Life How spontaneous are you?

**Rain Man** · 12:07 PM

Imagine that it's today, and that you have a friend or significant other.

Now imagine that the friend or significant other says to you, "Let's go to Vegas this weekend."

Now imagine there's no heaven, it's easy if you try. Wait, never mind on that one.

Anyway, back to the subject at hand. Assume the following:

- you have the funds to go
- you have no conflicting formal plans
- if you don't like Vegas, you can substitute some other destination that you like, such as the Smithsonian Museum or the Badlands or Dollywood if that still exists.

What is your immediate reaction to such an offer? Do you grin and jump at the chance? Are you horrified to get asked on three days' notice? Do you fall somewhere in between?

And as a bonus question, what's the most spontaneous thing you've ever done?

I don't want to take you by surprise, so I'll notify you that a poll is forthcoming.

**Rain Man** · 06-16-2015, 12:08 PM

For my answer, I'll note that I have a lot of trouble with spontaneous stuff like this. I'm a planner, even if my plans are often lame.

**Donger** · 06-16-2015, 12:09 PM

I like spontaneity, but only went it's well-planned in advance.

WhawhaWhat · 06-16-2015, 12:09 PM

I'm in, let's go.

rico · 06-16-2015, 12:15 PM

I'd have to line a bunch of things up with my kids/babysitters/work/etc. I would consider it, but wouldn't be all hyped up about it...I would initially feel annoyed that Inwould have a ton of stuff to line up...unexpectedly.

**ptlyon** · 06-16-2015, 12:17 PM

I combust on command

**Predarat** · 06-16-2015, 12:22 PM

This is a pretty easy yes for me. Especially having Significant Other on the trip as well, the funds to go and flexibility on the destination. And Dollywood is still rocking and rolling, they have added about 3 new coasters in recent years, two of them damn cool, one a more family oriented one.

Psyko Tek · 06-16-2015, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Predarat

This is a pretty easy yes for me. Especially having Significant Other on the trip as well, the funds to go and flexibility on the destination. And Dollywood is still rocking and rolling, they have added about 3 new coasters in recent years, two of them damn cool, one a more family oriented one.

I wanted to ride the Dolly's Cleavage Coaster

mr. tegu · 06-16-2015, 12:29 PM

My answer would be different based on who was offering. I answered as if it was my wife making the suggestion so I said the first option.

seclark · 06-16-2015, 12:35 PM

as long as there's beer, I'm there.
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Graystoke · 06-16-2015, 12:35 PM

Who is going to keep my beer cold when I am gone?

But seriously,
I like to plan, and then deviate from the plan.

MagicHef · 06-16-2015, 12:58 PM

Are you asking me to go to Vegas with you?

**Rain Man** · 06-16-2015, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by MagicHef

Are you asking me to go to Vegas with you?

Yes, but next April.

**ptlyon** · 06-16-2015, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Rain Man

Yes, but next April.

That's not very spontaneous...

**kysirsoze** · 06-16-2015, 01:06 PM

I'm in. I plan things out because I like to be assured things will go smoothly, but I like it even better when that's not really an option and I'm forced to go with the flow.

View Poll Results: You get invited to a weekend trip with three days' notice. What's your reaction?
I would not hesitate at all. If it sounds better than my current plans, I'll jump on it.	43	51.19%
I'll most likely do it, but would grimace a bit at the short notice.	9	10.71%
I would seriously consider it, but it would have to be good to change my weekend on short notice.	16	19.05%
I would consider it, but would be wary of accepting on such short notice.	8	9.52%
I would look for reasons not to go, because three days' notice is disruptive.	7	8.33%
I would just visit the place on Google Street View. No need to travel.	1	1.19%
Voters: 84. You may not vote on this poll

06-16-2015, 12:01 PM	Topic Starter
Rain Man NFL's #1 Ermines Fan Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: My house Casino cash: $3178491 VARSITY	How spontaneous are you? Imagine that it's today, and that you have a friend or significant other. Now imagine that the friend or significant other says to you, "Let's go to Vegas this weekend." Now imagine there's no heaven, it's easy if you try. Wait, never mind on that one. Anyway, back to the subject at hand. Assume the following: - you have the funds to go - you have no conflicting formal plans - if you don't like Vegas, you can substitute some other destination that you like, such as the Smithsonian Museum or the Badlands or Dollywood if that still exists. What is your immediate reaction to such an offer? Do you grin and jump at the chance? Are you horrified to get asked on three days' notice? Do you fall somewhere in between? And as a bonus question, what's the most spontaneous thing you've ever done? I don't want to take you by surprise, so I'll notify you that a poll is forthcoming. Last edited by Rain Man; 06-16-2015 at 12:07 PM..
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06-16-2015, 12:08 PM	#2
Rain Man NFL's #1 Ermines Fan Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: My house Casino cash: $3178491 VARSITY	For my answer, I'll note that I have a lot of trouble with spontaneous stuff like this. I'm a planner, even if my plans are often lame. __________________ I'm putting random letters here as a celebration of free speech: xigrakgrah misorojeq rkemeseit.
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Donger "Think BOOM!" Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: 33.675° N 106.475° W Casino cash: $10219900 VARSITY	I like spontaneity, but only went it's well-planned in advance. __________________ I think the young people enjoy it when I "get down," verbally, don't you?
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06-16-2015, 12:09 PM	#4
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06-16-2015, 12:22 PM	#7
Predarat Run Chiefs fans, run!! Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Nashville, TN Casino cash: $9973863	This is a pretty easy yes for me. Especially having Significant Other on the trip as well, the funds to go and flexibility on the destination. And Dollywood is still rocking and rolling, they have added about 3 new coasters in recent years, two of them damn cool, one a more family oriented one.
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06-16-2015, 12:29 PM	#9
mr. tegu Forever Royal Join Date: Mar 2012 Casino cash: $1831300	My answer would be different based on who was offering. I answered as if it was my wife making the suggestion so I said the first option.
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06-16-2015, 12:35 PM	#10
seclark MVP Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: nemo Casino cash: $1549900	as long as there's beer, I'm there. sec __________________ "Mr. seclark. Wrong for gravy, wrong for jelly, wrong for biscuits." -rj "If every Planeteer who was disliked by another Planeteer stopped being a Planeteer we wouldn't have any Planeteers." -rj
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06-16-2015, 12:35 PM	#11
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06-16-2015, 12:58 PM	#12
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06-16-2015, 01:06 PM	#15
kysirsoze SNAP THE ****ING BALL!!! Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: KCMO Casino cash: $3616946	I'm in. I plan things out because I like to be assured things will go smoothly, but I like it even better when that's not really an option and I'm forced to go with the flow.
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