Ricko Posted January 3, 2014 Report Share Posted January 3, 2014 Now I like to think that I am a bit handy; diy, welding, spraying, even a bit of gun-smithing. I bought my daughter a tv for her bedroom (she needs an oasis of calm sharing the house with myself and her brother) for Xmas. "Dad, I can't get a picture" "No, that's right you need an aerial" So I borrowed the ladders from the old chap next door and decided to do this myself and thought that at the same time I would run an aerial into the other bedrooms as well. Except... I am not keen on heights! Give me a cliff face to climb or a nice ridge walk in the Lakes and I'm quite happy. But a ladder against the side of the house, forget it! So I battled on all day and it was worth it. The smile on my daughter's face when she switched on the tv and had a picture! Never again though. Aerial fitters you have my respect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
39TDS Posted January 3, 2014 Report Share Posted January 3, 2014 I have a fear of heights no matter how determined to be brave I am. I can sometimes force myself to the top of a ladder but can't actually do anything once I get there. I recently discovered that if I do it in the dark I am fine. Can't see how high it is I guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sx3 clay breaker Posted January 3, 2014 Report Share Posted January 3, 2014 I have a fear of lofts because I fell out of one lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleeh Posted January 3, 2014 Report Share Posted January 3, 2014 (edited) I suppose there's the outside chance you've not seen this video, so just in case... Edited January 3, 2014 by Bleeh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricko Posted January 3, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2014 I suppose there's the outside chance you've not seen this video, so just in case... Iesu Grist that gave me The Fear just watching it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shootnfish Posted January 3, 2014 Report Share Posted January 3, 2014 Im not scared of heights or at least i thought i wasn't until i watched that. What a job though working up there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pestcontrol1 Posted January 3, 2014 Report Share Posted January 3, 2014 how much money would you want to do that job lol I dont know why anyone is scared of hights they dont hurt you its the ground that hurts you :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archiebald Posted January 3, 2014 Report Share Posted January 3, 2014 Had to fit an Ariel too once, it climbed up and bottled it hats off yo you for finishing it ! Imagine how Fred dibnah felt climbing chimneys and dropping them a brick at a time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88b Posted January 3, 2014 Report Share Posted January 3, 2014 I'm the same with ladders, but on a roof I'm fine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delburt0 Posted January 3, 2014 Report Share Posted January 3, 2014 My mate does things like that in the video he is based in Asia at the moment , my brother has been at his wedding today as best man in Phuket Thailand , he is minted Thai bride lives in Dubai living the dream, I'd rather be fat on the floor.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaymo Posted January 3, 2014 Report Share Posted January 3, 2014 No freaking way would I or could I do that. My office might be at 41000' but am safely enclosed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shootgun Posted January 3, 2014 Report Share Posted January 3, 2014 No ******** way would I or could I do that. My office might be at 41000' but am safely enclosed That's very odd... your office have no solid base, is sitting on air Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaymo Posted January 3, 2014 Report Share Posted January 3, 2014 Tis true I have the ultimate mobile office- fortunately since the smoking ban I no longer have to go outside and brave 500mph winds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricko Posted January 3, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2014 That's very odd... your office have no solid base, is sitting on air I'm guessing he might be a pilot? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shootgun Posted January 3, 2014 Report Share Posted January 3, 2014 I'm guessing he might be a pilot? indeed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shawn9914 Posted January 3, 2014 Report Share Posted January 3, 2014 OMG I could feel my palms getting sweaty as I watched that my god how could anyone do that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrcbr Posted January 4, 2014 Report Share Posted January 4, 2014 Feet, ground,happy!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muddy Funker Posted January 4, 2014 Report Share Posted January 4, 2014 I suppose there's the outside chance you've not seen this video, so just in case... Holy **** I had to stop after 3:45, palms sweating and swaying on my chair. Hats off to anyone that can do that, I don't think I could do it for all the money in the world. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Mule Posted January 4, 2014 Report Share Posted January 4, 2014 Heights I'm fine with, it's the greater the chance of falling, the greater my fear. Saying that though, I was TA Para for 4 years. Other than the adrenaline buzz of stepping out of a Herc doing 180mph at 800ft up, I was fine. Bizarre! I saw that video a while ago and it put 'the fear' into me so much, I've only managed to watch it again once sinse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Mule Posted January 4, 2014 Report Share Posted January 4, 2014 If you want more of those videos, look for young Russian girl walking round the top of a building and more Russians on a tower - Sheesh! Cold sweats time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike737 Posted January 4, 2014 Report Share Posted January 4, 2014 Wow, that had me sweating! Is there a point almost at the end where he lets go with both hands momentarily? I wonder how much it sways in a strong wind? Other scary videos include the Chinese building walkways round a mountain, no safety gear at all. And to get back on track; congrats to the OP Ricko for his achievement! Mike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Bb Posted January 4, 2014 Report Share Posted January 4, 2014 This one does it for me, especially from 2:50 onwards! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y1Nd1qtk1Go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delburt0 Posted January 4, 2014 Report Share Posted January 4, 2014 Never fancied the thought of putting a Ariel up since rod hull and emu fell off the roof :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaymo Posted January 4, 2014 Report Share Posted January 4, 2014 indeed Well, someone's got to take you on Hols..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaymo Posted January 4, 2014 Report Share Posted January 4, 2014 But a shame I can't use the 'Quote' button correctly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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