tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29822720.post1562636924838917019..comments2023-11-02T07:05:51.747-06:00Comments on Call Me Grandma Dawn: Fear or Cowardice?Dawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14938607712512860569noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29822720.post-3471415449652568132007-12-08T20:01:00.000-07:002007-12-08T20:01:00.000-07:00I'm probably too late...you're most likely gone......I'm probably too late...you're most likely gone...BUT...I like to go snorkling, but it I get nervous about swimming out over my head. So I bought a life vest...the kind that goes around your waist. That way, if I get tired...or well...I just feel more secure when I'm out there. <BR/><BR/>You could even lie on a raft and stick your face in the water to see the fish.<BR/><BR/>I have a fear of Sharon Lynnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05538835090062707610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29822720.post-20077130455728014082007-12-07T14:05:00.000-07:002007-12-07T14:05:00.000-07:00I was going to say exactly what Linds said. Your i...I was going to say exactly what Linds said. Your idea of the perfect vacation is about the same as mine and I'll bet after 35 years, your hubby knows that and will be perfectly fine with it.<BR/><BR/>I wouldn't climb into a kayak. I love horses but have no desire to ride them. If I could swim, I might snorkel because everyone I know who has done it can't talk enough about how great it is.<BR/><BRBarbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13078572615133867629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29822720.post-9669386042977156322007-12-07T13:11:00.000-07:002007-12-07T13:11:00.000-07:00Celebrate your differences, Dawn. Just relax and e...Celebrate your differences, Dawn. Just relax and enjoy the time away, whether you are on the beach or trying something new. We all have our nemesises (if that is a word!) and you don't have to conquer them all for your husband to love you. He does that anyway!! So don't forget the photos!Lindshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17141761866483224572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29822720.post-25437290013119376982007-12-07T12:55:00.000-07:002007-12-07T12:55:00.000-07:00One thing about the ocean is that you really don't...One thing about the ocean is that you really don't have to know how to swim. You can of just let the waves float you around. It is so SUPER RELAXING! You will love it. When I was pregnant I would get a little boogie board and just float or just float on my back... The ocean is somehow so healing. <BR/><BR/>So, don't worry about having to swim, you don't have to. Just let the ocean waves do the Ms. Kathleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00296728970210715746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29822720.post-23104687673186705682007-12-06T17:00:00.000-07:002007-12-06T17:00:00.000-07:00Oh Dawn - I am so with you on this. Steve is afra...Oh Dawn - I am so with you on this. Steve is afraid of nothing - absolutely nothing. I - on the other hand - am really good at watching him be afraid of nothing. Even my grandchildren are braver than I. I'll be praying you can get up enough courage to do a couple of those things. I could do the snorkeling. I do love the water.<BR/>I've been on a horse exactly once and it wasn't one of my Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14937532276250199445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29822720.post-14654519776265258502007-12-06T16:45:00.000-07:002007-12-06T16:45:00.000-07:00Dear Dawn, I so understand what you're talking abo...Dear Dawn, I so understand what you're talking about...I have a great fear of heights and it has stopped me from enjoying a lot of things in life. Sometimes I have dared to try and it's been just as awful as I thought it would be! lol Now I don't force myself to do anything I'm not comfortable with. Your husband's idea of a great time in Hawaii is just not the same as yours and I'm sure he'd Carole Buranthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05497329055251626140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29822720.post-54091901687086924522007-12-06T10:34:00.000-07:002007-12-06T10:34:00.000-07:00Dawn,I couldn't swim if my life depended on it. I ...Dawn,<BR/><BR/>I couldn't swim if my life depended on it. I would love to be able to. I would love to go snorkeling. I love the water, but for some reason I just never learned to swim. I too have contemplated taking adult swimming lessons, but, like you, have never been able to talk myself into it. Maybe in 2008, we could tackle it. <BR/><BR/>I do hope you enjoy your holiday. Horseback riding Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08175754179624182953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29822720.post-19945313818057543972007-12-06T10:21:00.000-07:002007-12-06T10:21:00.000-07:00Diane - you crack me up! Very good adviced mixed ...Diane - you crack me up! Very good adviced mixed in there. And a few good laughs. I can't even fathom doing a ropes course for anybody ever!! And in a blizzard - are you a crazy woman??? But thank the Lord you survived to tell us about it. You're amazing.Dawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14938607712512860569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29822720.post-73090284884353277572007-12-06T10:00:00.000-07:002007-12-06T10:00:00.000-07:00Tower of Doom?!? My word! That's incredible. I ...Tower of Doom?!? My word! That's incredible. I hate those kind of rides...why? fear:) Have a great time!!!Sherryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02677842261383761544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29822720.post-11074056112603144152007-12-06T09:49:00.000-07:002007-12-06T09:49:00.000-07:00Dawn, Where did my last comment go? Did I post it...Dawn, <BR/><BR/>Where did my last comment go? Did I post it on someone else's blog? Won't they be surprised! Or maybe not--they'll just think it's that's unknown blogger making no sense once again! <BR/><BR/>Too bad it was lost--it was, of course, brilliant! ;) <BR/><BR/>A quick review: <BR/><BR/>I shared with you the time I was a Chaperone for Sam's 5th grade class on a 3 day field trip to Diane Vierehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02859925247520578754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29822720.post-28675089831183878492007-12-06T08:29:00.000-07:002007-12-06T08:29:00.000-07:00I think Dad is just fine with you (fears and all) ...I think Dad is just fine with you (fears and all) otherwise he wouldn't have stuck around for 35 years, right? Lots of people have a fear of water. Just enjoy your books or <I>whatever else</I> while he's doing his adventures.<BR/><BR/>I still can't believe you went on the Tower of Doom. To this day I have to tell people about that when I go to Elitch's. To me, that ride is far worse than a Kristenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08910080965809798692noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29822720.post-87515401721598658392007-12-06T07:20:00.000-07:002007-12-06T07:20:00.000-07:00Dawn, I guess I am a wimp too. I have never been t...Dawn, I guess I am a wimp too. I have never been the adventureous type either. It was always good for me to read a good book or take a long walk on the beach.<BR/><BR/>I can feel your fear. I pray that you will find a middle ground and still enjoy your vacation time together.<BR/><BR/>May your holiday season be filled with many blessings, family and lots of love!<BR/><BR/>AngelaGranhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15008087580310335512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29822720.post-32067906771464430532007-12-05T23:17:00.000-07:002007-12-05T23:17:00.000-07:00My hubby and I are totally opposite as well. Stra...My hubby and I are totally opposite as well. Strange how that happens huh? Well whatever you do, enjoy your special time together!Looney Momâ„¢https://www.blogger.com/profile/02300676154667006653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29822720.post-32993467093572938642007-12-05T22:56:00.000-07:002007-12-05T22:56:00.000-07:00I don't think you're a wimp at all. Listen we are ...I don't think you're a wimp at all. Listen we are all different. I wouldn't do half those things either on vacation. I'm with you on the reading a good book and going somewhere nice to eat. That's how I like to relax. I'm sure it will all work out.<BR/><BR/>I pray you come to an agreement that would make you both happy. Don't sweat it Dawn and have a great vacation and celebrate your love for oneNadinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01480908026387066960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29822720.post-62227378754492408442007-12-05T22:53:00.000-07:002007-12-05T22:53:00.000-07:00I know how you feel! I've had some scary experienc...I know how you feel! I've had some scary experiences with water myself, and it's a tough one to get over. May our Lord give your sweet soul rest from your fears as you step forward on your vacation. Hope you have a marvelous time!<BR/>God bless you, dear friend!<BR/>ChrissieChrissiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08837720986898267873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29822720.post-44894988412794650582007-12-05T21:06:00.000-07:002007-12-05T21:06:00.000-07:00Horse riding, not me, snorkling yes. Have a great...Horse riding, not me, snorkling yes. Have a great time.Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08685873900247849282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29822720.post-16520720051813573172007-12-05T19:57:00.000-07:002007-12-05T19:57:00.000-07:00Now I could have never gone out that ride, but I c...Now I could have never gone out that ride, but I could get on a horse or in a kayak. The snorkeling? Not me!<BR/>Perhaps you can compromise and do the one that worries you least?<BR/>Have a wonderful time no matter what!<BR/>xoSusiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00024132046092264711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29822720.post-34143503522337389892007-12-05T15:11:00.000-07:002007-12-05T15:11:00.000-07:00Good Afternoon Dawn,Well, to let you know, you are...Good Afternoon Dawn,<BR/>Well, to let you know, you are not alone in this department. I can't swim either. I never learned and I don't want to learn. I do get in pools, but I stay where I can touch the bottom. LOL. Yes, I'm a big chicken and I'm proud of it. LOL. Rather be a Chicken than a dead Duck. LOL. That's the saying I have always heard. I love to watch horses, and even have been on Karen H.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02296807307750567830noreply@blogger.com