gravitysurf808 0 #1 August 2, 2002 With the exception of 1995-1998 when I actually lived at the DZ; I've never lived within 30 miles of my frequented DZ. I've also made the trip home from the DZ way too many times after a 'few too many' around the campfire only to turn around and drive back at 8am the next morning. My question is: What does everyone do each weekend? Do you stay on Saturday night and party at the DZ then drive home and return next day? Or, do you crash at the DZ and make it a killer (safe) weekend? (gravity- you gotta learn how to do that 'poll' thingie) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymut 0 #2 August 2, 2002 Unfortunately, the closest I have lived to a DZ is about 20 miles, and that was only for 5 months. My average is probably around 40 miles, and currently I live 60 miles (one way) to a dz, (not my home dz...I live around 70 miles from it)...I need to learn to fly (which I plan on this fall). I rarely stay at the dz, but from time to time I do. Never have been much of a party-er , but I like to hang out and visit with folks . Currently, the drive home is a real pain, but my in-laws live half way, sooo...my wife can visit with the fam, and I can make multiple trips to the dz. Matt A well-informed person is somebody who has the same views and opinions as yours. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jimbo 0 #3 August 2, 2002 Got me a tent and I stay at the DZ unless a better offer comes along. I live between 45 minutes and 1 hour away, it's too much of a pain in the ass to leave on Saturday and come right back on Sunday. - Jim"Like" - The modern day comma Good bye, my friends. You are missed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtval 0 #4 August 2, 2002 ok well I used to drive 3 hours to my DZ's. but when I was alone ( usually brought tandems who wanted to leave as soonas we were done ) I stayed at the dz. or close by. I will be doing tha same agian ( hope to live less then 30 miles from the dz in jean , nevada. anyone need a place to crash lemme know!(once I get there)My photos My Videos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gravitysurf808 0 #5 August 2, 2002 QuoteI will be doing tha same agian ( hope to live less then 30 miles from the dz in jean , nevada. anyone need a place to crash lemme know!(once I get there) That's so killer!! Glad that your joining us again!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtval 0 #6 August 2, 2002 QuoteThat's so killer!! Glad that your joining us again!! YOURE GLAD?! hahah Imagine how I feel. thanks for the moral support though. this place has kept me (semi-)saneMy photos My Videos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wlie 0 #7 August 2, 2002 The wife won't let me and I'd rather go home to her. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gravitysurf808 0 #8 August 2, 2002 QuoteYOURE GLAD?! Sorry, I've been away from DZ,COM for awhile. Are you out of Korea and on the mainland with a DZ close by? (Edited~ whered' I leran to type?) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtval 0 #9 August 2, 2002 Not yet. I leave in 21 days. I will be going to Las vegas with a DZ 30 miles away!My photos My Videos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skypeg1 0 #10 August 2, 2002 Since I'm 400 mi. from my home DZ, I tend to stay over. LOL Actually, I've only been twice for 6 jumps total. But even though I have family 60 mi. away (hey, in So. Cal. that's just around the corner) I stay over. I'll probably keep doing that for a while. After I get my license I'll start jumping closer to home, but for now this works (cheap people, nice beer--or the other way around--I forget!). Blue skies and the side dish of your choice, SKYPEG Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tigra 0 #11 August 2, 2002 I live about 90 miles from my home dz. When I first started, I would go home Saturday nights only to turn around and drive back on Sunday, even if the weather was bad! Then I spent an entire season tenting it, and that got old. So finally, I broke down and got a trailer to keep at the dz. Then I got a bigger trailer, and then I got a bigger trailer......... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtval 0 #12 August 2, 2002 tigra, you coulda just bought a twin otter to sleep in!My photos My Videos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 20 #13 August 2, 2002 Depends on whats going on at the DZ and at home... some times I have to work a late night after jumping all day, other times I sleep on one of the couchs at the DZ.Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tigra 0 #14 August 2, 2002 now there's a thought! nobody's using an Otter for an RV at my dz, yet....... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtval 0 #15 August 2, 2002 and you always on the FIRST loadMy photos My Videos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
coconutmonkey 0 #16 August 2, 2002 I used to live 45 min from the DZ, but found that between work and the DZ, my apartment had become a very expensive storage facility. Moved to a trailer on the DZ 9 mos ago. No regrets (except the beer disappears from the fridge alot faster). 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
bbarnhouse 0 #17 August 2, 2002 Hummm when in Oregon I drive home (its 18 miles) In Arizona I'm mobile dwelling, tarmac trash....but not in a den of iniquity.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ernokaikkonen 0 #18 August 2, 2002 >My question is: >What does everyone do each weekend? >Do you stay on Saturday night and party at the DZ then drive > home and return next day? I live about 40km from my DZ. I try to get there sometime during friday(tends to be difficult since I don't have a car and the DZ is in the middle of nowhere). I spend the weekend and leave sunday night. I'm having trouble remembering what I did when I didn't spend all weekends at the DZ... Erno Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nick 0 #19 August 2, 2002 I live about 15 miles from the DZ, so I would normally have a couple of drinks and then drive home. But recently I've stayed the night a couple of times (never sleeping in the car again!!!). Nick Nick Gravity- It's not just a good idea, it's the LAW! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gravitysurf808 0 #20 August 2, 2002 QuoteI spend the weekend and leave sunday night Leaving the DZ Sunday night can be soooo painful. Re:Nick Quote(never sleeping in the car again!!!). LOL...I can so relate to that. Aaahhh....sleeping in the car. I used to use my car like it was a hotel at the DZ....and here at Motel 8 we'll always leave the light on for ya Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ScottishJohn 25 #21 August 2, 2002 I usually tent it over the weekend . Dive up friday evening, pitch tent, have a few beers. sunday evening take tent down , drive home , have something to eat, have a few beers. If i drive up on the saturday then I only take the small tent but for a full weekend I take the huge tent and sleep in the west wing and put all my gear in the East wing. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- If you think my attitude stinks you should smell my fingers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyhi 24 #22 August 2, 2002 I have stayed at and near the DZ (usually, very painful experiences), but not lately. 36 miles each way is not a bad trip. [hint]I am hoping to stay across the street from a DZ in the near future for, let's say one Saturday night in exchange for dinner(@ Jameson's?)/beer/jump tix.[/hint]Shit happens. And it usually happens because of physics. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkymonkeyONE 4 #23 August 2, 2002 I own two houses in town, but stay in our RV at the dropzone all weekend, even though it's only 22 miles from home. I am all about the apres skydive experience, so it would be nuts to go home after skydiving. My RV stays plugged up at the DZ all the time, except when I am road tripping in it. Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bvsdjumper 0 #24 August 2, 2002 I live 90 miles (about 2 hours) from my home dz so I stay over regularly. I used to sleep on a couch in the club house but that got old (waking up to "full moons" every Sunday morning ). Now I bought a motorhome, and once I get the mechanics straightened out, I plan on making a habit of driving out Friday night to get the most out of the weekend. -Art Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
narcimund 0 #25 August 2, 2002 QuoteWhat does everyone do each weekend God no! I used to camp at a DZ when I was a teenager, but that got old and grungy quick! Now when we go for a whole weekend (which is rare with our schedule!) we get a nice hotel room in town, wake up Sunday to a hot shower, breakfast on a great latte and pastry, walk around a bit watching the city wake up, then head in to the DZ refreshed with plenty of time to jump. First Class Citizen Twice Over Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
