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Post by jmmetoo on Jan 18, 2014 17:58:55 GMT -6
So this year will mark my 50th Birthday - woot woot ! For my birthday I will try to overcome my fear of heights that I have had all my life. Might as well start some time. We are going to 'Go Ape' here in Williamsburg - (you can Google their website or some great YouTube videos) will be doing it some time in March or May cause it will be too hot in July for actual birthday. There are 5 stations - each one starts by climbing a rope ladder to a platform - then crossing some obstacles - and ending with a Zip Line to the next station. First platform is 10 feet high last one is 50 feet high last zip line is 600 feet long. There are around 40 different obstacles. And 2 'Tarzan Swings'. So.....here is the RAK..........guess how far I will get!
You can guess which station I'll get to - or how many obstacles i'll get through - or how high i'll go. Closest answer wins a prize! I will be giving it all i can and trying to fight this fear.........but I will let you know I am extremely terrified of heights (I have trouble on a small ladder) I don't even know how far I will get. You will definitely see pics and i'm trying to find a helmet camera that's not too expense - so I can post a video too. Good Luck! (and I will not be upset if you pick that I don't finish not sure at this point that I will)
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Post by kmg on Jan 18, 2014 18:16:23 GMT -6
Yikes! Can't believe you are going to do this. I will have to think about this one.
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Post by kmg on Jan 18, 2014 19:25:53 GMT -6
OK, after much thought I have come to the conclusion that Even though it will be incredibly difficult for you, #1- considering all you have been through #2- considering that you always give it your all #3- considering, how can your sister think any less
YOU WILL GO ALL THE WAY! I am also guessing that you will have a random draw , because no matter the correct answer more than one person will guess it.
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Post by jmmetoo on Jan 18, 2014 21:37:51 GMT -6
Hahaha thanks for the confidence boost - I'm kinda worried about what 50 feet will look like from the air
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Post by unforgettable on Jan 18, 2014 22:00:05 GMT -6
Jeri, I see that I am your senior by 6 months. Hmmm. I turned 50 and didn't even consider a RAK. Nice of you. Good luck on conquering your fear of heights. I used to not have one, but now the ferris wheel causes some trepidation. I'd still go on but I have to force myself to relax. I stood out on the platform in Chicago 103 floors above the ground, but I made it a quick trip. Good luck and let us know when it will be. K 1/29--I was so busy writing I forgot to say that I think you will make it all the way! K
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Post by scraprageous on Jan 19, 2014 6:57:35 GMT -6
Happy Early Birthday I have two kids terrified of heights and we have done these courses (I happen to love them scary though they can be). So, you plan to try - I am guessing it depends on the particular day. My guess - since you are too tall for the junior course - will depend - are you going on a weekday? I have seen tons of reactions on these - I think you can do it it will be up to you. So, If you make it through the first station - that will be a wonderful hurdle to complete! Looks like fun - I will guess you make it as well. (though I can't tell from web site - most of the ones i have done - once you are past the first phase - you have to go backwards to stop call it off - there is no just get down now - so I am in the you will make it side of this )
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Post by kmg on May 8, 2014 18:19:55 GMT -6
So what is the weather report?
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Post by jmmetoo on May 8, 2014 21:09:39 GMT -6
It seems like it changes every day - but as of now partly cloudy and 90 I think I would rather have the rain - funny we are doing this in May cause we wanted to avoid the heat of July - go figure!
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Post by kmg on May 9, 2014 7:30:10 GMT -6
Well , you could do it in a bikini
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Post by jmmetoo on May 9, 2014 10:07:06 GMT -6
Hahaha that's a whole other goal to reach
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Post by kmg on May 9, 2014 10:27:04 GMT -6
Just imagine that wedgie
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Post by jmmetoo on May 9, 2014 10:29:08 GMT -6
Or rope burns............
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Post by scraprageous on May 9, 2014 15:18:40 GMT -6
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Post by kmg on May 11, 2014 16:00:35 GMT -6
it is getting close, I am getting butterflies in my stomach for you
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Post by jmmetoo on May 11, 2014 21:11:20 GMT -6
Just booked for Tuesday! No rain but 92!!!!! No turning back now - got my helmet cam all ready to go
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Post by scraprageous on May 12, 2014 7:11:42 GMT -6
wow - at least you won't be cold!
Can't wait to see what your camera shows - sounds like soooo much fun!
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Post by unforgettable on May 12, 2014 10:00:22 GMT -6
Good luck!!!!
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Post by jmmetoo on May 12, 2014 19:47:34 GMT -6
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Post by scraprageous on May 13, 2014 5:30:34 GMT -6
Love it!
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Post by kmg on May 13, 2014 8:04:39 GMT -6
As I post this , she has started the adventure!
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Post by kmg on May 13, 2014 8:05:35 GMT -6
For the record, I do not like the wipe out on the helmet
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Post by ceceparsley on May 13, 2014 8:57:25 GMT -6
GO JERI GO!
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Post by unforgettable on May 13, 2014 20:23:56 GMT -6
My DH and I celebrate 25 years on May 20th. It's going to be a good day for you! K
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Post by scraprageous on May 15, 2014 15:36:33 GMT -6
can't wait for pics
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