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=> GENERAL DISCUSSION => Topic started by: markie on September 10, 2003, 12:29:00 pm
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how many have you done? (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/main.jhtml?xml=/news/2003/09/10/nfif10.xml)
1. Swim with dolphins
2. Scuba dive on the Great Barrier Reef
3. Fly Concorde to New York
4. Go whale-watching
5. Dive with sharks
6. Skydive
7. Take a hot air balloon flight
8. Fly in a fighter jet
9. Go on safari
10. See the Aurora Borealis
11. Walk the Inca Trail
12. Climb Sydney Harbour Bridge
13. Escape to a paradise island
14. Drive a Formula One car
15. Go white water rafting
16. Walk the Great Wall of China
17. Do a bungy jump
18. Travel on the Rocky Mountaineer
19. Drive Route 66
20. Take a helicopter over the Grand Canyon
21. Travel on the Orient Express
22. See elephants in the wild
23. Explore Antarctica
24. Ride a motorbike
25. Have a go at cowboy ranching
26. Trek to Mount Everest
27. Wonder at a waterfall
28. Travel into space
29. Explore the Galapagos Islands
30. Trek through a rainforest
31. Gallop a horse across a beach
32. Camel ride to the Pyramids
33. Travel on the Trans-Siberian railway
34. See sunset over Uluru (Ayers Rock)
35. Go wing walking
36. Climb Mount Kilimanjaro
37. Fly over a volcano
38. Drive a husky sled
39. Go glacier hiking
40. Ride a rollercoaster
41. Fish for blue marlin
42. Paraglide
43. Play golf at Augusta National Golf Course
44. See mountain gorillas in the wild
45. See tigers in the wild
46. Do the Cresta Run, Switzerland
47. Visit Disneyworld
48. Gamble in Las Vegas
49. See orangutans in Borneo
50. Watch polar bears
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wow
i've done 4 of those.............what a completely unfulfilled life i lead.................
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which 10?
actually #10, see the northern lights is one of the things I think I would most like to see.
I only managed six:
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Take a HELICOPTOR ride over the Grand Canyon? C'mon that's a pussy tourist thing to do.
It should be hiking to the bottom and back up.
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Originally posted by Rhett Miller:
It should be hiking to the bottom and back up.
In a single day.
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well, you can't do #3 anymore. . .i've done 5 of them (12, 19, 40, 47, 48)
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Originally posted by Anton Newcombe:
which 10?
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And if I can include South Georgia as part of Antartica, 23 as well.
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so Mankie you are the only cool person here. How did you manage #8?
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Originally posted by Anton Newcombe:
so Mankie you are the only cool person here. How did you manage #8?
You didn't need a dumb list to know that!!
I did 10 years in the service remember....there are some perks to it. Actually I have the RAF and RN to thank for 7 of them.
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I thought you were just in the navy. I didnt realise you did RAF time too.
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Originally posted by Anton Newcombe:
I thought you were just in the navy. I didnt realise you did RAF time too.
Search and Rescue. Then with the defense cuts they were disbanding the S&R squadron so I transferred to the RN. Handed in my RAF uniform and brylcream in on a Friday and picked up my Navy uniform and vaseline on the following Monday
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Originally posted by mankie:
Search and Rescue. [/b]
thanks for saving m the effort of making the joke.
I always wondered about search and rescue, I am sure you did plenty of searching, but did you do a lot of rescuing?
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I'm guessing this was written by an Australian due to the bias for Bridges, diving and Sunsets in Australia.
4. Go whale-watching
5. Dive with sharks
6. Skydive
7. Take a hot air balloon flight
9. Go on safari
12. Climb Sydney Harbour Bridge (do they mean walk across?)
13. Escape to a paradise island
15. Go white water rafting
16. Walk the Great Wall of China (not the entire length though)
17. Do a bungy jump
18. Travel on the Rocky Mountaineer
19. Drive Route 66 (not the whole way, but from San Bernardino to Amarillo, TX which took less time than Nissan Pavillion to DC)
20. Take a helicopter over the Grand Canyon (though river rafting the canyon was far better)
22. See elephants in the wild
24. Ride a motorbike
27. Wonder at a waterfall
30. Trek through a rainforest
31. Gallop a horse across a beach
34. See sunset over Uluru (Ayers Rock)
37. Fly over a volcano
40. Ride a rollercoaster
41. Fish for blue marlin
42. Paraglide
45. See tigers in the wild
47. Visit Disneyworld (fuck off, Disneyland is soo much better)
48. Gamble in Las Vegas
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Originally posted by vansmack:
I'm guessing this was written by an Australian due to the bias for Bridges, diving and Sunsets in Australia.
If it were not for the faux pas of not following the link, I would say, "you're the man now Dog". In my best Sean Connerey accent, of course.
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hey Smackie, are you going to go and see the stereophonics at the filmore?
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Originally posted by Anton Newcombe:
Originally posted by mankie:
Search and Rescue. [/b]
thanks for saving m the effort of making the joke.
I always wondered about search and rescue, I am sure you did plenty of searching, but did you do a lot of rescuing? [/b]
We did quite a lot of rescuing actually...some we were a little late for admittedly, so ended up fishing out dead bodies.
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Originally posted by Anton Newcombe:
hey Smackie, are you going to go and see the stereophonics at the filmore?
You bet your sweet ass. $18 too.
Smackette and I have 5 concerts lined up for this month:
Stereophonics on Sunday
Grandaddy and Superfurry Animals next Wedensday
Radiohead and Supergrass on the 23rd
Hot Hot Heat on the 25th
Interpol on the 29th
Of course, class has started for Smackette so she may have to back out of a couple. Wanna come?
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Originally posted by vansmack:
Originally posted by Anton Newcombe:
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Of course, class has started for Smackette so she may have to back out of a couple. Wanna come? [/b]
only if I get to act all girly and be your bitch.
Does sound good though.
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Originally posted by vansmack:
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12. Climb Sydney Harbour Bridge (do they mean walk across?)
no they don't mean walk across pansy ass..............
it has handrail and stairs so you can climb up it............i know because i watched billy connoly do it on telly...........
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Originally posted by vansmack:
12. Climb Sydney Harbour Bridge (do they mean walk across?)
nope, you can climb the bridge structure. . .provides a great view of downtown and the entire bay. . .
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why isn't "have a threesome" or experiment with same-sex play on there?
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Originally posted by Venerable Bede:
Originally posted by vansmack:
12. Climb Sydney Harbour Bridge (do they mean walk across?)
nope, you can climb the bridge structure. . .provides a great view of downtown and the entire bay. . . [/b]
Oh, I missed that when I was in Sydney. That sounds bitchen though.
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Originally posted by Celeste:
why isn't "have a threesome" or experiment with same-sex play on there?
Threesome I'll give you, but same-sex play is on the list of things to do then kill yourself, not things to do before you die.
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Originally posted by Anton Newcombe:
only if I get to act all girly and be your bitch.
I would want it no other way, but don't forget your best TRL outfits.
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Originally posted by vansmack:
Originally posted by Celeste:
why isn't "have a threesome" or experiment with same-sex play on there?
Threesome I'll give you, but same-sex play is on the list of things to do then kill yourself, not things to do before you die. [/b]
unless it's girl on girl then I'm all in favor!
:D
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Originally posted by vansmack:
Originally posted by Celeste:
why isn't "have a threesome" or experiment with same-sex play on there?
Threesome I'll give you, but same-sex play is on the list of things to do then kill yourself, not things to do before you die. [/b]
hmmm...but two chicks together are alright...interesting... ;)
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Originally posted by Celeste:
hmmm...but two chicks together are alright...interesting... ;)
No, two hot chicks, or even one decent chick and one hot chick is alright. Encouraged even.
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Originally posted by Celeste:
why isn't "have a threesome" or experiment with same-sex play on there?
It is a British list. We are too high brow / repressed.
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Originally posted by vansmack:
Originally posted by Celeste:
hmmm...but two chicks together are alright...interesting... ;)
No, two hot chicks, or even one decent chick and one hot chick is alright. Encouraged even. [/b]
Yes indeed, must be good looking, the thought of two bull-dykes going at it is repulsive.
(No offense intended to any board members who may be bull-dykes)
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Originally posted by vansmack:
Originally posted by Anton Newcombe:
hey Smackie, are you going to go and see the stereophonics at the filmore?
You bet your sweet ass. $18 too.
Smackette and I have 5 concerts lined up for this month:
Grandaddy and Superfurry Animals next Wedensday
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You lucky dog! You get to see Elbow as the 1st opener. We get fucking Home, whoever they are. I know, I know; it hasn't been officially announced. (I think that SFO is one of the few Elbow stops for this tour.) Supposedly, there's a 3rd band for all shows but only some of the West Coast stops get Elbow.
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How does the Smackette feel about that?
Originally posted by vansmack:
Originally posted by Celeste:
why isn't "have a threesome" or experiment with same-sex play on there?
Threesome I'll give you, but same-sex play is on the list of things to do then kill yourself, not things to do before you die. [/b]
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Originally posted by Anton Newcombe:
actually #10, see the northern lights is one of the things I think I would most like to see.
One of the most amazing things I've ever seen...but the further north, the better (I was on James Bay in n. Ontario)
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I would LOOOVE to see the Aurora Borealis... Walkie I'm jealous of you!!
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Originally posted by paige:
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I would LOOOVE to see the Aurora Borealis... Walkie I'm jealous of you!!
Paige, m'dear, you missed out on Canada this year...but the border's always open. :)
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Not bad for a young whippersnapper!
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Well I've been to one world's fair, a picnic and a rodeo...and that's the silliest list I've ever read on any bulletin bboard.
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I've done eight, but if I'd gone on the safari I had planned for August, I'd have three or four more.
#2, 12, 13, 27, 30, 34, 40, 47
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Originally posted by ¿+H? ?ömþæÿ Ððør§?:
Well I've been to one world's fair, a picnic and a rodeo...and that's the silliest list I've ever read on any bulletin bboard.
I agree with you...it's pretty silly. But just one picnic?? Are you serious?
This just in: I searched for "picnic" on google and came up with this...
"PicNic Oman is a country of open space. Want to have a picnic. Just drive off the road, possible most places, find a bush for shade, and have your picnic. The hardest part is finding a suitable bush!"
Truer words...
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Walkie, stop scouring the net for porn! :o :p
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Originally posted by Jaguär:
Walkie, stop scouring the net for porn! :o :p
Shame on me...(but those Omani girls are so fine)
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<img src="http://www.siltec.co.uk/places/oman/ompics/camel02.jpg" alt=" - " />
50 metres...
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Originally posted by Rhett Miller:
How does the Smackette feel about that?
Her standards are far more stringent than mine.
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Originally posted by vansmack:
Originally posted by Rhett Miller:
How does the Smackette feel about that?
Her standards are far more stringent than mine. [/b]
She chose you!!! (Sorry mate, that was too much to resist)
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Originally posted by Jaguär:
Walkie, stop scouring the net for porn! :o :p
he can't help it, he's young and his hormones are a-ragin'!
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I don't know if anyone mentioned it before, but isn't this a little of totally obvious, cliched things that a boring, unimaginative rich person would do?
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Originally posted by Rhett Miller:
I don't know if anyone mentioned it before, but isn't this a little of totally obvious, cliched things that a boring, unimaginative rich person would do?
Some of us like to experience more out of life than just staying home naked.
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Originally posted by Rhett Miller:
I don't know if anyone mentioned it before, but isn't this a little of totally obvious, cliched things that a boring, unimaginative rich person would do?
I didn't see make your own t-shirt or spit in the face of a mime, so yes, you're probably right.
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Yep, right up there with drawing a warm bath and play romantic music over the champagne and veal dinner. I think roses are involved somehow as well.
Originally posted by Rhett Miller:
I don't know if anyone mentioned it before, but isn't this a little of totally obvious, cliched things that a boring, unimaginative rich person would do?
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Originally posted by thirsty moore:
Yep, right up there with drawing a warm bath and play romantic music over the champagne and veal dinner. I think roses are involved somehow as well.
Originally posted by Rhett Miller:
I don't know if anyone mentioned it before, but isn't this a little of totally obvious, cliched things that a boring, unimaginative rich person would do?
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Dude, you never have champagne with dinner. And particularly veal.
.....mon dieu!
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The list was a top fifty compiled from asking the British public. Such lists always weed out the oddball stuff. It is thought provoking to think about what the proletariat dream of, is it not?
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Okay then, kick it Thirsty style with some pate and cheez-its.
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Originally posted by thirsty moore:
Okay then, kick it Thirsty style with some pate and cheez-its.
And a forty of Olde English?
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It's that added "e" that makes it classy.
Originally posted by ggw?:
And a forty of Olde English?
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Originally posted by thirsty moore:
It's that added "e" that makes it classy.
Originally posted by ggw?:
And a forty of Olde English?
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Yet you still manage to hang onto that hipster Anglophile credibility. :roll:
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Good to see I kicked this thread back into gear.
The line about this being a boring, cliched, rich persons list was Celeste's. I should give her credit where credit is due!
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Originally posted by thirsty moore:
It's that added "e" that makes it classy.
Originally posted by ggw?:
And a forty of Olde English?
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I thought it was the bouquet of ripe piss and the long finish that made it classy?
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Last night I went to a shoppe in the towne. I also hung out in the pub. I hadn't been in a fortnight. I rang you but you weren't around.
Originally posted by Jaguär:
Yet you still manage to hang onto that hipster Anglophile credibility. :roll:
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Originally posted by thirsty moore:
Last night I went to a shoppe in the towne. I also hung out in the pub. I hadn't been in a fortnight. I rang you but you weren't around.
Originally posted by Jaguär:
Yet you still manage to hang onto that hipster Anglophile credibility. :roll:
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Soz mate, I was sat on me bum outside of Tesco's waiting for me Mum. Then I ate me tea.
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Has anyone else noticed that all the people who work at the Black Cat now say "Cheers" instead of thanks? LOLOLOLOLOL. I laugh to myself everytime.
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Next thing you know they'll start enjoying Mancunian humor. ;)
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Originally posted by thirsty moore:
[QB] Last night I went to a shoppe in the towne. I also hung out in the pub. I hadn't been in a fortnight. I rang you but you weren't around.
"hung out" ......not really English, sorry, you only get a 'C' grade.
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Originally posted by Jaguär:
Originally posted by thirsty moore:
Last night I went to a shoppe in the towne. I also hung out in the pub. I hadn't been in a fortnight. I rang you but you weren't around.
Originally posted by Jaguär:
Yet you still manage to hang onto that hipster Anglophile credibility. :roll:
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Soz mate, I was sat on me bum outside of Tesco's waiting for me Mum. Then I ate me tea. [/b]
....then had a cuppa and a fag before I hopped in the bath then went up the pub for a quickie before they got last shout in.
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I'll show you on me A-levels, I will.
Originally posted by mankie:
"hung out" ......not really English, sorry, you only get a 'C' grade.
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bilge
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Originally posted by thirsty moore:
Next thing you know they'll start enjoying Mancunian humor. ;)
Is there such a thing?
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Originally posted by ggw?:
Originally posted by thirsty moore:
Next thing you know they'll start enjoying Mancunian humor. :D
I quite like Mancunian humour, me.