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NanKate Wed 09-Jul-25 12:34:19

Any ironing in over 2 years 😳

What haven’t you done ?

Mojack26 Thu 10-Jul-25 14:34:59

I don't iron unless it's neccessary, never have!

Milliedog Thu 10-Jul-25 14:47:49

Haven't knowingly eaten gluten since 1996 (medically diagnosed coeliac). I say 'knowingly' but was given normal bread in a hotel in Sweden and was ill and mostly bedridden for the rest of our holiday.
Not cooked beef since BSE apart from cooking my lovely, now departed FIL for hus birthday each year.

Jaxjacky Thu 10-Jul-25 14:48:37

I haven’t
Blown my nose for nearly five years - susceptible to bad nose bleeds
Smoked for seven years
Ironed more than one item for over 20 years (MrJ does it)
Worn nail varnish on my fingers for thirty years
Worn earrings for about twenty years
Driven an automatic car for thirty odd years

Etoile2701 Thu 10-Jul-25 15:34:06

Driven a car for 32 years.

essjay Thu 10-Jul-25 15:34:15

not worn a skirt or dress, stockings or tights in over 30 years. not to lower the tone Magenta8, 29 years

Cateq Thu 10-Jul-25 16:03:02

Haven’t said yes to an invitation unless it was something I really want to attend.

Magenta8 Thu 10-Jul-25 16:32:21

I haven't worn earrings for about twenty years.

I have had pieced earlobes since I was 16 and I go for years without wearing earrings. Is it a myth that the holes grow over and heal?

I ask this because on the very rare occasions I have worn earrings over the years they have gone in quite easily.

TwiceAsNice Thu 10-Jul-25 17:12:00

Haven’t driven a manual car for about 30 years

Haven’t eaten pasta for around 10

Haven’t ridden a bike since I was 9 (thrown over the handle bars, broken arm thought this isn't for me!)

Haven’t worn heels for about 16 years ( spinal condition makes it impossible would still like to)

Haven’t been on fair rides or a rollercoaster for at least 30-40 years ( went on the first one in Europe in the day)

Haven’t taken part in a drama production for 50 years

Haven’t been married for 11 years ( oh the peace after divorce )

TwiceAsNice Thu 10-Jul-25 17:16:47

I love ironing!

Gogo84 Thu 10-Jul-25 17:18:23

I haven't had a bath either, since the last one, I couldn't get out of the bath! My partner had to stand behind me and lift me up. Good job he was stronger then. Must be all the ironing he does for us. As my daughter put it "Not all heroes wear capes"

karmalady Thu 10-Jul-25 17:29:02

no food nor snacks after 4pm, been doing this for about 2 years and sleeping better since

No wood carving since lockdown, the group disbanded and that was that

no supermarket shopping in person, any supermarket

No holiday for 8 years, no need, don`t want a holiday. I love where I live, my beautiful county of somerset and my own home with my nearby allotment and access to my 3 different bicycles (and lycra). I was bored senseless on holiday

For a long time, no cakes nor biscuits

No pets for 16 years. Horses, dogs, cats. I like my freedom, not being tied down

Maggiemaybe Thu 10-Jul-25 18:32:01

No Zumba, oldies’ ballet, watercolour painting, skipping, patchwork, pĆ©tanque, violin playing, stepping, hula hooping, running on a treadmill, yoga, bouncing on a mini trampoline, jogging. Each one since two or three weeks after buying the associated gear. I’m notorious for my sudden passions that don’t last.

On the upside I’ve still got all the stuff should the mood ever take me again.

Annewilko Thu 10-Jul-25 19:01:15

Grantanow

I haven't voted Tory since I was born.

Nor have I and I am proud of that.

Bixiboo Thu 10-Jul-25 19:08:05

I haven’t voted Labour in my life and I’m proud of that too.

Casdon Thu 10-Jul-25 19:19:30

It’s a great shame to politicise a thread like this!

I haven’t had my legs waxed for thirty years, I decided it wasn’t worth the pain.
I haven’t watched a TV advert for at least twenty years, I only see them at the cinema.
I haven’t drunk cider since 1978, after the mother of all hangovers.

Nanny27 Thu 10-Jul-25 19:58:14

Haven't spoken to the father of my children for 12 years. I still miss him.

Magenta8 Thu 10-Jul-25 20:03:14

Bixiboo

I haven’t voted Labour in my life and I’m proud of that too.

Bixiboo hasn't voted Labour.Annewilko and Grantanow are proud they haven't voted Tory so at least we have political balance even if not voting for something is nothing to be proud (or ashamed) of.

It would be nice to have a non-political chat thread where political views didn't creep in.

NanKate Thu 10-Jul-25 20:06:04

I haven’t drunk Gin since I almost keeled over after one glass when I was 18. I’m 78 now 🄵

AskAlice Thu 10-Jul-25 20:06:33

I haven't shaved my legs or armpits for five years - I braved the pain and used a depilator and it's true that the more you use one the less pain you feel!

I haven't ironed anything apart from seams and hems as I go along on garmets I make for myself for at least 30 years, since my children were old enough to do their own ironing. My DH has also had to learn the art of ironing his own clothes. Abosolutely hate ironing!

I haven't said Yes to anything I really don't want to do for the past year or so. It's taken me many years to get to this stage, but I just figured that I'm old enough now to say NO!

NanKate Thu 10-Jul-25 20:07:32

Seapebble I'm still laughing šŸ˜€

win Thu 10-Jul-25 20:52:03

Milliedog

Haven't knowingly eaten gluten since 1996 (medically diagnosed coeliac). I say 'knowingly' but was given normal bread in a hotel in Sweden and was ill and mostly bedridden for the rest of our holiday.
Not cooked beef since BSE apart from cooking my lovely, now departed FIL for hus birthday each year.

Have not had a holiday for 8 years not even a complete day off.
have not been in my sons home since 2004, but I do see him in his work place occasionally
Not been to my best friend's home since Christmas Eve nor been invited, she comes here at least twice a week.
Have never smoked
Not been on an outdoor bicycle since 76, I used to love my bike.
Not done cross stitch work since 2006
Not used a sewing machine since 72

Allira Thu 10-Jul-25 21:16:03

NanKate

I haven’t drunk Gin since I almost keeled over after one glass when I was 18. I’m 78 now 🄵

Perhaps you're allergic to the juniper, my SisIL was.

I drank too much gin with a friend in my early 20s and was very ill indeed so didn't touch it for 30 years but was pleasantly surprised to find one glass was fine when someone persuaded me to try it again.

I can't drink vodka, one glass makes me ill.

Jojo1950 Thu 10-Jul-25 23:16:24

I haven’t done any ironing since my husband retired. That would be 10 years!! 😁 I had all the work clothes dry cleaned including shirts and all the best one I gave to our son for work. Gratefully received too!
Since having cancer two years ago I don’t do anything I don’t want to! I’ve changed!

Jojo1950 Thu 10-Jul-25 23:17:42

Good for you! Me too! šŸ‘

henetha Thu 10-Jul-25 23:30:46

I haven't been near a hairdresser for at least twenty years. What have I done with all the money I saved?