skycat 0 #1 January 17, 2002 I’m thinking about heading over to Louisiana next month to jump at the Mardi Gras boogie. Anyone else planning on being there?---------------------------------From their web site www.goldcoastskydivers.comMardi Gras Boogie: February 7-12. The biggest and best boogie on the gulf coast. Two CASA's, Super Otter and Grand Caravan. Prize drawing to be held Saturday night for all registered jumpers. Lots of demo canopies on hand. Beach jumps (must have water gear and C license), bonfire, disc jockey, Free beer and cajun food Saturday night. Free load organizing for RW, CRW and Freeflyers, all experience levels. Rental gear available in all sizes. 7 major hotels within 5 minutes of the DZ and all offer a skydiver discount. Free RV hookups on a first-come basis. Hot Showers and clean restrooms. 90 minutes from downtown New Orleans and 30 minutes from Mobile. Best airports to fly in to: Gulfport, MS (40 miles to our west) or Mobile, AL (40 miles to our east). For those flying in with private aircraft, our airport identifier is PQL. $10 Registration and $18 jumps to 14,000 feet Last year's boogie featured registered jumpers from 38 different states and 4 foreign countries! This boogie is a "can't miss" for all skydivers. Loads of fun and southern hospitality. ---------------------------------------- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
favaks 0 #2 January 17, 2002 I'm so tempted I don't think my boss is gonna like it since I just spent a week and a half at Eloy during the Christmas boogie, but we'll see.favaks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slowfaller 0 #3 January 17, 2002 I know the Nelson's will be there along w/ a lot of jumpers from Skydive Chicago. Not sure of who all from SDC is going though. I guess this is a half assed post/response but that's all I know.CHris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyhi 24 #4 January 17, 2002 QuoteI’m thinking about heading over to Louisiana I think you'll miss it by a state. Isn't it in Missississississippi? Is it hot in here, or am I crazy? - Charles Mansonflyhi Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skycat 0 #5 January 17, 2002 QuoteI think you'll miss it by a state. Isn't it in Missississississippi? You mean there is a difference. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyhi 24 #6 January 17, 2002 QuoteYou mean there is a difference. Yeah, the difference is like night and a different part of the night. Actually jumped Moss Point once and I had a great time. Very friendly people and very convenient. Hard not to have a good time anywhere on the Gulf Coast during Mardi Gras. Most places you will feel under-dressed if you leave the house with less than a six-pack. Enjoy!Is it hot in here, or am I crazy? - Charles Mansonflyhi Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skygeek 0 #7 January 17, 2002 Ill be there gonna be a blast!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chickenhawk420 0 #8 January 17, 2002 Go, GO!!!! don't even think about it GO!! Mardi Gra (ive heard from friends) is tight. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #9 January 17, 2002 As someone who lived in LA for 7 years, I can tell you...yes! Mardi Gras is da bomb! You gotta go at least once in your life.AndreaThe brave may not live forever, but the timid may not live at all. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vallerina 2 #10 January 17, 2002 MARDI GRAS!!! I went to New Orleans for it last year, but I went with a bunch of whuffo friends so I didn't get to jump. (It kicked ass anyways!) This year: screw my friends! I can't wait to go to the boogie!!!!!!!!!"You laugh at me because I am different, and I just laugh at you." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jabeln79 0 #11 January 17, 2002 me and Tina (canopycuddler) are going down there on the 10th - 12th Hopefully.. Were checking in to plane tix now. Sounds like a lot of fun hope to see you all down there. Blue Skies Joe Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
n2skdvn 0 #12 January 17, 2002 I live here in new orleans hope to see you all here and at the boggie!!!!!!! if any one needs info i can try help !!!the boogie is a full blown party!!!!!!!then you have mardi gras!when life gives you lemons,ask for a bottle of tequila and salt....... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SpeedRacer 1 #13 January 17, 2002 Hey skycat, skymama, Vallerina,Have fun at Mardi Gras! Wish I could go!Wanna earn some beads??Speed Racer"My God! It's full of stars!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ducky 0 #14 January 18, 2002 Well I am going to be down that way for Mardi Gras and visiting family that week. I am going to do my best to be there. the only hold back is if I cannot squre away my A license in time. $$$ is tight, but will do all in power to be there. I have heard its great.Kwak Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
canopycudler 0 #15 January 18, 2002 YES!! Were in!! Marc, Tomas.. anyone else from Archway wanna go?? Anne.. u need to be sick for a couple days ?.. Blue skies & sunset jumps...Tina Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingnut 0 #16 January 18, 2002 i'm in!!! any one want to give a guy a ride from fort walton beach, florida a ride over...but just for the weekend???...damn i hate not having a car!!!!!!!!!!"up my noooossseee"- wingnut, at first euro dz.com boogie Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jumperpaula 0 #17 January 18, 2002 Ok locals... IF I can work it out, fly in through New Orleans or Jackson? ( My Southwest Options) And how many hours from the airport? Kelli and Texans - Flying or Driving? Fly Your Slot ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SpeedRacer 1 #18 January 18, 2002 warning; don't drive a car w/ an out of state license in Louisiana.Louisiana cops get a cut of whatever they can confiscate. So if you're driving an out of state car, you're a much more likely target (harder for you to get back there & contest it in court). So people from out of state are getting pulled over for some bullshit like "Improper lane change" or something, and then it's: Oh look at this bag of drugs that we "found" in your car! Guess we have to confiscate your car now!Hasn't happened to me, but there was a documentary about it on TV. When confronted the cops basically said, "OH well these are very serious accusations, and we'll, uh, look into it!"Speed Racer"My God! It's full of stars!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
prost 0 #19 January 18, 2002 I can tell you for cetain that this is not true. I am from this area and even know some Lousiana cops. Also I drive through there all the time with out of state plates and have never heard of anyone having a problem.William Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SpeedRacer 1 #20 January 18, 2002 OK maybe things have changed. I admit I saw this Dateline documentary in 1997 or 1998. Maybe there was enough of a public outcry that they've cleaned up their act.------------------Oh, by the way, I BELIEVE this is post number 1000 for me!!Speed Racer"My God! It's full of stars!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #21 January 18, 2002 "I saw this Dateline documentary in 1997 or 1998"Yeah...I know what your talkin about. The FBI went in and prosecuted and gutted the NOPD almost out of existance. I'm sure it's a much more corruption free place now. By Louisianna standards corruption is normal. Let's look at the history of the state......."I got some beers....Let's Drink em!!!"Clay Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jumperpaula 0 #22 January 18, 2002 Quote I BELIEVE this is post number 1000 for me!! Is that a Pie? Does that make you a whore? Fly Your Slot ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #23 January 18, 2002 She said..."Pie" and "Whore" in the same post....LMAO"I got some beers....Let's Drink em!!!"Clay Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SpeedRacer 1 #24 January 18, 2002 QuoteIs that a Pie? Does that make you a whore? VETERAN! Not whore! Or maybe it means I'm a veteran whore. That really doesn't sound good.....Speed Racer"My God! It's full of stars!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jumperpaula 0 #25 January 18, 2002 Quote I'm a veteran whore. Watch how easy you can be taken out of context. Congrats Fly Your Slot ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
