100 things you don't need to do before you die

[Dillytante]

Although I don't have a bucket list because I'd find it guilt inducing (more things to do that I just don't have time for) I am a bit of a sucker for feeling like I should do things. So was pleased to read this Graun article 100 things you don't need to do before you die so I could cross a few things off.

I'm already crossing climbing Everest off as I have just read Into Thin Air about the 1996 disaster where a load of climbers died. And the ones that didn't seem to have such a miserable time anyway. So defo not doing that.

Anyone else got any more I can cross off my list? Places I don't need to go? Books I don't need to read?

[zanz1bar]

Dont go to Alcatraz, its a prison, thats all.
Would you queue all day to see holloway or wormwood scrubs(if you dont have someone to visit!) San fransisco is an amazing city with so much to see and do, so much more than walking around an empty building and idolizing some very nasty people who got sent there.

[FryOneFatManic]

teacher123 Mon 21-Oct-13 13:55:58
Stonehenge is boring, and the lorries that thundered past on that A road that runs right next to it completely canceled out any sort of remotely woo atmosphere.

The road right next to it (A344) has now been closed permanently and is being dug up to make the place better. New visitor centre, etc, due to open.

As for things NOT to do, I recommend not bothering with puff pastry, and even though it's easy to make your own short pastry, I still buy it rather than make it half the time.

Don't waste time reading books you know you won't be interested in. That's cropped up so much on this thread but is well worth repeating as other people still try to push books on me. Yes, other people might like certain books, but they know my taste is different, but they still try to get me to read stuff.

Also, don't waste time on home baking unless you really enjoy it. I do enjoy it, but I've seen it cause stress in people who don't, but think they should.

[FryOneFatManic]

ZingDollyChops Mon 21-Oct-13 21:48:13
don't waste your time cleaning the oven.

Have just read this and had to laugh. I don't bother very often, mainly because I cba to get down on my knees when other things are more interesting to do, but DP had cleaned the oven out on Monday and was very proud of himself.

Admittedly, Monday was crap weather here and neither DP or the DCs went out anywhere (half term, etc), but really, couldn't he have found something better to do? saved me the job anyway.

[Dededum]

Cupcakes, especially those highly decorated ones made for school cake sales... Just why?
And school cake sales.. Just donate £1, lot easier and healthier....

[ErrolTheDragon]

You don't need to buy 99.9% of the kitchen gadgets available from Lakeland. The remaining 0.1% are absolutely essential though!

[ZingAnyFucker]

fry

I'm glad my laziness had a positive effect on you!

[proud]

[ZingAnyFucker]

sparkly

hear, hear

[Salbertina]

Zing, are you "the" (in)famous AF herself? In which case, welcome back!

[ZingAnyFucker]

nah, but thanks.

[ivykaty44]

Go to Coventry

eat snails

picnic on a windy sandy beach

swim in the sea in any part of Scotland during the winter

[OneHolyCow]

Has anyone mentioned caves yet?
Avoid. There are dark and full of poo. Not always animal.
Especially in Asia with helpful local guides, who tell you they are not scary at all. Sure.

[Kewcumber]

Don't go to Madeira
Or Llanelli

Unless you live there when its OK but you should make plans to move.

[Kewcumber]

Now that I come to think of it Basel (switzerland) is pretty dull too.

MInd you Basel and Llanelli aren't on most peoples list of any sort.

But some people have an unaccountable urge to visit Madeira. Don't.

[FryOneFatManic]

Zing I can be busy in many other ways.

Just not in cleaning an oven

[FryOneFatManic]

I did eat snails once. On a French exchange while spending 2 weeks with a French family.

I survived but do not plan to repeat the experience of eating those things.

[cafecito]

Kew - I was going to post Madeira upthread but worried I'd offend many

agree entirely - don't go

[Kewcumber]

cafecito - I have a friend from Madeira. Notably she lives in London.

[alliswell2]

Take a four year old to a public place if he/she/ you are tired. - it generally results in an embarrassing, stress filled nightmare.
Don't attempt to hurry a tired toddler.

[Trills]

I enjoyed Alcatraz.

Don't visit places because you feel that you should, only visit them if they sound like the kind of thing that you like.

[anditmakesmesmile]

Don't keep a beaker by the side of your bed for post-coital penis washing. Life's too short.
If you do, then don't share it with the world on Mumsnet

[IHaveA]

anditmakesmesmile

Very apt user name.

[zingally]

Don't bother doing more than a half marathon for charity. Let's face it, the only reason we do it is for the glory. And no one really cares. Or wants to sponsor you.

[Thesimplethings]

If you have young children don't bother cleaning your windows - ever.

Don't visit Tenerife - horrible tourist trap.

Don't try to make everybody happy all of the time - make yourself happy instead especially at Christmas.

[mignonnette]

That dark French boy called Fabrice? Don't. He'll break your heart and he won't write to you. Avoid all exchange trip romances. Whether you are a teacher or a pupil.

Don't bother going to that super-club you've heard about. Take two Codeine,neck a glass of wine then turn the music up whilst flicking the ceiling lights on and off. You're nearly there.

Don't bother going to Australia. It is full of things that will eat you, sting you, inject you with venom or drag you to your death. They lost a Prime Minister once. Even the sea is out to kill you and the sun will give you premature wrinkles.

Don't bother buying and restoring a vintage Mini like I did. Riding in one is like being thrown down the road in a tin can.

Never wear cycling shorts in the daytime even when on your dream cycling holiday. Even the thinnest butt looks like a sack of Cro-nuts.

Never take 24 boys from an approved school crabbing in Walberswick even though it was on their bucket list. I'm still not convinced they all came back. I know some of my equilibrium remains on that quayside twenty years later.

[jestermarc]

ErrolTheDragon Thu 24-Oct-13 13:26:29
You don't need to buy 99.9% of the kitchen gadgets available from Lakeland. The remaining 0.1% are absolutely essential though!



The Dalek cake mold is a must though.


Don't ever have anything to do with Sex and the City!

Never run, jog, etc...

Only read books you enjoy from page 3 ish.

Never do stuff if the alternative is spending time with the DKs

Do not take this too seriously.