oracle 0 #1 July 29, 2009 My friend and I have just booked our AFF1 class for next weekend at Perris and we're gonna bring beer for after so we can hang out and meet people and whatnot. But one thing that I haven't found when reading all through these forums is; when does the beer drinking begin? Perris is a big & busy DZ and I thought I saw that they have night jumps, so when do people start drinking beer? They also have their own bar/restaurant there so I guess it's still ok to bring your own beer? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thomas_crowe 0 #2 July 29, 2009 most larger dropzones (from my limited experience, mind you) will have some kind of indicator or Beer Light. The other thing that I have seen done is basically a beer line, so you can drink but not around anyone actively jumping. The best thing to do (and this goes for most things) is ask your instructor - they will surely know what the policies are and will most likely help get you introduced to some of the other jumpers. Congrats on going for AFF, it's an awesome ride :-)Thomas Crowe, NRP Nationally Registered Paramedic Red Hat Linux Geek Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thomas_crowe 0 #3 July 29, 2009 I just noticed your username 'oracle' - any special significance there? I'm finishing up a 10g RAC implementation with Grid Control and Oracle Secure Backup. you'd be surprised at the number of IT people in skydiving.Thomas Crowe, NRP Nationally Registered Paramedic Red Hat Linux Geek Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oracle 0 #4 July 29, 2009 Oh naw. Nothing to do with Oracle systems. I am linux all day everyday at work and at home though. Also, I'd like to take my dslr down there, will I be able to take pics during training? Obvously not in the middle of important things but I'd like to have good pics of us throughout the day without having to pay for the camera/video guy. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ryye 0 #5 July 29, 2009 Hey, Congrats on booking your first AFF1, i've only done two tandem jumps and i'm planning on scheduling mine here soon as well. I'm currently deployed in the Navy in San Diego and I can't wait to get back so I can schedule it!Some of the greatest accomplishments were done by people too stupid to know they were impossible. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yoink 321 #6 July 29, 2009 Quote My friend and I have just booked our AFF1 class for next weekend at Perris and we're gonna bring beer for after so we can hang out and meet people and whatnot. you'll fit right in! Perris has been super hot the last few weekends in the afternoon. You might want to bring some water as well to see you through the day. Have fun! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZigZagMarquis 8 #7 July 29, 2009 There's BEER on Drop Zones!!!??? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NiteQwill 0 #8 July 29, 2009 Other than cold beer. Wear something comfortable 'cuz is freaking HOT at Perris!"Fail, fail again. Fail better." -Samuel Beckett Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oracle 0 #9 July 29, 2009 Yea, that's the one thing I'm not looking forward to. It's been about 95-100 in Perris this week, ughh Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
James.UWE 0 #10 July 29, 2009 Quote we're gonna bring beer for after so we can hang out and meet people and whatnot. It may be worth getting the beer after you've jumped at the end of the day, that way it'll still be cold! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brettski74 0 #11 July 29, 2009 What Thomas said is generally true. On my previous trips to Perris, consumption of alcohol is limited to the fenced off pool area and the bar while jump operations are continuing. Once the last load of the day has gone up, this is relaxed and you're free to wander around more with your beer. There's often an announcement over the PA once this happens. Night jumps don't happen every day. They're more of a novelty thing and usually done close to the day of a full moon. If there's night jumps going on, you will probably be restricted to the pool and bar area until these are done. There will be plenty of announcements over the PA if this is going on, though and you can always check with your instructors or manifest as well. Bringing your own beer is fine. They may not appreciate you taking a case of beer into the bar, but you should be fine by the pool. There have been many cases of beer brought to the dropzone in the past and there will be plenty of people around to appreciate your free beer. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airathanas 0 #12 July 29, 2009 Quote Yea, that's the one thing I'm not looking forward to. It's been about 95-100 in Perris this week, ughh 95 degrees sounds cool. Try jumping in 105 degree heat, with an unaircondtioned packing area. Fun fun funhttp://3ringnecklace.com/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
humbled1 0 #13 July 30, 2009 Speaking of night jumps you think you will make it out to Elsinore for night jumps on Sept 5?"Tell ya the truth, I don't think this is a brains kind of operation." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fishawk 0 #14 July 30, 2009 at perris after the sunset load its cool to break out the beer, only doing one jump, you should have time for aff 1 and 2. I will be there sunday if your there stop by and say hello we will be at the packing area by the pool JIM Have fun be safe Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
