Ozzie! LTNH.

Well I'm off to to bed now, as I'm getting tired now, so I will leave this as it is now.

Goodnight all!

Sweet dreams Candy Girl!

This is DazmanJunket, Fly high, fly low, but remember be true to yourself and the ones you care and love...

Happy Easter...

Happy Easter everyone,

Well this Easter I have travelled south of Sydney, to a place called Berry, to spend some time with a friend and his family.

My friend owns a beautiful mountain lodge, which he uses on the weekends, but of late he's talking about making it his proper home. It the lodge is about 1hour and 45minutes away from Sydney.

I have taken some pictures of the place and him which I will post once I have better line speed to upload.

Well happy Easter once again, I have to make it short due to it's a big big day today and have plenty to do.

Well for now, this is Dazman bailing out the plane once more!

Byeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee.