sunnydee123 0 #1 August 12, 2003 Well everyone has SAID that Skydive Chicago is a "skydivers heaven" and I think that is an understatement.....this place is great! From the place itself (the history you can follow through the pictures on the walls, the YUMMY food, the bad ass camping, the HGUE packing area, the abundent landing area), to the people, to the 3 Otters, to the vibe. IT WAS GREAT FUN and I recommend it to anyone who has not been. It is worth the trip! If I could thank Roger I would but now we can thank Rook and Missy and the rest of the gang for keeping the SDC spirit alive. This is the place of all places...in my eyes! GET TO SKYDIVE CHICAGO and feel the vibe my friends! Dreams become reality, one choice at a time... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fozchek 0 #2 August 12, 2003 Whaaat? No pictures? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunnydee123 0 #3 August 12, 2003 Hee hee...........should have them later today but was so busy jumping - almost forgot to take pics - if you can believe that...Made 15 in 2 days...yippy! Guess what - I missed my flight home and was in the airport ALL DAY yesterday trying to get home Dreams become reality, one choice at a time... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diverdriver 5 #4 August 12, 2003 QuoteHee hee...........should have them later today but was so busy jumping - almost forgot to take pics - if you can believe that...Made 15 in 2 days...yippy! Guess what - I missed my flight home and was in the airport ALL DAY yesterday trying to get home Yep, more than one person has missed their flight home after seeing SDC. Can't put my finger on it. Maybe because they were having fun? Glad you had a good time. Sorry I didn't bump into you though. I was only out there this past saturday and on the "Max ways". Edit to add: did you get to see the hybrid bigway they did? Did you see Rook's move when that one jumper went low? That guy is hands down the best skydiver in the world. There's nothing he can't do.Chris Schindler www.diverdriver.com ATP/D-19012 FB #4125 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ltdiver 3 #5 August 12, 2003 Quotethe YUMMY food Absolutely! We all marveled at the food made at Nationals last year. I think everyone wanted to steal the cook away and take him to their own DZ! :^) Have they built that restaurant for him yet? ltdiver 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
diverdriver 5 #6 August 12, 2003 QuoteQuotethe YUMMY food Absolutely! We all marveled at the food made at Nationals last year. I think everyone wanted to steal the cook away and take him to their own DZ! :^) Have they built that restaurant for him yet? ltdiver Alas, no restaraunt yet. As you can imagine some things have been delayed due to recent events. I'll try to ask this weekend what the new plan is for the restaraunt. My understanding is that it will go forward. But as you can see we already have the food so not having the restaraunt....well....it's not keeping away from the DZ I'll tell you that. Chef Tim is great and he works like a slave during the summers. He has good help that also work like slaves so make sure you try and tip these guys if you visit and get food. They are so worth it. Just as an aside, Chef Tim does do dinner up in the VIP lounge on Friday and Saturday nights (if they aren't already doing it at the party deck at the pond) so it's kinda like we already have the restaraunt. With a huge video screen too!Chris Schindler www.diverdriver.com ATP/D-19012 FB #4125 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kevin922 0 #7 August 12, 2003 aren't there even horse rentals on the property?? i heard that i thought Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
whocares 0 #8 August 12, 2003 you can rent canoes and horses. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Remster 24 #9 August 12, 2003 Quoteyou can rent canoes and horses. Do you have to rent both?Remster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diverdriver 5 #10 August 12, 2003 Quotearen't there even horse rentals on the property?? i heard that i thought Canoes on the property. Horses close by. Then you can ride them down by the river on our property.Chris Schindler www.diverdriver.com ATP/D-19012 FB #4125 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kevin922 0 #11 August 12, 2003 Quoteyou can rent canoes and horses. damn is there a river going through SDC too? jeez big place :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
whocares 0 #12 August 12, 2003 On 2000 acres on the fox river. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
whocares 0 #13 August 12, 2003 Go to www.skydivechicago.com or www.freeflychicago.com and look over the pictures. will blow you away. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diverdriver 5 #14 August 12, 2003 QuoteQuoteyou can rent canoes and horses. damn is there a river going through SDC too? jeez big place :) Yes....down the east side of the property. The Fox river just before it meats the Illinois River.Chris Schindler www.diverdriver.com ATP/D-19012 FB #4125 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diverdriver 5 #15 August 12, 2003 QuoteOn 2000 acres on the fox river. Ummm......just 200. Not 2000. Chris Schindler www.diverdriver.com ATP/D-19012 FB #4125 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunshine 2 #16 August 12, 2003 Don't forget to mention Aquazilla or whatever that thing is called. ___________________________________________ meow I get a Mike hug! I get a Mike hug! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
whocares 0 #17 August 12, 2003 Sorry to many 00000000's Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanuckInUSA 0 #18 August 12, 2003 What you were just in Illinois and you didn't pay us a visit in Rantoul? Try not to worry about the things you have no control over Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
whocares 0 #19 August 12, 2003 Sorry 230 to be on the money Nestled on the West bank of the Fox River approximately 75 miles from Chicago lies the Skydive Chicago Airport, designed from the ground up to efficiently function as a skydiving training and recreation center. This 230-acre complex contains a large hangar that provides 15,000 square feet of shade and shelter adjoining 22,500 square feet of classrooms, common areas with satellite feed, recreation centers with pool tables and video games, a pro shop, video department and deli that serves food and alcoholic beverages. At night, enjoy movies or a club-type party in our two level auditorium theatre, featuring a 30,000-watt sound and projection system. Just to the East is a full hook-up campground featuring a large pond that¹s surrounded by sprawling decks and highlighted by a serene island. On the North shore is a beautiful white sand beach that adjoins a large pavilion with showers, laundry facilities and volleyball court. This entire complex is surrounded by acres of pastures that gently roll to the banks of the Fox River. Canoeing, hiking/biking trails and horseback riding are also available on the property. You have to see this place to believe it! • Skydiving • Fishing • Horseback Riding • Sunbathing • Hiking/biking trails • Camping • Swimming • Canoeing Other services can be handled to save you the trouble of organizing them (such as flowers, ice sculptures, transportation, decorations), all for an extra 20%. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
whocares 0 #20 August 12, 2003 Don't forget to mention Aquazilla or whatever that thing is called. *** Go back a few post i have a picture if it posted. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nitrodan 0 #21 August 12, 2003 I was at sdc thurs. fri. it is the BOMB.DAN SMITH www.skydivewichita.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 1,649 #22 August 12, 2003 QuoteQuoteyou can rent canoes and horses. damn is there a river going through SDC too? jeez big place :) Why the surprise? Aren't all DZs like this?... 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
whocares 0 #23 August 12, 2003 Why the surprise? Aren't all DZs like this? *** Please show me ONE DZ like this???? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jrpayne 0 #24 August 12, 2003 Make sure you check out Summerfest next year. It was even cooler than Rantoul. Five of us drove out from Nebraska. We spent a few days in both Rantoul and Ottawa, and all agreed that Summerfest will our destination next year. Way cool people! Can't wait to go back. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunnydee123 0 #25 August 12, 2003 DUH...yes I was in Rantoul. Just for one day on Friday the 8th and you might have seen me...I was the golf cart videoing the other golf cart flying a neon yellow Caos canopy..... Oh what bored skydivers will do in bad weather ...were you there. Our truck was parked on the corner by Mirage and PD tents and that is where we were most of the time.......This was a great little long weekend getaway.....on the SunnyDee World Tour 2003 Dreams become reality, one choice at a time... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
