“The strongest of all warriors are these two — Time and Patience.” ― Leo Tolstoy, War and Peace
There are three kinds of actuaries: those who can count, and those who can't.
Don't get me wrong, I'm still not a fan of heights and I'm not that good with ladder either.Campbell Ritchie wrote:I have enoiugh difficulty with ladders.
“The strongest of all warriors are these two — Time and Patience.” ― Leo Tolstoy, War and Peace
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I totally understand that this is not something for everyone and I'm glad to hear that you've at least tried it once.Jeanne Boyarsky wrote:I did indoor skydiving. I didn't make it through my session and would never try it again.
“The strongest of all warriors are these two — Time and Patience.” ― Leo Tolstoy, War and Peace
Bear Bibeault wrote:I've rappelled out of hovering helicopters and various cliffs.
“The strongest of all warriors are these two — Time and Patience.” ― Leo Tolstoy, War and Peace
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Lucky you, I'm glad you enjoyed you excursion.Jeanne Boyarsky wrote:Pete: I've been in a helicopter (with Paul W incidentally). I thought it would be scary, but it was really fun!
“The strongest of all warriors are these two — Time and Patience.” ― Leo Tolstoy, War and Peace
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Pete Letkeman wrote:
Bear Bibeault wrote:I've rappelled out of hovering helicopters and various cliffs.
What? Sounds like there is much more to the story here and this could be fun as well.
Jeanne Boyarsky wrote:Bear: Voluntarily or because the military made you?
Pete Letkeman wrote:Have you tried sky diving and did you enjoy it?
“The strongest of all warriors are these two — Time and Patience.” ― Leo Tolstoy, War and Peace
Pete Letkeman wrote:I don't think I'd like to try bungee jumping and the closest bungee jumping spot for me is about a 11 hour car drive away if I want to stay in Canada, which I would for something like this.
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“The strongest of all warriors are these two — Time and Patience.” ― Leo Tolstoy, War and Peace
People do all sorts of things for fun and some things are safer then others.Henry Wong wrote:why would anyone want to jump out of a perfectly good airplane?
“The strongest of all warriors are these two — Time and Patience.” ― Leo Tolstoy, War and Peace
Henry Wong wrote:why would anyone want to jump out of a perfectly good airplane? ...
Bear Bibeault wrote:
My husband, also a pilot, has said the same thing.
Henry Wong wrote:...why would anyone want to jump out of a perfectly good airplane? ...
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