AggieDave 6 #1 December 31, 2005 Thanks to everyone at Eloy, it was another fun boogie this year! It was great meeting new friends, meeting old friends for the first time and seeing friends I haven't seen in a long time again. Firstly, Grue, sorry we didn't get our jump, it seems that we were coming and going to loads at different times for different things. Man oh man, did a good number of 8-15 way RW jumps with Airspeed guys (and gal) as well as 3 of the sunset bigway attempts. Man, one of those was kickbutt, the second had exit timing issues, but the third one is one I'll remember and talk about for a while. No, for those of you not there that day, it didn't make, but it sure did make some memories! Well, Morgan and I are talking about saving money to come back to Eloy for some tunnel time, some more jumps and possibly another Holiday boogie in the future. This time we'll fly though.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shall555 0 #2 December 31, 2005 Seconded ! It was terrific to meet AggieDave, Grue and Evelyn (sigh). The weather was incredible, the folks were friendly and the sky was clear and blue. There definitely was a great vibe there. Cheers, shall P.S. Got to meet Greg Gasson (wow). The first thing he said was "Let's make some jumps". Incredible. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumper03 0 #3 December 31, 2005 Wrap up????? The party is still going!!! Eight freaking reserve rides today! I'm getting plenty of experience quick....Scars remind us that the past is real Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lisamariewillbe 1 #4 December 31, 2005 Youve had 8 reserve rides today ?Sudsy Fist: i don't think i'd ever say this Sudsy Fist: but you're looking damn sudsydoable in this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #5 December 31, 2005 Well, since I'm probably one of the first folks who were there the first day but couldn't stay till the end, I thought I'd start the wrap up thread. Thank you so much, again, for letting us crash in and temporarily clutter up your trailer. That made the trip much more enjoyable, since we didn't have to spend money we don't have on a hotel or be in a tent (like we thought we would). We went ahead and made it a 2 day return trip since we had a bit of vacation money left over and grabbed a hotel room in Ft. Stockton...and man did we crash really early! We're still exhausted.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumper03 0 #6 December 31, 2005 NOOOOO! A total of eight reserve rides during the boogie today. 6 yesterday.....5 the day before..... HAHHAHAHAAHAHAHAHA the beeer trailllrer rocks...Scars remind us that the past is real Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #7 December 31, 2005 Holy crap! 8 rides today? If I can pack that spanking new Mamba in the grass in a hurry and not have to *actually* chop it, then whats the dealio man? It must be nice with that shiney new rigger's ticket of yours to be packing non-stop during a HUGE boogie...folks are hopefully tipping well for you getting their rigs turned around quick and done well for more jumping at the boogie. Has any of the formation sunset loads completed in the past 2 days? Any as "eventful" as Wednesdays?--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumper03 0 #8 December 31, 2005 QuoteHas any of the formation sunset loads completed in the past 2 days? Any as "eventful" as Wednesdays? how would I know? I been in the loft!!!!Scars remind us that the past is real Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skylord 1 #9 December 31, 2005 QuoteHoly crap! 8 rides today? If I can pack that spanking new Mamba in the grass in a hurry and not have to *actually* chop it, then whats the dealio man? It must be nice with that shiney new rigger's ticket of yours to be packing non-stop during a HUGE boogie...folks are hopefully tipping well for you getting their rigs turned around quick and done well for more jumping at the boogie. Has any of the formation sunset loads completed in the past 2 days? Any as "eventful" as Wednesdays? no but came within 6 grips tonight~~ stable base exit and very solid formation...ran out of time for the last few to get on. tomorrow they will get it!Bob Marks "-when you leave the airplane its all wrong til it goes right, its a whole different mindset, this is why you have system redundancy." Mattaman Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bbarnhouse 0 #10 December 31, 2005 QuoteEight freaking reserve rides today One in every 12 loads. Unfrikken believable. Call it slackin' on the packin. We were very close to a 2,000 jump day. Maybe today QuoteEloy wrap-up Oh oh oh!! Does this mean I can take the next 3 days off? So glad to have you out Dave and was a pleasure to finally meet Morgan. I am still wondering how you snagged that one Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #11 December 31, 2005 Quote Oh oh oh!! Does this mean I can take the next 3 days off? Yup, you can take the next 3 days off. Tell Bryan that its my decision and we're going with it. QuoteI am still wondering how you snagged that one Me too, I know that I'm a very lucky man. --"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bbarnhouse 0 #12 December 31, 2005 QuoteTell Bryan that its my decision and we're going with it bwahhhhhhhh well since Bryan has nothing to do with my days off....you wanna tell it to Larry? QuoteMe too, I know that I'm a very lucky man. Indeed you are....don't ever forget it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnealtx 0 #13 December 31, 2005 And you all suck, because I'm still stuck over here in Kosovo until next month!! I mean that in the most respectful and loving way, of course... Seriously though, sounds like it was a great boogie and a great time!!Mike I love you, Shannon and Jim. POPS 9708 , SCR 14706 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frenchy68 0 #14 December 31, 2005 QuoteEight freaking reserve rides today! I guess Krisanne has made it to Eloy safely! "For once you have tasted Absinthe you will walk the earth with your eyes turned towards the gutter, for there you have been and there you will long to return." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thegreekone 0 #15 December 31, 2005 QuoteQuoteEight freaking reserve rides today! I guess Krisanne has made it to Eloy safely! lmao!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! reserve rides and the fact that she is nowhere to be seen on here. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
livendive 8 #16 December 31, 2005 QuoteQuoteEight freaking reserve rides today! I guess Krisanne has made it to Eloy safely! Nice one Nick! Blues, Dave"I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWFlyer 2 #17 January 1, 2006 QuoteQuoteEight freaking reserve rides today! I guess Krisanne has made it to Eloy safely! Fuck you and the smelly French horse you rode in on. Nah, I've been creating my own excitement at Eloy that has nothing to do with my reserve. Dave - it was great to meet you and Morgan - sorry we didn't get a chance to jump together, but we'll definitely catch up at the next boogie."There is only one basic human right, the right to do as you damn well please. And with it comes the only basic human duty, the duty to take the consequences." -P.J. O'Rourke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riddler 0 #18 January 2, 2006 Weather was the BEST we've had in the past four years Jumps with Airspeed were awesome!! Big thanks to Craig, Eric, Brian, Kirk, Andy, Eliana and all the organizers. Proud to be part of the record-setting eight cutaways in one day Crazy line twists with spinning mal. First left, then right - horizon at 45 degrees or more then entire time. Fought it until 1500, then chopped. Brian Burke came and picked me up - Paul found everything, including my cutaway handle. My first chop in over three years My packing is pretty meticulous, and I'm still not sure what I did wrong Some really great Colorado peeps came out to share the experience. Lots of fun. Got some sort of cold the last two days. Man - three out of four years, I've gotten sick at this boogie Some really fun big-way formations Thanks for the good times, everyone. We'll see you all next year Trapped on the surface of a sphere. XKCD Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Elisha 1 #19 January 3, 2006 Yup, it was great...the two days I was there. I feel like a wimp compared to others since I was only there from the eve of 12/29 to morning of 1/1...still was great. I'm sorry I didn't get to say goodbye to Brandon, Tiffany, Sudsy Steve, Arthur and others. If you are reading this, I'M SORRY! Orchid dropped by while you were not at the DZ.com tent and got all my stuff that I couldn't carry and thus no second trip to get other stuff. I really appreciated being invited out to dinner and on those fun dives. Now I just need some video to help remember them by! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deuce 1 #20 January 3, 2006 Um. who gave you a firewire for free of your teeny-weenie wife's airspreed jumps for nothing but hospitality? I am the man. And Dave? Never pull your badge out when you are not in uniform in your own jurisdiction when you don't have the PC to kill a motherfu*cker. You'll figure it out, but remember the public love firefighters and hates cope. When you are out and about, never tell the locals you are a cop unless you have PC to cap a fizzle. Love you Holmes. Your wife is a beauty and a very good flier as well. 10-10 JP Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KillerKimmy 0 #21 January 3, 2006 Shame it wasn't as big as last year. I wonder what happened. Captain Kim Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #22 January 3, 2006 I didn't, just to my friends, venting some anger after someone on the local waiter staff decided to be very very rude and disrespectful to my wife. I did go ask the guy to apologize to my wife and he begrudgingly did. I did that as a person, not as anyone else. Then to keep it cool, we left. Oh, side note the firewire didn't take on my camera for some reason (even though it was setup correctly), we got back and went to watch it and we had nothing. Wanna make some money on a DVD sent to us, of those jumps? PM me with what you want so I can get a copy of those jumps for my wife.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bbarnhouse 0 #23 January 3, 2006 QuoteShame it wasn't as big as last year. I wonder what happened. Actually you are mistaken. The registration was higher and jump numbers were as well, about 18% higherWhat was missing were a lot of the vendors for reasons of their own. They were however, invited. B2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Elisha 1 #24 January 3, 2006 Yeah, stupid PD. I wanted to demo a Sabre2-135 (or 150). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bbarnhouse 0 #25 January 3, 2006 QuoteYeah, stupid PD. I wanted to demo a Sabre2-135 (or 150). Sorry hon, but PD's marketing staff was a bit taxed with one out on maternity leave and another injured. Sometimes there is only so much they can doThere are lots of sponsored folks out here though that would have been able to answer your questions,and Square 2 has demos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
