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So forget all the usual bollox, what things have you done, that literally blew your mind and reckon others would enjoy too. Not a look at me - rather a "you'd so love this" thread.
From me - if you genuinely enjoy hiking - and are fit - get to the Torres Del Paine in Chile. Really tough walking - but worth every second of effort if you get a sunny day / great view at the end...
Things you must do once in your life. on 16:47 - Jan 8 by noggin
Save a life, if the opportunity arises. EVERYONE should learn CPR and refresh that learning periodically.
Have to endorse that. Not CPR, but arrived at a friend's who'd agreed to look after my dog for the day whilst I went off to watch ITFC away to Hull (or other Yorkshire club, can't recall exactly) one Oct day around 2001(?). His gf who was there rushed out yelling for help - he'd choked on a bit of birthday cake & was turning blue. She said she thought his tongue might be stuck in his throat. I yanked his mouth open, it was, cleared the sick & pulled his tongue out, he started breathing.
Ambulance arrived 15 mins later, His parents came up from south to see him & thanked me - but fact is, I wouldn't have even been there if he hadn't kindly offered to look after my dog for the day, so basically he saved himself & his g/f helped with the stuck tongue idea - true Karma! Tho he wasn't so happy when I later told him how filthy my hands had been prior to their insertion into his gob ;)
I went on a day's basic first aid course a few weeks after that. Badly in need of a refresher now, but they're actually quite hard to find if you live in a rural area. I should organise a group of 12 from amongst neighbours, then St John's A or similar would come to our local hall. So, that's my New Year resolution made in the last 20 seconds on here publicly = serious embarrassment awaits if I forget or don't fulfil!!
Endorse the "live abroad" & "get a dog" (if other committments allow) comments, but the biggie for me not yet mentioned would be -
Learn to ride. Then beg, borrow or hire a fit, fairly large & fast horse, and take it for a 1 mile flat out gallop (which is likely to be 35mph) in a safe place. Unbelievable - like sky rocketing on planet earth!
1) Save a life - the next day was a bump to earth 2) Get shot at - have to say it was so scary it was exhilarating 3) Run a marathon - once is plenty 4) Assist in giving birth to a child - grounding as it was my eldest son and there was only one midwife and I'd just done my Class one medic course which included emergency childbirth.
That'll do. I'd love to do the walks. They look stunning.
Assumption is to make an ass out of you and me.
Those who assume they know you, when they don't are just guessing.
Those who assume and insist they know are daft and in denial.
Those who assume, insist, and deny the truth are plain stupid.
Those who assume, insist, deny the truth and tell YOU they know you (when they don't) have an IQ in the range of 35-49.
Things you must do once in your life. on 16:32 - Jan 8 by bluelagos
Sunny day - yeah tbf it did snow a bit on the way up the last bit!
But we got like 90% clear view of the lake / towers - so well happy with that :-)
Not heard of Ladakh - will have a read up, thanks.
Done Aus and SA cricket - so maybe should try India too now....as you say a long way to go if all you're going to do is watch the cricket.
Re the cricket down under, can I ask where did you get the match tickets from - directly from the stadium or via the BarmyArmy or other supports group?
I am planning on doing this at the next ashes in 2021.
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Things you must do once in your life. on 19:31 - Jan 8 with 997 views
me and the wife did this at this place on the morning of my 65th birthday in the afternoon the same company did quad biking through the forests in ubud bali
forensic experts say footers and spruces fingerprints were not found at the scene after the weekends rows
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Things you must do once in your life. on 19:33 - Jan 8 with 995 views
Things you must do once in your life. on 16:38 - Jan 8 by BigManBlue
Honest question though, can you ever unsee it? I can't decide whether to look or not when the moment comes. Deep down I thought it would still be like the 70's and I could sit smoking outside with the other blokes.
Dont watch anything you might want to kiss again.
The presence of those seeking the truth is infinitely to be preferred to the presence of those who think they've found it.
(Sir Terry Pratchett)
Things you must do once in your life. on 19:25 - Jan 8 by Ace_High1
Re the cricket down under, can I ask where did you get the match tickets from - directly from the stadium or via the BarmyArmy or other supports group?
I am planning on doing this at the next ashes in 2021.
So done the Ashes 3 times so know a bit here.
Perth - I joined West Aussie Cricket whatever and applied as an Aussie. Helps that my bro lives in Perth and did it all for me.
Melbourbe is easiest as apart from Boxing day - as it's so big you can pay on the day. Boxing day we applied online when they went on public sale - got them but expensive day 1 (Like £70) but around £20 thereafter.
Sydney is hard as it sells out. Days 1 and 2 hardest to get, 3 and 4 much easier. Applied for all online from the UK.
Barmy army are now owned by Thomas Cook and sell those as part of packages.
Inside the ground it's fairly easy to relocate to the Barmy Army if you wish to. They are always in cheap seats so no real checks going in there, unlike expensive ones. Many stand and half are at the bar - so loads of room.
Ticketek and ticketmaster from memory for online sales. Different one for Melbourne and Sydney.
Things you must do once in your life. on 19:34 - Jan 8 by bluelagos
So done the Ashes 3 times so know a bit here.
Perth - I joined West Aussie Cricket whatever and applied as an Aussie. Helps that my bro lives in Perth and did it all for me.
Melbourbe is easiest as apart from Boxing day - as it's so big you can pay on the day. Boxing day we applied online when they went on public sale - got them but expensive day 1 (Like £70) but around £20 thereafter.
Sydney is hard as it sells out. Days 1 and 2 hardest to get, 3 and 4 much easier. Applied for all online from the UK.
Barmy army are now owned by Thomas Cook and sell those as part of packages.
Inside the ground it's fairly easy to relocate to the Barmy Army if you wish to. They are always in cheap seats so no real checks going in there, unlike expensive ones. Many stand and half are at the bar - so loads of room.
Ticketek and ticketmaster from memory for online sales. Different one for Melbourne and Sydney.
No idea of Adelaide or Brisbane.
Thank you very useful, plan for us is to do Melbourne and Sydney. Just hope we are not 3-0 down by then!!
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Things you must do once in your life. on 20:29 - Jan 8 with 936 views
Things you must do once in your life. on 16:32 - Jan 8 by blue62
Did Yosemite last year it was amazing, apart from the traffic queues all the way around, but did go on 5 July so they were all on vacation.
We did the south road in and north road out then up to Glacier Point, the change in temperature is pretty amazing.
Enjoy it you will have a great time.
Doing other things in Cali as well?
Was going to say...don't go in August....however I am sure it is pretty spectacular all year around....think I was there one late March....quiet and amazing!
"They break our legs and tell us to be grateful when they offer us crutches."
Watch England in a major tournament and really soak up the atmosphere - spend a couple of weeks in planes, trains and automobiles laying your head where you can. Campsites, hostels, caravans, hotels, apartments. I did Euro 2004 (Portugal) and WC 2006 (Germany) like this and it was brilliant - may have helped that I was 19 and 21 for them. Pick tickets up where you can, or watch in Fanzones. Sadly it seems that tournaments like this will be a thing of the past and are now too geographically diverse - guess the European tournaments are best for this if they do one again.
And watching a Test abroad as well, was lucky enough for the 5th test in 2010/11 in Oz, we'd already retained the Ashes but watched us lift the urn in Sydney (was in the SCG when found out Keane was sacked...) but the atmosphere is brilliant.
Me and my now wife also interrailed from London to Istanbul which was a great experience, an easy route, relatively friendly on costs (if U25) and great fun - Brexit may not help with this.
Most of these experiences were when young and before kids, so anyone in that position get out and do stuff as much harder after the sprogs arrive - could only do 2 nights in Russia for the WC in 2018 opposed to 2 weeks previously......! Make the most of less repsonsibility at work and at home!
Experience a full solar eclipse - mine was in Cappadocia, central Turkey 2005 and was six minutes worth between second and third contacts with the benefit of near cloudless skies. A tip, try and get somewhere isolated with people you can trust otherwise you may end up in the situation we observed on a distant hill where a few 'hopeful' souls ruined the experience for all those around them by using flash photography which at best illuminates fifty metres ahead to snap something millions of kilometres away.
Things you must do once in your life. on 10:05 - Jan 9 by WeWereZombies
Experience a full solar eclipse - mine was in Cappadocia, central Turkey 2005 and was six minutes worth between second and third contacts with the benefit of near cloudless skies. A tip, try and get somewhere isolated with people you can trust otherwise you may end up in the situation we observed on a distant hill where a few 'hopeful' souls ruined the experience for all those around them by using flash photography which at best illuminates fifty metres ahead to snap something millions of kilometres away.
Along the same lines - organise a trip to the Northern Isles (or other extreme northern location) to see the Aurora Borealis. Stunning, and something you just can't get in full from photos.
In the spirit of reconciliation and happiness at the end of the Banter Era (RIP) and as a result of promotion I have cleared out my ignore list. Look forwards to reading your posts!
Cycling and camping in Iceland on my own a few years ago was pretty special. Once past the tourist areas, just cycling through lava fields and spending nights in a tent on a landscape that looks like the moon was special. In general, getting out of your comfort zone I think is really important for folk, not only to test yourself but to reflect and get new perspectives on things. I dragged a mate who'd only ever been abroad once from Helsinki to Tromso on sh*tty bikes in August...he hated some parts of it but now reflects on the experience and is inspired to travel more.
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