"I did it! I still can't believe I did, it was the most terrifying moment of my entire life sitting 10,000 feet up above the clouds at the doorway of the plane with a little glimpse of tiny legoland through a gap in the cloud.
I was poised only for seconds very firmly attached to George and he just dived, we did a free fall at 120mph. It was so scary I felt like an autumn leaf in a gale force wind when he suddenly activated the parachute, which was like an emergency stop and we were in sunshine.
Once I realised I was still alive it was brilliant with fabulous views over Wiltshire. We did a few swirly things and after checking I wasn't feeling queasy we shot upwards again. So exciting.
Landing in a tiny circle where the others had already landed was so smooth and the exhilaration I felt at having actually done it and was still able to walk and function as normal was well worth those moments of sheer terror.
It was such a super day, no hiccups and the Skyline team were great - we ended up picnicking in the sun. I would thoroughly recommend it to anyone. This must endorse my ongoing campaign for the benefits to be gained for older people who adopt a dog. My next birthday will be my 80th and without Rueben I would never have come across this fantastic experience, not that it has ever been on my wish list, but imagine what I would have missed out on. Everyone has been so supportive and generous and if you can impress your adult children at my age that in itself is an achievement.
I still feel as though I'm on another planet."
Well done Margo!
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