Newbie 0 #1 October 16, 2002 I heard through a more experienced friend that some dz's are funded, or were initially funded on drug running money. At first i thought this was bs, but then i remember someone once saying on here that they knew all sorts of skydivers from all sorts of walks of life and professions and i think drug runner was one such profession (although at the time i think i thought the poster was joking) Anyway thinking about the feasability of it all (i.e. dropping people out of a plane with a few lbs of coke attached to them) would seem to be a pretty easy - or at least interesting - way to run drugs. I'm not into that sort of thing myself, but i am curious as to know if there is any truth behind what was said. So, without mentioning names, does anyone know if this is something that actually does (has) happened before? "Skydiving is a door" Happythoughts Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydiverbrian 0 #2 October 16, 2002 trolling 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
ernokaikkonen 0 #3 October 16, 2002 http://juliabell.home.att.net/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mountainman 0 #4 October 16, 2002 From things I heard, it used to happen quite a bit in the past. However, I don't really know what goes on right now. That isn't my area of expertise. http://www.brandonandlaura.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mccordia 74 #5 October 16, 2002 I think someone's been watching "Cutaway" a bit too often..JC FlyLikeBrick I'm an Athlete? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mountainman 0 #6 October 16, 2002 You mean http://juliabell.home.att.netAnd I dont see what this has to do with drug running. Sorry.http://www.brandonandlaura.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Newbie 0 #7 October 16, 2002 Quotetrolling im not trolling. Im just interested to know if there is an element of truth. I have less than 40 jumps so im not to know if this is something that does/has happened before. "Skydiving is a door" Happythoughts Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ernokaikkonen 0 #8 October 16, 2002 About 4/5ths down the doc, in the 'non-base deaths' section. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #9 October 16, 2002 Well of course not.....JACKASS..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkymonkeyONE 4 #10 October 16, 2002 "are you calling me on a cellphone? CRANK CALL! CRANK CALL!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
happythoughts 0 #11 October 16, 2002 Quote I think someone's been watching "Cutaway" a bit too often.. Oh yes, excellent reference. You should go watch "Cutaway". It is a documentary on skydiving. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skitzo 0 #12 October 16, 2002 Quote Well of course not.....JACKASS..... You are so frickin hilarious!ROFLMAO- "How do you keep your feet on the ground when you know you were born to fly?" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jraf 0 #13 October 16, 2002 Yes, yes, all kinds of professions - drug runner, marathon runner, triathlon runner, run to the bathrom, run for your life, a doo run run run, a doo run run....jraf Me Jungleman! Me have large Babalui. Muff #3275 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hooknswoop 19 #14 October 16, 2002 QuoteI think someone's been watching "Cutaway" a bit too often.. "are you calling me on a cellphone? CRANK CALL! CRANK CALL!" And someone else has been watching "Pulp Fiction". Great movie. Hook Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
happythoughts 0 #15 October 16, 2002 Quote Yes, yes, all kinds of professions - drug runner, marathon runner, triathlon runner, run to the bathrom, run for your life, a doo run run run, a doo run run.... Bwaaahaa...I do not think you are giving this poster the serious consideration that they deserve. I am shocked and dismayed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zennie 0 #16 October 16, 2002 Quote And someone else has been watching "Pulp Fiction". I'll go ahead & take this on an ADD tanget. Interesting trivia tidbit. Know what was in the briefcase that Travolta and Jackson were protecting? - Z "Always be yourself... unless you suck." - Joss Whedon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nacmacfeegle 0 #17 October 16, 2002 Umm the 'Real' accounts from a major US energy provider?Nathans little black book? 8x10s of The Rack? Morning Zennie! -------------------- He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me. Thomas Jefferson Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
n2skdvn 0 #18 October 16, 2002 mercallis soul. you can also get the true explanation on snopes.comif my calculations are correct SLINKY + ESCULATOR = EVERLASTING FUN my site Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nacmacfeegle 0 #19 October 16, 2002 "you can also get the true explanation on snopes.com " Truth in this instance meaning 'undetermined', ah well at least I know what those little dials are on the back of some helmets, they are soul plugs.... -------------------- He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me. Thomas Jefferson Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtval 0 #20 October 16, 2002 well ive only bben to abou t9 dz's so I cant speak for the rest but so far all of them let me get in on thier drug jumps. its kinda cool you get to jump from 35000ft from a c-130. and usually if its not on a thursday afternoon(cops dont look up on thursdays) we jump at night into the all day cocaine fest. you want in? (dont tell anyone I told you ok)My photos My Videos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diverdriver 7 #21 October 16, 2002 Ssshhhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!! There's Cops among us! Ssssssssssssshhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtval 0 #22 October 16, 2002 oh shit is today wednesday? this schedule has got my all confused...i thought it was thursday!My photos My Videos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rdutch 0 #23 October 16, 2002 Its not all that secretive, Yes the history of commercial skydiving does have a checkered past. One very popular Dz owner spent a few years in jail, and thats no secret. In the 70's Florida was a hot spot for drug running. And a certain sport had lots of high capacity planes capable of making the flight from the bahamas to florida. Also it was really hard to support a plane like a Dc3 and a Twinn Otter just off jump tickets. There's a lot of skydivers that have been around for years that have some pretty good stories. It would make a good book if done right. Lucky for us skydiving has cleaned up its act. But then again drugs have a huge background in most things, and we dont even know it. Burger king was started off of drug money. Also Captain D's and Shoneys Big Boy restaurants. And some might remember the Delorian. Ray Ray Small and fast what every girl dreams of! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Newbie 0 #24 October 16, 2002 thanks, thats pretty interesting. By the way can you explain what QuoteBurger king was started off of drug money. is all about?? "Skydiving is a door" Happythoughts Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtval 0 #25 October 16, 2002 well if youlook at the necklaces pammi makes they are hemp....so shes a dealer, right? I got mine. did you get yours?My photos My Videos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
