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hamsandwich
April 7th, 2009, 07:15 PM
Had lunch today with Don and Kay, they're doing well and it was nice catching up after the winter.
Don's still around for Boat Service from the landing area back to Centennial Park. Just call and give him some notice when you're gonna be coming to town. Don't forget to pickup your cooler full of beer to keep on the boat for between jumps!
Captain Don Mayes
+1 (208) 731-6448
cya all soon.. Memorial weekend's not lookin that far away!
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Tree
April 8th, 2009, 08:27 AM
We should get with Don and plan that skills competition we keep talking about. Take the bridge back to about 00' with dozens of jumpers making 10+ jumps a day and never hiking. Party and pack at Centennial. Do a comp with exit, opening, and landing scores like the original IPBC. I hear Ill Vision is coming to visit, maybe they would want to do something.
Mac
April 8th, 2009, 12:00 PM
Don rocks. When I was out there, a couple of days it was just me and a friend, and so he lent me his car so we could ferry back and forth from the dock....Top man! - Actually that reminds me, one point, some street luger flew down the road and went under us! :eek:
ZegeunerLeben
April 8th, 2009, 12:40 PM
>>Mr. Mayes is awsome. Whether fishing you out of the river after a low pull or sharing a beer, Don's good people.
Para_Frog
April 8th, 2009, 12:41 PM
.. Memorial weekend's not lookin that far away!
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Yes, and keep Saturday night open for Blondie's party. If you don't come, she'll crush you like a grape.
It's free food and beer - I don't know a BASE jumper who would turn that down.
(A reminder - the cook better not have to buy one drop of Patron Silver. I'm just saying)
mknutson
April 8th, 2009, 02:08 PM
Had lunch today with Don and Kay, they're doing well and it was nice catching up after the winter.
Don's still around for Boat Service from the landing area back to Centennial Park. Just call and give him some notice when you're gonna be coming to town. Don't forget to pickup your cooler full of beer to keep on the boat for between jumps!
Captain Don Mayes
+1 (208) 731-6448
cya all soon.. Memorial weekend's not lookin that far away!
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Don is awesome!.And I will see you in May as well! I need a place to stay if possible...
Mac
April 8th, 2009, 02:25 PM
Would May be a good time for me to fuck the credit card and make my visit?
Whats the deal with Memorial day at TF? is it a bit of a circus?
mknutson
April 8th, 2009, 02:28 PM
Would May be a good time for me to fuck the credit card and make my visit?
Whats the deal with Memorial day at TF? is it a bit of a circus?
Great time! No more a circus than Camden Garden on a weekend.
FUCK the credit card! Ill even buy some English beer!
Para_Frog
April 8th, 2009, 02:28 PM
It's like BD with a little more talent.
Nothing organized per se anymore, but it's the biggest weekend at the Perrine. At the party 2 years ago, I counted 11 countries represented before I couldn't see past my nose anymore.
Probably 50 or so jumpers that weekend. Maybe more.
Good times.
Mac
April 8th, 2009, 02:38 PM
Can you gimme the dates......
Para_Frog
April 8th, 2009, 02:52 PM
22-25 May
hamsandwich
April 8th, 2009, 11:58 PM
I'm already getting excited!
Frik-n-frak, I mean Mick and Mac, you're both welcome at my place. First one to arrive gets the spare bedroom. 2nd is the couch. Oh and Mac, Ody will be staying here too! As well as the world famous Peter Konrad, the K-Monster, and a whoever else wants to squeeze in. This memorial should be a blast!
Tree, lets talk offline and see if we can't organize something, more realisticly for labor day or perrine bridge fest so we got some time.
Hey i got an idea... maybe we can organize some demo skydives over the bridge for memorial like we've been doing for the perrine bridge fest! good excuse to get a waiver :) Tri-County Famous Tree, World Famous Miles D, and little old me.... hey does any one else have a pro rating??
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Mac
April 9th, 2009, 02:37 AM
Will let ya know.... Should book the flight tonight (or tomo), got the time off from work, so just gotta plan the travel.... Thanks A for the offer of floor space..... appreciated.
Anyone landing in SLC around the 20/21 that might wanna share a ride?
Fucking A!
mknutson
April 9th, 2009, 06:53 AM
Will let ya know.... Should book the flight tonight (or tomo), got the time off from work, so just gotta plan the travel.... Thanks A for the offer of floor space..... appreciated.
Anyone landing in SLC around the 20/21 that might wanna share a ride?
Fucking A!
I would be good with that. When are you returning to SLC?
Para_Frog
April 9th, 2009, 07:47 AM
I fly in to Boise from Ft. Knox on the 22nd - and will be rolling out to Twin. Returning to Boise the 26th in the afternoon.
I have room in my rig if you fly into Boise. (I think SLC is significantly cheaper though)
Mac
April 9th, 2009, 09:11 AM
Mick....Gimme a couple of days to plan and book, and should be able to throw some dates at you.
Nice one PF, for me, its the time in transit determining where I fly to. Getting to Boise means I travel for 20 hours. Whereas SLC I get out of airports around 13 or 14.
Flying_Mike_D
April 9th, 2009, 09:52 AM
It's my fiance's bday that weekend, we'll be partying it up in Boise on Thursday and heading out of town for a hang gliding event in BFE, Idaho (but on the way to Twin) on Friday. Mick and Mac, if either of you are flying into Boise (from SFO you might get a cheap flight) I can also provide transportation down to Twin Falls. I should be rolling back into Twin on Saturday night or Sunday sometime....or if the hang gliding is really good it might be Monday. I'll be headed back to Boise on Monday (the lady works Tuesday) if either of you decide to fly into Boise and need a ride back.
I don't you and you don't really know me (Abbie can vouch for me, my lady and I aren't too perverted :-P) but I'll offer you up some futon space in the spare bedroom if you need to spend a night in Boise or have to catch an early flight out.
mknutson
April 9th, 2009, 09:59 AM
It's my fiance's bday that weekend, we'll be partying it up in Boise on Thursday and heading out of town for a hang gliding event in BFE, Idaho (but on the way to Twin) on Friday. Mick and Mac, if either of you are flying into Boise (from SFO you might get a cheap flight) I can also provide transportation down to Twin Falls. I should be rolling back into Twin on Saturday night or Sunday sometime....or if the hang gliding is really good it might be Monday. I'll be headed back to Boise on Monday (the lady works Tuesday) if either of you decide to fly into Boise and need a ride back.
I don't you and you don't really know me (Abbie can vouch for me, my lady and I aren't too perverted :-P) but I'll offer you up some futon space in the spare bedroom if you need to spend a night in Boise or have to catch an early flight out.
I fly Non-Rev, so I can fly wherever is easier
it is a holiday weekend, so I need to be careful and flexible.
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