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All this talk about the places in Atlanta makes me wanna come back for a visit.......sheesh it's been almost a year already! I grew up within walking distance of Stone Mountain-lol And have been to nearly all the places mentioned of course, and there are a few others like the Zoo, Cyclorama, Dekalb farmers market was always a great place to get food, etc... If ya really wanna see just how normal most people you know really are take a trip to little 5, lol, then go to the highlands for a beer! You could visit Athens, Piedmont park(lol), theres lots of great clubs etc depending on your mood and what your into (drinking?) The reallt great thing is that no matter which direction you go theres a dropzone worth jumping at not to far away, of course you could spend all your free time visiting various places, but you'd probably have a better time just going to the dz-lol have phun! -System.Windows.IUnknown.Crash.Reboot.Crash.Reboot.Freeze.Crash.Reboot.Break.Stuff.dot...

Sky divers rave about new location By TIM MITCHELL © 2002 THE NEWS-GAZETTE Published Online August 18, 2002 Sky diver Ike Eichenlaub says he can't wait to return to Rantoul a year from now for the next World Free Fall Convention. "Will I be back? Wild horses couldn't drag me away," Eichenlaub said. "When I left Rantoul, I was sorry it was over. But I was thrilled because I knew we had found a new home. "With how well things went this past week, the turnout is bound to be huge next year." Rantoul officials hope a lot of sky divers are thinking like Eichenlaub as they attempt to make the convention an annual fixture at the Rantoul airport. The convention appears to have boosted the local economy, and the police didn't have too much extra work on their hands. Mayor Neal Williams believes this could be the signature event Rantoul has been trying to find to give it an identity. And on Tuesday, the Rantoul Village Board directed Village Administrator Gary Adams to begin negotiations to produce a long-term contract to keep the World Free Fall Convention in Rantoul. "To see the look on people's faces and to see the energy that the participants brought to the area, I know that the World Free Fall Convention has been a shot in the arm. Not only for Rantoul's economy, but for our community's spirit as well," Williams said. "Hoopeston has its sweetcorn festival. Arcola has its broomcorn festival. Sky diving is something Rantoul can build on from year to year." William Smith, an associate professor of travel and tourism at Eastern Illinois University, said it will take enthusiasm and involvement by local citizens to make the convention a lasting tourism event for northern Champaign County. "It takes great leadership and participation by volunteers who have a commitment to a festival before it can become a signature event," Smith said. "Local people make it happen." World Free Fall organizers moved the convention this year to Rantoul after participation sank to a seven-year low as it ended a 12-year run in Quincy. Convention Public Relations Director Beth Mahlo said this year's event drew 3,500 participants, up from 3,244 in 2001. Mahlo estimated those participants completed 63,000 jumps, with the vast majority on the first nine days of the festival. Parachutists attempted very few jumps the final day due to high winds. The convention drew another 1,000 support personnel and an estimated 20,000 spectators, with the largest crowds on the final three days of the festival, Mahlo said. Mahlo said the convention sent surveys to the sky divers to find out what they thought about Rantoul. "From our preliminary data, I'd say, yes, we're interested in coming back," Mahlo said. Of 48 sky-diving participants interviewed last week by The News-Gazette, 39 said they would definitely return, and the other nine said they would likely come back. Michelle Davison, of Shreveport, La., said she loved the facilities at the Rantoul airport. "Everybody is so friendly, and it is easy to make friends here," Davison said. "I wouldn't miss next year's convention for the world." Some of the participants were disappointed that a Boeing 747 jet that was going to allow 250 sky divers to jump at the same time was not able to make an appearance at the convention. Mahlo said the jet's appearance was canceled when the jet owner's insurance carrier, Lloyds of London, pulled its policy at the last minute following the two deaths at the event. "The insurance company informed the jet owner about 48 hours before the 747 was supposed to be here that they would not insure it," Mahlo said. If Rantoul is going to keep the convention, Williams said, the village will have to look at building additional shower facilities at the airport to serve the participants, most of whom stayed in a giant tent city on the site. Adams estimated that adequate shower facilities in a steel-frame building with a concrete floor could be built for $75,000. Whether the village or the convention would pay for the showers will be determined in contract negotiations between the two sides, Adams said. Several participants reported standing in long lines to take showers during the 10-day event. "We didn't have any on-site showers when we landed the event," Williams said. "So the convention brought in two trailers from London, Ky., that were set up for showers." Williams said he has been talking with convention President Don Kirlin about building permanent showers at the Rantoul airport site. "We could have 100 showers, and it still would be an issue," said Mahlo. "The problem is that we have 5,000 bodies that all need to be washed at the same time. But we are exploring the potential of building a shower house if we stay in Rantoul." Williams said a long-term contract with the convention would need to be in place before any permanent additions would be added to the site. He said the sky divers gave him a standing ovation Friday when Kirlin introduced him. "When I spoke to them about making Rantoul their home, they were very appreciative and loud in voicing their support," Williams said. Free fall convention boosts sales in Rantoul RANTOUL - The runways at Rantoul's airport hadn't seen so much traffic since the Vietnam War era, when military planes took off and landed around the clock at Chanute Air Force Base. Planes made an average of 950 flights a day during the recent World Free Fall Convention sky-diving event, according to Rantoul Aviation Specialist Bill Clayton. That's about the same number of flights the Air Force completed here daily before 1971, according to Chanute historian Don Weckhorst. "This week reminded us of the old days when we constantly saw planes flying overhead," village board member Helen Lewis said. Clayton said the village sold 61,442 gallons of airplane fuel at the convention. Rantoul's airport sold 70,467 gallons during the entire year of 2001. "We did nearly a year's worth of business in one week," Clayton said. With Rantoul making 7 cents profit per gallon, the village cleared $4,300 in fuel sales alone. Rantoul businesses generally reported stronger-than-normal sales during the 10 days of the festival. Glenn Duvall, owner of P&G Produce of Onarga, which runs a vegetable stand at the weekly Rantoul Area Chamber of Commerce Farmers' Market, said his sales increased by 20 percent. "When I first heard the sky divers were coming here, I didn't think it would affect my business, but I was wrong," Duvall said. "I saw a lot of people pulling in with out-of-state license plates. I'd love for them to come back next year." Gary Miller, manager of the Rantoul Wal-Mart, said his store saw significant sales increases. "We did real well," Miller said. "It was a great event, well-run and great for our business." Steve Early, assistant manager of the Rantoul IGA, said his store experienced increased sales of meat, charcoal, bottles of water, fruit juices and Gatorade. "We had people who were holding cookouts at the convention for 20, 30 or 40 people a night, and they kept coming back buying meat supplies," Early said. "I think the convention was good for Rantoul overall." Janet Warner, owner of United Fuel, said sales of gasoline, pizza and other items at Wink's Amoco in Rantoul increased 2 percent from the previous week or from the previous month. Eric Meyer, owner of Pia's Sports Bar in Rantoul, reported sales were up between 10 percent and 15 percent. Vendors at the convention site reported brisk business, with some reporting sales increases of up to 41 percent from 2001, according to World Free Fall Convention Executive Director Bernice Eickelschulte. Bill Magrini, co-owner of Bad Pig Catering, which served pork at the event, said he was pleased with his sales. "The people were friendly, and I didn't see any problems out there," Magrini said. Chris Martin of Dunlap, Tenn., who sold parachute canapes at the convention, said his sales were higher than a year ago. "There are more people here than we saw last year in Quincy," he said. Fewer troubles with police, says chief Rantoul Police Chief Paul Dollins said police made one arrest during the World Free Fall Convention sky-diving event earlier this month. According to a police report, one sky diver borrowed the van of another participant on Aug. 9. When the sky diver failed to return with the van by the next morning, the van's owner called police. Police found the van at 6:13 a.m. Aug. 10 in the 200 block of East Frost Avenue. Dollins said the driver, Damon Mhoon, 25, of Albuquerque, N.M., had purchased a bottle of alcohol and had passed out in the van. In the back seat, police found several guns that belonged to the owner of the van. Police arrested Mhoon for unlawful use of firearms and took him to the Champaign County Jail, where he later posted bail. The Rantoul event was a stark contrast to last year's event, when Quincy police had a dozen or so arrests, and there were complaints about public nudity and underage drinking. Dollins said he kept two officers on duty around the clock throughout the festival, with four officers on duty each night from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. He said the police department spent $9,000 to pay for overtime costs for officers patrolling the convention. "We did not have one fist-fight or one brawl, to my knowledge," Dollins said. "We had no drug arrests or driving under the influence arrests. "The only things that tarnished the week, from our point of view, were the two fatal injuries. We knew there was a strong probability that a sky diver might be killed in a parachute incident, but we didn't expect two fatalities in the event's first three days." Timothy Kalendek, 32, of Joppa, Md., was killed by helicopter blades while videotaping a friend on Aug. 2, and Walter "Skip" Hublein, 45, of Urbana, died as he tried to make a landing at a swoop pond on Aug. 4. Sky diver John Bailey of Kansas City, Mo., said Rantoul's police tend to be more cooperative with the sky divers than Quincy police. "The police force in Quincy was overzealous last year," Bailey said. "It felt uncomfortable with such a big police presence. Here the police know we are on vacation, and they aren't obtrusive during party time late at night." Rantoul Fire Chief Richard Quick said the only fire call the department received during the convention was a request to stand by while sky divers burned some couches in a traditional bonfire on the event's final evening. Rantoul Mayor Neal Williams said he was pleased about the lack of criminal activity at the convention. "The convention had a terrific security staff, and our police department did an excellent job of being there if needed," Williams said. "We had heard about possible police problems when the event was in Quincy, but it never materialized here." Williams, who also serves as Rantoul liquor commissioner, said he was unaware of any liquor violations at the 2002 convention. The village issued five special-event liquor licenses for the event: the convention, Extreme Goods of Quincy, The Landing Strip in Rantoul, Pia's in Rantoul, and the Caddyshack in Rantoul. Police & Rescue Calls at World Free Fall Convention Calls received by Rantoul emergency personnel to the World Free Fall Convention between 7 a.m. Aug. 2 and 5 p.m. Aug. 11: 10 ambulance calls - Two deaths - Eight broken legs or other injuries 22 police calls - Nine people escorted from the festival grounds for not having the proper wristbands - Six people locked out of cars - Six complaints about loud noise and fireworks - One arrest for unlawful use of weapons 1 fire call - Asking firefighters to stand by during bonfire Source: Rantoul Police Chief Paul Dollins -System.Windows.IUnknown.Crash.Reboot.Crash.Reboot.Freeze.Crash.Reboot.Break.Stuff.dot...

The latest ploy to drive the Taliban and Al Queda out of the mountains of Afghanistan is to send in a team of Alabama Special Forces. Billy Bob, Bubba, Boo, Scooter, and Cooter are being sent in with the following information about the Taliban: 1. There is no limit. 2. The season opened last weekend. 3. They taste just like chicken. 4. They don't like beer, pickup trucks, country music, or Jesus. 5. Some are queer. 6. They don't like barbecue. 7. They were responsible for Dale Earnhardt's death. Should be over in just about a week. Don't you think?!!!! -System.Windows.IUnknown.Crash.Reboot.Crash.Reboot.Freeze.Crash.Reboot.Break.Stuff.dot...

March 10, 1996, Tandem at Skydive Monroe, went back in aug 96 and completed AFF. -System.Windows.IUnknown.Crash.Reboot.Crash.Reboot.Freeze.Crash.Reboot.Break.Stuff.dot...

the new version of zone alarm pro has setting to block slow loading ads and popup windows. go to downloads.com and search for popup stoppers, all of these will just need to be "on" to work while you surf, wont need anything else -System.Windows.IUnknown.Crash.Reboot.Crash.Reboot.Freeze.Crash.Reboot.Break.Stuff.dot...

all the windows boxes are hosts on a redhat domain. Everything I need is working ok for now, just wondered why on xp it wont accept the domain I wanna join, like 98 did. So far there are two xp boxes with the same problem. My only concern now is if I can use samba to allow everyone to share printers etc joined to windows computers, I've never used samba before. we'll see -System.Windows.IUnknown.Crash.Reboot.Crash.Reboot.Freeze.Crash.Reboot.Break.Stuff.dot...

2k box isnt up yet, the xp works like it should now, but still wont join the domain, it works tho..... groper theres nothing "technically" wrong with the certificate, and it wont hurt to say yes-lol, I'm prolly gonna sign it myself since I'm not gonna use the sitre for any commercial purposes or collect sensitive information, but, the sign.sh script that was suppossed to come with open_ssl, mod_ssl isnt there, so I havent been able to sign it yet... anyhow the page will prolly just have pictures of skeeter flea and zipster along with some skydiving videos or something-who knows -System.Windows.IUnknown.Crash.Reboot.Crash.Reboot.Freeze.Crash.Reboot.Break.Stuff.dot...

ya I noticed that, another on the "to-do" but I'm really really glad that it works-lol, that means I can goof off with a webpage for our house now, or something. IIS link wasnt there, I really just have it so I can play with VB, VBS, asp etc the great thing is that everyhting running off my redhat is freeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee-lol, including the cool secure server! ...chicken makes me feel soo good............the aquabats(its a real song) -System.Windows.IUnknown.Crash.Reboot.Crash.Reboot.Freeze.Crash.Reboot.Break.Stuff.dot...

Still wont join the domain, but funny thing is everything works-lol, I can type in http://cyber and get my Apache web server, type in http://mycyber and get my IIS server, ping to hell and back but it just doesnt like my local domain-lol now question is, will it work with SAMBA? I'm pretty sure none of you can see my web servers because my ISP uses DHCP, but I was able to connect remotely to other http ports, so heres a few links I'd like to see what happens when you click on them....if ya dont mind default apache server - http://24.27.70.62 secure server - https://24.27.70.62 youll prolly just get page cannot be displayed -System.Windows.IUnknown.Crash.Reboot.Crash.Reboot.Freeze.Crash.Reboot.Break.Stuff.dot...

thats really really good advice man, but unfortunately it doesnt apply to my situation. but I could be wrong, we are talking about tcp/ip networking here, with a flavor of one of the most widely used and supported OS's in the world......ol bil wouldnt go there - i don;t think-lol hey did you get my hosting related email rich? Gona be at waller this weekend? cyber..........C-28534 -System.Windows.IUnknown.Crash.Reboot.Crash.Reboot.Freeze.Crash.Reboot.Break.Stuff.dot...

ok, it really helps out alot when you turn OFF the firewall on the xp host computer-lmfao but......the xp box still wont configure to the local domain.......... NOTE: I think the "send e-mail notification on reply" box here on dz.com should be UNCHECKED by default-lol -System.Windows.IUnknown.Crash.Reboot.Crash.Reboot.Freeze.Crash.Reboot.Break.Stuff.dot...

ok, so maybe one day I'll actually come here and make a skydiving related post, but not right now.....

So we have all these computers in the house now and being the opportunist I decided to set up a proxy server instead of us having to pay for more ip's -lol so I chose SQUID problem is, no matter what I put in the acl's , running ' squid -N -d 1 ' says that it's accepting http requests at 0.0.0.0 instead of the http_accept 192.168.0.0/255.255.255.0 i specified. i explicitly denied access to all (0.0.0.0/0.0.0.0) i can ping hosts and they can ping me-lol, browsers setup right as far as I know..............anyone have experience with this? -System.Windows.IUnknown.Crash.Reboot.Crash.Reboot.Freeze.Crash.Reboot.Break.Stuff.dot...

lmfao -System.Windows.IUnknown.Crash.Reboot.Crash.Reboot.Freeze.Crash.Reboot.Break.Stuff.dot...

shot in the dark: 2pm Boy with the words : "I can track farther" on his forehead -System.Windows.IUnknown.Crash.Reboot.Crash.Reboot.Freeze.Crash.Reboot.Break.Stuff.dot...

the boys at chicagoland always do a great job on their sites...and they scored a pretty good domain name! http://www.skydive.com On the editor note, I scored a freeware editor thats pretty awesome, just started using it (as opposed to notepad ) supports multip0le languages, very good freeware http://sourceedit.com/ / -System.Windows.IUnknown.Crash.Reboot.Crash.Reboot.Freeze.Crash.Reboot.Break.Stuff.dot...

I strongly disagree on the dynamic languge issue. There is so much that can be done, especially in PHP to make the creation, updating, and overall site maintenance a snap. DZO's can have real time site administration to instantly update prices, information, events and all through a familiar web based interface. With more and more people looking online for information it is almost a requirement that a site be dynamic. I'm a programming student and have been building sites for a few years now. By far most of my learning has come from books rewad at home, work, wherever and learning how to use the knowledge I've gained for real world applications blah blah... Did any of you run across skydivemonroe.com? Incomplete site really, but all the information is there. I really do not ever get the chance to have other designers comment on my work. Now believe me I know alot of what your probably going to say, typos?-lol-me-noooooo I think the site sucks personally-lol, as I do everytime I build a site and learn more! I have gotten alot of nice comments onj it tho tear away! email me if ya like. -System.Windows.IUnknown.Crash.Reboot.Crash.Reboot.Freeze.Crash.Reboot.Break.Stuff.dot...

That would definately be a cool feature and would adda whole new level of use for the website. Unless I'm wrong tho it would be pretty hard to do! -System.Windows.IUnknown.Crash.Reboot.Crash.Reboot.Freeze.Crash.Reboot.Break.Stuff.dot...

I've often thought about this, ever since a post on rec where someone representing jumprun publically charged a guy who was losing his entire dz and planes sold his computer with the jumprun software with software piracy. anyway..... Just my opinion but I think it will be pretty hard to get those using jumprun to switch to another similar system. First of all, they've already forked out too much money. 2k, gimme a break. If I was asked to develop a manifest system for a single dz I would probably install a web server, database, necessary scripting support etc and have them simply open thier web browser and type in "localhost" or something to access the main menu. (kinda similar to GM's SI2000 system) Most dz's have just gotten used to using jumprun a new program that does the same thing might not be all that appealing. Your gonna have to show them why yours is better. You also have to realize that you have a very limited market. There are only so many dropzones, and only X number of those use manifest software. (hell some probably still use paper.) Even though it will allow you to be on a more personal level with clients / users, the numbers get smaller when you factor in the dropzones that dont want a program or wont make the change. to cut it short, if I were gonna build a system for dropzones. I would custom build it tailored to what the dz needs. Down to the graphic design. Then you could be free to add features like gear inventory and repack reminders etc, payroll features, or plane maintenance records. New features are whats gonna sell if anything. On top of the manifest stuff. If I were in your shoes, I would build the most awesome custom system for the dz you are doing it for now, work out the bugs etc and get it like you /the dz wants it. Get them to recommend your sytems(s) to others. Visit other local dropzones and show them what a custom system can do for them, and maybe they will be happy to make the change. You can pretty much calculate how much money you'll make if you charge a flat price. eg 2k for 50 dropzones = 100000 I think before you begin on anyhting for the masses it would be best to survey all the dz's, find out what they want, and build it for em custom............ .....there is no spoon -------------------- My website

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Everyone keeps saying, "man this has been a bad year, or, man this has been a bad last few months" well, why are we losing so many of our friends? Does it simply seem that way because we hear of so many on the internet? Would we even know about alot of them if we werent online? I dont know the numbers etc but , as terrible as it is, is this above average? Are there people out there who "slide" through thier training and buy the super whiz-bang canopy, start freeflying and swooping before they can even crawl? the "I wanna be cool syndrome?" Say something to them, make them understand. Alot of the time when I run across this type of scenario most people are quick to make a joke, quick to make crude statements like "man that dude is gonna bite it one day" but rarely have I seen anyone actually pull that person aside and say "hey man, theres plenty of time for you to be cool (like when your the age of scotty carbone or Bill Booth and still jumpin after all these years type cool)............. Of course accidents are accidents, but one thing we've proved time and time again is that most accidents are preventable. We need to learn as much as we can from every situation and pass that information on to others. To often younger jumpers see someone do something like swoop, freefly, or joke about going low without realizing that the folks they see doing these things probably have been jumping for a long while, have hundreds or thousands of jumps and have taken a long time and alot of work to get where they are. Its the folks in a spot of authority that can teach young jumpers the most. Alot of the time I've seen this responsibility all put on the dzo, or staff JM's etc, but we all can clearly do something. Have the basics been "pushed aside" while we teach new cool stuff in some of our student programs? How many of you really feel comfortable spotting (on your own), or landing in someones backyard with your canopy? Do you know the canopies stall point? Can you hook up you 3 rings, do a line check, or even pack for that matter? Do you even know your pilot? anyway theres much more to be said I guess, anyone care to add to? all we can do is try......right? .....there is no spoon -------------------- My website

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I was at a mullins boogie in 97 when they were the $99 B2Puke, and it seems back then they were getting really crowded..........go figure, it was a great time ;) Anyone going? Bring an extra rig or two AND a packer ..... and some gatoraid! or is it that new gatoraid superwater?...... oh well have fun, $16 dollar jumps and the speed of that plane alone make it worth it! Looad quickly, lest ye be blow over and left behind!! lol blues! .....there is no spoon -------------------- My website