NWFlyer 2 #1 March 11, 2006 Mt. Vernon is about 60 miles north of Seattle. I don't know much more than this - the info below was sent to me to publish in the Seattle Skydivers newsletter. With Kapowsin's new home (latest I've heard on that is hopefully mid-April) and this new DZ, looks like we'll have some exciting new options. QuoteA new drop zone will be opening soon at Barker Field in Mt. Vernon. The plan is to be open by April 1, with a big boogie scheduled for Memorial Day weekend with music, food, and the typical boogie parties. The as-yet-unnamed drop zone will cater mainly to experienced jumpers, with an emphasis on good vibes and a great social atmosphere. Initially the drop zone will run one turbine Porter, and additional aircraft will be brought in as needed. There aren't any license restrictions for the landing area. Owner Jim Perry is looking for people to help get this drop zone up and running. If you have any ideas you'd like to see implemented, or if you can volunteer some time, or if you'd just like more information about the plans for this drop zone, contact Jim at 425-330-8401."There is only one basic human right, the right to do as you damn well please. And with it comes the only basic human duty, the duty to take the consequences." -P.J. O'Rourke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tr027 0 #2 March 11, 2006 Schweeeet!!! "The evil of the world is made possible by nothing but the sanction you give it. " -John Galt from Atlas Shrugged, 1957 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jdthomas 0 #3 March 11, 2006 I hope that this new DZ will not face the challenges that the new DZ coming to Kansas City area has faced. Hopefully other DZO's and "local" farmers will not cause you much trouble. Good luck. Joewww.greenboxphotography.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rob_v 0 #4 March 13, 2006 Could I please get added onto the mailing list for that newsletter. I'm up in that neck of the woods. Might need to get a repack done to check out the new DZ... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
monkycndo 0 #5 March 13, 2006 Go to www.seattleskydivers.org to sign up.50 donations so far. Give it a try. You know you want to spank it Jump an Infinity Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #6 March 14, 2006 So far its sounding very very nice... Right next to I-5.. a nice big landing area devoid of obstacles.... a DZO that jumps.... flies... and wants to have a DZ with a good vibe... with after hours comraderie.... AND and Turbine year round that is less than an hour from where I live. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites superstu 0 #7 March 14, 2006 any website yet?Slip Stream Air Sports Do not go softly, do not go quietly, never back down Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Amazon 7 #8 March 14, 2006 Not yet..Stu.. I did bring that up to Jim that one was needed...I need to dig out a copy of Pagemaker for them and help them get started in that direction. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites riggerrob 643 #9 March 16, 2006 A Memorial Day Boogie might clash with the Kamlops May Meet since Armed Forces Day (American holiday) is Saturday, 200 May 2006, while Victoria Day (Canadian holiday) is Monday, 24 May 2006. The Kamloops May Meet is a 30+ year traditional opener to the Canadian West Coast skydiving season. It usually involves large aircraft, specialty aircraft, drinking and debauchery, and the occassional skydive. Maybe some hung-over American skydivers will stop in Mount Vernon for a skydive on their way home to Washington and Oregon. We wish the new DZO lots of luck. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
superstu 0 #7 March 14, 2006 any website yet?Slip Stream Air Sports Do not go softly, do not go quietly, never back down Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #8 March 14, 2006 Not yet..Stu.. I did bring that up to Jim that one was needed...I need to dig out a copy of Pagemaker for them and help them get started in that direction. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riggerrob 643 #9 March 16, 2006 A Memorial Day Boogie might clash with the Kamlops May Meet since Armed Forces Day (American holiday) is Saturday, 200 May 2006, while Victoria Day (Canadian holiday) is Monday, 24 May 2006. The Kamloops May Meet is a 30+ year traditional opener to the Canadian West Coast skydiving season. It usually involves large aircraft, specialty aircraft, drinking and debauchery, and the occassional skydive. Maybe some hung-over American skydivers will stop in Mount Vernon for a skydive on their way home to Washington and Oregon. We wish the new DZO lots of luck. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
