Things to Do Before You Die

retire@40 · 08-26-2008, 11:06 AM

In honor of Mr. Dave Freeman `100 Things' co-author Dave Freeman dies in LA - Yahoo! News and with a lot of new members here, thought I would pose this question again to see if we can get some new ideas.

What are some of the things you want to accomplish before you die?

haha · 08-26-2008, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by retire@40

In honor of Mr. Dave Freeman `100 Things' co-author Dave Freeman dies in LA - Yahoo! News and with a lot of new members here, thought I would pose this question again to see if we can get some new ideas.

What are some of the things you want to accomplish before you die?

Weaning myself from this board.

**Sarah in SC** · 08-26-2008, 11:52 AM

Good luck with that, Ha

On my list:
Learn some more hula hooping tricks so I can be that cool girl at the music festivals.
Finish my undergraduate degree
Restore an old convertible car
Throw awesome parties that people look forward to all year
Forget what day it is, just once

**Want2retire** · 08-26-2008, 12:19 PM

There are so many choices here, which is why I would rather be immortal. But if I must choose, here are some that come to mind:

(1) Sleep in.

(2) Get a dark tan, though I don't know how with my fair Scottish skin.

(3) Read more of Shakespeare's sonnets.

Oh, and if I find out I'm terminally ill, forget the bacon - - I'm going for large quantities of the highest quality chocolates.

Moemg · 08-26-2008, 12:37 PM

1- Learn to dive ( I'm a good swimmer but a lousy diver )
2- visit all the states
3-go on another once in a lifetime trips
4- do something completely out of character

bbbamI · 08-26-2008, 12:37 PM

A couple of things I would love to do....meet Stephen King and eat pizza in Italy.

Moemg · 08-26-2008, 12:59 PM

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A couple of things I would love to do....meet Stephen King and eat pizza in Italy.

About a month ago their was a book discussion advertised and it mentioned Stephen King . I looked into it but it was not a Stephen King book so I dismissed it . He was there at the book discussion promoting another author . I was so upset with myself because I'm also a Stephen King fan . He does live locally so maybe I'll get another chance ?

bbbamI · 08-26-2008, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Moemg

He was there at the book discussion promoting another author . I was so upset with myself because I'm also a Stephen King fan . He does live locally so maybe I'll get another chance ?

Ah Moe, that's a shame. Perhaps you will get another chance to meet him.

I would be so excited to meet him if only for a moment, but the ultimate would be sitting with him on his porch and discussing his ideas. His novels inspire my hobby of writing short stories.

He is the only author that stirs every emotion in me and completely takes me away.

Moemg · 08-26-2008, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by bbbamI

Ah Moe, that's a shame. Perhaps you will get another chance to meet him.

I would be so excited to meet him if only for a moment, but the ultimate would be sitting with him on his porch and discussing his ideas. His novels inspire my hobby of writing short stories.

He is the only author that stirs every emotion in me and completely takes me away.

Knowing where he lives I'm sure his porch has a great view of the gulf !

unclemick · 08-26-2008, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by haha

Weaning myself from this board.

I haven't forgot your PM - I'm trying to translate into words - make a roux til it's the right color brown and do the seasoning/simmering on the chicken stock til it tastes rite!

Two things I miss more than I get rite - even though I watch the cook!

Which brings me to the fact I don't have any barnburners left on my list - except a fond wish the Saint's make the Superbowl before I croak.

That does not mean I won't hesitate to get out and 'do' should an idea/urge pop up.

heh heh heh - nope no kayak - yet!

audreyh1 · 08-26-2008, 02:17 PM

My list just seems to consist of more places to travel to and more (different) modes of travel to get there. It's endless.

Audrey

P.S. Hmmmm - maybe I do want a kayak! I haven't been willing to haul one around with our motorhome ensemble, but every time I see someone else with one I look wistfully on.

bbbamI · 08-26-2008, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Moemg

Knowing where he lives I'm sure his porch has a great view of the gulf !

Except for him, I'd probably be oblivious to everything around me.

**Sarah in SC** · 08-26-2008, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by audreyh1

P.S. Hmmmm - maybe I do want a kayak! I haven't been willing to haul one around with our motorhome ensemble, but every time I see someone else with one I look wistfully on.

That's why we bought inflatables--the Stearns model has been great for us, and it deflates into an easily stored tote. We have one that was our second "car" on the sailboat in 2003 that is still in fine shape, plus we bought a newer one of the same model a while ago. They are awesome, not as fast as a hard shell kayak, but for the ease of transport can't be beat!

cute fuzzy bunny · 08-26-2008, 03:34 PM

I have one of these

kayak

Tough little thing. Doesnt track as well as a hard kayak and it maintains no momentum at all. Also is a lot more influenced by the wind.

But I can huck it in the back of the SUV on top of a bunch of beach chairs, coolers and toys, blow it up in 4-5 minutes with a volume inflator and restow it in a couple of minutes after pulling the plugs.

audreyh1 · 08-26-2008, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Sarah in SC

That's why we bought inflatables--the Stearns model has been great for us, and it deflates into an easily stored tote. We have one that was our second "car" on the sailboat in 2003 that is still in fine shape, plus we bought a newer one of the same model a while ago. They are awesome, not as fast as a hard shell kayak, but for the ease of transport can't be beat!

Hey thanks for the tip!

Audrey

lazygood4nothinbum · 08-26-2008, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by bbbamI

A couple of things I would love to do....meet Stephen King and eat pizza in Italy.

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Originally Posted by Moemg

...I was so upset with myself because I'm also a Stephen King fan . He does live locally so maybe I'll get another chance ?

here's the overview of his house on casey key - Google Maps

but beware. if you get too excited we're gonna havta sick thefed on you to defend king's honor.

why not simply write him a letter and invite him to lunch? oh, you probably won't want to mention that you've just been leering at his, um, property.

megacorp-firee · 08-26-2008, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Sarah in SC

Good luck with that, Ha

On my list:
...Forget what day it is, just once

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Originally Posted by Want2retire

There are so many choices here, which is why I would rather be immortal. But if I must choose, here are some that come to mind:

(1) Sleep in.

These happen a lot when you are RE'ed

bbbamI · 08-26-2008, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by lazygood4nothinbum

here's the overview of his house on casey key - Google Maps
why not simply write him a letter and invite him to lunch? oh, you probably won't want to mention that you've just been leering at his, um, property.

Too cool Lazy!

If I told him that I had been leering at his, um, property....it would probably scare him to death. He knows too well about the number one fan.....

TromboneAl · 08-26-2008, 07:04 PM

Remember what day it is, just once.

08-26-2008, 11:06 AM	#1
retire@40 Thinks s/he gets paid by the post Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 2,597	Things to Do Before You Die In honor of Mr. Dave Freeman `100 Things' co-author Dave Freeman dies in LA - Yahoo! News and with a lot of new members here, thought I would pose this question again to see if we can get some new ideas. What are some of the things you want to accomplish before you die? __________________ No man is free who is not master of himself. --- Epictetus Enjoy Yourself (It's Later Than You Think). --- Guy Lombardo

08-26-2008, 11:52 AM	#3
Sarah in SC Moderator Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 2,920	Good luck with that, Ha On my list: Learn some more hula hooping tricks so I can be that cool girl at the music festivals. Finish my undergraduate degree Restore an old convertible car Throw awesome parties that people look forward to all year Forget what day it is, just once __________________ "Never argue with a fool, onlookers may not be able to tell the difference." - Mark Twain DINKS, 38 and 46, plan for his ER at 50, mine few yrs later. Boy it sucks getting older and having to edit your sig line to reflect that!

08-26-2008, 12:19 PM	#4
Want2retire Moderator Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: New Orleans Posts: 6,411	There are so many choices here, which is why I would rather be immortal. But if I must choose, here are some that come to mind: (1) Sleep in. (2) Get a dark tan, though I don't know how with my fair Scottish skin. (3) Read more of Shakespeare's sonnets. Oh, and if I find out I'm terminally ill, forget the bacon - - I'm going for large quantities of the highest quality chocolates. __________________ Dreaming of retirement....306 days " - - my greatest skill has been to want but little - - " (Henry David Thoreau, in Walden)

08-26-2008, 12:37 PM	#6
bbbamI Thinks s/he gets paid by the post Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: The flat part of Texas Posts: 1,987	A couple of things I would love to do....meet Stephen King and eat pizza in Italy. __________________ Imagination's unreal....

08-26-2008, 03:34 PM	#14
cute fuzzy bunny Give me a museum and I'll fill it. (Picasso) Give me a forum ... Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Losing my whump Posts: 22,527	I have one of these kayak Tough little thing. Doesnt track as well as a hard kayak and it maintains no momentum at all. Also is a lot more influenced by the wind. But I can huck it in the back of the SUV on top of a bunch of beach chairs, coolers and toys, blow it up in 4-5 minutes with a volume inflator and restow it in a couple of minutes after pulling the plugs. __________________ Many an optimist has become rich by buying out a pessimist

08-26-2008, 12:37 PM	#5
Moemg Thinks s/he gets paid by the post Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Sarasota,fl. Posts: 3,264	1- Learn to dive ( I'm a good swimmer but a lousy diver ) 2- visit all the states 3-go on another once in a lifetime trips 4- do something completely out of character

08-26-2008, 02:17 PM	#11
audreyh1 Thinks s/he gets paid by the post Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 2,222	My list just seems to consist of more places to travel to and more (different) modes of travel to get there. It's endless. Audrey P.S. Hmmmm - maybe I do want a kayak! I haven't been willing to haul one around with our motorhome ensemble, but every time I see someone else with one I look wistfully on.

08-26-2008, 07:04 PM	#19
TromboneAl Thinks s/he gets paid by the post Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 4,323	Remember what day it is, just once. __________________ - Al -- Always serious, never joking. No, wait. Never serious... Always... I forget.

08-26-2008, 07:06 PM	#20
cute fuzzy bunny Give me a museum and I'll fill it. (Picasso) Give me a forum ...