poppenhager 1 #101 August 18, 2004 Yep,I heard the jump plane at Lake wales Today while flying by...POP D47 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dellswoop105 0 #102 August 19, 2004 HI EVERYONE...JUST SO EVERYONE KNOWS THIS IS LAURIE AND I AM STAFF AT THE FLORIDA SKYDIVING CENTER, YES THIS WAS A VERY HUGH LOSS FOR EVERYONE AND WE ARE ALL VERY SAD TO SEE THIS HAPPEN, HOWEVER WITH THE CONTINUED SUPPORT FROM EVERYONE WE WILL MAKE THIS HAPPEN AND AS A MATTER OF FACT WE ALREADY HAVE BEGUN TO SEE SOME LIGHT. TODAY WE FLEW TANDEMS AND SOME AFF.WE ARE OPEN AND JUMPING WHILE WE REBUILD. AS I HAVE PERSONALLY HEARD FROM BETTY THIS IS GOING TO BE A BIGGER AND BETTER AIRPORT THAN BEFORE, SO PLEASE COME OUT ,WE CAN STILL HAVE JUST AS MUCH FUN AS WE HAVE IN THE PAST,JUST DOING IT A HOP SKIP AND A JUMP STILL DOWN ON AIRPORT ROAD. WE HAVE MANIFEST NOW IN THE OLD CAMPGROUND, BATHROOMS AND EVEN A RIGGING STORE,I HAVE ALSO HEARD WE WILL BE GETTING A TRAILER TO MAKE INTO OUR BAR THAT WE AT LAKEWALES LIKE TO CALL THE NEW HURRICANE HOLE, SO COME OUT SOON AND HELP BREAK IT IN.HOPE TO SEE EVERYONE REAL SOON. AND ALSO, FRANKENOTTER WILL BE OK, IT WAS FLOWN OUT TODAY TO HAVE SOME REPAIRS DONE AND WILL BE BACK SOON AS FOR NOW WE DO HAVE AN OTTER AND WE WILL BE FLYING IN THE MORNING. BLUE SKIES PS I WOULD LIKE TO SEND OUT A SPECIAL THANKS TO EVERYONE WHO HAS BEEN THERE FOR US , YOU HAVE BEEN MUCH NEEDED AND VERY MUCH APPRECIATED THANK YOU FROM MY HEART..WE STILL PLAN ON A VERY BIG WINTER SO PLEASE SHOW YOUR SUPPORT AND COME HAVE SOME FUN WITH THE STAFF AT LAKEWALES Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BarbaraKobzik 0 #103 August 19, 2004 Hi all, Lake Wales is back on their feet and have started jumping again. Today I did a jump out there, and honestly I have to admit, this jump will stay in my memory as one of the most outstanding jumps I've ever made. You can't imagine how it looks from the air, the whole area. You probably saw pictures in the papers or on tv, but this is real... I haven't seen anything like that yet, I was deeply touched and impressed. You get an idea how much force these hurricanes have - very hard to believe it's just wind. I highly recommend to do a jump over there, when you have the chance. Open high and watch - it' a very unique experience. Blue skies, especially over Lake Wales at the moment, Barbara--------------------------------------------------------------------------------- It's nice to be important, but it's much more important to be nice. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ypelchat 0 #104 August 19, 2004 QuoteHI EVERYONE...JUST SO EVERYONE KNOWS THIS IS LAURIE AND I AM STAFF AT THE FLORIDA SKYDIVING CENTER, YES THIS WAS A VERY HUGH LOSS FOR EVERYONE AND WE ARE ALL VERY SAD TO SEE THIS HAPPEN, HOWEVER WITH THE CONTINUED SUPPORT FROM EVERYONE WE WILL MAKE THIS HAPPEN AND AS A MATTER OF FACT WE ALREADY HAVE BEGUN TO SEE SOME LIGHT. TODAY WE FLEW TANDEMS AND SOME AFF.WE ARE OPEN AND JUMPING WHILE WE REBUILD. AS I HAVE PERSONALLY HEARD FROM BETTY THIS IS GOING TO BE A BIGGER AND BETTER AIRPORT THAN BEFORE, SO PLEASE COME OUT ,WE CAN STILL HAVE JUST AS MUCH FUN AS WE HAVE IN THE PAST,JUST DOING IT A HOP SKIP AND A JUMP STILL DOWN ON AIRPORT ROAD. WE HAVE MANIFEST NOW IN THE OLD CAMPGROUND, BATHROOMS AND EVEN A RIGGING STORE,I HAVE ALSO HEARD WE WILL BE GETTING A TRAILER TO MAKE INTO OUR BAR THAT WE AT LAKEWALES LIKE TO CALL THE NEW HURRICANE HOLE, SO COME OUT SOON AND HELP BREAK IT IN.HOPE TO SEE EVERYONE REAL SOON. AND ALSO, FRANKENOTTER WILL BE OK, IT WAS FLOWN OUT TODAY TO HAVE SOME REPAIRS DONE AND WILL BE BACK SOON AS FOR NOW WE DO HAVE AN OTTER AND WE WILL BE FLYING IN THE MORNING. BLUE SKIES PS I WOULD LIKE TO SEND OUT A SPECIAL THANKS TO EVERYONE WHO HAS BEEN THERE FOR US , YOU HAVE BEEN MUCH NEEDED AND VERY MUCH APPRECIATED THANK YOU FROM MY HEART..WE STILL PLAN ON A VERY BIG WINTER SO PLEASE SHOW YOUR SUPPORT AND COME HAVE SOME FUN WITH THE STAFF AT LAKEWALES Thats GOOOOOOOOOOOD news ! Yves. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bbarnhouse 0 #105 August 19, 2004 I just spoke with Gail and Lake Wales is up and operational.They still need people to come out and help, moreover they need people to jump! As the contents of the hangar were not insured, donations are still being accepted (much needed) via paypal. Lets all pitch in and help our friends in Lake Wales. B2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CRWDogRigger 0 #106 August 19, 2004 Had a couple mins during lunch and needed to post this for Betty, she talked to my wife this morning and asked that it be shared -- ******************************************************************* Many Thanks from Betty with regards to the contributions thus far, she has been sending messages to be shared with the group to my wife and I as well as Gail and a few others all week. You can sure tell how grateful they are at FSC to have all of us pulling for them when we get another update. She told my wife this morning to tell everyone that she sees this as a chance to make the place even more special than ever and that our skydiver support is far greater than simply contributions of cash. She said that we are what she goes to work for everyday and promises that we will all love the new place as much as ever, if not more. Take Care, Frank ******************************************************************* For easy online PayPal contributions to assist the "FSC Employee Disaster Fund" -- ESPECIALLY FOR THE NEEDS OF THE EMPLOYEES 1. Go to http://www.paypal.com 2. Select "Send Money" 3. Use lakewalesdisasterfund@yahoo.com as the receipient. 4. Select "Quasai-cash" or "Other" as type. 5. Write any message or note that you'd like shared with them, all sentiments and kind words will be of great comfort in addition to your generous contributions. If you would like a portion of your generosity to go the "Florida Skydiving Disaster Fund" TO REBUILD --Please include how you'd like the funds shared in the "Message" section. If unable to contribute via PayPal, please refer to the bank transfer information and mailing address for checks/MO's as shown. Thank You All.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheAnvil 0 #107 August 20, 2004 Will we be able to camp out overnight there or are there still curfew concerns? That's a long drive from Jacksonville but I'd planned on making it.Vinny the Anvil Post Traumatic Didn't Make The Lakers Syndrome is REAL JACKASS POWER!!!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gromit 0 #108 August 20, 2004 QuoteWill we be able to camp out overnight there or are there still curfew concerns? Just spoke to Roger Hill, who said no camping. You probably wouldn't want to do that anyway, since they don't even have running water yet. Still no power (other than their own generators), but they're hopeful that the utility company will fix that soon. The manifest trailer is in the new camping area (that they built around the time of the 2003 Nationals), up the road from the big hangar -- closer to Florida 60. They've been loading the aircraft at the runway nearest that campground, towards the north end of the airport. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skycop806 0 #109 August 23, 2004 Wish I could go and jump :( I was planning on going there this winter for a day or two...I will definately go now! I used Paypal to donate some...cops are like that..donate all the time! See, police are your friend! Hope to see it this winter! With at least my B license in hand! BTW, what is it with all the negativity in previous posts? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fsuskydiver 0 #110 August 23, 2004 As of Sunday, the power was restored, but there's still no running water. Curfew is still in place. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheAnvil 0 #111 August 23, 2004 I headed down to Lake Wales and did a jump on Saturday prior to the storms coming in on us. The view from on high is hard to describe. Beers to all,Vinny the Anvil Post Traumatic Didn't Make The Lakers Syndrome is REAL JACKASS POWER!!!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MWGemini 0 #112 August 27, 2004 I may be mistaken, but I believe the Otter I made my first solo jump from last weekend at Carolina Sky Sports in Louisburg, NC is the same Otter pictured in the images above. It came in with a rudder that looked patched together from at least 3 other aircraft, and I was told by some of the more knowledgeable jumpers that the leading edges were covered in duct tape. Apparently Paul Fayard (the owner) and the rest of the crew were able to replace the damaged parts with spares from the CSS stockpile very quickly, as it was in the air all weekend and seemed to be working just fine. Good luck to all those affected by the hurricane. Mike Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #113 August 29, 2004 This weekend I heard that the insurance people with the city came and closed down Lake Wales for 30 days because of liability issues. Can anyone confirm this?She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bendywendy 0 #114 August 29, 2004 We had a few jumpers show up here (Sebastian) this weekend that said the same thing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RevJim 0 #115 August 29, 2004 I hope they (the city insurance type "A's") are prepared to pay for lost income too. That blows chunks. (Unless they are properly compensated for being shut down)It's your life, live it! Karma RB#684 "Corcho", ASK#60, Muff#3520, NCB#398, NHDZ#4, C-33989, DG#1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
