denete 2 #251 April 1, 2008 QuoteOk sane one, have at it. Show me how to interrupt a payment process, ask questions, store and configure data, create graphs, dump into excell, then complete payment. All while asking paypal to do it????? If you really want a setup to do that for next year, just drop me a line. - 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
benblee 0 #252 April 1, 2008 Quote A sane man would have set it up like this: Click Paypal button Fill out paypal info Survey comes up and must be filled in before paypal goes through. Paypal info correct? Yes Survey completed Yes Process payment and log survey. I told you...I have IDEAS! Wanna hear some more? Quote If you really want a setup to do that for next year, just drop me a line. - David OK guys, I didn't hear too much website advice any of those other times I've been down to The Farm. That's right, I know who you are and you didn't know it was me that was doing www.SkyFestBoogie.com. The whole story is that this is a CMS that allows the website to be able to grow. It's also set up so that J can make updates when he needs to and doesn't have to rely on someone elses time scale. It works pretty damn well and offers a lot. I know there's other solutions out there, but if you aren't going to be on call and on the phone with J for an hour or two a night trying to figure out what he wants, be careful about offering up your website help!J, you're kickin ass and it's not your fault skydivers can't read!Ben Lee www.CollegeSkydiving.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
micduran 0 #253 April 1, 2008 Quote You think I'm the only person who's going to fill out the questionnaire and then not have my credit card handy and not send the pay pal right away? I did the same thing.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
upndownshop 0 #254 April 1, 2008 Quote I know there's other solutions out there, but if you aren't going to be on call and on the phone with J for an hour or two a night trying to figure out what he wants, be careful about offering up your website help! What??!!!!! I figured out what I wanted? Nope wasn't me, had to be an impostorHey everyone, I am very happy with the site and what it can do. Ben has busted his ass on this thing and he and I have many cell hours invested. I realize there are always other ways to do things or how it can be done. We knew that however we laid it out, something or someone could and would buck with the system. Not a big deal, it will all work out iin the end.. I am just happy to have that damn survey in a system that I don't have to manually enter the data into excel like I have for the last 7 years..... So just go to the site fill it out and payI guess I figured that when skydivers see the word registration they automatically think money. All is well and again thanks to all for your support. J Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
popsjumper 2 #255 April 1, 2008 Such fun to see yellow jackets in your bonnet. OK here comes the razz...you assumed skydivers could follow directions....you may have heard the expression, "herding cats". 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 #256 April 1, 2008 Quote J, you're kickin ass and it's not your fault skydivers can't read! I agree, you guys are both kicking ass! But the problem is that there weren't instructions TO read. If there had been I wouldn't have filled out the form and then not paid. I love to read. I looked for instructions before I started the questionnaire as to how the payment was going to work (can I send in a check? Will it be PayPal?) before I started. But finding none, I proceeded with the questionnaire and figured it would tell me after how to pay. Sooooooo........maybe just add line or two at the top of the registration page stating that after you finish the questionnaire you'll be required to pay via PayPal? And give the option of mailing in your registration to the DZ (if you want to make that a publicly available option and not just a special option for me )? Just my $0.02 on how to avoid headaches like me and Micalicious messing with your system. 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
benblee 0 #257 April 1, 2008 That can work. I'll check with J because I'm not sure that paying by check for registration is open to everyone (I know he would be wise to not take one from me). I can make a note that the payment online is done through PayPal and to expect that. Would that help everyone here? Ben Lee www.CollegeSkydiving.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
benblee 0 #258 April 1, 2008 Quote OK here comes the razz...you assumed skydivers could follow directions....you may have heard the expression, "herding cats". Yeah, I've started to notice that idiot proofing things really just makes for bigger idiots. My friends tell me I'm one too, so I guess that's something we can all drink to!Ben Lee www.CollegeSkydiving.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
upndownshop 0 #259 April 1, 2008 Quote Quote J, you're kickin ass and it's not your fault skydivers can't read! I agree, you guys are both kicking ass! But the problem is that there weren't instructions TO read. If there had been I wouldn't have filled out the form and then not paid. I love to read. I looked for instructions before I started the questionnaire as to how the payment was going to work (can I send in a check? Will it be PayPal?) before I started. But finding none, I proceeded with the questionnaire and figured it would tell me after how to pay. Sooooooo........maybe just add line or two at the top of the registration page stating that after you finish the questionnaire you'll be required to pay via PayPal? And give the option of mailing in your registration to the DZ (if you want to make that a publicly available option and not just a special option for me )? Just my $0.02 on how to avoid headaches like me and Micalicious messing with your system. bebblee Quote That can work. I'll check with J because I'm not sure that paying by check for registration is open to everyone (I know he would be wise to not take one from me). Paypal does accept checks, already have a payment accepted from them. Paypal does not realease the funds until the check has cleared on their side first. So they send a message that if they are buying a product not to ship until the funds are recieved in the sellers account. Checks are fine with me, we will just have to adjust our cutoff date when we turn it off because they take longer to clear. Dont want jumpers held back at the event because of electronic transfers. Ben lets add that payment is done thru paypal where we added instructions yesterday please. And you might note that checks can be accepted thru paypal. Excepts laura's LOL she wants to go direct to the DZ, but Im happy, I get a hug!!!I dont think we should publicly allow checks to be mailed, to many possibilities of things getting screwed up, you know depending on others and how that goes. LOL BTW has anyone noticed? We have forced Ben to re-appear on dizzy.com, boy, will he regret that!!!! Thanks all J Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lauraliscious 0 #260 April 1, 2008 Yay!!! I'm special! Sorry to cause you such heartburn. I guess I was partially confused because of the sign-up for the balloon jumps. I did that a while ago, but I thought for that we were supposed to mail payments to the DZ? Or could I have paid with paypal for that too? Anyway, I don't really care, just glad I can help! 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
benblee 0 #261 April 1, 2008 That make sense. While I was setting this up, the sign-ups for special jumps was going through the dropzone and registration is going through SkyFest.Ben Lee www.CollegeSkydiving.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bolas 5 #262 April 1, 2008 Quote Yay!!! I'm special! Insert fur covered Pro-Tec joke here... Stupidity if left untreated is self-correcting If ya can't be good, look good, if that fails, make 'em laugh. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunshine 2 #263 April 1, 2008 I'm paying my registration with 45 $1 bills...and i want you to dance in a gstring so i can shove the money in it. ___________________________________________ meow I get a Mike hug! I get a Mike hug! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
upndownshop 0 #264 April 1, 2008 Quote I'm paying my registration with 45 $1 bills...and i want you to dance in a gstring so i can shove the money in it. Ok,............ but you cant use your hands to put the money in it Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
upndownshop 0 #265 April 2, 2008 Quote I'm paying my registration with 45 $1 bills...and i want you to dance in a gstring so i can shove the money in it. Whats the matter cat got your tongue?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
upndownshop 0 #266 April 2, 2008 Quote I notice you did not include "wingsuits" as one of the choices for preferred discipline. I am pretty sure there will be several there. You will be happy to know that we have added WS to the survey (please dont go check if you have already done the survey). The survey has always been on paper so room was an issue so that is why it wasnt on there. Oh and that I forgot to put it on 7 years ago. Anyway thanks for catching that, all is groovy now! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
futuredivot 0 #267 April 2, 2008 Now if you'll add 'flailing around screaming like a little girl', I can fill it outYou are only as strong as the prey you devour Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
upndownshop 0 #268 April 2, 2008 Quote Now if you'll add 'flailing around screaming like a little girl', I can fill it out You stay away! Step away from the door! Chris called, had a good talk with him. Thanks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #269 April 2, 2008 Quote You will be happy to know that we have added WS to the survey (please dont go check if you have already done the survey). I would have put SPEED SKYDIVING if it had been there Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
upndownshop 0 #270 April 3, 2008 Quote Quote You will be happy to know that we have added WS to the survey (please dont go check if you have already done the survey). I would have put SPEED SKYDIVING if it had been there You people are killing me!!! Just shoot me now!! Thats it, I want a Amazon hug!! Aiming for new heights! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunshine 2 #271 April 3, 2008 QuoteJust shoot me now!! Ok, just come a little closer... ___________________________________________ meow I get a Mike hug! I get a Mike hug! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
popsjumper 2 #272 April 3, 2008 Spence could appreciate this from the Dublin'07 thread... So. What do I get for my registration fee? It's a joke, J...only a joke. Chris will explain it to you. It will cease to be funny on the 10th time I ask you that question. 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 #273 April 3, 2008 On second thought...Spence will tell you it wasn't funny this time 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
CSpenceFLY 1 #274 April 3, 2008 I'm not explaining anything. I want to know what i'm getting for my money. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
McBeth 0 #275 April 3, 2008 So if I were to arrive in Charlotte about noon on Thursday would someone be able to hook me up with a ride to the dz? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
