Bucket List…..

Sorry Ana. I've only just come on here and saw the post explaining where the meaning of "bucket list" came from. Didn't read rest of it. Not being sarky at all.

I just saw "Things to do before you kick the bucket" which you posted.

I'm very sorry to have misinterpreted your post, jingl. I'm only just getting used to your new, non-confrontational posting style.

Tegan Bob came to open the Cats Protection League Summer Fayre near Bracknell. I believe it's the first time they've done anything like it but James is very keen to raise funds for the animal charities that have helped him so much.

It's not so much about just travelling to places you would like to see but to fulfill the dreams you have held for a lifetime and not managed because of other commitments, like family raising, work etc.

Hence mine is to get something published as I started writing before I had my daughter 27 years ago and have not got round yet to sending anything in.

It also doesn't have to be large expensive things, it's the making time for making things happen that counts. Mind you, that's probably because I'm not well off so have to scale things down but they still mean the world to me.

My dad has dementia, I went and made us some tea and watched one of the England matches with him over World Cup time. Probably something I wont be able to do again. That meant the world to me to do that.

Ruby lady - I am glad you will have that memory to hold on to. When my dad was first ill I went every evening to watch Cardiff Singer of the World with him and we discussed who should win. I have a wonderful memory of being close to him and sharing our passion for music.

Humbertbear The thing is that my mum kept us from having a relationship with my dad all the time they were married, very controlling. So it's only recently that I have managed to form a bond with him and now he's ill. I feel robbed really of having a wonderful relationship with him when I was young but I'll take what I have now and treasure it. x

Hollydaze Northern Lights was on my bucket list until March when I went to Alta in Norway where I saw them at last. Not a prolonged display due to heavy snow and -20C temperatures but what an experience. The snow was perfect and the scenery magical. Tromsø is also a great place and just spectacular scenery! Go if you can!

My desire would be a world cruise but DH gets very seasick! I haven't anything else apart from reaching 70 in reasonable health

Cruises are the way to go!!! My friend who couldn't afford a whole round the world did a 1/4 she flew to Hong Kong and sailed back on the Queen Victoria- and thoroughly enjoyed it. 6 or 7 weeks it was - think of all the clothes you would need though

This thread has made me think. As I have harped on about before on here, I had a miserable childhood and some awful stuff as an adult and tend to feel rather sorry for myself at times However, I have sat on stage with the Beatles, been to Venice four times, been to New York, Paris, Lakes Como and Garda, Corfu, Rhodes and lots of other places. Yesterday I returned from a week in Santorini. (Note to self: Stop whingeing woman). I have never learned to drive or swim which I would like to have done.

Welcome back Katy !!

Thank you Nonu

The Queen Vic is a lovely ship.

Wally I want to go to Machu Picchu too. Looking for a holiday this autumn and thought now is the time then discovered October is not a good time to go so hope it will be next May. Don't want to leave it too long because DH may not be up to the walking in a few years.

Northern Lights keeps coming up, not just on here, but it had never been on my list. Think I'll add it.

As some have said, it doesn't have to be about travel or anything expensive, it can be about giving time to something, learning something, getting to know someone better, eating oysters or something else you have never tried. There are so many new experiences or even old ones you haven't done for a while. We went to the circus, something neither of us have done since children. You list can be as wide as you like