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Post by HoneyBBQ on Jul 19, 2013 14:02:47 GMT -5
I think we did one of these a few years ago, but I'm bored. And I have some new ones. In no particular order:
- raise my child to the best of my ability to be happy and healthy - provide enough $$ to her for a college education and a good start in life so she will be self sufficient and independent - See Mt Everest in person (possibly hiking the Anapurna circuit to the base camp) - Hike the Pacific Crest Trail - Go back to Argentina/Patagonia - See the salt flats in Bolivia - Spend a week in Paris eating, drinking, and looking at art - Spend a week on a small boat in the Mediterranean - Spend at least a year if not retire in New Zealand - Compete in a triathalon (sprint triathalon is ok)
What's on your list of things to do before you kick it?
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Post by Peace Of Mind on Jul 19, 2013 14:05:40 GMT -5
- Enjoy life with DH and friends as much as possible
- Keep it simple
- Little road trips now and then in the US
- Don't put myself in a situation where I'll have to eat cat food in retirement
- Get a cottage or cabin built on our property one day or sell the property for tons of money one day
What can I say. My goals these days are kind of easy and I like it that way.
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Post by NomoreDramaQ1015 on Jul 19, 2013 14:10:08 GMT -5
I've been to Borneo but I want to go back, not with a tour this time.
Attend a lecture by Temple Gradin and have her sign my copy of Animals in Translation
Go to Africa to see the Chimpanzees and gorillas
See Venice
Publish a professional article that I wrote, which I am getting close to doing.
Go to South America and see the rain forest on this side of the world
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Post by sarcasticgirl on Jul 19, 2013 14:20:43 GMT -5
I have a bucket list of over 75 items, a handful are crossed off. Here are a few highlights yet to be accomplished:
Ride in a hot air balloon Visit the pyramids walk behind a waterfall hike the crater of a volcano live in a foreign country for longer than a month visit at least 15 countries (only 8 so far) visit all 50 states (only 15 so far) ride in a helicopter leave a 100% tip on a substantial bill make gnocchi from scratch see a cranberry bog Climb the Stairway to Heaven/Haiku Stairs
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Post by imawino on Jul 19, 2013 14:29:08 GMT -5
I think we did one of these a few years ago, but I'm bored. And I have some new ones. In no particular order: - raise my child to the best of my ability to be happy and healthy - provide enough $$ to her for a college education and a good start in life so she will be self sufficient and independent - See Mt Everest in person (possibly hiking the Anapurna circuit to the base camp) - Hike the Pacific Crest Trail - Go back to Argentina/Patagonia - See the salt flats in Bolivia - Spend a week in Paris eating, drinking, and looking at art - Spend a week on a small boat in the Mediterranean - Spend at least a year if not retire in New Zealand - Compete in a triathalon (sprint triathalon is ok) What's on your list of things to do before you kick it?
LOL. Can I put "not kicking it" on my list? Will that work?? Mine are mostly all travel related, and those are too numerous to list. And you have given me some new ideas so now I want to hike the Pacific Crest Trail and spend a week on a small boat in the Med. Can I tag along with you? I would like to do one of those fancy African safaris (photo kind, not killing-things kind). I'd like to attend an Olympic Opening Ceremony somewhere amazing. I hope to establish a scholarship and/or major charitable contribution in memory of my mother.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 19, 2013 14:31:28 GMT -5
I have a bucket list of over 75 items, a handful are crossed off. Here are a few highlights yet to be accomplished: Climb the Stairway to Heaven/Haiku Stairs You'll have to be a scofflaw to do that one...
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Post by sarcasticgirl on Jul 19, 2013 14:37:13 GMT -5
I have a bucket list of over 75 items, a handful are crossed off. Here are a few highlights yet to be accomplished: Climb the Stairway to Heaven/Haiku Stairs You'll have to be a scofflaw to do that one... I'm more worried about having to start the climb at like 3am which is what you have to do to avoid the guards. A friend did it recently and her photos blew my mind.
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Post by Apple on Jul 19, 2013 14:45:51 GMT -5
I'd show you hikes behind waterfalls if you lived closer! Come to Oregon, I was just behind one last weekend.
Also drove by part of the PCT when we went to Mt Hood on Tuesday.
Most of mine are also travel related:
I want to do a trip to visit a lot of WWII sights (looking at doing this two summers from now)
I want to see glow worms and fireflies "in person"
I want to see the Northern Lights.
I want to "get lost" in Germany
I want to go back to Ireland and Scotland
I want to see my son get a good job where he can make a good living
I want to learn to sew
I want to meet several more Posters (I've met 5 so far)
I want to move the the boonies (have the property and "parts of" the house)
I want to retire early and live in another country for a while
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Post by Deleted on Jul 19, 2013 14:46:25 GMT -5
You'll have to be a scofflaw to do that one... I'm more worried about having to start the climb at like 3am which is what you have to do to avoid the guards. A friend did it recently and her photos blew my mind. We looked for the beginning of it when we were there a few years ago, but we couldn't find it.
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Post by sarcasticgirl on Jul 19, 2013 15:10:34 GMT -5
I'm more worried about having to start the climb at like 3am which is what you have to do to avoid the guards. A friend did it recently and her photos blew my mind. We looked for the beginning of it when we were there a few years ago, but we couldn't find it.
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Post by ilovedolphins on Jul 19, 2013 15:12:36 GMT -5
I want to see my kids have kids. (one is trying very hard) I want to see my son find a job that can support him and a bit of happiness. Travel to Hawaii, Ireland, Scotland and Italy. Retire well enough off that I don't have to rely on my kids to help me.
I am sure there is more but that is all I can think of off the top of my head.
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Post by steph08 on Jul 19, 2013 15:12:44 GMT -5
My list is at work, but most of it is travel-related. I would like to visit all 50 states plus all 7 continents. I would like to build a house and attend a major sporting event (Olympics, Super Bowl, World Series, etc.).
I've already crossed out several things, such as visit Paris/go to the top of the Eiffel Tower/visit the Louvre/eat a croissant, run a marathon, gamble in Vegas, and get married.
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Post by steph08 on Jul 19, 2013 15:15:26 GMT -5
I'd show you hikes behind waterfalls if you lived closer! Come to Oregon, I was just behind one last weekend. Also drove by part of the PCT when we went to Mt Hood on Tuesday. Most of mine are also travel related: I want to do a trip to visit a lot of WWII sights (looking at doing this two summers from now) I want to see glow worms and fireflies "in person"
I want to see the Northern Lights. I want to "get lost" in Germany I want to go back to Ireland and Scotland I want to see my son get a good job where he can make a good living I want to learn to sew I want to meet several more Posters (I've met 5 so far) I want to move the the boonies (have the property and "parts of" the house) I want to retire early and live in another country for a while You've never seen fireflies?! I have had about 150 in my yard every night this summer! I like when one gets into the house - I turn out the lights and my dogs try to catch them. So funny.
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Post by mrsdutt on Jul 19, 2013 15:25:22 GMT -5
Machu Picchu. Dh and I were planning a trip to Peru and we put it on hold to buy our house. Ten seconds later I was pregnant. We're waiting for the boys to get a little older and then we're all going as a family. One of our daughters was a volunteer in Peru. She said it was lovely. She also said she now knew what true poverty is. I'd like to see the Italian countryside, but there's no way to get me there unless I'm out cold. See my son marry a wonderful woman. He just proposed to her. Next summer is the only 'date' they have as of now. Have 'the end' be not long and drawn out. Just enough time for the kids and grands to say farewell. I don't want them to be burdened by a long time illness and care giving. Enjoy my family to the fullest possible extent. Our next excursion is to the site that Dirty Dancing was filmed for a 'Dirty Dancing' weekend. That's it for me. I've had a good life.
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Post by kittensaver on Jul 19, 2013 15:28:27 GMT -5
I want to hold and pet a baby tiger or lion.
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Post by Sum Dum Gai on Jul 19, 2013 15:41:50 GMT -5
I want to get a pilot's license. Hike the entire pacific crest trail. Sail around the world, but not for time, I want to knock a bunch of travel destinations off the bucket list on the way. Watch my kids graduate from college. Jump out of an airplane solo. Get SCUBA certified and I've got a list of places I'd like to dive. The usual I guess.
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Post by HoneyBBQ on Jul 19, 2013 15:42:35 GMT -5
I want to see the Northern Lights. Forgot that one! Alaska + northern lights. Need to add that to the list.
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Post by HoneyBBQ on Jul 19, 2013 15:44:50 GMT -5
Mine are mostly all travel related, and those are too numerous to list. And you have given me some new ideas so now I want to hike the Pacific Crest Trail and spend a week on a small boat in the Med. Can I tag along with you? Absolutely! Your Money meetup at the PCT!! I love travel and have always had the travel bug. My favorite sites are usually the places you can't get to by car, boat, or plane... so I developed a love for hiking and backpacking.
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Post by lurkyloo on Jul 19, 2013 15:50:57 GMT -5
Great topic I want to: -move back to the Midwest -get DH to move out of CA -find a satisfying job that fits with above two -buy a waterfront cottage or condo -buy a jetski to go with it -visit Ireland and Scotland -revisit Germany more regularly -attend a Rose Bowl game involving one of "our" teams -learn 2.5 more languages (French, Italian and Russian) -go tubing -buy a kayak or canoe and use it regularly -have a living room that looks like grownups live there -Get a housekeeper
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Post by Blonde Granny on Jul 19, 2013 16:04:30 GMT -5
I had a bucket list of five:
Fly on a private jet===Check
Go deep sea fishing===check
Stand on a glacier===check.
DH retire at age 51===check
Live in Florida===check
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Post by Spellbound454 on Jul 19, 2013 16:04:45 GMT -5
Id love to go on the Orient Express. London, Paris to Venice then back up through Copenhagen.... ...(or have a few days in Italy then fly back) You get all dressed up and enjoy the romance of it all.
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Post by Apple on Jul 19, 2013 17:46:00 GMT -5
I want to see glow worms and fireflies "in person"
You've never seen fireflies?! I have had about 150 in my yard every night this summer! I like when one gets into the house - I turn out the lights and my dogs try to catch them. So funny. Never We don't have fireflies in the PNW, we do have lots of slugs though! That would be a lot of fun with the dog, lol. I took mine to the river and she tried to bite the waves that were hitting her on the bank.
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Post by steph08 on Jul 19, 2013 18:08:52 GMT -5
You've never seen fireflies?! I have had about 150 in my yard every night this summer! I like when one gets into the house - I turn out the lights and my dogs try to catch them. So funny. Never We don't have fireflies in the PNW, we do have lots of slugs though! That would be a lot of fun with the dog, lol. I took mine to the river and she tried to bite the waves that were hitting her on the bank. I actually did not know that. I thought lightning bugs were like mosquitos - they're everywhere! Come to PA, we've got lots! Dark - getting SCUBA certified (PADI) is pretty easy. I did it when I was around 11/12.
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Post by Tennesseer on Jul 19, 2013 18:45:39 GMT -5
You've never seen fireflies?! I have had about 150 in my yard every night this summer! I like when one gets into the house - I turn out the lights and my dogs try to catch them. So funny. Never We don't have fireflies in the PNW, we do have lots of slugs though! That would be a lot of fun with the dog, lol. I took mine to the river and she tried to bite the waves that were hitting her on the bank. After you have checked off your list of having seen lightning bugs, why not try swimming in luminescence. Go to Bioluminescent Bay located in Vieques Island, Puerto Rico and you can swim in the light.
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Post by Nazgul Girl on Jul 19, 2013 18:49:38 GMT -5
I want to go on an Alaskan cruise and walk on a glacier
I want to go back to Argentina for a few months.
I want to go to Iceland for a month.
I want to live in a rural province of France for a year. I'd like for it be virtually untouched by time.
I would like to hold my grandchildren, if my daughter ever has any kids.
I would like to be thinner.
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Post by souldoubt on Jul 19, 2013 18:53:18 GMT -5
-see the northern lights -go skydiving -see a Super Bowl in person -run a marathon
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Post by phartmoore1 on Jul 19, 2013 19:03:28 GMT -5
See Niagara Falls Eat Maine Lobster Eat Massachusetts Clams Eat Savannah shrimp Go to Key West Florida
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Post by Sum Dum Gai on Jul 19, 2013 19:16:53 GMT -5
Don't put this one off too long. It's pretty cheap, and was amazing! Unfortunately instead of crossing it off my bucket list it just made me want to get certified to do solo jumps.
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Post by Tennesseer on Jul 19, 2013 20:08:17 GMT -5
See Niagara Falls Eat Maine Lobster Eat Massachusetts Clams Eat Savannah shrimp Go to Key West Florida I see someone who lives in the Midwest?
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Post by Apple on Jul 19, 2013 22:12:23 GMT -5
This is the picture that made me what to see glow worms
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