FunBobby 0 #1 July 26, 2004 What a weekend!!!! Skydive San Diego held a weekend boogie, an awesome blowout to celebrate the completion of the new facilities and new look of the dropzone. Folks jumping at SSD have always been able to enjoy spectacular scenery, cool temperatures, and steady breezes in the landing area, and the DZ’s facelift has tremendously added to its appearance. DZO Andy Witcomb, who acquired the DZ in January of this year, has been continually upgrading and improving the amenities and offerings on the DZ. Since his taking the helm, the DZ has seen the addition of a bunkhouse, team rooms, full bathrooms and showers, a new humongous covered and carpeted packing and creeping area, and new landscaping. It all looked great for the boogie. The atmosphere was just brimming with good vibes, energy, and excitement. Or was that the free Red Bull? David and Gia helped out the Icarus folks with demo canopies and Gatorz sunglasses at one end of the packing area. The PA system cranked out tunes as Alex, Eneri, Logan, Kim, and Maisha kept all the planes turning - Mike and Jeremy flew the Super Otter and the Caravan, and for the weekend, Andy hired a helicopter that continually took jumpers up for those very unique jumps. There was great skydiving all the way around - Gregg Fahrenbruch and Lou Lastra did some really good LO’ing with the RW players, while freefliers enjoyed jumps organized by Team Evolution’s Wyatt Drewes and Brett Willard; Matt Lewis led a tracking dive here and there, and Dusty from Icarus got some hybrids together. A 4way team showed up to enjoy the climate and great jumps; team Guano spent the weekend “training.” Okay, they did train, but to us, it was just amazing to watch their video debriefs jump after jump. Yeah, someday, I’d like to be able to freefly like that. You know what? Normal ops continued, too. Jen Brennan taught a first jump course, and all AFF students jumped in the afternoon; Andre, Nick, JJ, Greg, and Johnny kept the tandems going; Dave, JJ, Nick, and Patrick shot video. Minea kept the packers moving. The end of the day found skydivers on some very cool sunset loads. Lou got the RW folks together on a 15 way, which Alex said looked really cool from her vantage point on the deck. The freefliers, too, got a big way jump in, and the smiles and cheers when they landed let everyone know that their jump and gone well. The party continued well into the night. Dinner was served after everyone had packed up after the last load and wet their throats a little; Mark made some great chili, and we had catered food and beer from some local watering hole with good chicken wings and some sort of owl as their mascot. A couple of gals from that establishment came out to help serve. Eric from Pacific Beach’s Tavern at the Beach had long ago set up a team room - uhhh, I think of it more as a “Tavern at the DZ” room - and he, Doug, and Nancy were offering a few beverages from their huge stash. Gia and Dave had brought jello shots - evil!!!!!! I seem to remember someone making flavored martinis, too; they turned out to be very popular. In the packing area, Dave cranked out the tunes and everyone cut some rug. There were reports of some wacky dude in a blue shirt bouncing around the floor and the whole DZ like a bottle rocket without a stick. Anyone know who that was? At some point, I think I remember a whole bunch of people calling my name - and then the music on the stereo stopped and everyone started singing!!!?!?!?! Happy Birthday or something. And then things got weird. The whole world was whirling and tumbling around wildly, and my feet weren’t touching the ground. 7, 14, 21, 28…… The revelry kept going well into the wee hours of the morning; folks finally found respite in the bunkhouse or the camping areas out back. Sunday found us waking up to much of the same as before as far as jumping goes; some very wisely took it easy, nursing wounds and hangovers sustained from the previous night’s celebration. Still, good jumping continued until sunset again, at which time the staffs of the DZ and the Tavern took a photo and mobbed Chappie to help him celebrate his 100th jump, which he did that day. Pieing? We’re not talking cheap whipped cream on paper plate “pies” - there were cheesecake, chocolate mouse, chocolate cake, and all other sorts of real pies that got smashed into his face before he was doused with beer and an icewater bath befitting Bill Parcels. Said Aubrey, "Sh*t, there's no way I'm doing my 100th jump here." Yeeeeeeeeeaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!! What a great weekend - energetic, fun, and safe to boot. What an awesome dropzone. Thanks Andy, and too many others who made this boogie such a huge success and made this DZ the class operation it is now. Any jumpers in the Southern California ought to have a look at this terrific DZ!! FunBobby Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACMESkydiver 0 #2 July 26, 2004 Man I need to head south for the winter!!! ~Jaye Do not believe that possibly you can escape the reward of your action. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FunBobby 0 #3 July 26, 2004 More pictures - By the way, I have reduced these in size and resolution significantly to attach them. If anyone wants any of these at full size and quality, email me. Pictures: - Brett Willard from Team Evolution swoops the landing area - Amy and Dave buckle into the helo before takeoff - Matt, Taz, and Leon suit up before a freefly jump - Jessica and Adria from Team Perigee take a break from training to enjoy some fun freeflying - A member of Team Guano carves near the blads FunBobby Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GiaKrembs 0 #4 July 26, 2004 WAIT... just wait a minute here Bobby - you are missing the best pictures from the evening.... the ones of you hanging upside down. I think it only fair if you are posting pictures of everyone else, we should get to see a shot of you in your glory. BTW, Happy Birthday wishes to you again!!! I'm at your disposal anytime you need me to hang onto your belongings! Ciao for now, g Raddest ho this side of Jersey #1 - rest in peace brother Beth lost her cherry and I missed it .... you want access to it, but you don't want to break it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FunBobby 0 #5 July 26, 2004 Quotebest pictures from the evening.... the ones of you hanging upside down. I think it only fair if you are posting pictures of everyone else, we should get to see a shot of you in your glory. Huh? I have no recollection whatsoever of that. Quote BTW, Happy Birthday wishes to you again!!! Thank you. I'm still wolfing down Motrin, too. Good meeting you guys. QuoteI'm at your disposal anytime you need me to hang onto your belongings! Sure you haven't seen my cell phone? You know, the battery was fully charged that night; it was, in fact, on at some point, and now I immediately get my voice mail when I try to call it. Methinks that sometime in the evening, my trusty cellphone met its demise. Oh well. Thanks, though, for not killing me with the shooters. And oh by the way, thank you for playing Florence Nightengale during the evening, tending to the sick and injured Cheers FunBobby Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VanillaSkyGirl 6 #6 July 26, 2004 Happy Belated birthday, Bobby! SoCal ROCKS, doesn't it? Quote And oh by the way, thank you for playing Florence Nightengale during the evening, tending to the sick and injured Ohhh...Gia is such an angel. (Love you, girlie!) Spencer is HERE & spent Saturday here in LA. We totally thought about you and Dave & jello shots at SDSD, though, and were with you two in spirit. (Fyi, yes, my cast is still on...but not for long!) xoxoxo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites GiaKrembs 0 #7 July 26, 2004 __________________________ Ohhh...Gia is such an angel ___________________________ I don't know about that, I think my mom would beg to differ Awwww shucks, thanks Miss Rosa!!! Sure did miss your cute self! Figured you were catching up with Spencer. SDSD is great, and Andy really goes out of his way to make it happen for everyone! Aubrey did a phat hybrid dive with the evolution peeps ++ Diana rodeo'd him.... he was a bit nervous, but it went off very well. The video turned out awesome, and from what I hear they got some great pics. Everyone had such a good time playing with him in the sky - I hope he enjoyed it as much! ciao for now, g Edited for Aubrey ~ ((((((((HUGS)))))) Raddest ho this side of Jersey #1 - rest in peace brother Beth lost her cherry and I missed it .... you want access to it, but you don't want to break it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites atsaubrey 0 #8 July 26, 2004 Your right!! SSD absolutley rocks! I am totally amazed at all the work they have done. I will definately be heading back down there. As the others have said YOU NEED TO CHECK IT OUT! Oh and Gia, I wasn't all that nervous (just wanted it to work) and yes the pics are incredible! I'd post a pic but hopefully you'll all see it in Parachutist."GOT LEAD?" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Shark 0 #9 July 26, 2004 Dude, happy bday! Better get up to 'Snore sometime... not enough Pinoy Phlyers, 'cept me! Check six, Shark out. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites GeeeeeeFly 0 #10 July 26, 2004 Awsome... I was totally impressed with seeing how much our little DZ has changed. Having been jumping there for the past three years I was amazed at how much effort went into that place for the boogie... I am torn telling people about it because I enjoy the small DZ atmosphere, it is a little oasis for skydivers that very few know about.... Thanks Andy P.S. Aubrey, I want to jump with you, I remember when you were a student down there and our small group of freeflyers were all waiting for the day to jump with you... ~G~ "The edge ... there is no honest way to explain it because the only people who know where it is are those that have gone over" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites FunBobby 0 #11 July 27, 2004 Rosa, Mark, Gia, et al, thanks for the good wishes. This bday was memorable to say the least. Man, my legs hurt. Yeah, SSD is really awesome. Great scenery, great climate, awesome DZ, better people, and for those with any sort of ankle ailments, past or present, nota bene: steady, predictable winds and no turbulence - great flying and smooth landing conditions. Hmmmmm. For Gia, pics. Thanks for taking them, I think. Pics: - Gia and Alex help Dave pick out a good flavor or 5, whilst Wyatt hoists Diana in behind the scenes. - Tim and others get jiggy with it - 2 lovely servers (Is one of them Nick's sister? Is that why he was acting so funny?) wishing me a Happy Birthday - Well, as much as I tried, I couldn't get the jello shot to go using only my tongue. There has to be a way. I've done it, I think - Our DZO, always ready to offer sage advice and mentorship, deomnstrates proper jello shot technique with some help FunBobby Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites FunBobby 0 #12 July 27, 2004 Mark - Thanks, and roger that. (Chaff, flares . . . continue) Pinoy jumpers? Hah!!! You know, if you and I made a skydive together, you know what we'd have? (Say with your best native accent) A pair o' pliers. More pictures..... - Gia and me .... me after about half a dozen jello shots - Getting jiggy with the Icarus flygirls - One of our lovely servers offers to fetch a cold one - Nice shirt, chappie. It matches the Hooters girls' outfits. What a coincidence! I really don't know if they were impressed, so stop asking. FunBobby Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites ladyskydiver 0 #13 July 27, 2004 Happy Belated Birthday. Life is short! Break the rules! Forgive quickly! Kiss slowly! Love truly, Laugh uncontrollably. And never regret anything that made you smile. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites FunBobby 0 #14 July 27, 2004 Guy, Here's a pic for you... - Guy and Katie, get a room! Oh, you're in a room. What? You want us to leave? - Big smiles from me, Katie, and Megan. Hmmm, I think this was after 7 jello shots, 3 of jager, a green martini or 2, and some beer. Some of the rest of you need to learn to hold your liquor better, by the way. - Air_time - I really don't know what this one is about. Did you take this, Gia? It looks like I'm doing head down and sit fly transitions or something, but there's no rig on my back and it looks like it's at night. Is this trick photography or something? FunBobby Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Shark 0 #15 July 27, 2004 QuoteMark - Thanks, and roger that. (Chaff, flares . . . continue) Pinoy jumpers? Hah!!! You know, if you and I made a skydive together, you know what we'd have? (Say with your best native accent) A pair o' pliers. Yo, took 2 different Pinays on tandems yesterday... Only one of them threw up. (Possibly from the way I looked.) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites FunBobby 0 #16 July 27, 2004 Aubrey - Glad you had a good time. Good seeing you again; sorry I didn't get to jump with you, but I was hurting slightly on Sunday. 100th jump recognitions are neat, aren't they? Clicky FunBobby Edited for typo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites atsaubrey 0 #17 July 27, 2004 I have seen some pie-ings, but come on, you guys down south are brutal!"GOT LEAD?" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites FunBobby 0 #18 July 27, 2004 QuoteI have seen some pie-ings, but come on, you guys down south are brutal! Thank you. FunBobby Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites blazetailman 0 #19 July 28, 2004 Thanks for a great weekend to all the folks at Skydive San Diego, Guano was treated like kings. We got a lot of good training in and we did get a chance to sneak a few fun jumps in.www.canopyflightcenter.com www.skydivesac.com www.guanofreefly.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites blazetailman 0 #20 July 28, 2004 And thanks to Lou for borrwing his rig to keep us in the air for training. See attached." When good canopies go bad"www.canopyflightcenter.com www.skydivesac.com www.guanofreefly.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites FunBobby 0 #21 July 28, 2004 Thanks for the pics - great shots! Looks like you did get a few fun jumps in. From one among the masses of fun jumpers, it was great having you guys around for the weekend. Lots of jumpers, RW and freefliers alike, expressed amazement just watching your video debriefs. Glad you had a good time, and good luck training and at Nationals. Cheers - FunBobby Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites flyana3 0 #22 July 28, 2004 What a fun weekend. Thanks to everyone for making it happen and thanks for all the fun jumps! And most of all thank you to my awesome fiance, lover, best friend, coach, mentor, teacher, and last weekend my packer...Wyat Drewes. I love you! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites flyana3 0 #23 July 28, 2004 These are cool too. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Evelyn 0 #24 July 28, 2004 I've never jumped anywhere but Perris, but once I get my own gear in about 6 - 8 weeks I will venture out to other DZ's. Since my parents live in SD and I visit them every month I will probably try to jump at a San Diego DZ. I've met some people from SD who were very friendly. Hope everyone is that nice. It would be nice if in a couple months when I get ready to jump in SD I could look up people from DZ.com to jump with. Life is either a daring adventure or nothing ~ Helen Keller Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites FunBobby 0 #25 July 28, 2004 QuoteWhat a fun weekend. Thanks to everyone for making it happen and thanks for all the fun jumps! Thank you, Diana, Wyat, Brett, Amy, Dusty, et al from Icarus. It's great having you guys around. Your energy and enthusiasm are as contagious as they are refreshing, and everyone on the DZ benefits from the experience you bring and impart to all of us fun jumpers. See you this weekend. Cheers - FunBobby Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 Next Page 1 of 2 Join the conversation You can post now and register later. 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GiaKrembs 0 #7 July 26, 2004 __________________________ Ohhh...Gia is such an angel ___________________________ I don't know about that, I think my mom would beg to differ Awwww shucks, thanks Miss Rosa!!! Sure did miss your cute self! Figured you were catching up with Spencer. SDSD is great, and Andy really goes out of his way to make it happen for everyone! Aubrey did a phat hybrid dive with the evolution peeps ++ Diana rodeo'd him.... he was a bit nervous, but it went off very well. The video turned out awesome, and from what I hear they got some great pics. Everyone had such a good time playing with him in the sky - I hope he enjoyed it as much! ciao for now, g Edited for Aubrey ~ ((((((((HUGS)))))) Raddest ho this side of Jersey #1 - rest in peace brother Beth lost her cherry and I missed it .... you want access to it, but you don't want to break it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
atsaubrey 0 #8 July 26, 2004 Your right!! SSD absolutley rocks! I am totally amazed at all the work they have done. I will definately be heading back down there. As the others have said YOU NEED TO CHECK IT OUT! Oh and Gia, I wasn't all that nervous (just wanted it to work) and yes the pics are incredible! I'd post a pic but hopefully you'll all see it in Parachutist."GOT LEAD?" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shark 0 #9 July 26, 2004 Dude, happy bday! Better get up to 'Snore sometime... not enough Pinoy Phlyers, 'cept me! Check six, Shark out. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GeeeeeeFly 0 #10 July 26, 2004 Awsome... I was totally impressed with seeing how much our little DZ has changed. Having been jumping there for the past three years I was amazed at how much effort went into that place for the boogie... I am torn telling people about it because I enjoy the small DZ atmosphere, it is a little oasis for skydivers that very few know about.... Thanks Andy P.S. Aubrey, I want to jump with you, I remember when you were a student down there and our small group of freeflyers were all waiting for the day to jump with you... ~G~ "The edge ... there is no honest way to explain it because the only people who know where it is are those that have gone over" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FunBobby 0 #11 July 27, 2004 Rosa, Mark, Gia, et al, thanks for the good wishes. This bday was memorable to say the least. Man, my legs hurt. Yeah, SSD is really awesome. Great scenery, great climate, awesome DZ, better people, and for those with any sort of ankle ailments, past or present, nota bene: steady, predictable winds and no turbulence - great flying and smooth landing conditions. Hmmmmm. For Gia, pics. Thanks for taking them, I think. Pics: - Gia and Alex help Dave pick out a good flavor or 5, whilst Wyatt hoists Diana in behind the scenes. - Tim and others get jiggy with it - 2 lovely servers (Is one of them Nick's sister? Is that why he was acting so funny?) wishing me a Happy Birthday - Well, as much as I tried, I couldn't get the jello shot to go using only my tongue. There has to be a way. I've done it, I think - Our DZO, always ready to offer sage advice and mentorship, deomnstrates proper jello shot technique with some help FunBobby Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FunBobby 0 #12 July 27, 2004 Mark - Thanks, and roger that. (Chaff, flares . . . continue) Pinoy jumpers? Hah!!! You know, if you and I made a skydive together, you know what we'd have? (Say with your best native accent) A pair o' pliers. More pictures..... - Gia and me .... me after about half a dozen jello shots - Getting jiggy with the Icarus flygirls - One of our lovely servers offers to fetch a cold one - Nice shirt, chappie. It matches the Hooters girls' outfits. What a coincidence! I really don't know if they were impressed, so stop asking. FunBobby Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ladyskydiver 0 #13 July 27, 2004 Happy Belated Birthday. Life is short! Break the rules! Forgive quickly! Kiss slowly! Love truly, Laugh uncontrollably. And never regret anything that made you smile. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FunBobby 0 #14 July 27, 2004 Guy, Here's a pic for you... - Guy and Katie, get a room! Oh, you're in a room. What? You want us to leave? - Big smiles from me, Katie, and Megan. Hmmm, I think this was after 7 jello shots, 3 of jager, a green martini or 2, and some beer. Some of the rest of you need to learn to hold your liquor better, by the way. - Air_time - I really don't know what this one is about. Did you take this, Gia? It looks like I'm doing head down and sit fly transitions or something, but there's no rig on my back and it looks like it's at night. Is this trick photography or something? FunBobby Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shark 0 #15 July 27, 2004 QuoteMark - Thanks, and roger that. (Chaff, flares . . . continue) Pinoy jumpers? Hah!!! You know, if you and I made a skydive together, you know what we'd have? (Say with your best native accent) A pair o' pliers. Yo, took 2 different Pinays on tandems yesterday... Only one of them threw up. (Possibly from the way I looked.) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FunBobby 0 #16 July 27, 2004 Aubrey - Glad you had a good time. Good seeing you again; sorry I didn't get to jump with you, but I was hurting slightly on Sunday. 100th jump recognitions are neat, aren't they? Clicky FunBobby Edited for typo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
atsaubrey 0 #17 July 27, 2004 I have seen some pie-ings, but come on, you guys down south are brutal!"GOT LEAD?" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FunBobby 0 #18 July 27, 2004 QuoteI have seen some pie-ings, but come on, you guys down south are brutal! Thank you. FunBobby Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blazetailman 0 #19 July 28, 2004 Thanks for a great weekend to all the folks at Skydive San Diego, Guano was treated like kings. We got a lot of good training in and we did get a chance to sneak a few fun jumps in.www.canopyflightcenter.com www.skydivesac.com www.guanofreefly.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blazetailman 0 #20 July 28, 2004 And thanks to Lou for borrwing his rig to keep us in the air for training. See attached." When good canopies go bad"www.canopyflightcenter.com www.skydivesac.com www.guanofreefly.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FunBobby 0 #21 July 28, 2004 Thanks for the pics - great shots! Looks like you did get a few fun jumps in. From one among the masses of fun jumpers, it was great having you guys around for the weekend. Lots of jumpers, RW and freefliers alike, expressed amazement just watching your video debriefs. Glad you had a good time, and good luck training and at Nationals. Cheers - FunBobby Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyana3 0 #22 July 28, 2004 What a fun weekend. Thanks to everyone for making it happen and thanks for all the fun jumps! And most of all thank you to my awesome fiance, lover, best friend, coach, mentor, teacher, and last weekend my packer...Wyat Drewes. I love you! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyana3 0 #23 July 28, 2004 These are cool too. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Evelyn 0 #24 July 28, 2004 I've never jumped anywhere but Perris, but once I get my own gear in about 6 - 8 weeks I will venture out to other DZ's. Since my parents live in SD and I visit them every month I will probably try to jump at a San Diego DZ. I've met some people from SD who were very friendly. Hope everyone is that nice. It would be nice if in a couple months when I get ready to jump in SD I could look up people from DZ.com to jump with. Life is either a daring adventure or nothing ~ Helen Keller Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FunBobby 0 #25 July 28, 2004 QuoteWhat a fun weekend. Thanks to everyone for making it happen and thanks for all the fun jumps! Thank you, Diana, Wyat, Brett, Amy, Dusty, et al from Icarus. It's great having you guys around. Your energy and enthusiasm are as contagious as they are refreshing, and everyone on the DZ benefits from the experience you bring and impart to all of us fun jumpers. See you this weekend. Cheers - FunBobby Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
