What the hell is a first aid kid? Is that a little Nike worker with a box of band-aids and glass of water?Originally Posted by cb88
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What the hell is a first aid kid? Is that a little Nike worker with a box of band-aids and glass of water?
"`But I don't want to go among mad people,' Alice remarked.
`Oh, you can't help that,' said the Cat:`we're all mad here.'"- Lewis Carroll
ΜΩΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ
Paratrooper
And yes that is what I zeroed in on in that post. I'm not going to be there to see wet t-shirt boobies, so I'm not trying to talk her into it. Bwahahahahahahaha
"`But I don't want to go among mad people,' Alice remarked.
`Oh, you can't help that,' said the Cat:`we're all mad here.'"- Lewis Carroll
ΜΩΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ
Community Member
Re: The Texas Fun Jump
No, no bandaids, dirty gauze from the garbage and gutter water
(damn typos)
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"When liberty is taken away by force it can be restored by force. When it is relinquished voluntarily by default it can never be recovered." - Dorothy Thompson
Paradoxical Quote of The Day From Ben Stein: "Fathom the hypocrisy of a government that requires every citizen to prove they are insured... but not everyone must prove they are a citizen." Now add this, "Many of those who refuse, or are unable, to prove they are citizens will receive free insurance paid for by those who are forced to buy insurance because they are citizens."
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Re: The Texas Fun Jump
T- two weeks and counting!!
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"When liberty is taken away by force it can be restored by force. When it is relinquished voluntarily by default it can never be recovered." - Dorothy Thompson
Paradoxical Quote of The Day From Ben Stein: "Fathom the hypocrisy of a government that requires every citizen to prove they are insured... but not everyone must prove they are a citizen." Now add this, "Many of those who refuse, or are unable, to prove they are citizens will receive free insurance paid for by those who are forced to buy insurance because they are citizens."
"The Lorax"
Re: The Texas Fun Jump
It's getting closer...Hope ya'll are getting
fired up!
(Re-posting) Jumps rates, types and descriprions, and DIRECTIONS to the Dropzone, followed by the Manifest:
http://www.armyparatrooper.org/dropz...755#post385755
Call SDH and reserve your place in the stick:
http://www.skydivehouston.com/contact.html
ask for Jessica or Austin and clearly state your affiliation with "Texas Fun Jump" event and The Paratroopers Association:
Jessica Bortell
Skydive Houston
Office Manager
1800-JUMPOUT
[COLOR=#49535A !important] 979-234-2132
[/COLOR]Tandem and AFF video:
http://www.skydivehouston.com/firstjump.html
Last supplies list:
http://www.armyparatrooper.org/dropz...772#post391772
"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".
Blue Skies, TFJ gang!
AATW!
"Peace is that brief glorious moment in history when everybody stands around reloading".
--Thomas Jefferson
Paratrooper
Re: The Texas Fun Jump
I just sent this out to RH, because I had told him that I was unable to get in touch with the folks at the skydive place. After thinking about it, I thought I ought to spread this info for anyone else going, so Fred, please forgive me for sharing my PM to you (most of it, anyway.) And thanks to you and Paul for organizing this.
I just (3 hrs ago) returned from breakfast with my favorite old farts, MSG (ret) Herman "Snake" Spencer and MSG (ret) Ed "Fast Eddie" Fisler; both retired from careers in SF. Herman will be 80 this year, and Ed will be 77. Herman got his first Silver Star with 5th Gp in one of his early tours in VN, and his second on the Son Tay raid. Needless to say, it was a great (even Memorable) breakfast. But not related to the TFJ, so...
I got home at 1030 hrs, and no sooner had I sat down when the phone rang. It was the girl from Skydive Houston, all is copacetic now. They obviously close up the shop when jumping weather is good. Oh Well...
I got my questions answered (I was wondering if I'd be OK with athaletic shoes since I no longer own a pair of boots) and what the camping situation would be. (Answers: Yes, and not much - as in, they have a level area for tents in their parking area - in the way of facilities. I expect that we'll be able to find an electrical outlet, but not much else.
"The Lorax"
Re: The Texas Fun Jump
Excellent Intel to share, Gatorojo.
I hope all you Hillbillys are getting stoked for this event,
got yourself manifested by calling SkyDive Houston, packed your D bag,
and are sitting on the green ramp.
We'll make this one the best TFJ yet !
"Peace is that brief glorious moment in history when everybody stands around reloading".
--Thomas Jefferson
"The Lorax"
Re: The Texas Fun Jump
I hope all you Hillbillys are getting stoked for this event,
got yourself manifested by calling SkyDive Houston, packed your D bag,
and are sitting on the green ramp.
We'll make this one the best TFJ yet !
Less than 10 days until kick off!(Re-posting) Jumps rates, types and descriprions, and DIRECTIONS to the Dropzone, followed by the Manifest:
http://www.armyparatrooper.org/dropz...755#post385755
Call SDH and reserve your place in the stick:
http://www.skydivehouston.com/contact.html
ask for Jessica or Austin and clearly state your affiliation with "Texas Fun Jump" event and The Paratroopers Association:
Jessica Bortell
Skydive Houston
Office Manager
1800-JUMPOUT
[COLOR=#49535A !important]979-234-2132 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 979-234-2132 end_of_the_skype_highlighting
Tandem and AFF video:
[/COLOR]http://www.skydivehouston.com/firstjump.html
Last supplies list:
http://www.armyparatrooper.org/dropz...772#post391772
"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".
Blue Skies, TFJ gang!
AATW!
Anybody awake in here!!!????
"Peace is that brief glorious moment in history when everybody stands around reloading".
--Thomas Jefferson
Paratrooper
Re: The Texas Fun Jump
Present.
Unfortunately, my situation has changes since I signed on for this jump. Mainly, my Transport has drastically shrunk, as in from a large capacity SUV to a two-door hatch. So I have to downsize what I'm bringing.
I'm bringing my tent and sleeping gear, and two bag chairs( - and probably my Bro' in Law to occupy the second one.)
12" Lodge Cast Iron skillet w/id
10" Lodge Cast Iron Dutch oven w/lid
Coleman Camp table
2 ea lanterns (one LED, bright, but sucks at illuminating areas, 1 9v multipurpose lantern)
Entertainment gear:
Video projector (plays regular DVDs and CDs)
Elec cordage for same
Speakers for same (I think these will play music from an iPod or iPhone)
my iPhone with a bunch of music that may or may not suck...
Water and beer. I'm not sure whether I'll have room for a cooler or not - don't plan on me having one, but I'll try.
I'm not going to bring food, mostly I'll be living on Equate +, which is my normal diet for the most part these days.
Attendees, please take note and plan accordingly.
I'm going to arrive Eagle Lake airpatch on Thurs, scope out the Jump facility, grab a motel in Eagle Lake for that night, go back to Houston to meet a guy from another list and have diner with him and his family before returning to Eagle lake for the night, and arrive back at the Airpatch around noon Friday.
"The Lorax"
Re: The Texas Fun Jump
Sounds like fun.
"Peace is that brief glorious moment in history when everybody stands around reloading".
--Thomas Jefferson
Paratrooper
Re: The Texas Fun Jump
Less than 8 (E-I-G-H-T) full days left!!!
Yee-haa!
Unleash the wild in you, Brothers and Sisters!
Brother Gatorojo: superior SITREP!
Troops,
Run last gearcheck and set your mind for a Wild West and whole lotta fun.
Not a Hilton, the only amenity right onsite is electricity, and bunch of crazy MoFos with all their lies, booze and crude humor for dessert.
Last correction for final approach and a GREEN LIGHT GO in
184 hours!!!
All aboard!
AATW!
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Re: The Texas Fun Jump
Some add-ons:
Eagle Lake weather:
http://www.wunderground.com/cgi-bin/...684,-96.333577
About:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eagle_Lake,_Texas
Chamber of Commerce and local information:
http://www.visiteaglelake.com/
Restaurants (internet search - call ahead to verify):
http://www.urbanspoon.com/n/301/4540...TX-restaurants
Groceries:
http://g.co/maps/392fq
Hospital (God forbid, but just in case):
Rice Medical Center
600 S Austin Rd, Eagle Lake, TX 77434
(979) 234-5571
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Re: The Texas Fun Jump
Y'all don't buy a bunch of meats. There is a quality butcher in the AO and we can take care of anything after breakfast on Saturday.
Im bringing a 12 man tent, a cooler, some asst booze, and spices as needed. Anyone willing to cook is welcome to take over but in a pinch I can feed drunks passably well or we can share the load.
المتخلف اللص
Community Member
Re: The Texas Fun Jump
Will we be able to pick up some good Boudain for the coonasses amongst us??
(for you non-Texans/Louisianans - coonasses=cajuns....just so I don't get in trouble)
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"When liberty is taken away by force it can be restored by force. When it is relinquished voluntarily by default it can never be recovered." - Dorothy Thompson
Paradoxical Quote of The Day From Ben Stein: "Fathom the hypocrisy of a government that requires every citizen to prove they are insured... but not everyone must prove they are a citizen." Now add this, "Many of those who refuse, or are unable, to prove they are citizens will receive free insurance paid for by those who are forced to buy insurance because they are citizens."
Paratrooper
Re: The Texas Fun Jump
I dunno about Boudain. I like it too, but don't recall it being there. Easy to miss it when looking at all the other fresh meat.
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