Clownburner 0 #1 January 18, 2004 I can't miss enough work to go to both of them... Which one should I go to?? I went to Rantoul last year and had a blast, but I've heard great things about Lost Prarie...7CP#1 | BTR#2 | Payaso en fuego Rodriguez "I want hot chicks in my boobies!"- McBeth Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 20 #2 January 18, 2004 There is a week between them this year... do both Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Clownburner 0 #3 January 18, 2004 It's not the travel delay, I just can't quit my job yet. 7CP#1 | BTR#2 | Payaso en fuego Rodriguez "I want hot chicks in my boobies!"- McBeth Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Unstable 9 #4 January 18, 2004 I've heard amazing things about Lost Prarie - but how can it, or any other boogie for that matter (Yes, even Couch Freaks), Compare against Rantoul??? WFFC 2004!!!!=========Shaun ========== Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #5 January 18, 2004 Well lets see.. Lost prairie is situated in a beatuiful mountain valley 45 miles from the nearest large town of Kalispel Montana, It is near the most remote brewrey in America ( Lang Creek maker of Skydiver Blondehttp://www.langcreekbrewery.com/story.html) ITs a hell of a party and a bunch of people jump too The lake at the foot of the road is several miles long and very deep with Lake Trout ( bigones.. I will be draggin my 25' cabin cruiser over) Oh and the water Temp was 75 degrees and the water is crystal clear. Last year there were about 500 jumpers.. and the airplanes from Skydive Arizona were there to provide the rides. Day time temps were warm in the 90's and one day were up to 104 degrees but the humidity is very low (30% unlike the 90 % in the Midwest in the summer) and by the time the sun goes down it drops into the 50's at night....good sleeping after partying. The showers are adequate and its pretty much a camping out kind of boogie. Some people brought campers or trailers but many were just in their tents. I will be going to LP again and there were some DZ.Com types there but I think I counted less than 10.. then again at that time I did not know that many.. now I know a lot more. Perhaps more opf you will come join us in the mountians for a good party.. smoked salmon and a HELL of a party with a lot of very good people. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WFFC 1 #6 January 18, 2004 QuoteWhich one should I go to?? I'm biased so I won't vote... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
moodyskydiver 0 #7 January 18, 2004 I've never been to LP but I seem to recall screaming praises favoring WFFC last year. "...just an earthbound misfit, I." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #8 January 18, 2004 I'm in the same boat. I did WFFC 2002. It was TOO much fun. Great jumps....great parties.....great people. However....I haven't seen my house in Montana since November 2000. I'm jonesing for a trip down the river and some 3+Lb rainbows. Definately having a hard time deciding. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Unstable 9 #9 January 18, 2004 I vote For WFFC 2004!! Oh, Damn, Looks like I already voted & posted already. Well, I still say Rantoul.=========Shaun ========== Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cocheese 0 #10 January 18, 2004 I'd say L.P. because you haven't been there yet and it is closer. It's more of a nature trip than a carnival like Rantoul. Lp may seem mellow compared to Rantoul. Tough call but go get Lost... you'll be glad you did. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DBCOOPER 5 #11 January 18, 2004 QuoteIt's more of a nature trip than a carnival like Rantoul That is an understatement.If I had to chose,LP for me.Replying to: Re: Stall On Jump Run Emergency Procedure? by billvon If the plane is unrecoverable then exiting is a very very good idea. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyangel2 2 #12 January 18, 2004 QuoteQuoteWhich one should I go to?? I'm biased so I won't vote... I too work the Convention, so I'm biased and can't vote. But, I was thinking of heading to LP this year for a few days since there was a longer break between the two. Mind you, it would be just so I can see what LP is all about. It's a dirty job, traveling around and being an "event" jumper, but someone's got to do itMay 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
Snowwhite 0 #13 January 18, 2004 QuoteQuoteQuoteWhich one should I go to?? I'm biased so I won't vote... I too work the Convention, so I'm biased and can't vote. But, I was thinking of heading to LP this year for a few days since there was a longer break between the two. Mind you, it would be just so I can see what LP is all about. It's a dirty job, traveling around and being an "event" jumper, but someone's got to do it ooo, take me with you!! Bernice and I just HATE that part of our job, visiting other dz's and volunteering at various boogies throughout the year!skydiveTaylorville.org freefallbeth@yahoo.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyyhi 0 #14 January 18, 2004 Well, I am voting for lost prairie. . .but mainly because it will probably be my first "Away" boogie and I thought WFFC might be a bit much for this newbie. . .besides. . .I love fish. . .________________________________________ Take risks not to escape life… but to prevent life from escaping. ~ A bumper sticker at the DZ FGF #6 Darcy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #15 January 18, 2004 I haven't been to either, but it seems logical to me for you to go to LP this year since you've already been to WFFC. Then next year you can make your decision based off your own experiences, not other people's. Eveyone looks for different things in a boogie. What's a plus to you may be a minus to someone else.She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyangel2 2 #16 January 18, 2004 Quoteooo, take me with you!! Bernice and I just HATE that part of our job, visiting other dz's and volunteering at various boogies throughout the year! Yeah right, like Don would let go of you two that close to the Convention.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
sunshine 2 #17 January 18, 2004 Check out Lost Prairie. You've been to Rantoul, so try something different. I guess i'm lucky cause i'm able to make both this year. I'll see ya at whichever one you choose. ___________________________________________ meow I get a Mike hug! I get a Mike hug! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingnut 0 #18 January 18, 2004 i'm not sure i might try to make both def going to wffc but might try to make it up to lp for a weekend... have to see how the vacaytion is holding out around that time.... ______________________________________ "i have no reader's digest version" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snowwhite 0 #19 January 19, 2004 QuoteQuoteooo, take me with you!! Bernice and I just HATE that part of our job, visiting other dz's and volunteering at various boogies throughout the year! Yeah right, like Don would let go of you two that close to the Convention. Naw, he doesn't arrive til a couple of days later, so he'll never know!!skydiveTaylorville.org freefallbeth@yahoo.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RevJim 0 #20 January 19, 2004 Well, you did go to the WFFC last year, but I didn't get a chance to meet you. Duh, WFFC. It's where all the cool kids will be.It's your life, live it! Karma RB#684 "Corcho", ASK#60, Muff#3520, NCB#398, NHDZ#4, C-33989, DG#1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Remster 30 #21 January 19, 2004 And lets not mention the Herc boogie and Espace!Remster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NoShitThereIWas 0 #22 January 19, 2004 I aked myself the same question last summer and chose Rantoul. I have to say, I was NOT disappointed. Hoping to make it out again this summer in 2004. I have heard great things about LP, too. I'll make it out there one of these days, I think I'll try and get a little better first at my fly fishing skills though cause I'm not going to Montana in the summer without a fly fishing pole Roy Bacon: "Elvises, light your fires." Sting: "Be yourself no matter what they say." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bobsled92 0 #23 January 19, 2004 I am going to RANTOUL based on distance. I would love to try Lost Prairie, an experience that could be more my style._______________________________ If I could be a Super Hero, I chose to be: "GRANT-A-CLAUS". and work 365 days a Year. http://www.hangout.no/speednews/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingnut 0 #24 January 19, 2004 okay just lokd at a map... lp is only about 700 miles from me... only have to go through idaho and 3/4 of montana to get there...... might have to take 4 days vacation and drive up and sat for a couple days... ______________________________________ "i have no reader's digest version" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #25 January 19, 2004 Quote And lets not mention the Herc boogie and Espace! SHUSH FRENCHIE!!!!!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
