MyUserID 0 #1 November 13, 2001 Hey everybody,I'm leaving my nice warm daytona beach college life to go home for the holidays in about a month. I live just outside philadelphia in perkasie. I was just wondering if anybody knows of any dropzones in the philadelphia area. Also, are they open around Xmas, and if so, any tips about jumping in that kind of cold? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Strynx 0 #2 November 13, 2001 Wassup! I can't help you with the DZ but i live in the cold and i ask on the safety and training forum some question about coping with cold good advice was given to me check it out.C.YA"Curiosity is the base of knowledge" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weid14 0 #3 November 13, 2001 Cross Keys, Williamstown NJ -- www.freefalladventures.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stacy 0 #4 November 13, 2001 make sure you call CK ahead of time though... winter hours will be gong into effect and I know that there will be a week closed due to the holidays, etc. definitely opened on weekends, wednesday friday, but i'm not positive otherwise. 10 AM-sunset in december, wednesdays are 11$ jumps from the skyvan. for the cold- definitely gloves and liners, turtleneck-like shirt (i like fleece), full face helmet if you have one, you get the idea. =c)cross keys' manifest phone # is 888-855-JUMPStacyhttp://astro.temple.edu/~sweeks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkymonkeyONE 4 #5 November 13, 2001 Quote(i like fleece)Baaaaah! Baaaah! Funny, I didn't notice any sheep when I was there. Hey, Stacy, are you and Kelly going to CSS at Thanksgiving?ChuckMy webpage HERE Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weid14 0 #6 November 13, 2001 I think Kelly is on her way to Az (Eloy in specific) and is taking a Northern route. Stacy -- she's been hanging at the Village Idiot and Puck Fair -- I dont' think she can see straight enouhg to drive anymore . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 20 #7 November 13, 2001 Actualy, I think she decided to fly there.....A rainy day at the DZ is better then a Sunny day at work Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stacy 0 #8 November 14, 2001 actually i've been travelling and taking it easy recently. jumped @ the ranch a weekend, sushi night @ Yama, a spa weekend w/my masseuse, dancin' @ PollyEsthers, and well... a few mysterious things that will remain mysterious. I haven't seen the Idiot in a while, suprisingly. i DID however see your teammate wearing a Pink ProTec again though..... =c)Stacyhttp://astro.temple.edu/~sweeks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stacy 0 #9 November 14, 2001 kelly is in Eloy already. I'm not going to be there for a few reasons... car accident and saving $$ for next year's 4way season being primary. Also it's hard to get time off from a residency.. tunnel camps or turkey day.... =c)Stacyhttp://astro.temple.edu/~sweeks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aviatrr 0 #10 November 14, 2001 Quote I'm leaving my nice warm daytona beach college life to go home for the holidays in about a month. I live just outside philadelphia in perkasie. I was just wondering if anybody knows of any dropzones in the philadelphia area. Yea.......THE dropzone in the PHL area......Cross Keys.. Have fun jumping in the cold.....in the meantime, I'll be living the rough life right here at Deland.. Lemme guess.......Riddle?Mike Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheMarshMan1 0 #11 November 14, 2001 "Lemme guess.......Riddle?"Uh oh....here come the Anti-Riddle comments;-) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aviatrr 0 #12 November 14, 2001 Quote Uh oh....here come the Anti-Riddle comments;-) Nope, not at all.....it's just that most people that live here in Daytona, while their family lives elsewhere, are here for Riddle.. I get questioned about it all the time......since I'm a pilot and live in Daytona, people automatically assume I go to - or did go to - Riddle.. But, naw......just live here, and happen to fly for a living....that's all.. Mike Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheMarshMan1 0 #13 November 14, 2001 Oh, ok...lol... Im not used to hearing someone refer to Riddle in a "not-bad" way. Just out of curiosity...who do you fly for?-Marshall Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aviatrr 0 #14 November 14, 2001 Quote Oh, ok...lol... Im not used to hearing someone refer to Riddle in a "not-bad" way. The only thing I have against Riddle is the price.. It's good training.. I work with many guys that went to Riddle.....but in the end, ratings are ratings, and most training is fairly equivalent.. Delta doesn't care where you did your training(unless you were military, that is) - they just care that you have the qualifications.. Only a very small amount of what you learn as a pilot comes from initial flight training.. I went to the school out in Tulsa, finished back in '95.. Ya know.....Spartan School of Narcotics.. Quote Just out of curiosity...who do you fly for? http://www.flightoptions.com Hawker 800 CaptainMike Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheMarshMan1 0 #15 November 14, 2001 Yeah...if you ask me its way over-priced, especially if you fly there. I should be done with my Airway Science degree (its an Assoicates) and all of my ratings around next year at this time. Hawker 800- Very nice!! I assume you jump out at DeLand? I'm usually out there once or twice during the week and the weekends. Maybe I'll meet up with you one of these days...-Marshall Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aviatrr 0 #16 November 14, 2001 Quote I assume you jump out at DeLand? I'm usually out there once or twice during the week and the weekends. Maybe I'll meet up with you one of these days... Yea, I jump at Deland.. Also Titusville, and occasionally Sebastian.. Watch for me.. Black/Maroon freefly suit, rig is black with maroon trim and reserve flap(Mirage) or black with maroon trim and blue reserve flap(Talon).. Either a Sabre2(several different shades of blue) or a Nitro(overall red with black ribs).. Mindwarp helmet, or a side mount camera helmet that says "Follow me to certain death" on the back.. If I'm out there this weekend, it will only be in the evening for some adult beverages.. No jumping for me this weekend, doing some SCUBA diving.. Mike Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheMarshMan1 0 #17 November 14, 2001 Alright...I'll watch for you out there... I may not be out there this weekend either- doing some tunnel time in Orlando late saturday night, maybe out there on sunday not sure yet. I have a mostly black freefly suit with some red on it, and a red Z1. I cant give you a description of a rig, since I've been jumping a few different ones lately....-Marshall Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MyUserID 0 #18 November 14, 2001 "Lemme guess.......Riddle?"Gee, I wonder how you figured that one out? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weid14 0 #19 November 14, 2001 I didnt' know you could see the Idiot at anytime given the state of consciousness one is usually at there :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #20 November 14, 2001 Well, I'm out there too Marshall, don't leave me out! Click on my picture and let me know if you've seen me. I'm usually there on weekends, not weekdays. I'll probably be there Sunday afternoon.AndreaThe brave may not live forever, but the timid may not live at all. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymedic 0 #21 November 14, 2001 Sunday you say????MarcBecause I fly, I envy no man on earth Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stacy 0 #22 November 14, 2001 i think that when I am there i AM the Idiot actually.Stacyhttp://astro.temple.edu/~sweeks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheMarshMan1 0 #23 November 15, 2001 Maybe...but I cant say for sure. I'll look for you on Sunday though if I'm out there. Can't garuntee I will be, depends on how much time I spend in the wind tunnel saturday night....-Marshall Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MyUserID 0 #24 November 15, 2001 Hey Stacy,What are you majoring in at Temple? I have a brother in the architecture program there, and my dad is a professor in the school of pharmacology. I gotta cousin in the psychology major too.Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stacy 0 #25 November 15, 2001 finished coursework, i'm doing a residency in creative arts therapies with geriatrics and palliative care right now. will be totally finished in february, sit board exams and then have one helluva party!!!Stacyhttp://astro.temple.edu/~sweeks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
