As of this evening there were still pieces of the blue parachute available, including the center ring. Some of the pieces had starting bids of only $9.99. I won bids on three pieces today...should have them by middle of next week.
I remember riding the Texas Chute Out the year it opened. I was 13. then taking my own kids on it when they were tall enough (they are in their 20's now). Having these pieces is most definitely a nostalgia thing for me.