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Saturday, July 26, 2008

Photo-Hunter: Hanging



"Hanging" 50 feet above the ground with nothing but a rope between me and the solid ground was an exhilarating experience. That's me, doing a gravity-defying stunt at Sarmiento campsite in Tanay. I was never afraid of heights but as the Army guy (our scout master) was putting harness on me, giving me instructions, and the wind was blowing around the tower, I felt my knees tremble a little bit. It was my first rappel and I thought, "What the hell am I doing here?" I was about to change my mind when he gently asked, "Ma'am, are you sure you're not pregnant?"...I forgot my nervousness and almost jumped head first!:D Of course, I was not pregnant---I'm just a woman of...substance (Ha-ha). I remember gobbling a bag of french fries before climbing the tower. It was probably the french fries that gave me the guts and energy to rappel. :D No regrets, I'll do it again in a heartbeat!



that's my friend Gary, showing-off :D


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29 comments:

  1. AnonymousJuly 26, 2008 at 3:45 PM

    That looks pretty fun and adventurous!! :) I would love to give that a try given the chance.

    Enjoy the weekend!!

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  2. KimJuly 26, 2008 at 3:57 PM

    How cool are you!! Wow I never would have the guts to jump!Kim

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  3. Baker WatsonJuly 26, 2008 at 4:12 PM

    Bring on the mountains and cliffs, lol. You are ready for it now.

    Good choice. Being up in the air with just a harness gives one an entirely different appreciation for the word 'hanging'.

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  4. AnonymousJuly 26, 2008 at 4:16 PM

    You are one tough cookie! I'll probably be able to do it but I need several drinks first LOL.

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  5. philosJuly 26, 2008 at 4:19 PM

    I'd love to do that! Is it expensive? Cool shots!

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  6. YTSLJuly 26, 2008 at 4:28 PM

    Well done! And you've got the photos to prove it too! :)

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  7. Harajuku PearLJuly 26, 2008 at 4:57 PM

    whoa!!! that's high......i don't think i'm brave enough....good shot for the theme.

    Pearl - have a good weekend

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  8. david mcmahonJuly 26, 2008 at 5:27 PM

    Well done!

    Looks like Gary was head over heels!

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  9. kayceeJuly 26, 2008 at 5:32 PM

    That's so cool! I've done it once before & yeah, i'll do it again if given the chance.
    Thanks for sharing =D

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  10. Hootin AnniJuly 26, 2008 at 6:57 PM

    I was going to say that this looks like a USMC training camp, and after I read --ARMY I now know. Looks a bit scary if you ask me.

    Mine's posted, hop on over if you can find time! Have a super weekend.

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  11. AnonymousJuly 26, 2008 at 7:05 PM

    I don't think I could have done that even when I was young!

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  12. DragonstarJuly 26, 2008 at 7:31 PM

    Well done you! Hey, the things people do for a PhotoHunt shot!!!

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  13. CarverJuly 26, 2008 at 7:42 PM

    That looks like fun and you were brave to do it. Happy weekend.

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  14. Liz HindsJuly 26, 2008 at 8:13 PM

    Well done! I hope the fries stayed down!

    I think I would like to do that but wouldn't like to take the first step!

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  15. AnonymousJuly 26, 2008 at 8:15 PM

    Thats look fun but scary i guess to the beginners. Happy weekend and hunting too.

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  16. PanaderosJuly 26, 2008 at 9:44 PM

    That was cool! Natawa ako sa "I'm a woman of substance" statement mo. :D Pero kung ako ikaw, inikot ko iyong lubid sa leeg ni Army Guy at binitay ko siya. Hehehe

    Nice photos. :)

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  17. eastcoastlifeJuly 26, 2008 at 10:23 PM

    Oh my! You're so brave! I'm feeling giddy. Happy weekend.

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  18. AnonymousJuly 26, 2008 at 11:20 PM

    Very very cool. :-)
    Great photos.

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  19. Pretty Life OnlineJuly 26, 2008 at 11:49 PM

    OMG! This is that I want to do too... LOL! Cool catch for today's theme... Mine's up too hope you can drop by... Happy weekend!

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  20. Karen CoutuJuly 27, 2008 at 1:46 AM

    I am so impressed. I would have been scared to death.

    Here's mine . . .

    http://3garnetsn2sapphires.blogspot.com/2008/07/photohunt-hanging.html

    And I hope you'll come enter in my giveaway that starts on Sunday.

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  21. FloJuly 27, 2008 at 1:48 AM

    Very cool!!! Yeah, we had to do something similar in the Army, but that was a loooong time ago.

    Mine is up over at Flo's Place

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  22. tnchick ♥July 27, 2008 at 4:03 AM

    Wow, way to go! I bet that was exhilarating and I am sure you had a great feel of accomplishment when you were finished!

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  23.  gmirageJuly 27, 2008 at 4:38 AM

    Whoa! I doubt if I would! I admire your go for everything attitude hehe.

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  24. Leslie:July 27, 2008 at 4:46 AM

    Wow! Well done! I wish I had the guts and the ability to do that.

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  25. Wade HuntsingerJuly 27, 2008 at 7:10 AM

    Now that looks like a lot of fun.

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  26. AnonymousJuly 27, 2008 at 7:57 AM

    bravo! that's you? omgosh! looks fun though:)

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  27. Rambling WoodsJuly 27, 2008 at 8:32 AM

    You are brave..Great post..

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  28. nutartJuly 28, 2008 at 8:34 AM

    wow! cool lady!!!...lalung-lalo na kung preggy ka ;-D

    My husband would have goaded me to do it and I probably would have shrieked at him on the spot. I guess being used to my "theatrics" (he calls it that) would still have me do the rappel, even if I would probably have to be dragged down.

    Ano kaya ang tatanungin ng sundalo sa amin ;-)?

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  29. escapeJuly 28, 2008 at 11:06 PM

    cool cool cool! i'll love to that. challenging but the experience will definitely be memorable.

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