The Texas Fun Jump

[Zimmy]

Scratch ROS. Family issues

Skillets covered. Well seasoned.

Bell, I hope ya make it. You are a great companion around any firepit. My company HQ has added support for this Op. you're gas is covered, Ranger. Amazingly and obliviously, by the French

[Doug]

Morning all,

I did a chunk of recon on this place and will pass it along now, the addresses and contact information are posted above, so I won't rehash. . .

The following is MY approach from the east.

I will share a few picks to HOPEFULLY (I hate that word) make the drive easier, because they use postage stamps to mark the place with street signs. I came out of Houston and approached along HWY 3013 to Co Rd 207. If you are coming from the west into Eagle Lake it is probably a little easier because there are roads there. First as you are rocketing down 3013 at literally 70mph you will see this:

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It is an open field with a TINNNNYYYYYYYY sign for 'Little Public Road Co Rd 207' that gives you less than a second's notice of the road. It is a really long name on a really small font sign and the road itself is nearly invisible and has no other distinguishing markers.

Here is the road itself:
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As you can see there are NO distinguishing characteristics on the Co Rd 207 and it is nearly an unimproved surface, there were some patches that needed work so don't be going 70mph when you hit that one . . . Take that all the way to the end

Where you will see this:

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Make a left heading south west, there is a lack of options so pretty much any other direction you hit a fence or a field.

THIS IS RIGHT ABOUT WHERE THE EASTERN AND WESTERN APPROACHES CONVERGE:

You are looking for this airfield:

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The absolute FINAL stretch is this sign as you make the final turn into the airfield:

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Behind the signs is the actual hard surface of the airfield. Make a left at the signs and you will see these two areas:

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It is pretty simple once you find the right road, but watch your 'pace count' and for 'opps I've gone to far markers', like the damn railroad crossing that clued me into the fact I had gone too far.

I'll be late on Friday. I have to handle some family stuff, probably deal with HPD and send a report to counsel before I can leave on my own trip out there. It will take me about two hours and I don't think I'll be able to leave before 1930, so finger and toe math you won't see me until 2130.

I WILL however stock a cooler of beer and bring it out since I'm headed to Sam's today so I can share some beer.

Doug

[cb88]

There is a way outside chance I might be there. No jump. I'm not gonna hug some guy to drop through the air. Static line was cool and I did two at the first one. This time I'll just get drunk, take pics, tell stories and listen to stories. Maybe. Haven't figured out if I'll be able to do it or not.

Cool! Looking forward to seeing you.


Doug, how about white chocolate peach pond cake? I was at a little french bakery in Uptown today and it looked good so I picked it up for tomorrow :)

[cb88]

We are down two Skillets...Needing some help.

Hopefully, everyone has received their TFJ shirts, and
will be sporting them in style in 1 day and a wakethefuckup!!!!!

Please check in with Doug (S4OIC) so we can get a proper
head count. I will be getting SITREPS from him.

Have a great time!
Looking forward to the SITREPS/PICS.

Wish I would have known this morning when I left home .. I am already in Houston :(

[cb88]

Does anyone know a good place to pick up the firewood between Houston and the dropzone? I'm on the hook for the firewood. I can get a box at Walmart but that's expensive and sucky wood. I have the camp stove, propane bottles for it and Red Solo cups

Picking other stuff up at Walmart in sealy on my way through. Leaving Torrey Chase area of Houston by 3:30 plus trip to Wally world should be there by 6-ish I think

[RH]

Holy shit it's time to get your Texas Fun Jump on!

Be safe and enjoy yourselves.

Maybe I can Skype one of you MOFO's just to say Hi.

RH

[CAL]

I am departing tomorrow afternoon; where the fuck is the supply list? I need to check and see what I can bring.

[cb88]

Holy shit it's time to get your Texas Fun Jump on!

Be safe and enjoy yourselves.

Maybe I can Skype one of you MOFO's just to say Hi.

RH

Well because I'm down for work too, I have my laptop and iPad if we can find a wireless connection :)

[RH]

BAM...

On S4: what worked at Sizzler was a potluck-style "catering", which I'm pimping right now: bring your own, plus enough to share.

Obviously, common supplies will be necessary, such as camp stoves/griddles, coffee maker, pans and pots, utensils, coolers, ice, etc.
Among the individual supplies I'd recommend 1 case of bottled water per participant, Gatorade, snacks/granola bars/MRE.

One idea was floating around was a waffle/pancake easy mixes (adding water only): could be excellent for breakfasts.

Current standing (sound off with corrections and add-ons) below.

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Brothers and Sisters, Rolling update on Texas Fun Jump Supplies List. Drive-in folks: feel free to volunteer and fill the space in your personnel carrier. Fly-ins: feel free to donate with drop-off shipment to the future FOB TFJ. Report your contributions to the great cause in PM to SGT.Raven or by posting here.
Currently committed items:	Qty:	Committed by
Lawn/beach/patio chairs & benches	2	Gatorojo (2),
Folding card tables
Folding picnic/supper tables
Food/Beer/water/Class VI	1	Gatorojo,
Camp stoves/ Flat-top grille	1	cb88,
Coolers	1	cb88,
Fans (outdoor type)
Power: el. Cord, inverter	1	Gatorojo,
First Aid Kit/Med-Bag/Trauma Kit
Banner/T-shirts
Flag’n’pole
Plasticware, plates, bowls, cups
Entertainment, DVDs and Video equipment, games, cards, etc.	x	Gatorojo (Video, music), cb88,
Music (boombox: radio/cd's)
DZ Sizzler signage
Cooking pots/pans
Lodge cast iron skillets (10" & 12")	2+	Zimmy, cb88,
Breakfast: Eggs & Milk	X	Gatorojo,
Cooking utensils
Sunshade(s)/pop-ups
Grill, wood, charcoal, seasonings, ect	X	Zimmy
Firewood for bonfire		cb88,

X - should be enough

[mphellon]

Should be in around 7:00 am Saturday. Running a little behind at work and need a full day today.

[cb88]

I got games too... I need someone to help me get the firewood with a truck...and need to know who sells firewood around there. I have a bunch of solo cups and can pick up plates etc today.

[Zimmy]

Ok. I'm rolling east to go south. I'll be there around 2000. Have pans, trauma kit, jack Daniels. Didn't secure a grill yet but will probably just take one from the Pagan Beer Thieves. Tent is a maybe. I'm chasing it to nacadoches in theory now. Can acquire on enroute as needed.


Ill see y'all there

[RH]

Should be in around 7:00 am Saturday. Running a little behind at work and need a full day today.

Did you get your shirts?

[RH]

Ok. I'm rolling east to go south. I'll be there around 2000. Have pans, trauma kit, jack Daniels. Didn't secure a grill yet but will probably just take one from the Pagan Beer Thieves. Tent is a maybe. I'm chasing it to nacadoches in theory now. Can acquire on enroute as needed.


Ill see y'all there

Travel safe brother!

[Zimmy]

Got the shirt. Put it on. Looks great but smells like cowboy coffee

Good job!