I can relate to that. The first time I went parachuting, firmly attached to a professional, when the door of the plane opened, at about 4000 meters (13123 feet 4.315 inches), I said to myself: “ok, but never again”. As soon as we touched the ground I was already imagining how I could enjoy it more a second and a third time. Not done yet, for several reasons, but still in my mind.
Got talked into Zip Lining. Wasn’t too thrilled, until after the first line, then, it just got better-n-better & the final ride down off the tower was suuuch a swooping, gliding, flying, “Freedom!!!” ride, it was unbelievable!
When I was a kid, I used to use the WWII aircraft observatory hill in my hometown for sledding. It was heavily tree-studded and ended in a stone retaining wall with a five foot drop. However, by using a snow shovel as a sled and the handle as a steering mechanism, I more-or-less survived.
Reminds me of the first time I rode the Demon at Six Flags Great America. My best friend convinced me to try it once. If I hated it, at least I had tried it, right? With much trepidation, I boarded the assigned car and away we went. I was certain, we would either, 1) fall out, 2) stall upside down, or 3) I’d pee my pants out of fear. Needless to say, I laughed hysterically the entire time. Then I rode it 5 more times. LOVED it!!!
in.amongst almost 3 years ago
Even the snow agrees.
cubswin2016 almost 3 years ago
When you fall off of the horse, get back on.
littlejohn Premium Member almost 3 years ago
After a day of doing this. It’s time for some of Meemaw’s Hot Cocoa and fresh-from-the-oven Cookies! And something fresh for the kitten too.
GovernorOfCalisota {LoveBozobyFoxo} Premium Member almost 3 years ago
I can relate to that. The first time I went parachuting, firmly attached to a professional, when the door of the plane opened, at about 4000 meters (13123 feet 4.315 inches), I said to myself: “ok, but never again”. As soon as we touched the ground I was already imagining how I could enjoy it more a second and a third time. Not done yet, for several reasons, but still in my mind.
Wren Fahel almost 3 years ago
I hear Baby Sinclair from “Dinosaurs”: “AGAIN!!!”
LadyPeterW almost 3 years ago
Got talked into Zip Lining. Wasn’t too thrilled, until after the first line, then, it just got better-n-better & the final ride down off the tower was suuuch a swooping, gliding, flying, “Freedom!!!” ride, it was unbelievable!
jagedlo almost 3 years ago
Love the matching smiles on their faces!
Wizard of Ahz-no relation almost 3 years ago
maybe calvin and hobbs can show him how to really do it
Wichita1.0 almost 3 years ago
When I was a kid, I used to use the WWII aircraft observatory hill in my hometown for sledding. It was heavily tree-studded and ended in a stone retaining wall with a five foot drop. However, by using a snow shovel as a sled and the handle as a steering mechanism, I more-or-less survived.
roof-top-view almost 3 years ago
Similar to getting blind eyed drunk, waking up with the mother of headaches and swearing “I will never do that again”…..until the next time.
rshive almost 3 years ago
Looks like fun!
198.23.5.11 almost 3 years ago
This philosophy also applies to roller coasters.
Plods with ...™ almost 3 years ago
Short attention span… keeping adrenalin rushes going for years
Dreamcat almost 3 years ago
Reminds me of the first time I rode the Demon at Six Flags Great America. My best friend convinced me to try it once. If I hated it, at least I had tried it, right? With much trepidation, I boarded the assigned car and away we went. I was certain, we would either, 1) fall out, 2) stall upside down, or 3) I’d pee my pants out of fear. Needless to say, I laughed hysterically the entire time. Then I rode it 5 more times. LOVED it!!!
bakana almost 3 years ago
I have firmly resolved Never to jump out of a perfectly good Airplane.
Of course, since then, I have found myself flying in a couple Airplanes that were Not So Good.
Unfortunately, those did not come with Parachutes, either.
xsintricks almost 3 years ago
My Dad started his Army career as a paratrooper. I joined the Navy.