quade 4 #1 March 20, 2004 http://www.rapidcityjournal.com/articles/2004/03/19/ap/Entertainment/d81dkmc00.txt Quote Former President Bush to Skydive DALLAS - Former President George Bush hasn't had enough air time yet. For his 80th birthday, he's planning his third skydiving feat since 1997 _ and fourth jump ever. The ex-president also plans a party in College Station on June 12 (his birthday) and June 13 so friends and admirers can watch the next leap. Tickets will be sold, with prices beginning at $100 and the proceeds going to charity. A Navy pilot during World War II, Bush made a jump at age 72, fulfilling a promise he made after bailing from a crippled plane during the military conflict. He'd vowed to skydive again just for fun. In 1999, Bush marked his 75th birthday by jumping from an airplane. "Clearly, after his first jump, I think he was hooked," Chris Needels, executive director of the U.S. Parachute Association and staff member on Bush's National Security Council, told The Dallas Morning News for Friday's editions. Bush was decorated for heroism after his plane was shot down over the Pacific Ocean during World War II. That was also his first jump _ into the Pacific Ocean on Sept. 2, 1944, when he bailed out of his torpedo bomber after it was disabled by Japanese fire. Needels said an 86-year-old member in his group has made 100 jumps a year. quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DShiznit 0 #2 March 20, 2004 So did Aggie Dave talk him in to "coming on down" to Aggieland? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riggerrob 643 #3 March 20, 2004 I hereby volunteer to pack Geroge Bush's reserve - again. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tbrown 26 #4 March 20, 2004 As much as I don't like the guy's politics, I think it's great that anyone gets out and skydives - Bush included. Hell, if I picked my jumping friends for their politics - I wouldn't have any ! I just wonder why he doesn't buy a rig and get his A license - he'd always have 4 people ready for a load, if you don't mind his friends wearing black jumpsuits, sunglasses, and a wire in their ear... Your humble servant.....Professor Gravity ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pccoder 0 #5 March 20, 2004 That's really cool that even people that are at the top of the social order (jeez did I actually say that) don't sway from this wonderful event in which we all take part. PcCoder.net Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #6 March 21, 2004 QuoteI hereby volunteer to pack Geroge Bush's reserve - again Todd Spillers already did a respect and repack a few months ago (yeah i know its out of date now) as the first step. They took the rig to the Bush Library for a press confrence, showing how it worked and such to all the worthless...I mean, the media.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #7 March 21, 2004 QuoteI just wonder why he doesn't buy a rig and get his A license Well, supposedly Barbara has stated that this IS his last jump, and well, I think when that women tells you something, you end up listening.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piisfish 140 #8 March 21, 2004 do we know if he is doing a tandem ?? solo ? AFF ??? Static line maybe ?? maybe I skipped the line where it is written. great to see people that age having th ewill to do it again.scissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #9 March 21, 2004 He's doing another AFF jump. The Golden Knights are the ones conduction the jump, SD Aggieland should be showing support as needed on the ground or what ever they need. All the real details are still really up in the air, since the GKs haven't even had their planning meeting yet, which is set for another week or two. Oh, the jump will take place at the Bush Library, which is on the Texas A&M University campus in College Station, TX. What's really cool, is the retired Col. that runs the library is a jumper as well.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piisfish 140 #10 March 21, 2004 QuoteHe's doing another AFF jump. that's just incredible. Congrats Mr Bush (senior)scissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
christelsabine 1 #11 March 21, 2004 Pls enlighten me: Bush (41) To Make Skydive On His 80th Birthday June 14, 2004 ... what does this mean "(41)"?? : he's aged fourtyone, he is Bush No. 41.. How do i have to understand that? thx for explanations dudeist skydiver # 3105 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
christelsabine 1 #12 March 21, 2004 dudeist skydiver # 3105 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TomAiello 26 #13 March 21, 2004 Quotewhat does this mean "(41)"?? : He was the 41st President of the United States.-- Tom Aiello Tom@SnakeRiverBASE.com SnakeRiverBASE.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
christelsabine 1 #14 March 21, 2004 OK, understand. as usually we do not "count" our presidents -at school, we've got to learn that but, later usually forget - it was not coming into my mind immediately. thx dudeist skydiver # 3105 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TomAiello 26 #15 March 21, 2004 We don't usually see press releases with the number in them, either. I think in this one it was probably an attempt to differentiate him from his son, Bush (43), the current president.-- Tom Aiello Tom@SnakeRiverBASE.com SnakeRiverBASE.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piisfish 140 #16 March 21, 2004 well they could say senior/junior, or GB/GWB, or Mister President/Dabbeliou I still find it really impressive that a 80 year old man goes for an AFF jump.scissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Raefordite 0 #17 March 21, 2004 Yep, we are all excited for G. Bush, the Golden Knights, the facilities he will be at and the positive press for our sport. G.Bush will be at Fort Bragg as the guest speaker in May for the dedication ceremonies of the new Golden Knight Complex. I'm hoping to attend to get to hear him speak again. I had the opportunity to hear him speak at the PIA Symposium where he told his story of his first jump (military bail out), and again hear him at the Golden Knights Reunion tell the story of his second jump (AFF). An excellent speaker. And yes, he did buy his case of beer for his "Firsts." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adamUK 3 #18 March 21, 2004 So will he be doing AFF level 2? At this rate he will get onto his consolidations by about 2029. . Bummer if he has to repeat a level Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
christelsabine 1 #19 March 21, 2004 AFF level 2? with a radio? and his bodyguards ?? dudeist skydiver # 3105 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tbrown 26 #20 March 22, 2004 QuoteQuoteI just wonder why he doesn't buy a rig and get his A license Well, supposedly Barbara has stated that this IS his last jump, and well, I think when that women tells you something, you end up listening. I guess so, after all, she IS on the dollar bill... Your humble servant.....Professor Gravity ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
