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What things have you never had or done?

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ninnynanny Sat 12-May-12 12:49:18

My husband could not believe I had never eaten a donar kebab! I would not eat one now because I don't eat meat and wouldn't go near a kebab shop. My mum reached her 90's before trying pizza. I've never had a manicure or a pedicure.

mgwnzy Sat 12-May-12 19:04:15

What have I never done?

In five years of playing rounders in senior school I never once managed to hit the ball with the bat, likewise netball, never scored, never managed to vault over the horse, never ever got to the top of the climbing bars.

Never came top (or even close in any school subject)

The one comment on my school report that I am most proud of,

"If Mgwnzy spent as much time on her studies as she does trying to be class comedian she could expect better results in her O levels"

Maybe school reports could be a new thread.

harrigran Sat 12-May-12 19:55:05

Never had a kebab, pedicure or taken drugs. Never got a sum right in maths and never had a teacher care enough to help me.

nelliedeane Sat 12-May-12 21:35:49

SNAP Mgwnzy,I have always been the clown/ comedienne wherever I have gone...think it may be explained as exhibitionism...I love an audience grin

I never had a Sindy or a Barbie I desperatley wanted one or a Tressy.
I have never taken drugs,
I would love to do naked star jumps around the garden on a hot night.
I have never been able to swim,,but I can sink with style
I have never been able to line dance,just do my own thing

glassortwo Sat 12-May-12 21:47:31

Ride a horse.

Greatnan Sat 12-May-12 22:01:32

I never got over the vaulting horse either - the only thing I could do in gym was hang upside down on the wall bars.
I have never seen any Star Wars, Star Trek, Godfather or Rocky film, or read any fantasy fiction.

Anagram Sat 12-May-12 22:11:34

I have never used or owned a dishwasher.

vampirequeen Sat 12-May-12 22:26:41

I have never climbed a rope.

I have never abseiled.

I have been in a canoe.

I have never seen and never intend to see Titanic. In fact I want it as my epitaph ....She never watched Titanic.

glammanana Sat 12-May-12 22:30:27

I never managed to climb down from the monkey bars in our local park when I was little,I had no problem getting up there but couldn't get down.sad

nanaej Sat 12-May-12 22:36:53

Never
smoked tobacco
seen Sound of Music or Star Wars!
hankered to travel to 'exotic' places
learned to speak a foreign language fluently
never refused a doner kebab grin

Wished I had
learned a musical instrument well
learned to jive

Hunt Sat 12-May-12 23:24:24

Never appeared in a juvenile court-too late now!

soop Sun 13-May-12 10:50:13

naughty titters...hmm wouldn't say no to a go on the pole...might cope with getting one leg up and around...pity the other, plus crutch, would have to remain un-uplifted. Not a pretty sight! grin

absentgrana Sun 13-May-12 11:41:49

I have never seen The Exorcist – and definitely don't want to.

I have never texted anyone and have no idea how it work. Mr absent usually has the only mobile phone in the house.

I have never been to Scotland and certainly must do so before I leave the UK forever.

Maniac Sun 13-May-12 11:58:40

Never had a tattoo,a balloon ride or a parachute jump.Started on the latter but had to back out due to dizziness in training session.
Never had a dishwasher
Never knowingly took illegal drugs- but those cakes in Goa tasted funny and the stars were dancing!
Had a go at snorkelling in Maldives at 69-fantastic- but couldn’t get the hang of the scuba-diving gear.
Never tasted oysters- Yuk! or octopus.

dorsetpennt Sun 13-May-12 12:39:57

Have never ridden a bike, never had a manicure or pedicure, never broken a bone,never driven a car, never robbed a bank[thought about it],never been on a sailing yacht[and I live on the coast], never snogged a woman [no thank you], never skied,[ on land or water],never had a tattoo.

kittylester Sun 13-May-12 14:37:41

I've never eaten whale although I chewed some for what felt like 2 hours. It didn't get any smaller how ever hard I chewed. And, I didn't try to eat the raw horse!

There are so many other things I haven't done that my list would go on for ever!

chitchat Sun 13-May-12 15:04:02

Me I have never been on a plane. Trying to get up the courage to fly to Jersey in September. Help
Never took none prescription drug's
Never been further than The Isle of Wight.{3times)
Oh lot's more wink

Jacey Sun 13-May-12 15:06:32

Chitchat ...go for it ..it will only be a short flight! smile have a wonderful time

Greatnan Sun 13-May-12 15:17:04

We had whalemeat during the war - it was disgusting.
Here's a sad one - I have never been married to a man with whom I was madly in love. I am not the envious type as my life has been exciting and enjoyable, but my very good friend has been married since she was very young to a really lovely man and she obviously adores him. However, she is a nicer person than me, so she deserves him. I don't think I am cut out for marriage.

Charlotta Sun 13-May-12 16:50:08

Never been divorced.

Nonu Sun 13-May-12 17:55:44

Never been divorced ,. in fact married for 41 and a half years

nanaej Sun 13-May-12 18:27:06

greatnan never say never!! grin

Greatnan Sun 13-May-12 19:48:28

No, nanaej, I like living alone and as I never socialise there is no chance of my meeting a partner even if I wanted to. Believe me, I have had plenty of chances but I have found that the men I found physically attractive turned out to be unlikeable on close acquaintance! The nice men did nothing for me in the romantic line. Now I am alone by choice and very happy - I revel in my freedom.

Grannylin Sun 13-May-12 19:55:30

Never had a safari supper [ thank heavens!]

Anagram Sun 13-May-12 20:04:03

What's a safari supper? confused

nanaej Sun 13-May-12 20:34:12

greatnan am sure you are very happy with your freedom and life in France sounds good!. I just know other friends who have been in similar contended situations and unexpectedly they have met a special someone and gone on to be very happy in a partnership.