Playing in the Trees

Mid-October finds me longing for trees decked out in Autumn splendor. Here in Northern California, as the nights get cooler and the day time temps hover in the upper 70s, the leaves have a couple more weeks to go before we see significant color changes.

For now, as I post for Sunday Trees hosted by Becca at “On Dragonfly Wings with Buttercup Tea,” I will have to settle for some photos of leisure and play time in the trees.

Last weekend, I had arranged for one of my recreation classes to participate in the campus Peak Adventures Ropes course. Facing their fears, they embraced their opportunity to climb up trees over 40 feet in the air to a platform, rope or pole from which to execute the challenge.

In spite of them being harnessed in and belayed by professional staff, students reported the lasting affects of the adrenaline rush of walking across a wobbly rope while looking down on fellow well-wishers.

And…she jumps!

I can’t wait to read their reaction papers!

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33 responses to “Playing in the Trees”

Nikki Hollowell Gwin

Oct 23, 2017 at 8:55 am

WOW! This looks awesome! In my younger years I would NEVER! But now, I’d give it a shot.
🙂 gwingal

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theadventuresofma

Oct 22, 2017 at 9:01 pm

Love these pictures!

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Capt Jill

Oct 22, 2017 at 7:33 pm

That looks fun, but scary. There are so many physical activities I would like to do. I think I would enjoy. But afraid to because of my weight.

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1. Terri Webster Schrandt
  
  Oct 23, 2017 at 10:17 am
  
  Hi Jill, thanks for your comment! Nice to see you here!
  
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  1. Capt Jill
    
    Oct 28, 2017 at 8:41 pm
    
    Thanks Terri. I haven’t seen you in a while, I was following you but something must’ve happened
    
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  2. Terri Webster Schrandt
    
    Oct 29, 2017 at 9:08 am
    
    Same here Jill! I went from WP dot com, to self hosting in mid 2016, then went back to dot com a year ago and had to regain followers again.
    
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  3. Capt Jill
    
    Oct 29, 2017 at 8:48 pm
    
    I get you Terri. I started a dot.com in summer/fall of 2015. Had to start all over from scratch on both blogs I think. I’ve still got my original one. Mostly because I did’nt want to lose all the work I put into it. Lost almost all my followers. 😦
    
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leannelc

Oct 22, 2017 at 1:38 am

I like the idea of doing something risky but with a safety harness. I’m not a big fan of heights, but it looks like it would be a really fun activity.

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dray0308

Oct 19, 2017 at 1:26 pm

Reblogged this on Dream Big, Dream Often.

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Frank Simpson

Oct 19, 2017 at 12:01 pm

YIKES! YOU ALL CRAZZZY 🙂

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Tina Frisco

Oct 17, 2017 at 6:18 pm

Did she make that jump? The photo alone is enough to scare my socks off 🙂

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1. Terri Webster Schrandt
  
  Oct 18, 2017 at 1:17 pm
  
  Yes, but she could not cling to the trapeze (neither could I when I did it a couple of years ago). Thank goodness for the harness 🙂
  
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Sharon Bonin-Pratt

Oct 16, 2017 at 5:14 pm

This weekend, I stepped off a curb very carefully. Not making fun of the students who leapt and flew through the trees, but having dislocated my elbow last year, breaking all 3 bones, tearing 2 ligaments and 1 nerve, taking nearly year to heal after a 4-hour surgery, I am cautious about where I step. I admire their courage and strength but this is not for all of us.

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1. Terri Webster Schrandt
  
  Oct 16, 2017 at 7:19 pm
  
  It’s not! I haven’t been able to participate either because of injuries, but I do get joy watching them smile through their fears!
  
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dgkaye

Oct 16, 2017 at 3:31 pm

You’re braver than me my friend. 🙂 xx

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chawkes61

Oct 16, 2017 at 11:10 am

Wow. It is interesting what something like that does to your mind and body. I have not done a ropes course, but I have tried ziplining, bobsledding, and rappelling. I am not naturally a thrill-seeker, so I was terrified each time, but so exhilarated afterwards.

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1. Terri Webster Schrandt
  
  Oct 16, 2017 at 1:38 pm
  
  Those activities sound fun, Christy, I’ve never done those myself. Enjoyed your post on Donna’s blog 😊
  
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Shallow Reflections

Oct 16, 2017 at 3:29 am

I did a tree/ropes course thing once at my son’s summer camp. We parents were invited to participate and I faced my fears and took the leap. Unfortunately the two people holding ropes on the ground had some difficulty and I did an egg beater maneuver resulting in a few rope burns and bruises. I was the only parent with injuries. They were minor and I laughed about it, but I’ve never done it again. Haha!

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1. Terri Webster Schrandt
  
  Oct 16, 2017 at 10:49 am
  
  Wow, that is not good to hear! You survived, but I wouldn’t go back there either!
  
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Oct 15, 2017 at 10:47 pm

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Retirementallychallenged.com

Oct 15, 2017 at 10:04 pm

I’m not sure if my fear of falling or my fear of chickening out would win in this situation 😄. But in the past, anytime I’ve overcome my trepidations, I’ve been happy that I did.

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1. Terri Webster Schrandt
  
  Oct 16, 2017 at 10:50 am
  
  Thanks, Janis! My fear was mostly looking ridiculous in front of my students
  
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fearlessinjesuschrist

Oct 15, 2017 at 2:07 pm

You are one brave lady!

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Donna

Oct 15, 2017 at 12:01 pm

Your students (and you) are VERY BRAVE, Terri! Thanks for sharing these photos. I greatly appreciated enjoying these jumps vicariously!

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1. Terri Webster Schrandt
  
  Oct 15, 2017 at 5:46 pm
  
  I wasn’t that brave this time due to injuries, but my students really had a blast!
  
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Jodie

Oct 15, 2017 at 7:42 am

How fabulous Terri!!! What a great way to keep the heart pumping!!
XOXO
Jodie
http://www.jtouchofstyle.com

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1. Terri Webster Schrandt
  
  Oct 15, 2017 at 8:52 am
  
  Thanks, Jodie!!
  
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David Kanigan

Oct 15, 2017 at 7:17 am

You did this Terri!?!

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1. Terri Webster Schrandt
  
  Oct 15, 2017 at 7:20 am
  
  Yes, not this semester, because of my fractured hand over the summer…thats one of my students flying through the air. I have pictures from last time I participated 😊
  
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  1. David Kanigan
    
    Oct 15, 2017 at 7:24 am
    
    Wow…
    
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Suzanne

Oct 15, 2017 at 7:09 am

I did this once at a course in Callaway Gardens, Georgia. Even with the security of the harness, it is thrilling.

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1. Terri Webster Schrandt
  
  Oct 15, 2017 at 7:22 am
  
  Indeed it is! That’s great you got to experience the course, Suzanne!
  
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