RkyMtnHigh 0 #1 April 13, 2004 Help! I'm in process of developing my road trip from Colorado to Florida and here's what I've come up with based on dropzones along the way: Farewell Jump at MileHi in Longmont; then I-76 to I-80 through Nebraska and Des Moines, Iowa (any dz's there?), straight into Ottawa to visit friends at Skydive Chicago. From there, I'm looking at I-65 south through Indianapolis and Louisville KY, continue I-65 south through Nashville, TN. Take a detour to I-24 to Atlanta then I-20 to Birmingham, AL, stop in at Bama Skydive Center, then 65 South to Mobile to visit the folks...and of course, while I'm there I'll stop in at Gold Coast in Moss Point. From Mobile, I'll take I-10 East towards Tallahassee, Jacksonville, then 95 South, then 4 to Deland, Orlando, then Sebastian and Zhills, then further south towards West Palm Beach and SoBe. Any ideas or diversions from my trip that I need to consider? or better routes? I'm really looking forward to the new adventure I have ahead and opening the new chapter in my life! _________________________________________ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shark 0 #2 April 13, 2004 QuoteAny ideas or diversions from my trip that I need to consider? or better routes? Yeah, get yer butt over to SoCal, and Skydive Elsinore! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CapWeathersby 0 #3 April 13, 2004 You should stop by Skydive Atlanta or Skydive Monroe on your way through Atlanta. ________________________________ "Try not to become a man of success but rather to become a man of value." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtval 0 #4 April 13, 2004 I know vegas is on the way...(if you take a right turn at alburquerque) should I count on seeing ya! HAHA!My photos My Videos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 15 #5 April 13, 2004 At Indy take 70 east and you can hit Richmond, then go another hour till you hit 75 south and SGC is only 35 minutes off the path. 75 runs all the way to Atlanta or Flordia (done the drive 2 times in a year already ) Lets you hit two more cool DZ's Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #6 April 13, 2004 You could take it further south, come through SD Dallas, Aggieland and Houston then hit I-10 to go out.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BoostedXT 0 #7 April 13, 2004 Go to skydive Monroe....they are a great group of people down there. Skymocha is there and a bunch of other kick arse people. I miss them... its off of I85......or go to www.skydivemonroe.com JoeFor long as you live and high you fly and smiles you'll give and tears you'll cry and all that you touch and all that you see is all your life will ever be. Pedro Offers you his Protection. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DJatLarge 0 #8 April 13, 2004 I know there are a couple DZ's in Nebraska, and one or two near Des Moines.... look at the dropzones section here for exact details. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lawrocket 3 #9 April 13, 2004 QuoteQuoteAny ideas or diversions from my trip that I need to consider? or better routes? Yeah, get yer butt over to SoCal, and Skydive Elsinore! Exactly! Two freeways is all! I-70 west to I-15 south. Can't get any easier. My wife is hotter than your wife. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RkyMtnHigh 0 #10 April 13, 2004 QuoteAt Indy take 70 east and you can hit Richmond, then go another hour till you hit 75 south and SGC is only 35 minutes off the path. 75 runs all the way to Atlanta or Flordia (done the drive 2 times in a year already ) Lets you hit two more cool DZ's Hey..that makes sense. What jumpsplanes do you have? and does the dz have full facilities? _________________________________________ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RoadRash 0 #11 April 13, 2004 Go to CSC too (if you go through West Lafayette, IN, we can hang out and I'll buy ya a beer...), and we can do a jump!!!! If you end up coming through, shoot me a PM and I'll give you my cell number... ~R+R...Purdue can be a blast...trust me...ask Val...~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ Fly the friendly skies...^_^...})ii({...^_~... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 15 #12 April 13, 2004 Not sure about Richmond this year but SGC has a Super Otter currently and the Casa is coming back soon. SGC has showers, couches to crash on and the other things needed to crash at a DZ for a few days. We are currently flying weekends mainly, but Friday and Wednesday afternoon flights are starting up too. PM me if you need more details.Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RkyMtnHigh 0 #13 April 13, 2004 Ahhh...that sounds nice. I know that's what I love about Skydive Chicago..so my trip may not be so bad afterall. _________________________________________ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #14 April 13, 2004 You really should go take I 25 north to I 90 and jump at DavenPort WA.. then come over to Seattle and jump at all 3 of our DZ for SPECTACULAR scenery.. then drive down the coast to SD Oregon just off I-5 then Eugene Skydivers then on down to the Bay area with 4 really kewl DZ.. then go on down to Southern Cal and thier DZ then over to Eloy and across the southern tier of states....Texas...Narlins....Moss Point etc.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WingnutOrange 0 #15 April 13, 2004 Sure, come to Skydive Orange in Orange, VA. Everyone is welcome; we have a super otter and a 182. The people are great and so is the jumping. Everyone usually hangs out together after sunset load. It's a real hoot after dark. Couches to crash on, spare bed in the loft. If you take I-95 south from northern virginia down to exit 130-B, take route 3 west until you reach route 20 south(there's a sheetz gas station right there), hang a left, and the airport will be about 20-25 miles down the road on your right. Or come in from I-66 headed east, get on route 29 south, take route 522 south, turn right onto route 20 south, and the airport is about 4 miles down on the right. Hope you have a wonderful trip! Blue Skies -Wingnut Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chiquita 12 #16 April 13, 2004 The only places that I have jumped on your journey are in GA, Emerald Coast in AL, and a few in FL. In GA I would definitely stop by Skydive the Farm, it a new dz on private property that is beautiful, plus (as long as you don't mind) $10 jumps for women I have not been to Emerald Coast in a few years, but the 2 times I was there I loved it. They usually do a boogie Memorial w/e with beach jumps. One of my favorite jumps is a sunset beach jump done there. As far as FL goes I have only been to 3 dzs and I liked all 3. Don't really know much about any of the ones down there. Anyway, just my 2 cents and maybe a little more. Chiquita"Ego is the anesthesia that deadens the pain of stupidity" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RkyMtnHigh 0 #17 April 13, 2004 QuoteSure, come to Skydive Orange in Orange, VA. Everyone is welcome; we have a super otter and a 182. The people are great and so is the jumping. Everyone usually hangs out together after sunset load. It's a real hoot after dark. Couches to crash on, spare bed in the loft. If you take I-95 south from northern virginia down to exit 130-B, take route 3 west until you reach route 20 south(there's a sheetz gas station right there), hang a left, and the airport will be about 20-25 miles down the road on your right. Or come in from I-66 headed east, get on route 29 south, take route 522 south, turn right onto route 20 south, and the airport is about 4 miles down on the right. Hope you have a wonderful trip! Blue Skies -Wingnut Mmmmm....you said "Otter"...mmmm**homer voice** Say, did Amy and Scott get married yet? I met them in Eloy. and yeah..they informed me about the nakedness after dark _________________________________________ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 35 #18 April 13, 2004 You'll have all the turbines you could possibly want once you get to FL. You'll be like a kid in a candy store! So, don't worry so much about what planes these other dz's will have along the way. Just go, and I'm sure you'll have a lot of fun no matter what you jump out of. She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheAnvil 0 #19 April 13, 2004 Hmmmm....some of these suggestions are pretty good. I would suggest stopping off at a liquor store in every state, purchase a different brand of tequila in each, then drop off all of the FULL, unopened bottles at La Casa del Vinny in Jacksonville. Lemme know when you get to DeLand and I'll waddle down there for a jump or two... Vinny the Anvil Vinny the Anvil Post Traumatic Didn't Make The Lakers Syndrome is REAL JACKASS POWER!!!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shmali 0 #20 April 13, 2004 Would definitely recommend hitting SKydive Atlanta (we've got a beautiful and fast King Air) Always a great place to just come and hang out. Also if you're going south 95 i would also recommend hitting up Skydive Space center. Was over there last week and all i can say is wow. Very friendly people and the view is unique (ohh look its the shuttle launch pads and hanger etc...) But that's just my 2cents. Pineappe Death Juice, If you have to ask you'd rather not know! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RkyMtnHigh 0 #21 April 13, 2004 I'm really looking forward to this trip with all the kuhl stops I'll have! YAY! _________________________________________ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Casie 0 #22 April 13, 2004 I can't believe you're driving by the big state of TEXAS & not stopping~Porn Kitty WARNING: Goldschlager causes extreme emotional outbursts! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RkyMtnHigh 0 #23 April 13, 2004 QuoteI can't believe you're driving by the big state of TEXAS & not stopping Exactly... 10 days to get through Texas or 10 days for multiple states? LOL _________________________________________ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kennedy 0 #24 April 13, 2004 Don't you just love some of these ideas? "Forget the plan, forget your folks, and come this way. It'll only add 10 to 15 hours to the trip." I liked you original plan. My only suggestion is call up the kitty (chaos, not porn) and see about something in Tenn. PM me about when you plan on stopping at Cullman. Maybe we can hang out and make up for GCS MG.witty subliminal message Guard your honor, let your reputation fall where it will, and outlast the bastards. 1* Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Casie 0 #25 April 13, 2004 QuoteQuoteI can't believe you're driving by the big state of TEXAS & not stopping Exactly... 10 days to get through Texas or 10 days for multiple states? LOL It'll only take 1 day max, if ya drive like me. I understand though Guess I'll have to wait & see ya again at Mardi Gras.~Porn Kitty WARNING: Goldschlager causes extreme emotional outbursts! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
