denete 2 #1 August 21, 2007 Has anyone heard any possibility of Skydive Monroe reopening with a new facility? I don't know anything about the dz, except that the airport ended the lease. - DavidSCR #14809 "our attitude is the thing most capable of keeping us safe" (look, grab, look, grab, peel, punch, punch, arch) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RkyMtnHigh 0 #2 August 21, 2007 I've heard rumors of a reopening but nothing official. I know Monroe had a big following of jumpers who would love to return. I haven't been there but if they reopen I would check it out for sure. _________________________________________ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CSpenceFLY 1 #3 August 21, 2007 The last rumor I heard was there is approval to build a new hanger but they were not going to let the jumpers land on the airport. I guess this is being debated. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
popsjumper 2 #4 August 21, 2007 Since we now have a bigger bus, we may be able to sell Bill the little one. Alternatively, the soccer fields are looking better and better. It'll be a cold day in hell before the briar patches, the jailhouse and the shooting ranges are start looking good, though. Maybe it's going to be a conglomerate...Bill (DZO) and Gary (equipment owner). My reality and yours are quite different. I think we're all Bozos on this bus. Falcon5232, SCS8170, SCSA353, POPS9398, DS239 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CSpenceFLY 1 #5 August 21, 2007 Nothing against Gary of course, but I think Bill might be through with having partners. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jojo69 0 #6 August 21, 2007 I do not have any knowledge of this but if it is true, I will be there. I miss being able to jump there and the people there were great. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
denete 2 #7 August 21, 2007 Okay, thanks. There was a skydiving club at the Univ. of Georgia, but it appears that it went inactive not too long after it started. I was interested in seeing if there might be a dz close enough that might already be populated with UGA students who could get the club running again. - DavidSCR #14809 "our attitude is the thing most capable of keeping us safe" (look, grab, look, grab, peel, punch, punch, arch) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CSpenceFLY 1 #8 August 21, 2007 The UGA club pretty much went under with Monroe I think. A few of the members show up here and there every once in a while. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
popsjumper 2 #9 August 21, 2007 Quote Nothing against Gary of course, but I think Bill might be through with having partners. Yeah...I don't think Gary would make a very exciting girlfriend. My reality and yours are quite different. I think we're all Bozos on this bus. Falcon5232, SCS8170, SCSA353, POPS9398, DS239 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CSpenceFLY 1 #10 August 21, 2007 Well that is not where I was going with that but I guess partner could be taken that way. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
popsjumper 2 #11 August 22, 2007 You can bet Gary was not going that way either. My reality and yours are quite different. I think we're all Bozos on this bus. Falcon5232, SCS8170, SCSA353, POPS9398, DS239 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
popsjumper 2 #12 August 22, 2007 Quote...I know Monroe had a big following of jumpers who would love to return. I haven't been there but if they reopen I would check it out for sure. I'm curious as to just how many would permanently go back. I've talked to about 10 that definitely would. Probably more than a few have found new homes and are sitting on the fence...stay/go back.My reality and yours are quite different. I think we're all Bozos on this bus. Falcon5232, SCS8170, SCSA353, POPS9398, DS239 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CSpenceFLY 1 #13 August 22, 2007 I think for many, Monroe closing and not having a DZ close by was a reason to leave the sport. There are many I don't think you will see again other than maybe a visit. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hans 0 #14 August 22, 2007 I won't go back. Found greener pastures. The Farm Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
micduran 0 #15 August 22, 2007 Typically, the people make the dropzone, but management practices can have an impact on that. I would defintely go check out a dz that opened at Monroe. I felt very comfortable there the few months I jumped there prior to it closing. There was a great vibe there that I don't feel at the other 2 DZs in GA. I still don't feel like I have a "home" DZ. Be patient with the faults of others; they have to be patient with yours. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lauraliscious 0 #16 August 22, 2007 I agree, the people make the DZ. If Monroe re-opened I would definitely go check it out, like Mic said. Not sure how much of a regular I would be though, the Farm has grown on me. Especially when they get that Otter for the winter. Enemiga Rodriguez, PMS #369, OrFun #25, Team Dirty Sanchez #116, Pelt Head #29, Muff #4091 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stratostar 5 #17 August 22, 2007 How could anyone not love the farm! Just don't drink the water....... you can't pay for kids schoolin' with love of skydiving! ~ Airtwardo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
micduran 0 #18 August 22, 2007 You've got that right!! Be patient with the faults of others; they have to be patient with yours. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 34 #19 August 22, 2007 Quote Typically, the people make the dropzone, but management practices can have an impact on that. I would defintely go check out a dz that opened at Monroe. I felt very comfortable there the few months I jumped there prior to it closing. There was a great vibe there that I don't feel at the other 2 DZs in GA. I still don't feel like I have a "home" DZ. I loved Skydive Monroe when I regularly showed up 3 or 4 times a year in the late 90's to early 00's. They just had great vibes and I could find high end groups to jump with easily. It was well worth the 2.75 hour drive each way."Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lauraliscious 0 #20 August 22, 2007 Quote How could anyone not love the farm! Just don't drink the water....... I DO love the Farm. And I have drank the water. And nothing has happened to me so far... Enemiga Rodriguez, PMS #369, OrFun #25, Team Dirty Sanchez #116, Pelt Head #29, Muff #4091 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 35 #21 August 22, 2007 Quote I DO love the Farm. And I have drank the water. And nothing has happened to me so far... So far... Did you see Erin Brockovich? These things take time to get into the system. She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stratostar 5 #22 August 22, 2007 Quote And nothing has happened to me so far... Well this weekend drink you a gallon of it and see if you don't end up the next one to get pregnant!laughter Don't say I didn't worn you.you can't pay for kids schoolin' with love of skydiving! ~ Airtwardo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
popsjumper 2 #23 August 22, 2007 Quote ...And I have drank the water. And nothing has happened to me so far... Famous last words....My reality and yours are quite different. I think we're all Bozos on this bus. Falcon5232, SCS8170, SCSA353, POPS9398, DS239 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lauraliscious 0 #24 August 22, 2007 I knew what you were talking about. Maybe I'm just not there often enough for the water to have any effect on me. Enemiga Rodriguez, PMS #369, OrFun #25, Team Dirty Sanchez #116, Pelt Head #29, Muff #4091 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stratostar 5 #25 August 22, 2007 Seasons not over, yet... you can't pay for kids schoolin' with love of skydiving! ~ Airtwardo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
