rasmack 0 #1 May 15, 2006 OK, So I am being sent to Fermilab (close to Chicago) to attend a summer school in the period August 9-18. It would be a shame to let a perfectly good plane ticket across the Atlantic go to waste, so I think I need to fit in some skydiving vacation. What to do? Where to go? I am from Denmark. The biggest jump ship in the country is a C-206 TU, so any major DZ in the US would likely be an experience. I was sort of thinking about the WFFC, though. It looks fun and it is close to Chicago. Comments? Thoughts? Suggestions? Edit: Are there any tunnels nearby?HF #682, Team Dirty Sanchez #227 “I simply hate, detest, loathe, despise, and abhor redundancy.” - Not quite Oscar Wilde... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GeordieSkydiver 0 #2 May 15, 2006 I went to WFFC last year, from the UK. Well worth it. Rent a car from Chicago and head down to Rantoul! .Lee _______________________________ In a world full of people, only some want to fly, is that not crazy? http://www.ukskydiver.co.uk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snowwhite 0 #3 May 15, 2006 Come to the WFFC! We'd love to have you on one of the International Formation Dives!skydiveTaylorville.org freefallbeth@yahoo.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
popsjumper 2 #4 May 15, 2006 Ummm....You notice that the WFFC starts on July 21 and goes to July 29th...you'll need to come a little earlier than Aug. 9th. obviously. You can just drop in to Skydive Chicago during your stay. Summerfest starts July 29 and runs until Aug. 6 still early but closer to your time frame. http://skydivechicago.com/index.phpMy reality and yours are quite different. I think we're all Bozos on this bus. Falcon5232, SCS8170, SCSA353, POPS9398, DS239 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rasmack 0 #5 May 15, 2006 QuoteUmmm....You notice that the WFFC starts on July 21 and goes to July 29th...you'll need to come a little earlier than Aug. 9th. obviously. Obviously. QuoteYou can just drop in to Skydive Chicago during your stay. Summerfest starts July 29 and runs until Aug. 6 still early but closer to your time frame. I know nothing about Summerfest. Could you enlighten me some more?HF #682, Team Dirty Sanchez #227 “I simply hate, detest, loathe, despise, and abhor redundancy.” - Not quite Oscar Wilde... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GravityGirl 0 #6 May 15, 2006 [/url]http://www.skydivechicago.com/index.php[url] ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Peace and Blue Skies! Bonnie ==>Gravity Gear! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rasmack 0 #7 May 15, 2006 Bonnie, my question was based on the observation that "Details & Event schedule will be posted" doesn't tell me much with regards to what kind of a boogie this is and which venue to choose. HF #682, Team Dirty Sanchez #227 “I simply hate, detest, loathe, despise, and abhor redundancy.” - Not quite Oscar Wilde... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rasmack 0 #9 May 16, 2006 QuoteSummerfest. Still don't see anyone explaining what kind of a boogie this is. The WFFC seems to be a zillion jumpers and 0.1 zillion airplanes. What kind of a place is Summerfest? Anyone actually been there? Sorry for being so persistent, but I have to book my ticket soon, so I need to figure out some dates. Edit: And I am perfectly aware that this is a luxury problem. Oh... all these choices. HF #682, Team Dirty Sanchez #227 “I simply hate, detest, loathe, despise, and abhor redundancy.” - Not quite Oscar Wilde... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #10 May 16, 2006 Sheesh.... Come to the really cool Boogie..Lost Prairie. Its up in the mountains of Montana..about 1600 miles west of Chicago.... the weather is damn near perfect... the lakes are crystal clear and about 75 degrees..... there are only about 500 jumpers there with their families.... and there are quite a few DIZZIE DOT COMMERS who will be there. The airplanes are two Twin Otters and a Skyvan from Skydive Arizona and there is PLENTY of availability of jump aircraft to jump just as much as you want. The Lang Creek Brewery ( Americas most remote Brewery) is just a few miles away and actually has some decent beer.... Skydiver Blonde and Tri Motor Ale...and plenty of other choices when we go to the brewery. The days are long... since sunset is about 9:30 PM that time of year.. the Boogie runs from July 29 to Aug 7th the week following the WFFC. This way all the people who did not get to jump for that week can come jump their butts off in Montana http://www.skydivelostprairie.com/pages/events.htm GET READY JULY 29th THRU AUGUST 7th BOOGIE 2006 39TH ANNUAL -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The event starts on July 29th with the arrival of the first turbine. The event ends when the last person leaves the drop zone on Aug 7. AIRCRAFT: SKYDIVE ARIZONA'S SUPER OTTER AND A SKYVAN. A KING AIR WILL HELP SUPPORT THE END OF THE EVENT THe list of those attending( at least the ones who will admit to being on DIZZIE DOT COM alanab Amazon BirdWoman bozo Clownburner DBCooper Ggggia IanHarrop & Maria livendive mach2 madjohn McBeth ndfallrate Nightingale NWFlyer Rex & his people Rkymtnhigh RobV Shell666 Soulshine Stitch UntamedDOG Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #11 May 16, 2006 QuoteWhat kind of a place is Summerfest? Anyone actually been there? Summerfest is at Skydive Chicago. Check out their website to see what the dz is like. I haven't been to Summerfest myself, but I've read on here that it's a little more laid back and less jumpers to WFFC, but since it is Skydive Chicago you'll still get good planes and facilities.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
rasmack 0 #12 May 16, 2006 You are all evil evil people. Now you are making me want to go to both Summerfest and the WFFC... Lost Prairie is probably not an option, though. Arrgghh... I'll make up my mind eventually. HF #682, Team Dirty Sanchez #227 “I simply hate, detest, loathe, despise, and abhor redundancy.” - Not quite Oscar Wilde... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rasmack 0 #13 May 17, 2006 Oh my... Apparently I did end up going to both... IT'S GOING TO BE SO MUCH FUN!!! HF #682, Team Dirty Sanchez #227 “I simply hate, detest, loathe, despise, and abhor redundancy.” - Not quite Oscar Wilde... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Elisha 1 #14 May 17, 2006 QuoteSheesh.... Come to the really cool Boogie..Lost Prairie. Its up in the mountains of Montana..about 1600 miles west of Chicago.... the weather is damn near perfect... the lakes are crystal clear and about 75 degrees..... there are only about 500 jumpers there with their families.... and there are quite a few DIZZIE DOT COMMERS who will be there. The airplanes are two Twin Otters and a Skyvan from Skydive Arizona and there is PLENTY of availability of jump aircraft to jump just as much as you want. The Lang Creek Brewery ( Americas most remote Brewery) is just a few miles away and actually has some decent beer.... Skydiver Blonde and Tri Motor Ale...and plenty of other choices when we go to the brewery. The days are long... since sunset is about 9:30 PM that time of year.. the Boogie runs from July 29 to Aug 7th the week following the WFFC. This way all the people who did not get to jump for that week can come jump their butts off in Montana http://www.skydivelostprairie.com/pages/events.htm GET READY JULY 29th THRU AUGUST 7th BOOGIE 2006 39TH ANNUAL -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The event starts on July 29th with the arrival of the first turbine. The event ends when the last person leaves the drop zone on Aug 7. AIRCRAFT: SKYDIVE ARIZONA'S SUPER OTTER AND A SKYVAN. A KING AIR WILL HELP SUPPORT THE END OF THE EVENT Stop it! The propaganda is hard to resist! Sigh...if only I had the vacation and disposable income of some of you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bolas 5 #15 May 18, 2006 QuoteSigh...if only I had the vacation and disposable income of some of you. Having both is the really hard part. Stupidity if left untreated is self-correcting If ya can't be good, look good, if that fails, make 'em laugh. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
