chuteless 1 #1 May 29, 2012 I made my first jump at the Baldwin Dropzone on Sunday August 5th 1962, and I will make my final / last jump on Sunday August 5th 2012, 50 years later, to the very day. At the same time, my two daughters Donna and Crystal will be making their first jump, a tandem. I expect to fly alongside either or both of them for a few seconds. It should be a real fun day. Bill Cole D-41 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fergs 0 #2 May 29, 2012 Total respect from Australia, Bill. You rock always! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,456 #3 May 29, 2012 That's awesome. I hope you have spectacular weather to cooperate with a great plan. Wendy P.There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyjumpenfool 2 #4 May 29, 2012 QuoteI made my first jump at the Baldwin Dropzone on Sunday August 5th 1962, and I will make my final / last jump on Sunday August 5th 2012, 50 years later, to the very day. At the same time, my two daughters Donna and Crystal will be making their first jump, a tandem. I expect to fly alongside either or both of them for a few seconds. It should be a real fun day. Bill Cole D-41 Baldwin Wisconsin?Birdshit & Fools Productions "Son, only two things fall from the sky." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pchapman 279 #5 May 29, 2012 Baldwin, Ontario. (About an hour north of Toronto.) Bill: Y'all be careful now, hear? Get yourself in shape mentally and physically if you're going to do one more jump after a few years since hanging it up the last time! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyjumpenfool 2 #6 May 30, 2012 I've got 15 years to go, but I hope I'm able to match your effort. Please get video and post it for us. Good luck and have fun.Birdshit & Fools Productions "Son, only two things fall from the sky." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldwomanc6 52 #7 May 30, 2012 Have the most amazing time, and if there is video, please post it so we may also enjoy it. lisa WSCR 594 FB 1023 CBDB 9 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #8 May 30, 2012 Congrats on the 50 Bill, and what a fantastic experience & memory to share with your girls! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piisfish 140 #9 May 30, 2012 Quote I've got 15 years to go, but I hope I'm able to match your effort. Please get video and post it for us. Good luck and have fun. I have 40 years to go . I hope I can get there and do a couple of JOES jumps Congratulations on the celebrationscissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
obelixtim 150 #10 May 30, 2012 Well done. I bet it was something you never imagined way back then when you first went to the DZ. Not many get to live through the evolution (well the major part of it anyway) of a sport. Buy yourself a beer.....My computer beat me at chess, It was no match for me at kickboxing.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chuteless 1 #11 May 30, 2012 No....Baldwin, Ontario, Canada. You know....its where the polar bears live. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chuteless 1 #12 May 30, 2012 We intend to have the jump on video, so it will be posted ASAP. I will be 80 years old in less than 3 months after that final jump. My, how time flys, eh ??? Bill Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydude2000 3 #13 May 30, 2012 I hope I can be there, Bill!! It will be a hell of an achievement. Congrats!! PULL!! or DIE!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #14 May 31, 2012 Thought one of Bill's poems would go good here~ The Path That I Chose By Bill Cole D-41 When I began jumping in sixty-two Rules for safety were well defined, But as time went on and more jumps were made I began to change my mind. I knew in my heart I could do much more And the old book of rules I could close, When I jumped without chute, they gave me the boot But that was the path that I chose. CSPA cried foul, and they tried their best To obstruct every jump that I made, They had no success and the public enjoyed The parachute game that I played. Low openings soon were my specialty And their tempers quickly arose, But they gave to me, good publicity, And that was the path that I chose. Then came some high jumps, six miles and more, The record for Canada's skies, Its a fact they were free jumps, time after time In spite of CSPA's cries. "Suspend him for life", "suspend him again", Some jumpers would loudly propose, But I didn't mind, I was very well paid And that was the path that I chose. Jumps were made in the summertime In the wonderful skies of blue, A thrill to the crowd that came to watch, To see skydiving that was new. Jumps also were made in wintertime, And sometimes we nearly froze, Memories in log books, one by one, Cause that was the path I chose. Canadian jump records for day and for night That have lasted for many years, Jumps made by Descenders Parateam As CSPA shed their tears. Their members should have been quiet about The things that they liked to oppose, I felt sorry for them, but it just had to be, Because that was the path that I chose. Those jumps got me sponsors, a wonderful thing, Equipment supplied to the team, Reputation was growing as each year went past I was living a skydiver's dream. Airshows, commercials, and movies and such Till old age my career would close, I had a great time, and I have no regrets Because that was the path that I chose. We did break some rules, but most were just bent So requirements made could be filled, Twas fortunate for myself and the team That no one had ever got killed. I'll be first to admit when all has been done And in death both my eyes will close, While is sure was fun, broken bones and all, I thank God for the path I chose. _________________________________________________ Check out a few more from Chuteless! http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/forum/gforum.cgi?post=3801524#3801524 ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bertt 0 #15 June 1, 2012 Congratulations. You've inspired a lot of people.You don't have to outrun the bear. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hcsvader 1 #16 June 1, 2012 So is 50 years a nudie jump?Have you seen my pants? it"s a rough life, Livin' the dream >:) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theonlyski 8 #17 June 1, 2012 QuoteSo is 50 years a nudie jump? Might be too much drag to keep up with a tandem."I may be a dirty pirate hooker...but I'm not about to go stand on the corner." iluvtofly DPH -7, TDS 578, Muff 5153, SCR 14890 I'm an asshole, and I approve this message Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
danielcroft 2 #18 June 1, 2012 Great stuff Bill, I hope your last is your best. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Southern_Man 0 #19 June 1, 2012 Bill We've never met, and it appears that I will never get a chance to jump with you. I appreciate your contributions to the sport, though and have thoroughly enjoyed reading some of yoru tales here. I hope your last jump is great and I hope you continue sharing those stories!"What if there were no hypothetical questions?" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ruleofpull 0 #20 June 5, 2012 Marking it on my calendar, and I hope to be there, and meet you! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimmytavino 16 #21 June 5, 2012 Never say "last (or final ) jump" say "most recent".... doesn't THAT sound better????jmy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
