Interesting observations. The part where it was mentioned about being vary of people looking for excitement reminded me of my days when I lived near the Rocky Mountains. While not as tall, on average, as some of the more famous mountain ranges (e.g. the Himalayans) there are a few, well known, rock faces that drew a certain type of individual which we locals would call "suicide jocks". These seemingly normal individuals would come across as being perfectly normal, until when accompanied, it would become obvious over time that some of them had a secret death wish and were looking for the perfect scenario that conformed to the idea of how to go out with a big bang which often correlated to an activity whose engagement had a razor thin chance of survival. For example, there is one mountain that had an ice wall of several thousand feet. Climbing rock faces with a certain degree of difficulty is one thing, but climbing an ice wall of several thousand feet, one where it was plainly visible that chunks of ice were randomly falling attracts such individuals. Or sailing through a narrow mountain canyon where both banks are devoid of any place to land...during a wind storm where the waves resonate ever higher in pitch is another case. So, reading your post reinforced my past perceptions of being wary of certain individuals....the trick for we mere mortals to learn the "tells".
I've actually managed to avoid such individuals in person, just heard a lot of grumbling about them. I wonder if I will actually recognise them if I do? I may find out...
I am in love with the old lady with the realistic baseline expectations. She must have lived through a lot, and gained rare wisdom!
There are number of very cool old ladies here, and I will introduce some of them shortly.
Anna,
You are an example and motivation to all volunteers. Thank you for your continued hard work to help out those in need in Ukraine.
Kind regards,
Serhiy aka Serge
I feel honoured by you saying that; thank you. I hope the rallies continue to be well-attended. I'll be back in London by July.
Thank you Anna, the war in Ukraine is not over and we all can do a bit more. Stay safe and looking forward to see you around when you are back.
Interesting observations. The part where it was mentioned about being vary of people looking for excitement reminded me of my days when I lived near the Rocky Mountains. While not as tall, on average, as some of the more famous mountain ranges (e.g. the Himalayans) there are a few, well known, rock faces that drew a certain type of individual which we locals would call "suicide jocks". These seemingly normal individuals would come across as being perfectly normal, until when accompanied, it would become obvious over time that some of them had a secret death wish and were looking for the perfect scenario that conformed to the idea of how to go out with a big bang which often correlated to an activity whose engagement had a razor thin chance of survival. For example, there is one mountain that had an ice wall of several thousand feet. Climbing rock faces with a certain degree of difficulty is one thing, but climbing an ice wall of several thousand feet, one where it was plainly visible that chunks of ice were randomly falling attracts such individuals. Or sailing through a narrow mountain canyon where both banks are devoid of any place to land...during a wind storm where the waves resonate ever higher in pitch is another case. So, reading your post reinforced my past perceptions of being wary of certain individuals....the trick for we mere mortals to learn the "tells".
I've actually managed to avoid such individuals in person, just heard a lot of grumbling about them. I wonder if I will actually recognise them if I do? I may find out...