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BS: Zip line

15 Jul 15 - 10:27 PM (#3723917)
Subject: BS: Zip line
From: GUEST,Olddude

Went off on the zip lines with my daughters over some awesome canyons. After heart surgery it's kind of tough on the chest wall but worth it. I tell you, it's the most fun you can have with out being arrested Lol. Way cool


15 Jul 15 - 10:31 PM (#3723919)
Subject: RE: BS: Zip line
From: Rapparee

Do they give you a parachute just in case? It can be a long, long way down!


16 Jul 15 - 03:02 AM (#3723939)
Subject: RE: BS: Zip line
From: GUEST,HiLo

Oh I wish I had the courage for that ! Sounds like a great thrill.


16 Jul 15 - 05:25 AM (#3723958)
Subject: RE: BS: Zip line
From: Leadfingers

What are "Zip Lines" ? Not something I am familiar with in UK !


16 Jul 15 - 05:27 AM (#3723959)
Subject: RE: BS: Zip line
From: GUEST,Ian

I'd love to but don't think I dare.

Well done!


16 Jul 15 - 05:59 AM (#3723966)
Subject: RE: BS: Zip line
From: GUEST

What are "Zip Lines" ?

Do you not know what search engines are, Terry? They help you find things out. Mine pointed toward Wikipedia, where I found this: Zip Line


16 Jul 15 - 09:18 AM (#3724009)
Subject: RE: BS: Zip line
From: GUEST,#

Terry,

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QsCqD799-ps

I don't doubt she'd have made it to the landing had she closed her mouth. Wind resistance is real.


16 Jul 15 - 09:37 AM (#3724017)
Subject: RE: BS: Zip line
From: GUEST,Olddude

That was way too much fun. Loved it. Only issue is hitting the tree branches with my butt


16 Jul 15 - 12:56 PM (#3724077)
Subject: RE: BS: Zip line
From: GUEST,#

Better than many alternatives, Dan.


16 Jul 15 - 01:07 PM (#3724085)
Subject: RE: BS: Zip line
From: GUEST,Olddude

Water slide now with grandson.. Later going to jump out of an airplane again.

Throw the meds away, fire the damn doctors and live.

Have a beer, have a smoke, get laid, but live. Sitting on a couch is not living, drive fast if you want, jump out a plane if you want but live. My opinion


16 Jul 15 - 01:47 PM (#3724096)
Subject: RE: BS: Zip line
From: Rapparee

Do it! You might not have another chance.


16 Jul 15 - 02:13 PM (#3724101)
Subject: RE: BS: Zip line
From: Don Firth

Alternative method of transportation: EEEEEAAAOOOOWEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!

Or

Whenever I look off a tall curb (kerb), my ears tend to pop!!

Don Firth

P. S. I smell a Darwin Award….


16 Jul 15 - 04:47 PM (#3724145)
Subject: RE: BS: Zip line
From: GUEST,Musket musing

When I went zip trekking between two mountains in Canada, the thrill of the zip trek was put into perspective when we were walking back to the minibus and a bear was sat in the path blocking our way...

(Anti climax. He sat and posed whilst we got our cameras out then waddled off into the woods, presumably for a shit. )

We all know what zips are in The Uk. Or at least, we dirty rotten stinking capitalists amongst us do.


16 Jul 15 - 09:50 PM (#3724191)
Subject: RE: BS: Zip line
From: GUEST,Olddude

It is one heck of a lot of fun, but jumping out of a plane is the rush. I am going to invest in my own equipment.


16 Jul 15 - 11:19 PM (#3724198)
Subject: RE: BS: Zip line
From: GUEST,.gargoyle

Old Dude.....

You bring rejoicing cheer to my heart.

Sincerely,
Gargoyle

A creedo of the 1970's 'new game movement' HAVE FUN. ... Play Hard, Play Fair, Nobody Hurt.


17 Jul 15 - 12:03 PM (#3724337)
Subject: RE: BS: Zip line
From: frogprince

I thought a zip line was the scar from when ya zipped up without reeling in good first.


17 Jul 15 - 12:19 PM (#3724339)
Subject: RE: BS: Zip line
From: GUEST,Olddude

That kind is no fun froggy


17 Jul 15 - 12:21 PM (#3724340)
Subject: RE: BS: Zip line
From: Bill D

Now... try the 'interesting' fun.


17 Jul 15 - 04:09 PM (#3724390)
Subject: RE: BS: Zip line
From: GUEST

Did it in a mountainous area in British Columbia, Canada - amongst some huge cedar trees. Lots of fun.


18 Jul 15 - 11:09 AM (#3724577)
Subject: RE: BS: Zip line
From: Long Firm Freddie

How not to do it...

LFF


18 Jul 15 - 02:04 PM (#3724610)
Subject: RE: BS: Zip line
From: GUEST,MikeL2

Hi Dan

If you want to do it....do it you old coot...lol

Me...., These days I get my rush when I go one floor in an elevator.

At the moment I have had surgery on my leg and have to sit still with it elevated.

kind regards - hope to see you seen in the Iron Man Triathlon !!

Go Dan Go.