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Billvon: Does that thing slow down for jumprun???? Bill Cole D-41

i class up to 20,000 as a "high" jump, but over 30,000 as HALO in between....its a high jump and getting close to HALO. In reality.... Call 23000 whatever makes you feel good. Bill Cole D-41

Sorry to hear you are leaving. I too, have lost many friends jumping....16 at one time, and I know its hard to sometimes carry on. I hope you keep well, and dont forget to look up once in awhile. The sky is always your 2nd home...and you can return if you want, and I for one, would be happy to hear that you did. Meanwhile, take good care, and God bless you wherever you go, whatever you do. Thanks for taking the time to say good bye.... Bill Cole D-41

PM me rick....better than on the forum

sure rick...whats to chat about this evening???

I guess I stand corrected...but you're both COOL in my book Bill

He is COOL only because he has a COOL DAD. You are a lucky man, Jack..God Bless Bill Cole

PM sent @ dropzone.com Bill Cole

I wish you all the very best....blue skies, small white clouds to fall through, and safe soft landings. God's blessings on you and your country. Bill Cole D-41

If you are talking about Mike Swain, the videographer in Florida, PM me and I'll give you his E mail address. Bill Cole D-41

HAPPY BIRTHDAY BETSY and have a great day. best wishes Bill Cole

Using E thread one must remember it is nylon, which will be subject to any high speed needle use, causing friction, heat, and your thread will break. Try to use the machine (whichever one you have) by sewing in small lengths (maybe 6 to 10 inches at a time) of stitching, then stop, then sew again. That "stop" allows a quick cooling of the needle, and is less likely to heat and break your thread. I used a Singer machine to repair parachutes and hot air balloons for years, and they serve well. I once tore a balloon from the top lateral band to the lower lateral band....what a sewing job that was...up and down the entire balloon several times. Bill Cole D-41

WOW.....I could tell you what we had back in the 1940s....but at my age, i'd be dead before I got finished.LOL But then, you're only as old as you feel....which means I have another 50 or more years left HMMMMMM Bill Cole D-41

Shari: Happy birthday to you Happy birthday to you Happy birthday dear Shari Your husband said to tell you. Life begins at 40 darlin....have a great day Bill Cole -41

Take a bottle of water and watych how the water reacts to a fasty drop away. Bill Cole

I have never tasted beer or smoked a single cigarette in my entire life. Bill Cole

Rick: I am very sorry to hear about your loss. Stay strong friend, and keep your eyes skyward...you may see him smiling at you. I sympathize with you for your loss. Bill Cole

Thats the way....you are on the road with a good start. Congratulations....and you have the whole summer ahead of you. Fantastic Bill Cole D-41

Ive been to the : United States of Ohio The United States of America The UNTIED States of Canada (its just a matter of time before the USA owns Canada anyhow) Ecuador and will soon visit the United States of Missouri "Cant wait for the month of June to roll around." Bill Cole D-41

I do not see the revelance in your comment about helmets and technology. Back in 1964, at the AGM of CSPA, there was a big discussion about helmets. The big song then was " If you have a $10.00 head wear a $10.00 helmet" Ive jumped without one many times, and the big head of hair I "used to have" has all blown away.. SOB SOB. I wear one now, to save what little hair is left. I did have one nasty crack while wearing a helmet as I collided with another jumper during a demo jump. If we hadnt had helmets, we would have had headaches...biggies at that. The main resons for helmets back then was because the connectror links could give you quite a crack on the skull as your rig deployed. It was also to save your noggin from hitting rocks or anything hard on landing....if you didnt do standups. As for a Cypress, I have never worn any AAD, and never would. If there was one on a rig I was using, Id have it turned off. Sometimes I dont wear an altimeter either. Sometimes I wear an altimeter that doesnt work too well, its window dressing. The rules say you have to wear an altimeter...it doesnt say it has to work. I can pull on someone else...or eyeball it. I always obey DZ rules and open where they say I have to....but if allowed, then I pick my spot. As long as its above ground. Im comfortable with that...but I do obey DZ rules SOB SOB. I dont see the connection between tech and helmets used back in the other days. Bill Cole D-41

Amazon: you are amazing...I would be most pleased to sign your log book anytime...anywhere. I dont know if you'll be at Rantoul, but I hope so. Kindest regards, Bill Cole D-41

One other thing I admire about the "American Way" is the generosity of the USA to ANY country in the world when there is a disaster, flood, earthquake, ANTHING. The USA is always the first one in with aid, and the last one out, with no thanks given by the country in need. Yet the USA still goes back again and again with more aid...more money...more relief...more effort...more of anything they have. The USA is ridiculed by almost every other country, and yet the USA still jumps right in to help. A good example, bailing France out of two wars with their now good friends, the germans, both of those countries failing to support anything the USA does. God Bless the USA. Bill Cole D-41

I think the greatest simple pleasure I have, is watching the thousands of ducks and geese as they fly around here. This is especially interesting when they come in for landing. The geese do what is known as Whiffling, and roll onto their side while gliding in, thus dropping about 6 to 10 feet, before leveling off again. Its their way of losing altitude fast. The ducks stop flapping their wings, and tip the ends down, sometimes wobbling side to side, losing altitude fast. Its a real air show and I'll stop my car anytime anywhere to watch it. Bill Cole D-41

what the heck Sunshine....I'll say it to you even if you dont sneeze BLESS YOU Bill Cole

Give it all away...maybe keep 50 grand for groceries. Bill Cole D-41