Are You Scared Of Dying?

[Tankstand]

Not worried about it as long as I don't burn to death!

[Article99]

Provided I'm sideways at some ridiculous speed when it happens, I won't mind.

[dai sensei]

I was born with a few things wrong on the inside and wasn't supposed to make it. Many doctors advised my mother I wouldn't make it past 4 weeks, then 1 year, then 5 years, then 10 etc. When I got to 21 they gave up with the advise and why I don't hold a high regard for them. So I have lived with the thought all my life, but not worried about it.

After training in martial arts for quite some time I was awarded my Bushido cross, and although it is more to do with the style of martial arts, Bushido is amongst other things the acceptance of death. I wear it with pride to this day.

After 2 divorces and my kids taken interstate for a while, I have seen the darker side of life where death would be a relief. Hopefully all that is behind me now, I look forward to grandkids and more woodworking in my retirement But if I died tomorrow, I am happy with my achievements, my kids are old enough to look after themselves, and I know my kids would be finanically looked after through my insurance, super and my will.

[ubeaut]

DEATH.... Been there done that. First time dead didn't kill me so the second time holds no fear for me.

Now pain, on the other hand........ Got a pretty high pain threshold after living with almost constant pain for over 35 yrs, but really don't relish the thought of a long and painful exit from this life.

Just give me drugs and I'll go quietly and happily.


Neil

[Rossluck]

After 2 divorces and my kids taken interstate for a while, I have seen the darker side of life where death would be a relief. Hopefully all that is behind me now, I look forward to grandkids and more woodworking in my retirement But if I died tomorrow, I am happy with my achievements, my kids are old enough to look after themselves, and I know my kids would be finanically looked after through my insurance, super and my will.

Only one divorce for me, but I'm with you. Well said.

[Doughboy]

I have seen the other side and it is not all it is cracked up to be!

Next time I'll take the left turn instead of the right and maybe things will be better.

I like life at present and would like to see the kids grow a bit more before I part this life for the next.

[Metal Head]

Hi,

Well I took 5 weeks longer to come into the World than I should have, so I dare say I will be as stubborn leaving it. I have been in situations when I thought my time may have been up but I luckily got by. Having lost my only sister 14 years ago to cancer, I take every day as a bonus and try and make the most of it. Should I die tomorrow I will die happy having been born into the best family in the World and have married the most beautiful woman in the World.

They say there are 2 certainties in life TAXES & DEATH I wonder if the death rate is higher at this time of the year given that the end of the tax year is nearly upon us.

Regards
MH

[mic-d]

http://www.quotationspage.com/subjects/death/
I like Isaac Asimov's quote:
Life is pleasant. Death is peaceful. It's the transition that's troublesome.

Cheers
Michael

[woodbe]

Spike Milligan's tombstone is apparently inscribed:

"Dúirt mé leat go raibh mé breoite."

in English: "I told you I was ill"

Personally, it's not so much the fear of dying, as the fear of no longer being alive that worries me most. I guess, quick and painless would be my wish, but with enough time to say goodbye...

woodbe.

[Skew ChiDAMN!!]

Reminds me of a tombstone we saw when researching the family history. No name or dates, just something along the lines of:

"Quare es vos superstes hic? Vado! Ago!"

That's not an exact quote; my memory's not that good. It intrigued me, so on returning home I did some translation and came up with:

"Why are you standing here? Go! Live!"

[Iain]

One day I shall discover if there is life after death, and you'll never know what I found, for a while anyway.

[les88]

Are you scared of dying not at all until the specialist says if you don't have your prostate removed you will be dead within 6 months get your things in order. So of course out comes the prostate and we will worry about incontinence and importance later. The first PSA reading is 6 instead of zero.The specialist ways ???? that was a waste of time. Now I am getting scared, don't worry I have medication that will slow the cancer down, and so it did. I started a new life I joined a Clay Target Shooting Club and shoot three times a month. I play snooker every night with a few scotches can't drink beer anymore. I cleaned up my old tools, bought new ones and [work in the shed all day when I can]. Oh the cancer it has started again, but I am now not scared, but I think that we all need a quick way out If the quality of life gets too bad. Now on the lighter side I need so help with choosing a bandsaw it is under another post.

[Toolin Around]

DEATH.... Been there done that. First time dead didn't kill me so the second time holds no fear for me.

Neil

Do tell

[ozwinner]

and have married the most beautiful woman in the World.
Regards
MH

That cant be right?
Unless there are 2 most beautiful woman in the World.

Al

[watson]

No Al,
There are 18 of them...............Good Old Collingwood Forever!

Buckley's chance.....

And in answer to the original question..........no...no fear of dying!