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Post by dewryce on May 23, 2020 7:34:21 GMT
I’m 51 and I have never smoked pot☹️ It is on my bucket list🙂 This is what I was going to put. Or even a puff of a cigarette. Well, I’m 46. Wait, I’m 47. (I don’t think birthdays should count if they happen during quarantine!) But it’s not on my bucket list. I’m not sure why, but growing up it never appealed to me even though all of my friends did, heck my mom did. And now that I think it might be fun and to try and help my anxiety, I think it’s a bad idea for me personally for other reasons. I’ve done all of the car stuff, except I can’t reach the wiper blades on our SUV even with a ladder unless I crawl on the hood so DH does it. And he doesn’t need a ladder or even to reach very far with his windmill length arms. When I need something that requires his height I just yell out for “tall person.” If I could afford a pedicure every week I’d go, I get an 80 minute pedicure and it is so relaxing and feels so good! Manicures feel good too, but the polish always chips off quickly so it’s not worth the money. I’d rather keep them short and buffed and indulge in the heaven that is a foot and calf scrub & rub. @stittysgirl They have seen everything, as long as you come in with clean feet I bet they wouldn’t even blink.
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Post by hannahruth on May 23, 2020 7:38:06 GMT
I am 65 and I have never watched any
Starwars movies Batman or other super hero movies Harry Potter movies or read the books smoked pot or tried any other illicit drug changed a tyre or checked oil or anything else under the bonnet
the list could be longer but this is a start!
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Post by dewryce on May 23, 2020 7:43:27 GMT
I’m 51 and have never had a pedicure . Similar story here..... I'm 52 and have never had a pedicure or a manicure. Pedicure - I can't bear the thought of anyone touching my feet. And as for the manicure..... (1) I personally think it's a waste of money, there are plenty of other things I would prefer to spend my money on, and (2) I cannot stand filing my nails or having someone else filing my nails. I can't be in the same room as someone filing their nails. It's like nails on a chalkboard to me. <shudder> Have you tried a glass nail file? I have some texture and sound issues, dry sounds and textures squick me out. Lake dry bare feet on carpet? *shivers* But I’m fine with glass nail files. Sephora makes the best one I can find and provides the smoothest results. I'm 63 and the list of things I haven't done is long, but I'll go with mowed the lawn. When we purchased our first house I mowed our yard. Once. For 5 minutes. My hands were too small and weak to hold the bar closed on the handle. DH came out and saw me and cracked up. Apparently I look about as natural mowing the yard as I do on a horse. And what I mean by that is I look awkward as fuck. As he says, I’m an indoor girl
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Post by theshyone on May 23, 2020 9:08:45 GMT
I’m 53 and I’ve never left North America. But I want to.
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Post by RedSquirrelUK on May 23, 2020 9:27:07 GMT
I'm 51 and I've never given birth or changed a nappy.
I've had ONE pedicure. I took photos because that was never going to happen again. I loathe anyone messing with my feet.
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Post by worldwanderer75 on May 23, 2020 9:53:52 GMT
I'm 44 and I've never gotten Botox. which to me is obviously not a big deal but I recently found out that I'm the only person in my friend group who doesn't get regular Botox. I had no idea it's so common! (I also have no plans to start getting Botox)
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Post by Fidget on May 23, 2020 11:13:39 GMT
I am 62 and I have never had a 7-11 slurpy, and I'm ok with that!
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Post by jenjie on May 23, 2020 11:38:32 GMT
I’ve never: Changed a tire Changed my oil Smoked Danced with the devil in the pale moonlight And a whole lot more But I have a few tips. *Buy this on amazon for a slow drain. It’s gotta be the zip it brand. It’s thin and got a bunch of teeth on the sides. Slide that into your sink drain (even with stopper in place) and wiggle it around. When you pull it up, it will bring the hair and gunk with it. Clean it off and reuse. www.amazon.com/Cobra-Products-Drain-Cleaning-1-Pack/dp/B00OM31OOM/ref=mp_s_a_1_5?dchild=1&keywords=zip+it&qid=1590233151&sr=8-5*one of the peas put me onto this guy. He has a YouTube channel, “dad how do I”. His dad left when he was young and wasn’t there to teach him basis maintenance and stuff around the house. So he decided to be the guy who could teach people like him. I clicked on his YouTube and at first glance he has stuff I have immediate needs for. Like the constantly running toilet. He couldn’t help me with that (he shows how to change the flapper) bc my toilet takes a different kind of internal workings. But it led me to look for a video on how to fix mine. Which incidentally, was the easiest “fix” ever - it is fairly new so I just had to wipe off the gasket. It has not run since. He has other videos like how to unclog a drain, hang a shelf, check your oil, change a tire.
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Post by alexa11 on May 23, 2020 12:25:18 GMT
Danced with the devil in the pale moonlight Oh, but it's so much fun! I'm 60 and have never eaten in a restaurant alone.
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Post by Spongemom Scrappants on May 23, 2020 12:52:40 GMT
I'm struggling to think of much I haven't done. I'm the try-anything-once type for the most part. Lol.
I will go with never been in a physical fight. I've never struck someone in anger or been hit by anyone. I'm always appalled by women who grapple, pull hair, kick, and punch one another in these videos that get posted. I quite simply cannot imagine ever engaging in that sort of behavior.
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Post by purplebee on May 23, 2020 13:04:23 GMT
I’m 68 and have never been on a cruise. Thought I might strong-arm Dh into it this year, but l‘ve lost the desire along with a lot of other people since COVID-19. Not sure how cruise lines are going to make it.
And I think your local auto parts store might be able to change your wiper blades while staying socially distant.
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Post by milocat on May 23, 2020 13:19:40 GMT
I’m 51 and I have never smoked pot☹️ It is on my bucket list🙂 I'm 42 and I have never smoked, never taken a drag of anything ever. It never ever appealed to me, I always found the smell disgusting. I could be tempted to try gummies but I'd never smoke pot. I've never mowed the grass. We just got a new ride on lawn mower for our shop and the salesman says who will be firstto use it, I said not me. I do do all the snow shoveling and with 8 months of winter I'm getting the crappier deal.
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Post by ashley on May 23, 2020 13:29:21 GMT
I’m 40, and I’ve never: - stayed overnight in the hospital - seen a gun in person - also no pedicure for me! (I have had one manicure — for when my hands had to be in photo shoots for the mixed media art book I wrote)
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Post by myboysnme on May 23, 2020 13:30:08 GMT
WE are an old group of peas right here.
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Post by quinlove on May 23, 2020 13:38:23 GMT
I’m 68 and have never been on a cruise. Thought I might strong-arm Dh into it this year, but l‘ve lost the desire along with a lot of other people since COVID-19. Not sure how cruise lines are going to make it. And I think your local auto parts store might be able to change your wiper blades while staying socially distant. I’ve never been on a cruise either. I’m one year older than you.
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Post by ashley on May 23, 2020 13:39:08 GMT
I’m 68 and have never been on a cruise. Thought I might strong-arm Dh into it this year, but l‘ve lost the desire along with a lot of other people since COVID-19. Not sure how cruise lines are going to make it. And I think your local auto parts store might be able to change your wiper blades while staying socially distant. I’ve never been on a cruise either. I’m one year older than you. Also no cruising or vacation resorts for me!
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Post by dewryce on May 23, 2020 13:50:51 GMT
Danced with the devil in the pale moonlight Oh, but it's so much fun! I'm 60 and have never eaten in a restaurant alone. I like doing it, it’s relaxing and you pay more attention to your food. Try it!
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Post by peano on May 23, 2020 13:57:42 GMT
I’m 61 and I’ve never had a facial, never prepared a Thanksgiving meal, never been to Mexico, Canada or the Caribbean, never been on a cruise, never seen Top Gun, Frozen or Hamilton.
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Post by georgiapea on May 23, 2020 14:48:52 GMT
I'm 81 and I've never baked a loaf of bread or canned a single jar of food. My mother did both and my dtr does both. I feel like a total grasshopper.
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Post by whipea on May 23, 2020 15:06:28 GMT
I am 64 and have never; - been on a vacation where you travel, sight see and relax. My vacations consist of doing projects or learning or honing a skill - been to amusement parks like Universal - driven in or lived where it snowed - slept outside - colored my hair or used a hair drier, - had a manicure, pedicure, message or facial - reproduced, by choice - been to a family reunion - not in my culture - been hunting or eaten wild game and never will
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Post by leeny on May 23, 2020 15:19:04 GMT
I am 59 and I've never:
Dyed my hair (only one of my Mom, sisters and my girls who has not!) Been tattooed (yep, even my Mom, sisters and girls have them!) Been to Disney World Been waxed - ANYWHERE on my body Gone to the movies alone Been so drunk I can't remember what happened. I've been tipsy though and fully functioning.
I've only had one pedicure and that was because my sister needed a model for Cosmetology school I've only had one massage and that was because my dd needed a subject for her massage school
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Post by gramasue on May 23, 2020 15:27:51 GMT
I'm 73 and I've never gotten a tattoo. A lot of people in my family [other than DH - he doesn't have one, either] have at least one. My stepson and youngest daughter have quite a few. Just something that never appealed to me for myself, although I can admire them on other people.
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Post by momof4grandmaof2 on May 23, 2020 15:34:13 GMT
I am 67 and I have never had an alcoholic drink and I have never tasted coffee either.
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Post by garcia5050 on May 23, 2020 15:38:24 GMT
I'm struggling to think of much I haven't done. I'm the try-anything-once type for the most part. Lol. I will go with never been in a physical fight. I've never struck someone in anger or been hit by anyone. I'm always appalled by women who grapple, pull hair, kick, and punch one another in these videos that get posted. I quite simply cannot imagine ever engaging in that sort of behavior. Let me tell you, when this happens, you are shocked you had it in you. I was at a wedding and my boyfriend’s ex was dancing behind him and grabbed his ass. I grabbed her by the neck and took her to the floor. We immediately got pulled apart. I was about 22 at the time. And stuff like this happened more than once. I’m fairly conservative (behavior-wise), so this is totally out of character for me. I’ve done most of the things people are listing. Changed plenty of tires, changed car fluids, mowed lawns. I don’t like facials or pedicures.
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Post by PLurker on May 23, 2020 15:40:57 GMT
MichyM I have changed wiper blades but not many times. I go in back door (auto section) at WalMart, purchase them at that register. The workers usually offer to put them on (it's free) or all you have to do is ask. I would just go on weekdays or less busy times. Also, washer fluid is as simple as pouring milk from a jug. Just make sure you are pouring in the right opening. They are (usually/always?) marker with a window/wiper embossed symbol. @ 58 I have never lived alone. There is a LOT I haven't done, obviously, just trying to decide what's noteworthy/ worth sharing.
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Post by Deleted on May 23, 2020 15:43:58 GMT
I'm 59 (squeezing the last 6 months of my 50's out), and I've never smoked a cigarette or anything in my life. There are many things I've never done, due to my parents guidance and my own strong personality. I've never done any drugs at all. Keep in mind that when i was in college in the late 1970's, smoking pot and all of that was still very popular. No thanks. Ooh, I've never had a cavity. I've never eaten most chocolate bars or pre-made desserts. Never had a twinkie. I could keep going!
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Post by maryland on May 23, 2020 15:49:27 GMT
I'm 63 and have never changed a tire. Don't plan to start anytime soon either, so I keep a AAA membership! The fluid is easy to do. For the wipers, just tell them the make/model of your car and they will give you the blades. Usually they will change them for you, but if not you can watch a YouTube on how to do it. Not difficult, unless you drive a big SUV and are short, thus requiring a ladder to do it. I just get them to change them for me. Good, I'm not the only one! My husband may have changed a tire before, but that's because he loves to work on cars as a hobby.
I have never used the grill! I am terrified of the grill! But my husband is fine with it, so he grills. Probably one of those things that I prefer not to do, so I act dumb about learning how to do it!
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Post by maryland on May 23, 2020 15:50:10 GMT
I don't know how to iron! My husband can iron just fine, so it's his job!
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Post by christine58 on May 23, 2020 15:51:20 GMT
I would imagine these days they probably won’t be interested in changing the blades for me. I think I’ll try the YouTube route, thank you. Glad to know the washer fluid should be super easy Everything crossed please! Both are easy BUT if you have a Pep Boys they will do the blades for you. Fluid is soooooo easy but you have to know how to pop the hood!!
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Post by leeny on May 23, 2020 15:53:16 GMT
@ 58 I have never lived alone. There is a LOT I haven't done, obviously, just trying to decide what's noteworthy/ worth sharing. I've never lived alone either! Straight from my parent's house to my husband's.
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