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Aussie105

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15. Sure!

Reply to LisaL (Reply #13)

Sun Jun 14, 2026, 09:58 PM

8 hrs ago

The thrill of possibly dying appeals to some.

"I faced danger and survived!"

Except those many climbing Mt Everest, or do anything dangerous who don't 'make it'.

They are very quiet.

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Woah! : ( Strength to all affected! electric_blue68 13 hrs ago #8

Sad news. Aussie105 10 hrs ago #9

Being risky or dangerous is what makes it exciting. LisaL 9 hrs ago #13

Sure! Aussie105 8 hrs ago #15

What A Weird Thing ProfessorGAC 10 hrs ago #10

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