PhreeZone 13 November 2, 2002 Who all is headed there for some tailgate jumps? Anyone have the full details on the boogie?Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NtheSeaOrSky 0 November 2, 2002 Well, after numerous requests, all the information I could get out of them was this: 11/27-12/1 Scrambles Thanksgiving Day Balloon jumps Saturday $75 call for details Big ways sat and sun No registration fee $16 jumps Turkey dinner Thanksgiving day, $12 reserve by 11/22 RW Organizers Angry Beez and Torstein Valen of Deland Norgies FF organizer Andy Honigbaum Big way organizer Jim Smith Band for Sat pm, Westwind band No info on vendors or anything else Hope this helps someLife is not fair and there are no guarantees... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jimbo 0 November 4, 2002 Finally, SOME information about this years Turkey Boogie. QuoteBalloon jumps Saturday $75 call for details Mmm... Balloon jumps, sweet! Anyone know what the weather is like this time of year? Is it safe to camp, or are we better off staying in the fleabag motel up the road? Oh, and I'll be heading down there with a few people from CK I think. - Jim"Like" - The modern day comma Good bye, my friends. You are missed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NtheSeaOrSky 0 November 4, 2002 Yeah I was pretty disappointed at the lack of attention to it on their site, and my repeated emails took a week to answer. Weather now is highs in the 60s lows in the 30s. I can give you a better outlook closer to time. The ballon jump thing, well, if I were you I would call before planning anything. There is plenty of camping room, just depends on how temperature tolerant you are. On a side note, I was planning to bring my rv for anyone to crash in, but they tell me there are no more hookups......interesting since they were first come first serve Life is not fair and there are no guarantees... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanEHdian 0 November 4, 2002 I'm told the weather is okay for camping... of course, being Canadian, I could be misleading you! A bunch of us from the Great White will be there! Please introduce yourselves to me - looking forward to meeting some of you dot.comers. (I'll be the freeflyer in red & white) Cheers, CanEHdianTime's flying, and so am I... (69-way, 108-way and 138/142-way Freefly World Records) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bunge 0 November 5, 2002 hey Jimbo, i'm thinkin of heading down, you got the number of the fleabag motel? i think janet's brother Butch is heading down too. send me a e-mail! Francis BUNGE I don't hate them, I just like us better. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jimbo 0 November 5, 2002 I don't have the number, I just know that if you take a right at the hotel that CSS is about 2 miles (maybe a few more) down the road. At least that's what I remember. I think it's a budget inn. Maybe someone local to CSS can post the info. - Jim"Like" - The modern day comma Good bye, my friends. You are missed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NtheSeaOrSky 0 November 6, 2002 Oh hey look, on November 12th they add the Thanksgiving boogie to their website On the bottom of the page, if you click on the link, you can get to the hotel links, or a really cool jumperchick may just post a link http://www.skydivecss.homestead.com/accomodations.html but not with any of that fancy schmancy 'click here' stuff Life is not fair and there are no guarantees... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkymonkeyONE 0 November 6, 2002 Just a quick note to say that I have not been to either an Easter or Thanksgiving boogie at CSS where at least one day wasn't a complete wash. High winds, rain, or both have been the standard on at least Sunday, sometimes as early as Saturday afternoon. There is a LOT of room to camp at CSS and I have always been able to snake a power cord somewhere. If you have REAL overhead cover (like an RV), then you will be fine. If not, you may want to consider the hotel option. As for the skydiving, it's great. Lots of people to jump with and plenty of turbines to fall out of. There are generally a good crowd of vendors on hand also. Just my observations. Chuck Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lewmonst 0 November 10, 2002 yeah, thanksgiving at CSS was a great time last year... but i thought i was going to die... in my tent on the first night. It's too cold to tent alone without and electric blanket or heater. And besides, the wind on the tent makes you think the sky is falling... i got up to look outside a few times to make sure my tent and I didn't land in Oz... But the skydiving was great! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pammi 0 November 18, 2002 *sigh* Well, with the brakes having to be replaced in my car it was looking iffy for us going anyway (reserve repack $$ we coulda used *sniffle*) then the boss tells me that I will probably need to work Thanksgiving Day through the weekend then travel possibly the next week around NC. That figures. Woulda loved to finally get a balloon jump with my honey! It was the only one I skipped at WFFC when he broke his leg so we could at least have one jump together as a first ... he hasn't even done a CASA or Heli yet, at least I got those! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkymonkeyONE 0 November 19, 2002 OK, it looks like I will be at CSS after all, weather be damned! I will have the RV there, so even if I can't find power I will run my generator and let people snake cords off the side outlets. Lew gets first dibs. Chuck Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dbattman 0 November 19, 2002 Maybe we'll get around to that dotcom record attempt from Columbus Day at Raeford. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkymonkeyONE 0 November 19, 2002 Possibly, but I would not hold my breath if I were you. I am hoping for good weather at CSS over thanksgiving, but if you read my first response, then you will know how sketchy it can and has been. Chuck Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanEHdian 0 November 20, 2002 Right on Chuck - so, how'bout a swooping seminar if/when the weather turns bad!? (I'll settle for some beginner advice on your spare time...)Time's flying, and so am I... (69-way, 108-way and 138/142-way Freefly World Records) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nws01 0 November 22, 2002 I believe I will be there and let me tell you that nig noggery will be in full effect at Chuck Blues Caza Azul RV. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sillyolethang 0 November 28, 2002 Beautiful day to be skydiving there! A little cold tho! Happy Thanksgiving! Amy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkymonkeyONE 0 November 28, 2002 I just got back from Thanksgiving dinner and I am sad to report that I am sick as a dog! I am still planning on driving up to Louisburg tomorrow, assuming I don't barf all night long. Chuck Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AirMail 0 November 29, 2002 QuoteI just got back from Thanksgiving dinner and I am sad to report that I am sick as a dog! Dude - You're supposed to refrigerate the stuffing right away, otherwise it turns to poison. How you feel better soon. Patrick-- It's never too late to have a happy childhood. Postal Rodriguez, Muff 3342 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkymonkeyONE 0 November 29, 2002 I posted another thread in talkback, but the bottom line is that I was HORRIBLY sick all night long. I am nearly fully recovered, but I don't think I will be making the two hour drive to CSS. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NtheSeaOrSky 0 November 30, 2002 WUSS!!!!!!!!!!! Life is not fair and there are no guarantees... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
