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Funny how that looks to others . . . I have to agree that love - and art -
is sometimes in the eye of the beholder.
Echoing Patrick's observations, a friend of mine used to be an aerial
photographer and shot from an ultralight. No parachute, no second
chance. He turned into a glider pilot eight times over his career - eight
engine-outs for one reason or another, all of them not his fault (believe it or
not).
He looks at me like I'm out of my mind - thinks just being u/w is
outlandishly dangerous. Hates boats with a passion. Go figure.
A submarine? Are you out of your mind?
Rick L
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Subject: [PSUBS-MAILIST] Xubmersibles
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To put it in further perspective;
There have been many people in my peer group and at work whom
have bungee jumped, skydived, raced cars, flown small craft, etc.
whose jaw drops when they find out that yes, I have indeed piloted
a mini-sub and plan to build one.
-patrick
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Sent: Tuesday, October 03, 2006 6:21
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Subject: Re: [PSUBS-MAILIST] Escape
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I could'nt agree with you more Frank. As a former Dirt track racer,
I've known some people who were seriously hurt and one who isn't here
because of their chosen sport - none that I talked to would change if they
could replay, I also am hoping to come out on the top side of this challenge
- but if not - It sure beats watching TV.
Sadly, Most live entire lives and never push the envelope!
Great thoughts - Well said - Frank,
Jim Kocourek
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Sent: Tuesday, October 03, 2006 12:03
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Subject: Re: [PSUBS-MAILIST] Escape
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I'm not all that humble, but I'll tell you what I believe.
The bulk of the men involved in this adventure have a pretty good
idea of the risk involved.
Extreme sports, of which this could be described by some outsiders,
is all about pushing the envelope, and sometimes doing what is thought to
be impossible by many.
Scuba diving, hang gliding, down hill skiing, surfing the big ones in
Hawaii, or any other FUN thing has it's risks. As professionals, any
person capable of building his own sub, knows the need to minimize risks
and plan for all contingencies, but still expect to die if the shit hits
the fan.
Although I grieve for the men and their families, I still envy them
for their courage and imagination.
Men are made by their desires, and driven by their dreams.
The friends who perished were living those dreams, and probably
wouldn't trade their lives for anyone's.
Let's celebrate their achievements, and remember them as they would
like to be remembered. Hero's of a new dimension for mankind ( the deep
sea ) and true explorers laying out a path for the rest of us to
follow.
Thanks, Frank
D.
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