For the Ex-Ascots have entertained angels unwares!
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At one stage (when I was a young man) 'heights' had no fear for me, however more recent events have had a serious change of attitude - or should I say response - as my reactions tense involuntarily.
As an example, when I was a youngster, I was a choirboy, and each year on Ascension Day we climbed the tower, including a particularly dodgy ladder which had a rotating rung, to stand on the roof and sing 'Hail the day . . .'.
I was also a bellringer, which required twice Sundayly climbs of the tower staircase to the ringing chamber, and as a member of the church community had free access to the unfenced clerestory passages which we used to explore.
A couple of years ago, the church offered tours of the bells as part of a heritage event, and, naturally, I wanted to revisit my childhood haunts, however I found even the enclose spiral staircase 'uncomfortable' with my legs wobbling uncontrollably, and the very thought of walking along an unfenced clerestory passage completely out of the question - even now, as I sit at home, the idea of such 'adventure' causes my buttocks to clench.
In the 1980s I went up the Tower in Sydney, which, I believe, had some sort of transparent floor (which one of our party found so terrifying that she fell to the floor before crawling back out onto a solid surface) - however I found it to be no problem for me - I'm not so sure that I would today.
As an example, when I was a youngster, I was a choirboy, and each year on Ascension Day we climbed the tower, including a particularly dodgy ladder which had a rotating rung, to stand on the roof and sing 'Hail the day . . .'.
I was also a bellringer, which required twice Sundayly climbs of the tower staircase to the ringing chamber, and as a member of the church community had free access to the unfenced clerestory passages which we used to explore.
A couple of years ago, the church offered tours of the bells as part of a heritage event, and, naturally, I wanted to revisit my childhood haunts, however I found even the enclose spiral staircase 'uncomfortable' with my legs wobbling uncontrollably, and the very thought of walking along an unfenced clerestory passage completely out of the question - even now, as I sit at home, the idea of such 'adventure' causes my buttocks to clench.
In the 1980s I went up the Tower in Sydney, which, I believe, had some sort of transparent floor (which one of our party found so terrifying that she fell to the floor before crawling back out onto a solid surface) - however I found it to be no problem for me - I'm not so sure that I would today.
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There it is . . .
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I rarely agree with politicians, just on principle, but I have to go along with the one (can't remember his name) who defined bungee jumping as 'glue sniffing for yuppies.'
I knew an elderly woman who tried it, and then couldn't show her grandchildren the video, because of what she yelled as she went.
I knew an elderly woman who tried it, and then couldn't show her grandchildren the video, because of what she yelled as she went.
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There was a case here in SA of a travelling fair type operation doing bungee jumps from a hydraulic cherry picker type device.
They didn't extend it far enough and a young girl fatally smashed her head on the ground.
They didn't extend it far enough and a young girl fatally smashed her head on the ground.
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I would worry that my arthritic hips would pull out of their sockets.
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Wonder if bungee jumping has been considered a cure for BMI measurements. Clutching some lead weights to the chest whilst retaining cord tied to ankles may increase height for the vertically challenged.
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No way would you get me to bungee jump or parachute. Back on thread, Just waiting for the 'erberts to get out of their pit. Croquet match this morning. Also need to prep the boat for perhaps a sunset cruise.
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I agree sah - I'd never go on a bungee jump or leave a perfectly good aeroplane in flight for no safety reason. Given a choice I'd rather die preferably of old age or fighting while protecting me loved ones.
But I'll probly end up being shot in the back by an angry hubby.
But I'll probly end up being shot in the back by an angry hubby.
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Who woulda thunk this thread would have made over a ton of posts!
When are your guests scheduled to the return to winter gloomy Britain Ex-Ascot?
Caco
When are your guests scheduled to the return to winter gloomy Britain Ex-Ascot?
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I believe that other guests are expected, this thread could run for a long timeCacophonix wrote: ↑Mon Nov 05, 2018 7:17 amWho woulda thunk this thread would have made over a ton of posts!
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Ah yes Woody, the mysterious operator known only as Le Chacal, accompanied by the beautiful Ms X.Woody wrote: ↑Mon Nov 05, 2018 7:52 amI believe that other guests are expected, this thread could run for a long timeCacophonix wrote: ↑Mon Nov 05, 2018 7:17 amWho woulda thunk this thread would have made over a ton of posts!
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Cacophonix wrote: ↑Mon Nov 05, 2018 7:17 amWho woulda thunk this thread would have made over a ton of posts!
When are your guests scheduled to the return to winter gloomy Britain Ex-Ascot?
Caco
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Caco, they fly out next Sunday.Cacophonix wrote: ↑Mon Nov 05, 2018 7:17 amWho woulda thunk this thread would have made over a ton of posts!
When are your guests scheduled to the return to winter gloomy Britain Ex-Ascot?
Caco
Yes other guests expected in April. There will be no problem with the gentleman just hope his dear lady has been briefed on what to expect.
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Here ! Here ! The only reason to jump out of an aeroplane is if it is on fire.No way would you get me to bungee jump or parachute.
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One trusts that none of this sort of thing went on during your croquet game.
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Didn't get to play croquet this afternoon. Too late back from town. We are having a double panic about the return. How and when to book in on line. Secondly we have a massive camel thorn tree which has split a branch away from the main tree fallen across onto another tree and could potentially block our driveway just on the morning of their departure. He has just been up there inspecting it.
Off to the safari lodge up river now.
Off to the safari lodge up river now.
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Ah die kameeldoring boom! Treacherous beasts!Ex-Ascot wrote: ↑Tue Nov 06, 2018 3:15 pmDidn't get to play croquet this afternoon. Too late back from town. We are having a double panic about the return. How and when to book in on line. Secondly we have a massive camel thorn tree which has split a branch away from the main tree fallen across onto another tree and could potentially block our driveway just on the morning of their departure. He has just been up there inspecting it.
Off to the safari lodge up river now.
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What in buggery is a camel thorn tree?
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