Middle Aged Bucket List for men

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MityMax96
MityMax96 Posts: 5,778 Member
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So looking for ideas to fill in on my list.....
Something I wanna do that I have not done in a long time (since teen years) go camping....

Wanting some ideas from other guys on here.....something that allows me to get out and enjoy life, do something that I would regret not doing....

Thanks for any input.
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  • MityMax96
    MityMax96 Posts: 5,778 Member
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    Lol. Thanks Tim McGraw
  • StealthHealth
    StealthHealth Posts: 2,417 Member
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    There are plenty of places I'd still like to visit including:

    (Safari in) Africa
    Brazil
    India (especially a railway journey)

    I'd like to go Wild Camping (technically illegal in much of the UK)
    I'd like to walk both my daughters down the aisle.
    I'd like to throw a big party when I've paid my mortgage off.
    I'd like to take my wife to New York for a long weekend.

    I have some specific lifting goals, but they tend to be yearly rather than bucket list type goals.
  • MityMax96
    MityMax96 Posts: 5,778 Member
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    StealthHealth wrote: »
    There are plenty of places I'd still like to visit including:

    (Safari in) Africa
    Brazil
    India (especially a railway journey)

    I'd like to go Wild Camping (technically illegal in much of the UK)
    I'd like to walk both my daughters down the aisle.
    I'd like to throw a big party when I've paid my mortgage off.
    I'd like to take my wife to New York for a long weekend.

    I have some specific lifting goals, but they tend to be yearly rather than bucket list type goals.

    Thank you for the input....A trip to Africa could be fun.

    I have one daughter, so not sure I want that day of walking down the aisle with her to come to quickly :smile:

    I'm recently divorced so there's that....

    What is Wild Camping though?
  • StealthHealth
    StealthHealth Posts: 2,417 Member
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    Wild camping is camping in the wild, as opposed to camp sites.

    In the US this is the typical way to camp but in the UK most camping takes place on campsites where you park you car next to your tent and the site has facilities such as toilets, washing up areas, and even cafes and social clubs with bars. They are often used as family holiday locations.

    I think the typical UK type of camping (on a campsite) would be called Car Camping (not to be confused with sleeping in your car) in the US?
  • MityMax96
    MityMax96 Posts: 5,778 Member
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    mangamadayan wrote: »
    I play polo the summer weekends.

    Long time on my bucket list.

    On horses?
    That has to be one tough sport to develop good skills with.
  • DeviatedNorm
    DeviatedNorm Posts: 422 Member
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    In the US we call this "Wild camping" "dispersed" camping. Sometimes "backcountry camping".

    We call campsite camping "car camping" as well.
  • MityMax96
    MityMax96 Posts: 5,778 Member
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    StealthHealth wrote: »
    Wild camping is camping in the wild, as opposed to camp sites.

    In the US this is the typical way to camp but in the UK most camping takes place on campsites where you park you car next to your tent and the site has facilities such as toilets, washing up areas, and even cafes and social clubs with bars. They are often used as family holiday locations.

    I think the typical UK type of camping (on a campsite) would be called Car Camping (not to be confused with sleeping in your car) in the US?

    Ah I see...
    Yes we have a combination of the both here....
    Wild camping is something I would want to do as well....never really done that myself.
  • aub6689
    aub6689 Posts: 351 Member
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    Not a man, or middle aged so feel free to reject my selections

    Backpack the grand canyon

    White water river rafting trips

    Visit all the national parks (if you love camping you might as well camp in the best places)

    skydive moab

    hike Machu Picchu

    Road trip across the US

    Europe



  • MityMax96
    MityMax96 Posts: 5,778 Member
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    aub6689 wrote: »
    Not a man, or middle aged so feel free to reject my selections

    Backpack the grand canyon

    White water river rafting trips

    Visit all the national parks (if you love camping you might as well camp in the best places)

    skydive moab

    hike Machu Picchu

    Road trip across the US

    Europe



    No I won't reject.
    Very good ideas, thank you!!!!
    I have been to the Grand Canyon, have not backpacked it....the place is beautiful....pictures do not do it justice at all....

    Hiking is something I think I would like to do.
  • Tsartele
    Tsartele Posts: 683 Member
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    Rent a Ferrari and drive the Stelvio pass in Italy (google it if you don't know what it is)

    Gumball 3000 in a rented Ferrari (everyone should drive one at least once before they die)

    Go to Australia

    Learn to Scuba

    Drive an Indy car.. (I did .. Amazing !!)

    Take a performance driving course .. learn to drive like a pro.

    Become Skydiving certified

    Learn to use a wing suit

    Go to Germany during Oktoberfest

    Take 3 mo and travel around Europe and see as many countries as you can.

    Go to Tahiti

    Go to Alaska and take an Alaskan cruise.. finish in Dutch harbor when the crab boats come in.

    Take a trip to your favorite destination and stay in the finest hotels and eat the finest foods, and see the best shows/sights spare no expense.. (My adventure was 2 weeks in Vegas in the Penthouse suit of the Signature MGM, rented a Ferrari and a Lamborghini for the weekend and saw ever show we could imagine. VIP access to clubs, tables and bottle service.)

    Do you have a favorite singer or entertainer ? Get VIP access or back stage passes and meet them.

    Do something exceptional for your fellow man/woman. Participate in a charity event, volunteer at a VA hospital for wounded warriors.. Give back. Don't just give money you must take a first had role in helping others

    Conquer a fear.. what ever it is that scares you the most face it head on and kick its *kitten*...

  • trvshm
    trvshm Posts: 79 Member
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    Shoot a buck with a bow
  • MityMax96
    MityMax96 Posts: 5,778 Member
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    sunn_lighter wrote: »
    cross country motorcycle trip

    join a basketball league

    study blackjack and card counting for a few months then go to real casino and test your knowledge

    try absinthe

    threesome


    I used to play Basketball a lot, sadly now I can't. Joints and back kills me....

    I have done a couple 3somes...still need to do one with two women..... :smile:
  • aub6689
    aub6689 Posts: 351 Member
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    Okay if you like hiking and the grand canyon, definitely hit up the southern Utah national parks-arches, Bryce, Zion's, capital reef, etc. Red rocks, hiking, and you can even try canyoneering and rockclimbing.
  • MityMax96
    MityMax96 Posts: 5,778 Member
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    trvshm wrote: »
    Shoot a buck with a bow

    Man That would be great!!!!
    That is one thing I can take up.....archery....would be fun
  • MityMax96
    MityMax96 Posts: 5,778 Member
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    aub6689 wrote: »
    Okay if you like hiking and the grand canyon, definitely hit up the southern Utah national parks-arches, Bryce, Zion's, capital reef, etc. Red rocks, hiking, and you can even try canyoneering and rockclimbing.

    Zion's is def a place I want to go, the place looks beautiful....
  • Tsartele
    Tsartele Posts: 683 Member
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    sunn_lighter wrote: »
    cross country motorcycle trip

    join a basketball league

    study blackjack and card counting for a few months then go to real casino and test your knowledge

    try absinthe

    threesome


    Tried Absinthe when I was in Germany.. meh not so great.
  • ChxSurf782
    ChxSurf782 Posts: 169 Member
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    Paddleboard amongst dolphins.
  • StealthHealth
    StealthHealth Posts: 2,417 Member
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    Tsartele wrote: »
    sunn_lighter wrote: »
    cross country motorcycle trip

    join a basketball league

    study blackjack and card counting for a few months then go to real casino and test your knowledge

    try absinthe

    threesome


    Tried Absinthe when I was in Germany.. meh not so great.

    Agree on the absinthe - it tastes like mouthwash.

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