Vallerina 2 #1 July 8, 2002 Layers of grime from different dropzone's around the midwest blanket my car and dull my once waxy shine. Traveling so much this spring/summer has started to wear out my car and myself. However, I've enjoyed skydiving and partying with new people every week while searching for a new home. Now, I finally get to relax from my old dz hopping ways and settle down at Millennium Skydiving in Kankakee, IL. I arrived early on the 4th expecting to jump there just Thurs and Fri, since I smelled cheap jumps in the air elsewhere for Sat and Sun. Bob, the dzo, greeted me with a huge smile and took me through the usual waiver signin/money takin/tour showin dealy. He also filled me in on a few of the fun dz traditions. The first load goes up-a 9-way to celebrate Tommy's 300th. At 6 or 7 grand, Bob's booming voice gives some safety tips, congratulates Tommy, and welcomes me in their special way. These people are cool! Over the next two days, I noticed many qualities of Kankakee that inspired me to stick around. They don't just say "safety is our main concern", they actually mean it! Also, Farmer is a wonderful rigger/packer who strives to share his knowledge with others. Plus, I clicked with the genuinely nice people there. Young and old, everyone there had the same laid-back, fun personality that I can mesh well with (a little sarcasm can go a long way!) What created a wonderful atmosphere as well, was that everyone jumped with everyone. No politics, no drama, no egos, just fun skydives. I'm glad I had the opportunity to tour so much but am much happier to know I have a place I can go and settle down at. So, watch out Kato33! I will be invading Kankakee again (most likely this weekend!) Just, don't be so afraid of me this time!There's a thin line between Saturday night and Sunday morning Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #2 July 8, 2002 QuoteJust, don't be so afraid of me this time Dude...watch out!!! They always try to lull you into a false sense of security....... and then the trap springs!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Viking 0 #3 July 8, 2002 ya there is somthing about that huge smile in her Avatar photo that says "I have somthing hidden in my gear bag for you..." 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
FallingILweenie 0 #4 July 8, 2002 Hey Val, I've been meaning to hit Kankakee, but i've been told its a slower dz where you really can't crank out 8 or 9 jumps in a day so i haven't wanted to dedicate a whole day to goin there. I will make it there before the end of the summer tho! blue skies Tomas Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunshine 2 #5 July 8, 2002 I'll get up to your new home to visit one of these days. Our little tour has been fun. Unfortunately the dz i consider my home is 5 hours away....i should really do something about that. ___________________________________________ meow I get a Mike hug! I get a Mike hug! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
