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Five things I’ve never done. How about you?

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chicken Tue 30-Sept-25 09:30:25

I have never—-

Climbed a ladder

Eaten an oyster

Been in a bookies

Had an affair

Learned to swim

Looking at my list, I can see that I’m very risk averse—-my username says it all! What is your list and what does it say about you?

TheWeirdoAgain60 Tue 30-Sept-25 10:05:48

I have never...

Married/had kids by choice.

Never had a TV, radio or stereo.

Never smoked/vaped, or used any other drugs.

Eaten ''snot'' stuff like oysters, mussels, etc. UGH!

Never had any interest at all in Mills & Boon/similar, 50 Shades, Game of Thrones, Harry Potter, or Lord of the Rings.

hollysteers Tue 30-Sept-25 10:08:53

Bungee jumped

Liked Sean Connery

Visited the Far East

Cooked lobster

Gone skiing

Youngerthanspringtime Tue 30-Sept-25 10:17:48

I have never

Watched Big brother or the like

Watched Game of Thrones

Smoked pot

Bought a whole weeks shop at Marks and Spencer

Kept a pet dog

henetha Tue 30-Sept-25 10:18:51

Done a parachute jump.
Been to Japan or China.
Owned a dog.
Taken drugs.
Lived anywhere except Devon.

poppysmum Tue 30-Sept-25 10:19:36

i have never

bungee jumped my idea of hell!
parachuted out of an aeroplane
been water ski ing
been able to crochet tried enough times!
owned a black chihuahua but would dearly love to!

Usedtobeblonde Tue 30-Sept-25 10:21:22

Liked participating in any sport.
Liked flying.
Smoked.
Mowed a lawn.
Tried drugs.

Grandma70s Tue 30-Sept-25 10:28:47

I have never

Ridden a bike
Smoked anything
Liked pop/rock music
Watched a soap opera
Dyed/ coloured my hair

Magenta8 Tue 30-Sept-25 10:31:38

chicken

I have never—-

Climbed a ladder

Eaten an oyster

Been in a bookies

Had an affair

Learned to swim

Looking at my list, I can see that I’m very risk averse—-my username says it all! What is your list and what does it say about you?

I have done all the things you mention and more but I have never:-

Placed a bet in a bookies

Climbed a mountain

Swum with sharks or dolphins

Eaten eels

Flown a plane

Read any Jane Austen or Barbara Cartland

Watched an entire episode of any TV soap

Mollygo Tue 30-Sept-25 10:37:50

I have never

Bungee jumped
Ridden a penny-farthing, though I did try.
Been on the London Eye
Watched Big Brother and the like.
Used drugs other than those prescribed.

Babs03 Tue 30-Sept-25 10:40:18

I have never -

Driven a car
Gone on a cruise
Learned a language
Taken recreational drugs
Eaten things in shells

HowVeryDareYou2 Tue 30-Sept-25 10:44:15

I've never -

Been interested in Game of Thrones, Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, 50 Shades of Grey, Star Trek, Star Wars and the like.

Ridden a bike
Lived anywhere but my home city
Owned a dog (nor wanted to)
Had a tattoo (nor wanted to)

Nell82 Tue 30-Sept-25 11:13:19

I have never -

Driven an automatic car
Travelled to the Southern Hemisphere
Worn culottes
Had a daughter
Baked a scone worth eating

kittylester Tue 30-Sept-25 11:32:56

I have never

Had a tattoo
Bungee jumped
Been divorced
Had a cesarean
Eaten tripe

annodomini Tue 30-Sept-25 11:42:13

I have never

Been on a zip wire

Visited South America

Ice skated

Watched a horror film

Found a four-leaf clover

Marmight Tue 30-Sept-25 15:06:42

I have never

Skied
Climbed into an attic
Visited Rome
Met the King
Finished War & Peace

Labradora Tue 30-Sept-25 15:09:39

OK. I have never :

Eaten oysters or any seafood that is not prawns or lobster.
Or tripe. Or eels.

bunjee jumped (I've only got one spine)

even contemplated parachute jumping ( I'd be dead of a heart attack before I hit the ground)

watched reality tv unless Strictly Come dancing counts.

I have definitely been in Betting Shops and I place a bet on the National every year.

DamaskRose Tue 30-Sept-25 15:53:04

I have never
Eaten oysters
Been on a cruise
Taken drugs
Been on a Zoom call
Succeeded in growing dahlias

Dee1012 Tue 30-Sept-25 16:18:29

I have never;

Had a tattoo.
Taken any form of recreational drugs.
Been camping - in a tent shock.
Been a bridesmaid.
Drank champagne.

Erica23 Tue 30-Sept-25 16:27:52

I have never.
Drank a cocktail
Had an anaesthetic🤞
Had a manicure
Been to the Isle of Wight
Taken drugs

Grandmadinosaur Tue 30-Sept-25 16:35:17

I have never

Had a tattoo
Learnt to swim ( wish I could)
Had a manicure
Eaten oysters
Taken drugs or smoked

HomeAgain123 Tue 30-Sept-25 16:44:12

Gone on a cruise ( don’t intend to )
Been a fussy eater ( try anything)
Been able to knit ( wish I could )
Enjoyed gardening
Scuba dived ( regret )

Lollin Tue 30-Sept-25 16:56:16

Over 40 of the above listed, I have to admit I ran out of steam trying to check every single one but did avoid counting repeats.
So my personal 5 are,
Dug further than bulb depth (but wish I was strong enough)
Replaced a door handle (wish I had the strength)
Made window blinds (wish I could)
Answered the door in my dressing gown
Decorated the outside with Christmas lights (but wish I could)

cornergran Tue 30-Sept-25 17:08:34

I have never

Eaten jellied eels

Been to a nightclub

Parachuted from a plane, although I’d love to

Driven a tank and yes, I’d love to.

watermeadow Tue 30-Sept-25 19:43:58

Never had a son.
Done any sport.
Enjoyed a social occasion.
Had a car accident.
Watched a soap opera (or a real opera)
I’m very cautious and scared of most things.