2005 Dropzone.com Skydive Arizona Holiday Boogie

[Elisha 1]

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betsy, can I put my jump tickets on plastic, or do I need to bring cash?

Dude, tell whoever is sitting next to you to hit you in the shoulder for asking such a question. Hit yourself if you are alone. I don't see how anyone would be able to "afford" to skydive (or a DZ survive) if they didn't have/take plastic.

[livendive 8]

Which day is Airspeed day? And how long is the waiting list for 8-way?

Blues,
Dave

"I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!"
(drink Mountain Dew)

[grue 1]

Does that apply to debit, or just credit?

cavete terrae.

[Elisha 1]

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Does that apply to debit, or just credit?

Go hit yourself again.

[grue 1]

cavete terrae.

[NWFlyer 2]

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Does that apply to debit, or just credit?

Go hit yourself again.

Go read some of grue's previous posts before you knock him. He's a hell of a lot smarter about money than I was in college. I give him props for budgeting/saving for this trip.

[Remster 30]

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And how long is the waiting list for 8-way?

I dont think its long at all since I got 2 friends from the UK who dont post much on it this AM.

Remster

[Elisha 1]

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Does that apply to debit, or just credit?

Go hit yourself again.

I give him props for budgeting/saving for this trip.

Yes! That is to be commended....but my comment regarding plastic stands.

[livendive 8]

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And how long is the waiting list for 8-way?

I dont think its long at all since I got 2 friends from the UK who dont post much on it this AM.

Hmmm, maybe I'll just swoop your slot when you end up sick that day.

Blues,
Dave

"I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!"
(drink Mountain Dew)

[bbarnhouse 0]

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Does that apply to debit, or just credit?

Both. You are better off using the ATM in the bar for a $2.00 charge.

[genoyamamoto 0]

I'll be there on the 29th. Where do I sign up?

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I need a favor!!
Please...PUHLEEEZ ask Gasson to jump!
He has been whining at me for days about how few of the dropzone.com folks ask him to jump at this boogie.
Now granted he is a little shy, but I promise you he really does want to jump with anyone that would have him!
He has 4 rigs all ready to go so he can make just about every load, and he isn't a bad skydiver...really!
Anybody?

Gotta go... plaything needs to spank me
Feel the hate...
Photos here

[bbarnhouse 0]

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I'll be there on the 29th. Where do I sign up

No sign up required...just grab and go!

[shall555 0]

I would get an *enormous* kick out of jumping with Greg Gasson -- it's just that it's so early on the learning curve for me with FF that it'd be a waste of his expertise, I'm afraid. ( I'm still just trying to learn to sit without looking like a marble in a blender. )

I'm completely in awe of that guy...

shall

[bbarnhouse 0]

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I would get an *enormous* kick out of jumping with Greg Gasson -- it's just that it's so early on the learning curve for me with FF that it'd be a waste of his expertise, I'm afraid. ( I'm still just trying to learn to sit without looking like a marble in a blender. )

I'm completely in awe of that guy...

And that is exactly why you SHOULD jumpwith him!!! Get on it!

[shall555 0]

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And that is exactly why you SHOULD jumpwith him!!! Get on it!

Ok. I'm on it. How do I get my name officially on that list ? I'll be jumping the 27th and 28th.

You'll all recognize me: I'm the short, funny-looking guy with few skills.

shall

[NtheSeaOrSky 0]

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You'll all recognize me: I'm the short, funny-looking guy with few skills.

needle-haystack

Life is not fair and there are no guarantees...

[grue 1]

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You'll all recognize me: I'm the short, funny-looking guy with few skills.

needle-haystack

Replace short with tall, and you've got me!

cavete terrae.

[NWFlyer 2]

Betsy, is there going to be some easy way to identify the folks that are providing these organizing/coaching services? As a relative noob, I'm not sure I'd recognize all of these folks on sight, but I'd sure like to take advantage of the chance to jump with them. Is there a tent? Particular location? Listen for announcements? Find you and make you introduce me?

"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

[vdschoor 0]

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Betsy, is there going to be some easy way to identify the folks that are providing these organizing/coaching services?

Here are the pics of Greg Gasson and Omar http://www.skydiveaz.com/_filmoffice_data/filmoffice_aerialstunts.html

As for airspeed, just check out their website and you can find all the members on there..

[grue 1]

Those of you that have stayed in the bunkhouse and/or team trailers, would you suggest I bring my own sleeping bag & pillow, or just use the stuff there?

Betsy: If I wanna use the stuff there, do you guys need to knwo in advance, and is it extra cost?

cavete terrae.

[NWFlyer 2]

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As for airspeed, just check out their website and you can find all the members on there..

Hey, I'm the one who asked an Airspeed member (who was wearing an Airspeed rig at the time, though it wasn't at Eloy) "Are you actually on Airspeed or do you just have one of their old rigs?"

I'm notoriously bad at recognizing people from their photos. I did manage to figure out who the members of Airspeed were the last time I was at Eloy, so maybe I'll figure it out this time as well.

[bbarnhouse 0]

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Betsy: If I wanna use the stuff there, do you guys need to knwo in advance, and is it extra cost

Its included in the room charge and generally left in the room.

Dropzone.com has their own tent and Gasson comes by often. You can't miss his rig tho...electric blue, orange and yellow.

[Remster 30]

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"Are you actually on Airspeed or do you just have one of their old rigs?"

And I'll bet whomever it was, he/she got a good laugh at it!

Remster

[bbarnhouse 0]

A few changes ...
Holiday Boogie 2005 Seminars/Events/ Specialty Jumps



Seminars: 7:00 PM


Dec 26 Freefly Basics– Omar Alhegelan- Main Hangar

Dec 27 Bonfire and hot dog roast- no seminar

Dec 28 Performing your best – Kirk Verner Main Hangar

Dec 29 Camera flying -Greg Gasson - Main Hangar
* Tunnel Party 8:00– SkyVenture

Dec 30 Tunnel fun @ SkyVenture Arizona

Dec 31 Recognizing the artist in you – McGowan
Dec 31 New Years Eve Party 9:00 PM - Main Hangar

Specialty

High Altitude Jumps December 27 & 31
*You must attend the briefing. Listen for announcements for location and time. Manifest day of. Cost: $32.00 to 21k

Airspeed Day/Dropzone.com December 28 meet in hanger 7:00AM

Cross Country– December 31st Sunset load only
You must meet with your plane Captain no later than 4:30 ready to go.
If you want to be on the same aircraft as your friends, you need to manifest together. We will manifest the DC-3 first followed by Otters, Skyvans, KingAir
It is a good idea to carry a cell phone with you. Plan to land off the DZ.


Night Jump– December 31 only
*You must attend the briefing. Listen for announcements for location and time. Manifest day of. Cost: Slot + $8.00 cash
Requirements: This is a zero moon night and is the worst night of the year to have an injury. This is a high risk jump.
Requirements: Minimum 2 night jumps, 200 jump minimum, 50 jumps under current canopy within the last six months. You must also have the following items for this jump: Flash light, whistle, 2 chem lights.


For those on the Airspeed Day jumps, please put your name on the back of your tickets and bring them to me prior to the begining of jumping day on the 28th.
Thanks all!

[Remster 30]

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This is a zero moon night and is the worst night of the year to have an injury.

Sounds like a plan!

Remster