turtlespeed 226 #1 October 14, 2003 Are there any DZ's close to Orlando? I'll be there 2, 3, & 4 November, but I have the rest of the week off after that. I have to purchase my ticket, so I need to know if it is prudent to stay a few more days.I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chopchop 0 #2 October 14, 2003 Titusville, Z-Hills, Deland.. Lake Wales.. um... I think there are more but I haven't even gotten past Deland and Z-Hills yet.. chopchop gotta go... Plaything needs a spanking.. Lotsa Pictures Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 226 #3 October 14, 2003 I'm not going to have transportation...So I figure a cab ride could cost some jumps.I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunnydee123 0 #4 October 14, 2003 Of course you should stay the extra few days and if you feel like driving a little, come to Sebastian and play over the gorgeous intercoastal..............and you can come see my new suit in the sky Dreams become reality, one choice at a time... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflygoddess 0 #5 October 14, 2003 Well the best thing for you to do would be to fly to Phoenix instead or at least on those days off you have and I will pick you up and "take you" to "jump" in Eloy. Oh yes and did you tell your boss as well that you must go to the holiday boogie? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 226 #6 October 14, 2003 Working on the Eloy thing. But it's not looking good at the moment. Seems like this guy named Senor Ity has the same vacatiuon time as I do. Funny thing is, he's going to take the rest of the office with him when he goes and some one has to stay and work. I'm still lobbying for at least one day off so that I can do the weekend thing.I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkydiveNFlorida 0 #7 October 14, 2003 The 'bytch boogie' will still be goin' on in Sebastian on the 2nd. I think everyting is about the same distance from Orlando, so you have your pick of what you wanna do. Angela. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ron 10 #8 October 14, 2003 If ya want ot go to Zhills...I might be able to arange a ride....If you plan on flying out of TPA...I can easily arange that (I work at the TPA airport)"No free man shall ever be debarred the use of arms." -- Thomas Jefferson, Thomas Jefferson Papers, 334 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 226 #9 October 14, 2003 QuoteThe 'bytch boogie' will still be goin' on in Sebastian on the 2nd. I think everyting is about the same distance from Orlando, so you have your pick of what you wanna do. Angela. 2nd third and fourth I have tunnel camp. I just bought the tickets and I arrive in Orlando on the first at 920 pm, I am leaving Orlando on Friday the 7th at 12:10 in the after noon. I'll be staying close to the tunnel 2, 3, and 4 but I have my options open for the 5th and 6th...any suggestions would be very welcome.I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #10 October 14, 2003 You have a good 45 min to an hour in every direction to get to a dz from the tunnel. I'm sorry to say I can't help you out because I'll have my kids that week. I don't know of too many people who go to the dz during the week from Orlando, but I'll let you know if I think of someone.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
turtlespeed 226 #11 October 14, 2003 It looks like I'll have to breakdown and get a car...I think I'd rather have transportation anyway. It could always double as a hotel room. Sky Mamma, thanks, I wish i could jump with you... SunnyDee, It would be great to see you in your new suit doing your head down. Ron, I hope to get to see you as well. I really want to see EVERYONE and buy y'all a beer. Now if November would just get here....I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #12 October 14, 2003 Too bad they don't just leave the big fan on at night, or you could just lay back and have a big comfy air bed. Although I'm sure it'd fuck with you when you woke up in the dark, in freefall and with no rig on.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 226 #13 October 14, 2003 QuoteToo bad they don't just leave the big fan on at night, or you could just lay back and have a big comfy air bed. Although I'm sure it'd fuck with you when you woke up in the dark, in freefall and with no rig on.I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 226 #14 October 14, 2003 That would be a shock....oh dude...it'd be like in my bed, but no bed...and wake up in freefall for real....that would be interesting....in the middle of a night jump too.I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyangel2 2 #15 October 14, 2003 Last I heard from my friend that works at the tunnel, the tunnel runs 24-7. Things may have slowed down with Nationals starting.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
turtlespeed 226 #16 October 14, 2003 24-7 Wow. Wouldn't get much sleep.I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #17 October 14, 2003 Really? I didn't know that, although it makes sense. Heh, learn something new everyday, huh?--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kimgriffin 0 #18 October 15, 2003 If you want to come to DeLand from the Orlando airport there is a shuttle that costs $22 one way. Well, it doesn't take you to the DZ but a few miles a way to a local hotel. You could call the DZ to see if someone can come pick you up or a cab from there would be very cheap. The shuttle is called Dotts. YOu find it at the Orlando airport on the level where all the buses are located. Just ask someone which parking bay is for Dotts. If you want to make a reservation, their phone number is 800 231 1965. The Skydive DeLand # is 386 738 3539. They are running the super otter and porter right now. They have a Sky Van but I have not seen it out in the past few weeks. There are also a few skydivers who have "team" houses so you don't have to pay the big bucks for a hotel. The cost is usually $15/day and you have your own room and use of the entire house. There aren't many teams visiting right now so I'm sure there is room. Have fun! ~Kim-Kimberly Griffin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 226 #19 October 15, 2003 That sounds awesome. I can't wait. I am definately going to visit at least one DZ, I just don't know where I'm going. Deland would be great, and Lake Wales sounds fun too, then there's sebastian, and so many others...heh...kinda like a kid in a candy store, but you can only pick one.I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bodypilot90 0 #20 October 15, 2003 yep the locals are a bit spoiled Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VanillaSkyGirl 6 #21 October 16, 2003 Quote2nd third and fourth I have tunnel camp. OH MY GOD!!! Which camp are you participating in? I have just signed up myself today, but I have been quietly planning a tunnel trip for weeks. I will also be there during those dates... I wonder if we will be in the same group. Also, what hotel are you staying in? You must PM me ASAP!!! I am leaving on Thursday evening, but if you want to visit a nearby DZ in the day... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marcandalysse 0 #22 October 16, 2003 y'all should drop by zhills if you can still stand up after vibrating inside the wind tunnel for 3 days...that's a lot of sitting in there...how many slots do you actually fly a day? all these posts about nite life afterwards....zhills always fun on most weekends, orlando has some good music on occasion, but tampa Ybor City rocks for blocks! "The reason angels can fly is that they take themselves so lightly." --GK Chesterton Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arlo 0 #23 October 16, 2003 i'll be working there (tunnel) on that mon-tues (3rd/4th), so i'll check the schedule and see if anyone from the hills will be there. if so, maybe you can catch a ride with them back to the dz. if not, then a car would be the best bet...if you're going to the hills. VSG: sounds like both of you are in the 2nd airspeed camp that weekend. be prepared for an early morning and long days. bring ibuprofen and a heating pad. arlo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 226 #24 October 16, 2003 "Your transaction has been successfully processed for Airspeed camp AA57: " I am so psyched! I already went to Sams and got the big industrial size Advil, and alrady have some aleve. Heating pad....oh yeah, gotta go get one of those. The web site says to start streching now, but it doesn't say how. I definately want to go to a DZ thursday, and maybe stay until friday. It's looking like Deland will be my best bet though, with the Dotts thing and all.I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VanillaSkyGirl 6 #25 October 16, 2003 Quote"Your transaction has been successfully processed for Airspeed camp AA57: " Oh my! That is what I am going to be attending...! It's so cool that Arlo will be there, too! I'm nervous that I may truly suck and look like a fool in that tunnel, but I am so very excited about how much I will learn and achieve!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
