jkotch 0 #1 February 23, 2004 Any skydivers that live in chicago? Just curious as to how many city dwellers there are. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JJohnson 0 #2 February 23, 2004 I was before October last year and hope to return soon.....JJ "Call me Darth Balls" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 1,649 #3 February 23, 2004 QuoteAny skydivers that live in chicago? Just curious as to how many city dwellers there are. No skydivers here.... 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
ScubaSteve 0 #4 February 23, 2004 I see a lot of USPA and skydive stickers on cars. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eeneR 1 #5 February 23, 2004 In chicago proper or the burbs...:) na not anywhere enough skydivers to keep two good DZ's running full strength...both having turbines etc...nope not enough She is not a "Dumb Blonde" - She is a "Light-Haired Detour Off The Information Superhighway." eeneR TF#72, FB#4130, Incauto Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChasingBlueSky 0 #6 February 23, 2004 Chicago here. Just saw someone on my block this week with a gray Dodge Intrepid with a SKYDIVE logo on the back window. And here I thought I was the only special one on my street! I have no idea who it was however....._________________________________________ you can burn the land and boil the sea, but you can't take the sky from me.... I WILL fly again..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChasingBlueSky 0 #7 February 23, 2004 Three turbine DZ's in Chicago. Kankakee is closer to me than SDC or CSC._________________________________________ you can burn the land and boil the sea, but you can't take the sky from me.... I WILL fly again..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eeneR 1 #8 February 23, 2004 Doh I forgot about Kankakee....She is not a "Dumb Blonde" - She is a "Light-Haired Detour Off The Information Superhighway." eeneR TF#72, FB#4130, Incauto Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dreamsville 0 #9 February 23, 2004 Lincoln Park |I don't drink during the day, so I don't know what it is about this airline. I keep falling out the door of the plane. Harry, FB #4143 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Misslmperfect 0 #10 February 23, 2004 im in the chicago(land) area. joliet to be exact. not a big fan of this city lol. not yet a skydiver persay..but on my way!Oh Canada, merci pour la livraison! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunshine 2 #11 February 23, 2004 Kankakee is still open? I thought they closed. ___________________________________________ meow I get a Mike hug! I get a Mike hug! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChasingBlueSky 0 #12 February 23, 2004 QuoteKankakee is still open? I thought they closed. Someone was just telling me that - I had no idea._________________________________________ you can burn the land and boil the sea, but you can't take the sky from me.... I WILL fly again..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RoadRash 0 #13 February 23, 2004 QuoteKankakee is still open? I thought they closed. Yes, they are closed... ~R+R~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ Fly the friendly skies...^_^...})ii({...^_~... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WFFC 1 #14 February 24, 2004 QuoteQuoteKankakee is still open? I thought they closed. Yes, they are closed... ~R+R For the season right? Looking for confirmation otherwise, will post if I hear the worst...----- ~~~Michael Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cudlo 0 #15 February 24, 2004 Erm... technically the burbs but if i walk out my front door i can spit on chicago... close enough for ya? :)_________________________________________ "People demand freedom of speech to make up for the freedom of thought which they avoid." - Kierkegaard Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JJohnson 0 #16 February 24, 2004 Jim Johnson the rigger will be at Hinckley this year, so I am pretty sure Kankakee is done. What about SDI? Did they close the doors?JJ "Call me Darth Balls" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skygazer 0 #17 February 24, 2004 Joliet...south Chicago burbs...making SDC my home_______________________________________ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diverdriver 5 #18 February 24, 2004 QuoteJim Johnson the rigger will be at Hinckley this year, so I am pretty sure Kankakee is done. What about SDI? Did they close the doors? Skydive Illinois at Morris is gone too. If they open up at another airport I haven't heard yet. But I know their Twin Otter got repo'd.Chris Schindler www.diverdriver.com ATP/D-19012 FB #4125 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FallingILweenie 0 #19 February 24, 2004 Chicago suburbs here--hopin to move into the city when i can find a roommate. I am a nomad that will be going back and forth between SDC and CSC all summer long. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WFFC 1 #20 February 24, 2004 QuoteJim Johnson the rigger will be at Hinckley this year, so I am pretty sure Kankakee is done. Got my confirmation email, they're done...----- ~~~Michael Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoeyRamone 0 #21 February 24, 2004 Naperville here, via Crystal Lake. Just bought a new house in Oswego...20 miles to SDC. Oh hell yes. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diverdriver 5 #22 February 24, 2004 Quote20 miles to SDC. Oh hell yes. You suck! I'm still 40 miles. Half way between work and play. Could be worse. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndyMan 7 #23 February 24, 2004 I thought Kankakee was done for. To asnwer your question, me and craichead live near greektown. _Am__ You put the fun in "funnel" - craichead. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoeyRamone 0 #24 February 25, 2004 You suck! I'm still 40 miles. Half way between work and play. Could be worse. *** Yes it could be a lot worse Looking like a good jumpin year.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WFFC 1 #25 February 25, 2004 QuoteI thought Kankakee was done for. See my responses above.----- ~~~Michael Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
