skyjames 2 #1 July 12, 2011 Think there will ever be another WFFC? It's like missing an old friend. "exit fast, fly smooth, dock soft and smile" 'nother james Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndyBoyd 0 #2 July 12, 2011 I had great times at Quicny in the 90's. Never made it to Rantoul. I've never been to summerfest at SDC, but it seems like a close approximation of the WFFC vibe. http://www.skydivechicago.com/Events/Summerfest_2011 I hear Lost Prairie in Montana is also lots of fun. http://www.skydivelostprairie.com/JUMPMEET-2011.html Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyjames 2 #3 July 13, 2011 Checked just about every boogie out... Only takes two to party, but there was something about being around 2~3 thousand jumpers same place same time :-) "exit fast, fly smooth, dock soft and smile" 'nother james Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 1,623 #4 July 13, 2011 QuoteChecked just about every boogie out... Only takes two to party, but there was something about being around 2~3 thousand jumpers same place same time :-) Mud, and being unable to sleep because of the noise all night come to mind.... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chuckakers 370 #5 July 13, 2011 Quote Quote Checked just about every boogie out... Only takes two to party, but there was something about being around 2~3 thousand jumpers same place same time :-) Mud, and being unable to sleep because of the noise all night come to mind. Like Woodstock, eh Professor? Chuck Akers D-10855 Houston, TX Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
normiss 622 #6 July 13, 2011 John we're getting old when we complain about 'all night noise' at a boogie. and why I choose a nearby hotel! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tink1717 2 #7 July 13, 2011 I don't have words to say how bad I miss Quincy and Rantoul. I really thought that there would be some national level boogie to take its place, but it seems there's no support for anything larger than a regional boogie. Sad state of affairs in the sport.Skydivers don't knock on Death's door. They ring the bell and runaway... It really pisses him off. -The World Famous Tink. (I never heard of you either!!) AA #2069 ASA#33 POPS#8808 Swooo 1717 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
headoverheels 291 #8 July 13, 2011 Quote John we're getting old when we complain about 'all night noise' at a boogie. Old enough to complain, but still has his hearing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyjames 2 #9 July 13, 2011 Quoteand being unable to sleep because of the noise all night come to mind. A damn good reason to drink yourself into a stupor. "exit fast, fly smooth, dock soft and smile" 'nother james Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydiver30960 0 #10 July 13, 2011 QuoteQuoteand being unable to sleep because of the noise all night come to mind. A damn good reason to drink yourself into a stupor. And we have a winner! Can't sleep? Have another beer! I miss the WFFC as well. Interestingly enough, it'd be tougher for me to get there now that I'm on the other side of the country. But I'm sure I'd still be up for the roadtrip if the convention ever comes back! Elvisio "only my liver is happy the convention is gone" Rodriguez Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 1,623 #11 July 13, 2011 Quote Quote John we're getting old when we complain about 'all night noise' at a boogie. Old enough to complain, but still has his hearing. What?... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CSpenceFLY 1 #12 July 13, 2011 QuoteI don't have words to say how bad I miss Quincy and Rantoul. I really thought that there would be some national level boogie to take its place, but it seems there's no support for anything larger than a regional boogie. Sad state of affairs in the sport. Rantoul would have us back. I believe Don is standing in the way of someone else doing it. There will never be another event like the convention. The sport has changed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 2,396 #13 July 13, 2011 >There will never be another event like the convention. The sport has changed. Yep. And will keep changing. At one of my first Quincys (93? 94?) I remember talking to a bunch of older skydivers (including George Galloway at one point) all of them looking around the tents and lamenting how skydiving has become too commercial, this was more like a carnival than a boogie, Freak Brothers was so much better, people were getting spoiled by square reserves, there were too many booty suits, too much pink shit etc etc. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldwomanc6 38 #14 July 13, 2011 Quote >There will never be another event like the convention. The sport has changed. Yep. And will keep changing. At one of my first Quincys (93? 94?) I remember talking to a bunch of older skydivers (including George Galloway at one point) all of them looking around the tents and lamenting how skydiving has become too commercial, this was more like a carnival than a boogie, Freak Brothers was so much better, people were getting spoiled by square reserves, there were too many booty suits, too much pink shit etc etc. Yep, if you weren't being blown away (and I mean literally-- '91 or '92) what fun was it? Oh, fun times, those. lisa WSCR 594 FB 1023 CBDB 9 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bolas 5 #15 July 13, 2011 Quote Quote I don't have words to say how bad I miss Quincy and Rantoul. I really thought that there would be some national level boogie to take its place, but it seems there's no support for anything larger than a regional boogie. Sad state of affairs in the sport. Rantoul would have us back. I believe Don is standing in the way of someone else doing it. There will never be another event like the convention. The sport has changed. The "no set landing direction except in the main landing area" these days would cause some people to probably stroke out. Stupidity if left untreated is self-correcting If ya can't be good, look good, if that fails, make 'em laugh. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ltdiver 3 #16 July 13, 2011 I miss waking up to this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w_DKWlrA24k&feature=youtube_gdata_player Blue Skies, IZ ! Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riddler 0 #17 July 13, 2011 QuoteI miss waking up to this: http://www.youtube.com/...youtube_gdata_player Lol, I have this song as my alarm clock on my Galaxy Tab.Trapped on the surface of a sphere. XKCD Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisL 2 #18 July 13, 2011 I made it to 2006 convention and had an incredible time. Jumped the jet, did a HALO, helicopter, skyvan, and CASA, as well as many Otter jumps. I was so bummed that it was the last one, but I'm glad I got at least one before it was all over.__ My mighty steed Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marks2065 0 #19 July 13, 2011 QuoteI made it to 2006 convention and had an incredible time. Jumped the jet, did a HALO, helicopter, skyvan, and CASA, as well as many Otter jumps. I was so bummed that it was the last one, but I'm glad I got at least one before it was all over. I got to 8 WFFCs and the one I had the most fun at was the first year at rantoul. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
evillejmper 0 #20 July 13, 2011 You can also add Richmond to the same discussion. The Convention and the Boogie, you used to live for those and recover the rest of the year. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyjames 2 #21 July 13, 2011 QuoteI made it to 2006 convention and had an incredible time. Jumped the jet, did a HALO, helicopter, skyvan, and CASA, as well as many Otter jumps. I was so bummed that it was the last one, but I'm glad I got at least one before it was all over. Oh yeah, that and more. Pitman Stunt plane, an attempt at a 40 way Magic Carpet Ride out of a C130 with the MUFF bro himself Johnny. Somethings can never be replaced. If you woke up early enough even the balloon jumps were a blast. If you were there for Carbone's wedding to much fun. "exit fast, fly smooth, dock soft and smile" 'nother james Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fallfast69 2 #22 July 14, 2011 Is anyone here that was there when Don flew his MIG that night...the hundred foot fly-by over the big-top at over 500 MPH??? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyangel2 2 #23 July 14, 2011 Quote Is anyone here that was there when Don flew his MIG that night...the hundred foot fly-by over the big-top at over 500 MPH??? May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds. - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eeneR 1 #24 July 14, 2011 If it wasnt for WFFC I would not have met some of the most amazing people!!! I made so many great friends thanks to that boogie She is not a "Dumb Blonde" - She is a "Light-Haired Detour Off The Information Superhighway." eeneR TF#72, FB#4130, Incauto Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ksudiver87 0 #25 July 14, 2011 i have never been to WFFC but how would Couch Freaks compare to it? Sounds pretty similar to me..by the way.. 6 more weeks till Freaks ~Always do stupid things safely~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
