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August 25th, 2004
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In spite of being very close to hip replacement surgery and a lot of time on crutches '04 hasnŐt been all that bad. We did a lot of static training in the spring and I kept up with the best from Japan and Australia, for a while.
On the fourth of July, the C4-80Ős started to feel good, even to my bad leg and I continued the quest for the next big number in the game of depth. Help seems to come from every direction. Working with Matt and Annebel every week is great. Rob, from Blue Water Hunter had a few ideas. Tomo, my summer buddy from Japan and Leo, the newest US freediver (just became a citizen), both hit 60 meters this summer. When I dove safety for Deron before Cyprus he showed me a few things too. Add a chance meeting on the beach with Bret, who emphasized some of the more important details and IŐve been able to increase my constant PB steadily. Even checked out the bottom of the 70M rope on an FI dive. ItŐs too late to keep the story short, but IŐm thinking of contacting RipleyŐs and claiming to be the oldest diver to make his age. Aloha Bill P.S. 64.9 exactly.
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Aloha Bill A man is wise, only to the extent that he is aware of his own ignorance. Bill Bonner '08 Last edited by Bill; August 25th, 2004 at 06:31. 
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August 25th, 2004
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Bill
Since I intend to age gracefully with this "sport" I find you inspiring. I think one should always be able to dive the number of ones age (dont you). When todays 30 yearolds grows old - I think they will demand a "veteran" class, but as of today I think you have few fellow freedivers upp there. I´ll be coming down to big island next week with Stig Severinsen and a danish filmteam. see you Sebastian
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August 25th, 2004
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As sebastian said, Graceful & Inspiring! You are defenitly a role model Bill.
I wonder if it's also possible that the deep people to live up to their depth... Carlos, Martin and Herbert living to 105 and counting...
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August 25th, 2004
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Thanks for the kind words. Living in Kona is a treat. It's easy to keep training when you get to meet so many great divers.
Ever since I heard of Stig's visit I've been looking forward to it. Hope there is room for one more safety diver, that's the 'best seat in the house'. What a thought Michael. The ultimate goal? Live as long as the CB record. Aloha Bill
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Aloha Bill A man is wise, only to the extent that he is aware of his own ignorance. Bill Bonner '08 Last edited by Bill; August 25th, 2004 at 18:33.
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August 26th, 2004
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Bill,
I think that you are a better freediver than me. I hope I can dive like you when I am your age. It is very inspiring to see that in freediving age does not hinder great performances. You are the proof of that. Very inspiring. Roland
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August 26th, 2004
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Hi Bill,
You're my hero. When I talk to people about freediving and they think I'm nuts, I just tell'em about you. Diving our age, I love it, only 16 meters to go for me. . . . I think it will take a little bit longer. Keep up the good work. Connor
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September 7th, 2004
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I am impressed by your performance bill - congratulations to you from switzerland. not even the youngest athletes around here do 60+m in cw...
how do you find it to swim back up when your lungs are all empty at -64m ? yours pat
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September 7th, 2004
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Pat
Thanks. On my first attempt at 30 meters, I got a great, gulping, out-of-air feeling and aborted a little short. That happens now about 40-45 meters but there is so much going on at that time that I hardly notice it. Below that depth, I concentrate on my form (clearing and counting too on the descent). When you dive often, you have one of those super days every once in a while. Aloha Bill
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Aloha Bill A man is wise, only to the extent that he is aware of his own ignorance. Bill Bonner '08 Last edited by Bill; September 7th, 2004 at 22:01.
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September 7th, 2004
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Imagine if we were all destined to live as long as the constant weight record.
Imagine the record is 102m, and we approach our 102nd birthday. We all BEG for SOMEONE (ANYONE) to break the record so we can live a few days longer... in the last minute someone makes 105m, giving us 3 more years, and again those years pass, and again we BEG for anyone to break the record and give us life again.... it would probably bring the sponsors in, if nothing else! PRIME TIME LIVE - Channel 5, 8pm Constant Weight World Record Attempt Joe Bloggs from New Zealand will attempt to break the existing record of 108m by diving to 110m. If he is successful, everyone on the planet will have their lifespan extended by 2 years.... stay tuned tonight and don't miss it! Your life depends upon it! Eric Fattah BC, Canada
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September 8th, 2004
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Way to go Bill !
Now if you add up your static and your depth take a bit off and compare to a few recent competitions..... Sounds like the fins are helping. Now you just have make the 747 and you have most of your goals  Cheers, Wal
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September 8th, 2004
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Bill,
You da man ! 
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September 9th, 2004
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Hey Bill, congrats on the CW and FI dives....I wish I had been there for them.
You are an incredible diver and I know that it wasn't just your age that you have overcome in reaching these terrific milestones. Ya are da man and an incredible inspiration to me. Andy
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