Things we do, that are better when they are over ?
Discussion
TheJimi said:
bearman68 said:
Ha, you guys. 
Now, I've camped, and run marathons, been on roller coasters (only little ones) even been to the dentist. I've never done a parachute jump,or a bungee jump.
But most fun when it's over. Hard rock climbing.
Pushing yourself to near the point you are falling off, and conquering both the fear of falling,and the falling itself. Completion on this is a whole different world to those things mentioned, and will leave one, both exhausted and exhilarated in equal measure.
Thing is, realistically, the only times a fear of falling can really exist is when you're climbing high above the gear, or if you're soloing - and of you're doing that close to your limit, you shouldn't really have much in the way of capacity to have a fear of falling because at that level your focus should be complete.Now, I've camped, and run marathons, been on roller coasters (only little ones) even been to the dentist. I've never done a parachute jump,or a bungee jump.
But most fun when it's over. Hard rock climbing.
Pushing yourself to near the point you are falling off, and conquering both the fear of falling,and the falling itself. Completion on this is a whole different world to those things mentioned, and will leave one, both exhausted and exhilarated in equal measure.
Kermit power said:
TheJimi said:
J4CKO said:
Camping, realistically, it is horrible but it makes you appreciate your house and comforts when you get back.
You're almost certainly doing it wrong then! The main reasons why people think camping is horrible is because -
A) They've got s
te gearB) They've got the wrong gear for the environment and conditions
C) They haven't a clue how to do it properly
or D) all of the above
I'm half way through a two week family camping holiday, and would choose it over hotels any day, as it's so much more sociable.
We've got all the kit we need, it's comfy, and it's cheap.
That, of course, is in a massive family tent with multiple bedrooms. Two weeks in a two man tent would be grim, just as setting up and taking down the family tent would be for a weekend festival, where a two man tent is ideal!
Lifting weights. I'm no bodybuilder by any means, but after a hard workout in my garage I love stepping out into the fresh air of the garden and feeling 'the pump' while I chug down a glass of milk ))
Housework and gardening. Now I don't find either particularly therapeutic (unlike many) but like standing back and seeing a carpet free from cat hair or a border free from weeds.
Learning to drive. Awkward and embarrassing at times, downright dangerous at others....but a life without cars and driving wouldn't be the same!
Housework and gardening. Now I don't find either particularly therapeutic (unlike many) but like standing back and seeing a carpet free from cat hair or a border free from weeds.
Learning to drive. Awkward and embarrassing at times, downright dangerous at others....but a life without cars and driving wouldn't be the same!
Theoretically, only have to do this once - Laser eye surgery. Most terrifying and unpleasant ten minutes of my life when they lifted the cornea off and zapped my eyeballs... but the results, in terms of better than 20/20 eyesight and not needing to find my glasses in order to safely have a midnight slash, are priceless.
StevieBee said:
Kermit power said:
TheJimi said:
J4CKO said:
Camping, realistically, it is horrible but it makes you appreciate your house and comforts when you get back.
You're almost certainly doing it wrong then! The main reasons why people think camping is horrible is because -
A) They've got s
te gearB) They've got the wrong gear for the environment and conditions
C) They haven't a clue how to do it properly
or D) all of the above
I'm half way through a two week family camping holiday, and would choose it over hotels any day, as it's so much more sociable.
We've got all the kit we need, it's comfy, and it's cheap.
That, of course, is in a massive family tent with multiple bedrooms. Two weeks in a two man tent would be grim, just as setting up and taking down the family tent would be for a weekend festival, where a two man tent is ideal!
TheJimi said:
bearman68 said:
Ha, you guys.
Now, I've camped, and run marathons, been on roller coasters (only little ones) even been to the dentist. I've never done a parachute jump,or a bungee jump.
But most fun when it's over. Hard rock climbing.
Pushing yourself to near the point you are falling off, and conquering both the fear of falling,and the falling itself. Completion on this is a whole different world to those things mentioned, and will leave one, both exhausted and exhilarated in equal measure.
Thing is, realistically, the only times a fear of falling can really exist is when you're climbing high above the gear, or if you're soloing - and of you're doing that close to your limit, you shouldn't really have much in the way of capacity to have a fear of falling because at that level your focus should be complete.Now, I've camped, and run marathons, been on roller coasters (only little ones) even been to the dentist. I've never done a parachute jump,or a bungee jump.
But most fun when it's over. Hard rock climbing.
Pushing yourself to near the point you are falling off, and conquering both the fear of falling,and the falling itself. Completion on this is a whole different world to those things mentioned, and will leave one, both exhausted and exhilarated in equal measure.
But you know this of course, because no-one who's not a climber calls 'pro' gear.
bearman68 said:
The fear of falling exists even when you're below the gear - at least in my experience it does. But sometimes, just occasionally, after a summer of climbing, I can get to be brave, and those thoughts of falling disappear. And that's when the magic happens, it's just the most incredible thing, and wonderful to experience.
But you know this of course, because no-one who's not a climber calls 'pro' gear.
I find "pro" to be a very clumsy contraction. "Gear" flows much better But you know this of course, because no-one who's not a climber calls 'pro' gear.
When trad climbing, I reserve the right to be scared at any point, especially when your gear is in the "better than nothing" category.
Already mentioned but 'medical' things......
Vasectomy, removal of toenail, the sort of thing done with a local anaesthetic whilst conscious. Personal experience of this for example "Don't be alarmed, but you will notice a smell a little bit like bacon"....
Doesn't matter if they knock you out as you just wake up and it's done.
Vasectomy, removal of toenail, the sort of thing done with a local anaesthetic whilst conscious. Personal experience of this for example "Don't be alarmed, but you will notice a smell a little bit like bacon"....
Doesn't matter if they knock you out as you just wake up and it's done.
CrutyRammers said:
bearman68 said:
The fear of falling exists even when you're below the gear - at least in my experience it does. But sometimes, just occasionally, after a summer of climbing, I can get to be brave, and those thoughts of falling disappear. And that's when the magic happens, it's just the most incredible thing, and wonderful to experience.
But you know this of course, because no-one who's not a climber calls 'pro' gear.
I find "pro" to be a very clumsy contraction. "Gear" flows much better But you know this of course, because no-one who's not a climber calls 'pro' gear.
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