Vallerina 2 #1 June 10, 2003 So, my dilemma....I don't know if I want to really go to the Convention this year...maybe just for a 3-day weekend or so...but not for the whole time. I'll state my case for/against the WFFC, let me know what you think, and fill me in on some alternatives. I really wanted to do Lost Prairie, but airline ticket prices are at about $500. Unless someone is driving from my way or if anyone has frequent flyer miles they want to give me, I don't think I can hit it this year. Reasons to go: It's 1 1/2 hrs from my house Eating, breathing, living skydiving for 10 days is cool Getting to see old friends Meeting the many people on dz.com Reasons not to go: I want to see something new I want something more laid back I want to go somewhere with better camping Nothing but skydiving for 10 days may make me burnt out The other thing I was thinking of doing was just road tripping for 10 days with no particular destination. I'd just aim in one direction and hit whatever dzs or cool interesting things I see on the way. Unfortunately, I don't have a camper, so to make that really fun, I'd have to borrow one (which I think I can do.) I'm all conflicted! Help!There's a thin line between Saturday night and Sunday morning Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jfields 0 #2 June 10, 2003 Do you have to worry about leave time from a job or not? If so, just hit the convention for a few days. If not, convention for a few days, plus some road tripping. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites wmw999 2,577 #3 June 10, 2003 There will be a WFFC next year, and the year after that. You live close, and can get your fix. Also, then you'll have money for the Christmas boogie in Eloy. I'd go on the trip. Camping at state parks can be beautiful, and you can always go to a DZ if you decide you need someone to talk to. Wendy W.There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites livendive 8 #4 June 10, 2003 QuoteI want to see something new I want something more laid back I want to go somewhere with better camping Nothing but skydiving for 10 days may make me burnt out These sound like good reasons to find a way to Montana. Blues, Dave"I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites AndyMan 7 #5 June 10, 2003 As for the camping bit, I'm planning on pitching my tent in the chicagoland region of the trailer park. It's a bit further away, but should be less stressful. Also, I did get word that the area designated as 'Tent City' will be only slightly larger this year, but I don't think the changes will make much of a difference. _Am__ You put the fun in "funnel" - craichead. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Vallerina 2 #6 June 10, 2003 QuoteDo you have to worry about leave time from a job or not? Somewhat....I have 18 days left for the rest of the year. It's a lot, but I still want more, and I still have to decide what to do with it. QuoteAlso, then you'll have money for the Christmas boogie in Eloy. Maybe...I know I already have a ride set to and from the airport and a place to stay (best friend moves to Phoenix in a little over a month.) QuoteThese sound like good reasons to find a way to Montana. I was really wanting to do that, but it is so expensive to get out there. That was my first choice! As for camping at Rantoul, no matter what, there isn't a good solution. Camping in Tent City means crappy shower "facilities" and port-a-potties. Camping in the RV park means a long walk (I can't afford a golf cart) to the planes. Sigh....maybe I'll just use that time to take long weekends to places like NJ, Atlanta, or who knows where else?There's a thin line between Saturday night and Sunday morning Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites freeflir29 0 #7 June 10, 2003 A lot of people do half and half with the convention and Summerfest. Not sure what the future of summerfest is this year though. You could also skip those and wait for Richmond or Couch Freaks. All excellent Boogies so I hear. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Vallerina 2 #8 June 10, 2003 QuoteA lot of people do half and half with the convention and Summerfest. I'm not sure if I want to take off work to hit a dz that's within an hour of me...and I don't think they have any Skyvans coming in (yes, I'm obsessed with the Skyvan! ) QuoteYou could also skip those and wait for Richmond or Couch Freaks. I somewhat went to Richmond last year, and I'll have time/money to do Couch Freaks this year no matter what. Sigh....my guess is that I'll end up going to Convention for the first three days of it and maybe for the second weekend of it. I just don't know what to do with the time that I had originally planned to take for Rantoul....hmm...give me some ideas!There's a thin line between Saturday night and Sunday morning Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites EricaH 0 #9 June 10, 2003 I say road trip!!! Head east through Ohio (u know the state). Go to the NE VA dzs, up through NY, NY & such. Or there's about 4 around Atlanta. I'm trying to see if there'll be enough $ after moving to go to Chicks Rock @ Elsinore... could check into a tour of the south west. hey, if you have time to blow.. you could help Heather & I move into the apt in Houston (jk). There is no can't. Only lack of knowledge or fear. Only you can fix your fear. PMS #227 (just like the TV show) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites MrHixxx 0 #10 June 10, 2003 Go to Couch Freaks Labor Day Weekend! I skip Convention every year to save my money for it. It is a great time and a great crowd. Skydive Arizona provides the Skyvan and Otters. -Hixxxdeath,as men call him, ends what they call men -but beauty is more now than dying’s when Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites rhino 0 #11 June 10, 2003 QuoteReasons not to go: Video cameras are allways rolling You have to go Val.. It is a must. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites freeflir29 0 #12 June 10, 2003 Quoteyes, I'm obsessed with the Skyvan Are you in some kind of club with "Jessicakes?" QuoteI just don't know what to do with the time that I had originally planned to take for Rantoul....hmm...give me some ideas! Just my .02C but just about EVERY DZ in the country loses at least a couple jumpers to the convention every year. So....all others are slower during that 10 days. It's pretty much where it's at. [Flame proof suit]BTW....you really Don't have to "Jump your ass off" while you're there. It's OK to take it easy some days. [/flame proof suit] I was there 9 days last year and only did about 10 jumps, had a great time. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites FallingILweenie 0 #13 June 10, 2003 tell you what, Val...my freeflying needs help and the Convention would be a great venue for me to work on it with all the people there who are way better than me, so you can just give me your convention money, and I can go to the convention. Sound good? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Vallerina 2 #14 June 10, 2003 QuoteGo to Couch Freaks Labor Day Weekend! I keep meaning to...this year, I might actually go! I don't want to make the drive by myself, but this year, another jumper told me that he planned on going...I should hitch a ride with him! QuoteVideo cameras are allways rolling How could I have forgotten that on my list? QuoteYou have to go Val.. It is a must. I might go for that first weekend...we'll see. QuoteBTW....you really Don't have to "Jump your ass off" while you're there. It's OK to take it easy some days. Yeah, I already preregistered and purchased 10 jumps. That might be it for me...don't know yet... Quoteso you can just give me your convention money No, but I will get you extra altitude at the convention There's a thin line between Saturday night and Sunday morning Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites FallingILweenie 0 #15 June 10, 2003 Quote No, but I will get you extra altitude at the convention Well, I don't know---I wouldnt want to get LESS altitude now..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites 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. 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wmw999 2,577 #3 June 10, 2003 There will be a WFFC next year, and the year after that. You live close, and can get your fix. Also, then you'll have money for the Christmas boogie in Eloy. I'd go on the trip. Camping at state parks can be beautiful, and you can always go to a DZ if you decide you need someone to talk to. Wendy W.There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
livendive 8 #4 June 10, 2003 QuoteI want to see something new I want something more laid back I want to go somewhere with better camping Nothing but skydiving for 10 days may make me burnt out These sound like good reasons to find a way to Montana. Blues, Dave"I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndyMan 7 #5 June 10, 2003 As for the camping bit, I'm planning on pitching my tent in the chicagoland region of the trailer park. It's a bit further away, but should be less stressful. Also, I did get word that the area designated as 'Tent City' will be only slightly larger this year, but I don't think the changes will make much of a difference. _Am__ You put the fun in "funnel" - craichead. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vallerina 2 #6 June 10, 2003 QuoteDo you have to worry about leave time from a job or not? Somewhat....I have 18 days left for the rest of the year. It's a lot, but I still want more, and I still have to decide what to do with it. QuoteAlso, then you'll have money for the Christmas boogie in Eloy. Maybe...I know I already have a ride set to and from the airport and a place to stay (best friend moves to Phoenix in a little over a month.) QuoteThese sound like good reasons to find a way to Montana. I was really wanting to do that, but it is so expensive to get out there. That was my first choice! As for camping at Rantoul, no matter what, there isn't a good solution. Camping in Tent City means crappy shower "facilities" and port-a-potties. Camping in the RV park means a long walk (I can't afford a golf cart) to the planes. Sigh....maybe I'll just use that time to take long weekends to places like NJ, Atlanta, or who knows where else?There's a thin line between Saturday night and Sunday morning Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #7 June 10, 2003 A lot of people do half and half with the convention and Summerfest. Not sure what the future of summerfest is this year though. You could also skip those and wait for Richmond or Couch Freaks. All excellent Boogies so I hear. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vallerina 2 #8 June 10, 2003 QuoteA lot of people do half and half with the convention and Summerfest. I'm not sure if I want to take off work to hit a dz that's within an hour of me...and I don't think they have any Skyvans coming in (yes, I'm obsessed with the Skyvan! ) QuoteYou could also skip those and wait for Richmond or Couch Freaks. I somewhat went to Richmond last year, and I'll have time/money to do Couch Freaks this year no matter what. Sigh....my guess is that I'll end up going to Convention for the first three days of it and maybe for the second weekend of it. I just don't know what to do with the time that I had originally planned to take for Rantoul....hmm...give me some ideas!There's a thin line between Saturday night and Sunday morning Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EricaH 0 #9 June 10, 2003 I say road trip!!! Head east through Ohio (u know the state). Go to the NE VA dzs, up through NY, NY & such. Or there's about 4 around Atlanta. I'm trying to see if there'll be enough $ after moving to go to Chicks Rock @ Elsinore... could check into a tour of the south west. hey, if you have time to blow.. you could help Heather & I move into the apt in Houston (jk). There is no can't. Only lack of knowledge or fear. Only you can fix your fear. PMS #227 (just like the TV show) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MrHixxx 0 #10 June 10, 2003 Go to Couch Freaks Labor Day Weekend! I skip Convention every year to save my money for it. It is a great time and a great crowd. Skydive Arizona provides the Skyvan and Otters. -Hixxxdeath,as men call him, ends what they call men -but beauty is more now than dying’s when Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rhino 0 #11 June 10, 2003 QuoteReasons not to go: Video cameras are allways rolling You have to go Val.. It is a must. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites freeflir29 0 #12 June 10, 2003 Quoteyes, I'm obsessed with the Skyvan Are you in some kind of club with "Jessicakes?" QuoteI just don't know what to do with the time that I had originally planned to take for Rantoul....hmm...give me some ideas! Just my .02C but just about EVERY DZ in the country loses at least a couple jumpers to the convention every year. So....all others are slower during that 10 days. It's pretty much where it's at. [Flame proof suit]BTW....you really Don't have to "Jump your ass off" while you're there. It's OK to take it easy some days. [/flame proof suit] I was there 9 days last year and only did about 10 jumps, had a great time. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites FallingILweenie 0 #13 June 10, 2003 tell you what, Val...my freeflying needs help and the Convention would be a great venue for me to work on it with all the people there who are way better than me, so you can just give me your convention money, and I can go to the convention. Sound good? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Vallerina 2 #14 June 10, 2003 QuoteGo to Couch Freaks Labor Day Weekend! I keep meaning to...this year, I might actually go! I don't want to make the drive by myself, but this year, another jumper told me that he planned on going...I should hitch a ride with him! QuoteVideo cameras are allways rolling How could I have forgotten that on my list? QuoteYou have to go Val.. It is a must. I might go for that first weekend...we'll see. QuoteBTW....you really Don't have to "Jump your ass off" while you're there. It's OK to take it easy some days. Yeah, I already preregistered and purchased 10 jumps. That might be it for me...don't know yet... Quoteso you can just give me your convention money No, but I will get you extra altitude at the convention There's a thin line between Saturday night and Sunday morning Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites FallingILweenie 0 #15 June 10, 2003 Quote No, but I will get you extra altitude at the convention Well, I don't know---I wouldnt want to get LESS altitude now..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites 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
freeflir29 0 #12 June 10, 2003 Quoteyes, I'm obsessed with the Skyvan Are you in some kind of club with "Jessicakes?" QuoteI just don't know what to do with the time that I had originally planned to take for Rantoul....hmm...give me some ideas! Just my .02C but just about EVERY DZ in the country loses at least a couple jumpers to the convention every year. So....all others are slower during that 10 days. It's pretty much where it's at. [Flame proof suit]BTW....you really Don't have to "Jump your ass off" while you're there. It's OK to take it easy some days. [/flame proof suit] I was there 9 days last year and only did about 10 jumps, had a great time. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FallingILweenie 0 #13 June 10, 2003 tell you what, Val...my freeflying needs help and the Convention would be a great venue for me to work on it with all the people there who are way better than me, so you can just give me your convention money, and I can go to the convention. Sound good? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vallerina 2 #14 June 10, 2003 QuoteGo to Couch Freaks Labor Day Weekend! I keep meaning to...this year, I might actually go! I don't want to make the drive by myself, but this year, another jumper told me that he planned on going...I should hitch a ride with him! QuoteVideo cameras are allways rolling How could I have forgotten that on my list? QuoteYou have to go Val.. It is a must. I might go for that first weekend...we'll see. QuoteBTW....you really Don't have to "Jump your ass off" while you're there. It's OK to take it easy some days. Yeah, I already preregistered and purchased 10 jumps. That might be it for me...don't know yet... Quoteso you can just give me your convention money No, but I will get you extra altitude at the convention There's a thin line between Saturday night and Sunday morning Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FallingILweenie 0 #15 June 10, 2003 Quote No, but I will get you extra altitude at the convention Well, I don't know---I wouldnt want to get LESS altitude now..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
