marcusprice 0 #1 April 28, 2006 At Quincy they used to play a song first thing in the morning. I beleive it was by Tiny Tim but I am probably wrong. It was a remake of some famous old song but I can't rememebr what it was (it's the age) Either you loved it or you hated it, there wasn't many people in the middle. I seem to remember it was the crew from Eloy that had it played every morning. What was it? It's driving me crazy.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bbarnhouse 0 #2 April 28, 2006 Israel Kamakawiwo'ole is the artisit. "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" is the tune and it is played every morning in Rantoul. Many are unaware that the tradition did in fact begin with the Eloy Crew (Burke). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marcusprice 0 #3 April 28, 2006 Oh thank god..... It was driving me crazy..... I think I flew from Montana to Quincy with Burke in the otter about 14 years ago. I remeber all I had to do was wash the plane in Montana (they should list fares like that on cheaptickets.com) Thank you Thank you Thank you Thank you Thank you Thank you Thank you Thank you Thank you Thank you Thank you Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bbarnhouse 0 #4 April 28, 2006 You are most welcome! Now you don't have to be driven crazy LOL Skydive Arizona just celebrated its 16th Anniversary at this location. Burke is still floating about from time to time when he isn't off in the wilds somewhere. This summer will find him in Costa Rica as well as working as a river guide in the Grand Canyon. He is by far one of the best story tellers I have ever known. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fast 0 #5 April 28, 2006 The first morning I woke up in rantoul (haven't been around long enough for quincy) and hear the song playing over the grounds was touching. I don't know what it was, all I know is that I was barely a skydiver and it felt fucking cool to be a part of something so different. The sound of the king air taking off for the first load,... etc. It is an experience that I wont easily forget.~D Where troubles melt like lemon drops Away above the chimney tops That's where you'll find me. Swooping is taking one last poke at the bear before escaping it's cave - davelepka Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #6 April 28, 2006 HMMM maybe I need to find a ciopy of that to wake up the Skydivers on Sat and Sun morning here at Mt Vernon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tbrown 26 #7 April 28, 2006 QuoteHMMM maybe I need to find a ciopy of that to wake up the Skydivers on Sat and Sun morning here at Mt Vernon Wouldn't "Tiptoe Through the Tulips" be more suitable for the Skagit Valley in April ?? Your humble servant.....Professor Gravity ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChangoLanzao 0 #8 April 28, 2006 QuoteHMMM maybe I need to find a ciopy of that to wake up the Skydivers on Sat and Sun morning here at Mt Vernon The version you want is found on the Soundtrack to Finding Forrester If you purchase Israel's CD, you'll get THIS version, which is inferior to say the least. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snowwhite 0 #9 April 28, 2006 As many times as I have heard it (and I have been a part of the WFFC crew for 9 years now), I still get choked up everytime I hear it again. I love it, just cuz of the WFFC, and the great memories of tremendous people and times that it evokes. Just thinking about it makes me want to pack up and head to Rantoul!skydiveTaylorville.org freefallbeth@yahoo.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BIGUN 1,462 #10 April 28, 2006 I play it at least once a week. Brings great memories of great mornings at a great place with great people doing great things.Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bbarnhouse 0 #11 April 29, 2006 QuoteI need to find a copy of that You'll find it on....amazon.com LOL X's and O's Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thegreekone 0 #12 April 29, 2006 Quote The version you want is found on the Soundtrack to Finding Forrester *** *nods in agreement* great version of such an overdone song, that is usually overdone poorly. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
