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Client Feedback 2007

Tandem at Toogoolawah
By Kate Banaszek on 05/11/2007

A big thank you to Travis and Steve. Travis, without your support, guidance and knowledge this would not have been possible. Sorry bout the landing. Steve thanks so much for the fantastic dvd that accompanied the jump, the soundtrack and effects make the whole thing that bit more special. Would also like to say thanks to those on the plane that sang happy birthday to me you all contributed to make the day one to remember. Wow it was an experience that is truly hard to explain. Thank you all.
Kate

1st Tandem dive.
By Josh Toohey on 26/10/2007

Just a huge thanks to all the guys up at Coolum especially Luke and Diane for there great hospitality. I had a mind blowing time and cant wait to learn to jump solo. Thanks heaps and look forward to seeing you all in the future.
Cheeers.

Tandem @ Coolum
By Paul & Caroline Donaghy on 16/10/2007

To Di, Gus and Steve
Thanks for the most fantastic time! We cant believe just how awesome the whole experience was. From the beginning with Di doing her darndest to organise it all (manifesto magic!!), right down to landing at Coolum it was, dare I say it again....AWESOME!!!
Complete faith in all you guys do, we highly recommend it to everyone.
Cheers,
Paul & Caroline
Tassie

AFF Sep 07
By Adam Mongan on 27/09/2007

AFF completed and need to say a few tks!! MASSIVE high five to Belgy. Always gave the time to stop and speak.Dumb questions, opinions, questions that i asked 3 or 4 times he always had time to answer, first thing in the morning in the middle of breakfast or halfway thru a pack.Calm, patient and realible....just a bit wrap mate THANKS HEAPS!! Pete for coming along for the ride 100%committed. Too many to name..everyone on the Learning curve helped me out credit to all of you. Rodney and staff for all there professionallism!! Motzi for my first.Koppell for being Koppell. Another one dragged in to the brotherhood..Diving for Life!!! Crikey...you my friend have got it, keep up the good work!!
Stop thinking about it and dive out @ T'Goolawah..Anthony has it into the wind always!!!!

tandem at coolum
By darren johnson on 16/08/2007

The whole package was worth every cent. Macca obviously loves to share this awesome experience with first time jumpers. Good on ya mate. The scenery was fantastic.the free fall was liberating. the chute opening was easy.The landing was gentle I,ve watched the dvd five times already .

why wouldn,t you skydive ramblers. Thanks heaps to all envolved

Sky Dive
By Eimear Enright on 30/07/2007

I would like to say that I done my Skydive on the 29/07/2007,i have to say it was BRILLANT,an unreal experience,the staff were really friendly lovely to talk to....I was really really really nervous and the skydiver that was with me was just brillant...Without a Doubt I would reccommend Ramblers to anyone.

The best experience i have had so far on my journeys here in Aussie.

Thanks very much guys
Eimear Enright Kerry Ireland

Skysisters Feedback
By Richard Dale on 27/07/2007

I would like to say that I thought the Skysisters Symposium 2007 was very well organised and an excellent event in skydiving, unfortunately I was only there for Saturday afternoon and a part of Sunday so I did not really take part in the event to comment further. However from what I saw I was very impressed and thought that once again Susie and everyone at Ramblers did an excellent job in putting together the event along with highlighting and raising the profile of skydiving to the media i.e TV and the Courier Mail.

I have only been skydiving for less than a year but have always been impressed by the professionalism,support and events that are run at Ramblers.

Cheers
Richard

AFF comeback!!
By Martin McKenzie on 16/07/2007

Can't say thanks enough about everything that's gone on since I've come back for my AFF course.
The training has been fantastic (thanks Peter & Koppel), the attention to saftey and all the detail has been amazing - borderline OCD but I'd prefer that!!.
The people, facilities, encouragement and atmosphere of the place is easy to like.
I'm looking forward to more wind up my nose.

Best wishes!

Skysisters Appreciation Awards
By Tom Clark on 02/07/2007

Hey susie,

Well the uk sucks. It's been raining here for the last 10 days causing floods that would make noah shit his pants. Good news is that I booked my flight back to Oz yesterday and am going to be back for the September learning curve. I was blubbing like a baby when I left Toogs, it's a really special place you guys have got there. A sentiment I have heard over and over again when I talk about Ramblers to those that have been there. Crabs says hi by the way he's planning on coming back for 08 nox with his world champion girlfriend. So I got my mug in the norgie mag, cool. I got my certificate from SS2, thanks alot, I've never had anything like that from any boogie ever, another testament to how much you aussies rock. Say hi to Wayne for me and all the peeps at toogs. See you all soon.

Blue skies

Tom x

LCC June 07
By Rowey on 11/06/2007

Hi Susie,

Just wanted to say a BIG Thanks to you and Ramblers DZ for the outstanding week I had
for the LCC.

I learnt so much from the week in alot of aspects. Special thanks to Belgie for some great training
and helping us get our STAR Crest. Also thanks to all the instructors for their time.

Food was great !! very friendly DZ. I know the 3 of us from Forbes DZ are already planning the next one
and we are also hoping to drag more along next time..... !!

Keep up the great work and all the best !!

thanks heaps
Rowey

WDPC

Skysisters - Sponsors Appreciation Awards
By Grant Ball - Waycool Industries on 07/06/2007

Hey Susie,

Thanks for the package that you sent us about the sponsorship, that’s a really good thing to do and sponsors REALLY need to feel appreciated well after any support is given. It’s also a good idea to tell people to mention your event when purchasing from sponsoring suppliers, this is another great way to ensure continued support.

Just some ideas….

Kind regards,
Grant Ball.

skydive
By Karma Anderson on 02/06/2007

hey, thanx for the great jump yesterday, i dont think i will ever do any that could better that, it was unreal.

Totally Wild
By Douggs on 31/05/2007

Hey buddy,
Just saw your segment on totally wild,
You came across great, a very positive article.
It wasn't what im used to seeing on aussie tv,
Nice one
douggs

tandem birthday jump
By Garry Collins on 25/05/2007

i would like to thank ramblers and especially Erin for unforgettable 30th birthday what an awesome experience i will be back!

Skysisters on TV this morning
By Juby, Richy on 09/05/2007

Wow, I woz actually home to watch it, you gals RAWKED!!!!

Go Skysisters....I hope to get to one before my time is up, hehe

Light

JubesXXX

Skysisters on TV this morning
By Mitch McMartin on 09/05/2007

Hey Susie,

Just saw it on the tv nice work well done for the girls and all in the sport
great work...

Mitch

Skysisters NEWS
By Jack Surawski on 09/05/2007

Hi susie,

How are you doing? I hope I left every thing in order.
Congratulations on a excellent job organising the event. The most professionally run boogie as far as organisation I have been part of to date. Awesome. Say hi to Wayne and take care.

Thank you

Jack

Skysisters on TV...
By Arianna Park on 08/05/2007

Hi Susie,
I'd like to take this opportunity to thank you for hosting such a great
boogie. Skysisters had the best vibe I have ever had the pleasure to partake
in and I did the best flying of my (short) skydiving life. I never thought
that jumping in an atmosphere dominated by women would make such a
difference but indeed, it was all for the better (and the planes smelled
better and were less crowded).

This boogie came at an especially important time for me since I was
beginning to consider quitting the sport. No more of that nonsense! Can't
wait for the weekend and blue skies!

I have a very vague idea of how hard you worked to organize this boogie and
thank you for your vision and effort. Please convey my sentiments to the
rest of the Ramblers organization. Hope to make it back to your dz soon!

Cheers,
Arianna Park

Skysisters
By Shani Darling on 07/05/2007

Hi Susie

Just wanted to thank you for the wonderful time i had at skysisters and for all your hard work. I also wanted to let you know that the bag of goodies Suzie gave you at the ball were from all the girls at skysisters as they all put in for the gift as did Suzie. Once again thank you for everything and thank everyone there for their efforts and looking after my car (which should be gone by now i hope)

Shani

Skysisters, world record holders
By Linn Mikkelborg on 06/05/2007

Hei Susie,

WOW! Finally landed after an AWESOME week at Skysisters -what can I say? Thank you for a great boogie!!!

I didn't do ONE jump without learning something and landing with a great, big smile (apart from a couple...but I DID learn heaps from my f*** ups ;-D ). The load organisers and coaches were great (Erica is a GREAT coach and knows exactly what to say for us/me to learn + she's a super-cool chic). Did an AWESOME canopy handling jump with Robbie McMillan, I can't believe how much I learned from that jump!!!

The slaves to the Sisters -what an excellent idea, and what a great job they did, wouldn't have been the same without them...

World Record holders, hey Susie? We've been on the news all over, and I've been a b-celebrity in Norway the last week, journalist's been phoning up doing interviews -unreal! I'm not even allowed to jump my wingsuit in Norway yet as there's a 500-jumps limit, HAHA :-)

The ball was wicked! I had sooo much fun and we all looked soooo beautiful after a week in jumpsuits and dust.

Thanks again Susie and everyone else who contributed to making Skysisters 2007 a success, I can't wait for the next one! Heard a rumour that it will not be another Skysisters in 4 years, I really hope his is not true....!

See you soon, chickie :-)

Blue skies and long flights

Linny

Skysisters
By Lesley Gale on 04/05/2007

Hey Susie!

Just wanted to congratulate you on a superbly run event where I could see
one of the many things we have in common is that you really care. This was
an event run for the good of the sisters (and bruvvas) and that shows what a
special person you are as well as making for a top time for all. I didn't
hear a single negative comment all week and I heard a helluva lot of good
ones. All the firsts, triumphant faces and beaming smiles spoke for
themselves :)

Also, you have a wonderful drop zone, fantastic layout, chill vibe, super
efficient and professional staff and very safely run. Please pass on my
thanks and congratulations to everyone. Your place became even more amazing
when Wayne said it was but one house when he first started there. Speaking
of Wayne - well! You deserve someone really super special and you sure have
it there!

I would have emailed before but it's taken me this long to recover!! I have
some funny very dodgy photos of Macca and a few other mad people, will fire
them off when I get a chance. I know I'll visit you again, let me know if
you'd like another yellow pommie organiser for Equinox, if not no dramas, I
will most probably come and be a happy customer.

Huge hugs to you girl and my congrats again on your success, if I can make
people half as happy next week at Brit Chicks I'll be doing good

Love, x
Lesley

Skysisters Symposium 2007
By Jill Grantham on 02/05/2007

Hi Susie,

I wanted to write and thank you and the girls for your innovation, determination, passion and effort which lead to Skysisters 2007. I previously have been hesitant to attend boogies, due to anxiety of leaving my comfort zone, but skysisters offered a supportive environment which allivated that worry. The last week has been more than a boogie to me, I have conquered many of my fears, in jumping and I have also learnt a lot about myself as a person, ie I didn’t know I had the determination to do some things like crw, skysurf or jump without cat J, also I found out I don’t mind being a dork as long as It’s funny, heheh. I don’t think I would have been able to do this in another environment with the same level of comfort that was at skysisters. Congratulations on a fantastic event and thank you for everything that you put in to make it happen.

Cheers
Jill

Skysisters Symposium 2007
By Jane Mattingly on 01/05/2007

Hi Susie

I just want to congratulate you on an awesome job you have done to organise
the week that was Skysisters 2. I had such a wicked time as I know others
did too. Well done Susie your a legend!

The ball was fantastic, a great way to end the week. So good that I slept
in & missed the bus to the airport & had to wake Cecillia up & get her to
give me a lift. We got there just in time for me to check in & quickly run
upstairs and board the plane. Phew - that was close. So I didn't get a
chance to say goodbye to anyone. So thank-you again for inviting me. I had
an absolutely awesome time, it was great catching up with old friends and
making new ones.

I must admit I feel very sad now it is all over & I've got the post boogie
blues already. Its hard to adjust to the real world after such an amazing
week.

Anyway I hope you are able to relax a bit now it is all over. You did an
outstanding job Susie & made many of us sisters very happy. Well done
possum!!

Take Care & keep in touch

Love Jane

Skysisters Symposium 2007
By Jules McConnel on 30/04/2007

Hi Susie,

Thanks again for an awesome boogie, I had a great time, it was such an awesome vibe - thanks to all your hard work of putting it together. I've spoken to heaps of people who just had a ball, and said it is the best boogie ever because of the vibe - not so much testosterone, and lots of fun playing slave/master game (from boys and girls I've heard this!)

Thanks again, skysisters rock!

Jules

Skysisters
By Helen Bigland on 30/04/2007

Susie

I'm back home now dealing with aching muscles and post-boogie blues. But just wanted to let you know I had a ball and massive thanks to you for organising such a great week. The coaches were on the whole really great and I learnt plenty. Plus I got to jump from a Tiger Moth!

Catering was fantastic (I'll have to get Toots to lift her game!), DZ facilities were great, load organisers were putting together some really fun stuff, manifest coped admirably. No complaints anywhere! I'm really looking forward to getting my DVD's so I can watch the day tapes again, what a great job all the boys did with them. I'll make sure the WA girls see them so they can't get their backsides over there for next time!

I'm sure its been damned hard work putting this all together but it was worth it, for me anyway :o) thanks for organising!

Helen

Skysisters
By Andy C. Jowett on 23/04/2007

Hi Susie,

I really enjoyed flying my helicopter at Ramblers on the weekend.
My adrenalin is still pumping on monday morning!

Sorry I had to let a couple of jumpers down on sunday afternoon but I was concerned about my fuel for my return trip to Archerfield. I arrived home with 40 litres (and 40minutes) but its quite hard to judge what I had to start with within 20 litres...

My website http://www.airdisplay.com.au

Andy

CRW Record
By Hislop Family on 23/03/2007

I just want to say congratulations to all involved in the successful record done at ramblers yesterday. It is nice that you finally got it. I am glad it was a safe but successful week.

Tandem at Toogoolawah
By Chandramouli Sonti on 14/03/2007

SPEECHLESS!!! Skydive has been the wildest thing I ever did in my life. I now know what it is to soar like a bird. I just can't wait to come back to Brisbane.

Thanks a ton,
Chandramouli Sonti
Mumbai, India.
Skydive date: 28.01.2007

fantastic
By Anthony Symonds on 26/02/2007

Wow, how fantastic was my first tandem jump today? Best thing I've ever done...and quite suprised myself as I normally get so nervous about new stuff! I will definitely have to do this again in England when I get home.
Big thanks to all the staff at Toogoolawah. You guys rock. Everyone was so friendly and encouraging, I shall treasure the dvd forever.
Thanks again
Tony


 

Castaway Cove - "Birds Eye View" Getaway Package
By Carla Biacchessi, Scarborough Qld on 12/01/2009

Castaway Cove - "Birds Eye View" Getaway Package
http://www.castawaycove.com.au

Good Morning Glen and Annemarie

The accommodation was beautiful and amazingly keeped.

Just some feedback on our holiday.

It has been an amazing time. We thank Castaway for the possibility to combine accommodation with the adventure package that our family has experienced.

I have appreciated all efforts also by the Skydiving company Ramblers (Dan and Gus, Dave and Sarah) to make sure that my son and daughter had a memorable experience. The rockclimbing has been a challenge but Stan made sure that all was safe and has been a great guide.

I would recommend Castaway to anybody with teeenagers who would like a little adventure in their holidays.
Carla Scarborough Qld

You guys rock!
By Jackie & Glenn on 08/01/2009

Just making a note once again, of how greatful we are for the excellent service you provided.
We had such an amazing time that no doubt we will remember for many years to come.
Gus & Darren you are truly fantastic at what you do, making the experience enjoyable and unforgetable. Thanks to all of the team at Ramblers; Mac and Sarah included.
All the best for the future, hope to see you again some day :)
Cheers!

Nox 08 : so great time !
By Sandrine and Stephan on 16/11/2008

Looking at the DVD, thinking again at all those new friends, all the jumps (all good ones) and....counting the days to see you again, Ali and Macca and every member of that extraordinary team ! Yeap !

Thanks
By Andres Pena on 14/11/2008

Hey Guys, just wanted to thank you all for the wonderful hospitality and for the really nice time I had while visiting your DZ.

I also want to thank Pete for the very useful Freefly coaching jumps we had... I feel much better now in my HeadDown!!! Thanks Peter

Look forward to see you again in a couple of months

Andres

thanks mate - Equinox Boogie 2008
By Douglas Mickle on 21/10/2008

To: dave@ramblers.com.au

Hey mate, just a quick note to say thanks for a fabulous Nox boogie. I had the best time of my life.

It’s funny to think that the first time I came to Ramblers for the Freefly boogie, we did a jump together that turned out to be more Atmonauti then Headdown. I remember it well as it was my 100thjump and still have the mental picture of back tracking after you. We were the original Atmonauti pilots.

Have fun,
Douglas

Equinox Boogie 2008
By Anna, Tanguy, Camille, and Emma on 20/10/2008

Hello

All the new caledonian thanks you very much for this boogie which was beautiful,we are all full of memories !!!Special thanks to the staff very nice, at the manifest,all packers,kitchen,and you Ali for your kindness and welcoming!!
stay like you are a very friendly team!

Best regards
see you later
anna,tanguy,camille and emma

Thanks
By Aleesha Williamson on 28/08/2008

Hey guys thankyou all for an amazing weekend in Moura. I had an awesome experience and can't wait to go again!! I have recieved my dvd and will definately enjoy watching it over again and again. LOL.
However shocking it is to see your cheeks flapping in the wind LOL.

Thanks again, hope to see you next year.
aleesha

Goodbye Ramblers and Toogoolawah
By John Hillam on 17/06/2008

Goodbye Ramblers and Toogoolawah

It's funny how some places leave an impression on you. This has been one of those places for me. I will not miss the trips to the loo in the middle of the night - though I did get a fantastic view of the stars and the milky way. I will not miss the cold of the caravan in the last couple of nights. I will however miss the people, Sarah and Gus, Rodney, Macca, Al, Harvey (the backs healing up now!!), Dave (monkey), Lynette and her mom at the video shop where I sent all of my e-mails from, plus other too numerous to mention (you who know me know what I am like with names).

Toogoolawah and the general area are just so down to earth, with some beautiful scenery and a much better pace of life - as for the Ramblers Skydive, I and most other skydivers could not ask for more.

One final thing before I close, the local radio station Valley FM 95.9 fm is run by Anna Wheildon, Anna used to work for the BBC. I met Anna and her husband Ken a few days before I left, Anna was kind enough to allow me a live interview on her radio programme (12/6). It allowed me to talk about my journey and the charity NACC - this is the first time I have been in a radio studio - it seemed to go OK and I was thankful to be able to talk about Colitis and Crohns disease and the aims of NACC. I am a bit behind in writing this as Internet access has taken me a while to sort out.

john 18/6 - http://www.roundtheworldskydive.blogspot.com/2008/06/goodbye-ramblers-and-toogoolawah.html

THANKYOU ALL SO VERY MUCH!!!!
By Vashti Jamieson on 12/03/2008

Hello my name is Vashti, I ues a wheel chair to get around.
I have been on 2 FANTASTIC,WONDERFUL,BEAUTIFUL TANDEM SKY DIVES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.
The first jump was with Dave McEvoy and the 2nd one was with Andrew,I would just like to say A BIG THANKYOU TO YOU BOTH,for making my jumps 2 things that I WILL NEVER EVER FORGET!
Well now I am HOOKED! AND I CAN NOT WAIT TILL THE NEXT JUMP!
Thank you once again,Vashti
 

Qualified Cat 8
By Kevin Coffey on 18/02/2008

Hi
Thanks again for letting me jump. Excellent training and a fantastic day back on the 23 Dec. Great momories and video.
Just to let you know I got qualified today.
All the best for 2008.

Kevin Coffey.
 

Totally Wild
By Kirsten Souvlis, Network 10 on 08/02/2008

Hi Susie,

I'm just writing to say a huge thank you to you and the whole Skydive Ramblers team for accommodating the crew yesterday. I know it takes a lot of time and energy to set up and film with us and we really appreciate your effort. The stories will be absolutely fantastic and the crew had a terrific day. Thank you also for all of the vision with which you supplied us. It will come in very handy!

The stories should air around April/May. We will definitely contact you 2 weeks before they go to air. Due to the fact that we have so much content we produce, we are normally unable to supply DVD copies of the stories. However, we are most definitely willing to make an exception for you! When you receive your notification of air date email, please contact me. This means that I can go ahead with the dub.

Thanks once again Susie. Have a terrific weekend and please don't hesitate to contact me if you have any story ideas for Totally Wild!

Kind regards,

Kristen

Kristen Souvlis
Production Coordinator, Totally Wild

Network Ten
Sir Samuel Griffith Drive , Mount Coot-tha QLD 4066 , Australia
Telephone +61 7 3214 1053 . Facsimile +61 7 3214 1066

ksouvlis@networkten.com.au
www.ten.com.au

Thanks
By Anthony Power on 30/01/2008

Four of us went for a tandem skydive on Australia Day Saturday 26th January 2008 to celebrate a mate's birthday.
I'd just like to say thanks to my instructor Erin and the other blokes for an entertaining and professional jump and for one hell of a ride.
The DVD was superb...my 3-year-old boy has already watched it half a dozen times and now thinks his daddy can fly!
Cheers,
Anthony Power

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