A bucket list is a list of experiences and/or accomplishments one wants to have during their lifetime. It is somewhat related to a “but” list, which is a list of things that one wants to do “but” they can’t do right now because of time, location, or monetary constraints and/or work or family obligations: “I’d love to learn Arabic because reading and writing ‘backwards’ fascinates me, but I travel too often for work to take a class” ; “I want to learn SCUBA, but there are no instructors within 60 miles” ; “I’d love to try pottery, but classes conflict with work and the kids’ soccer practice.”
Parents, particularly single working mothers, develop long “but” lists. Fortunately, I am shortening the list now that I’m retired. I am closing in on 100 dives and I putter with pottery making pots and fairy houses for a charity. I’ve still got Arabic to work on [and a few others], ‘but’ I’m learning new things and having fun.
There is really nothing I want to do that I have not done – and I have not done anything of note. There are things I would like to not do again – such as travel (by RV/car – husband cannot fly, take a train, bus or ride when anyone else is driving). Prefer to just stay home.
Johnny Q Premium Member about 1 month ago
One of them died from Covid, right?
some idiot from R'lyeh Premium Member about 1 month ago
There’s always Siegfried and Joy.
Zykoic about 1 month ago
I have a Phuket list.
Love Thai food.
Gent about 1 month ago
Siegfried eh. There gotta be a Smart way to Get him.
PraiseofFolly about 1 month ago
No ‘Mirage’, either. Soon it will be on the Hard Rock(s).
juicebruce about 1 month ago
Is the Bucket List the same as the Honey-Do List ?
GreenT267 about 1 month ago
A bucket list is a list of experiences and/or accomplishments one wants to have during their lifetime. It is somewhat related to a “but” list, which is a list of things that one wants to do “but” they can’t do right now because of time, location, or monetary constraints and/or work or family obligations: “I’d love to learn Arabic because reading and writing ‘backwards’ fascinates me, but I travel too often for work to take a class” ; “I want to learn SCUBA, but there are no instructors within 60 miles” ; “I’d love to try pottery, but classes conflict with work and the kids’ soccer practice.”
Parents, particularly single working mothers, develop long “but” lists. Fortunately, I am shortening the list now that I’m retired. I am closing in on 100 dives and I putter with pottery making pots and fairy houses for a charity. I’ve still got Arabic to work on [and a few others], ‘but’ I’m learning new things and having fun.
ctolson about 1 month ago
The problem with bucket lists, they get older just like we do and some of them become ‘Missions Impossible’.
ladykat Premium Member about 1 month ago
Aren’t they both dead?
Zen-of-Zinfandel about 1 month ago
Substitute with the Hoover Dam tour.
SofaKing Premium Member about 1 month ago
My bucket list is always short, and with achievable items. Next up, learning to make Chicago tavern style pizza.
andersjg Premium Member about 1 month ago
My bucket sprung a leak long ago.
sallyseckman about 1 month ago
At least there are cartoons of them to watch
Pluggergirl about 1 month ago
It was going to see Letterman for me
walstib Premium Member about 1 month ago
Jerry Seinfeld: “I made a bucket list, then I turned the b to an f, and I was done with it.”
mafastore 28 days ago
There is really nothing I want to do that I have not done – and I have not done anything of note. There are things I would like to not do again – such as travel (by RV/car – husband cannot fly, take a train, bus or ride when anyone else is driving). Prefer to just stay home.