ramon 0 #26 November 27, 2001 I like SDC (was there for summerfest) and I like Rook alot, you just haven't been around the block.and if you don't know anything about skydving politics you need to ask some older jumpers about Roger Nelson .LOLPolitics kept you from jumping after Sept 11th.Politics got Class B airspace given over to skydiving operations.whatever.ramon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymedic 0 #27 November 28, 2001 Ramon, Do we really have to bring up him now.....????MarcRes Firma Mitescere Nescite Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildblue 7 #28 November 28, 2001 Where's Tantrum Terry when you need him?! hehehe... (kidding.. KIDDING.. please Terry, don't start posting here)Come on now, Roger isn't in it for just the money (made any and every way possible) ... he does it so he can take all the cute girls on their AFP jumps too. I ain't happy, I'm feeling gladI got sunshine, in a bag Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #29 November 28, 2001 "made any and every way possible"I've never met Roger but I have heard more rumors about this one person than anyone else.....ever........."and I'm not easily impressed...Ooohh look...a blue car!" -Homer Simpson Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mountainman 0 #30 November 28, 2001 Seems to me that some people forget that skydiving is a buisness. They dont do this for our pleasure and should expect us to just pay for cost and their time is ours. Hell no!! They want to try to make a buck just like we are.Maybe Roger makes a helluva lot more than everyone else around these parts, but he's got a great place and great planes and a great operation (from what I've heard). So, why are you guys all worried about them making a lot of money? Just be happy we can skydive and get over it!(How he got all of his money to start up...I've heard lots of stories.)-------------http://www.JumpinDuo.com"oh no. Not another one"-Alienangel Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildblue 7 #31 November 28, 2001 hey mmNo one is worried about people making money, they're worried about people getting greedy and wanting to make more and more... and changing rules and using power to make themselves more money. As DZOs, they're trying to make themselves money, but as BOD members, they're supposed to be serving the best intrest of us, the jumpers.As for the stories you heard, they're probably mostly true. Ask Roger about them sometime, he'll probably tell you all about it. I've heard he even cracks jokes about all his un-logged flying time.I ain't happy, I'm feeling gladI got sunshine, in a bag Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GrumpySmurf 0 #32 November 28, 2001 "They want to try to make a buck just like we are."Amen - I'd love to be making even more of those bucks (who wouldn't) :)I think SDC is an A++ DZ to jump at (personal opinion, of course), and as for stories/opinions about DZOs, BODs and the USPA - I remember a saying, "There are 3 sides to a story - yours, mine, and the truth" - I'm here to jump, plain and simple - as long as the plane doesn't fall out of the sky below 1,000 feet and the rigger doesn't mess up my reserve repack - I'm a happy camper (although, cheaper jump tickets makes me an even happier camper :) ) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GrumpySmurf 0 #33 November 28, 2001 I guess I've been indoctrinated by way too many episodes of 'This Hour has 22 Minutes' to take politics seriously :)"If you can mark an 'X', you're my kind of people!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mountainman 0 #34 November 28, 2001 Speaking of SDC is a great place and cheaper jumps....isn't Roger offering $10 jumps from the Otter now? THAT is what I call a deal. I would like to make it there sometime this year. That would be the shiznits.-------------http://www.JumpinDuo.com"oh no. Not another one"-Alienangel Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GrumpySmurf 0 #35 November 28, 2001 Yep, $10 a pop - I think they will be shutting for the Christmas on or after Dec 16th - so 3 weekends left :)Now if only the weather would cooperate a bit more than last weekend, life would be sweet. :/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dutchboy 0 #36 November 28, 2001 QuoteI've never met Roger but I have heard more rumors about this one person than anyone elseI had the distinct mispleasure of meeting him shortly after ariving at HIS DZ which is located on HIS airport near HIS lake, all of which underlies HIS air.I don't think SDC is a bad DZ, but I also don't think it is that special. If it weren't for having two otters running instead of just one, I couldn't have told the difference between SDC during Summerfest and say Skydive ATL on a summer Saturday.The Dutchboyhttp://www.geocities.com/ppolstra Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #37 November 28, 2001 "I had the distinct mispleasure of meeting him shortly after ariving at HIS DZ which is located on HIS airport near HIS lake, all of which underlies HIS air."That's definately one of the rumors I have heard from more than one person. "and I'm not easily impressed...Ooohh look...a blue car!" -Homer Simpson Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TandemTerry 0 #38 November 28, 2001 Hehehe...say no more, IM HERE!!!!!!!!!!!TerryRB#1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymedic 0 #39 November 28, 2001 and now the wreck peeps come in.....MarcRes Firma Mitescere Nescite Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slowfaller 0 #40 November 28, 2001 I don't know what rumors you guys are talking about and maybe thats because I'm ignorant to the fact but I've seen nothing but Roger give back to the people that helped him have HIS own DZ airport etc. ( i e the people that jump there ) Maybe you would like to clue me in w/ a PM.Try reading his weekly updates and his " Religious and Personal beliefs ". I'm not religious but what he writes is really intriging. I dont want to come off as one of " Roger's people " I am just being honest and trying to get some insight." You gotta keep on keepin' on, life's a garden dig it! " - Joe Dirt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildblue 7 #41 November 29, 2001 Quoteand now the wreck peeps come in.....Ya, but if they get out of hand here, HH (or CN1) puts the smack down on 'em!Besides, I'll bet that was someone trying to be funny or Terry has grown up a little.I ain't happy, I'm feeling gladI got sunshine, in a bag Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ramon 0 #42 November 29, 2001 My bad. Did not intend a Roger Nelson discussion. Just meant to use him as an example of a powerful DZO.As long as Peanut stays away....ramon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TandemTerry 0 #43 November 29, 2001 What a deal! $10 jumps in 30 and 40 degree temps. What a deal! If Roger was really in it for the "love" and not the money why not run that "deal" say in July and August??? Keep drinking the Kool-Aid.Terry Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #44 November 29, 2001 "example of a powerful DZO"Muuhahahahahahahahh.......I will call him.....Mini Roger.........Peanut??? Hahahahaaa....I have only been on wreck. like twice and I know who peanut is."and I'm not easily impressed...Ooohh look...a blue car!" -Homer Simpson Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TandemTerry 0 #45 November 29, 2001 BAHAAAAA!!!!!! I'll never grow up! I'll always be a skydiver...heheheTerry Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TandemTerry 0 #46 November 29, 2001 Would you like me to name one???Terry Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TandemTerry 0 #47 November 29, 2001 Ive been around the block and have been jumping for 16 years now. Are you asking me about Roger Nelson? Sounds to me like you've been drinking his Kool-Aid???Terry Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TandemTerry 0 #48 November 29, 2001 But your "leader" Roger is one of the board members! Are you saying YOU don't trust him???Terry Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildblue 7 #49 November 29, 2001 I would like to take this opportunity to apologize to the forum for bringing the wrath of TT. I forgot he can't get all his responses in one post, he has to reply to every sentence you may compose.Just stop talking about Roger and he might go away.Again, Terry, people might actually listen if you didn't come across as a psychopath.I ain't happy, I'm feeling gladI got sunshine, in a bag Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TandemTerry 0 #50 November 29, 2001 Sometimes you just have to be open minded and face the truth...heheheTerry Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
