skydivebaz 0 #1 February 16, 2005 Hi all, I am flying out to Orlando from Germany (i am not German!) for the Z Hills invitational on the 27th march and after some info: 1, is there anyone on the DZ that pick people up from the airports. 2, And where is good to stay(cheap) on or around the DZ is there bunkhouse accomodation that sort of thing? Any info would be great Thanks. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
happythoughts 0 #2 February 16, 2005 Call the dz. There are people who provide transportation to/from Orlando. There is also a person who rents trailers on the dz. Call soon to make sure that one is available. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydivebaz 0 #3 February 19, 2005 Well i am now staying in a trailer called the peanut that is a whole 12 feet long!!! hope i dont fart in there! TK e mailed me and said give him my flight details and someone will be there for me, cool man! I just need a home now from the 4th April to 10th as im chucked out of the peanut. So next question is how far is the microtel or i might tent it but its kit security that worries me Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lauras 0 #4 February 20, 2005 lockers available right behind manifest for a buck a day. room for a rig, helmet, jumpsuit and misc. other stuff. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydivebaz 0 #5 February 21, 2005 Does anyone know how far the Microtel is from the dropzone? is it a good walk ? or just as east to go to wallmart and get a cheap tent and sleeping bag to thro away? Thanks everyone for the info Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rocketdog 0 #6 February 21, 2005 i am pretty sure that there is no hotel within walking distance.... and they are all at least $65 a night (no skydiving discounts) there is a wal-mart in town... you might as well buy a tent or rent a trailer. plus, it's fun to be @ the dz and they have great bathroom/shower facilities. *hope this helps* ~hollywood see the world! http://gorocketdog.blogspot.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arlo 0 #7 February 22, 2005 QuoteQuoteDoes anyone know how far the Microtel is from the dropzone? is it a good walk ? or just as east to go to wallmart and get a cheap tent and sleeping bag to thro away? the microtel is about 7 miles away so i would consider it too far to walk. it's in the same plaza as walmart. april should be perfect camping weather so maybe buying a tent and bag isn't such a bad idea. ...what laura said about the lockers and storing your stuff. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites marcandalysse 0 #8 February 22, 2005 see you then!! stop by the bomb squad table and say hi to all us dz.commers.... marc Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites skydivebaz 0 #9 February 23, 2005 Hi there , What is the Bomb Squad Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites happythoughts 0 #10 February 23, 2005 QuoteHi there , What is the Bomb Squad A group of local jumpers who hang out on the corner of the deck at the covered table. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites bdbrown 0 #11 February 23, 2005 QuoteQuoteHi there , What is the Bomb Squad A group of local jumpers who hang out on the corner of the deck at the covered table. need to add a great group of jumpers to have fun with -------------------------------------------------- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites brothermuff65 0 #12 February 24, 2005 Quotei am pretty sure that there is no hotel within walking distance.... and they are all at least $65 a night (no skydiving discounts) there is a wal-mart in town... you might as well buy a tent or rent a trailer. plus, it's fun to be @ the dz and they have great bathroom/shower facilities. *hope this helps* ~hollywoodthe twilite motel as well as the crystel springs moter lodge are skydiver friendly and do offer skydiver rates hope this helps check with manifest for a list of motels and phone numbers also best western hope this helps look up the muff brothers while you,re here .muff muff have funtill later have fun & love each other seeya mb65johnny gates Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites skydivebaz 0 #13 February 24, 2005 Hi there all, Thanks for all the info. I am sure i will enjoy a beer or four with the bomb squad and the muff gang! (sounds a good bunch). See you all in a few weeks its been a few years since i was last in the states and looking forward to getting some new Vans that dont cost a $120 like they do in the UK! Baz Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites skytash 0 #14 February 25, 2005 hey baz, be good to see you there! The Crystal Motel does skydiver's rates, I'm paying $47 per night from 4th to 10th and no, I don't have space in my room, but we may be able to give you lifts to the DZ both ways for the invitational, will have to check with my driver. tashDon't ever save anything for a special occasion. Being alive is a special occasion. Avril Sloe Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites skydivebaz 0 #15 February 25, 2005 Tash you know i wanted that space with you x Look forward to seeing you a lift would be good let me know and i will book a room Baz Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites skytash 0 #16 February 26, 2005 have asked, waiting for the answer. And the peanut isn't so bad, I lived in it for 3 months. I'm just not sure whether you could fit more than one person in the bed! tashDon't ever save anything for a special occasion. Being alive is a special occasion. Avril Sloe Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites skydivebaz 0 #17 February 26, 2005 We can try? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites skytash 0 #18 February 26, 2005 we'll have to see driver has confirmed lifts to the DZ in the morning will be no probs from Crystal. Evenings can be a bit ad hoc, so would rather not promise either way. But I'm sure you will find someone else who is staying there or other places in town and get a lift home in the evenings tashDon't ever save anything for a special occasion. Being alive is a special occasion. Avril Sloe Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites tkhayes 140 #19 February 26, 2005 There are SEVERAL hotels with skydiving discounts, all you have to do is ask - many base their prices on the time of year - a discount during Spring Break is highly unlikely yes, but we have met with and discussed deals for many skydivers this year. Some rooms are pretty resonable for a new hotel in a small town. TK Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites skydivebaz 0 #20 March 4, 2005 TK thanks you are a star i will email you my flight details this weekend for pick up and look forward to seeing all at the DZ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Join the conversation You can post now and register later. 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marcandalysse 0 #8 February 22, 2005 see you then!! stop by the bomb squad table and say hi to all us dz.commers.... marc Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydivebaz 0 #9 February 23, 2005 Hi there , What is the Bomb Squad Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
happythoughts 0 #10 February 23, 2005 QuoteHi there , What is the Bomb Squad A group of local jumpers who hang out on the corner of the deck at the covered table. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bdbrown 0 #11 February 23, 2005 QuoteQuoteHi there , What is the Bomb Squad A group of local jumpers who hang out on the corner of the deck at the covered table. need to add a great group of jumpers to have fun with -------------------------------------------------- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brothermuff65 0 #12 February 24, 2005 Quotei am pretty sure that there is no hotel within walking distance.... and they are all at least $65 a night (no skydiving discounts) there is a wal-mart in town... you might as well buy a tent or rent a trailer. plus, it's fun to be @ the dz and they have great bathroom/shower facilities. *hope this helps* ~hollywoodthe twilite motel as well as the crystel springs moter lodge are skydiver friendly and do offer skydiver rates hope this helps check with manifest for a list of motels and phone numbers also best western hope this helps look up the muff brothers while you,re here .muff muff have funtill later have fun & love each other seeya mb65johnny gates Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydivebaz 0 #13 February 24, 2005 Hi there all, Thanks for all the info. I am sure i will enjoy a beer or four with the bomb squad and the muff gang! (sounds a good bunch). See you all in a few weeks its been a few years since i was last in the states and looking forward to getting some new Vans that dont cost a $120 like they do in the UK! Baz Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skytash 0 #14 February 25, 2005 hey baz, be good to see you there! The Crystal Motel does skydiver's rates, I'm paying $47 per night from 4th to 10th and no, I don't have space in my room, but we may be able to give you lifts to the DZ both ways for the invitational, will have to check with my driver. tashDon't ever save anything for a special occasion. Being alive is a special occasion. Avril Sloe Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydivebaz 0 #15 February 25, 2005 Tash you know i wanted that space with you x Look forward to seeing you a lift would be good let me know and i will book a room Baz Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skytash 0 #16 February 26, 2005 have asked, waiting for the answer. And the peanut isn't so bad, I lived in it for 3 months. I'm just not sure whether you could fit more than one person in the bed! tashDon't ever save anything for a special occasion. Being alive is a special occasion. Avril Sloe Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydivebaz 0 #17 February 26, 2005 We can try? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skytash 0 #18 February 26, 2005 we'll have to see driver has confirmed lifts to the DZ in the morning will be no probs from Crystal. Evenings can be a bit ad hoc, so would rather not promise either way. But I'm sure you will find someone else who is staying there or other places in town and get a lift home in the evenings tashDon't ever save anything for a special occasion. Being alive is a special occasion. Avril Sloe Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tkhayes 140 #19 February 26, 2005 There are SEVERAL hotels with skydiving discounts, all you have to do is ask - many base their prices on the time of year - a discount during Spring Break is highly unlikely yes, but we have met with and discussed deals for many skydivers this year. Some rooms are pretty resonable for a new hotel in a small town. TK Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydivebaz 0 #20 March 4, 2005 TK thanks you are a star i will email you my flight details this weekend for pick up and look forward to seeing all at the DZ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
