PLFKING 3 #276 December 2, 2003 Btw, Bets......nice pic of you in the FliteSuit ad in this month's Parachutist. Don"When in doubt I whip it out, I got me a rock-and-roll band. It's a free-for-all." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bbarnhouse 0 #277 December 2, 2003 QuoteBtw, Bets......nice pic of you in the FliteSuit ad in this month's Parachutist Ummm Didn't know there was one.... But thank you...will have to wait for my copy sometime in the next 2 weeks...??? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 35 #278 December 2, 2003 This week's update from Southwest has more cities to Phoenix on sale. Purchase by De. 4th. You people in NoCal might want to fly instead of drive with these rates! (Note: I have nothing to do with Southwest, they just send me weekly updates). Phoenix, AZ $99 one-way, to/from Buffalo/Niagara Falls, NY $89 one-way, to/from Oakland, CA $76 one-way, to/from Salt Lake City, UTShe 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
vdschoor 0 #279 December 3, 2003 Yay.. only 1 more person to sign up and we have 250 dz.commers coming to Eloy!! Iwan Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Daizey 0 #280 December 3, 2003 Yeah they are great rates but what they don't tell ya is that the majority of them are sold out I was all set to buy my tickets through them, but then i had to look elsewhere *daizey* Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FIREFLYR 0 #281 December 3, 2003 AM WEST AIRLINES!!! (AWA) SFO-PHX $173 round trip They also had the schedule I wanted Check'em out!"One flew East,and one flew West..............one flew over the cuckoo's nest" "There's absolutely no excuse for the way I'm about to act" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JovialChris 0 #282 December 3, 2003 ooh yeah...been workin so hard, I'm ready for the break. SW airfare is good from Seattle (<200), but Eloy shuttle is $70 through the DZ (could translate to 5 extra jumps). Anyone know of an alternate way to the DZ? What do the hotel shuttles run? I'll be flying in alone on Tues., the 30th...probably camping or bunkhouse. Who is the veteran that can fill me in on an alternative transportation plan from the airport? JovialChris I'm Lost! Which way to the Prairie? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflygoddess 0 #283 December 3, 2003 check out the ride sharring thread....there may be someone already going to the airport to pick up people... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mouth 0 #284 December 3, 2003 That is so cool that you've gone purple. I've gone blonde highlights so we'll need a new pic for JP's favorites gallery. I also have some cool gel that make me purple. -- Hot Mama At least you know where you stand even if it is in a pile of shit. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #285 December 3, 2003 depending on time I get there on the 30th as well about 1 or so on Alaska Air.. And Gawain said he would pick me up..what time are you headed to SEA-TAC... maybe share a ride on this side Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alanab 0 #286 December 3, 2003 hey i was just checking out the sd arizona website and it says that the landing area is only to be landed on east or west. well what if the winds are north or south? are you supposed to land crosswind? i could be stupid, but im confused. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflygoddess 0 #287 December 3, 2003 That is in the main landing area, the alternate (student) area is for all directions...well first one landing sets of course... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alanab 0 #288 December 3, 2003 gotcha, is that where we are suppose to land even if we arent students? where do you land? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflygoddess 0 #289 December 3, 2003 It depends on the wind.... if no wind, then the main, unless everyone and their dog is there, then the alternate, if the winds are east to west then the main and if they are north to south then the alternate....just because I hate flying over or into buildings...most of the time I just look to see which is less crowded Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deuce 1 #290 December 3, 2003 The landing areas at Eloy are grand. Flat as billiard tables and nicely groomed. I prefer the student area cause I can land into the wind, and I'm usually down first because of my wingloading on a 7 cell (7 cell posse represent!) When I choose to land in the main area, I land on the edge, cause the swoopers are magnificent. Way high altitude and serious swoopage on very highly loaded hi-po ellipticals. The distance difference is negligible to the packing areas. The option of sliding in on your ass is nice, as there's usually no peanut gallery over on the student area. Just as big and flat as the Show Landing Area. It's gonna rock. My balloon jump videos for jump ticket only are filling up quick. If anybody wants in on the deal, contact the hostess with the mostess, Miss Betsy. All the balloon jumps I get will be on the DZ.Holiday Boogie DVD, and everybody will get a raw VHS of the jump, or a firewire if you have your own camera. Ciao Monkeys, prepare to party hearty. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deuce 1 #291 December 3, 2003 QuoteThat is so cool that you've gone purple. I've gone blonde highlights so we'll need a new pic for JP's favorites gallery. I also have some cool gel that make me purple. Some one-on-one time with a certain bear I know turned you a little purple last year. Bwah! Love you. Can't wait to meet the source of the MouthJoy. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JovialChris 0 #292 December 3, 2003 Hey Jeanne...I've been checking you out on DZ.com...sounds like a lively bunch, should be an interesting boogie w/ all the talk. I thought you were leaving earlier in the week? I'm leaving Seattle at 1pm on Tuesday. Little late for you, the "earlybird"? I guess I'll check out the other thread, not a big deal. See you at the X-mas party? JovialChris I'm Lost! Which way to the Prairie? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Viking 0 #293 December 3, 2003 so have piced up the new pc330 yet?I swear you must have footprints on the back of your helmet - chicagoskydiver My God has a bigger dick than your god -George Carlin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deuce 1 #294 December 3, 2003 No, my boss, Clay Bonavito, is shopping for one. My 120 is working fine. Neat unit, though. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #295 December 3, 2003 I will definitely be at the Seattle Skydivers Christmas party. I can't wait to get to someplace that I can actually freakin jump. This weather is major suckage. I am getting so rusty I don't know if I will remember how to fall out of the damn plane when I get down there.On top of that I am getting a NEW RW suit from Velinda... and a NEW fullface Bonehead for combat RW jumps. I think I am going to put the HUGE Triathalon back in my container..and leave the SR-71 here... just to be on the safe side. Did you ever get ahold of the people to reline yours? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JovialChris 0 #296 December 3, 2003 yeah, major suckage although it was nice last Sunday, didn't make it to the DZ. I feel a little rusty too, after one jump, I'll be back in the vibe. Hope to get high jump numbers in Eloy. New jump suit from Velinda, w/ booties, fullface, you in a combat RW jump, talk about a ? We'll have to sell you off to the Pentagon. No re-line, I'm going to AZ for major demo of equip, going to buy all new for summer. Donate the SR to a novice coming in the sport. Maybe a little resale, maybe 2nd rig. Anyway lines are good for a few more months of use, to be on the safe side? JovialChris I'm Lost! Which way to the Prairie? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingnut 0 #297 December 3, 2003 Quote$76 one-way, to/from Salt Lake City, UT wow that's half my 1 way gas budget for the rv.. if i wasn't bringing so much stuff and a warm place to slep too i would fly, screw the 12+ hour drive....... oh well.... ______________________________________ "i have no reader's digest version" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nick 0 #298 December 3, 2003 If your flying BA, I'll be there. But I've already got my transport sorted, should be a load of us to annoy the trolly dollys!!!! Nick Gravity- It's not just a good idea, it's the LAW! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bbarnhouse 0 #299 December 3, 2003 QuoteThat is in the main landing area, the alternate (student) area is for all directions...well first one landing sets of course... Let me clarify for you. The North landing area (Main) is a high performance area. The landings are East to West or West to East only (but not at the same time) no matter what the winds are doing. The first person down sets the pattern and all are to follow that pattern (even if it's downwind)or land off in the desert. The south area (alternate) the first person down sets the pattern in to the wind everyone follows the same pattern or lands off! If you are uncomfortable landing in cross-winds..DO NOT land in the North Area. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alanab 0 #300 December 3, 2003 thanks for the clarification bets, make more sense now! i think i'll stick to the alternate (south) landing area for the boogie! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
