Z Hills Dec 8th - 18th

[freeatlast 0]

Anyone coming out to play ???

I've booked the tickets and i'm hoping i'll still fit into my wingsuit
Now if you can just lay on the warm sunshine and cold beers then it's all good !!!

Ps any advice on the best places to stay ?

[The111 1]

There should be someone there to play with... no replies because most of us have been in the Keys this weekend.

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[IslandGuy 0]

On any weekend you can figure there will be 4-5 other birds jumping and usually more. I don't get out there very often during the week so not sure about how many you can expect then. Either way you can work on your flying skills with or without other birds.

For places to stay, check out the Zephyrhill Lodging options on the skydivecity.com web site. Even better would probably call the Sky Dive City main number and ask them for Judy's phone number - as I understand it, she rents trailers right there on the DZ. Don't know any of the specifics but rolling out of bed and into the Otter seems appealing. Besides that you can crawl home drunk instead of driving. Ahhh, the life.

When you arrive, you may want to get a briefing from Chuck Blue, Chris Ware or one of the other resident regulars. Not sure where you jump but here there are a mix of tandems, gliders, ultralights, and regular aircraft to be aware of. Plus, even though the LZ is large and easy to find, there are a bunch of outs and a few hazards that might prove helpful to know about.

See ya soon!

[normiss 897]

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you can crawl home drunk

Mike,
Are you implying that we would ACTUALLY get drunk at the DZ???

[IslandGuy 0]

Mark,
That would be a gross understatement. And now that we are off beer-light savings time - it is only going to get worse (or is that better - hmmm).

See ya Sunday!

Play like your life depends on it.

[freeatlast 0]

Thanks for that - i'll try to give them a call and get judy's number next week. I'll have to do it when i'm home because of the time difference UK - USA.

Staying within staggering distance of the bar is always a good plan as it saves me sleeping on the grass ....

So the tickets booked, i've just got to get a rental car and i'm all set
(apart from the reserve re-pack on my skydiving rig) hmmm ....

See you on the 8th !!!

[normiss 897]

if you're staying on the dz...why would you need a hire car???
you can arrange a pcik up and drop off at the airport with the Skydive City Mayor himself! Saves big bucks!

just an idea...mention it when you call for Pip and Judy's details.

[IslandGuy 0]

I don't know how set your plans are but there is a Space Shuttle night launch scheduled for Thursday Dec. 7th at 9:38pm local time EST (0238GMT on the 8th). The launch window typically extends for 6-10 minutes. It is probably a 2 hour drive to the east coast for a good viewing spot. Just thought I'd mention that in case you are interested. Half the time though, there is a delay due to weather or some technical problem so if you can't make it on the 7th, there is still a chance you'll be able to see it if it gets delayed.

I am planning on being out at the DZ this weekend and can get you Judy's phone number then, or will try calling the desk and PM it to you.

Having a car is nice because mass transit in Florida sucks. If you want to go jump at Sebastion for a day or cruise on over to the Kennedy Space Center and check it out/take a tour, or hit the west coast for a sunset and grouper dinner, you can do it - just remember - keep right. A small car goes for about $125US/week.

You can get your reserve inspected and repacked right there at the DZ at Paragone Rigging - Sally runs a fine shop. You can call her if you want - phone number should be on the Skydive City web page.

Play like your life depends on it.

[freeatlast 0]

Unfortunately my plans are pretty much set in stone as i've bought the ticket now !!!

Thanks for all your help though - it's made life easier for me ... (I will buy beers)

I know what you mean about mass transportation - every time i head for the states i have to face the equation

car = less jump tickets , BUT

no car = stuck on a bad weather day plus no chance to head for town to pick up essential supplies (like sleeping bag / food etc)

Therefore i usually head for the car option, but i might have to see how much it would save as i would like to jump as much as possible ...

And i'll try to keep to the right side - after something like 7 florida trips i'm getting the hang of that one ....

My reserve WILL NEED A RE-PACK (as it was february since i last had it done). So i guess i'll have to look Sally up as soon as i get there ...

So once again thanks for all your help and see you out there ...