SkydiveNFlorida 0 #1 August 28, 2003 I'm headed 2 z-hills this wknd, and the directions from yahoo maps seem to suck. Anyone know better directions than these? http://maps.yahoo.com/dd_result?ed=xTowJeV.wimQQVd6MsEKU7USFw--&csz=Plantation%2C+FL&country=us&tcsz=Zephyrhills%2C+Fl&tcountry=us tia! Angela. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #2 August 28, 2003 I know I found it just fine with the directions off their web site. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkydiveNFlorida 0 #3 August 28, 2003 I'm sure i'll find it. I guess I was kinda hoping for mostly highway directions. Seems like a lot of small roads. thx anyhow, tho. angela. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #4 August 28, 2003 QuoteI guess I was kinda hoping for mostly highway directions. Seems like a lot of small roads. Don't know where you are coming from........but from the North it's I-75 and then about 20-30 minutes worth of small roads through Z Hills. Like most DZ's it's in the middle of nowhere. You can't miss the Sunpath building though. Just make sure to have your windows rolled up and your doors locked as you tour Z Hills down town. I also suggest being armed...... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #5 August 28, 2003 Yep, use the directions off the website. There's no way you can avoid small roads getting to Z-hills.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
Squeak 17 #6 August 28, 2003 QuoteJust make sure to have your windows rolled up and your doors locked as you tour Z Hills down town. I also suggest being armed...... Oh that makes me sooo want to visit ZhilsYou are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkydiveNFlorida 0 #7 August 28, 2003 But, but,.... I'm coming from South, and looking at the map, it just looks so much more sensible to take 75 all the way. But, yet, it gives me directions from 95. grrr. Shit! I don't have a gun! lol! Angela. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #8 August 28, 2003 QuoteOh that makes me sooo want to visit Zhils No other rednecks in the world like Central Florida rednecks!!!!!! However, I was bought many a beer at the "Anchor Inn" one evening. In the heart of trailer park land. Does that tell anyone how cool I am????? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #9 August 28, 2003 QuoteShit! I don't have a gun! lol! I Freelance personal protection details for a VERY reasonable sum..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkydiveNFlorida 0 #10 August 28, 2003 nevermind. I did map from plantation to fort myers then fort myers to zhills and it ends up being 40 extra miles somehow *sigh*. Guess i'm stuck with city driving. Just get kinda nervous cuz i'll be driving at night and it sounds so confusing. Thanks all. Angela. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JeffD 0 #11 August 28, 2003 Take I-75north until exit 265 (fowler) exit east. Take fowler until it ends into (301) turn left head that way for ~14miles turn right at the light (chancey) and just follow that road as it winds around. It will hook to the left and just keep watching to the left and you will find it. If you get lost just try to find the ZepherHills airport and its all the way on the East side. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #12 August 28, 2003 Oh, don't listen to Clay, you'll be fine. Well, you may be more down south than I think you are. What about the Turnpike, will that work? I was mostly talking about once you get into the Lakeland area, you have to take small roads to actually get to the dz.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
SkydiveNFlorida 0 #13 August 28, 2003 QuoteQuoteShit! I don't have a gun! lol! I Freelance personal protection details for a VERY reasonable sum..... huh? And, unless the sum is VERY reasonable (ie, free) I really can't afford it. I'm spending all of my very little $$ at z-hills this wknd. .. . If I make it there alive that is. Angela Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stacy 0 #14 August 28, 2003 oh GOD dont' use those yahoo directions. you are in FT lauderdale area, right? I drive to ZHills from W Palm all the time. Go THIS way, you'll save yourself about an hour off that yahoo way. take the turnpike rfm wherever you are up to Yeehaw Junction (rte 60). Take 60 West to Bartow. At Bartow, you'll take 98 north/west towards lakeland. This kinda branches off once or twice, just pay attention to the signs, it's all labeled. After you go through lakeland you'll eventually come to a road sign that says "Zephyrhills" with an arrow. It shold be a left hand turn onto rte 54. Over the railroad tracks, make a left at your first light (Chancey Rd). On chancey you'll pass ZHills spring water, Sign for skydive city is on teh right hand side. you'll see the DZ from this road, it sits behind Sunpath and Tony Suits. dear god, do not take I4 from where you are. that's just lunacy. __ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #15 August 28, 2003 Quote If I make it there alive that is Oh GOOD LORD!!!!! I'm just kidding! The Rednecks are only bad if you wander into the Anchor Inn. You'll know to avoid it because it's in the middle of a bunch of trailer parks...... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkydiveNFlorida 0 #16 August 28, 2003 Thanks SO much, Stacy! I will definitely use your directions, instead!! (I knew the directions sounded crappy! ) Much appreciated:) Angela. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stacy 0 #17 August 28, 2003 clay, if you hadn't noticed, all of zephyrhills is a trailerpark. that's what makes it so wonderful! And why'd ya go to the anchor? the crystal is MUCH classier. and they just opened a bob evans or something like that. HA! __ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkydiveNFlorida 0 #18 August 28, 2003 QuoteQuote If I make it there alive that is Oh GOOD LORD!!!!! I'm just kidding! The Rednecks are only bad if you wander into the Anchor Inn. You'll know to avoid it because it's in the middle of a bunch of trailer parks...... I know, it's cool. I've been to z-hills, but i'd driven with friends from Deland so I don't know the way from here. Thanks! ! Angela. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #19 August 28, 2003 QuoteAnd why'd ya go to the anchor? the crystal is MUCH classier. I was just bored and in the mood for a dive bar. I'm the Biker Bar kinda guy!!! Besides....it worked out well....No kiddin I got several free beers in there. I had one of my military shirts on..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stacy 0 #20 August 28, 2003 the crystal is very much so a dive. there is no better word to describe it. come visit the hills this weekend and i'll take you to the no-windows crystal. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #21 August 28, 2003 Quotei'll take you to the no-windows crystal. I saw it.....just never made it in. Apoil and all the "Free Fly" crowd went out there one of the first nights I was there. I hadn't met them yet though..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
happythoughts 0 #22 August 28, 2003 Quote I'm the Biker Bar kinda guy!!! Besides....it worked out well....No kiddin I got several free beers in there. I had one of my military shirts on..... There is actually a biker bar called the Hawg Pound that has a skydiving history. At one time, it was called "Heads". There was 2 dzs in Z-hills and everyone went there. One of the patrons was Dave Rickerby. He did a black light painting that covered an entire wall. There is still some of it left. However, Stacy only frequents the classy places, so she heads for the Crystal. (Or maybe the Anchor has her blacklisted. ) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
happythoughts 0 #23 August 28, 2003 QuoteAfter you go through lakeland you'll eventually come to a road sign that says "Zephyrhills" with an arrow. Make sure that you keep a careful eye for that sign or you'll blow by it at 70mph like I always do. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites skydiverbrian 0 #24 August 28, 2003 QuoteDoes that tell anyone how cool I am????? The inbred, hillbilly, Florida natives emerged from their trailers for a nightly drink-till-you-drop festival at the local tool shed and they bought drinks for Clay. Maybe they thought you were one of them? In a world full of people, only some want to fly... isn't that crazy! --Seal Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites okalb 104 #25 August 28, 2003 QuoteThanks SO much, Stacy! I will definitely use your directions, instead!! Stick with Stacy's directions and you will save yourself major hassles. Just don't miss that Zephyrhills sign! (Not that I have ever done that) Look us up at the bomb squad corner this weekend. -OKTime flies like an arrow....fruit flies like a banana 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. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
skydiverbrian 0 #24 August 28, 2003 QuoteDoes that tell anyone how cool I am????? The inbred, hillbilly, Florida natives emerged from their trailers for a nightly drink-till-you-drop festival at the local tool shed and they bought drinks for Clay. Maybe they thought you were one of them? In a world full of people, only some want to fly... isn't that crazy! --Seal Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
okalb 104 #25 August 28, 2003 QuoteThanks SO much, Stacy! I will definitely use your directions, instead!! Stick with Stacy's directions and you will save yourself major hassles. Just don't miss that Zephyrhills sign! (Not that I have ever done that) Look us up at the bomb squad corner this weekend. -OKTime flies like an arrow....fruit flies like a banana Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
