GravityGirl 0 #1 June 7, 2005 In another thread, ChopChop mentioned that our DZ was overtaken by a brush fire. From the time we called for an evacuation to the time the flames were too close for comfort, the entire pro shop was loaded into cars and RVs. Every time I picked up another box, there was another jumper there ready to grab and run. When everyone ran for their gear, I figured they would grab their rig and load it in their car to get the hell out of Dodge. But most jumpers stayed and helped the DZ load tandem and student gear into the planes, move the fuel truck, relocate my entire store, and of course evacuate the beer from the fridge! We all sat down at the other end of the airport watching the hanger engulfed in thick smoke. I had my moments of emotion. But mostly I was blown away at what a cool group of people I hang out with. Then when the flames were out and we returned to the hanger, the same drunked group loaded everything right back where it was... mostly..... Damn. THANK YOU SO MUCH. I love you fuckers! And yes. I'll put beer in the fridge! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Peace and Blue Skies! Bonnie ==>Gravity Gear! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #2 June 7, 2005 That's badass, as I've found the majority of skydivers out there are really kind and caring people deep down(even if they don't always act like that). Ok, I'm a bit confused, was the hanger burned down or just scorched or what?--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyangel2 2 #3 June 7, 2005 JP called me Sunday night and told me about all the excitement. Glad to hear things are okay.May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds. - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GravityGirl 0 #4 June 7, 2005 The landing area was scorched right up the the road in front of the hanger. The hanger is still there. It's perfect. While we were watching the fire from a safe distance the hanger was not visible through the smoke blowing directly into it in 25 mph winds. I mean a lot of smoke. It was pretty scarry. But it was all just "stuff" in there. My daughter and husband and I were al together, and that's all that really matter, right? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Peace and Blue Skies! Bonnie ==>Gravity Gear! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybytch 273 #5 June 7, 2005 QuoteMy daughter and husband and I were al together, and that's all that really matter, right? Yes, that's all that really matters. Glad to hear everybody and everything came through it okay. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
