tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4572597865932195411.post496770909268359129..comments2023-06-28T05:46:57.772-07:00Comments on The Cyber Tour Guide: Gliding over Oxfordshire... Juliahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07365391659955928592noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4572597865932195411.post-68965507801984141032013-07-05T07:09:29.357-07:002013-07-05T07:09:29.357-07:00it's funny, when I think of skydiving, I think...it's funny, when I think of skydiving, I think oh NO! (with an expletive or two), yet I would love to try hang-gliding, which is actually more dangerous! good for you for trying something new!! xoClaudia https://www.blogger.com/profile/05894575151531616407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4572597865932195411.post-11355151157783324162013-06-30T14:50:24.787-07:002013-06-30T14:50:24.787-07:00Well, it was an experience Zhoen! I am rather surp...Well, it was an experience Zhoen! I am rather surprised at how nervous I have become in the last few years, I used to be such an adventurous person and now, well, now I am almost a Mouse! :)Juliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07365391659955928592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4572597865932195411.post-58153141352570013252013-06-30T13:14:24.332-07:002013-06-30T13:14:24.332-07:00Oh, how wonderful!Oh, how wonderful!Zhoenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03515663141425057088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4572597865932195411.post-33666040190939521012013-06-27T06:17:37.740-07:002013-06-27T06:17:37.740-07:00Actually, since a glider is built to fly without a...Actually, since a glider is built to fly without an engine it may be safer than a plane with an engine that fails, but I am not really convinced.<br /><br />Yes, heights do not scare me, it's hitting the ground at terminal velocity that doesn't appeal!<br /><br />(I'm not brave but thank you) <br /><br />Juliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07365391659955928592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4572597865932195411.post-83447268552953887252013-06-27T06:15:21.651-07:002013-06-27T06:15:21.651-07:00There are NO pics of me with the parachute, unless...There are NO pics of me with the parachute, unless Sarah....<br />Lord, I hope not!Juliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07365391659955928592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4572597865932195411.post-89127070394176518602013-06-27T00:58:16.743-07:002013-06-27T00:58:16.743-07:00Aeroplanes with an engine, preferably two, or even...Aeroplanes with an engine, preferably two, or even more - Yes! Delicate little 'planes with no engines? No-o-o-o!! Martin Shaw (ex The Professionals actor?) recently said that whenever he gets into his aeroplane, he is constantly aware of all the things that can go wrong.<br /><br />Although flying is perfectly safe, (it's the landing that's the problem) my preference would be to stay on the ground (how much further can one fall?) if the alternative was going up in a glider.<br /><br />You're a very brave aviator. :)Tomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09028121782477111901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4572597865932195411.post-50963609962689149842013-06-27T00:07:00.300-07:002013-06-27T00:07:00.300-07:00Am v disappointed there is no pic of you complete ...Am v disappointed there is no pic of you complete with parachute. Please rectify :) Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14965173005793524408noreply@blogger.com