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FYI, I just updated the Event Schedule if anyone is interested. http://www.skyfestboogie.com/event_schedule.html If you have a moment please take a look, It helps to have an idea of the schedule for your interest. We have laid this out so that even our organizers have a chance to play. If we stick to the schedule than we really make a ton of jumps over the weekend. Not trying to preach, just informing. Man I can't believe it is so close, I wonder if I have forgotten anything? Well if I did someone will let me know I am sure of it. J

No you are correct, Pink Mafia will be represented by Mel & Ali Richard and I believe Brook will be there. Follow that link and go to Ali Richard. Thanks again everyone for your support!

Ok Mike I have a solution, the BOD and SkyFest have conflicted for the past four years, have you been to the last three meetings? Well then there you go. Tell them you have a great story to cover or something? I know, my mother is presenting me with my 20 cert. w/ USPA and she receives her forty year (shhh, don't let her know I told everyone)

Yeah, msdeva glad you will be there! I think you have been to all of them haven't you? Can't wait to see you, oh and yes I will be there as well. lol

Man makes me feel like I need to get a life, just took me to the contact page of our website www.skyfestboogie.com Mental note "go find life"!

Hey Todd, where you at on the Tandem #? Can you tell if the SCR will be at SkyFest yet or not? Kinda curious, I have 1199 and not sure what to do for 1200. Damn its just a few days away, hope every one is ready, hell hope I am ready.

Hey Dave! I know that we have s...load of events going on already, but I bet we can find the time to do a DZ.com Dive. How many do you think we could get? Who is interested? Or does this need to be done at another time? BTW we now have a 16 way for the Second Generation Skydivers, I think that is incredible!

QuoteHow in the world could you let this coolness fall off the first page? For shame, for shame!Quote Prize info. $25,000.00 worth of prizes. SkyFest does the raffle a little different than most, you will have the opportunity to choose what prize you want to win. There will be $5.00 and $10.00 prize buckets. We will have Block Raffle Tickets available to purchase, thus getting more chances to win. We have 4 really cool SkyFest logo altimeters to give away. All proceeds go the the Jerry Schrimsher Skydiving Scholarship Fund (JSF). So bring you money rain or shine there will be plenty of activities. For more info on prizes go to http://www.skyfestboogie.com/prizes.html

Quote All right you rat, thats the pic's I have been trying to get from you. Lets see this SkyFest will be ONE YEAR since I have asked for them??? Your registration just went up

QuoteHello, I am scared of heights, scared of flying, but I really want to do this. My 2 worst fears are crash landing! And how do I breathe????Quote Like they are saying heights is not a problem, I think that most will agree that many skydivers are afraid of heights as well. Breathing-Just do it. Normal in freefall and deeper in the aircraft. Hanging around the DZ for a day or at least a half day really helps. I tell newbies just take deep breaths as they are going to the door, and when they get there look at your camera man (cause I know you will get video) and smile. Usually there is a big rush as you exit but then after 4 to 6 seconds people tend to relax and enjoy the ride. Landing-No problem if the instructor tells you to lift your legs, Then do it and you will be fine. Have a great skydive, and be ready, you will probably want to do it again. Blue Skies

Lets see turtle, it was you, me, Mark. F, Keith L., Bill N.,Brian B., who else was on your History making SCR at SkyFest? It was so cool to have Bill Newell on that, I was so thrilled I wanted to do mine again, but then the thought went away after thinking about the ceremony. Oh I have a Hotel already, I will get to Spaceland on Tuesday, since we decided to start it on Thursday.

QuoteDamn damn damn all those hotties coming from GC!! Quote Last year the girls created their own event inside our large line up of jumps. Mandy organized a 10-way naked speedstar made up of only females. I couldn't believe it! That wasn't on the list of events, and no one knew until it was over. They had a ton of fun. They didn't complete the star, but they said they would like to try again. Does anyone know if that would be a record?

Zach You should come and play with us at Spaceland in July, your father knows my mother very well, and he knew my father. This Second Generation will be a small piece of history. www.skyfestboogie.com Estillo and a ton of others you know will be there as well. C ya J Schrimsher

Jim We have Boyds, Schrimshers, Nichols, Derek Thomas (owner of Sunpath), T.J. Landgren and maybe Hughes. I assume I can put Trent on that list? Would you mind informing the other folks you listed to please go to www.skyfestboogie.com and sign up? This would be awesome to have a 12 way or something, we will have to do a hybrid so the Dad's and the non freefliers can all play together! This is going to be great! Thanks Jim C ya soon J

My parents met skydiving, fell in love with the sport and each other. My sister, brother and brother in law all jump as well. My father passed away almost 4 years ago on his third jump of the day. He experienced a massive heart attack after he deployed, never touched his toggles. I couldn't ask for a better way to go, other than the fact that he was only 65. I am very proud to be able to spend time with the family while we are all doing something that we love. If any one is interested we have organized a Second Generation World Record Attempt in Spaceland during SklyFest July 15-18. We already have a nine way consisting of second and third generation skydivers. We believe the record is only a 4 way. For more info go to www.skyfestboogie.com This boogie raises money for a Skydiving Scholarship Fund that we started a few years ago to give money to upcoming jumpers and anyone that wants to progress in the sport through coaching or instructing. Anyway, jumping with the family has to be the best way to enjoy the spirit of the sport and each other!

Aggie Dave, what do you mean that the force field is for low time jumpers?.....Ever since I got my Pro Rating I can't hit them....But the twenty demo's I have done didn't mind BTW has Mark F. talked to you yet? ......get on the next load, I am waiting for you, come join me in those vast skies of blue. Tasia Tomany Schrimsher

Lets see, get the lines straight, the slider up, the bridle right, and the rest does not matter. Well that was the case back in the 80's or 70's, has it changed since then??? No really, that is the basics, but with todays higher performing wings it is necessary to pay attention to the "packing of the parachute", but the basics will never change. Lines, slider, & bridle. Scott Miller has an excellent course, and there are alot of good videos such as Pack Like A Pro that will give you the confidence you need. If you get a chance to be where Performance Designs might be doing demos and John LeBlanc is there take advantage of his knowledge. Don't worry you will do just fine. www.skyfestboogie.com A skydiving scholarship event for everyone!

Producers of ABC television network want to interview skydiving couples with children for its reality show, "The Swap." The selected family would exchange moms with a non-skydiving family for ten days. For details http://www.uspa.org/news/images/The_Swap.pdf I wonder how many homes this will break up? Maybe we will get some more skydivers out of this. I guess we will see. By the way that reminds me, SkyFest 04 at Skydive Spaceland July 16-18 is looking for Second Generation Skydivers to attempt a World Record. If you are a Second Generation Skydiver and interested please go to www.skyfestboogie.com

SkyFest 04 is looking for more 2nd generation skydivers for its World Record attempt during SkyFest at Skydive Spaceland July 16-18.This is the fund raiser which supports the JSSSF which is a Skydiving Scholarship designed for anyone who jumps. Come find out if you are a winner this year! We are also doing the Womens Texas State Record for belly and freefly, along with the Freefly Texas State Record. The infamous Texas Pink Patch jumps (a chance to jump with 19 women) to buid a 20 way star and get your patch. The Pink Mafia chicks will be there as well. Tons of prizes to be won, and I do mean a ton, 5 rigs @ 50% off, helmets, free Protracks/Dytters, free altimeters and more!! 17 Load Organizers on hand for all of your skydiving needs. Raft/Hoop/7' Banana jumps, 2 Super Otters, Skyvan, Helicopter and Ballons! 285 registered last year making 2800 skydives in three days! You don't want to miss this one, its our 4th year and we are getting bigger. Please go to www.skyfestboogie.com to sign up for the jumps of your choice, and don't forget to sign up on the email list! If you plan on attending please let us know through here or our website, if you have attendended one before let us know what you think.Come attend the biggest event in Texas, all for a great cause, YOU!

SHOW OFF, We will get mine at SkyFest. I thought we might do it on the high altitude to 22000 Friday morning!! What do you think. Hey I bet we could do the USA award, I bet that hasn't been done in 20 years. I want my number!!!!! J-low VSCR 23 !! Take that!! Brett :)

Way to go!!!! Wish I could have been there. Now you know where you are going to have your ceremony don't you??? Well I will remind you in case you forgot. SkyFest 04 in Motion at Skydive Spaceland!!! July 16-18 2004. Don't make me stop this plane and throw you off. That is great Ron, send in you paper work and get your goodies. Well off to another boogie C Ya

You certainly brightened up my day! I don't know what to say...Except of course Thanks from all of us. If you don't mind we would like to put that on one of our pages? Talk to ya soon, thanks again

I take it you have never been to a SkyFest nor explored the website, or you would know how it works. Hope you join us this year, you will enjoy it.

Someone suggested that approach, can't deny it your right. Didn't think it would last long. I noticed your from Mo. I jumped a while at MRVS, do you know it.

Not sure I follow what you mean? Just trying to create more awareness of the event and the good cause.