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June 1 Skydive (formerly May 31 skydive)!

Jun 1
Sun 7:00 AM
Location
Cross Keys
300 Dahlia Ave
Williamstown, NJ 08094
856-629-7553
Who attended?
The organizer estimated that  8  people attended.
5.0
Who organized?
Jen

Ok- so MOST of the info is still the same, but the major change is the date! Due to crappy weather (again) we'll delay by one day. Sunday is looking nice and sunny.

We will leave for the DZ (drop zone) at 7:00am and arrive by 10:00am. We're fighting both Six Flags traffic and Atlantic City traffic and need to make sure we have plenty of time to get to Cross Keys for the 10am class. We will be leaving no later than 7:00am so it's important that you are on time- we'd hate to have to leave someone behind but we'd hate to miss our jumps even more!

Please do expect to spend the entire day at Cross Keys. Time permitting, we may stop for dinner on the way home. We should be back to the city by 8pm, followed by an optional trip to a local bar in Manhattan for some much-deserved refreshments. :)

We're looking for volunteers to drive (either their own vehicles or a rental).

Info:
1. Must bring photo ID to prove you are over 18 years old
2. Make sure you meet the weight requirements (weigh less than 250lbs)
3. Plan on spending several hours at the DZ- bring your patience and lots of witty conversation!
4. Food and drinks can be purchased at Cross Keys and there's plenty of shady areas to hang out in while we wait.
5. Please call Cross Keys and reserve your tandem jump before finalizing your RSVP here. If you don't have a tandem reservation, you will not jump.
6. We need to work out transportation details. Typically we carpool, either in a member's car or via rental car. Please let me know if you have a car and you're willing to carpool with some members, or if you are willing to drive a rental. All members accepting rides are expected to pitch in to cover gas, tolls, and car rental fees (if applicable). Please have cash handy for these fees.
7. When you RSVP YES, this means that you have either made a tandem reservation or that you aren't jumping tandem. Tandem students: don't RSVP Yes until you have made your reservation!
8. Don't be shy about questions- ask away :)

Jen

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  • Cali
    Posted Jun 2, 2008 12:11 PM
    • Earned her A License on 6/1/08!!!
    Great meeting everyone, Im sure we will share many experiences this summer!
  • Pre-Meetup comments below
  • Jen
    Posted May 31, 2008 12:07 PM
    Jen
    • High solo 6/8/08!
    TJ is going to Skydive Sussex on Sunday instead of Cross Keys. If you couldn't book a tandem for Sunday at Cross Keys, try Sussex instead! TJ has room for 2 people in his car.
  • Ajay V
    Posted May 30, 2008 6:24 PM
    • First tandem 6/1/08!
    Thanks Jen.
  • Jen
    Posted May 30, 2008 4:58 PM
    Jen
    • High solo 6/8/08!
    I've posted other meetup dates for the next 2 Saturdays (6/7 and 6/14). Alex still has room in his car, but email him quickly to make sure you have a spot in the car!
  • Ketan
    Posted May 30, 2008 3:54 PM
    I cancelled my earlier reservation. For the coming Sunday, its pretty much packed. I guess I would make it some other time.
  • Harpal
    Posted May 30, 2008 3:18 PM
    • Completed all of his tandems. Ground school next!
    I have the 11am apointment too. thanks for the info. I also need a ride from NY or Jersey City to CrossKeys. I did email Alex but in case he is full can any one else have some room to accomodate me? thanks for your help....
  • Jen
    Posted May 30, 2008 2:36 PM
    Jen
    • High solo 6/8/08!
    Alex has some room in his car - email him ASAP if you need a ride for Sunday!
  • Ajay V
    Posted May 30, 2008 2:16 PM
    • First tandem 6/1/08!
    I called them and they had a few slots for Sunday. I booked the one at 11am. Jen do we know who is heading out from NYC? are we renting a car? where do we meet?
  • Jen
    Posted May 30, 2008 10:46 AM
    Jen
    • High solo 6/8/08!
    You would need to call Cross Keys and change your reservation. Do this ASAP!
  • Harpal
    Posted May 30, 2008 9:37 AM
    • Completed all of his tandems. Ground school next!
    Do i have to recall them and book a new slot for the sunday? or the saturday's one will automatically be moved to sunday
  • Jen
    Posted May 29, 2008 11:22 PM
    Jen
    • High solo 6/8/08!
    Not sure you can make it on Sunday but you've already booked your tandem slot for Saturday? No problem- Cross Keys will let you choose a different date within the next year to jump or you can get a refund!
  • Ketan
    Posted May 29, 2008 11:14 PM
    but what would happen for the slot being booked for 31 May?
  • Cali
    Posted May 29, 2008 1:35 AM
    • Earned her A License on 6/1/08!!!
    suppose to rain, but lets keep our fingers crossed! I will be there reguardless, there is always something to learn at a dz, more so when there is a weather hold

Who attended?

    •  Xkeys is my home dz and Im there rain or shine! I knew some of the members would be there Sunday and I was very much looking fwd to seeing everyone. It was so cool to see the look on everyones face when I talked about my skydiving experience,no matter how short it is (now). Sharing my experience with the other members was awsome because it was like they could picture themselves in the same predicament and no matter how many jumps you have, there is always something that another person can learn. I wish that everyone that I met Sunday will continue with their certification because I want them to feel how great it is to accomplish something that not many have the cohones to do...kudos to all getting their certs and Jen....Im waiting on you!!! Next weekend be there or be square :) 
    • Jen