ljwobker 2 #1 August 31, 2008 With great sadness, I report that I was told today by multiple reliable sources that Monday (labor day, 2008) will be the last day of jump operations at CSS. I hope like all hell that in a couple of days I'll be able to report that this is all some kind of September Fools' Day gag, but that's not the vibe I'm getting... anyway... it's news. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydivelynn 1 #2 August 31, 2008 It is true, come out and jump Sunday and Monday for the last two days of the boogie. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RkyMtnHigh 0 #3 August 31, 2008 Did any of your sources say WHY? _________________________________________ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydivelynn 1 #4 August 31, 2008 It is the 35th anniversary of the dropzone, Paul and Nancy have been working 7 days a week for 35 years, and they are retiring. They made the announcement themselves to all of us after dinner. Paul said he also sent out an official press release about 5 minutes before he made the announcement at the dz. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CSpenceFLY 1 #5 August 31, 2008 I really hate to hear this but I don't blame them a bit. Paul and Nancy, enjoy your retirement. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chrismgtis 0 #6 August 31, 2008 Never been there or met them, but good luck on the retirement. Is there no chance anyone will buy the DZ and take over?Rodriguez Brother #1614, Muff Brother #4033 Jumped: Twin Otter, Cessna 182, CASA, Helicopter, Caravan Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DBCOOPER 5 #7 August 31, 2008 Fuk, this means I will have to spend Thanksgiving with relatives instead of doing relative work.Replying to: Re: Stall On Jump Run Emergency Procedure? by billvon If the plane is unrecoverable then exiting is a very very good idea. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grimmie 186 #8 August 31, 2008 Now you will have more $$$'s to spend in Belize!!!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 34 #9 September 1, 2008 What about their fleet? Will the planes be sold off, or will they continue to lease them out?"Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EDYDO 0 #10 September 1, 2008 I spoke with Paul today and he wants to make it clear that ONLY his drop zone is closing. He will continue to lease planes to others for the purpose of skydiving. Ed Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LouDiamond 1 #11 September 1, 2008 From what I have heard on the grapevine, the operation has been bought by NEK, a company well known in the Gov't contracting world. As Spence mentioned, they will keep operating but in a capacity much like the Coolidge facility operated by CPS for military customers and contracts. Of course, this is just word on the street info and as such may not be entirely accurate if at all."It's just skydiving..additional drama is not required" Some people dream about flying, I live my dream SKYMONKEY PUBLISHING Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 34 #12 September 1, 2008 QuoteI spoke with Paul today and he wants to make it clear that ONLY his drop zone is closing. He will continue to lease planes to others for the purpose of skydiving. Ed Great! Love jumping out of his Casas... The man has earned his retirement. 35 years, wow."Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Redline165 0 #13 September 1, 2008 this is sad news. im glad i got to do my first 2 jumps there not to long ago... it is a great place! -K Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DBCOOPER 5 #14 September 2, 2008 It would be awsome if they could continue the 4 times a year boogies....Replying to: Re: Stall On Jump Run Emergency Procedure? by billvon If the plane is unrecoverable then exiting is a very very good idea. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydivelynn 1 #15 September 2, 2008 Technically it was 42 years for Paul, just 35 in that location. The planes are owned by Fayard Enterprises which is separate business from Carolina skysports. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hparrish 0 #16 September 2, 2008 The Last Load today was very Surreal. Not a dry eye on the plane. I've been junping there for 9 years now, and it feels like I've lost my family. But well see what the next year brings there may be a new DZ on ther horizon. We'll see if things work out that way. To all of my CSS Family..............I love you all. Well figure something else out and move on. Paul and Nancy, even though I'm sure they don't read these posts. Thanks for 42 years.......... Harry P Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
willhill 0 #17 September 2, 2008 Hi Harry, A friend told me the sad news yesterday. He mentioned that there was a possibility of a new DZ opening near Henderson at some future time. Is it just a rumor? What's your take? Thanks........Will Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xanlith 0 #18 September 2, 2008 CSS was where I started my skydiving career back in March of this year. I have many fond memories and a ton of new friends because of it. I made my 100th jump there this weekend with those friends and I'll never forget it or the people that made it such a special place. This weekends jumps are indelibly etched in my memory now and that last ride that Harry mentioned was something truly special. Here's to everyone who called CSS their home DZ, I'll see you at the next DZ now that I've been kicked from the proverbial nest. JoshDont get scammed! Avoid Western Union transactions!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peregrinerose 0 #19 September 2, 2008 We spent the last 3 years at the Thanksgiving Boogie, so it has become our annual family tradition to do the 'relative work' in SC Thanksgiving Day, and entirely more fun RW the following 3 days at CSS. We're really dissappointed that the DZ is closed. It was always a wonderful time and we'll miss everyone we hooked up with on a yearly basis down there. Do or do not, there is no try -Yoda Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SimonBones 1 #20 September 2, 2008 Every time I've visited CSS from Thanksgiving 2006 to this summer has been a wonderful time. The community is full of great people. I'm really sad to see CSS close down. I sure will miss that awesome hill and that beer line at the end of it that approaches way to fast. I suppose the gang will slpit between Raeford and Suffolk depending on proximity. You guys are always welcome up here with us 108 way head down world record!!! http://www.simonbones.com Hit me up on Facebook Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hparrish 0 #21 September 2, 2008 Thanks Man..........I appreciate all the support you've sent our way, and coming down to the freeflying events. I'd be more than happy to reciprocate and come up to Suffolk. I think we are planning a trip up in a couple weeks. It was a sad weekend indeed. I have so many memories I can't put them all into words. I've made and lost alot of friends from CSS over the years. I just walked around on Monday filming folks and thinking of special moments I've had with each of them. Alot of the old timers came out to say goodbye, and my mentors in the sport came out to jump with me. It was an awesome send off. It wasn't too surprising that the Fayards decided to retire.........but it was still shocking and took us all off guard regardless. It was a Bitter Sweet and Sad Weekend. But I'll see all my friends soon at Raeford, Suffolk, Chester, and Orange. Now that I'm DZ Homeless.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydiverkim 0 #22 September 2, 2008 CSS will always have a place in my heart and my memories. I have a nice titanium rod in my femur and hip from the Easter Boogie 2000. Me and another guy from that same weekend were catalysts for the card system they had implemented. I'll never forget Paul in his Cessna looking for me in that farmer's field and Rob driving the van to find me on that fateful day. Thank you CSS for all the great jumps and friendships over the years. "Once you've tasted flight, you will forever walk the earth with your eyes turned skyward, for there you have been and there you long to return." - Leonardo daVinci Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lauraliscious 0 #23 September 2, 2008 I'm very sorry to hear about this. I was lucky enough to have visited CSS a few times a couple years ago. I met a bunch of great people, and I really enjoyed that DZ. I'm just sorry I never made it back there before they closed. Enemiga Rodriguez, PMS #369, OrFun #25, Team Dirty Sanchez #116, Pelt Head #29, Muff #4091 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ladyluckkrn 0 #24 September 2, 2008 I too started my skydiving career at Carolina Sky Sports this year, and happily made my 100th jump there this weekend. The skydiving family at CSS welcomed me in and I become one of them from the very beginning. It was a tough weekend for me, and everyone else. The last load is something I will never forget. I can't wait to join my family at another dropzone. Thanks for the memories... we'll make more. :-) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wngarner 0 #25 September 2, 2008 We have a google group to try and keep everyone in touch with each other... to join go here!! http://groups.google.com/group/cssfamily- ever the spazz Your work is to discover your world, and then with all your heart, give yourself to it... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
