Skyfest WAS great! I drove over 700 miles. It was worth it! As a new maggot to the sport (Around 30 jumps as of arriving at skyfest), I am appreciative of those that helped me with different skills, advice on canopies and gear. I would definitely like to say that those are the types of people that we should all be thankful for. They give to the sport and helped it grow. People like that have helped every one of us at some point or another. I strive to be competent enough to help others enjoy what we do some day as well. It was a blast... -The heli, Pac, and Otter jumps were fun. -The Golden Knights helped many and we also enjoyed the night pyro demo. -Bill Booth's movies were cool. (Corny music, the first camera flyers and BASE jumpers, stories of backwards tandem sex rigs, flying Cats, safety meetings, etc...) -We ended up soaking up the history with him over a few beers until 1:00 in the morning at the hotel. -Gonzo, Andy, EG from EG suits, Jimmy Travino (remember, I wasn't low, everyone else floated) and others helped drag my sorry ass into a 10 way for my SCR. (Then poured about 30 cases of beer on us) -J Schrimsher's mom is a trip... Signed my log book with her USPA number (you have to know what it is) -Jimmy T's excellent "Phantom Man" speech. -Getting less than half off a new custom Wings Container and a Skyfest Alti at the auction. -Those slushi's should be mandatory at all Summer boogies. The food tent and the DZ Dinner had good stuff. - Got advice from Cookie with Cookie Composites - Tony fixed my, er... His RW suit by adjusting straps on the suit. (The Rigging loft let him use their sewing machines) I gave them both beer. Thanks! - Great canopy advice from Tony Thacker. -I was unscathed from losing my off-landing-virginity Saturday to a pine in a trailer park.(Man it was still a little too windy) -20 Minutes at Paraclete XP Skyventure with Selwyn. -Meeting all the various Muff Brothers, Rodriguez Brothers, Anvil, Team Dirty Sanchez, etc... They were all a hoot. -I don't remember who had the moonshine at the big tent Saturday night... but it was good. Thanks so much, J, Raeford, Paraclete, and everyone else for making this a great time. Don.
