upndownshop 0 #1 February 17, 2009 I never would have thought it was even remotely possible for me to be more excited or passionate over SkyFest (SF), especially after 9 years of organizing the darn thing. But 09 has done that! Realizing I may need a location back in August last year from being unsure of the previous location, I was getting excited about a West Coast offer. Of course having plenty of time to decide, I was in no hurry and I already knew the dates. I received a call in September from Pat Thomas of Sun Path suggesting Raeford. Having been to the DZ several times over the years, our families having the history in the sport together, the facilities, and safety record were enough for me. I just needed to close some books elsewhere and I was there! This has turned out to be what I believe will be a truly amazing event. The incredible talent of Champion Skydivers, the DZ’s facilities, and then add the multiple milestones to be celebrated is pretty darn exciting! The opportunity to be a part of these celebrations with these very special individuals is a large part of what I look forward to, we truly are making history ourselves just by having these folks together! While these folks have probably been to a symposium, board meeting or competition at the same time, I seriously doubt they have been together in this environment! Wednesday evening will be an organized gathering of passing a microphone to share their stories of the ol’e days of skydiving! Bill Booth will be bringing some 16 mm reel to reel footage of the 60’s with others bringing photo’s and slides for our viewing pleasure! Ok, back to the other “goodies” during the event! Pre- Registration is now open! Take advantage of the savings today. Pre-registration link Paraclete will be raffling off free tunnel time to be used during the event! Canopy Control Classes Monday-Tuesday-Wednesday, reserve your slot now! Jeffro P will start class at 9:00AM Brothers Gray will be available for Wingsuit Coaching and a State Record Attempt on Saturday! RV slots will be up for grabs soon, with electricity included (yup, even for Jello Jay!). Water will be available to fill your tanks on site! Bar and Grill on site!! Monday-Tuesday Free Seminars from 9-4, so if you missed the symposium here is your chance to catch a portion of it! Load organizers will be on hand for those preferring to jump. Tuesday-Wednesday Highly discounted canopy control course for those interested! Wednesday Scholarship Day- We will be drawing 10 winners to receive 2 free coaching jumps! Wednesday Evening Celebrations! Bill Booth-40 years skydiving, Gene Paul Thacker-77th Birthday, 40th year jumping, Raeford Parachute Center-40th Anniversary, Tony Uragalo-30 years in the USA, 39 years skydiving, Bachmans-49th year with ParaGear (dirt-diving for the big 50), Sherry Schrimsher-45th year with USPA and skydiving, J Schrimsher -25th with USPA and jumping. Ted Strong is on the pending list with 51 years in the sport! Additional families attending with time in the sport are: Thomas’s with Sun Path, Verner’s, Blue’s, Bill Newell will be offering free VSCR memberships, with more to come! You don’t want to miss these history lessons, I guarantee it! Bring your logbook, photo’s or whatever you want and get some autographs! Thursday Collegiate 4-Way Scrambles with the Golden Knights! Friday Raffled 4 Way! Friday-Saturday Women's 20 way Event! Friday, Saturday, Sunday-skydive your tail off with over 20 Load organizers to choose from! Saturday evening-Large gear Auction with everything you need to skydive! Everyday Discounted Coaching from Dave Brown and Teammate Derek Cox for belly and freefly! Monday –Thursday Get your SCR! Sunday Women’s State Record Attempt, FF State Record and Women’s FF State Record, and a 2nd & 3rd Generation jump to break the unofficial World Record set at SF 2005 of a 13 way! The ladies from Jump for the Cause will be selling apparel for their upcoming record event, so come out and support them! Aircraft: PAC 750 Casa Otter Helicopter Balloons Fred C. Pitts S2C- you know him, the famous pilot from the Convention, SF brought him out of retirement with a practice run already made in Florida, his camera is ready and he is ready to fly!! More aircraft in the works! Pre registration will open very soon and we encourage you to take advantage of it for the savings! The website is constantly being updated so stay tuned for more details. Have patience’s as I struggle to get all the information updated, this event keeps growing daily! Water training will be available, schedule to be posted soon! Oh yeah, we will have Free Skydives, almost forgot! Also check out SF's forum at www.skyfreaks.com Im sure I forgot something so just check out the site, please! www.skyfestboogie.com SkyFest June 15-22 at Raeford Parachute Center 2009 www.jumpraeford.com Thank you for your support! J Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
micduran 0 #2 February 17, 2009 Glad to see this here. I'll definitely be there.Be patient with the faults of others; they have to be patient with yours. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
upndownshop 0 #3 February 17, 2009 me too! so tired or writing!! Cant wait to share more secrets in the works!!! thanks! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #4 February 17, 2009 Wow, I think I'll give you a gold star for having the most organized Events posting ever! 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
popsjumper 2 #5 February 17, 2009 AND pumped it in here just under the 4-month limit! J's on TOP of it! WooooHoooo!My 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
tmaricle55 0 #6 February 17, 2009 I guess I can come visit even if you don't! Muff Brother # 3883, SCR # 14796 ICD # 1 - Pres. Yeah, I noticed and I think it's funny! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chuckakers 425 #7 February 17, 2009 This will be my first Skyfest and I'm really excited about attending. I'll be organizing RW - can't wait to see old friends and make lots of new ones! Chuck Akers D-10855 Houston, TX Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkyNerd87 0 #8 February 17, 2009 Quote Thursday Collegiate 4-Way Scrambles with the Golden Knights! Ohhhh reallyyy... this outta be fun. And I'm definitly looking forward to the rest of course.aka Wag-Tail, ChangoEnLosPantalones Rodriguez, Sonic Skyjew "Just remember... don't fuck up." Shake 'n Bake! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
upndownshop 0 #9 February 17, 2009 Quote Wow, I think I'll give you a gold star for having the most organized Events posting ever! Well I do have 9 years of practice now! Whoooo hoooo! thanks! maybe I'll get rid of the reputation as a thread killer then. LOL Quote AND pumped it in here just under the 4-month limit! J's on TOP of it! WooooHoooo! Well, I took the 15th off! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
poe62 0 #10 February 17, 2009 **drool** I'm really hoping to make this one. ~Nikki http://www.facebook.com/poe62 Irgity Dirgity Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
upndownshop 0 #11 February 17, 2009 Quote I guess I can come visit even if you don't! Yup I deserve that, but maybe with the event post I have a good excuse??? This thing really has had me non stop since November and I have a long way to go......uggh! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aardvarkeater 0 #12 February 17, 2009 I'm there. If it's even half as fun as last time it's going to be the highlight of my year. Muff Brother #4026 Loco Zapatos Rodriguez SCR #14793 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
upndownshop 0 #13 February 17, 2009 Quote This will be my first Skyfest and I'm really excited about attending. I'll be organizing RW - can't wait to see old friends and make lots of new ones! Ahhhh got to love it when they volunteer owing BEER!!! Folks, take the time to make some jumps with Chuck, some really fun jumps and besides, he is coming all the way from Texas so we got to work em!!! Thanks Chuck! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lauraliscious 0 #14 February 17, 2009 John and I wouldn't miss it! Can't wait. 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
chuckakers 425 #15 February 17, 2009 Quote Quote This will be my first Skyfest and I'm really excited about attending. I'll be organizing RW - can't wait to see old friends and make lots of new ones! Ahhhh got to love it when they volunteer owing BEER!!! Folks, take the time to make some jumps with Chuck, some really fun jumps and besides, he is coming all the way from Texas so we got to work em!!! Thanks Chuck! I'll have an ice cold case in my cooler upon arrival! There's not too many things I have to buy beer for these days, but I'll gladly buy for this!!Chuck Akers D-10855 Houston, TX Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
micduran 0 #16 February 18, 2009 Quote RV slots will be up for grabs soon, with electricity included (yup, even for Jello Jay to save for MicDuran). Fixed it for you. Be patient with the faults of others; they have to be patient with yours. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
upndownshop 0 #17 February 18, 2009 Quote Quote RV slots will be up for grabs soon, with electricity included (yup, even for Jello Jay to save for MicDuran). Fixed it for you. Doooh!!! now that's funny!!!! Poor Jay!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gonzalesna 0 #18 February 18, 2009 I'll be there, unless "The Man" shuts me down, but as of now, I see no reason as to why I won't be. Some people refrain from beating a dead horse. Personally, I find a myriad of entertainment value when beating it until it becomes a horse-smoothie. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sletzer 3 #19 February 18, 2009 Hellooooooooo Pitts Biplane! I'm in. Last year was an event to remember.I will be kissing hands and shaking babies all afternoon. Thanks for all your support! *bows* SCS #8251 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rookie120 0 #20 February 18, 2009 This sounds like it will be a great boogie once again. Count me in J! I missed the last 2 Skyfest's so this is one I think I will have to join in on the fun!If you find yourself in a fair fight, your tactics suck! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
upndownshop 0 #21 February 18, 2009 Quote This sounds like it will be a great boogie once again. Count me in J! I missed the last 2 Skyfest's so this is one I think I will have to join in on the fun! Glad to hear it!! Will be good to see you!! I assume you have gotten rid of my jumpsuit by now?!!!!Glad you can make it! J Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rookie120 0 #22 February 18, 2009 Quote I assume you have gotten rid of my jumpsuit by now?!!!! Hey now, you stole my colors! If you find yourself in a fair fight, your tactics suck! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
upndownshop 0 #23 February 18, 2009 Quote Quote I assume you have gotten rid of my jumpsuit by now?!!!! Hey now, you stole my colors! Let me think now, the current rig I have is rig number 9 so that makes it the 4th rig in those colors so that means I had them in 2003.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aardvarkeater 0 #24 February 19, 2009 QuoteHellooooooooo Pitts Biplane! I'm in. Last year was an event to remember. You said it. Count me in for a Pitts jump!Muff Brother #4026 Loco Zapatos Rodriguez SCR #14793 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tmaricle55 0 #25 February 19, 2009 Quote You said it. Count me in for a Pitts jump! That makes 3 of us! Wait, were we standing in line together at Skyfest LAST YEAR?? This all seems to be very familiar! Muff Brother # 3883, SCR # 14796 ICD # 1 - Pres. Yeah, I noticed and I think it's funny! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
