FabSwingers.com forum: Taking a risk, do you?

By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Well do you?

I’m watching the clouds, and thinking I’ll leave the laundry on the outdoor airer for another hour. But rain is forecast and I can’t be arse to sit and watch the clouds for that long. Risking it for a biscuit. That how I roll. Livin’ on the edge.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I take risks all the time! Like moving to London before finding somewhere permanent to live and just winging it when I get there. I’m really not risk averse, life’s too short!

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I take risks all the time! Like moving to London before finding somewhere permanent to live and just winging it when I get there. I’m really not risk averse, life’s too short! "

Sofa surfing?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I would but I generally can't be bothered.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Life by the tumble dryer

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I take risks all the time! Like moving to London before finding somewhere permanent to live and just winging it when I get there. I’m really not risk averse, life’s too short!

Sofa surfing? "

Hostels/hotels/Airbnb

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By *wist my nipplesCouple
over a year ago

North East Scotland, mostly

Nope. I like a plan.

Who provides the biscuits if you risk it?

Mrs TMN x

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By *abs..Woman
over a year ago

"Well do you?

Ooo that is risky. Go with the urge I say

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Better to ask forgiveness than permission etc. Life's too short, say yes more. Live a little, the frisson of getting a risk right, even a little one (Can I get to the shop to buy milk before my fish fingers burn in the air fryer!?) feels great when you win

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By *affeine DuskMan
over a year ago

Caerphilly

Either way man, you can have a biscuit. S'good to see you again.

Top marks on the name, too. I giggled

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Nope. I like a plan.

Who provides the biscuits if you risk it?

Mrs TMN x"

I’ve got a barrel load.

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By *ohn KanakaMan
over a year ago

Not all that North of North London

"I take risks all the time! Like moving to London before finding somewhere permanent to live and just winging it when I get there. I’m really not risk averse, life’s too short! "

Exactly what I did when I moved down to London, no job, no permanent home and a much younger girlfriend I'd met 3 months earlier.

Best thing I ever did!

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Either way man, you can have a biscuit. S'good to see you again.

Top marks on the name, too. I giggled

Thank you.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I take risks all the time! Like moving to London before finding somewhere permanent to live and just winging it when I get there. I’m really not risk averse, life’s too short!

Exactly what I did when I moved down to London, no job, no permanent home and a much younger girlfriend I'd met 3 months earlier.

Best thing I ever did!"

I secured a job last week but I’d already decided to move and I would have moved even without it

It’s good to take chances

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I literally just did. The barista asked if I wanted to try the Colombian blend and I thought…. Why not!

That’s how I’m going to roll today!

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Better to ask forgiveness than permission etc. Life's too short, say yes more. Live a little, the frisson of getting a risk right, even a little one (Can I get to the shop to buy milk before my fish fingers burn in the air fryer!?) feels great when you win"

That’s an edgy one. Did you make it? Were the fishy treats edible? C’mon man don’t keep me in suspenders.

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By *bi HaiveMan
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over a year ago

Cheeseville, Somerset

I like to dunk biscuits for slightly longer than probably I should in my coffee.

Hobnobs are a real challenge.

I like to live dangerously.

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By *uke olovingmanMan
over a year ago

Gravesend

Better to take a risk than always wondering what might have been

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I like to dunk biscuits for slightly longer than probably I should in my coffee.

Hobnobs are a real challenge.

I like to live dangerously.

Do you test the integrity of the biscuit first, to find any potential weak spots?

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Better to take a risk than always wondering what might have been

I like your thinking fine sir.

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By *bi HaiveMan
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over a year ago

Cheeseville, Somerset

"I like to dunk biscuits for slightly longer than probably I should in my coffee.

Hobnobs are a real challenge.

I like to live dangerously.

Do you test the integrity of the biscuit first, to find any potential weak spots? "

No. That spoils the element of surprise when it drops to the bottom of the mug if I don't remove it in time.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

No, not in big ways, although I dream big dreams that I know are possible but aren't likely

I'm the one at the base of the stack keeping everyone steady. Can't be taking risks that don't only affect myself.

I suppose being on fab is a risk should anyone decide to blow up my life for the craic

But I'm single, an adult and careful what pics I post so not too much damage to be done there.

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By *eliWoman
over a year ago

Yep. Like going for a jog when there are twigs on the ground and I could twist my ankle. Carpe diem and all that.

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By *ocopops1962Man
over a year ago

Glasgow / Lindon

"Yep. Like going for a jog when there are twigs on the ground and I could twist my ankle. Carpe diem and all that."

Worst still you could trip over those lovely nipples xxx

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By *gent CoulsonMan
over a year ago

Secret hideaway in the pennines

What is life without taking a risk or two

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By *eliWoman
over a year ago

"Yep. Like going for a jog when there are twigs on the ground and I could twist my ankle. Carpe diem and all that.

Worst still you could trip over those lovely nipples xxx"

You're so true. I do have boobs down to my knees so could easily trip over them. xxx

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Yep. Like going for a jog when there are twigs on the ground and I could twist my ankle. Carpe diem and all that."

You don’t have a flunky to sweep them aside from your path?

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By *he_Secret_GardenWoman
over a year ago

Naughty Lane

this...

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By *eliWoman
over a year ago

"Yep. Like going for a jog when there are twigs on the ground and I could twist my ankle. Carpe diem and all that.

You don’t have a flunky to sweep them aside from your path? "

No Kint, no. I've even offered to pay in kind and still no takers.

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By *trictlyfunMan
over a year ago

London & East Midlands

"I literally just did. The barista asked if I wanted to try the Colombian blend and I thought…. Why not!

That’s how I’m going to roll today! "

There’s no risk in going for Colombian - it’s always good . Enjoy

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Yep. Like going for a jog when there are twigs on the ground and I could twist my ankle. Carpe diem and all that.

You don’t have a flunky to sweep them aside from your path?

No Kint, no. I've even offered to pay in kind and still no takers. "

Name your terms, I’ll apply for the post.

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By *elaninMaverickWoman
over a year ago

near Putney Heath

"I take risks all the time! Like moving to London before finding somewhere permanent to live and just winging it when I get there. I’m really not risk averse, life’s too short! "

Big news! The Londoners aren't ready!

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By *elaninMaverickWoman
over a year ago

near Putney Heath

"I take risks all the time! Like moving to London before finding somewhere permanent to live and just winging it when I get there. I’m really not risk averse, life’s too short!

Exactly what I did when I moved down to London, no job, no permanent home and a much younger girlfriend I'd met 3 months earlier.

Best thing I ever did!

I secured a job last week but I’d already decided to move and I would have moved even without it

It’s good to take chances

Excellent. For myself I'm risk adverse.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I take risks all the time! Like moving to London before finding somewhere permanent to live and just winging it when I get there. I’m really not risk averse, life’s too short!

Big news! The Londoners aren't ready!"

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By *bi HaiveMan
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over a year ago

Cheeseville, Somerset

"Yep. Like going for a jog when there are twigs on the ground and I could twist my ankle. Carpe diem and all that.

Worst still you could trip over those lovely nipples xxx

You're so true. I do have boobs down to my knees so could easily trip over them. xxx"

On the plus side.......

Built in airbags for a soft landing instead of your face being the first to hit the ground and you getting a broken nose.

Every cloud.......

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By *tephTV67TV/TS
over a year ago

Cheshire

I’m taking a risk with a new career at my age. Done the risk taking with my life, rock climbing, bungee jumping or riding fast motorbikes.

But actually risking going into a new role (something I’ve done several times) is still the most exciting and trepidatious thing I really do in my life.

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By *elaninMaverickWoman
over a year ago

near Putney Heath

"Well do you?

Let's face it, everyone, on fab is a little, risque...or is that risky....or both...

Personally, I'm risk-averse...had too much trauma in my life to just wing it.

Even with my best planning, Things still go awry but I still land on my feet somehow.

Last risky thing I did: a social meet which got cancelled so I went out on my own.

Last risk-adverse thing I did: backed out of an 8 hour flight to the tropics after throwing up in the Uber to Heathrow. Visions of me having a crisis event 4 hours away from Land 30 000 feet in the air put me off and I decided not to risk it.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Every time i take the field at my age

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By *elaninMaverickWoman
over a year ago

near Putney Heath

"I’m taking a risk with a new career at my age. Done the risk taking with my life, rock climbing, bungee jumping or riding fast motorbikes.

But actually risking going into a new role (something I’ve done several times) is still the most exciting and trepidatious thing I really do in my life.

Can't see your age but my Mom's went back to college at 47. We would get up in the middle of the night and study together. Her: extra nursing. Me: CXCs- Caribbean GCSEs. She failed the first term (which my Dad teased her about) but the next term she was on it like Sonic!!

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By *elaninMaverickWoman
over a year ago

near Putney Heath

"Every time i take the field at my age "

What field is that? 5 a side? I played 5 a side with a woman that was 60!! I was so impressed!!

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By *elaninMaverickWoman
over a year ago

near Putney Heath

"Yep. Like going for a jog when there are twigs on the ground and I could twist my ankle. Carpe diem and all that.

Worst still you could trip over those lovely nipples xxx

You're so true. I do have boobs down to my knees so could easily trip over them. xxx

On the plus side.......

Built in airbags for a soft landing instead of your face being the first to hit the ground and you getting a broken nose.

Every cloud.......

I only run for buses and footballs and I haven't done that in ages. I'm not designed physiologically for running. Lol!

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By *tephTV67TV/TS
over a year ago

Cheshire

"I’m taking a risk with a new career at my age. Done the risk taking with my life, rock climbing, bungee jumping or riding fast motorbikes.

But actually risking going into a new role (something I’ve done several times) is still the most exciting and trepidatious thing I really do in my life.

I’m roughly the same age as your Mum. So I congratulate her for her perseverance and hopefully a new successful career.

I suppose when I became middle aged and realised there’s less time ahead of me than behind, it’s not as much of a risk more of an adventure.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Update!

My gamble paid off.

I now have a fully dried pile of laundry. The showers never materialised.

Winning at life.

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By *ris GrayMan
over a year ago

Dorchester

"I literally just did. The barista asked if I wanted to try the Colombian blend and I thought…. Why not!

That’s how I’m going to roll today! "
you devil you

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By *lex46TV/TS
over a year ago

Near Wells

I've ridden motorcycles since I was 16, so don't consider that being risky.

I also race them and ride them off road, both of which I do consider risky.

I run my own business, which was a risk when I started and often taking risks financially over the years to do with business etc.

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By *ombikerbullMan
over a year ago

Bromsgrove

"I've ridden motorcycles since I was 16, so don't consider that being risky.

I also race them and ride them off road, both of which I do consider risky.

I run my own business, which was a risk when I started and often taking risks financially over the years to do with business etc."

Ditto, except navigating the m6 every day at rush hour on a bike is like playing Russian roulette.

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By *WINGStars23Couple
over a year ago

Northwest

I took a risk by getting out of bed this morning. I did think... just another five minutes.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Every time i take the field at my age

What field is that? 5 a side? I played 5 a side with a woman that was 60!! I was so impressed!!"
rugby field

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By *rHotNottsMan
over a year ago

Dubai & Nottingham

Unless it’s guaranteed drying weather it goes in the dryer , one decision I never have to make again.

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By *rHotNottsMan
over a year ago

Dubai & Nottingham

"I've ridden motorcycles since I was 16, so don't consider that being risky.

I also race them and ride them off road, both of which I do consider risky.

I run my own business, which was a risk when I started and often taking risks financially over the years to do with business etc."

One lesser n I learned very early in business is the power and opportunity of leveraging credit , especially when rates are low. it’s feels scary when you’re skint and maxing out 5 credit cards to £40K to pay contractors and complete a project , but that’s what differentiates you from the 9-5 crowd who would never take that risk and never see the rewards

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I literally just did. The barista asked if I wanted to try the Colombian blend and I thought…. Why not!

That’s how I’m going to roll today!

There’s no risk in going for Colombian - it’s always good . Enjoy"

It was actually amazing (yes I’m easily pleased). I will be going back next time I’m in Balham.

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By *assy69Man
over a year ago

West Sussex and Wales

"Well do you?

I used to…… back in the wild days of my carefree youth….. I used to free climb….. cliffs….rock faces….. buildings…… it makes me shudder when I think back

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By *2000ManMan
over a year ago

Worthing

o/p I always use the rain radar website. It's quite accurate.

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By *otsossieMan
over a year ago

local, but not too local

"I used to…… back in the wild days of my carefree youth….. I used to free climb….. cliffs….rock faces….. buildings…… it makes me shudder when I think back

Yep, and that’s why I have crunchy feet and ankles

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By *inaTitzTV/TS
over a year ago

Titz Towers, North Notts

I avoid risks. I hope to live a long time and enjoy it

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By *eliWoman
over a year ago

"Yep. Like going for a jog when there are twigs on the ground and I could twist my ankle. Carpe diem and all that.

You don’t have a flunky to sweep them aside from your path?

No Kint, no. I've even offered to pay in kind and still no takers.

Name your terms, I’ll apply for the post.

Oh that gentle flirting style. *swoons*

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