Why be more scared about a 500m than a 20 metre height (depending on the surface). It might as well be 500m in the event of a fall, except less messy.
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I was under the impression that they used to use a certain tribe of Red Indians (native Americans ) for this type of work due to the fact they were not scared of heights.,What happens in General, stays in General.You know what they say about assumptions!Comment
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Originally posted by MarillionFan View PostI was under the impression that they used to use a certain tribe of Red Indians (native Americans ) for this type of work due to the fact they were not scared of heights.,Certifiable loonies
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It is a natural instinct to be scared of heights; even a baby will be scared of climbing."A people that elect corrupt politicians, imposters, thieves and traitors are not victims, but accomplices," George OrwellComment
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Originally posted by TimberWolf View PostWhy be more scared about a 500m than a 20 metre height (depending on the surface). It might as well be 500m in the event of a fall, except less messy.
I expect everyone has an individual limit if they were to test it. Just my 2p worth.“The period of the disintegration of the European Union has begun. And the first vessel to have departed is Britain”Comment
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Originally posted by shaunbhoy View PostI know the point you are making, and can only say that it seems to be a personal thing for me. There is a height, which is far more than adequate to kill me should I fall, that I feel reasonably comfortable climbing to. After that.......no way Jose!!
I expect everyone has an individual limit if they were to test it. Just my 2p worth.What happens in General, stays in General.You know what they say about assumptions!Comment
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Originally posted by MarillionFan View PostDon't know why your bothered about the height? That doesn't kill you. It's the floor you want to be worried about!!!
“The period of the disintegration of the European Union has begun. And the first vessel to have departed is Britain”Comment
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Originally posted by shaunbhoy View PostI know the point you are making, and can only say that it seems to be a personal thing for me. There is a height, which is far more than adequate to kill me should I fall, that I feel reasonably comfortable climbing to. After that.......no way Jose!!
I expect everyone has an individual limit if they were to test it. Just my 2p worth.Comment
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Originally posted by TimberWolf View PostPerhaps our instinctive fear of great heights developed when we were reptiles and could stand a fall of 50m or so
“The period of the disintegration of the European Union has begun. And the first vessel to have departed is Britain”Comment
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