Comments | leroy484: I climbed this ...

leroy484

I climbed this ...

Jul 13, 2007 15:32

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thiebes July 13 2007, 22:46:54 UTC

That glissading sounds scary!

Yeah, but ... leroy484 July 13 2007, 23:04:05 UTC

it's that good kind of scary. And it is a total rush! At least, as long as the guy coming down behind you doesn't start too soon and the rocks he kicks loose don't catch up with you.

Re: Yeah, but ... thiebes July 13 2007, 23:57:22 UTC

Kicking rocks loose? See that freaks me out... what if one of the rocks you kick doesn't come loose, and instead your feet stop while the rest of your body does not? Eek.

Well, ... leroy484 July 14 2007, 00:00:20 UTC

depending on your angle, I guess you'd either sit down very hard and bang your chin on your knees, or do a face plant, your feet being the pivot point. WOW! That could hurt! I'm seeing the animated version in my mind.

Figure it this way: it didn't happen to me, so most people would make it through. The rocks kicked loose by the guy behind are scarier, IMO.

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usha93 July 14 2007, 15:30:15 UTC

I certainly hope I’d have enough sense not to try this again, but it was one heck of a lot of fun!

At my current age, this is the theme of my life. I'm not complaining -- there are many worse life-themes out there! :-)

amritarosa August 2 2007, 22:47:27 UTC

Bonnie up in Portland (amritarosa on lj here), friendin' ya.
hope it's cool :)

Well, ... leroy484 August 2 2007, 22:48:34 UTC

it better be!

Re: Well, ... amritarosa August 2 2007, 23:28:03 UTC

Groovy.
I'm also gloriamundi010, but that one's much more particularly my art & magicky journal.

Pleasure. leroy484 August 2 2007, 23:32:54 UTC

I haven't been up in your neck o' the woods in a couple years now. I miss the green.

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