I got up on the morning of Sat 8th July with a whole swarm of butterflies in my stomach in anticipation of my tandem freefall parachute jump, which was due to happen at Old Buckenham Airfield, Attleborough at 12:30 hours. We arrived at the airfield early and were shortly met by a team of supporters from the kennels.

The Support team arrives at the Airfield complete with pets

The team settles down with a cuppa, hope the grass isn't damp

Including Wolf the puppy Malamute, who Karen is fostering at present.

It helped calm my nerves a little to see everyone there to support me.
I was called forward and kitted out with my parachute outfit, harness and
rather attractive hat and goggles. I wondered where my parachute was.

Karen kitted out looks for her Parachute or Motorbike

I and all the other jumpers were given 15 minutes ground training, we
then signed our life's away. Before we knew it we were sat on the floor
of a small aircraft climbing to over 2 miles high, each strapped to their
instructor, sitting on their laps. Not a very comfortable or dignified flight.

The team either spots Karen or is it a pose for the Catalogue

We all sat there with manic grins giving the thumbs up to each other.
Soon we had the 2 minute warning and the aircraft door was opened,
outside all I could see was clouds.  WHAT AM I DOING I THOUGHT.
I didn't have time to change my mind as I was first out.
We stood in the doorway and then we were gone.
We then free-falled for just over a mile, flying through
the cloud until I could see the ground.

Here comes Karen, complete with Parachute and Instructor

Words are difficult to find to describe the feeling of freefall.
A word I apparently used quite a lot, so I am told by the guy
who was filming me was, WOW!!!!  The freefall lasted about
45 seconds then the parachute opened and we had
a fantastic view of the Norfolk countryside.

The Eagle....... errr Karen has landed

On landing I was met by the trust supporters and ground crew.

A bit wobbly from her 120 Mph experience, but in one piece

I think I had the biggest grin anyone has seen, which lasted all day.

Wow!!!!!  Can I go again?

It was an absolutely fantastic experience that I will never forget.

Re-living the experience brings out many emotions,
or did she leave her purse on the plane

Would I do it again? Absolutely.

Over and done with... Karen wonders if they'll let her keep the suit & helmet?

I'm not too sure how much I have raised but I think it is close to £300.
A few coppers for our unfortunate friends who come into our love and care.

Karen.