Risk Taking

[debodun]

On a scale of 1 to 10 (1=stay in bed, 10=jump off a cliff without a parachute), how much of a risk taker are you?

 

[Ameriscot]

Hmm.... well I wasn't always a risk taker, but after about age 40 I figured I won't live forever, so just GO FOR IT. I guess I'm about an 8.5.

 

[Ralphy1]

A born coward the only risk taking occurred under the influence, so a1.5...

 

[GeorgiaXplant]

Me, too, Ralphy. 1.5

 

[QuickSilver]

I'm the opposite Annie.. I was more of a risk taker when I was younger.. I've become more careful with age.

 

[hossthehermit]

17.6 .............

 

[AZ Jim]

As a young man= 10
As an old man= 1

 

[Shalimar]

Ralphy, you fibber! You would need to be at least a three to dare to post on this forum!

 

[Shalimar]

Hoss, you go!

 

[Shalimar]

I think I am a seven--would be higher, but I am afraid of heights, and I am claustrophobic. Other than that, bring it on!

 

[fureverywhere]

Deathly afraid of heights, centipedes, my own driving, other peoples driving. In my twenties I could easily drive on the turnpike, while eating lunch...5 1/2

 

[Linda]

I guess it depends on what it is. I used to be about a 2 but now I'm old and brave so it's a 4 or 5.

 

[Underock1]

Physical risk? Always been a 1. I do eat things I drop on the floor though, not to mention my shirt, the bed, etc. I don't pay attention to the latest bulletins about things that will kill me if I eat them either. So by choice, maybe I should call myself a 2 or 3. Now; every step that I take is a risk. So I'm probably an 8, but not by choice.

 

[911]

As a police officer, we take a risk every time that we go through a closed door after a bad guy.

 

[SifuPhil]

One of my hobbies is walking down dark alleys with $100 bills sticking out of my pockets and whistling.

So, about 11 ...

But when it comes to women? I'd say -3.

 

[fureverywhere]

One thing is that Callie is both my big teddy bear and my body guard. When I'm with him I could go up to an 8 only because he can't kill centipedes.

 

[IKE]

I'm barely a one.......I don't take risks and I'm pretty much scared of my own shadow.

What was that ??.......did you hear it ??.......there it is again !.......oh my, what are we gonna do ??

 

[Kitties]

I'm probably a 2. I do go to work, leave the apartment but I'm not a risk taker in any way. I usually feel like things don't work out for me.

 

[Shalimar]

Ike, are you wearing your silly hat again? I suspect you are probably disgustingly fearless about many things. Wild animals quake in their furry/slithery little skins when you pass by, I know I do. Shiver

 

[Warrigal]

I hold onto the railings when I use the stairs but I frequently leave my car and house unlocked.
Let's split the difference and say 5 for risk taking.

 

[Lon]

As one that has Bungy Jumped, Sky Dived, White Water (force 5) Rafting, Zip Lined, I would rate myself a 8.

 

[Shalimar]

Jeez Lon, what would be a nine--cliff diving in Hawaii where they have those memorials to divers who perished on the rocks below? you are a true adventurer-nerves of steel. I salute your courage. I need a drink just contemplating it, salut!

 

[Sunny]

Depends on what it is. I just came home from a bridge game at which I bid much too timidly. On the other hand, when my late husband and I retired, we moved all the way across the country to our dream location, just
because we wanted to. People thought we were crazy, but we loved it there and stay 18 years.

 

[jujube]

8, maybe 8 1/2

 

[mitchezz]

-2.