What things have you never had or done?

Politics There was just no point in the UK, as the first past the post system meant that there was never ever a chance of being elected in your area if you live in a place radically opposed to one's opinions and 'principles'.

Here the system is vastly different and proportional, so it it worth getting involved. Was elected Councillor yesterday - so wish me luck.

I've never had:

Mumps
Chickenpox
A massage, pedicure or manicure.

I have never smoked tobacco or done drugs, although I sometimes wonder if I were young now, would I try them. I hope I would not.
Never divorced or had an affair.
Never been in a helicopter or parachuted.
Like Joan never gone without my knickers, although been dared to.
And, like artygran, done more than some and less than others.

I've never yet met with a huge spider without suffering a fit of the vapours [and I've never knowingly killed one ]

'I have done more than some and a lot less than others' just about sums it up, but I have
never had an affair (just the odd harmless flirtation!);
never seen the Grand Canyon or the Great Wall of China;
never played the piano at the Albert Hall (they wouldn't ask me back!)
never sailed a boat (a real regret);
never learned to fish for trout (which I am going to rectify on Friday - with my luck, probably in hissing rain with a force 8 blowing);
never got onto a school sports team;
never dyed my hair
and, like ninnynanny, never had a manicure.

...never darned a sock.

I was thinking about this whilst doing the ironing this morning, and I remembered that I used to say 'when I have arrived in this world' (meaning that I would have more than enough of everything to live on,) I would 'travel on the Orient Express from Victoria to Venice' (a friend did this and shared her memories with me, sounded good) 'have a penthouse flat over-looking the sea at Brighton' (I think that might be a bit lonely now) 'own a white Range Rover with a black top' (don't ask me why!). Achieved none of these, but then I really didn't expect to, and now wonder if it had been possible would I have done them? Doubt it - no sense of adventure me, just a dreamer.

Hmmmm
I've never taken illegal drugs
Never been divorced.
Never been jealous.
Never gone out without my knickers on (even though I was once dared to)
Never willingly played any ball game, though I've been forced to at school.
Never willingly done the housework - but needs must, so I force myself.

I have been with my old man for 49 years this July. I could not think of anything worse than having to get to know a new partner, I can hardly bear to look at myself in the mirror never mind bare all for someone else.

I think there is something very nice about a couple who have grown old together - especially when they say 'He/she is just the same as the day we met.'
I am not in the least cynical about other people's pleasure in coupledom - it just isn't for me.

It seemed to be the 'in' thing in our village in the 90's but we never got invited. Can't imagine anything worse, would have to drown pints of Gaviscon.

grannylin thought it might be eating ants and locusts!

greatnan am happy with my old man but not sure I would want to start again with a different one! But surprisingly my 2 friends seem v content with their new 'old' men!! Takes all sorts...

Well said, Greatnan! I'm sure a lot of us secretly feel the same way.....

nanaej - I can't think of anything I want less than to share my space with some old man!

Where you go to different houses for each course! I would never do it. I prefer to sit and eat relaxed style!

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.

What's a safari supper?

Never had a safari supper [ thank heavens!]

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.

greatnan never say never!!

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

Never been divorced.

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.

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

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