Quote: Moonstone @ January 17 2009, 1:01 AM GMTI do! I've never ever flown. Sometimes on the bus back to my home town we go through the airport and I see the planes and think f**k that!
It's more a fear of crashing than a fear of actually flying though, but I suppose they amount to the same thing?
Yes. And a fear of crashing is really just a fear of death.
Planes, even on the ground, are f**king scary though aren't they.
Quote: DaButt @ January 17 2009, 12:59 AM GMTThere's Jim Beam and Coke in his cup. The beer (Samuel Adams) in the other chair is mine. He likes to go for the high-octane beverages first.
You should've showed a photo with you in it so we know what you look like.
You should try to overcome your adversity to flying. There are a lot of great places to see on this planet. I was scared when I was a kid - I'm absolutely petrified of heights - but I just forced myself to get on a plane and now I fly almost 50,000 miles per year.
You're dead right and I know it, but I just can't do it. I'd need to be knocked out like BA.
Quote: Aaron @ January 17 2009, 1:02 AM GMT18.
And that's really your own fault, isn't it?
Yes, it is. But not really my fault I have such a phobia I didn't choose to have it.
Quote: zooo @ January 17 2009, 1:03 AM GMTPlanes, even on the ground, are f**king scary though aren't they.
Aww! Poor zooo. We'll cure your weird little fear. 
Quote: Moonstone @ January 17 2009, 1:04 AM GMTYes, it is. But not really my fault I have such a phobia I didn't choose to have it.
I'm scared of the French, but I've still been there!
Quote: zooo @ January 17 2009, 1:03 AM GMTPlanes, even on the ground, are f**king scary though aren't they.
Yes! A big yes! In fact it's probably worse cos you think about that really really f**king heavy object flying thousands of feet in the air with the help of these two little wings!
Quote: Moonstone @ January 17 2009, 1:01 AM GMTI do! I've never ever flown. Sometimes on the bus back to my home town we go through the airport and I see the planes and think f**k that!
It's more a fear of crashing than a fear of actually flying though, but I suppose they amount to the same thing?
After the latest scare in New York I read that it's been more than 2 years since a commercial airline had a fatality in the United States. Certainly the bus companies can't match that claim. I doubt you worry about dying every time you ride a train, car or bike, so do a little research, see a doctor for some meds if necessary, find a companion you trust and make a quick flight somewhere. You'll be glad you did.
Quote: Aaron @ January 17 2009, 1:06 AM GMTI'm scared of the French, but I've still been there!
Quote: Moonstone @ January 17 2009, 1:04 AM GMTYou should've showed a photo with you in it so we know what you look like.
Just look at my avatar and imagine it 40 years older, fatter, balder and with a graying beard.
Looks like I don't have any photos of myself in the desert. I'm in the process of grabbing some video of the trip, so you'll be able to see me in all my drunken glory soon enough.
Quote: DaButt @ January 17 2009, 1:07 AM GMTAfter the latest scare in New York I read that it's been more than 2 years since a commercial airline had a fatality in the United States. Certainly the bus companies can't match that claim. I doubt you worry about dying every time you ride a train, car or bike, so do a little research, see a doctor for some meds if necessary, find a companion you trust and make a quick flight somewhere. You'll be glad you did.
It's not the same though. You at least have a chance of surviving a bus or train crash but on a plane you have practically zilch, and you also have a few minutes to think about the fact you're gonna be dead in a few minutes!
And stats won't make any difference with me - the only stat I'm interested in is the one involving the plane I'd be on!
I can't do it. I wish I could but I just can't. It really does make things shit sometimes as I've had offers to go all over the world but couldn't because of the length of time to get there by boat and train etc.
It's just that if a train or a car crashes you have a good chance of surviving it. Even if a ship sinks, if you can swim you have a chance.
But unfortunately I don't have any wings.
This pic, although it maaaay be photoshopped, makes me feel sick.
Quote: Moonstone @ January 17 2009, 1:12 AM GMTIt's not the same though. You at least have a chance of surviving a bus or train crash but on a plane you have practically zilch, and you also have a few minutes to think about the fact you're gonna be dead in a few minutes!
Heheh.
Quote: DaButt @ January 17 2009, 1:11 AM GMTJust look at my avatar and imagine it 40 years older, fatter, balder and with a graying beard.
Looks like I don't have any photos of myself in the desert. I'm in the process of grabbing some video of the trip, so you'll be able to see me in all my drunken glory soon enough.
Is that you? I always assumed it was one of your kids.
That video would be fun The drunker the better
Quote: zooo @ January 17 2009, 1:13 AM GMTThis pic, although it maaaay be photoshopped, makes me feel sick.
I'm almost positive it's real. There are some airports with approaches like that. I like to drive out by the airport and stand right under the the arriving/departing planes. Awesome display of power.
Quote: Moonstone @ January 17 2009, 1:14 AM GMTIs that you? I always assumed it was one of your kids.
That video would be fun
It's me in 1966.
I'll upload a quick video, but I'm really not all that drunk. Not a smart idea if you're handling firearms. 
Yeah, I found another few.
I don't know why I enjoy torturing myself like this!
Quote: zooo @ January 17 2009, 1:13 AM GMTIt's just that if a train or a car crashes you have a good chance of surviving it. Even if a ship sinks, if you can swim you have a chance.
But unfortunately I don't have any wings.
Zooo you are making SO much sense
But you've still got bigger balls than me if you actually managed to get on one. I applaud you for that.
Quote: DaButt @ January 17 2009, 1:18 AM GMTNot a smart idea if you're handling firearms.
Actual nightmare material.