What are you affraid of, I mean really affraid?
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DavesFlaps said:
I discovered my fear accidentally when I was snorkelling in the Maldives.
I was feeling really relaxed, swimming along beside the reef sharks, rays and other good stuff when I suddenly came to the end of the shallow bit. All of a sudden there was just nothing. The ocean floor just fell away into an expanse of blackness and for a moment I just froze, thinking what the f
k is down there. I had visions of being dragged under by some sort of giant man eating octopus or something. It was quite unsettling.
Same, if you don't like the idea of being dragged down there, don't watch thisI was feeling really relaxed, swimming along beside the reef sharks, rays and other good stuff when I suddenly came to the end of the shallow bit. All of a sudden there was just nothing. The ocean floor just fell away into an expanse of blackness and for a moment I just froze, thinking what the f
k is down there. I had visions of being dragged under by some sort of giant man eating octopus or something. It was quite unsettling. Warning, seriously don't watch it if you're a bit sensitive.
Robb F said:
DavesFlaps said:
I discovered my fear accidentally when I was snorkelling in the Maldives.
I was feeling really relaxed, swimming along beside the reef sharks, rays and other good stuff when I suddenly came to the end of the shallow bit. All of a sudden there was just nothing. The ocean floor just fell away into an expanse of blackness and for a moment I just froze, thinking what the fk is down there. I had visions of being dragged under by some sort of giant man eating octopus or something. It was quite unsettling.
Same, if you don't like the idea of being dragged down there, don't watch thisI was feeling really relaxed, swimming along beside the reef sharks, rays and other good stuff when I suddenly came to the end of the shallow bit. All of a sudden there was just nothing. The ocean floor just fell away into an expanse of blackness and for a moment I just froze, thinking what the f
k is down there. I had visions of being dragged under by some sort of giant man eating octopus or something. It was quite unsettling. Warning, seriously don't watch it if you're a bit sensitive.
Zod said:
You realise the Huntsman is one spider that you don't actually have to worry about in Australia, don't you? A Funnel Web, Redback or White Tip is a different matter.
They still give a nasty bite but it isn't dangerous.We saw loads of dangerous stuff in Oz - funnel webs, red backs, nearly trod on a brown snake, saw a red bellied black snake and more. Getting to "safe" NZ was a revelation!
Sod living in Oz!
Vladimir said:
Zod said:
You realise the Huntsman is one spider that you don't actually have to worry about in Australia, don't you? A Funnel Web, Redback or White Tip is a different matter.
They still give a nasty bite but it isn't dangerous.We saw loads of dangerous stuff in Oz - funnel webs, red backs, nearly trod on a brown snake, saw a red bellied black snake and more. Getting to "safe" NZ was a revelation!
Sod living in Oz!
I'm too stupid to be really scared of much.
What's the worst that can happen ?
You die. You die sooner than you planned. But you were going to die one day, so if today is your day, then today is your day, and there's nothing you can do about it.
That said, I don't poke wasp nests, I don't go potholing, I don't drive my car with bald tyres, I don't go into Toxteth and start making racist remarks to the locals, and I follow all safety rules at work, however stupid I might think some of them are.
What's the worst that can happen ?
You die. You die sooner than you planned. But you were going to die one day, so if today is your day, then today is your day, and there's nothing you can do about it.
That said, I don't poke wasp nests, I don't go potholing, I don't drive my car with bald tyres, I don't go into Toxteth and start making racist remarks to the locals, and I follow all safety rules at work, however stupid I might think some of them are.
'Locked-in' syndrome. The thought of only being able to blink freaks me right out. The very definition of a living nightmare. Just little things, like having an itch, or being thirsty, and having no way of communicating the fact. Awful
Being crushed alive, gradually. Like earthquake victims, pinned between slabs of concrete, jackknifed with your head between your legs, suffocating in the blackness as your bones slowly crack.
Falling overboard in the middle of the ocean, and watching the vessel slowly disappear, leaving you alone to contemplate your death.
Slow beheading, a la Mexican drug gang stylee.
Stag beetles. Quite simply, they are the Devil incarnate. Nothing, and I mean absolutely nothing, needs horns AND wings, for fks sake.
Being crushed alive, gradually. Like earthquake victims, pinned between slabs of concrete, jackknifed with your head between your legs, suffocating in the blackness as your bones slowly crack.
Falling overboard in the middle of the ocean, and watching the vessel slowly disappear, leaving you alone to contemplate your death.
Slow beheading, a la Mexican drug gang stylee.
Stag beetles. Quite simply, they are the Devil incarnate. Nothing, and I mean absolutely nothing, needs horns AND wings, for f
ks sake.Edited by Joey Ramone on Monday 14th April 20:54
Zod said:
Robb F said:
DavesFlaps said:
I discovered my fear accidentally when I was snorkelling in the Maldives.
I was feeling really relaxed, swimming along beside the reef sharks, rays and other good stuff when I suddenly came to the end of the shallow bit. All of a sudden there was just nothing. The ocean floor just fell away into an expanse of blackness and for a moment I just froze, thinking what the fk is down there. I had visions of being dragged under by some sort of giant man eating octopus or something. It was quite unsettling.
Same, if you don't like the idea of being dragged down there, don't watch thisI was feeling really relaxed, swimming along beside the reef sharks, rays and other good stuff when I suddenly came to the end of the shallow bit. All of a sudden there was just nothing. The ocean floor just fell away into an expanse of blackness and for a moment I just froze, thinking what the f
k is down there. I had visions of being dragged under by some sort of giant man eating octopus or something. It was quite unsettling. Warning, seriously don't watch it if you're a bit sensitive.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YVG_Ge1fQa8
Quattromaster said:
Being in the water around a big ship that's in port, inbetween the ship and dockside.
How the diver guys swim around under those ships checking props and other such things makes me shiver.
No idea why I'm such a wuss.
Same for me. I remember looking at the submarines in Stavanger when I was little being quite scared.How the diver guys swim around under those ships checking props and other such things makes me shiver.
No idea why I'm such a wuss.
Funny thing is, when I am under water I am fine and I love wreck diving. Trying to look non plussed when entering the water with a bunch of students is quite difficult sometimes!
we need more detail. Thankyou4calling said:
This must surely rank up their on many mens ultimate fears, with Easter coming up, already I'm getting into a cold sweat
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I can't be the only female who hates visiting this store with a passion. I like what they sell, just hate the store. My hubby is the one that will there - of his own accord I may add..
bexVN said:
I can't be the only female who hates visiting this store with a passion. I like what they sell, just hate the store. My hubby is the one that will there - of his own accord I may add.
I seriously cannot imagine any man enjoying a trip to IKEA. Perhaps you should reconsider your relationship ?Thankyou4calling said:
bexVN said:
I can't be the only female who hates visiting this store with a passion. I like what they sell, just hate the store. My hubby is the one that will there - of his own accord I may add.
I seriously cannot imagine any man enjoying a trip to IKEA. Perhaps you should reconsider your relationship ?
.He plans, in gets what he needs and knows the short cut way out, that's a man thing to do abd a good one at that. I'd worry if my Man showed fear for such a place
The Moose said:
Also, stay safe people. I thought I was well within my comfort zone - I'd been there before, only a few days back. I was in the 'safe' zone. I wasn't the only person out. I wasn't the furthest person out. Little did I know, but I was closer to being rolled through the pearly gates on top of a big ass wave than I expected (I always thought it would be in a spectacular fashion - but not this!).
Don't take the chance. The sea is a cruel beast. Don't cock up.
Similar thing happened to me, except without the waves really smashing me, I was in the sea off a beach called "La Vall" in Menorca, and I didn't have my glasses on. I'd borrowed a mates bodyboard but the only possible slight-breakers were a ways out beyond the others (not "far", mind). I get out there, they're useless, I start paddling back in on the board, but it's big and awkward and I don't seem to be getting anywhere. I hop off the board, keep trying to swim in, but the bloody thing is huge and tied to my wrist like a big parachute thing.Don't take the chance. The sea is a cruel beast. Don't cock up.
I hear a whistle. I keep swimming away, I'm getting some progress, and a bloody Spanish bloke in red shorts pops up in front of me, throws me on the bodyboard and pulls me to the shore.
I put my glasses on and realise that there was a red/yellow flag. I couldn't see it without 'em!
Can't be arsed with sea swimming anyway. Sandy b
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