AggieDave 6 #1 June 17, 2003 Alrighty, I'm trying my best to work out the money/math involved to go to WFFC this year. For the round trip it'll cost me about $300 in gas. I was looking on the WFFC site and didn't see a lot of prices. I did notice that pre-reg price and the 10-block ticket price. Now, what about all the "other" stuff, like food, camping fee, parking fee, etc. Can someone who went last year fill me in? I really want to go and I'm really trying to figure out a way to make it happen.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #2 June 17, 2003 Anyone? Bueller? Bueller? Bueller?--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jimbo 0 #3 June 17, 2003 * Food: Prices aren't out of line for food, however, it's expensive when you're paying for every meal. Plan to spend ~$6.00 a meal on the DZ and more or less if you plan to head into town. * Camping fee: None if you're pitching a tent. At least I don't recall there being one last year. * Parking fee: I don't recall one of those either. " How much will I spend" seems to be a common question about the WFFC. "Everything you've got" is the appropriate answer, I think. - Jim"Like" - The modern day comma Good bye, my friends. You are missed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snowwhite 0 #4 June 17, 2003 QuoteAnyone? Bueller? Bueller? Bueller? Mexican restaurant in town, meals from 3.75 and up, Walmart, and a couple of grocery stores close by. No parking fee, no camping fee if you are camping in the rough, beer is free after the last plane takes off, if you like Miller Lite. Free soda, too. Showers, and shuttles on site, no charge.Entertainment every night, free. Spend everything you can make/save/borrow/steal on jumps. I'm sure that I've forgotten stuff, but email me if you have anymore questions.......skydiveTaylorville.org freefallbeth@yahoo.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 20 #5 June 17, 2003 The regestration fee covers your on site camping fee. I spent $1300 last year and layed around most the time. Having Mullins King Air there is then the rest of the stuff does'nt help at all either.Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RevJim 0 #6 June 17, 2003 Don't forget the C130 ticket, man! I couldn't afford one last year, and wasn't planning on jumping it, until a friend heard an announcement about a C130 jump for 2 regular jump tickets. I was SOOOOO there! Best choice I made the entire convention! It's something ya just gotta do!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
FallingILweenie 0 #7 June 17, 2003 for 300 bucks can't you just fly into willard airport in champaign? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bobsled92 0 #8 June 17, 2003 I spent $1,620.00 I drove out with a buddy(split the gas on a Range Rover=ouch$$) but, I slept in our "Rocky's Place" 50'trailer (next to the party tent=no sleep) If you think you'll come home with a left over $100, then you'll probably come home home with $6.00 total. -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
AggieDave 6 #9 June 17, 2003 But then I wouldn't have my truck, my few cases of Shiner Bock, all my gear...--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FallingILweenie 0 #10 June 17, 2003 ahhh.....my mistake Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites FallinWoman 1 #11 June 17, 2003 I probably only spent $350-400 last year....besides buying camping gear. I only made 9 jumps, two of which were helicopter jumps. Marc and I ate on the DZ. We had a blast without breaking the bank. Thankfully I have saved a bit more money for this year..... ~Anne I'm a Doll!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites jfields 0 #12 June 17, 2003 I'm only going to be there for a little less than 4 whole days. I have preregistered and paid for 20 regular jumps, 1 helicopter, 1 C-130 and 1 22k jump. That was a ballpark guess of what I'd have time for. It was $606. My airfare from Maryland was about $250. I'll be tenting it. I figure $20-25/day food & better beer. So a total of about $1000 for 4 days. Man, that sounds bad. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites DaGimp 0 #13 June 17, 2003 well i spent $500 on pre-reg adn jumps tickets so far and bringing another $1500 or so not to mention my paycheck for that week. Cant say for last year cause i wasnt there."Professor of Pimpology"~~~Bolas Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites jfields 0 #14 June 17, 2003 How long are you going to be there? If I was going for longer, I'd need a lot more cash. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites sunshine 2 #15 June 17, 2003 QuoteI'll be tenting it. I figure $20-25/day food & better beer. So a total of about $1000 for 4 days. You forgot to figure money to buy sunshine lemon shake ups....that'll be at least another $10 per day. ___________________________________________ meow I get a Mike hug! I get a Mike hug! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites PhillyKev 0 #16 June 17, 2003 QuoteBut then I wouldn't have ... my few cases of Shiner Bock, ... Dude...as much as you talk about that shit I gotta find you and mooch a bottle off you to see what all the hype is Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites FlyinDesigns 0 #17 June 17, 2003 A few questions if you dont mind: What is the cost for pre-reqistration? And per jump cost? And finally what is the cost for the C-130 and is the Helicopter going to be back this year? Thanks! daniel"Shut up and jump already....Whats that? Your mommy wont let you?" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites SkyDekker 1,465 #18 June 17, 2003 QuoteA few questions if you dont mind: What is the cost for pre-reqistration? And per jump cost? And finally what is the cost for the C-130 and is the Helicopter going to be back this year? go to:www.freefall.com/aircraft.htm Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites jfields 0 #19 June 17, 2003 After the perpetual rave reviews, I finally got around to trying Shiner Bock. Honestly, I wasn't that impressed. Shiner Bock: http://www.beeradvocate.com/beer/rate_results/143/1352/ I think it is just a local love thing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites PhreeZone 20 #20 June 17, 2003 Much better beer: Skydiver Blonde And I might be persuaded to bring the last of my 6 packs to WFFC for a few people.Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites AggieDave 6 #21 June 17, 2003 I guess its just a Texas thing. Atleast we still love it.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites flyangel2 2 #22 June 17, 2003 QuoteMuch better beer: Skydiver Blonde And I might be persuaded to bring the last of my 6 packs to WFFC for a few people. Oh, oh, pick me. Val........tell him to pick me. I love that beer.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 freeflir29 0 #23 June 17, 2003 I was on the short side for cash last year. I only spent in the neighborhood of $500 total. Including the gas for the drive up. Only made 10 jumps in 8 days with one helo and one C-130 jump. Slept (or tried to) in my tent. Partied my ass off. Had a great time. I'll be looking forward to doing a little more serious jumping this year but with less time to spend there. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites DaGimp 0 #24 June 17, 2003 im gona jump all day, party all night and sleep...well i can sleep when its over."Professor of Pimpology"~~~Bolas Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites freeflir29 0 #25 June 17, 2003 Quotewell i can sleep when its over. 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FallinWoman 1 #11 June 17, 2003 I probably only spent $350-400 last year....besides buying camping gear. I only made 9 jumps, two of which were helicopter jumps. Marc and I ate on the DZ. We had a blast without breaking the bank. Thankfully I have saved a bit more money for this year..... ~Anne I'm a Doll!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jfields 0 #12 June 17, 2003 I'm only going to be there for a little less than 4 whole days. I have preregistered and paid for 20 regular jumps, 1 helicopter, 1 C-130 and 1 22k jump. That was a ballpark guess of what I'd have time for. It was $606. My airfare from Maryland was about $250. I'll be tenting it. I figure $20-25/day food & better beer. So a total of about $1000 for 4 days. Man, that sounds bad. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DaGimp 0 #13 June 17, 2003 well i spent $500 on pre-reg adn jumps tickets so far and bringing another $1500 or so not to mention my paycheck for that week. Cant say for last year cause i wasnt there."Professor of Pimpology"~~~Bolas Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jfields 0 #14 June 17, 2003 How long are you going to be there? If I was going for longer, I'd need a lot more cash. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunshine 2 #15 June 17, 2003 QuoteI'll be tenting it. I figure $20-25/day food & better beer. So a total of about $1000 for 4 days. You forgot to figure money to buy sunshine lemon shake ups....that'll be at least another $10 per day. ___________________________________________ meow I get a Mike hug! I get a Mike hug! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhillyKev 0 #16 June 17, 2003 QuoteBut then I wouldn't have ... my few cases of Shiner Bock, ... Dude...as much as you talk about that shit I gotta find you and mooch a bottle off you to see what all the hype is Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FlyinDesigns 0 #17 June 17, 2003 A few questions if you dont mind: What is the cost for pre-reqistration? And per jump cost? And finally what is the cost for the C-130 and is the Helicopter going to be back this year? Thanks! daniel"Shut up and jump already....Whats that? Your mommy wont let you?" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkyDekker 1,465 #18 June 17, 2003 QuoteA few questions if you dont mind: What is the cost for pre-reqistration? And per jump cost? And finally what is the cost for the C-130 and is the Helicopter going to be back this year? go to:www.freefall.com/aircraft.htm Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jfields 0 #19 June 17, 2003 After the perpetual rave reviews, I finally got around to trying Shiner Bock. Honestly, I wasn't that impressed. Shiner Bock: http://www.beeradvocate.com/beer/rate_results/143/1352/ I think it is just a local love thing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 20 #20 June 17, 2003 Much better beer: Skydiver Blonde And I might be persuaded to bring the last of my 6 packs to WFFC for a few people.Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #21 June 17, 2003 I guess its just a Texas thing. Atleast we still love it.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyangel2 2 #22 June 17, 2003 QuoteMuch better beer: Skydiver Blonde And I might be persuaded to bring the last of my 6 packs to WFFC for a few people. Oh, oh, pick me. Val........tell him to pick me. I love that beer.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
freeflir29 0 #23 June 17, 2003 I was on the short side for cash last year. I only spent in the neighborhood of $500 total. Including the gas for the drive up. Only made 10 jumps in 8 days with one helo and one C-130 jump. Slept (or tried to) in my tent. Partied my ass off. Had a great time. I'll be looking forward to doing a little more serious jumping this year but with less time to spend there. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DaGimp 0 #24 June 17, 2003 im gona jump all day, party all night and sleep...well i can sleep when its over."Professor of Pimpology"~~~Bolas Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #25 June 17, 2003 Quotewell i can sleep when its over. Dude....it took me about a week to even get feeling somewhat "normal" again. 8 days of jumping, drinking like a VIKING, and only sleeping 4-5 hours per night takes it's toll. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
