Well, USPA has decided to accept skyride approving of their decietful methods of business practice. In doing so, they have taken off of their website, the consumer warning against 800-sky-ride. I have decided to post one of the MANY warning against skyride here, in hopes that this will pop into someones search while they are looking for a place to make a skydive, will read this blog, and find an actual dropzone, not a skyride website/phone number.
Consumers Beware of a National Gift Certificate SCAM!
We DO NOT accept national gift certificates from any organization, for example 1-800-Skyride. They are NOT an actual physical drop zone, but a facade web site intended to divert customers away from actual established places. Their claim to have the "best" safety record is probably true: If you make zero jumps, you have zero incidents!
Learn why this is a scam that hurts our sport:
www.funjumper.com/skyride
www.1800skyrider.com (an anti- Skyride web site)
http://www.uspa.org/about/index.htm
http://uspa.org/publications/parachutist/capcom1004.htm (from USPA headquarters)
http://www.makeithappen.com/jumps/review/cedartown.html (Jan Meyer's compilation)
DZO's from across the country are currently discussing how to address this issue that creates bad PR for the sport. Here's how you can tell it's a scam:
The web site encourages the reader to call and make an appointment. There is never any physical address listed.
The complete package price includes a port fee, weather insurance and sometimes an extra charge to ride in the big plane.
After you give out your credit card information you are told where the drop zone is. No one is ever told where the drop zone is until money has changed hands.
Two people suspected of heading this fraud are actual skydivers and DZOs, Ben Butler and Cary Quattrocchi.
We and many other DZOs have been contacted by 1-800-Skyride several times to solicit our involvement in accepting these national gift certificates. We declined for many reasons (glad we did) but we believe that is why they have focused a web site directly against our drop zones.
If you've been a victim of this, contact the Better Business Bureau: Update ond 30 Jan 05: or contact the Federal Trade Commission.
USPA at their recent Board of Directors meeting denounced the business practices of 1-800-SkyRide and "strongly urged" them to discontinue. An owner from SkyRide was present to take the reprimand.
The following is taken with permission from www.skydivenewport.com (Thank you Marc Tripari!)
Beware the middleman! In the recent months many web sites have popped up offering skydiving gift certificates and attempting to book reservations for skydiving.
They appear to be representing a skydiving center in your local area and make claims that they have the highest skydiving safety record, use the best equipment, have been serving the local area for a long time, offer the least expensive skydive, and have the closest jumping location to metropolitan areas.
However, these web sites are actually nothing more than a middle man or skydiving reservation agency which costs you money. Be leary of their many misrepresentations!
To help you determine if a web site represents an actual skydiving center:
Does the web site provide a business address for the drop zone?
Does the web site include specific information about their jumpmasters or the name of their Chief Instructor?
Does the web site include specific information about their facilities such as which airport, lounges or type of runways?
Does the web site claim to be a National Skydiving Association (NSA) participating skydiving center? The NSA is fictional.
The only regulatory agency for sport skydiving in the USA is the United States Parachute Association (USPA). The USPA is a membership organization that maintains and regulates a group member listing of drop zones which abide by the association's Basic Safety Regulations.
Still not sure if they are legitimate, call the 800 number and ask where they are located. If they cannot answer immediately without asking where you are calling from, then you have reached the middle man!
You might be asking "why not go through one of these agencies?"
Deceptive business practices: They employ a templated web site which offers the same facts and pictures across the country, but claim to represent a local drop zone.
Location and distance: The agent will only book you with a participating skydiving center, sometimes several states away!
Bogus fees: Airport Fee, Homeland Security Fee, Poor Weather / Re-Schedule Fee are all tacked on after you have already paid over the internet and arrive for your appointment. You may initially only pay $165 over the internet. However after you arrive and add up the fees, your bill can quickly exceed $250 for the jump alone. The Homeland Security Fee is especially troublesome, since it preys on our fears of terrorism and your belief that you are contributing to National Security.
Low budget operations: Usually, the skydiving center in the area who is participating with these booking agencies is so small and low budget that they are unable to market for themselves. And if they can't afford marketing, how can they afford good instructors, quality gear, or have properly maintained aircraft?
Making a skydive is an experience you will remember and cherish for life. It is important that this experience be performed by a competent, professional center associated with the United States Parachute Association. Choosing to make a reservation with an agency which makes claims of, but has no control over, safety, instructors and equipment quality is literally throwing caution into the wind. Do your research before you jump. Your safety and enjoyment depend on it.
This web page has been brought to you by a concerned community of USPA certified skydiving centers serving the Maryland, Virginia, Pennsylvania, Delaware, and Rhode Island areas.
Monday, December 3, 2007
Wednesday, October 17, 2007
Chicks Rock '07
Here is a video from this last weekend's Chicks Rock Boogie at Elsinore.
Warning: Too much fun. Play at your own risk!
Warning: Too much fun. Play at your own risk!
Tuesday, April 24, 2007
Chris Visits Eloy
Chris joined Eloy's Skills Camp Thursday, April 19th.
He had planned on some fun jumps that day, but one of the high-speed jumpers, Ned, broke her wrist on a team jump the day before. Chris filled in with her team at Point.
Ned, Neal and Larry came down from different parts of Canada to train. Larry and Ned had attended previous camps, and all were dedicated and enthusiastic RW flyers. Coach Christopher, from Perris CA and former Airspeed flyer, was the fourth.
Enjoy some choice clips from our jumps! (New photos in the CG album too) Thanks to Brent Henderson for all the camera support.
He had planned on some fun jumps that day, but one of the high-speed jumpers, Ned, broke her wrist on a team jump the day before. Chris filled in with her team at Point.
Ned, Neal and Larry came down from different parts of Canada to train. Larry and Ned had attended previous camps, and all were dedicated and enthusiastic RW flyers. Coach Christopher, from Perris CA and former Airspeed flyer, was the fourth.
Enjoy some choice clips from our jumps! (New photos in the CG album too) Thanks to Brent Henderson for all the camera support.
Monday, April 9, 2007
Weekend numbers.. 4-7 and 4-8
Not a lot happened this weekend, Chris and Cate hit up skydive perris for a jet jump, and I spent the day at Elsinore. but not jumping, and no jet jump was made. The skies above did not agree with those of us wanting to toss ourselves out of airplanes. So, ZERO jumps were made. a sad sad day. or was it.. not for me!
In the evening, i made my way with some friends to hike some place in ortega mountains, gorgeous views, and such. Then did some 'rock climbing' though I'm sure any experienced/novice rock climber would laugh at how easy it was.. I was scared! Yet, at the same time, was exhilerated, and now I want more.. ohh, but alas, with Dave out with a broken bone, I didn't want him to feel alone.. so on the hike back, i hurt my ankle. from the spot it hurts, and the fact that it is still swollen, after 3 days, i think it is a fracture, but hopefully it is just a sprain. I can still walk on it, and still jump, so that is all i care about!.
Next time Carpe Grips meets to do jumps, you better watch out! we are gonna get at LEAST 23 points. and that is that!
In the evening, i made my way with some friends to hike some place in ortega mountains, gorgeous views, and such. Then did some 'rock climbing' though I'm sure any experienced/novice rock climber would laugh at how easy it was.. I was scared! Yet, at the same time, was exhilerated, and now I want more.. ohh, but alas, with Dave out with a broken bone, I didn't want him to feel alone.. so on the hike back, i hurt my ankle. from the spot it hurts, and the fact that it is still swollen, after 3 days, i think it is a fracture, but hopefully it is just a sprain. I can still walk on it, and still jump, so that is all i care about!.
Next time Carpe Grips meets to do jumps, you better watch out! we are gonna get at LEAST 23 points. and that is that!
Tuesday, April 3, 2007
Profile/Introductions
I was thinking that it would be fun if we filled out a profile about ourselves, so that our readers can get to know what the core of carpe grips is, what we stand for.. so, I am going to start, feel free to add some 'questions' to put your own fun information. it will be fun!
Name: Steven Sherman
nickname: Shermanator *most people will blankly stare at you if you refer to me as steven*
birthplace: Anaheim, Ca Martin Luther Hospital.. now adult education center
marital status: In relationship
Occupation: Shipping proccessor
Education: high school diploma, CPhT#62986
pet peeves: a few
hobbies: skydiving, internet, dabble at snowboarding, instrumental music
container: Infinity
Main: Safire2 169
reserv: PD 160
AAD: NOpe
Home DZ: Elsinore
Licenses and ratings: B29289
Total Jumps: 272
Cutaways: 1. i pannicked on line twists
life philosophy: 'It is what it is' and 'It's all good'
most people don't know this about me...:I can play the saxophone, trombone, euphonium (baritone), tuba, percussion, and 'know how' to play the oboe, bassoon, double bass, french horn, and trumpet.
shhh, don't tell anyone: I can come accross as outgoing male shovenist pig, but really, I am a very quiet, shy person, who wants nothing more than a seriouse relationship, and family. there is a side of the 'shermanator' that not many see, and that is the real me.
One jump that stands out the most?: hmmm, nope
what do you like most about the sport?: the people, the friends, and that the rich play with the poor, but social boundries dissapear.
what do you like least about the sport?: politics that I am starting to see, skygods
mentors/heroes?: Mel Curtis, Lou S, instructors who care, the high number jumpers who will jump with those of us with little to no jumps.
future skydiving goals?: there are so so many. compete at competition, get a coach rating, maybe go for tandem rating/aff rating, become efficient freeflyer, be invited on some of the 'invite only' dives. maybe a larger formation.
suggestinos for new students?: Have fun! enjoy it, relax, and just let things happen. If you think too much about what you are trying to do, it will cause you to tense and not be able to perform, don't think about it, just do it.
most embarrassing moment in freefall or at dz?: luckily, nothing as of yet.
what do you consider your most significant life achievemen?: I see myself as a failure.
did you ever do a tandem?: Nope, I wanted to do it myself, for me.
Ever jump through clouds?: nope, NEVER ohhh loook , over there, some industrial haze!
Ever landed off the DZ? haha, oops. yeah, too many times. my favorite was.. tracking dive, break off, go to do barrol role, get unstable, finally pull, neptune records in saddle at 1400. Instead of landing in the huge dairy field, I decide I don't wan't to have to climb over the barbed wire with my gear, so i pick the small dirt road, that is parallell to the barbed wire, AND landing perpendicular to some power lines in front of me. i managed alright. and got some honks of passers. fun times!
explain yourself in words: trustworthy, fun, sarcastic, relaxed, quiet
Name: Steven Sherman
nickname: Shermanator *most people will blankly stare at you if you refer to me as steven*
birthplace: Anaheim, Ca Martin Luther Hospital.. now adult education center
marital status: In relationship
Occupation: Shipping proccessor
Education: high school diploma, CPhT#62986
pet peeves: a few
hobbies: skydiving, internet, dabble at snowboarding, instrumental music
container: Infinity
Main: Safire2 169
reserv: PD 160
AAD: NOpe
Home DZ: Elsinore
Licenses and ratings: B29289
Total Jumps: 272
Cutaways: 1. i pannicked on line twists
life philosophy: 'It is what it is' and 'It's all good'
most people don't know this about me...:I can play the saxophone, trombone, euphonium (baritone), tuba, percussion, and 'know how' to play the oboe, bassoon, double bass, french horn, and trumpet.
shhh, don't tell anyone: I can come accross as outgoing male shovenist pig, but really, I am a very quiet, shy person, who wants nothing more than a seriouse relationship, and family. there is a side of the 'shermanator' that not many see, and that is the real me.
One jump that stands out the most?: hmmm, nope
what do you like most about the sport?: the people, the friends, and that the rich play with the poor, but social boundries dissapear.
what do you like least about the sport?: politics that I am starting to see, skygods
mentors/heroes?: Mel Curtis, Lou S, instructors who care, the high number jumpers who will jump with those of us with little to no jumps.
future skydiving goals?: there are so so many. compete at competition, get a coach rating, maybe go for tandem rating/aff rating, become efficient freeflyer, be invited on some of the 'invite only' dives. maybe a larger formation.
suggestinos for new students?: Have fun! enjoy it, relax, and just let things happen. If you think too much about what you are trying to do, it will cause you to tense and not be able to perform, don't think about it, just do it.
most embarrassing moment in freefall or at dz?: luckily, nothing as of yet.
what do you consider your most significant life achievemen?: I see myself as a failure.
did you ever do a tandem?: Nope, I wanted to do it myself, for me.
Ever jump through clouds?: nope, NEVER ohhh loook , over there, some industrial haze!
Ever landed off the DZ? haha, oops. yeah, too many times. my favorite was.. tracking dive, break off, go to do barrol role, get unstable, finally pull, neptune records in saddle at 1400. Instead of landing in the huge dairy field, I decide I don't wan't to have to climb over the barbed wire with my gear, so i pick the small dirt road, that is parallell to the barbed wire, AND landing perpendicular to some power lines in front of me. i managed alright. and got some honks of passers. fun times!
explain yourself in words: trustworthy, fun, sarcastic, relaxed, quiet
Monday, April 2, 2007
Elsinore's Best 3-way Team
Once again CarpeGrips holds Elsinore's 3-way title. We had some great 3-way jumps on Saturday. We just need to find a fourth to fill in for Dave until his leg heals. We're thinking about you, Dave, and really missing you.
Sherm and I almost had Chris in a sit (gasp!) on one of our jumps. Chris, we'll get you free flying soon.
On Saturday, I (Cate) finally got to wear my camera. The initial jump with it was a bit hard on my neck during opening. The packer Chris gave me some tips for creating sweet openings. So, my second opening with the camera went much more smoothly. And since the camera was turned on that time, we got some footage to boot.
Chris, you're doing an incredible job with posting our videos. I hope we have many more to post in the future.
Sherm and I almost had Chris in a sit (gasp!) on one of our jumps. Chris, we'll get you free flying soon.
On Saturday, I (Cate) finally got to wear my camera. The initial jump with it was a bit hard on my neck during opening. The packer Chris gave me some tips for creating sweet openings. So, my second opening with the camera went much more smoothly. And since the camera was turned on that time, we got some footage to boot.
Chris, you're doing an incredible job with posting our videos. I hope we have many more to post in the future.
Sunday, April 1, 2007
Friday, March 30, 2007
Wednesday, March 28, 2007
Sunday, March 25, 2007
Saturday, March 24, 2007
Dave Is Feeling Better
Chris spoke with Dave this morning. Dave went through surgery yesterday and increased his exit weight by 5 pins and one plate. He is feeling MUCH better since the surgery, and won't see the doctor again for two more weeks. He plans to return to work April 9.
Dave, we're looking forward to seeing you in the skies again soon!
Dave, we're looking forward to seeing you in the skies again soon!
Friday, March 23, 2007
300
If Athenian King Xerxes were alive today and a skydiver, would he be a belly flyer, or a free flyer?
Leave your vote in a comment below. (BTW - Great movie!)
Tuesday, March 20, 2007
Updates
Dave's Recovery
Chris and Dave spoke today. Dave is feeling better. He has a splint, and will be in surgery later this week. He will get a small plate and a pin installed. He plans to be back at work in April.
Eloy Pictures
Our pictures are in the team photo album (see links below). Video highlights are coming soon...
Chris and Dave spoke today. Dave is feeling better. He has a splint, and will be in surgery later this week. He will get a small plate and a pin installed. He plans to be back at work in April.
Eloy Pictures
Our pictures are in the team photo album (see links below). Video highlights are coming soon...
Monday, March 19, 2007
ELOY - Episode I
The Crack Heard 'Round the World
The team arrived at 4:30am Friday for 2.5 days of jumping. At 8:30, we were under the official Carpe Grips tree gearing up. Dave showed us his new shoes, his others had been worn down and were only good for sliding. Jump #1 goes without a hitch. A clean exit, lots of points, and a gentle glide back to Earth.
Prior to the jump, Chris asked Jack to catch his tandem landing on tape. At about 500ft, Dave jockeyed for position under canopy, and led Chris towards the camera. Dave landed into a slide, hit a little bump, and broke his ankle in two places. He will undergo surgery, and will be ground-borne for at least 10 weeks.
Post a comment here with your best wishes!
Then There Were Three
Carpe Grips Rule #1: The only thing better than a donut in the morning is multiple donuts in the morning.
As Dave was icing his ankle, Cate, Chris and Jack hit the skies for some serious points that included oodles of left and right handed donuts. Carpe Grips, recently Lake Elsinore's top 3-way team, were all business. Fall rates in synch, crowding instead of separation, zero tension in grips, constant eye contact - a work of art.
Family & Friends
Cate was thrilled to see her Sister, Brigette. Brigette was visiting Phoenix from her home in Alaska with husband Brian and handsome sons Conner and Garrett. By the end of the weekend, Brian enjoyed an observer ride in the Twin Otter, and all had enjoyed 4 full minutes of freefall in the tunnel. Wow! Rumor has it that Brian will be in an AFF program soon...
Chris' high-school buddy, Geoff, also came by the DZ and was amazed at how busy the drop zone was. He enjoyed watching the hot-shots land at mach 1, and hung out with the team during their coaching (creepers, video debriefs, dirt dives, etc.).
Multi-Culturalism at its Best
Being the busiest drop zone in the world, Eloy offers a mosaic of diverse nationalities all attracted by the endless 20-minute calls.
Chris resisted the urge to challenge the French and German 4-way teams to a rematch, envisioning an 8-way tracking dive with the French deploying white chutes moments before impact.
Cate caught a brief glimpse of what may have been the Pakistani team. She discussed this halucination, and other global issues, with the Indian military 4-way team on the ride to altitude.
Jack kept his mouth shut and stayed out of trouble.
Of course, the US Team (Team America?) was there representing the imperial power with class and dignity.
Coach Day with Todd
Arizona Airspeed's Todd joined the group at the tunnel on Saturday at 6am. An hour of stretching and review followed by a full 30 minutes of tunnel time and 7 jumps.
With no time for rest, lunch, or cigars, the team creeped, debriefed, dirt-dived, and jumped until 5:30pm. Local jumper, Scott, joined mid-day when Cate left to spend more time with her visiting family.
Todd showed CG the standard, and kept each of us focused on the 2-3 areas for improvement. We jumped new formations with every two jumps, all with challenging exits and fast-paced action.
Cate finished the day with a 6-hour punk-rock concert with her nephews, and Chris and Jack treated themselves to steak and green beer in Tucson.
Coming Home
All good things must come to an end. Chris and Jack made two quick jumps Sunday - one to practice block turns, and another to do some burble work. They traded rigs and Chris enjoyed the two least-violent landings in years with Jack's Sabre 2 170. It looks like Chris has a purchase coming up!
Geoff returned and brought his wife, Shaun. Both are now enthusiastic supporters of the sport and fans of CG, and are expected to be in the tunnel soon. Maybe the start of an Arizona contigent of Carpe Grips?
We all missed our teammate, Shermanator, and hope he can join us on our next visit to Eloy (with a pair of slippery shoes).
Stay Tuned:
Video highlights from Eloy
Updates on Dave's Recovery
The next CG trip to Eloy!
The team arrived at 4:30am Friday for 2.5 days of jumping. At 8:30, we were under the official Carpe Grips tree gearing up. Dave showed us his new shoes, his others had been worn down and were only good for sliding. Jump #1 goes without a hitch. A clean exit, lots of points, and a gentle glide back to Earth.
Prior to the jump, Chris asked Jack to catch his tandem landing on tape. At about 500ft, Dave jockeyed for position under canopy, and led Chris towards the camera. Dave landed into a slide, hit a little bump, and broke his ankle in two places. He will undergo surgery, and will be ground-borne for at least 10 weeks.
Post a comment here with your best wishes!
Then There Were Three
Carpe Grips Rule #1: The only thing better than a donut in the morning is multiple donuts in the morning.
As Dave was icing his ankle, Cate, Chris and Jack hit the skies for some serious points that included oodles of left and right handed donuts. Carpe Grips, recently Lake Elsinore's top 3-way team, were all business. Fall rates in synch, crowding instead of separation, zero tension in grips, constant eye contact - a work of art.
Family & Friends
Cate was thrilled to see her Sister, Brigette. Brigette was visiting Phoenix from her home in Alaska with husband Brian and handsome sons Conner and Garrett. By the end of the weekend, Brian enjoyed an observer ride in the Twin Otter, and all had enjoyed 4 full minutes of freefall in the tunnel. Wow! Rumor has it that Brian will be in an AFF program soon...
Chris' high-school buddy, Geoff, also came by the DZ and was amazed at how busy the drop zone was. He enjoyed watching the hot-shots land at mach 1, and hung out with the team during their coaching (creepers, video debriefs, dirt dives, etc.).
Multi-Culturalism at its Best
Being the busiest drop zone in the world, Eloy offers a mosaic of diverse nationalities all attracted by the endless 20-minute calls.
Chris resisted the urge to challenge the French and German 4-way teams to a rematch, envisioning an 8-way tracking dive with the French deploying white chutes moments before impact.
Cate caught a brief glimpse of what may have been the Pakistani team. She discussed this halucination, and other global issues, with the Indian military 4-way team on the ride to altitude.
Jack kept his mouth shut and stayed out of trouble.
Of course, the US Team (Team America?) was there representing the imperial power with class and dignity.
Coach Day with Todd
Arizona Airspeed's Todd joined the group at the tunnel on Saturday at 6am. An hour of stretching and review followed by a full 30 minutes of tunnel time and 7 jumps.
With no time for rest, lunch, or cigars, the team creeped, debriefed, dirt-dived, and jumped until 5:30pm. Local jumper, Scott, joined mid-day when Cate left to spend more time with her visiting family.
Todd showed CG the standard, and kept each of us focused on the 2-3 areas for improvement. We jumped new formations with every two jumps, all with challenging exits and fast-paced action.
Cate finished the day with a 6-hour punk-rock concert with her nephews, and Chris and Jack treated themselves to steak and green beer in Tucson.
Coming Home
All good things must come to an end. Chris and Jack made two quick jumps Sunday - one to practice block turns, and another to do some burble work. They traded rigs and Chris enjoyed the two least-violent landings in years with Jack's Sabre 2 170. It looks like Chris has a purchase coming up!
Geoff returned and brought his wife, Shaun. Both are now enthusiastic supporters of the sport and fans of CG, and are expected to be in the tunnel soon. Maybe the start of an Arizona contigent of Carpe Grips?
We all missed our teammate, Shermanator, and hope he can join us on our next visit to Eloy (with a pair of slippery shoes).
Stay Tuned:
Video highlights from Eloy
Updates on Dave's Recovery
The next CG trip to Eloy!
Tuesday, March 13, 2007
Sunday, March 11, 2007
Funnel through eight, pull at four five
March 10 was a beautiful day for jumping. CG totaled 7 jumps at Lake Elsinore with Friends of CG Dave S. and Jay rotating in for Sherman and Chris on several jumps. More Friends of CG, Dawn and Zach, came out to watch and show their support. See our photo album for pictures.
The Bow. That dastardly Bow. CG continues to struggle with the Bow exit, but give them credit for pursuing perfection. It would be easier to change exits and live in denial. A month ago, the team couldn't make it work. Saturday, they made successful, yet sloppy, Bow exits 5 out of six attempts. We know it is timing, it will take a team effort to correct, and we see improvement along the way. Stay tuned for tales of perfect Bow exits followed by two more points on the hill...
Other events and lessons from Saturday: Everyone on the DZ likes the team name except one, who said it was "gay", Cate prefers "Cate" over "Sweetie", the team loves Cheezit crackers (sponsorship and orange jump suits coming soon), high winds means less dirt on Chris' jump suit, and Dave has discovered he can maximize his cost:freefall ratio by pulling low.
Last - CG has proposed a bet with the other 4-way team that has formed at the DZ. All Friends of CG, that team has a bright future. The bet: dinner for the higher placed team in the May CASL tournament. No response yet. We'll add a link to their site just as soon as they come up with a team name that isn't, well, gay.
Tune in next week for Tales From Eloy: Episode I.
Picture of the day:
Comments anyone?
The Bow. That dastardly Bow. CG continues to struggle with the Bow exit, but give them credit for pursuing perfection. It would be easier to change exits and live in denial. A month ago, the team couldn't make it work. Saturday, they made successful, yet sloppy, Bow exits 5 out of six attempts. We know it is timing, it will take a team effort to correct, and we see improvement along the way. Stay tuned for tales of perfect Bow exits followed by two more points on the hill...
Other events and lessons from Saturday: Everyone on the DZ likes the team name except one, who said it was "gay", Cate prefers "Cate" over "Sweetie", the team loves Cheezit crackers (sponsorship and orange jump suits coming soon), high winds means less dirt on Chris' jump suit, and Dave has discovered he can maximize his cost:freefall ratio by pulling low.
Last - CG has proposed a bet with the other 4-way team that has formed at the DZ. All Friends of CG, that team has a bright future. The bet: dinner for the higher placed team in the May CASL tournament. No response yet. We'll add a link to their site just as soon as they come up with a team name that isn't, well, gay.
Tune in next week for Tales From Eloy: Episode I.
Picture of the day:
Comments anyone?
Monday, March 5, 2007
Wednesday, February 28, 2007
Carpe Grips now on myspace
I was bored today, and decided to make a myspace page. The content is dry, but what do you expect for making something in 10 minutes? CLICK HERE
If you don't like the idea of being on myspace, just let me know and i will delete it.
ps. I am doing this as a test post, to see if i signed up correctly
If you don't like the idea of being on myspace, just let me know and i will delete it.
ps. I am doing this as a test post, to see if i signed up correctly
Monday, February 26, 2007
Our First Blog Post
Carpe Grips is going online tonight! I just created our blog account, and also reserved the domain name. Our cheesy (and temporary) one-page web site should go live within 24 hours.
Google's services rule. We have a team calendar, team photo album, email, document(s), and this blog - all free from Google. We'll be able to post our team videos to our Google account too, and will make top videos available in future blog posts.
Now we need a team logo!
The team jumped this last Saturday, Feb 24, 2007. Dave, Cate, Chris, and Sherman made 7 jumps as a team, with Jack joining us for a dancing spider on one jump. The team is rapidly entering the 'fine tuning' stage of 4-way teams, and we hope to compete this summer in at least one tournament.
Check back often to catch-up on the latest team developments.
Google's services rule. We have a team calendar, team photo album, email, document(s), and this blog - all free from Google. We'll be able to post our team videos to our Google account too, and will make top videos available in future blog posts.
Now we need a team logo!
The team jumped this last Saturday, Feb 24, 2007. Dave, Cate, Chris, and Sherman made 7 jumps as a team, with Jack joining us for a dancing spider on one jump. The team is rapidly entering the 'fine tuning' stage of 4-way teams, and we hope to compete this summer in at least one tournament.
Check back often to catch-up on the latest team developments.
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