flyangel2 2 #26 October 20, 2003 Sending vibes so that the weather gets nicer. You guys need to get in the air and finish what you started.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
JeffD 0 #27 October 20, 2003 so how many loads/day? I heard someone on the phone at zhills yesterday say they were at ~90 at 4pm. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 4 #28 October 20, 2003 Yesterday, according to an announcement they made at the end of the day, they did a total (competion, practice and fun jumps) of 155 loads, 2721 total jumps. 9:20 am and the weather hasn't changed. We're still on the ground.quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunnydee123 0 #29 October 20, 2003 Lucky for you the weather took a lovely turn for the better and the sky Gods once again shined brightly on Lake Wales and the competition.... Me and a group from Sebastian raised enough cash to get our Caravan to fly us over cause we were socked in with weather at Sebastian. It was cool as hell!!! Made 2 jumps there then flew home for a sunset hop and pop in a light rain....it was a GREAT day! Dreams become reality, one choice at a time... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dragontail 0 #30 October 20, 2003 The Raeford crew arrived at DeLand Saturday night. We made a few jumps yesterday and we're leaving for Lake Wales today. The temperature at night has been very nice.... which is good for me because I'm tenting it this trip. The beer was flowing last night with it being my first time jumping in DeLand and all (there were a few beer line violations too so we did not go thirsty). Send vibes to the Raeford Dragons and hope for a nice breeze at nationals (my knee brace is broked). Come by and see us, ya hear? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites grega 0 #31 October 20, 2003 I have a question Is the night at US Nationals also very long and drunk. Because here that is one of the biggest skydive "parties" in a year. "George just lucky i guess!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites coconutmonkey 0 #32 October 20, 2003 Go Dragons! Good luck from the rest of the Dragons back at the eyrie. FireDragonHearts & Minds 2 to the Heart- 1 to the Mind- Home of the Coconut Lounge, Spa, & Artillery Range Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites mouth 0 #33 October 20, 2003 Maybe you guys should move it to GA. It is BEAUTIFUL here. Not a cloud in the sky and hasn't been one all weekend. Good luck to all. Be safe and have fun. -- Hot Mama At least you know where you stand even if it is in a pile of shit. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites coconutmonkey 0 #34 October 20, 2003 Hope it stays that way at least the rest of the week as I'm riding my bike that direction again.Hearts & Minds 2 to the Heart- 1 to the Mind- Home of the Coconut Lounge, Spa, & Artillery Range Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites skymama 37 #35 October 20, 2003 QuoteSend vibes to the Raeford Dragons and hope for a nice breeze at nationals (my knee brace is broked). Come by and see us, ya hear? Good luck, Dragons! It was fun meeting you all yesterday and I'm glad to see you survived the night! 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 kallend 2,106 #36 October 20, 2003 Quote8:30 am Competition Day 2 @ Lake Wales, Florida. Well, this is quite a contrast to the weather we had previously. Teams were supposed to show up this morning at 7 am for a 15 minute call, but we've been on the ground so far with only the S & A folks making minimum altitude jumpruns. We have been expecting this all along, but were suckered in by the relatively good weather of the last few days. Oh well, we all have books and iPods and other stuff to keep our minds occupied until this burns off . . . or totally down pours . . . whichever comes first. 85 degrees and sunny in Chicago.... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites skysquiffy 0 #37 October 20, 2003 QuoteYah! Who knew?!!! PIC Those sneaky you-know-whats!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites kai2k1 0 #38 October 20, 2003 Quade, If you run into Team Quantum Leap, tell them we're all pulling for them back at the DZ. There's no truer sense of flying than sky diving," Scott Cowan Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites quade 4 #39 October 20, 2003 11:30 am and we're -still- on the ground. Supposedly the bases of the clouds are at 8.5 or so and they're supposedly sending up a Twin Otter with a load of dummies, er, uh, "fun jumpers" to see what altitude they might be able to get. Looking at it from the ground, it doesn't look particularly thick right now, but this being Nationals and all . . . well, we really ought to be playing by the rules, so it's all understandable. As for parties at night . . . maybe that's the way some teams deal with things, but I think -most- teams don't party until after the entire competition they're entered in is over. At least that's our plan.quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites quade 4 #40 October 20, 2003 11:45 am and we're on a 15 minute call! Yee and freekin' haw.quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites quade 4 #41 October 20, 2003 12:15 Whoops! Spoke too soon! Competition load 1 went up to altitude and came right back down again with all the jumpers on it. We're back on a WX hold.quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites skyPrincess2002 0 #42 October 20, 2003 Thanks for the up to the minute information. It is horrible to be at work right now instead of in Florida watching all the excitement. Bummer on the weather hold. Let us know when the fun begins and the competition is back in the air. GO TYE BREAKERS! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites ltdiver 3 #43 October 20, 2003 Sending good vibes your way....it'll clear, but get out of there before Saturday's Weather!! Lori Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites quade 4 #44 October 20, 2003 Well, I can only play on-line during the weather holds. Otherwise I'm busy with the team. For complete coverage be sure to check out the Tidbits section of the Nationals coverage by OmniSkore. It's at the top of the menu on the left side of the page. Tim and Ted are freekin' geniuses when it comes to this.quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites quade 4 #45 October 20, 2003 5:00 pm and it looks as if things are a bit better. Some of the 400s (Open Class) went up for another plane ride, but this time they jumped. Currently the 200s (Intermediate) are on loads and in a few minutes I expect the 300s (Advanced) will be on loads. 5:05 and now they're calling the 300s . . . gotta go!quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites dgskydive 0 #46 October 20, 2003 Keep it up Paul! It was a lot of fun watching Omniskore in the store yesterday! We where cheering when we saw the Mudhens and the School Boys, even if it was really slow and didn't get to see all of the jump. Tell them all Perris is watching and wishing them all the best! Damn weather! Even got a shot or two of Katalyst!Dom Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites quade 4 #47 October 21, 2003 Well, we're jumping today right from dawn. A couple of thin layers of clouds; 3-3.5 and 7-8. Most cameras are fogging a bit at the bottom end of the jump, but well out of time. We just jumped round 8 and should finish all rounds today.quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites quade 4 #48 October 21, 2003 Majik wins. Mud Hens end up with 11.7 average.quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites BikerBabe 0 #49 October 21, 2003 Way to go everyone! I had to leave early but I got to see most of the excitement! Let me just say that my team did AWESOME! I wish I could have been jumping. Yay Audacity! Now onto 8-way. Go Prime-8!!!Never meddle in the affairs of dragons, for you are crunchy and taste good with ketchup! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 Next Page 2 of 2 Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. 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grega 0 #31 October 20, 2003 I have a question Is the night at US Nationals also very long and drunk. Because here that is one of the biggest skydive "parties" in a year. "George just lucky i guess!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
coconutmonkey 0 #32 October 20, 2003 Go Dragons! Good luck from the rest of the Dragons back at the eyrie. FireDragonHearts & Minds 2 to the Heart- 1 to the Mind- Home of the Coconut Lounge, Spa, & Artillery Range Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mouth 0 #33 October 20, 2003 Maybe you guys should move it to GA. It is BEAUTIFUL here. Not a cloud in the sky and hasn't been one all weekend. Good luck to all. Be safe and have fun. -- Hot Mama At least you know where you stand even if it is in a pile of shit. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
coconutmonkey 0 #34 October 20, 2003 Hope it stays that way at least the rest of the week as I'm riding my bike that direction again.Hearts & Minds 2 to the Heart- 1 to the Mind- Home of the Coconut Lounge, Spa, & Artillery Range Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #35 October 20, 2003 QuoteSend vibes to the Raeford Dragons and hope for a nice breeze at nationals (my knee brace is broked). Come by and see us, ya hear? Good luck, Dragons! It was fun meeting you all yesterday and I'm glad to see you survived the night! 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
kallend 2,106 #36 October 20, 2003 Quote8:30 am Competition Day 2 @ Lake Wales, Florida. Well, this is quite a contrast to the weather we had previously. Teams were supposed to show up this morning at 7 am for a 15 minute call, but we've been on the ground so far with only the S & A folks making minimum altitude jumpruns. We have been expecting this all along, but were suckered in by the relatively good weather of the last few days. Oh well, we all have books and iPods and other stuff to keep our minds occupied until this burns off . . . or totally down pours . . . whichever comes first. 85 degrees and sunny in Chicago.... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skysquiffy 0 #37 October 20, 2003 QuoteYah! Who knew?!!! PIC Those sneaky you-know-whats!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kai2k1 0 #38 October 20, 2003 Quade, If you run into Team Quantum Leap, tell them we're all pulling for them back at the DZ. There's no truer sense of flying than sky diving," Scott Cowan Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 4 #39 October 20, 2003 11:30 am and we're -still- on the ground. Supposedly the bases of the clouds are at 8.5 or so and they're supposedly sending up a Twin Otter with a load of dummies, er, uh, "fun jumpers" to see what altitude they might be able to get. Looking at it from the ground, it doesn't look particularly thick right now, but this being Nationals and all . . . well, we really ought to be playing by the rules, so it's all understandable. As for parties at night . . . maybe that's the way some teams deal with things, but I think -most- teams don't party until after the entire competition they're entered in is over. At least that's our plan.quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 4 #40 October 20, 2003 11:45 am and we're on a 15 minute call! Yee and freekin' haw.quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 4 #41 October 20, 2003 12:15 Whoops! Spoke too soon! Competition load 1 went up to altitude and came right back down again with all the jumpers on it. We're back on a WX hold.quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyPrincess2002 0 #42 October 20, 2003 Thanks for the up to the minute information. It is horrible to be at work right now instead of in Florida watching all the excitement. Bummer on the weather hold. Let us know when the fun begins and the competition is back in the air. GO TYE BREAKERS! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites ltdiver 3 #43 October 20, 2003 Sending good vibes your way....it'll clear, but get out of there before Saturday's Weather!! Lori Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites quade 4 #44 October 20, 2003 Well, I can only play on-line during the weather holds. Otherwise I'm busy with the team. For complete coverage be sure to check out the Tidbits section of the Nationals coverage by OmniSkore. It's at the top of the menu on the left side of the page. Tim and Ted are freekin' geniuses when it comes to this.quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites quade 4 #45 October 20, 2003 5:00 pm and it looks as if things are a bit better. Some of the 400s (Open Class) went up for another plane ride, but this time they jumped. Currently the 200s (Intermediate) are on loads and in a few minutes I expect the 300s (Advanced) will be on loads. 5:05 and now they're calling the 300s . . . gotta go!quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites dgskydive 0 #46 October 20, 2003 Keep it up Paul! It was a lot of fun watching Omniskore in the store yesterday! We where cheering when we saw the Mudhens and the School Boys, even if it was really slow and didn't get to see all of the jump. Tell them all Perris is watching and wishing them all the best! Damn weather! Even got a shot or two of Katalyst!Dom Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites quade 4 #47 October 21, 2003 Well, we're jumping today right from dawn. A couple of thin layers of clouds; 3-3.5 and 7-8. Most cameras are fogging a bit at the bottom end of the jump, but well out of time. We just jumped round 8 and should finish all rounds today.quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites quade 4 #48 October 21, 2003 Majik wins. Mud Hens end up with 11.7 average.quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites BikerBabe 0 #49 October 21, 2003 Way to go everyone! I had to leave early but I got to see most of the excitement! Let me just say that my team did AWESOME! I wish I could have been jumping. Yay Audacity! Now onto 8-way. Go Prime-8!!!Never meddle in the affairs of dragons, for you are crunchy and taste good with ketchup! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 Next Page 2 of 2 Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
ltdiver 3 #43 October 20, 2003 Sending good vibes your way....it'll clear, but get out of there before Saturday's Weather!! Lori Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 4 #44 October 20, 2003 Well, I can only play on-line during the weather holds. Otherwise I'm busy with the team. For complete coverage be sure to check out the Tidbits section of the Nationals coverage by OmniSkore. It's at the top of the menu on the left side of the page. Tim and Ted are freekin' geniuses when it comes to this.quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 4 #45 October 20, 2003 5:00 pm and it looks as if things are a bit better. Some of the 400s (Open Class) went up for another plane ride, but this time they jumped. Currently the 200s (Intermediate) are on loads and in a few minutes I expect the 300s (Advanced) will be on loads. 5:05 and now they're calling the 300s . . . gotta go!quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dgskydive 0 #46 October 20, 2003 Keep it up Paul! It was a lot of fun watching Omniskore in the store yesterday! We where cheering when we saw the Mudhens and the School Boys, even if it was really slow and didn't get to see all of the jump. Tell them all Perris is watching and wishing them all the best! Damn weather! Even got a shot or two of Katalyst!Dom Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 4 #47 October 21, 2003 Well, we're jumping today right from dawn. A couple of thin layers of clouds; 3-3.5 and 7-8. Most cameras are fogging a bit at the bottom end of the jump, but well out of time. We just jumped round 8 and should finish all rounds today.quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 4 #48 October 21, 2003 Majik wins. Mud Hens end up with 11.7 average.quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BikerBabe 0 #49 October 21, 2003 Way to go everyone! I had to leave early but I got to see most of the excitement! Let me just say that my team did AWESOME! I wish I could have been jumping. Yay Audacity! Now onto 8-way. Go Prime-8!!!Never meddle in the affairs of dragons, for you are crunchy and taste good with ketchup! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
