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Post by imawino on Jul 22, 2013 11:15:59 GMT -5
Is it ethical to steal items off of other people's bucket lists? Does it show a serious lack of creativity? Because I am loving some of the ideas on here and plan to make them my own. I also have been reminded about how lucky I am by seeing some things I've done on other people's bucket lists.
So regarding Olympic Opening ceremonies, I'm really only interested in Summer games. 2016 is Rio, which would be awesome. And it looks like 2020 candidates are Istanbul, Tokyo and Madrid. I'm going to root for Madrid!
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Post by imawino on Jul 22, 2013 11:16:46 GMT -5
This is the picture that made me what to see glow worms That looks amazing. Where is that?
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Post by Apple on Jul 22, 2013 11:46:48 GMT -5
Somewhere in New Zealand I think. I'd have to look it up again when I get home.
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Post by Gardening Grandma on Jul 22, 2013 12:51:22 GMT -5
Is it ethical to steal items off of other people's bucket lists? Does it show a serious lack of creativity? Because I am loving some of the ideas on here and plan to make them my own. I also have been reminded about how lucky I am by seeing some things I've done on other people's bucket lists.
So regarding Olympic Opening ceremonies, I'm really only interested in Summer games. 2016 is Rio, which would be awesome. And it looks like 2020 candidates are Istanbul, Tokyo and Madrid. I'm going to root for Madrid! Istanbul is on my bucket list (I really want to ride the Orient Express from Istanbul to Paris). And what's wrong w Tokyo? Japan is exotic, clean and safe.
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Post by michelyn8 on Jul 22, 2013 13:00:22 GMT -5
Alot of ya'll have travel wishes that are much more ambitious than mine but there are some places I hope to visit before I die. And this thread is very timely as I've been thinking about my bucket list a lot the last few weeks. So far mine consists of: learning to shoot learning to fish learning archery hiking at least the VA portion of the Appalachian Trail vacationing in Key West seeing the British Isles (Scotland and Ireland at the very least) see some of the the castles of Germany and/or Eastern Europe purchase at least 5 and up to 20 acres for a small farm to include building my "dream house" trace my family tree far enough back to know where my father's family came from I'll hopefully be crossing the first 3 off the list by the end of September since I'm planning to attend a weekend "seminar" sponsored by WV DNR and a group called Becoming an Outdoors Woman. My father didn't see the need to teach me those things growing up and even though I've expressed interest to several boyfriends who could have taught me over the years, none of them wanted to take the time to teach me either. Which is really ironic considering my last BF mentioned my not knowing how to shoot and not someone who went fishing as part of why he didn't think we had much much in common when he broke up with me last month. Oh well, if he didn't want to take the time to teach me, I'll find a way to learn on my own like I have with everything else in life that interested me.
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Post by wvugurl26 on Jul 22, 2013 13:03:21 GMT -5
Alot of ya'll have travel wishes that are much more ambitious than mine but there are some places I hope to visit before I die. And this thread is very timely as I've been thinking about my bucket list a lot the last few weeks. So far mine consists of: learning to shoot learning to fish learning archery hiking at least the VA portion of the Appalachian Trail vacationing in Key West seeing the British Isles (Scotland and Ireland at the very least) see some of the the castles of Germany and/or Eastern Europe purchase at least 5 and up to 20 acres for a small farm to include building my "dream house" trace my family tree far enough back to know where my father's family came from I'll hopefully be crossing the first 3 off the list by the end of September since I'm planning to attend a weekend "seminar" sponsored by WV DNR and a group called Becoming an Outdoors Woman. My father didn't see the need to teach me those things growing up and even though I've expressed interest to several boyfriends who could have taught me over the years, none of them wanted to take the time to teach me either. Which is really ironic considering my last BF mentioned my not knowing how to shoot and not someone who went fishing as part of why he didn't think we had much much in common when he broke up with me last month. Oh well, if he didn't want to take the time to teach me, I'll find a way to learn on my own like I have with everything else in life that interested me. My brother is a NRA instructor. Not sure where you are if you are taking a WV DNR class but we are in the DC burbs.
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Post by sarcasticgirl on Jul 22, 2013 13:03:26 GMT -5
Is it ethical to steal items off of other people's bucket lists? Does it show a serious lack of creativity? Because I am loving some of the ideas on here and plan to make them my own. I also have been reminded about how lucky I am by seeing some things I've done on other people's bucket lists.
So regarding Olympic Opening ceremonies, I'm really only interested in Summer games. 2016 is Rio, which would be awesome. And it looks like 2020 candidates are Istanbul, Tokyo and Madrid. I'm going to root for Madrid! I have added a few to mine since reading the list. I realize how lucky I am for the travels I've had. though, i don't know if i'd call it lucky. I sacrificed and worked to make it happen. but i still want more! more! more!
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Post by michelyn8 on Jul 22, 2013 13:10:58 GMT -5
Alot of ya'll have travel wishes that are much more ambitious than mine but there are some places I hope to visit before I die. And this thread is very timely as I've been thinking about my bucket list a lot the last few weeks. So far mine consists of: learning to shoot learning to fish learning archery hiking at least the VA portion of the Appalachian Trail vacationing in Key West seeing the British Isles (Scotland and Ireland at the very least) see some of the the castles of Germany and/or Eastern Europe purchase at least 5 and up to 20 acres for a small farm to include building my "dream house" trace my family tree far enough back to know where my father's family came from I'll hopefully be crossing the first 3 off the list by the end of September since I'm planning to attend a weekend "seminar" sponsored by WV DNR and a group called Becoming an Outdoors Woman. My father didn't see the need to teach me those things growing up and even though I've expressed interest to several boyfriends who could have taught me over the years, none of them wanted to take the time to teach me either. Which is really ironic considering my last BF mentioned my not knowing how to shoot and not someone who went fishing as part of why he didn't think we had much much in common when he broke up with me last month. Oh well, if he didn't want to take the time to teach me, I'll find a way to learn on my own like I have with everything else in life that interested me. My brother is a NRA instructor. Not sure where you are if you are taking a WV DNR class but we are in the DC burbs. Their Fall weekend is at Watoga State Park and the BOW programs are open to anyone who wants to attend - experienced or amateur. www.uwsp.edu/cnr-ap/bow/Pages/default.aspxI'm in southern VA (about 45-60 minutes from Richmond) but DGIF has no info on a BOW program in VA after 2010 or 2011 and no one responded to my e-mail about when they'd be doing another one. Marlington is only about a 4 hour drive for me so I figure to drive maybe halfway up the night before. I love the mountains so anytime I get a chance to head that way, I take it.
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Post by wvugurl26 on Jul 22, 2013 13:41:36 GMT -5
My brother is a NRA instructor. Not sure where you are if you are taking a WV DNR class but we are in the DC burbs. Their Fall weekend is at Watoga State Park and the BOW programs are open to anyone who wants to attend - experienced or amateur. www.uwsp.edu/cnr-ap/bow/Pages/default.aspxI'm in southern VA (about 45-60 minutes from Richmond) but DGIF has no info on a BOW program in VA after 2010 or 2011 and no one responded to my e-mail about when they'd be doing another one. Marlington is only about a 4 hour drive for me so I figure to drive maybe halfway up the night before. I love the mountains so anytime I get a chance to head that way, I take it. It's a good thing you love the mountains if you are going to Marlington! Beautiful country though, cell reception is awful to non existent.
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Post by HoneyBBQ on Jul 22, 2013 16:20:12 GMT -5
For those of you interested in doing the PCT I AM planning a PCT hike but at nearly 52 my goals are more modest. I'm not doing 2600 miles. I think that would take most of a year to go end to end. I'm planning on doing 300 miles in 30 days either next August or August of 2015. I think 10mi/dy is doable. It's depending on whether I do my Mt. Kenya next spring since DH won't do either one.
I will plan the PCT trip as if I'm doing it alone but will invite my friends to join me along the way. We'll see who shows up! Since I want to go in August I'm looking at doing a segment in the Sierras. I'm just totally bummed that my practice area, the San Jacinto Wilderness near our cabin in Idyllwild has burned. It's a 30 mile segment with some good elevation climbing from about 4000' to 9000'. I knew if I could make that hike in 2 days I'll be in good shape. I would love to join you in a heartbeat - but I think I have to wait til my DD is older and I'm ready to leave her for more than a day at a time.
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Post by HoneyBBQ on Jul 22, 2013 16:22:12 GMT -5
This is the picture that made me what to see glow worms That looks amazing. Where is that? I'm guessing New Zealand. They have glow worm caves there. They aren't nearly that magical looking in real life, but they are definitely cool. www.waitomo.com/waitomo-glowworm-caves.aspx
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Post by Deleted on Jul 22, 2013 18:03:31 GMT -5
HoneyBBQ, Once I've decided my route, I'll send out an e-mail to the friends who have expressed interest in going. I'm hoping that people can pick mini-segments as short as a day hike to as long as a week. Some of my friends are having hip, knee and back issues and cannot hike for days at a time. Seeing them and their injuries is part of the motivation to do hike soon before I start having issues myself! If you want to PM me your contact info I'll include you in the planning process. Also if you ever make it down to San Francisco - San Jose area, I'll be happy to take you on a local hike so you know I'm not an internet ax-murderer!
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Post by mmhmm on Jul 22, 2013 18:05:22 GMT -5
I guess, what ought to be on my bucket list is making a bucket list. I pretty much filled the first one.
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Post by HoneyBBQ on Jul 23, 2013 10:55:52 GMT -5
HoneyBBQ, Once I've decided my route, I'll send out an e-mail to the friends who have expressed interest in going. I'm hoping that people can pick mini-segments as short as a day hike to as long as a week. Some of my friends are having hip, knee and back issues and cannot hike for days at a time. Seeing them and their injuries is part of the motivation to do hike soon before I start having issues myself! If you want to PM me your contact info I'll include you in the planning process. Also if you ever make it down to San Francisco - San Jose area, I'll be happy to take you on a local hike so you know I'm not an internet ax-murderer! Aww, thanks so much Bonny. My DD is only 19 months, so it'll probably be a few years before I'm ready to go away for more than a few days at a time. If I'm ever in the area I will definitely PM you. I'd still like to see you plans anyways and live vicariously through you so I will send you my email.
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Post by HoneyBBQ on Jul 23, 2013 10:56:05 GMT -5
I guess, what ought to be on my bucket list is making a bucket list. I pretty much filled the first one. What was on it?
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Post by milee on Jul 23, 2013 11:04:12 GMT -5
That looks amazing. Where is that? I'm guessing New Zealand. They have glow worm caves there. They aren't nearly that magical looking in real life, but they are definitely cool. www.waitomo.com/waitomo-glowworm-caves.aspxSimilar story with the bioluminescence someone posted earlier. It's very pretty (and totally cool when you can see the blue streaks underneath you when fishes swim past), but not quite like in that picture. Not around here anyway. But ours isn't around 100% of the time, it's random. Part of the magic that is boating or kayaking at night. And at risk of putting a little reality into the situation, around here nights with bioluminescence are prime shark feeding times. The nice glowing blue green streaks are like a beacon shouting "here's dinner!" We had a girl seriously bitten on the torso by a 6' bull shark a few years ago when she and her college friends were floating around in the bioluminescence. So enjoy it, but don't be a dummy.
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Post by mmhmm on Jul 23, 2013 11:05:45 GMT -5
I guess, what ought to be on my bucket list is making a bucket list. I pretty much filled the first one. What was on it? Hmm, let's see if I can remember ... Travelling the world. ( I had countries I especially wanted to see, but I was fortunate to see a lot more than I ever dreamed I would) Jumping out of an airplane. Owning my own home. Living abroad. Seeing my kids grow up and be successful. I'm sure there were more. It's been awhile.
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Post by HoneyBBQ on Jul 23, 2013 11:06:47 GMT -5
I would love to live abroad. Where did you live, mmhmm?
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Post by trytofindbalance on Jul 24, 2013 12:41:10 GMT -5
milk a cow pick rocks help make hay live in the country Come visit me. You can come to the farm and do it all in one day
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Post by Deleted on Jul 24, 2013 13:46:57 GMT -5
I make the mistake of reading the Travel Section of my local paper. Now I want to add doing the Overland Trek in Tasmania. That would be in addition to visiting Australia and New Zealand.
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