windcatcher 0 #1 June 17, 2004 Hey convention goers... Just wondering what all there is to do at the WFFC if you aren't able to jump. I don't have my A yet, but I still plan on going. I might even hafta go alone if I can't find anyone to take. Will I still have as much fun as I plan on even though I won't be able to meet other jumpers in the air? Sarah Mother to the cutest little thing in the world... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunshine 2 #2 June 17, 2004 Rent a golf cart and give us rides to the planes, and rides back from the landing area. You'll make TONS of freinds that way. No worries about finding stuff to do. I was there 12 days last year and made only 14 jumps. I was too busy socializing, causing trouble, getting drunk, etc. It's a blast for everyone!! ___________________________________________ meow I get a Mike hug! I get a Mike hug! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gravitymaster 0 #3 June 17, 2004 QuoteHey convention goers... Just wondering what all there is to do at the WFFC if you aren't able to jump. I don't have my A yet, but I still plan on going. I might even hafta go alone if I can't find anyone to take. Will I still have as much fun as I plan on even though I won't be able to meet other jumpers in the air? Sarah We could give you a more accurate answer if you could post a naked picture of yourself. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
winsor 236 #4 June 17, 2004 QuoteHey convention goers... Just wondering what all there is to do at the WFFC if you aren't able to jump. I don't have my A yet, but I still plan on going. I might even hafta go alone if I can't find anyone to take. Will I still have as much fun as I plan on even though I won't be able to meet other jumpers in the air? Sarah You don't have to have an A license to jump at the Convention. You must be A qualified (or some such thing - 50 jumps or whatever) to jump in an unsupervised fashion, but you can make jumps ranging from tandem through AFF through coached jumps (for the cost of an extra jump ticket with a Load Organizer at Tent 3) on up to world records (if any are being arranged at that particular Convention). It is not unusual for someone with well less than 50 jumps to start the Convention jumping one-on-one with us, and end the Convention turning points with groups and jumping whatever specialty aircraft (balloons, biplanes, helicopters, etc.) as they see fit. For a low-experience jumper, there are few places where you can get more jumps in less time with better people for less money. The Convention is a great venue to get good fast. Blue skies, Winsor (LO Tent 3) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Viking 0 #5 June 17, 2004 QuoteRent a golf cart and give us rides to the planes, and rides back from the landing area. I heard they weren't gonna be doing the golfcart rental thing this year b/c so many people wrecked them and shit last year. could be wrong though.I swear you must have footprints on the back of your helmet - chicagoskydiver My God has a bigger dick than your god -George Carlin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WFFC 1 #6 June 17, 2004 QuoteQuoteRent a golf cart and give us rides to the planes, and rides back from the landing area. I heard they weren't gonna be doing the golfcart rental thing this year b/c so many people wrecked them and shit last year. could be wrong though. Where'd you hear that BS? Remember to ask me after you hear something questionable and I'll find the answer for you...----- ~~~Michael Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yardhippie 0 #7 June 17, 2004 QuoteRent a golf cart and give us rides to the planes, and rides back from the landing area. You'll make TONS of freinds that way. No worries about finding stuff to do. I was there 12 days last year and made only 14 jumps. I was too busy socializing, causing trouble, getting drunk, etc. It's a blast for everyone!! CAN I GET AN AMEN?! I made three jumps int 7 days. (on a broken ankle at that) but rode my golf cart (the fastest in WFFC land) and drank beer. I had a blast!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
flyangel2 2 #8 June 17, 2004 What ever you do, stay away from that Winsor guy. He doesn't know what he's talking about Now for those of you that have never meet Winsor, you know that statement couldn't be farther from the truth. Windcatcher, there are some very experienced LOs from tent 3 that can help you if you plan on doing any kind of skydives out at the Convention. Our main job is to take the newbies under our wings and teach them all about the do's and don'ts of the Convention. All that and a bag of chipsMay your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds. - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
douwanto 22 #9 June 17, 2004 Stay away from the golf carts (badbadbadbadbadbadbadbad) They will cause you pain. bring your drinkin belly and your knee pads cause its ganna be another wild one.!!!!!! Wahooooooooooooooooooooo Chris Uncle/GrandPapa Whit Unico Rodriguez # 245 Muff Brother # 2421 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybytch 273 #10 June 17, 2004 Since no one else has mentioned it... if you can't jump at WFFC (for whatever reasons - financial, jump numbers, lack of gear, etc), volunteer. You'll meet some super nice people, have something to do when you can't jump and feel like you're a part of the action. But like Sunny said... I was there for 12 days last year and did only 6 jumps - WFFC isn't just about skydiving. Come hang at the dz.com tent with us; jumping or not, day or night, we'll make sure you have a great time. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JVig 0 #11 June 17, 2004 I agree with sunshine...rent a golf cart...it opens up a whole new world -------------------------------------------------- Just remember.....if the world didn't suck, we'd all fall off. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AntiPinkChrissy 0 #12 June 17, 2004 Quote I was too busy socializing, causing trouble, getting drunk, etc. It's a blast for everyone!! gee, I did exactly the same thing. It was the first year that I drank more than I jumped at a boogie Well, until Richmond rolled around ~La La Gang Member #2~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ladyskydiver 0 #13 June 17, 2004 Well....let's see...if you can't jump (I only did 10 jumps last year due to weather and partying with DZ.commers), there's golf cart racing, CarRW, drinking, going out to eat, drinking, talking, drinking, dancing, drinking, ummm...did I mention drinking? Skybytch's golf cart driving is hysterical. Make sure you can hang on if you're in the cart with her. (Love ya, Lisa Video is everywhere so be prepared 'cause the stuff you do when drunk (and don't remember ) is usually what ends up on video or film. Phree, Jerm and Gimp umm...yeah...watch out with them and their video/film camera's. CarRW with PhreeZone is a ton of fun - and getting video in your vehicle videoing the video in the other vehicle - well...lots of laughs. The DZ.commer's will have you laughing and your stomach muscles hurting from laughing so hard.Life is short! Break the rules! Forgive quickly! Kiss slowly! Love truly, Laugh uncontrollably. And never regret anything that made you smile. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mirochristie 0 #15 June 17, 2004 If you a re going by yourself, camp at the convention. That way, you can party hard and not worry about driving back to the hotel. (there`s showers, portable potties, and a mini mart w/ an ATM, and public phones). QuoteWill I still have as much fun as I plan on even though I won't be able to meet other jumpers in the air? Well, it all depends on how well you get aroud the convention. You can take your camera w/ you and station yourself at the pond area and take some nice pics of swoopers (in a good swoop,...or a nice chow!). You can make a tandem jump! If you want to jump at the convention that is! But for sure you`ll meet lost of skydivers there. It`ll be fun!.. you`ll see!LiquidSky @(^_^)@ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChasingBlueSky 0 #16 June 17, 2004 Quote Skybytch's golf cart driving is hysterical. Make sure you can hang on if you're in the cart with her. (Love ya, Lisa Video is everywhere so be prepared 'cause the stuff you do when drunk (and don't remember ) is usually what ends up on video or film. Phree, Jerm and Gimp umm...yeah...watch out with them and their video/film camera's. That woman shouldn't be allowed to drive golf carts. Someone should get an ankle braclet for both her and Sunny - any time they get near the drivers seat - it shocks the hell out of them. Oh Cora - those guys aren't the only one that have pictures from drunken events last year . Be on the lookout again this year for me - I have my own camera this time FYI - I went to my first Quincy/WFFC when I had one jump and didn't know ANYONE! I saw my first dozen low hooks and a few femurs....I did my second tandem, I met new people every day and night and found someone new to party with each night. On top of that, I went to all of the seminars, purchased a few skydiving books and read them during the day. I still have my keychain from that very first WFFC. This year will be my 6th convention._________________________________________ you can burn the land and boil the sea, but you can't take the sky from me.... I WILL fly again..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunshine 2 #17 June 17, 2004 QuoteSomeone should get an ankle bracelt for both her and Sunny - any time they get near the drivers seat - it shocks the hell out of them. I"m an excellent driver!! Doens't matter anyway, i have my very own mode of transport this year, no need for a golfcart. And yes, be afraid, be VERY afraid. ___________________________________________ meow I get a Mike hug! I get a Mike hug! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyangel2 2 #18 June 17, 2004 Quotekeychain from that very first WFFC WTF? I have been attending WFFC forever, and I have never gotten a keychain. All I get is a lousy hat and jacketMay your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds. - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
happythoughts 0 #19 June 17, 2004 You could give the new guy rollerblading advice. "So...have you done this before? Great, neither have I. Let's start with the obstacle course...That's it, jump over the hose on the road." "Rule one - stay away from hoses" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ladyskydiver 0 #20 June 17, 2004 QuoteOh Cora - those guys aren't the only one that have pictures from drunken events last year . Be on the lookout again this year for me - I have my own camera this time. Oh...shit! Err...ummm...it wasn't me. Honest! It was my twin...yeah...umm...that's my story, and I'm sticking to it. Well...we'll see if I make it to WFFC this year. Hopefully, I can, but... Life is short! Break the rules! Forgive quickly! Kiss slowly! Love truly, Laugh uncontrollably. And never regret anything that made you smile. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChasingBlueSky 0 #21 June 17, 2004 QuoteQuotekeychain from that very first WFFC WTF? I have been attending WFFC forever, and I have never gotten a keychain. All I get is a lousy hat and jacket I've never gotten a lousy hat. I do get some nice plastic cups. I purchased the keychain._________________________________________ you can burn the land and boil the sea, but you can't take the sky from me.... I WILL fly again..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunshine 2 #22 June 17, 2004 QuoteYou could give the new guy rollerblading advice. "So...have you done this before? Great, neither have I. Let's start with the obstacle course...That's it, jump over the hose on the road." "Rule one - stay away from hoses" Rule two - have tequila handy to use as a disinfectant when you cut the hell out of your knee from attempting hose obstacle course... ___________________________________________ meow I get a Mike hug! I get a Mike hug! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
happythoughts 0 #23 June 17, 2004 QuoteAll I get is a lousy hat and jacket Was that a t-shirt from the Mad Hoss Jackson band? They give away hats and t-shirts every year. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyangel2 2 #24 June 17, 2004 OH! OH! I got an idea. Do you climb? If so, bring your stuff, as Michael (WFFC) and I plan on doing a rappel from the cat walk in the big hangar. Bo, I got a ton of those cups. Ya know how they always have some left over? Well, I'm in the know, and when I arrive I see a special someone and I get the cups from the year before. Naturally we fill them up at night with Margaritas.May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds. - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WFFC 1 #25 June 17, 2004 QuoteOH! OH! I got an idea. Do you climb? If so, bring your stuff, as Michael (WFFC) and I plan on doing a rappel from the cat walk in the big hangar. How many toys can we put in a trailer and bring with us...hmmm...----- ~~~Michael Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
