#742 Geronimo!

Yesterday was former president George H. W. Bush's 90th birthday.  And how did he spend it?  Parachuting out of a plane!  It is sort of a birthday tradition with him -- he's done it for his 75th, 80th and 85th milestones.  

What is even more notable is that Bush is suffering from a form of Parkinson's disease that limits the use of his legs.  So he hitched a ride on the back of a Golden Knight and kept the streak going.

How many excuses could he have legitimately made that would have kept him from keeping his promise to himself?  He's 90 years old. He can't walk.  It's dangerous.  He's done it before so no need to risk it again.  The forecast called for clouds and showers.  Secret Service can't protect him.  The list could go on and on.

But he accomplished his goal and descended from the sky to get the adrenaline rush he wanted to celebrate his special day.

It's not often that I say this, but take a lesson from the man. Lead your life with gusto.  Don't wait until you are 90 to do some of the things that give you a thrill or made it to your bucket list.  Take the jump today.

--- beth triplett

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Pictures:  http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/the-fix/wp/2014/06/12/our-fifth-oldest-president-george-h-w-bush-is-jumping-out-of-a-plane-again/

Source:  http://koin.com/2014/06/12/george-bush-sr-to-plane-jump-for-90th-birthday/

Thanks to Amy for the timely tip.