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I've Abseiled when I was Younger but now my Legs wobble at the top of my Ladder , trying to put Xmas Lights up  lolz  but then I see People climbing Devils Rock on You tube and wish I could get over my fear.

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I'm acrophobic and have spent all my adult life trying to beat it. Like you I've been abseiling (that's rappelling to the Yanks), flown hang gliders, and walked over the arch of the Sydney Harbour Bridge.

When I was about 30 I was with an Army Reserve unit and the sergeant left me on top of a cliff with a load of radio equipment to get down and a young guy to help me. The kid was terrified and I discovered that while I had to focus on getting him down safely I didn't have time to worry about myself. That was the key. I've managed to keep on top of it ever since but it's still a bit of a challenge but if I live another 20 years I might finally beat it.

Here's a picture of the Didge family on the Harbour Bridge. That's Mr and Mrs Didge and three of our grand daughters.

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What a Lovely pic Didge
thanks for posting this
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Your horns don't make wearing that hat uncomfortable?   ;*)
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@Darkest: Thanks for that. It was a bit of a challenge in a few places -- lots of long ladders to climb -- but I'd do it again.

@Bruno: Those hats would have been a challenge even without horns. I take a size 7 and they didn't have anything that big, even with the little strap at the back undone. I had to balance it on top of my head. Most of the time it flopped down the back, hanging from the strap that attached it to those track suits. (We weren't allowed to wear any of our own clothes for fear of something falling and creating problems for the traffic, or pedestrians, crossing the bridge.)
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WHAT???!!!
 Nothing bigger than a size 7?

I see that if the five of you wanted to walk over that bridge tonight It would cost a little over $1,800.00 to do so...(but the little cap is included)
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Oh no it's not. They take the cap back when you get back to base. IF you make it back to base, of course.

And, yeah, I was surprised at the size, too. 7 isn't particularly big and they must run into that problem fairly often.
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Their website now states..."Every ticket to the top includes a Climb Group Photograph, a Certificate of Achievement, a Bridge Climb Cap and free entry to the Pylon Lookout. If you'd like to purchase additional photos, you can do so when you book your ticket or after your Climb."
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Up to three feet I'm fine...
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lolz   don't be daft , you were a BUILDER JD
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No one cares how far you can take it up your ass. You and your bitch Mary mark may resume taking your warm soapy showers together. Have a nice day bitch.

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I can be afraid of heights but really it depends on timing and mood, sometimes I've not sacred at all other times I am. Though I'm not a rock climber so I would be scared of following if I tried an extreme climb.

But I still really like the story of a couple living in a really really high apartment inviting friends over for a party and of course alcohol was served but some of the guest got a scare when they had to go to the bathroom. Check out the painted floor...

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Oh wow! that is so Cool
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No, I'm not afraid of heights in the least ! I've paradropped many times and fly my own plane upside down and everything. I've flown in helicopters with my legs hanging out too. No, I'm not afraid of heights !
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The tall guy is Henry Marion Hite (1915 - 1978)...he was 7 ft. - 9 in. and was billed as the tallest man in the world...He's was a nice guy and he was nothing to be afraid of...

He would have even given you his autograph if you had asked him...That's how I got mine.   ;*)

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I had a Friend Chris and he is 7ft 3"  , when we went Night Clubbing with him , he got treated like a Celebrity , everyone wanted to talk to him and he Loved it.

Never seen a dance floor part like the Red Sea until I met him , it was Cool.
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Yeah a little bit.
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I have a little afraid blush

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Yes, I am! I'm good up to the third rung on a ladder, then forget it! I don't mind flying though....go figure!
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I admit that I do have a fear of heights.

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