moodyskydiver 0 #1 August 1, 2003 Ok, heres my situation.Kris has twisted my arm and given me the "poor puppy dog" face trying to get me to make the trek to WFFC.Right now I'm not jumping and couldn't jump at WFFC anyway b/c I'm not licensed qualified.So if I were to go I'd just be hanging around,not jumping and getting into mischief.After paying my bills and other obligations I have about $250 cash in my bank account.So what would you do? Stay home and be responsible or take the $250 and run like hell all the way to the DZ.com tent and live on my credit cards for the week? Help!Please! (oh yeah..it may be worth mentioning that My 21st b-day is Aug 12th..so if I were to go to Rantoul I'd be celebrating an "early" 21st bday with everyone.) "...just an earthbound misfit, I." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
n2skdvn 0 #2 August 1, 2003 amber you only live once!!!!!if my calculations are correct SLINKY + ESCULATOR = EVERLASTING FUN my site Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kris 0 #3 August 1, 2003 You know my answer.Sky, Muff Bro, Rodriguez Bro, and Bastion of Purity and Innocence!™ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Unstable 9 #4 August 1, 2003 I'm taking a guy to rantoul who is in your exact same shoes - he is short on cash and does not have the Licences necessary to jump there. He's just going down with me to hang out with the KSUPC crowd and Skydive Kansas Crowd - I vote you go down! Even if you can't jump i know you'll have a blast! think of all the drunken mischief you'll be missing if you don't go...... =========Shaun ========== Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lazerq3 0 #5 August 1, 2003 Really just cause you have 250$ doesnt mean you have to spend it all.... just budget you fun a little jasonFreedom of speech includes volume Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Unstable 9 #6 August 1, 2003 There is a supermarket down the street and friends all over the place - you could feed yourself for the entire convention for less than $30. For what it matters - I'll have a cooler of food and something on my grill every night , what you see your welcome to help yourself to. Blue Skies,=========Shaun ========== Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
moodyskydiver 0 #7 August 1, 2003 QuoteReally just cause you have 250$ doesnt mean you have to spend it all.... just budget you fun a little True.But knowing how I am,I'm sure the $250 will all be gone and the balances on my credit cards will have inched up bit by bit by the time I come home. Hmm.I didn't get to make it to the Christmas boogie in Eloy,I didn't go anywhere for spring break,I've sat home all summer doing nothing and I have no plans for my 21st B-day.Think maybe its time for some fun? "...just an earthbound misfit, I." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #8 August 1, 2003 Well...since you aren't jumping you could always do some pack jobs to help fund the trip. There were a couple people packing at the tent last year. Gives you something to do during the day and puts a few extra bucks in your pocket. Bring a nice Bikini and I'm sure the tips will ROLL right in! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
moodyskydiver 0 #9 August 1, 2003 QuoteBring a nice Bikini and I'm sure the tips will ROLL right in! Trust me,no one needs to see my big butt in a swimsuit especially a bikini.I'm not fit to be seen in anything less than a poncho! "...just an earthbound misfit, I." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Unstable 9 #10 August 1, 2003 QuoteTrust me,no one needs to see my big butt in a swimsuit especially a bikini.I'm not fit to be seen in anything less than a poncho! Sounds like low self-esteem to me: Give it a try and see what happens: I don't think you'll be disappointed.... =========Shaun ========== Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #11 August 1, 2003 QuoteI'm not fit to be seen in anything less than a poncho! Where's CrazyIvan and his..."My brother likes big butts" thread? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RevJim 0 #12 August 1, 2003 Amber, I hate to be the voice of reason here, but that $$$ is at least 1/3 of what you have left for your "A". Probably past 1/2 if you pick the right DZ to finish at. Seriously. Think about it.It's your life, live it! Karma RB#684 "Corcho", ASK#60, Muff#3520, NCB#398, NHDZ#4, C-33989, DG#1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
moodyskydiver 0 #13 August 1, 2003 QuoteAmber, I hate to be the voice of reason here, but that $$$ is at least 1/3 of what you have left for your "A". Probably past 1/2 if you pick the right DZ to finish at. Thank you for that voice of reason Rev, but I've already thought of that and have fixed that little problem.I have a friend who has his JM/I ratings who is gonna help me get my license if I can make it out ot his DZ.If I come up with the $ to cover my slot and rental of a main he said he'd cover his slot.As of right now I have $300 sitting in a savings account strictly for this purpose.I just have some personal issues to resolve and the whole time (i e work this around school) thing to take care of first before I get back in the air. "...just an earthbound misfit, I." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RevJim 0 #14 August 1, 2003 Smile......It's all good. As long as you have that "A" by the time I get back to Texas. 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
bobsled92 0 #15 August 1, 2003 QuoteQuoteBring a nice Bikini and I'm sure the tips will ROLL right in! Trust me,no one needs to see my big butt in a swimsuit especially a bikini.I'm not fit to be seen in anything less than a poncho! After Carries perpetual naked body: in the plane, at manifest, in my trailer, and at the party tent. YOU would look just fine in a bikini Go have fun. I have a separated shoulder and the ONLY thing keeping me away is the "Strike". Go to it and take your " vitimins " with you (beer is free) -Grant_______________________________ 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
jimmytavino 16 #16 August 1, 2003 truly a fine place to BE,,, whether you are jumping or not jumping..It's a 10 day Carnival for skydivers...and a few dollars WILL stretch themselves just fine.... Who ever said that fun and good times HAVE to cost Money.????... Put a smile on your face,,, remain open to interesting and different experiences, prepare By packing correctly,,, ( and sure,,,,, include that bikini/swimsuit. ) plan for staying on site if you can,, ( less $$$ than hotel rooms ) make new friends, re connect with old friends,, sleep when you want ( can )..... party hard, pack or don't pack..... Only,,,,, if the trip to Rantoul, is reasonable,,,, GO !!!!.... hey!!!! I think I am talking myself into the same thing.... jmy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #17 August 1, 2003 Do it if you can manage not to put any money on credit cards.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
wildblue 7 #18 August 1, 2003 Save your money. The convention will be there next year :)it's like incest - you're substituting convenience for quality Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ron 10 #19 August 1, 2003 Save your money... Pay off your debt. The WFFC is not going anywhere, but you CAN get deeper into debt. Pay off that debt as fast as you can. Finish the program, get a B for next year and have a GREAT time knowing that you can jump there, AND that you are debt free. Ron"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
txblondie 0 #20 August 1, 2003 I'm not licensed and can't jump, either...but I'm going with my SO, who will probably be jumping like crazy. We should be there the 7th thru the 10th; come hang with me while I sit and wish I was up in the air! By the way, I'll be totally broke, so money's not a big deal--just come have fun! ***************************************** Blondes do have more fun! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Casie 0 #21 August 1, 2003 GO GO GO GO GO GO GO GO GO GO GO GO GO GO~Porn Kitty WARNING: Goldschlager causes extreme emotional outbursts! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vallerina 2 #22 August 1, 2003 I recently got completely out of credit card debt, and I can assure you that sleeping well due to the lack of financial worries is more enjoyable than any boogie could ever be.There's a thin line between Saturday night and Sunday morning Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blahr 0 #23 August 1, 2003 Take that $250 and go jump at your home DZ bringing yourself closer to being licensed/qualified for the next time around! That way you get to jump instead of staying on the ground watching others have all the fun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
moodyskydiver 0 #24 August 1, 2003 Dammit! I'm still torn on the issue. For starters, the money I have will just be spent on other stupid stuff if not at the convention.This is whats left after I paid my truck payment and double payments on all of my other bills (I never just pay the minimum pmt).So atleast I have taken care of my obligations first.I wouldn't even consider it if my bills weren't paid. Also, the people I'm going with are letting me hitch a ride with them,even driving several hundred miles out of the way to come kidnap me in TX.They've given me the extra space they have at their hotel room aswell.So as for the drive and where to crash all thats already taken care of.I'd really like to help w/the gas/hotel expenses (so I don't feel like a mooch!)but I'm not sure they'll let me since they know how tight my budget is. So basically my only real expenses are food and finding something to do while everyone else is jumping. The main reason I'm not sure I want to go is,I know everyone else will be jumping and I'll be on the ground.I guess maybe I'm afraid of being bored and having a bad time since I'll be alone on the ground watching everyone jump and having a blast.I know that sounds so friggin stupid too. I have to have my decision by tonight.Ahhh! "...just an earthbound misfit, I." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jmpnkramer 0 #25 August 1, 2003 You only live once!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! If you died tomorrow all that debt gets written off to bad debt expense for each individual company. Hope you have fun. Laters, KRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAMER!!!!!!!!!!!!The REAL KRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAMER! "HESITATION CAUSES DEATH!!!" "Be Slow to Fall into Friendship; but when Thou Art in, Continue Firm & Constant." - SOCRATES Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
