So...what's the opposite of "Adrenaline Junkie?"

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  1. oldfella1962

    oldfella1962 the only real finish line

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    I was just thinking about this. I am the complete opposite of an adrenaline junkie. I like things calm, tranquil, slow and quiet.

    I need to sit down and concentrate to do any serious thinking/planning.

    No, it's not just old age...I've pretty much always been this way, except I used to love fast driving.

    My job has zero surprises or curveballs to speak of. It requires no fast responsesor dangerous activities.....just how I like things!

    Fishing is about as exciting an acticity can be for me - and I even do that very slowly.
     
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  2. Forbin

    Forbin Do you feel fluffy, punk?

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    I also fit that definition.

    Unfortunately my job has plenty of surprises, fire drills, panics, curveballs....
     
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  3. oldfella1962

    oldfella1962 the only real finish line

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    don't forget brushfires! :salute:
     
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  4. Dan Leach

    Dan Leach Climbing Staff Member Moderator

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    Serotonin Junkie...
     
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    Muad Dib Probably a Dual Deceased Member

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    L-Tryptophan junkie,
     
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  6. oldfella1962

    oldfella1962 the only real finish line

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    Is that the stuff in turkeys that makes you sleepy?:unsure:
    I do love my naps. Falling asleep in general kicks ass IMO!

    I just love the sensation of losing consciousness, any time of day, any location.
     
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  7. Starguard

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    The opposite of "Adrenaline Junkie?". Thats easy. "Lazy Bum" should prove suffice :)
     
    Starguard, Apr 12, 2009
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    Liet Dr. of Horribleness, Ph.D.

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    Volpone Zombie Hunter

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    Homebody? Wallflower?
     
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  10. Marso

    Marso High speed, low drag.

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    Couch potato?
     
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    Lethesoda Quixiotic

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    Adrenaline Prohibitionist?
     
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  12. oldfella1962

    oldfella1962 the only real finish line

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    Well I must say it's working for me. My blood pressure is low, my cholestoral is low, I make a pretty good living....can't complain I guess.
     
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  13. Forbin

    Forbin Do you feel fluffy, punk?

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    My brotha!
     
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  14. Jenee

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    Fishing slowly ....

    ... is that kinda like watching paint dry?
     
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  15. oldfella1962

    oldfella1962 the only real finish line

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    I never fish with live bait...only lures. Lues have to be cast out, then reeled in. Some guys fish like they're in a race, casting + retrieving rapidly. They end up missing a lot of spots (a foot or two can make a huge difference) or not giving the fish a chance to see the lure, let alone position themselves to eat it.

    Slow is almost always better (at least 90 percent of the time).
     
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  16. Jenee

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    Oh. yea. I see what you're saying.

    When I'm 'forced' to fish, I, also, don't use live bait.

    I guess that's why I wondered how one could fish any slower ... :lol:
     
    Jenee, Apr 17, 2009
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