Ryan
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- Oct 31, 2000
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This experience isn't when I felt most alive, but it's one of the top 10:
When I was moving form Panama in 1999, curing the drawdown period when the US was pulling it forces out, I remember going to a hill on Howard AFB that overlooked the entire installation. The base was pretty empty. It was a nice day, and I just remember seeing everywhere I had been for the past 5 years, and getting upset that I'd never be able to experience such a beautiful place like this again. I sat and reflected for a few hours.
When I was moving form Panama in 1999, curing the drawdown period when the US was pulling it forces out, I remember going to a hill on Howard AFB that overlooked the entire installation. The base was pretty empty. It was a nice day, and I just remember seeing everywhere I had been for the past 5 years, and getting upset that I'd never be able to experience such a beautiful place like this again. I sat and reflected for a few hours.
Saint Nick
Lifer
- Jan 21, 2005
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i am alive right now, if i weren't, i wouldn't be typing this :laugh:
but at no point in my life have i ever felt "most alive"... not yet at least.
but at no point in my life have i ever felt "most alive"... not yet at least.
I was north of the Arctic Circle in Norway on the Lofoten Islands camping by myself. I had a pack full of gear and food, and was wandering in the midnight sun. I had left my home in search of something, and found myself in this pristine, insanely beautiful and completely empty land. I wandered for four days on no trails, and near the end of it I came across a cliff that blocked my passage to where I wanted to go. I was miles from anyone, anywhere, and no one knew where I was. I tossed my pack off, and tied a rope around my pack and began climbing. It took me nearly an hour of climbing, pulling up my pack and repeating to get to the top. Once at the top I sat down (rather shakily), and realized the profound danger I had put myself in, and just closed my eyes. Adrenaline was washing out of my system, and the view of the mountains, ocean and snow patches filled me completely. I sat for a few hours in utter bliss, set up camp on top of the cliff and made mental notes to a) remember that moment forever, and b) stop being stupid and climbing cliffs unprotected.
On difficult days I transport myself back to the top of that cliff, and know that everything will be all right in my world again.
On difficult days I transport myself back to the top of that cliff, and know that everything will be all right in my world again.
Originally posted by: Orsorum
Originally posted by: EyeMWing
July 3, 2005. I could tell you, but they'd ban me. It might make it into the YAGT.org adult forums one day, but until then... Speculate
Mmm, that was my birthday.
You're only a month old?
NuclearNed
Raconteur
- May 18, 2001
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There is a mountain here in eastern Tennessee that I like to climb on my bicycle. There is a remote, mostly unused paved road that runs all the way to the top, and it is as steep and winding as any road I have ever seen. From top to bottom, it is about 9 miles. To say the least, going to the top is slow, painful, and grueling. The first of two great rushes is when I get to the top. I usually stop for a few minutes and get a much deserved drink of water and enjoy the breathtaking scenery. There is a sense of accomplishment that can?t be described. The second rush is the ride back to the bottom. Imagine riding around steep curves at 40 to 45 miles per hour through a dense forest. When I get back home, the endorphins and adrenalin flow through every inch of my body, yet at the same time I?m exhausted in a good way. Every nerve ending feels like it is alive for the first time. Even my eyesight seems extra sharp. There is nothing quite like it.
When I first took my own hotchick on a daytrip of Whidbey Island -- still remember it as if it happened just yesterday.
meltdown75
Lifer
- Nov 17, 2004
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:thumbsup:I take it this is the "meaningful post of the day" thread...
here's a pic of a line strewn about 100' over a pond filled with crocodiles
I stood on the edge of the drop with my back to the water. My brand new wife of about 3 days (this was on our honeymoon btw) jumped on me and I jumped backwards. That made me feel damn alive!!
Other times... on my wedding day when my wife came into view at the church. I got woozy and almost passed out. Never had that feeling before or since!
Another time would be when I was about 15-16 and bad a very bad wipeout on my dirtbike... 80km/hr, hit fresh gravel on a curve, panicked and locked up front brakes, flew over the handlebars and skidded face & hands first (open face helmet, no gloves) on the gravel road for about 40 feet. Ever pull gravel out of your face? It'll make you feel alive.
roguerower
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- Nov 18, 2004
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The day I graduated from High School. Mind you that this was bout a month ago, but walking across the stage i realised that it was all over and in a couple of days i would be going to beach week with my friends. No homework, no busywork, and no projects. I'M FRICKIN FREE!
getting married was definitely one of the most uplifting experiences i've ever gone through. i'm still very much alive.
NuclearNed
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