kallend 2,106 #1 January 27, 2006 I'm going to the FL POPS record attempt in March, at Deland. Where's a good place to stay?... 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
LuvToFly 0 #2 January 27, 2006 Quote I'm going to the FL POPS record attempt in March, at Deland. Where's a good place to stay? I stayed at the Holiday Inn there last year - it was not the best holiday inn I've stayed at, but was close by and was a decent place to stay when you are going to be spending most of your time at the DZ. "The helicopter approaches closer than any other to fulfillment of mankind's ancient dreams of a magic carpet" - Igor Sikorsky Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
micro 0 #3 January 27, 2006 disney world would be appropriate, wouldn't it? I miss Lee. And JP. And Chris. And... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #4 January 27, 2006 QuoteI'm going to the FL POPS record attempt in March, at Deland. Doesn't the AARP have a pamplet with that sort of information? --"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
huey 0 #5 January 27, 2006 I just stayed at that holiday Inn and it was good, better was the price($109 reg. $49USPA)"The Dude abides" - Jeff Labowski Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AFFI 0 #6 January 27, 2006 Last time I was there in 2001 there was a house near by and the rooms were rented on a nightly to monthly basis - I cannot remember the name of the person who owned the house - ask in manifest, it was really convenient.Mykel AFF-I10 Skydiving Priorities: 1) Open Canopy. 2) Land Safely. 3) Don’t hurt anyone. 4) Repeat… Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MrBrant 0 #7 January 27, 2006 related question: Is there tenting available at the dropzone? (going to be going down there in March, myself) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jloirsdaan 0 #8 January 27, 2006 Wow......did I read that right?USPA gets you $49 a night at the Holiday Inn there?? That rocks . Guess I know where I'm staying next weekend! Jordan Go Fast, Dock Soft. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ron 10 #9 January 27, 2006 Do you want a hotel, or a place to crash? Holliday inn is a good deal for a hotel, and bunk hoses are about 15 night. If you want a bunk house PM me and I'll give you a contact."No free man shall ever be debarred the use of arms." -- Thomas Jefferson, Thomas Jefferson Papers, 334 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bdbrown 0 #10 January 27, 2006 Quoterelated question: Is there tenting available at the dropzone? (going to be going down there in March, myself) Yes there is.... -------------------------------------------------- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 2,106 #11 January 27, 2006 QuoteQuoteI'm going to the FL POPS record attempt in March, at Deland. Doesn't the AARP have a pamplet with that sort of information? Speak up, sonny, I can't hear you.... 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
Paige 0 #12 January 27, 2006 Holiday Inn has just be remodled and looks fantastic. They still have the skydiver rate which is very good if you present your USPA card.Tunnel Pink Mafia Delegate www.TunnelPinkMafia.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bfar 0 #13 January 27, 2006 Call em at the DZ. They should have the number of a guy who let bunks in a house for skydivers. Its cheap and well comfy - nice place to crash after a long day! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tso-d_chris 0 #14 January 27, 2006 Quote I'm going to the FL POPS record attempt in March, at Deland. Where's a good place to stay? There is a Holiday Inn and a Days Inn nearby, and a Howard Johnson's that isn't too far away. There are usually rooms available in local rental houses available by the night. Tents are also allowed on the DZ. The dropzone also has a bunkhouse for a couple dollars a night or so, but I don't recommend it except as a last resort, even when it is available. For Great Deals on Gear Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freakyrat 1 #15 January 29, 2006 There is a Holiday Inn and a Comfort Inn right next to it. Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 2,106 #16 January 29, 2006 Is the Holiday Inn within walking distance, or would I need to rent a car?... 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
skymama 37 #17 January 29, 2006 QuoteIs the Holiday Inn within walking distance, or would I need to rent a car? ... Depends on what walking distance means to you. I'd say it's about a mile away. It wouldn't be too far out of the way if a local who was also doing the jump fetched you on their way to the dz. How are you getting from the airport to the dz?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 #18 January 29, 2006 QuoteQuoteIs the Holiday Inn within walking distance, or would I need to rent a car? ... Depends on what walking distance means to you. I'd say it's about a mile away. It wouldn't be too far out of the way if a local who was also doing the jump fetched you on their way to the dz. How are you getting from the airport to the dz? I thought the DZ was at the airport. Isn't it?... 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
RhondaLea 4 #19 January 29, 2006 QuoteQuoteQuoteIs the Holiday Inn within walking distance, or would I need to rent a car? ... Depends on what walking distance means to you. I'd say it's about a mile away. It wouldn't be too far out of the way if a local who was also doing the jump fetched you on their way to the dz. How are you getting from the airport to the dz? I thought the DZ was at the airport. Isn't it? She meant, "How are you getting from Orlando (or Sanford) to DeLand?" Are you renting a car or taking DOTS? I haven't read the whole thread, so this may be redundant. The dropzone has a housing list. Write to info@skydivedeland.com and ask for the list to be mailed back to you. Or you can call 386-738-3539 and have a copy faxed. There are bed and breakfasts, private houses--both skydivers and non--as well as quite a few motels in the area, depending on how far from the dropzone you want to be and how much you want to spend. The housing on the list has been checked out by the dropzone. There are other places listed in a notebook on-site that have not been as well as people who post rooms for rent on the bulletin board in front of the gear store. There's camping on the dz (free, next to the landing area), or you can stay in the bunkhouse for a nominal fee (nominal for good reason). I'll probably be gone by the time you get here. rlIf you don't know where you're going, you should know where you came from. Gullah Proverb Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JerryBaumchen 1,436 #20 January 29, 2006 For the Skydiver Discount at the Holiday Inn you have to contact them directly (386-738-5200) and not thru the Holiday Inn 800 number. $49/nite with skydiver ID. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 2,106 #21 January 30, 2006 QuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteIs the Holiday Inn within walking distance, or would I need to rent a car? ... Depends on what walking distance means to you. I'd say it's about a mile away. It wouldn't be too far out of the way if a local who was also doing the jump fetched you on their way to the dz. How are you getting from the airport to the dz? I thought the DZ was at the airport. Isn't it? She meant, "How are you getting from Orlando (or Sanford) to DeLand?" Are you renting a car or taking DOTS? How about I arrive in my own plane? Quote I'll probably be gone by the time you get here. rl Damn - I was hoping for a date... 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
RhondaLea 4 #22 January 30, 2006 QuoteHow about I arrive in my own plane? The Holiday Inn is probably your best bet then, but I'd still get the housing list. The taxi ride from here to the Holiday Inn costs about $5. QuoteQuoteI'll probably be gone by the time you get here. rl Damn - I was hoping for a date And I was so hoping to have a long, intimate chat with your lady friend. If you don't know where you're going, you should know where you came from. Gullah Proverb Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #23 January 30, 2006 QuoteHow about I arrive in my own plane? lol...I guess that'll work too. Yes, Rhonda was right, I was assuming you were coming in on a commercial airline to one of the large airports. I'll be so disappointed in my friends there if someone doesn't offer you a ride back to the hotel! If Rhonda isn't available for a date, I wouldn't mind be second runner up. 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 #24 January 30, 2006 QuoteQuoteHow about I arrive in my own plane? If Rhonda isn't available for a date, I wouldn't mind be second runner up. Done! ... 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
kallend 2,106 #25 January 30, 2006 Quote And I was so hoping to have a long, intimate chat with your lady friend. Which one?... 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
