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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

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 !!

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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!

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!

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

SunnySusie Sun 08-Mar-26 19:52:54

Dont have a bucket list as such, but I would like to see the Grand Canyon and Niagara Falls. I could do the latter from Canada. The GC will have to wait. I am not going to the States whilst a certain person is in charge.

Arto1s Sun 08-Mar-26 19:42:25

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

67notout Sun 08-Mar-26 19:16:47

I finished my bucket list last September so now I can enjoy whatever comes my way. I’m not adding anything as I am too unwell to make anything likely but that’s okay. I did what I wanted to do. šŸ…

SaxonGrace Sun 08-Mar-26 19:02:50

I’ve never felt the need for a bucket list

Polremy Sun 08-Mar-26 18:47:05

Ah. Didn’t have a bucket list until today but….we’re both going to be 80 next year. A cruise around the UK or along waterways sounds good.
Any recommended companies or itineraries?

Emeraldforest Sun 08-Mar-26 18:40:14

I'm still working at 76, so at the moment I'd like to be confident that I can afford to retire...much as I enjoy my job,I'm getting tired now,and bits hurt!
I've been widowed since 1993 but have had a long distance partner for 17 years. It would be nice to spend more time together!
Covid stopped my intention to visit a new country every year...my much adored cat just turned 20 and has health issues, so I don't like leaving her for many days at a time,I wouldn't relax.
I'd like to spend more time sewing, and other crafts. Old as I am, I'm a bit obsessed with fashion!

keepingquiet Sun 08-Mar-26 18:31:14

I don't have one. Why should life be reduced to things you keep in a bucket?

I just live for the day as much as I can and if something nice comes along then I enjoy it!

Macaydia Sun 08-Mar-26 18:23:03

I have never had a bucket list either, MoJack26. My life has been spent making sure others do their lists. A life wasted perhaps? Just a life lived is all. No bucket list here.

Labradora Sun 08-Mar-26 18:21:08

Basgetti

seasider

@Basgetti . Iceland is stunning don’t miss out on a visit .

Thank you, yes I can just imagine from films I’ve seen.

Noted. Thanks.

Macaydia Sun 08-Mar-26 18:08:58

GolferGrandma

My motto has always been ā€œCARPE DIEMā€ and so fortunate to have ā€œseized the dayā€ until last year when I was diagnosed with a rare and stage 4 (terminal) cancer. I am 79 and hopeful to reach the 80th birthday, but late in the year, November, so trying hard to think positively that will be achievable.

I had a bucket list wish and achieved most on it, many cruises (Med, Caribbean, Baltic, Pacific- Hawaii & Kiribati, Arctic - Northern Lights, holidays to China, Australia, New Zealand, USA, Canada, Jordan (Petra), Egypt, many European countries. So, not much left except the top one I’ll never manage now, being Iguazu Falls.
So, in reality I have nothing to complain about and have wonderful memories. Twice we have cruised round British Isles and can certainly recommend these. One included Orkneys, the other Shetlands, also took boat trip to Fingles Cave from Mull.
This is not me intending to brag but endorsing what a wonderful life travelling I’ve had, and at this stage, to have only one bucket list item remaining.
I will repeat ā€œCARPE DIEMā€ to you all. X

Thank you for your uplifting message. I am sorry you received the cancer diagnosis. Your positive attitude is admirable.šŸ™

love0c Sun 08-Mar-26 17:45:51

To be honest, I would be totally satisfied to have peace of mind for the rest of my life.

Mojack26 Sun 08-Mar-26 17:27:05

I don't have a 'Bucket List' never have had

petra Sun 08-Mar-26 16:40:50

Susieq62

Japan
Costa Rica
Albania by train
A cruise to the north of Norway

A reading retreat.

We went to Albania in our Motohome towing a Smart car.
Most of the people we met had never seen either, they were fascinated.