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To: geologist
All good points.

Yet, sometimes I think it is like the much repeated aphorism "money doesn't make you happy" (or variations of it) that sounds good but is really not true.

Yes, I know money can be more dangerous than helpful, e.g. rich men - camels - eyes of needles, but only because it insulates you from reality and buys you some limited freedom therefore making some people forget their ultimate end.

I don't know if I could handle the REAL solitary kind of life like mountain men or desert wanderers but I know some people could and they thrive in that environment.

23 posted on 05/01/2009 10:39:22 AM PDT by AreaMan
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To: AreaMan
The true adventurer ... ala ... Admiral Byrd , the mountain climbers of K2 or Mt Everest are of a differing ilk. Brave and determined even at a huge danger or not surviving the experience.

It takes all kinds. The really brave adventurers are relatively rare. Now they have this experience of taking unconditioned men and women that can pay the cost on group climbing of Everest. Huge dangers involved. Especially in “the death zone.” Particularly when the climbers are inexperienced.

Stupidity to my mind. Even the experts die there.

24 posted on 05/01/2009 10:48:15 AM PDT by geologist (The only answer to the troubles of this life is Jesus. A decision we all must make.)
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