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    Old 11-13-2010, 05:37 AM
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    Originally Posted by earlori7
    My niece and nephew have their own company and they go all over the United States to inspect towers - huge towers. I don't know how my sister can even think about what they do. My niece only weighs 90 lbs, but straps on a heavy tool belt and climbs. It is very scary to me.
    Wow. They are courageous! I went to sleep last night with the video in my mind, watching them climb. When I woke up this morning they were still climbing. I just don't see how someone does that.
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    Old 11-13-2010, 06:02 AM
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    Very difficult to watch. As has been said, getting down is probably even harder.
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    Old 11-13-2010, 06:09 AM
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    Now I am afraid of stairs.
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    Old 11-13-2010, 06:46 AM
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    I used to climb telephone poles, but that was a bit much.
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    Old 11-13-2010, 07:07 AM
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    Originally Posted by earlori7
    My niece and nephew have their own company and they go all over the United States to inspect towers - huge towers. I don't know how my sister can even think about what they do. My niece only weighs 90 lbs, but straps on a heavy tool belt and climbs. It is very scary to me.
    Don't encourage her to watch this video!
    That was absolutely fascinating even if my feet are sweaty now.
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    Old 11-13-2010, 07:58 AM
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    can you imagine the massive strength those guys must have? and did you notice there were times they weren't hooked onto the tower def not for me my arms would have gave out before i got 6 ft off the ground lol!
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    Old 11-13-2010, 08:22 AM
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    I felt the same as the rest of you but couldn't stop watching. My heart is still in my throat. When he talked about the possible approaching storm he said there was no fast way down....I suspect there is, but doubt he'd be alive to tell about it.
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    Old 11-13-2010, 08:50 AM
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    Quick ! Somebody hand me a BROWN BAG to breathe into !!!!
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    Old 11-13-2010, 11:18 AM
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    i'm tired just looking at him, he's got guts!!!! with a capital G
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    Old 11-13-2010, 11:37 AM
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    not a job for me!!
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