Anxiety Trigger : Man Goes Caving
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HundredRoom
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Never understood these risk of death hobbies. Is it an adrenalin rush ?
really a case of dont go out unless your journey is essential. And its not essential to go into a cave.
Free climbing is another - why?
I'd include SCUBA diving as well
Ex Footy Legs
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Haha…
Mate, believe it or not but some people are wired differently from you
I watched ‘the cave’ on Netflix - you might want to watch it. Those cavers talked about a peace and calmness being underground.
Sounded like they had found their equivalent to you watching boro win 4-0
We’re all different and you need to be ultra calm also to free rock climb
HundredRoom
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So much to answerHaha…
Mate, believe it or not but some people are wired differently from you
I watched ‘the cave’ on Netflix - you might want to watch it. Those cavers talked about a peace and calmness being underground.
Sounded like they had found their equivalent to you watching boro win 4-0
We’re all different and you need to be ultra calm also to free rock climb
but i am never ultra calm not even calm
i think im wired up correctly
I dont need to risk my life to enjoy shove half penny although there has been times I could tell you
people were not meant to be underground otherwise we would have been born with wings
The_Lizards_Jumpers
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I'm not claustrophobic at all, but the idea of caving terrifies me. Where do you draw the line on what's a "dangerous hobby" though ?
I like skiing myself and have a titanium shoulder and a huge medical bill (I was living in the US and had health insurance, but you still pay big for it) but it hasn't put me off skiing, equally I love cycling which others would consider dangerous when you factor in mountain decents and the likelihood of crashing (which I have done a few times, fairly badly).
I'd say driving could equally be dangerous given the number of car accidents, or DIY and the risk of electrocution - it's just what you're comfortable with and enjoy doing.
Muttley
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I'm quite comfortable jumping out of airplanes (done that) microlight flight (done that) and I couldn't think of anything more unpleasant than caving. I have been down a fairly friendly cave a long time ago. It was fine until I had to do a squeeze, not even a terribly tight one. From that moment on I hated every moment until I exited into the sunlight.
Each to their own I suppose but it is beyond my ken.
Each to their own I suppose but it is beyond my ken.
Randy
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Yeah caving isn't for me either. I subscribe to an 'urban explorer' called Shiey on YouTube. His videos are incredible. Mostly based over in the old Soviet bloc and Russia.
The nuclear bunker videos are brilliant. He says himself that he does what he does as it gives him a sense of freedom that nothing else can provide. Each to their own and all that.
The nuclear bunker videos are brilliant. He says himself that he does what he does as it gives him a sense of freedom that nothing else can provide. Each to their own and all that.
festa5
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I struggled to get through an MRI scan. Luckily it was my hip so I could look upwards and just about see out the top of the machine which was enough to keep me from flipping out.
If they ever need to scan anything higher up than that they're going to have to sedate me.
I knew I was little bit claustrophobic going in, but thought I'd be fine. I was wrong!
If they ever need to scan anything higher up than that they're going to have to sedate me.
I knew I was little bit claustrophobic going in, but thought I'd be fine. I was wrong!
Andy_W
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John Malkovich is getting younger in that cave, maybe caving is the key. Couldn't watch more than 10 seconds of that though
Not for me, I'd rather look older than go through that, one of my worst nightmares, up there with drowning, being burned alive and small heights (where you know you will likely survive the fall, but the pain would be ridiculous).
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Alzi
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Nutty Putty Cave - Wikipedia
The stuff of nightmares
Think it's his nephew .. sometimes he has his niece with him too ..
Norman_Conquest
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When I worked for Connexions PAYP we took a group of young offenders caving in the Yorkshire Dales. The night before I hardly slept worrying about what I was getting myself into - One of the passages in the cave was called the cheese press.
Anyway, we get all the group kitted out and in we go accompanied by an alsatian dog belonging to the group leader. The dog would squeeze through the tight spaces with you and would give himself a good shake to get the water off him. I am sure he knew what he was doing and that we couldn't do a thing about it.
About an hour into it I am thinking what a great experience and was adding it to one of the best activities I had taken part in when the group leader approaches me and explains that the cave was beginning to fill up with water and we needed to get the group out quickly. He goes on to explain not to say out to the group about the water so not to frighten them and that he will lead the way and asks me to bring up the rear and not allow the stragglers to linger. My first thought was, why can't I lead and he brings up the rear.
We explain to the group that it was time to go and straight away they are questioning why and that they haven't been in the main chamber yet. Now the group we were with were experts at challenging why and knowing their rights. I explain that it's taken us longer than we thought and need to go. Reluctantly we get them moving but it is taking longer than we thought. He again mentions we need to hurry them up without scaring them. What he doesn't realise is, I am now absolutely crapping myself.
Cutting a long story short and after some raised voices by myself to get the group moving we finally get them all out. The leader explains to me that it was a close call. The next week we had another group booked on the same activity and cried off.
Although I enjoyed going in, I would never do it again.
The picture below is taken from Google and shows someone going through the chees press.
Anyway, we get all the group kitted out and in we go accompanied by an alsatian dog belonging to the group leader. The dog would squeeze through the tight spaces with you and would give himself a good shake to get the water off him. I am sure he knew what he was doing and that we couldn't do a thing about it.
About an hour into it I am thinking what a great experience and was adding it to one of the best activities I had taken part in when the group leader approaches me and explains that the cave was beginning to fill up with water and we needed to get the group out quickly. He goes on to explain not to say out to the group about the water so not to frighten them and that he will lead the way and asks me to bring up the rear and not allow the stragglers to linger. My first thought was, why can't I lead and he brings up the rear.
We explain to the group that it was time to go and straight away they are questioning why and that they haven't been in the main chamber yet. Now the group we were with were experts at challenging why and knowing their rights. I explain that it's taken us longer than we thought and need to go. Reluctantly we get them moving but it is taking longer than we thought. He again mentions we need to hurry them up without scaring them. What he doesn't realise is, I am now absolutely crapping myself.
Cutting a long story short and after some raised voices by myself to get the group moving we finally get them all out. The leader explains to me that it was a close call. The next week we had another group booked on the same activity and cried off.
Although I enjoyed going in, I would never do it again.
The picture below is taken from Google and shows someone going through the chees press.
HarryVegas
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I was on an outward bound week long course with work years ago, which involved all sorts of challenges - rock climbing, abseiling, white-water rafting etc ..... and of course potholing. I remember my boss at the time trying to persuade me to step off the sheer rock face to abseil down about 150 foot. I was absolutely soiling myself, while he was helpfully laughing and calling me names from the top.
Next day was potholing. While it was undoubtedly hot down there, I was fine. He on the other hand had to be pulled out backwards, shaking and hyperventilating in a full-on panic attack. It was interesting though - everyone has something they're scared of.
Next day was potholing. While it was undoubtedly hot down there, I was fine. He on the other hand had to be pulled out backwards, shaking and hyperventilating in a full-on panic attack. It was interesting though - everyone has something they're scared of.
I knew a lad from Summerset many years ago who was into his caving. I always remember him telling me the Yorkshire area was by far and away the most dangerous place to go caving due to how fast the area fills with water. Apparently its due to the type of rock in that part of the world.
