bbarnhouse 0 #1 March 19, 2003 So there I was....early morning, it was damn cold for Arizona even with three layers and gloves. I was on a mission. The task before me seemed overwhelming, but I grabbed the tools required and headed out. I was glad that it had rained, the ground in the desert can be unyielding. I see canopies overhead and recognize them immediatley, noticing that even they were having a difficult time landing in the wind. I kept on trekking to the far side of the landing area and beyond. I arrived at my destination determined to get the job done. I start with a shovel and am joined by two commrades who begin diggin in earnest. People are curious and stand about watching as we toil and play in the dirt....this continues all day and well into the evening. Our goal is clear, we were overwrought with physical exhaustion... but Damnit Aggie Dave....by Wednesday Eloy will have at least 1 of the3 swoop ponds filled with water! LOL I know that I will probably never swoop the ponds, but I have lots of friends who will. I may have blisters on my hands, and an aching back. In the end, I will have the joy of watching some of the best canopy fliers swoop those ponds, and know that I had a hand in the creation of them. Enjoy everyone...and be safe out there! B^2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #2 March 19, 2003 Well damnit, I need to come visit again now, so I can swoop your new "irrigation ditches" --"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bbarnhouse 0 #3 March 19, 2003 Quoteso I can swoop your new "irrigation ditches" Damn straight! Wait til you see them...it's more like a swoop park. Swoop babay! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pablito 0 #4 March 19, 2003 Always taking care of people babe. you are great!!! Thanks Betsy!! Cielos Azules "If you don't overcome your fears they will overcome you first" Shady Monkey/6Segundos Rodriguez/AKA Pablito Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leroydb 0 #5 March 19, 2003 HEY WE NEED A SWOOPY WATER THINGY AT RAEFORD... ARE YOU FOR HIRE? HOW MUCH DO YOU COST PER HOUSR/DAY/TILL JOB IS DONE?Leroy ..I knew I was an unwanted baby when I saw my bath toys were a toaster and a radio... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skygod7777 0 #6 March 19, 2003 Quote HEY WE NEED A SWOOPY WATER THINGY AT RAEFORD... ARE YOU FOR HIRE? HOW MUCH DO YOU COST PER HOUSR/DAY/TILL JOB IS DONE? ya, same questions, but for skydive wayne county. we need one up this way too. later Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Viking 0 #7 March 19, 2003 How much is a front end loader rental there? Problem solved, no sore backs no blisters!I swear you must have footprints on the back of your helmet - chicagoskydiver My God has a bigger dick than your god -George Carlin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
popeyefireman 0 #8 March 19, 2003 Way to go!!!. You have to love a girl that knows how to work like that. I'll buy you a beer anyday. "I Yam what I Yam" I am not afriad to die, only to die without living. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riddler 0 #9 March 19, 2003 Just more proof of my theory that you are the coolest. I don't swoop either, but it's awesome of you to do this for other's enjoyment. Trapped on the surface of a sphere. XKCD Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hooked 0 #10 March 19, 2003 So, when I come down to watch in April, they will be swooping in Eloy? J --"Someday, I will fly away!"-- -------------------------------------- Sometimes we're just being Humans.....But we're always Human Beings. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bbarnhouse 0 #11 March 19, 2003 Quote So, when I come down to watch in April, they will be swooping in Eloy? Oh yeah the water is going in today. in at least one. These have some obsticals around them, so anybody swooping these "irrigation ditches" better be damn good under canopy. As to beer....I'll be waitingCheers!! BB Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mountainman 0 #12 March 19, 2003 Kelly - my dad knows how to work a back ho for digging anything. If you can talk Jaime into it, I'm sure he could put his skills to use. http://www.brandonandlaura.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunshine 2 #13 March 19, 2003 QuoteHow much is a front end loader rental there? I've always wanted to drive one of those. ___________________________________________ meow I get a Mike hug! I get a Mike hug! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bbarnhouse 0 #14 March 19, 2003 Quote I've always wanted to drive one of those Oh Sunnyone.....better than sitting right side in skyvan.....bwahhhhhhh!!There is plenty of large machinery around here.....now where didI put those batteries? hehe! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rhino 0 #15 March 19, 2003 Well hell.... I'll have to come visit now I may not be the best canopy pilot but I can keep you entertained SPLASH!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bbarnhouse 0 #16 March 19, 2003 Quote Well hell.... I'll have to come visit now Bring it on dude! Quote SPLASH!! Good thing I have extra towels...I'll post some pictures of the upcoming Red Bull event...and when HH gets some time there will be some new swoop pictures in the Mike McGowan photo gallery. They are wickedly awesome! Ever see a fire swoop? My oh my! B~Squared Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rhino 0 #17 March 19, 2003 Fire Swoop? Dare I ask? lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkymonkeyONE 4 #18 March 19, 2003 There is good video of fire swooping at Tahoe. I would of course have to use my "old" canopy for that. Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
