ryoder 1,387 #26 August 6, 2012 QuoteHeights. A lot of people are afraid of heights. Not me, I'm afraid of widths. -- Steven Wright."There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,387 #27 August 6, 2012 Quote Yep, me too. Kind of wonder why I was assigned an apartment on the 24TH FLOOR of my building. In the kitchen I have floor-to-ceiling windows along two walls that meet to form the corner of the kitchen eating area. The "balcony" is actually (literally) just a "flower ledge" -- about 20" wide with a "railing" of glass. (and no, I don't allow BASE jumping from my place! ) So...um...when is the house-warming party?"There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lazarus_762 0 #29 August 6, 2012 this may not be what you had in mind, but my biggest fear is failure. Not the consequences of failure, but actually failing at whatever I am doing. Spiders are cool, I love snakes, sharks are awesome, not afraid of high places, neckties, public speaking, and I *love* green lingerie...but the idea that I somehow don't measure up, that I am not adequate for the job, scares me to the very bones...and when I do fail, I am merciless with myself. I may laugh and tell the story a hundred times, and actually enjoy sharing the chuckles with anyone dumb enough to sit still for it, but deep down, I HATE failure, and I refuse to tolerate it in myself... maybe my Daddy should have bought me a pony when I was little, or something... Airtwardo:"There is a bit of difference between a rigger with a nipper and a guy with 138 jumps and a swiss army knife...usually!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lazarus_762 0 #30 August 6, 2012 QuoteClowns. LOL! yeah, yer right...there is something deeply disturbing about clowns... Airtwardo:"There is a bit of difference between a rigger with a nipper and a guy with 138 jumps and a swiss army knife...usually!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #31 August 6, 2012 Quote Pussy. That shit scares me. Pussy doesn't scare me, but the "life support system" attached to them often doesYou are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybytch 259 #32 August 6, 2012 QuoteYou should expand on your fear of heights, not somethig you expect from someone who jumps out of planes! Get me over 1000 feet with a parachute on my back, I'm fine. Don't even suggest that I climb a 6 foot ladder or work on a roof or even ride a zip line. I'll freak out. Spiders and snakes and dentists are also on my list, but those fears are easier to deal with (spiders can be stepped on, snakes can be run from and dentists have good drugs). If I fall from 6 feet, it's gonna hurt. I really hate pain. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TriGirl 268 #33 August 6, 2012 Quote Quote Yep, me too. Kind of wonder why I was assigned an apartment on the 24TH FLOOR of my building. In the kitchen I have floor-to-ceiling windows along two walls that meet to form the corner of the kitchen eating area. The "balcony" is actually (literally) just a "flower ledge" -- about 20" wide with a "railing" of glass. (and no, I don't allow BASE jumping from my place! ) So...um...when is the house-warming party? About a year ago. But let me know next time you're in ANKARA! See the upside, and always wear your parachute! -- Christopher Titus Shut Up & Jump! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 6 #34 August 6, 2012 MY biggest fear? I kinda think it would be 'Getting Old' ~ but then again I'm not 100% sure, I can't really remember WHAT it is ! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,387 #35 August 6, 2012 Quote Quote Clowns. LOL! yeah, yer right...there is something deeply disturbing about clowns... The worst part is the American public keeps re-electing them!"There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mjosparky 3 #36 August 6, 2012 Laying on my death bed and thinking “I wish I had tried that”. SparkyMy idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BIGUN 1,055 #37 August 6, 2012 Quote Quote Pussy. That shit scares me. Pussy doesn't scare me, but the "life support system" attached to them often does EXACTLY!!!! Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
J-S 0 #38 August 6, 2012 I fear Ill wait too long when I'm old and grey and not be stong enough to paddle my kayak out to sea under a blanket of stars (the Milky Way) to enjoy one last beer before I abandon my kayak, swim away and tread water until I can't anymore. I fear loved ones watching me slowly die in a hospital bed. I'd rather be alone and somewhat healthy in my last moments. Seems peaceful. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dontlikemustard 0 #39 August 6, 2012 accidently ordering food with mustard Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Remster 24 #40 August 6, 2012 Quote Quote Quote Yep, me too. Kind of wonder why I was assigned an apartment on the 24TH FLOOR of my building. In the kitchen I have floor-to-ceiling windows along two walls that meet to form the corner of the kitchen eating area. The "balcony" is actually (literally) just a "flower ledge" -- about 20" wide with a "railing" of glass. (and no, I don't allow BASE jumping from my place! ) So...um...when is the house-warming party? About a year ago. But let me know next time you're in ANKARA! Come over, have a party, do a base jump, check out the local prison system (I hear Turkish prisons are very nice this time of year)... Sounds like a plan! ;-)Remster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,387 #41 August 6, 2012 Quote Come over, have a party, do a base jump, check out the local prison system (I hear Turkish prisons are very nice this time of year)... Sounds like a plan! ;-) Well...they *do* have good music: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Akyx5iu_z8Y"There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
muff528 3 #42 August 6, 2012 Fear itself. Or so I've heard. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisL 2 #43 August 6, 2012 QuoteI fear Ill wait too long when I'm old and grey and not be stong enough to paddle my kayak out to sea under a blanket of stars (the Milky Way) to enjoy one last beer before I abandon my kayak, swim away and tread water until I can't anymore. I drowned in a pool as a kid. I was dead. Fortunately I was pulled from the water and revived just in time. Take my world for it, drowning is anything but peaceful. Try freezing to death instead.__ My mighty steed Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cocheese 0 #44 August 6, 2012 Being trapped anywhere there is country music being played. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 34 #45 August 6, 2012 Quote Being trapped anywhere there is country music being played. Or Rap.... Remember: Rap Is Crap! "Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BIGUN 1,055 #47 August 6, 2012 Quote Being trapped anywhere there is country music being played. So you do believe in Hell... Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrubin 0 #48 August 6, 2012 Quote Being trapped anywhere there is country music being played. I had an MRI done on my shoulder. The technician gave me some headphones to wear and before I could complain about the country music being played I was in the machine. It was terrible."I fly because it releases my mind from the tyranny of petty things." - Antoine de Saint-Exupery Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BKS60 0 #49 August 7, 2012 Being bored! Always knew I was here for a limited time, just can't stand thinking there would be no reason or risk! Maybe some one else will understand. Most don't!"You don't get many warnings in this sport before you get damaged" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coreece 190 #50 August 7, 2012 This question always fascinated me... ...and all I can really say is...anticipation. anticipation scares the shit out of me. "wtf am I getting myself into?" "I might get a gun pulled to my head.(and it did) I might get shot at.(and it did) I might get my skull cracked.(and it did) I might get beat to a bloody pulp.(and it did) If I jump off this bridge into raging railroad-tie infested water to save this dumb ass, I might die before I even get to take my first breath. What if these people find out who I am and where I live...I have a family to think of? ...but I've learned that once you're actually in those situations, something takes control...there is no fear...It's just life - cool and calm...as if i was meant to be here in this position to handle it. If I had let that anticipation get to me, I wouldn't have seen victory and live to finally understand what it actually means to say "the only thing we have to fear, is fear itself."Your secrets are the true reflection of who you really are... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
