freeflydrew 0 #1 April 2, 2005 This just in... The Ranch Parachute club has ended. (I hear it was Billy's decision) Prices go from $16.50 to $20 per jump $18 for a hop and pop up to 8,500 ft. (used to be $14) no more club membership, pizza or kegs on saturdays... LAME! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #2 April 2, 2005 $20 is still BELOW average for that part of the country. I was paying $21 in Ohio. With automotive gas at $2.19 here in Georgia.......I think he is still doing pretty good. He probably just can't afford the club anymore. Hopefully he'll come up with deals on block ticket purchases and some other good stuff for the regulars. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gemini 0 #3 April 2, 2005 Sorry to hear that Drew. Fond memories of the few visits I made there and was included in the free beer and pizza. Of course when some yahoo yelled "Fire in the hole!" We all found out how fast we could move too! Blue skies, Jim Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kimemerson 7 #4 April 2, 2005 Of course when some yahoo yelled "Fire in the hole!" We all found out how fast we could move too! QuoteProbably wasn't really a yahoo, but a prized, cherished club member. We avoided yahoos. Kept them out at the door first thing. Could have been the club president. Are you absolutely certain someone yelled "Fire in the hole"? Doesn't seem like any of us to actually yell out a warning that was meant to be taken seriously. False warnings or none, that's more like it. Back when we were a club. Ah, the old days... Now I suppose we're a business. Or, they are the business. We're the cash cows. Moowanga! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gemini 0 #5 April 3, 2005 It was taken seriously by everyone there. I don't remember what was thrown in the fire, but it made a bright blue, yellow flame. Hoorah! Shewanga... Blue skies, Jim Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jerm 0 #6 April 3, 2005 I don't remember seeing an announcement about there being no pizza & keg. I have faith that Billy is stubborn enough to do what it takes to keep the Ranch a cool place to jump, and make it even better. As far as jump prices, how can you NOT expect prices to go up with the way gas has been? Fuck the politics and get out here and jump! THAT is what will make it a great place, not pizza and a keg. Landing without injury is not necessarily evidence that you didn't fuck up... it just means you got away with it this time Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflydrew 0 #7 April 3, 2005 Sorry if there was any confusion here... My post was meant to stress that the Ranch Parachute Club had ended, not that there would be no more pizza or kegs, and not that the Ranch isn't a great place... it was about the actual club part of the dropzone One of the things that makes the Ranch so great was the way it was established, the history it has, and that everyone there is a member of the club. We all paid an annual membership fee, we all received a club directory so we could make plans with our jump buddies while we're away from the dz, we all got free pizza and beer on saturdays, and we all enjoyed discounted jump tickets... shit, we even got membership cards! We all play our part to make The Ranch an incredibly unique dropzone... the "club" aspect of it was a huge part, and it's really disappointing to know that that part has been dissolved. That's what I was thinking when I originally posted. -drew Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kimemerson 7 #8 April 3, 2005 I'm just surprised anyone bothered to call out the warning, not that anyone was serious about it. Those fires are usually surrounded by beer and whatever else turns up so announcing a warning seems a bit conscientous, clear headed and downright admirable and friendly. Might have been a visitor who called that out. Most members would have preferred to watch the surprised look on an unsuspecting visitor's face than warn anyone. Partly because when we look around the fire, we have a good idea of who migt be tossing something in. So in general we know to back off when they do. It's just that anyone said anything that surprises me. And please, just because Billy emasculated us doesn't mean we can't still be friendly in a Ranch soprt of way. If you liked us once, we're still likeable - to a point. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #9 April 3, 2005 What's stopping you from starting the club up again, a club is NOT one person, if you and ya mates are unhappy about it, don't let it go under do somthing about it.You are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paige 0 #10 April 3, 2005 SGC was $22 last year but it is that sweet sweet casa!Tunnel Pink Mafia Delegate www.TunnelPinkMafia.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DRLOVE 0 #11 April 3, 2005 Hey Drew, I hope all is well with you. Give Tereza my best...I know exactly what you are trying to say. I don't know why so many are shocked. As far as I am concerned the club was crippled two years ago. It was a matter of time...It isn't about the gas, prices, etc. Its about the brotherhood and the spirtitual love some of us in the skydiving community were so lucky to be a part of... It was once the coolest drop zone. I am lucky to be one of those that had the privlege to have had experienced it. There are still alot of cool people at the ranch and I am sure there are many good times to come. It is like losing a best friend...I hope to see and jump with you and tereza again real soon. StormanQuote=============================== Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites dharma1976 0 #12 April 3, 2005 yeah jerm...you know hwat makes the ranch for me is the people that I have met and had great times with...the ones I have travelled to see like you and hiedi and all the great people who helped me along, and I count drew and theresa and kim and jon and eric and emma and LT and many others that I cant think of right now because I am a little trashed... but seriously guys its about the good people and the jumping... thank you all at the ranch for being there at the ranch and out and about... I will always hold it in a special place in my heart... Cheers and see ya this week to those of you around ;) Davehttp://www.skyjunky.com CSpenceFLY - I can't believe the number of people willing to bet their life on someone else doing the right thing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites selbbub78 0 #13 April 3, 2005 We briefly discussed this yesterday at safety day... they can't dissolve us as a club. We can lose the discount of the jumps, but there are a lot of unanswered questions about the club itself, that need to be answered. CReW Skies,"Women fake orgasms - men fake whole relationships" – Sharon Stone "The world is my dropzone" (wise crewdog quote) "The light dims, until full darkness pierces into the world."-KDM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Brian425 0 #14 April 3, 2005 I'm going to auction my membership card on E-bay!! It's a collectible now. Plus I might be able to get enough for a jump ticket!! I think the loss of the club is a sad thing. Perhaps we can keep the club in some form. I guess we will see in the near future. The only time you should look down on someone is when you are offering them your hand. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites weegegirl 2 #15 April 3, 2005 Can't someone take up the responsibility for printing out a directory... maybe start a beer fund. At Tecumseh, when you have a "first" you have to chip in $10 to the beer fund. Then we use that money each weekend to buy beer for everyone. It seams to me that there is a lot you guys could do to keep the vibe going. It is a bummer that this had to happen for you guys. I made my very first jump at the Ranch and loved that dz. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites gkc1436 3 #16 April 4, 2005 you should have been there when we were throwing propane cyl's into the fire..... now that was fun.... g Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Brian425 0 #17 April 4, 2005 Quoteyou should have been there when we were throwing propane cyl's into the fire..... now that was fun.... g You forgot, throwing them in then shooting them. We don't do it half assed. We do it whole assed or nothing at all. LOL The only time you should look down on someone is when you are offering them your hand. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites gkc1436 3 #18 April 4, 2005 >I have faith that Billy is stubborn enough to do what it takes to keep the Ranch a cool place to jump right.....uh huh the property was listed 3 yrs ago, for use as a possible airpark I don't remember seeing an announcement about there being no pizza & keg. cost cutting jerm, thats what its about thats why we dont have a manager anymore it used to be that the club handled aircraft maint and the school handled fuel(or something like that) last i heard, the school is now responsable for it all DO YOU THINK that joe will forgo his kids collage education or new lawn furniture for your full belly???? money is money business is business and with jump numbers going down for at least the last 4 yrs what do you think?? hmmmmm peace g Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites ccowden 0 #19 April 4, 2005 Being a "Club" is not what makes a dropzone. It is the people. The coolest dz's I go to are not clubs and there are still great jumps, great parties, and beer and pizza as well as cookouts, bonfires, events, and an overall awesome vibe. None of that is determined on whether the place is a club or not. There is no reason you can't maintain the vibe and functions of the club here. It is just going to take a little more effort from all involved. Besides, my DZ is not a club and we pay higher jump prices than $20, and still have beer and pizza and all hang out around the fire. I bet most people who come to our dz for the first time would think it is a club. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites johnny1488 1 #20 April 4, 2005 Quotethe property was listed 3 yrs ago, for use as a possible airpark I remember that too, Gary. But that was put out by landowners no longer involved with jumping or the DZ. I think they might have been bought out, but dont know for sure. As for all this, yeah expensive jumps suck. If DZ management would but just the smallest effort into running a DZ, I think things would be fine. Now lets just see if that happens. Johnny --"This ain't no book club, we're all gonna die!" Mike Rome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
dharma1976 0 #12 April 3, 2005 yeah jerm...you know hwat makes the ranch for me is the people that I have met and had great times with...the ones I have travelled to see like you and hiedi and all the great people who helped me along, and I count drew and theresa and kim and jon and eric and emma and LT and many others that I cant think of right now because I am a little trashed... but seriously guys its about the good people and the jumping... thank you all at the ranch for being there at the ranch and out and about... I will always hold it in a special place in my heart... Cheers and see ya this week to those of you around ;) Davehttp://www.skyjunky.com CSpenceFLY - I can't believe the number of people willing to bet their life on someone else doing the right thing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
selbbub78 0 #13 April 3, 2005 We briefly discussed this yesterday at safety day... they can't dissolve us as a club. We can lose the discount of the jumps, but there are a lot of unanswered questions about the club itself, that need to be answered. CReW Skies,"Women fake orgasms - men fake whole relationships" – Sharon Stone "The world is my dropzone" (wise crewdog quote) "The light dims, until full darkness pierces into the world."-KDM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brian425 0 #14 April 3, 2005 I'm going to auction my membership card on E-bay!! It's a collectible now. Plus I might be able to get enough for a jump ticket!! I think the loss of the club is a sad thing. Perhaps we can keep the club in some form. I guess we will see in the near future. The only time you should look down on someone is when you are offering them your hand. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weegegirl 2 #15 April 3, 2005 Can't someone take up the responsibility for printing out a directory... maybe start a beer fund. At Tecumseh, when you have a "first" you have to chip in $10 to the beer fund. Then we use that money each weekend to buy beer for everyone. It seams to me that there is a lot you guys could do to keep the vibe going. It is a bummer that this had to happen for you guys. I made my very first jump at the Ranch and loved that dz. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gkc1436 3 #16 April 4, 2005 you should have been there when we were throwing propane cyl's into the fire..... now that was fun.... g Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brian425 0 #17 April 4, 2005 Quoteyou should have been there when we were throwing propane cyl's into the fire..... now that was fun.... g You forgot, throwing them in then shooting them. We don't do it half assed. We do it whole assed or nothing at all. LOL The only time you should look down on someone is when you are offering them your hand. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gkc1436 3 #18 April 4, 2005 >I have faith that Billy is stubborn enough to do what it takes to keep the Ranch a cool place to jump right.....uh huh the property was listed 3 yrs ago, for use as a possible airpark I don't remember seeing an announcement about there being no pizza & keg. cost cutting jerm, thats what its about thats why we dont have a manager anymore it used to be that the club handled aircraft maint and the school handled fuel(or something like that) last i heard, the school is now responsable for it all DO YOU THINK that joe will forgo his kids collage education or new lawn furniture for your full belly???? money is money business is business and with jump numbers going down for at least the last 4 yrs what do you think?? hmmmmm peace g Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ccowden 0 #19 April 4, 2005 Being a "Club" is not what makes a dropzone. It is the people. The coolest dz's I go to are not clubs and there are still great jumps, great parties, and beer and pizza as well as cookouts, bonfires, events, and an overall awesome vibe. None of that is determined on whether the place is a club or not. There is no reason you can't maintain the vibe and functions of the club here. It is just going to take a little more effort from all involved. Besides, my DZ is not a club and we pay higher jump prices than $20, and still have beer and pizza and all hang out around the fire. I bet most people who come to our dz for the first time would think it is a club. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
johnny1488 1 #20 April 4, 2005 Quotethe property was listed 3 yrs ago, for use as a possible airpark I remember that too, Gary. But that was put out by landowners no longer involved with jumping or the DZ. I think they might have been bought out, but dont know for sure. As for all this, yeah expensive jumps suck. If DZ management would but just the smallest effort into running a DZ, I think things would be fine. Now lets just see if that happens. Johnny --"This ain't no book club, we're all gonna die!" Mike Rome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
