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Skydive Elsinore is definitely NOT closing! Rumors fly, but so do otters... Cool, back to jumping... __________________________________________________________ http://www.skydiveelsinore.com/teams/EXCEL/basic_camp.html

Hey all-- this weekend is a big one at Elsinore----- Saturday is our annual 10-way Speed Meet-- 4 crazy rounds, all with different rules! And the last jump is a formation load! SWEET. For more info-- check out the website: http://www.skydiveelsinore.com/calendar/10way/10wayRules.html Then Sunday for all you newer jumpers out there, the Excel Basic Camp is ON all day, followed by a tunnel camp in the evening. For more information, check out the website or email me at mel@skydiveelsinore.com. http://www.skydiveelsinore.com/teams/EXCEL/basic_camp.html Cool, hope to see you there! Mel __________________________________________________________ http://www.skydiveelsinore.com/teams/EXCEL/basic_camp.html

Hey everyone, 2005 has arrived, and it’s time to get this year going skill style! January 8th and 9th (THIS WEEKEND!), come on out for a super-sized Excel weekend—loads of jumping and coaching from 8am til sunset, exit videos, group debriefs—the works! As always, the Excel Basic Camp is open to anyone, anytime—it’s always FREE —all you have to do is show up. Check out the website for more info! http://www.skydiveelsinore.com/teams/EXCEL/basic_camp.html Or feel free to email me with any questions, mel@skydiveelsinore.com! See you there! Mel __________________________________________________________ http://www.skydiveelsinore.com/teams/EXCEL/basic_camp.html

Oh, I just said 16 cause I like it, not that I think it will be affected by the rules. 16 rules. Yeah. __________________________________________________________ http://www.skydiveelsinore.com/teams/EXCEL/basic_camp.html

Zipper-star is my favorite! And I'd say comp-box is my 2nd fave-- as long as they don't take both, I think I'll be ok...... maybe..... __________________________________________________________ http://www.skydiveelsinore.com/teams/EXCEL/basic_camp.html

Hey all-- THIS Saturday, December 4th, at Skydive Elsinore, I'm finally back for an Excel Basic Camp! I don't know about you, but I need some airtime STAT, to work off all that turkey. haha Come on out for some skills and fun-- I'll be there at 8am, ready to jump on load one. Load one rules. Feel free to email me at mel@skydiveelsinore.com with any questions! Sweet, see you there! Mel http://www.skydiveelsinore.com/teams/EXCEL/basic_camp.html __________________________________________________________ http://www.skydiveelsinore.com/teams/EXCEL/basic_camp.html

Ok, so mother nature stepped in on Sunday with a spectacle I have never seen before since I've lived in California-- SNOW! Nuts! Anyway, since we missed out this weekend, we have rescheduled our jumping day for December 11th, Saturday-- and can use Sunday, the 12th for our snow-day this time. The format for the day will be 3-on-1's with a coach and video (of course), full prep, and full debrief. We'll mix people up in groups, so everyone can get to jump with a variety of different people and coaches. If anyone who couldn't come last weekend wants to get involved for these dates, email me at mel@skydiveelsinore.com, and hopefully we will have slots remaining! The more 4-way teams we can get going, the better in my opinion, so I'll do my best to include everyone who wants in. That's the scoop-- any questions, I'm all ears! 4-waaaaaaaaaay, Mel __________________________________________________________ http://www.skydiveelsinore.com/teams/EXCEL/basic_camp.html

Thanks for the kudos, Ed! Yeah, mother nature stepped in on Sunday with a spectacle I have never seen before since I've lived in California! Anyway, we have rescheduled our jumping day for December 11th, Saturday-- and can use Sunday, the 12th for our snow-day this time. The format for the day is what Ed described-- we will be doing 3-on-1's with video (of course), full prep, and full debrief. We'll mix people up in groups, so everyone can get to jump with a variety of different people and coaches. If anyone who couldn't come last weekend wants to get involved for these dates, email me at mel@skydiveelsinore.com, and hopefully we will have slots remaining! The more 4-way teams we can get going, the better in my opinion, so I'll do my best to include everyone who wants in. So that's the scoop-- any questions, I'm all ears! 4-waaaaaaaaaay, Mel __________________________________________________________ http://www.skydiveelsinore.com/teams/EXCEL/basic_camp.html

Hi all-- this 4-way event is coming up THIS weekend, and there are only a few slots remaining-- email me as soon as you can to reserve your space! (mel@skydiveelsinore.com) Remember, the coaching is FREE-- all you pay for are your jumps, video, and the food and drink Saturday night! Bottom line, it's gonna rock. Talk to me! Mel __________________________________________________________ http://www.skydiveelsinore.com/teams/EXCEL/basic_camp.html

Hi everyone-- just a little info on an upcoming event at Skydive Elsinore on the weekend of Nov 20-21 for young skydivers interested in getting into 4-way (I hope this is ok to post here!).......... *************************************************** Want to be on a 4-way team, but don’t know where to start? The First-Team Social is designed to introduce you to the essentials of team building, and help you meet potential teammates! It officially starts on Saturday, November 20th at 4pm, with a seminar, food, and time to get to know people. 4-way jumping starts Sunday morning. We’ll be making 5 jumps, and every 4-way will include video and free coaching. Unofficially, coaches will be available to jump with you all Saturday, so come out early, get to know us, and get warmed up for an awesome event! So, if you want to get in on the first First-Team Social, register now—slots are limited. ***Pre-registration is mandatory— to secure your slot, email Melanie Curtis at mel@skydiveelsinore.com with your information and any questions you might have. If you’ve never done 4-way before but want to get started, this is the event for you! ************************************************** (Website here for more info: http://www.skydiveelsinore.com/teams/first-team-social/index.html) __________________________________________________________ http://www.skydiveelsinore.com/teams/EXCEL/basic_camp.html

I am so ridiculously THERE it's not even funny! I'm all about LO-ing the body shots on the bar again too-- a new tradition! __________________________________________________________ http://www.skydiveelsinore.com/teams/EXCEL/basic_camp.html

Hey jumpwally-- I hear you! I miss that section of the Elsinore website too, and I'm even out there jumping every weekend! I hope to get some new stuff up there very soon---- as well as keep it going more regularly. Gotta share the love! Blues, Mel __________________________________________________________ http://www.skydiveelsinore.com/teams/EXCEL/basic_camp.html

Yo yo yo-- Excel Camp is doing back to back weekends, so we're ON for this Saturday! I'm back running the show too, and as always, I'll be there at 8am ready to start skyyyydiiiiiiiviiiiing. Website below for more info.... WORD! See you there! __________________________________________________________ http://www.skydiveelsinore.com/teams/EXCEL/basic_camp.html

YES!! Elsinore Zehn-- can't wait-- bring on the competition-- the more the better as always!! __________________________________________________________ http://www.skydiveelsinore.com/teams/EXCEL/basic_camp.html

Adria-- I can only speak for myself, but as a fellow competitor and lover of everything skydiving, I have deep respect for what you were doing in our awesome sport. Spreading your joy, driving to get better, and inpiring others to do the same. SO very sad to see you leave us, but your enthusiasm for the sport will live on through those you touched. It will. Keep smiling, much love..... Mel xo __________________________________________________________ http://www.skydiveelsinore.com/teams/EXCEL/basic_camp.html

Sounds great, Evelyn! Can't wait to meet you--- and JUMP with you! Hope your gear gets here quick... Til then! Mel __________________________________________________________ http://www.skydiveelsinore.com/teams/EXCEL/basic_camp.html

Hey all-- this Saturday, Aug 28th, come on out for the next Excel camp! Chris and Morgan from Elsinore Fuse will be out running the show, while I am busy training with my 16-way team for the weekend. Should be a great day with some even better skydives, so see you there! WORD! Mel http://www.skydiveelsinore.com/teams/EXCEL/basic_camp.html __________________________________________________________ http://www.skydiveelsinore.com/teams/EXCEL/basic_camp.html

Much love to Adria, and as many good vibes as I can give!! All of us at Elsinore miss you already-- stay strong, get well, sweetheart!! xxooo __________________________________________________________ http://www.skydiveelsinore.com/teams/EXCEL/basic_camp.html

YO YO YO, peeeeeps-- Erin Murphy is coming out Sunday to guest coach Excel! Saweeeeet!! She ROCKS, so come on out and get in the air with her!! __________________________________________________________ http://www.skydiveelsinore.com/teams/EXCEL/basic_camp.html

Come to Excel, girlfriend!!!! I live and breathe 4-way, and basic skill work, and woule LOVE to help you get a new 4-way team going. I am ALL about that! (Actually, this Saturday, my friend Elisa will be out jumping with me at Excel too-- she's yet another 4-way addict, and amazing flyer.

Hey-- this is the link on the nationals.com website that Perris is using right now---- schedule of all events here... http://www.nationals.com/competitor/eventschedule.aspx Hope this helps! __________________________________________________________ http://www.skydiveelsinore.com/teams/EXCEL/basic_camp.html

Hey all, after a bit of a hiatus, the next Excel Basic Camp is ON for this Saturday, August 14th at Skydive Elsinore-- come on out and join the freefall partaaaay. I hope to have a guest coach out for Sunday the 15th as well, but need to confirm that still. I will reply to this post with any updates, so stay tuned. Website below for more deets... Cool cool---- Curtis OUT! __________________________________________________________ http://www.skydiveelsinore.com/teams/EXCEL/basic_camp.html

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Sweet! Tell them to email me and I'll put them on my list-- mel@skydiveelsinore.com Thanks! Curtis, OUT! __________________________________________________________ http://www.skydiveelsinore.com/teams/EXCEL/basic_camp.html

2-way cat diving out the back of the plane-- that means one person has two leg grips on the person in front (preferably inside grippers so they don't get kicked in the face out the door-- it'll flip if the rear guy doesn't keep his feet in and arch is t*ts off as he exits. Of course to flip, tell him to be flat and in a full track-- THAT should be interesting!! Also, I've always personally enjoyed just starting in the front of the plane and just sprinting off the tailgate holding hands. Pretty gay if it's two guys, but still hilarious. __________________________________________________________ http://www.skydiveelsinore.com/teams/EXCEL/basic_camp.html