I've heard rumors of a reopening but nothing official. I know Monroe had a big following of jumpers who would love to return. I haven't been there but if they reopen I would check it out for sure.
The last rumor I heard was there is approval to build a new hanger but they were not going to let the jumpers land on the airport. I guess this is being debated.
Since we now have a bigger bus, we may be able to sell Bill the little one.
Alternatively, the soccer fields are looking better and better. It'll be a cold day in hell before the briar patches, the jailhouse and the shooting ranges are start looking good, though.
Maybe it's going to be a conglomerate...Bill (DZO) and Gary (equipment owner).
Okay, thanks. There was a skydiving club at the Univ. of Georgia, but it appears that it went inactive not too long after it started. I was interested in seeing if there might be a dz close enough that might already be populated with UGA students who could get the club running again.
...I know Monroe had a big following of jumpers who would love to return. I haven't been there but if they reopen I would check it out for sure.
I'm curious as to just how many would permanently go back. I've talked to about 10 that definitely would. Probably more than a few have found new homes and are sitting on the fence...stay/go back.
I think for many, Monroe closing and not having a DZ close by was a reason to leave the sport. There are many I don't think you will see again other than maybe a visit.
Typically, the people make the dropzone, but management practices can have an impact on that. I would defintely go check out a dz that opened at Monroe. I felt very comfortable there the few months I jumped there prior to it closing. There was a great vibe there that I don't feel at the other 2 DZs in GA. I still don't feel like I have a "home" DZ.
I agree, the people make the DZ. If Monroe re-opened I would definitely go check it out, like Mic said. Not sure how much of a regular I would be though, the Farm has grown on me. Especially when they get that Otter for the winter.
Typically, the people make the dropzone, but management practices can have an impact on that. I would defintely go check out a dz that opened at Monroe. I felt very comfortable there the few months I jumped there prior to it closing. There was a great vibe there that I don't feel at the other 2 DZs in GA. I still don't feel like I have a "home" DZ.
I loved Skydive Monroe when I regularly showed up 3 or 4 times a year in the late 90's to early 00's. They just had great vibes and I could find high end groups to jump with easily. It was well worth the 2.75 hour drive each way.
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