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Anti bucket list

128 replies

Soubriquet · 07/09/2024 17:41

What is something you will never do, or have done and will never do again.

For me it’s banana boating.

I went on it once, and the strap I was holding snapped. I went flying off after one rough wave. Even though I was wearing a life jacket, it still scared the shit out of me and I refused to get back on it. I ended up going in the boat instead. My dad was pissed off with me cos he thought I was exaggerating. So he took my spot. I took great pleasure in seeing him go flying. He never apologised though

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CraigBrown · 07/09/2024 19:25

Parachute jump- did it once, was terrified, never again.
Potholing
Drinking viognier
Mirena coil
Any sort of “party” that involves a friend of a friend trying to flog you shit jewellery/smellies/whatever

onwardandupwards · 07/09/2024 19:28

Going in a lift
Eating dominos pizza
Watching a horror movie
Anything involving heights
Owning a cat

fourelementary · 07/09/2024 19:28

Oh… ummm I won’t ever have another one night stand.
I won’t ever buy a lottery ticket (and never have).
I won’t go on a submarine/submersible thing… or go pot holing or caving or deep sea diving.

I won’t ever give birth again either!!!

Pebbles16 · 07/09/2024 20:27

Bunjee jumping
Potholing (would chuck myself off a cliff sooner)
MLM
Cruising
Share a room with anyone outside of my house (barely manage it with DH)
Be a size 6 again - that means I am not well
Vote Conservative (never have, never will)
Visit an abattoir - been there, done that, gave me great respect for growing meat, but not a lesson I need to repeat
Eat a banana - highly allergic

Bookridden · 07/09/2024 20:30

Chewbecca · 07/09/2024 17:59

The idea of caving fills me with terror.

Me too. Did you ever read about the Nutty Putty cave incident?

Iloveadrianmole · 07/09/2024 20:34

Tattoos, sky diving, bungee jumping, caving, camping, festivals, scuba diving, all inclusive.

I’m so boring but I love my home comforts.

TheChosenTwo · 07/09/2024 20:35

Misorchid · 07/09/2024 19:03

Visit Blackpool/Morecambe/Benidorm again
Dye my hair black
Attend massive arena type concert or festival
Spend money on expensive skin creams
Willingly go to Scotland
Watch or read anything to do with World War II

Oh god I keep saying I want to go back and explore more of Scotland! The remote bleakness really appeals to me the older i get 😂

RedVanYellowVan · 07/09/2024 20:39

Spa day
Own a dog or cat
Get a tattoo

Tooty78 · 07/09/2024 20:40

Bookridden · 07/09/2024 20:30

Me too. Did you ever read about the Nutty Putty cave incident?

Look up Neil Moss, another horrendous caving death.
Why do they do this?

Gummybear23 · 07/09/2024 20:41

Go to faraway destinations to experience their culture.

Gummybear23 · 07/09/2024 20:41

Swim with dolphins

Gummybear23 · 07/09/2024 20:42

Wild swimming

KateTrain · 07/09/2024 20:46

Wear uncomfortable underwear! Big knickers all the way

Gettingbysomehow · 07/09/2024 20:50

City breaks. I'm a country girl.
Hot places. I like snow.
Swanky hotels, I like camping in forests.

LostInMyOwnArse · 07/09/2024 20:52

Anal.
Illegal drugs.
Hold a spider.

TigerDroveAgain · 07/09/2024 20:56

Sing the National Anthem (I have sung GSTQ but will not sing GSTK)
Tattoos
High heels
Watch TV unless it's football
Read a romance novel or anything that might pass as chick-lit
Go on a cruise

EdithStourton · 07/09/2024 20:58

Never have, never will:
Scuba dive
Spa day

Puffykins · 07/09/2024 21:03

Journey into the genuinely unknown. Or anywhere that requires specialist kit to stay alive and breathe, ie high mountains, or too deep under water.

I never want to jump out of anything - so no sky diving, parachuting, bungee jumping.

No ultra marathons or Ironmans or other extreme sporting challenges.

No desire to renew any vows.

No desire to build a house from scratch a la Grand Designs.

squashyhat · 07/09/2024 21:05

Eat anything that could be described as offal. Or snails.

FatOaf · 07/09/2024 21:09

Will never do the following again:

  1. Go to Las Vegas (most disgusting place I have ever visited)
  2. Go skiing
  3. Eat in a "fine dining" restaurant
  4. Go to a nightclub
  5. Have any kind of physical and/or romantic relationship

Things I will never do:

  1. Pay £100+ to see a band, show, etc.
  2. Play golf
  3. Join the Freemasons (not that they'd want me)
  4. Go on a cruise
  5. Buy a new (i.e. unused) car
  6. Buy a new-build house
  7. Own any Apple product
  8. Attend a "black tie" event
  9. Donate money in response to chuggers, or to any charity that uses them
  10. Vote Conservative
Judellie · 07/09/2024 21:18

Definitely agree with your list @Iloveadrianmole
Nor do I want to run a marathon, own a pet or return to San Francisco

motleymop · 07/09/2024 21:32

LittleGreenDuck · 07/09/2024 18:53

Diving, caving, potholing. Basically, anything where I can't get out in the open air quickly.

Though I'd bloody love to skydive or bungee jump.

Crazy golf - I'd rather scratch out my own eyeballs.

😂 poor crazy golf! What happened? I've never known anyone to feel so strongly about it before!!

Cynic17 · 07/09/2024 21:34

Camping.
Get a tattoo.
Live with another man (if the current one is not around).
Online dating.
Move to the countryside.
Go on a cruise.
Go on a coach trip.
Have a TV in my living room (never done it - never will).
Have a pet (too much responsibility and restriction).

Newsenmum · 07/09/2024 21:36

Swim with sharks.
Bungee Jumping/jumping out of a plane.
Swim the channel.

BlueBobble · 07/09/2024 21:37

I've thought of a few more...

Do any distance-based activity of more than 10km
Wear thong underwear
Acrylic nails
Fake tan
Push myself to do anything I hate
Buy proper fancy candles
Eat in a Michelin starred restaurant
Camp at a festival
Seek out 'must do' travel destinations