Airman1270 0 #1 July 24, 2008 Many of my DZ visits are drive-bys. Make a couple of jumps and head home. Sometimes I camp overnight, and have noticed that almost everybody disappears after dark. Last year I was in the hangar at the Farm packing as the last rays of sunlight receded in the west. The place was desolate. I remember the days when everyone would be milling around drinking and talking and packing. There was no caravan of cars heading out to find a place to eat, nor was there a corresponding caravan returning a few hours later. I had the place nearly to myself for the rest of the night. Could the half-dozen-plus camper trailers behind the hangar have something to do with this? A few years ago I drove all day and arrived at the Ranch late at night. After setting up camp I poured (another) large drink and headed to the campfire which was surrounded by a couple of dozen people. As I sat with them to unwind and enjoy the DZ experience it became apparent that this group consisted mostly of new people who were at the DZ to make first tandem jumps. There appeared to be few DZ "regulars" in the mix. It had been a few years, but I still had memories of the Ranch being a place where many people liked to party into the evening. What's happening? Or are we all just getting too old? Cheers, Jon S. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
millertime24 8 #2 July 24, 2008 Only about 5ish fun jumpers at my dz last saturday. Shitload of tandems though. Muff #5048 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DougH 270 #3 July 24, 2008 Quote What's happening? Or are we all just getting too old? Cheers, Jon S. I have heard grand stories of my dz from days long past. Now the only people who seem to stay are the one or two families that tow their campers there for the weekend. No one camps, and because no one camps no one wants to camp by all by themselves. I would love to camp, but I found myself a great girlfriend so I can't stay all weekend at the dz any more, and I know better than to bring her around there. "The restraining order says you're only allowed to touch me in freefall" =P Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stitch 0 #4 July 24, 2008 Quote I had the place nearly to myself for the rest of the night. Could the half-dozen-plus camper trailers behind the hangar have something to do with this? You got it. Folks go to bed early at the Farm, since nothing ever happens there. "No cookies for you"- GFD "I don't think I like the sound of that" ~ MB65 Don't be a "Racer Hater" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DougH 270 #5 July 24, 2008 Is this post just a cover for the folk who jump at the farm? Me thinks something fishy is going on here. Trying to divert attention and all that. "The restraining order says you're only allowed to touch me in freefall" =P Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
countzero 7 #6 July 25, 2008 if you ever make it to Texas i cordially invite you to Skydive Houston. virtually every saturday night there is beer, food and skydivers hanging out. we all chip in for the beer and food. the conversation and jump stories are free.diamonds are a dawgs best friend Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The_Don 0 #7 July 25, 2008 Hit SDA . If I'm there.... read every weekend. I assure you I will never be in my camper before 1 am. Stop by anytime & drink a beer with me. Don.I am NOT being loud. I'm being enthusiastic! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
denete 3 #8 July 25, 2008 Quote Quote I had the place nearly to myself for the rest of the night. Could the half-dozen-plus camper trailers behind the hangar have something to do with this? You got it. Folks go to bed early at the Farm, since nothing ever happens there. Yep, nothing to see there. Might as well just keep on driving. But if you like to camp with some good people...spend the weekend at the Farm. SCR #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
BillyVance 34 #9 July 25, 2008 Quote Quote Quote I had the place nearly to myself for the rest of the night. Could the half-dozen-plus camper trailers behind the hangar have something to do with this? You got it. Folks go to bed early at the Farm, since nothing ever happens there. Yep, nothing to see there. Might as well just keep on driving. But if you like to camp with some good people...spend the weekend at the Farm. Yep. And any of those assholes at ASC that says otherwise can go fuck themselves. "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
yardhippie 0 #10 July 25, 2008 You must have been there on a bad week. I'be been ther for random weekends over the last few weeks. I even showed up on a Thursday and lived it up until about 1am. i've not gone to bed before 4 am my last 3 weekends there. Happieness never misses! Goddam dirty hippies piss me off! ~GFD "What do I get for closing your rig?" ~ me "Anything you want." ~ female skydiver Mohoso Rodriguez #865 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 34 #11 July 25, 2008 Quote You must have been there on a bad week. I'be been ther for random weekends over the last few weeks. I even showed up on a Thursday and lived it up until about 1am. i've not gone to bed before 4 am my last 3 weekends there. Happieness never misses! Yep, every time I've been there over the last couple of years, the night life has been happening! "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
Squeak 17 #12 July 25, 2008 Quote You must have been there on a bad week. I'be been ther for random weekends over the last few weeks. I even showed up on a Thursday and lived it up until about 1am. i've not gone to bed before 4 am my last 3 weekends there. Happieness never misses! Is the Hippy the instigator of the nocturnal frivolity or do you join in on already happening happenings? It might just be the party is where YOU areYou 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
livendive 8 #13 July 25, 2008 This is my fourth season in a row of keeping a trailer at the DZ, second of being there EVERY weekend, and first in my new fancy trailer. If I ain't in the hangar, I'm barbecuing and have beer in the fridge. Stop on by (of course, I'm a bit of a hike from The Farm). Blues, Dave"I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
