McDuck 0 #1 January 9, 2004 My sweetheart and I are headed down to ZHills this weekend. We're leaving Friday afternoon, so we'll probably get there late Friday night/early Saturday morning. It should be about 7 hours of driving for us. So, look for the bald guy with the goatee with the lovely Asian woman looking at him like he's an utter dork, and that will be us. We're babies in this sport, so we'll welcome all the help we can get. Kevin - Sonic Beef #5 - OrFun #28 "I never take myself too seriously, 'cuz everybody know fat birds don't fly." - FLC Online communities: proof that people never mature much past high school. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
streaker 0 #2 January 9, 2004 Snowwhite will be in Orlando this weekend. I decided to stay snowy. Zhills is just down the road she may be able to head that way on Sunday. StreakerHave a yippee ki ya day! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
McDuck 0 #3 January 9, 2004 Cool! If she goes, have her look us up. We'll be the ones with the "Holy...!" looks on our faces. Kevin - Sonic Beef #5 - OrFun #28 "I never take myself too seriously, 'cuz everybody know fat birds don't fly." - FLC Online communities: proof that people never mature much past high school. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lee03 0 #4 January 9, 2004 If everything goes well, I just might see you there this weekend! -------- To put your life in danger from time to time ... breeds a saneness in dealing with day-to-day trivialities. --Nevil Shute, Slide Rule Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
McDuck 0 #5 January 9, 2004 Cool! We'll look forward to meeting you! Kevin - Sonic Beef #5 - OrFun #28 "I never take myself too seriously, 'cuz everybody know fat birds don't fly." - FLC Online communities: proof that people never mature much past high school. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BigWaveDave 0 #6 January 9, 2004 I'm sure you'll have a good time at Z-Hills. The people there are awesome. Look forward to seeing you guys there this weekend.“If you hear a voice within you saying, ''You are not a painter,'' then by all means paint… and that voice will be silenced.” - Vincent van Gogh Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
McDuck 0 #7 January 9, 2004 Right on, Dave! I'm sure we'll have a blast regardless, but it will be that much more fun to meet people who put up with my inanities here. Kevin - Sonic Beef #5 - OrFun #28 "I never take myself too seriously, 'cuz everybody know fat birds don't fly." - FLC Online communities: proof that people never mature much past high school. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BigWaveDave 0 #8 January 9, 2004 Cool, although keep in mind I've got plenty of inanities of my own... See you there bro, and Blue Skies!“If you hear a voice within you saying, ''You are not a painter,'' then by all means paint… and that voice will be silenced.” - Vincent van Gogh Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 15 #9 January 9, 2004 How long you planning on being there? I'm heading for Lake Wales Saturday morning. 17 hour drive... Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lee03 0 #10 January 9, 2004 KEWL! I'll buy the first round of beer, if you'll buy the second Loking forward to meeting ya'll too -------- To put your life in danger from time to time ... breeds a saneness in dealing with day-to-day trivialities. --Nevil Shute, Slide Rule Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
McDuck 0 #11 January 9, 2004 QuoteHow long you planning on being there? I'm heading for Lake Wales Saturday morning. 17 hour drive... We're only staying until Sunday evening. While our drive is only 7-8 hours, I have to be at work Monday afternoon and could probably stand to get some rest. I'm sure there will be at least a LITTLE fun and frivolity while we are there. Wish we could meet you, Phree.Kevin - Sonic Beef #5 - OrFun #28 "I never take myself too seriously, 'cuz everybody know fat birds don't fly." - FLC Online communities: proof that people never mature much past high school. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
McDuck 0 #12 January 9, 2004 QuoteKEWL! I'll buy the first round of beer, if you'll buy the second Loking forward to meeting ya'll too You're on! Second round's on me. Kevin - Sonic Beef #5 - OrFun #28 "I never take myself too seriously, 'cuz everybody know fat birds don't fly." - FLC Online communities: proof that people never mature much past high school. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybrat68 0 #13 January 9, 2004 Cool! We've got the Cessna 40-50 Ways goin on this weekend. It should be pretty cool to watch. Randy (towerrat) and I may get out there Sunday afternoon or evening. I'll be lookin for ya'll. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DaMan 0 #14 January 9, 2004 Unfortunately I have to work and Michelle is going to a baby shower (hope it's not contagious)... Catch you guys next time you're down/in town! Z-Flock 8 Discotec Rodriguez Too bad weapons grade stupidity doesn't lead to sterility. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpergirl 0 #15 January 9, 2004 F1freak and I live on the dz so I'm sure we'll be arounnd during the weekend. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SpeedRacer 1 #16 January 10, 2004 I cant' get to Florida, so it will have to be...bust. big perky & bouncy Speed Racer -------------------------------------------------- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MyOwnWay 0 #17 January 11, 2004 jealous!!! i am sooooo jealous!!! i am freezing my ass of back in kansas. . . oh how i wish i was still in eloy, or even way back in north carolina. . . have fun and tell cora hi for me! _________________________________________ all good things are wild and free - Henry David Thoreau Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
okalb 79 #18 January 11, 2004 Quotejealous!!! i am sooooo jealous!!! i am freezing my ass of back in kansas. . . oh how i wish i was still in eloy, or even way back in north carolina. . . have fun and tell cora hi for me! Not much to jealous of. I met Kevin today on the ground since it was 45 dgrees low clouds and rain. I am sure he is glad he drove all the way down here. -OKTime flies like an arrow....fruit flies like a banana Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chopchop 0 #19 January 11, 2004 yup.. didn't even head over... weather sucked... Plaything and I went on a decorating spree... chopchop gotta go... Plaything needs a spanking.. Lotsa Pictures Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
McDuck 0 #20 January 12, 2004 Okay, so Saturday was a bust (and not the kind that Roy might be thinking of ), but we really ARE glad we drove all that way. We met Oren, Billy P, Sally, the wonderful staff at ZHills AND (let us not leave out THIS shining star) ARLO! We could NOT stop talking about the trip all the way back. Even though we couldn't jump on Saturday, it was good to get out there and meet a few people and get set up for Sunday. As goofy as it may sound to be excited about something like this (that's just how I am), I got to help finish the new packer's tent-structure-thingy on Sunday morning. I mean, why stand around being cold when you can help out and warm up fast? Oh, and I'm not supposed to reveal all the inside information on this, but I think I can get away with some minor, if vague, bragging: I got to meet Tony (of Tony Suits fame) and even purchased my very own freefly suit! In addition to all of the wonderful people we met (sorry if we seemed a bit stand-offish, but we don't like to intrude), we logged our first jumps away from our home DZ. SO, the next time we go back (soon), we'll be bringing beer and staying for some festivities. If you can't tell from how geeked out I am right now, we had a BLAST, and we can't wait to go back. Oh, and Arlo? Next time I'm getting it on FILM. Our heartfelt thanks to everyone who made our trip farther south fantastic...and that means EVERYONE. Kevin - Sonic Beef #5 - OrFun #28 "I never take myself too seriously, 'cuz everybody know fat birds don't fly." - FLC Online communities: proof that people never mature much past high school. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kramer 0 #21 January 12, 2004 I just got back from ZHills man. You'll love it down there, I had the time of my life. It's a great place for people with low jump numbers...a lot of SkyGods walking around that are very friendly, and quick to help out a newbie. G'luck, and enjoy. (Say hi to my Otters for me ) -Kramer The FAKE KRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAMER!!!!!!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ladyskydiver 0 #22 January 12, 2004 Sorry to have missed you. I stopped at the DZ on Sunday and asked about "This McDuck dude" and unfortunately no-one knew who I was talking about. Maybe next time. Glad you liked the DZ. Hope you come back soon.Life is short! Break the rules! Forgive quickly! Kiss slowly! Love truly, Laugh uncontrollably. And never regret anything that made you smile. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
McDuck 0 #23 January 12, 2004 We actually just got back ourselves. We went down for the weekend and had a GREAT time, even with only one day to jump due to inclement weather. We are definitely going back. Kevin - Sonic Beef #5 - OrFun #28 "I never take myself too seriously, 'cuz everybody know fat birds don't fly." - FLC Online communities: proof that people never mature much past high school. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
McDuck 0 #24 January 12, 2004 What time did you stop by? We left around 5pm on Sunday, since we had a long drive back to NC. Maybe we saw each other and just never made the connection?Kevin - Sonic Beef #5 - OrFun #28 "I never take myself too seriously, 'cuz everybody know fat birds don't fly." - FLC Online communities: proof that people never mature much past high school. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jmpnkramer 0 #25 January 12, 2004 Quoteinclement weather. What are you talking about. I made a jump on Saturday night. Oh wait that was a Static Line Round off the Tailgate of a C-130 after flying around for an hour watching everyong barf their brains out. Like I had told you I was doing the military thing. Ya'll need to try and make it down for the PMB at the end of the month. It will be fun. Laters, The REAL KRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAMER!!!!!!!!!The REAL KRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAMER! "HESITATION CAUSES DEATH!!!" "Be Slow to Fall into Friendship; but when Thou Art in, Continue Firm & Constant." - SOCRATES Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
