Rantoul approves 5 Year contract with WFFC

[2fat2fly 0]

I'll gladly ante up for my "beer" WFFC-So swing by the Flying Tigers tent to say hi and warn Team Benton that I'll track them down and buy them jello shots.

I am not the man. But the man knows my name...and he's worried

[PhreeZone 20]

>i just didnt like the fact that they closed so early

They did'nt quit serving early... you were just up that late Ahh... the memories of driving around on the golf cart at 3:30 in the morning and running across large groups of jumpers still up and partying. Then driving past Sunnys tent and hitting the gas since I did'nt like what I was hearing from there

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[NightJumper 0]

A 10 day event that is going to cost $10 more. That's a $1 a day. When you are spending at least $500 and up to go there is $10 really going make the difference?

But then it doesn't really matter to me since I get paid to go.

[Kennedy 0]

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Village board member Helen Lewis said she was supporting the contract with reservations, arguing that Rantoul should be given the opportunity to end the contract each year.

Anyone else notice this one? That reminds me of people offering "protection" when I growing up in NJ.

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Guard your honor, let your reputation fall where it will, and outlast the bastards.
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[sunshine 2]

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Then driving past Sunnys tent and hitting the gas since I did'nt like what I was hearing from there

I don't remember that....but i don't remember a lot of rantoul...

Jmiracle, i had trouble finding the free soda too. And there were days when it was flat and icky when i did finally find it.

I was in rantoul for 12 days and only made 14 jumps. My main goal was to chill with my friends. As much as i don't like the high fee, i gotta see my friends so i'll continue paying it anyway.

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[DaGimp 0]

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They did'nt quit serving early... you were just up that late

oh yeah...that might be it too.....then again...when did i ever go to bed early while i was there...hell i saw the sun rise one day.....still drunk

"Professor of Pimpology"~~~Bolas

[eeneR 3]

I see no problem paying an extra $10. They are planning on making improvements for us...yes us, we give and will get back. I was only down for a weekend this last year, and dont drink beer. But still dont see a problem with it.

Yes it is a choice, if you dont like it then dont go....Each person has the right to there opinion.

and for those that get paid to go heehee

She is not a "Dumb Blonde" - She is a "Light-Haired Detour Off The Information Superhighway."
eeneR
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[DaGimp 0]

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and for those that get paid to go heehee

i think my comment would be ...YOU SUCK....like in prision

"Professor of Pimpology"~~~Bolas

[NightJumper 0]

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i think my comment would be ...YOU SUCK....like in prision

Well then I guess you wouldn't want to hear about the 40 free jumps either.

[DaGimp 0]

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i think my comment would be ...YOU SUCK....like in prision

Well then I guess you wouldn't want to hear about the 40 free jumps either.

that a boy...just throw salt into the already open wound

"Professor of Pimpology"~~~Bolas

[Aandy 0]

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The beer is the only thing that pisses me off. To some, the free beer is prolly worth the registration fee alone. But if the registration fee can be lowered and make beer drinkers buy their own beer....well they should do that.

Lets say the average skydiver drank 30 free beers over the tiem that they were at the wffc (which is proly alot more than it really is) that would be around 90,000 12 ounce beers. In a domestic keg of beer there is close to 150 12 oz beers that would make for 600 kegs. A cheap beer keg (High Life, Busch) costs about $32.00 x 600 = 19,200. Now, 19,200 divided by around 3000 skydivers is $6.40.
So, if this is even close no beer would save you $6.40 on your registration fee.

edit- sorry bout bustin out the mathmatics

[eeneR 3]

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Well then I guess you wouldn't want to hear about the 40 free jumps either.

Hey Mike, I know a certain someone looking for a job...you need a rep?

She is not a "Dumb Blonde" - She is a "Light-Haired Detour Off The Information Superhighway."
eeneR
TF#72, FB#4130, Incauto

[ChasingBlueSky 0]

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I see no problem paying an extra $10. They are planning on making improvements for us...yes us, we give and will get back. I was only down for a weekend this last year, and dont drink beer. But still dont see a problem with it.

Yes it is a choice, if you dont like it then dont go....Each person has the right to there opinion.

and for those that get paid to go heehee

Let's not forget those that don't pay for any jumps while they are there and still complain. Eh, damn vampires sucking the life out of the fun. Maybe it will be more fun without them
$10 isn't that big of a deal - WFFC is always a drain on the wallet...and the jump prices are right in line with every DZ in a 5 or 6 hour drive, and quite a few around the country.

To me - it's the best two weeks of the season since I hit both Summerfest and the WFFC. At least now I know it has a home and I will be able to make my vacation plans now.....it takes a few months to request two weekends in a row off....I've just worked the last 6 without a break. This announcement in combination with the SDC calendar makes it easier to pick my days off for this summer.

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I WILL fly again.....

[happythoughts 0]

My most expensive part was all those inflatables that we littered Rantoul with. The exception was the Dragon that kept being returned. It came back 4 times. One time it landed next to a guys rv and he brought over to the tent before we got back. Nice spot, I must say.

[Raefordite 0]

Yippee! I'm gonna get there yet! Maybe 2004