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What’s still on your bucket list

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boo12 Mon 02-Mar-26 21:03:42

Iv had children and grandchildren, happily married . I have some serious chronic health issues that mean I ā€œretiredā€ early . My husband still works so despite living on disability and his earnings I hope to enjoy my next few years .
We hope to

Visit various counties
Weekends away
Sort the house and garden into a sanctuary rather than functional.
Read and cook more
Enjoy hobbies, and iv discovered another in fine art .
I found it difficult at first but I’m trying to embrace the freedom .
And iv just bought a snake šŸ a life long dream

Happypie Sun 08-Mar-26 20:20:21

Those are great goals to have on your bucket list boo12. I began my bucket list early on when I was in my 30s and I’m glad I did because by my 50s I was seriously ill with oesophageal cancer and not expected to live. My goal for my 40th was to learn to ride a motor bike, so I did, plus I was able to travel quite a bit. On my 50th I achieved a BSc (Hons) in business computing and on my 60th I began painting in oils and acrylics, which I still do. On my 70th I took up cloth art doll making and also making junk journals. My goal for my 80th is to try to make new friends, as all my old friends have now moved away to be nearer their families, or have sadly died. I just keep on adding to my bucket list because I love the challenges.

Happypie Sun 08-Mar-26 20:21:37

Those are great goals to have on your bucket list boo12. I began my bucket list early on when I was in my 30s and I’m glad I did because by my 50s I was seriously ill with oesophageal cancer and not expected to live. My goal for my 40th was to learn to ride a motor bike, so I did, plus I was able to travel quite a bit. On my 50th I achieved a BSc (Hons) in business computing and on my 60th I began painting in oils and acrylics, which I still do. On my 70th I took up cloth art doll making and also making junk journals. My goal for my 80th is to try to make new friends as all my old friends have now moved away to be nearer their families, or have sadly died. I just keep on adding to my bucket list because I love the challenges.

Mancjules Sun 08-Mar-26 20:52:57

We are off to Iceland in July on the lovely Bolette from Liverpool....so excited!

Norah Sun 08-Mar-26 20:58:09

Arto1s

A Viking River Cruise, and we’re finally going in September. Nuremberg to Budapest. I can’t wait!

I hope you love it. Viking are wonderful.

leeds22 Sun 08-Mar-26 21:38:52

Troy and Ephesus on a cruise in October. Not sure it’s going to happen if this war continues.

Onetoein Sun 08-Mar-26 23:38:20

Hi! On my 70th birthday, I decided to come up with a list of 'upto' Seventy things to do! Pistol shooting, visiting lords cricket ground, planting a tree, canal trip, cream tea, play the ukulele to name but a few. Unfortunately , I was diagnosed with breast cancer 6 months in so its been delayed! Although during treatment I wrote on post it notes and put in a box the little things I missed doing. Mostly time with my family & treats, like helping grandkids with home work or a nice cup of tea. The little things in life are so precious!

Dempie55 Sun 08-Mar-26 23:51:38

Really can’t be doing with the stress of long distance travel on my own . (Widowed for 5 years.) Happy to potter around nearby on the lovely Bolette out of Liverpool (like previous poster). I also like Scotland trips and would like to visit Iona. I’ve always wanted to ice skate, but doubt that will be happening now I’m 70!

Messyme Mon 09-Mar-26 08:04:38

Some beautiful places happy to send you cruise info around UK.

Messyme Mon 09-Mar-26 08:08:49

I am fortunate to not be unwell but I think I’ll start a bottle and note things I miss and make a point of arranging them by taking out one a day. Simple things like visit an old friend in a different County as I never get around to it, coffee at a National Trust and I’ve often thought about those crazy visit a Country for a day trip. I need to do those things while I am able to do so.

hollysteers Mon 09-Mar-26 08:47:01

Like others, I’ve had very enjoyable trips around the world, but now would like to explore the countryside of Britain and spend more time in it (summer, obviously!).
I’m not ruling out far flung places though. My sister has never been to New York, so that is on the bucket list before we are on Zimmer frames…

I’ve also returned to drawing and painting after my life as a singer and would like time to really get to grips with it.
One lifetime is so short for all the wonderful things this world offers.

Frenchgalinspain Mon 09-Mar-26 13:27:19

A dinner cruise on The Bosphorous, Turkiye.

AHORA, desafortunadamente, es un MAL tiempo para viajar a Turkiye o U.A.E. ( Dubai ) ..

Canada: Montreal is another favourite.

Rocketstop2 Mon 09-Mar-26 13:58:56

Never had any spare money to plan bucket list type things as almost all require travel and costs of some type.If I win some money my writing hand will be sore with all I've put on the list !!