BikerBabe 0 #1 September 13, 2002 I hope this is OK to post here... Woohoo! We're bringing in an Otter the 12th and 13th of October. In order to celebrate our new home, new airplane, and new life, Skydive New Mexico is excited to announce our First Annual (we hope) Balloon Fiesta Boogie, taking place during the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta on 12-13 October 2002. We're bringing out an Otter from Skydive Arizona and it's going to be a great time! We'll also be doing a New Mexico State Record that weekend (our current unofficial record is 20, so we're going for 22!), as well as plenty of other fun jumps. We ma try to organize a trip up to the Balloon Fiesta one evening to see a balloon glow, as well. We're pleased to invite you to come to sunny New Mexico and jump with us! In early October it is cool in the mornings here, but usually gets up into the mid to high 60s during the day. The air is calm and clean, and if it's good for the balloonists, it's perfect for us! If you've been looking for an excuse to come see the Balloon Fiesta, here it is...you'll even get to skydive! An Otter is a rare thing in these parts, so don't miss this opportunity! More info coming soon on prices, where to stay, etc. If you have questions, PM me or send and email to skydivenewmexico@yahoo.com. Hope to see you there! Andi SNM BoardNever 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
Kris 0 #2 September 13, 2002 The Skydive AZ Otters are fast. You will love it! Hope you get the one with the killer stereo! KrisSky, Muff Bro, Rodriguez Bro, and Bastion of Purity and Innocence!™ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BikerBabe 0 #3 September 13, 2002 I know...I love those otters...and the one with the music kicks ass! Except the one time I got on there and the pilot was blasting..............classical. Now don't get me wrong, I love classical music, just not on the way to make a skydive! SDAZ is like my second home, so it will be like the merging of two DZs for me...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
canopywhore 0 #4 September 13, 2002 Hi, there BikerBabe. Stacie and I jumped with you at a SSL meet. Do you have prices for the boogie. How's your 4way team coming? Are all of your slots filled? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BikerBabe 0 #5 September 13, 2002 Hey, Ken! Yep, we have a team... I'm not sure of the prices yet...I will let you know. There will probably be a small boogie fee which will allow us to buy food/beer.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
dmddave 0 #6 September 14, 2002 Woohoo, can't wait! I hear that there may be a balloon or 2 also. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skycat 0 #7 September 14, 2002 What are the accomidation like? Basically can we camp out or do we need to get a hotel room? Oh and are dogs (leased of course) cool or a big no no?Fly it like you stole it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingnut 0 #8 September 15, 2002 QuoteOh and are dogs (leased of course) cool or a big no no i'm sure how you aquire your dog is no concern to the dz....now you might want to make sure she is leashed....and kept stocked with a nice water bowl full of beer.......... i will see your dog drunk before i leave colorado........... ______________________________________ "i have no reader's digest version" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bbarnhouse 0 #9 September 15, 2002 Well if I'm not is Dallas i may just have to come with the otter:) BB Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BikerBabe 0 #10 September 15, 2002 Oh, do come with the Otter! We'd love to have you! I'm working on my teammates to hop over here, too... We actually have some room to camp on the airport...there are also three cheap hotels about 2 miles away (same exit off the highway) if tenting isn't for you...it's starting to get chilly at night by that time. As far as I know, pets are cool, as long as they don't run on the taxiway! 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
skycat 0 #11 September 15, 2002 GREAT thanks! ...now all I have to do is find out if they are going to need AFF or tandem help for the weekend so I can slut hooknswoop out while we are there Oh hey almost forget, just an FYI for anyone going the elevation there is something like 5300ft. So bring the big canopy if you are from sea level, or on second thought don't.....I need some entertainment Fly it like you stole it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BikerBabe 0 #12 September 17, 2002 We may take you (him ) up on that offer...our TMs are overworked and they need a much-deserved break (even if only a little one). A little update: The fee for the boogie will be $10 per person, which will go toward food and beer. Hope y'all can make it out!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
dmddave 0 #13 September 21, 2002 Tandem help definitely. Let me know and I will have tandem students lined up. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skycat 0 #14 September 22, 2002 Derek had already emailed y'all about it and it looks like a no go since he has every tandem rating but strong's. No biggie though, Lee is a friend of ours from Houston so we will be doing the state record thing instead......Now how do you fly on your belly again??? KelliFly it like you stole it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BikerBabe 0 #15 October 1, 2002 Hi everyone...here's a quick update about the Balloon Fiesta Boogie. First of all, tickets to 12,500 ft will be $18. There will also be a $10 boogie fee to help with food and beer. We'll be attempting to break the current New Mexico State record, which is 20. Yep, one Otter load should do it! We'll probably have a barbeque/party/cookout on Saturday after jumping is done. Also, I will be organizing caravans up to the Balloon Fiesta park on both Saturday evening and Sunday morning. On Saturday evening, they are having a balloon glow and fireworks show (at dusk, they inflate their balloons and light the burners....looks really cool). On Sunday morning early, they have a mass ascension, where about 1000 balloons lift off in two waves. Hope to see you there, since an Otter in these parts is a rare and beautiful thing!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
BikerBabe 0 #16 October 3, 2002 Woohoo, only a week and a day and the Otter will be here. Anyway, I wanted to share that there will be lots of local media coverage of our state record attempt (22-way...don't laugh) and we even have sponsorship! The airport has a really yummy little cafe, and we'll have plenty of food on Saturday night for grilling. Right now, long term forecasts for Belen look VERY nice, with highs predicted in the mid to upper 70's and no clouds.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
BikerBabe 0 #17 October 6, 2002 I have some really awesome news about the boogie next weekend. Not only will we have an Otter and a state record attempt... if you come to the boogie, your name will be entered in a drawing. The pirzes include 50% off a brand new Infinity rig, 50% off a pair of Firefly freefly pants, a new ProTrack, T-shirts, and other cool stuff. Well, you won't win the rig because I plan on winning that, but the other stuff is up for grabs! The weather report is looking good, with clear skies and highs in the mid 70's predicted for next weekend, so if you live around here (or even if you don't), come on over and check it out!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
riddler 0 #18 October 6, 2002 I'm sure this sounds like a stupid question, but will any of the balloons let us jump from them? Or is is a bad idea for skydivers and many balloons to share air space?Trapped on the surface of a sphere. XKCD Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WFFC 1 #19 October 6, 2002 Just check your spot or you might end up like ----- ~~~Michael Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BikerBabe 0 #20 October 7, 2002 LOL...I wish we could jump in there...the balloon fiesta goes on at a special park right in the city of Albuquerque, and they file the NOTAMs for it months in advance, so unfortunately, no. I really would be an easy demo, though, since the park is large enough to hold 800 inflated hot air balloons. Our drop zone is far enough away that it won't matter, anyway. As for balloon jumps, they are still very tentative, leaning towards probably not, since the pilots all stick together up there most of the time. We're working on it.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
skycat 0 #21 October 7, 2002 WOOHOO.....4 days till we drive there. We should be there sometime Friday afternoon/evening. Hmmm....I better get started on those jello shots.Fly it like you stole it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BikerBabe 0 #22 October 7, 2002 oooh...you're bringing jello shots? You're gonna be a hit! oh, and read hooknswoop's PM's...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
skycat 0 #23 October 7, 2002 Quoteread hooknswoop's PM's... Hehe....going to have to hack has password ....goodie, I've been bored lately. Oh then I could post as him....Fly it like you stole it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dmddave 0 #24 October 8, 2002 The forecast still looks like highs in the 70's and clear blue skies as usual. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riddler 0 #25 October 8, 2002 A friend of mine called the DZ yesterday and the owner said a balloon for jumping was planned for Saturday and Sunday.Trapped on the surface of a sphere. XKCD Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
