Earlier, someone raised a question about nadin's membership in Seal Team 6.
Of course they come to her for instruction, but we don't know whether she's actually an operator.
She gives us a hint by letting us know about her expertise at rapelling.
When her enormous bulk came sliding down that rope from the helicopter, Osama gave up, and another Seal popped him.
Wed Feb 8, 2012, 12:26 AM
nadinbrzezinski (101,586 posts)
Cliff Rescue Costs Add Up
Cliff rescues can be exciting to watch, but they happen pretty often.
Besides being costly to the taxpayer, they put lives at risk. It's an average of two rescues every month, and the costs add up.
Emergency crews come to the rescue of all types on the cliffs, from hikers to naked women and even dogs.
“Along the coast we range between 40 to 50 cliff rescues every year,†said San Diego Lifeguards Lt. Andy Lerum.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/46303541/ns/local_news-san_diego_ca/#.TzIG__F5mSM
No they are not fun to watch, let alone participate in....
http://www.democraticunderground.com/1002282546Response to cliffordu (Reply #1)
Wed Feb 8, 2012, 12:42 AM
nadinbrzezinski (101,586 posts)
2. LOL. trust me I needed that.
On serious note, if we ever decide to teach nephews to rappel, I will need to buy new equipment. To be honest, rather not.
Yep, nutcase nadin has shimmied up and down sheer cliffs so much, her equipment is worn out!
Response to cliffordu (Reply #3)
Wed Feb 8, 2012, 01:01 AM
nadinbrzezinski (101,586 posts)
I just get paranoid of using other people's gear. It comes from having been in a rescue unit. Why doing stupid, exciting, stuff like that on vacation, we pass.
But that is for parents to worry. And ignorance is bliss.
I should still replace the line though...if we needed to get out, assuming I could find an anchor... I guess will invest in a window ladder...same price, more or less.
Replacing that line might be a good idea. After hundreds of trips up and down Half Dome and the Matterhorn, it's worn out.
On top of that, nutcase nadin appears to be pushing 350 pounds, a pretty serious load for a zip line.
If she has to escape a second-story fire in that crappy little San Diego condo, her biggest problem will be fitting through the window frame.