Jabeln79 0 #1 December 3, 2001 The 23rd annual Chilli Party at Archway is going on this weekend. $15 jump tix. live band, lots of chilli. and lots of beer.. I myself have 4 cases on order from my work for all to enjoy.. Whos all going maybe we could get a big way going and go for that DZ.com record. See ya out there.blue skiesJoe Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Divadiver 0 #2 December 3, 2001 Good googley-moogley, someone bring the air freshner!Diva Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
magicmx5 0 #3 December 3, 2001 Well, I'll definitely be there. Even if the weather is bad, at least there will still be plenty to do. I've never seen a group of skydivers get bored when there is wood and gasoline to burn. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #4 December 3, 2001 A bunch of skydivers around a fire after downing a bunch of chili. Reminds me of a scene out of "Caveman" "and I'm not easily impressed...Ooohh look...a blue car!" -Homer Simpson Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FallingILweenie 0 #5 December 3, 2001 I'll be there! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FallingMarc 0 #6 December 3, 2001 QuoteI've never seen a group of skydivers get bored when there is wood and gasoline to burnI see you've been to cookouts at Archway before, then! I am looking forward to this weekend with the anticipation of a drunk 10th in line for the toilet after two hours of chugging cheap American beer! You could say I can't wait.DZ.commer's of the midwest unite!Blue skies(please?)Marc Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slowfaller 0 #7 December 3, 2001 how far is Archway from SDC? I'd love to come down. Better point of reference, how far from U of I?" You gotta keep on keepin' on, life's a garden dig it! " - Joe Dirt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FallingILweenie 0 #8 December 3, 2001 Archway is about an hr out of St Louis on I 70. Takes us about an hr and a half from U of I...an hr and 10 is the record (i think it is 90-odd miles from Champaign).Let us know if you're coming!blue skiesTomas Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slowfaller 0 #9 December 3, 2001 Do they have a web site Tomas? I wasn't able to find one. I'm considering coming down but I don't have a rig ( I have everything but a main and cypres ) completed so I would be renting, do you know they're phone# so I could call?" Quit your job and light a fart, eat your favorite private part " - The Man Show Song Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FallinWoman 1 #10 December 3, 2001 1-800-SKYDIVE from Illinoishttp://www.archwayskydiving.comShould be a blast...I will be there!Anneby stitches, cloth, and cord, made himself a god of the sky for those immortal moments. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FallingILweenie 0 #11 December 3, 2001 Hey Slowfaller. The number Anne gave is regional...calling from Northern IL will get you Skydive Chicago. I dont remember their number from anywhere, but it's on their site which is www.archwayskydiving.com (guess Anne covered that, tho)They have some rental gear...big ass canopies but maybe you can get someone to lend ya a canopy to put in your rig for the day. hey as long as you get to jump!We also have a website for the U of I club: www.uiuc.edu/ro/fallingillinihasn't been updated in some time, but you'll get the idea.hope that helps, and we'll be down there saturday!blue skiesTomas Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FallinWoman 1 #12 December 3, 2001 1-800-283-JUMP from anywhereThey have a PD210 to rent, and a Javelin with a PD230?? maybe, I am not sure. Then they have Dolphins with Skymaster 230s in them. Call them, like Tomas said, there may be a canopy they would let you put into your own container!Hope to see you Saturday!Anne"by stitches, cloth, and cord,...a god of the sky for those immortal moments."-Lindbergh Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slowfaller 0 #13 December 3, 2001 Thanks for all of the info. I did find their number in the mean time in one of the Parachutists I have here for " when I can't take it anymore ". I called them and left a message so when they call I'll see if anyone has a 150. I'm gonna check out greyhound to see if I can get a bus ticket down there or something, my car is a P.O.S. and will blow up if I drive it. I really hope to go. I'm trying to plan something w/ Cypres420 ( The only one out of the group of 8, that did their 1st tandem, that stuck w/ the sport )" Quit your job and light a fart, eat your favorite private part " - The Man Show Song Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
indyz 1 #14 December 4, 2001 I'm in. I'm just hoping for decent weather, or my currency is shot.--Brian Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FallingILweenie 0 #15 December 4, 2001 I'm hoping for decent weather or I'll shoot Brian.blue skiesTomas Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slowfaller 0 #16 December 4, 2001 I found train tickets to St. Louis. I didn't see any closer cities on the site. Could anyone pick us up? ( two people ) it would be on Saturday at 12:45pm. This is not for sure but it might work" Quit your job and light a fart, eat your favorite private part " - The Man Show Song Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
indyz 1 #17 December 4, 2001 I know that Amtrak runs from Chicago to Champaign. The trains are very nice, too. I ride 'em when I go home on breaks. The Falling Illini leave from Champaign pretty early on Saturdays, and usually don't have too many seats left over, but if you talk to Tomas or Marc (FallingILweenie and FallingMarc, respectively), they might be able to help you out.--Brian Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slowfaller 0 #18 December 4, 2001 I'll PM them tomorrow, I'm going home." Quit your job and light a fart, eat your favorite private part " - The Man Show Song Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FallingILweenie 0 #19 December 4, 2001 Hey,If you come by way of champaign we should be able to help you out. We aren't gonna be able to jump a lot cuz of money so leaving really freakin early isn't of extreme importance. We'll probably leave around 10 am to head to the dz. Let us know what your plans will be. I know that we all will probably come back to Champaign sat nite (btw, i am not driving cuz i am hitting the beer as soon as that lite comes on...) cuz we have finals starting monday. Like i said, let us know so we know who's driving and such.That's as far as i know.On a side note, i wanted to go up to Ottawa tomorrow (tues) but apparently they are closed...damn!!!blue skiesTomas Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jabeln79 0 #20 December 4, 2001 IF you make it down to St. lOuis i can pick you up. but i dont plan on leaving until sunday night to head back.. if you could get down any earlier that would always be a plus free load is at 9:00 Am. But if you dont get in until 12:45 i could cook chilli in the morning and have it ready intime to pick you up and head out there .. let us know if your coming.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JumpinJohn 0 #21 December 4, 2001 mmmm chili and beer... and skydiving... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FallingILweenie 0 #22 December 4, 2001 ...we just gotta figure out who's willing to drive..........MARC!!as the new prez i think it falls under your responsabilities to make sure we can get blotto.blue skiesTomas Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyhi 24 #23 December 4, 2001 QuoteA bunch of skydivers around a fire after downing a bunch of chili. Reminds me of a scene out of "Caveman" I was thinking Blazing Saddles. flyhi Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slowfaller 0 #24 December 4, 2001 Good thing it's only Tuesday. I'm gonna talk to Cypres420 to see if he is going to drive there or not. Let me try to plan everything and get back to you guys...hopefully I'll know everything tomorrow. " Quit your job and light a fart, eat your favorite private part " - The Man Show Song Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
magicmx5 0 #25 December 4, 2001 Gear rental is not a problem. That's what I've been doing waiting for my rig. Only 2 more weeks till school is over and I can go get it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
