knjump 0 #1 December 11, 2013 If there were apartments next to Skydive Chicago, would you be interested? Apartments would be: New Air conditioned / heated Furnished Include water and electric. They would be less than a mile from the hangar. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 226 #2 December 11, 2013 no option for boobies . . . illegal poll. I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wolfriverjoe 1,523 #3 December 11, 2013 turtlespeed no option for boobies . . . illegal poll. I think it's a serious question, which means it shouldn't be here in BF. Personally, I camp out when I go down there, but a nice apartment (it will have a full kitchen and bathroom, right?) at a little above hotel prices might be nice. I've stayed in the cabins they have, but they are little more than a roof above your head. Power, but no water or sanitation."There are NO situations which do not call for a French Maid outfit." Lucky McSwervy "~ya don't GET old by being weak & stupid!" - Airtwardo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #4 December 12, 2013 I understand the 'attraction' of being close to the DZ...but that's rather high 'rent' for rural Ottawa IMO. ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 226 #5 December 12, 2013 airtwardo I understand the 'attraction' of being close to the DZ...but that's rather high 'rent' for rural Ottawa IMO. Well, Jim, things have changed since you rented that cave when you were young.I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LuckyMcSwervy 0 #6 December 12, 2013 Would there be on site management? Would there be limits on how many people can stay in a unit? Would noise complaints be taken seriously? How long until it goes Section 8? Always be kinder than you feel. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mach1dmb 0 #7 December 12, 2013 $100/day? Can I trash the room? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LuckyMcSwervy 0 #8 December 12, 2013 Mach1dmb$100/day? Can I trash the room? That's not cool. And this is why I'd never be a landlord.Always be kinder than you feel. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,590 #9 December 12, 2013 airtwardo I understand the 'attraction' of being close to the DZ...but that's rather high 'rent' for rural Ottawa IMO. Have you see the "rent" close to a lot of "rural" ski areas?"There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #10 December 12, 2013 ryoder ***I understand the 'attraction' of being close to the DZ...but that's rather high 'rent' for rural Ottawa IMO. Have you see the "rent" close to a lot of "rural" ski areas?Have you BEEN to Ottawa Illinois? http://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/1800-Ottawa-Ave_Ottawa_IL_61350_M74792-43968?row=1 ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mach1dmb 0 #11 December 12, 2013 LuckyMcSwervy***$100/day? Can I trash the room? That's not cool. And this is why I'd never be a landlord. I just mean that's expensive. And an apartment? I think it would get ruined quick if people rent for 1 day. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,590 #12 December 12, 2013 airtwardo ******I understand the 'attraction' of being close to the DZ...but that's rather high 'rent' for rural Ottawa IMO. Have you see the "rent" close to a lot of "rural" ski areas?Have you BEEN to Ottawa Illinois? http://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/1800-Ottawa-Ave_Ottawa_IL_61350_M74792-43968?row=1 Yes. I was born and raised in the Midwest as part of a sensory-deprivation experiment."There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #13 December 12, 2013 ryoder *********I understand the 'attraction' of being close to the DZ...but that's rather high 'rent' for rural Ottawa IMO. Have you see the "rent" close to a lot of "rural" ski areas?Have you BEEN to Ottawa Illinois? http://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/1800-Ottawa-Ave_Ottawa_IL_61350_M74792-43968?row=1 Yes. I was born and raised in the Midwest as part of a sensory-deprivation experiment.Yeah me too...15 minutes from Ottawa~! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWFlyer 2 #14 December 12, 2013 airtwardo I understand the 'attraction' of being close to the DZ...but that's rather high 'rent' for rural Ottawa IMO. I didn't really balk at it because the newer motels (like the Fairfield Inn) were running about that per night during Nationals, and most of the other hotels in Ottawa weren't much cheaper. Fairfield's perfectly nice and comes with a free breakfast with all the powdered eggs you can eat, but I wouldn't mind paying the same amount and having my own kitchen."There is only one basic human right, the right to do as you damn well please. And with it comes the only basic human duty, the duty to take the consequences." -P.J. O'Rourke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TriGirl 343 #15 December 12, 2013 NWFlyer ***I understand the 'attraction' of being close to the DZ...but that's rather high 'rent' for rural Ottawa IMO. I didn't really balk at it because the newer motels (like the Fairfield Inn) were running about that per night during Nationals, and most of the other hotels in Ottawa weren't much cheaper. Fairfield's perfectly nice and comes with a free breakfast with all the powdered eggs you can eat, but I wouldn't mind paying the same amount and having my own kitchen. ^^ THIS ^^ Especially as a judge or competitor (or going for more than a week for training). When you have units that accommodate 2-3 or 3-4 people, your team can bunk together, be close to the DZ, party after jumping but make it back to the "house" safely (without the rest of the carpool having to wait, go back for you, or worry about whether you'll find a ride). Bulk rates for a weekly rental perhaps? $100/day means that if you rent for five nights, you're renting for a month. I get that you take the housekeeping into consideration when you have high turnover, so I probably wouldn't rent for one or two days. But the monthly, or perhaps a weekly rental would be nice. But what does the DZ do with them in the off season?See the upside, and always wear your parachute! -- Christopher Titus Shut Up & Jump! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #16 December 12, 2013 TriGirl ******I understand the 'attraction' of being close to the DZ...but that's rather high 'rent' for rural Ottawa IMO. I didn't really balk at it because the newer motels (like the Fairfield Inn) were running about that per night during Nationals, and most of the other hotels in Ottawa weren't much cheaper. Fairfield's perfectly nice and comes with a free breakfast with all the powdered eggs you can eat, but I wouldn't mind paying the same amount and having my own kitchen. ^^ THIS ^^ Especially as a judge or competitor (or going for more than a week for training). When you have units that accommodate 2-3 or 3-4 people, your team can bunk together, be close to the DZ, party after jumping but make it back to the "house" safely (without the rest of the carpool having to wait, go back for you, or worry about whether you'll find a ride). Bulk rates for a weekly rental perhaps? $100/day means that if you rent for five nights, you're renting for a month. I get that you take the housekeeping into consideration when you have high turnover, so I probably wouldn't rent for one or two days. But the monthly, or perhaps a weekly rental would be nice. But what does the DZ do with them in the off season? Rent for a month...stay a week & sublet it for 50 a night...YOUR week is free and so are some of the jumps! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theonlyski 8 #17 December 12, 2013 ryoder ***I understand the 'attraction' of being close to the DZ...but that's rather high 'rent' for rural Ottawa IMO. Have you see the "rent" close to a lot of "rural" ski areas?There's a house for rent a couple houses down from me. Oh wait, not talking about that kind of ski area."I may be a dirty pirate hooker...but I'm not about to go stand on the corner." iluvtofly DPH -7, TDS 578, Muff 5153, SCR 14890 I'm an asshole, and I approve this message Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
knjump 0 #18 December 12, 2013 There would be onsite management. There would be limits to how many can stay in a unit. Noise complaints would be taken seriously, written into the contract. We're looking for this to be a quiet place to rest and relax when you aren't jumping. There would be a limited stay, probably 9 month. It would be like a long term motel, not a residence. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
knjump 0 #19 December 12, 2013 Each apartment will have a kitchen and bathroom. Also, the newer cabins at SDC have water, I believe. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
knjump 0 #20 December 12, 2013 The monthly rental rate would only be available for three or more months. There would be a discount for stays of a week or more. I've designed them to be winterized if necessary in the off season, but I would also be looking for non-skydiver customers in the off season. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wolfriverjoe 1,523 #21 December 12, 2013 knjumpEach apartment will have a kitchen and bathroom. Also, the newer cabins at SDC have water, I believe. Ok, thanks. My stay was in 09, before the new ones were built. They were perfectly fine for my needs at the time, but the lack of water/toilets was a little inconvenient."There are NO situations which do not call for a French Maid outfit." Lucky McSwervy "~ya don't GET old by being weak & stupid!" - Airtwardo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tigra 0 #22 December 13, 2013 The newer cabins have water, electric and air conditioning. Did you have a chance to take a walk or drive through the rest of the campground? Some of those trailers are pretty plush. Not exactly "tent city". Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnnyMarko 1 #23 December 13, 2013 Still bugs me it's called Skydive Chicago...Ottawa is not Chicago...and when fuckers tell me "Oh I'm from Chicago" "Oh really? What part?" "Ottawa"....no....shut up...just because you're on the north side of 80 doesn't mean you're in Chicago... I second Twardo...that rent is outrageous...my apt in downtown denver isn't even that much.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,590 #24 December 13, 2013 JohnnyMarko Still bugs me it's called Skydive Chicago...Ottawa is not Chicago...and when fuckers tell me "Oh I'm from Chicago" "Oh really? What part?" "Ottawa"....no....shut up...just because you're on the north side of 80 doesn't mean you're in Chicago... Well, they tried calling it "Skydive Ottawa", but they got tired of people getting lost in Canada trying to find the place."There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wolfriverjoe 1,523 #25 December 13, 2013 tigraThe newer cabins have water, electric and air conditioning. Did you have a chance to take a walk or drive through the rest of the campground? Some of those trailers are pretty plush. Not exactly "tent city". Oh yes. Walk, bicycle and golf cart. I've been to Summerfest every year since 09. We camp all the way in the back for peace and quiet, so I've been through it a few times. It's a wonderful place, other than the water being a little stinky. And the older cabins were quite nice when I was there. Heat and electicity, maybe even A/C, but it was May so I didn't need it."There are NO situations which do not call for a French Maid outfit." Lucky McSwervy "~ya don't GET old by being weak & stupid!" - Airtwardo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
