tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6963015679650968932.post698391886267669972..comments2023-04-14T05:46:16.714-04:00Comments on DB McNicol, Author: Bucket Lists - Part One (over 45)Donna B. McNicolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15209611782116113024noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6963015679650968932.post-62169975757818006002018-05-16T19:01:05.138-04:002018-05-16T19:01:05.138-04:00Believe it or not, I learned to ride while living ...Believe it or not, I learned to ride while living in St Petersburg, FL. I'd wait till 10am, run up Rt 19 to Clearwater or Holiday, run back down on Alt 19. I shudder to think of that now. LOL!<br /><br />Like you, I add after and I remove. I have one that was a substitution that I will mention in Part two.<br /><br />I like the 52 new things...interesting idea. Take yourself out of your comfort zone!Donna B. McNicolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15209611782116113024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6963015679650968932.post-54568449034090230522018-05-16T18:54:42.740-04:002018-05-16T18:54:42.740-04:00My heart goes out to you Victoria. I know where yo...My heart goes out to you Victoria. I know where you are and understand. He spent the entire 6 weeks of radiation trying to convince me to learn. It was winter when we bought my bike (and traded down in size with his). We then trailered them to my brother's in FL until we could get down there. His job was changing and he was going to be able to live anywhere he wanted. So from Dec to the next Memorial Day, my sister-in-law rode my bike, not me. LOL!<br /><br />Moving forward will come - right now it's one day at a time for you. Feel free to email me anytime or friend me on Facebook for PMs. donnamcnicol at gmailDonna B. McNicolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15209611782116113024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6963015679650968932.post-8751392696390488012018-05-16T18:14:09.128-04:002018-05-16T18:14:09.128-04:00Bucket lists definitely need revisiting as we age ...Bucket lists definitely need revisiting as we age & grown. Changing priorities over the years mean crossing things off that no longer make sense, don't fit our needs, have been done or just aren't of interest (or ability) anymore.<br /><br />Good for you for recognizing that.Donna B. McNicolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15209611782116113024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6963015679650968932.post-71290799109138796802018-05-16T17:49:56.911-04:002018-05-16T17:49:56.911-04:00Yay for crossing things off...we never know what t...Yay for crossing things off...we never know what tomorrow will bring. And travel is so amazing...<br /><br />Yes, start writing. You can only research so much. Ask me, I know. LOL!Donna B. McNicolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15209611782116113024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6963015679650968932.post-81265653596016237172018-05-16T17:38:04.714-04:002018-05-16T17:38:04.714-04:00Hi Leanne, Once I learned to ride, I was never com...Hi Leanne, Once I learned to ride, I was never comfortable on the back of two wheels, no matter the driver or experience level. It was a control thing. LOL! Fortunately, we have a three-wheel motorcycle and I'm perfectly comfortable on the back of that. I get to take all the photos. LOL!Donna B. McNicolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15209611782116113024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6963015679650968932.post-39732253454033843832018-05-16T17:31:46.652-04:002018-05-16T17:31:46.652-04:00Yay! It's so easy when you are young to get to...Yay! It's so easy when you are young to get too focused on careers and forget to take time to relax and enjoy. We all have so many different goals, it's fun to look back at mine.Donna B. McNicolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15209611782116113024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6963015679650968932.post-48479907986046360792018-05-16T17:30:48.953-04:002018-05-16T17:30:48.953-04:00I agree about the money and healthy years...I'...I agree about the money and healthy years...I'm so blessed to have traveled as much as I have. More about that in Part Two!Donna B. McNicolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15209611782116113024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6963015679650968932.post-36306861330459760652018-05-16T17:28:59.276-04:002018-05-16T17:28:59.276-04:00Thanks for the welcome, Sue. I love the idea of sh...Thanks for the welcome, Sue. I love the idea of sharing posts with other "women of a certain age" (I created a list in my blog reader for the ones that are most interesting/pertinent to me). <br /><br />I agree about the flexibility...I've already substituted one that I will discuss next week.<br />Donna B. McNicolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15209611782116113024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6963015679650968932.post-62858101262997329622018-05-16T10:07:38.663-04:002018-05-16T10:07:38.663-04:00Hi there. Stopping over from MLSTL and thinking I...Hi there. Stopping over from MLSTL and thinking I might need to put "learning to ride motorcycle ...or at least a scooter" on my bucket list. I have envisioned myself on a cute (must be cute) scooter zipping down to the market in Florida , where the speed limit is high of 35 anywhere on the island( we have a beach cottage ... 2 blocks to the beach, a completed bucket list item). <br /><br />A few bucket list items I checked off last year with the trip-of-a-lifetime... African Safari, another continent (2 to go), two new countries (have a goal of 50 countries, since I have also visited all 50 states now - completed bucket list item) across the equator (actually I got a picture of me standing on it too!), glamping (added after the fact - it was awesome), and a hot air balloon ride. Just the most amazing 3 weeks ever. <br /><br />I'm totally OK with adding things to the bucket list after the fact...did that with Jet-skiing. Had the opportunity, been there and done that, not doing again. And I've got things on the list that will probably never happen, but that's OK. <br /><br />I'm trying on a "52 new things" this year... smaller things to keep me energized, exploring, and being spontaneous. Not quite bucket list caliber, but fun.Pat WDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01058910207832261196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6963015679650968932.post-49244208000332539532018-05-16T09:31:28.463-04:002018-05-16T09:31:28.463-04:00I don't really have a bucket list but there ar...I don't really have a bucket list but there are places and things I want to do. And it is so wonderful that you learned to ride when your husband was going through treatment. My husband is in month 3 of his cancer treatment and I have kind of put my life on hold and for right now can't seem to move forward. I do admire how you have moved forward.amotheradaughterandlifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12111277135123420943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6963015679650968932.post-35355596772838725082018-05-16T05:57:54.681-04:002018-05-16T05:57:54.681-04:00I do have a bucket list, Donna. I started one 40 y...I do have a bucket list, Donna. I started one 40 years ago, long before bucket lists were a thing. I looked at it just the other day and found that I've done most of what was on it OR long ago decided I didn't care to do what was there. For example, I used to always want to own a bookstore - the cozy kind with comfortable armchairs and a roaring fire. But it didn't take long to realize that I would hate people touching and dogearing and breaking the spines of my books. I would lose my mind.<br />I do have a current bucket list as well, but can't say I feel overly committed to it. I'll have to give it another look and see what I want to leave on there.<br />I love the achievement of your list, Donna. You've had some amazing experiences.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13447366798740422421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6963015679650968932.post-75746605719738708222018-05-16T05:42:53.159-04:002018-05-16T05:42:53.159-04:00Fun stuff! Yes, I do have a bucket list. I am fr...Fun stuff! Yes, I do have a bucket list. I am frequently crossing things off as well as adding more things to the list. Mostly travel related, although I have added that I would like to be a published author someday too. (I need to get writing!)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17171698483630633414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6963015679650968932.post-62941321973196153112018-05-16T04:50:49.093-04:002018-05-16T04:50:49.093-04:00Wow Donna you've certainly ticked a lot of rea...Wow Donna you've certainly ticked a lot of really interesting things off your list - I love your motorbike and always admire women who learn to ride one. I satisfy myself with sitting on the back of my husband's bike occasionally - falling off is never fun regardless of who's in control of the bike! <br />Thanks for linking up with us at #MLSTL and I've shared this on my SM xx<br />Leanne | www.crestingthehill.com.au<br />Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6963015679650968932.post-78495167893910827602018-05-16T04:34:54.458-04:002018-05-16T04:34:54.458-04:00I'm in awe, Donna. Kudos for living your life ...I'm in awe, Donna. Kudos for living your life to the fullest. I have a bucket list I made along with my wife the week after we got married. Slowly, but surely we are striking off the entries. It's definitely good to have a plan. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15036711585365363896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6963015679650968932.post-48906265949247069892018-05-16T00:10:46.175-04:002018-05-16T00:10:46.175-04:00I love your bucket list and your sense of satisfac...I love your bucket list and your sense of satisfaction in what you have achieved on your list. My bucket list is all about travel - so many places I have seen, so many I want so see and so many to revisit. Now - where is the money and where are the extra healthy years?Retiring Not Shy!https://www.blogger.com/profile/03411968256918924522noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6963015679650968932.post-9421056109267651802018-05-15T22:14:24.763-04:002018-05-15T22:14:24.763-04:00Hi Donna and welcome to Midlife Share the Love Par...Hi Donna and welcome to Midlife Share the Love Party! What a great list and you look fabulous on that motorbike. I didn't start running until I was 50 and then I ticked off a full marathon at 55. I think it is great to have bucket lists of things you would like to do. I also believe that it can be a flexible one because we don't know what life will throw at us. Have a beautiful day and thanks for linking up. I'm sharing on social media and see you next week! #MLSTLSue from Sizzling Towards 60 & Beyondhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15418770845484399102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6963015679650968932.post-29009162601939771632018-05-15T21:40:53.680-04:002018-05-15T21:40:53.680-04:00What a great idea! I'll discuss the rest of my...What a great idea! I'll discuss the rest of my list in part two, next week. Thanks for dropping by!Donna B. McNicolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15209611782116113024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6963015679650968932.post-75164004775130815332018-05-15T21:22:14.497-04:002018-05-15T21:22:14.497-04:00This is an impressive bucket list. You've acco...This is an impressive bucket list. You've accomplished so much in your midlife. For the past year, I've been doing seasonal bucket lists, which is just right for me. Reminds me to do the things I enjoy and try new things. I found your blog on the #MLSTL party.Christie Hawkeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14897036282962474586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6963015679650968932.post-3261117639587251312018-05-15T20:22:23.762-04:002018-05-15T20:22:23.762-04:00Ah, an impromptu life...I've never been good a...Ah, an impromptu life...I've never been good at that. Detailed analytical planner - that's me. Well, except in my writing...I never outline and start out never knowing who the killer will be. Thanks for dropping by!Donna B. McNicolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15209611782116113024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6963015679650968932.post-71037091742277440192018-05-15T20:21:27.801-04:002018-05-15T20:21:27.801-04:00That's the key. I knew I wasn't strong eno...That's the key. I knew I wasn't strong enough to do cross-country skiing but was really surprised that I enjoyed the downhill. I never got off the green/bunny slopes even though my instructor told me I was skiing at a blue level. He told me I was psyching myself out. Yup! LOL!Donna B. McNicolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15209611782116113024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6963015679650968932.post-37435285159405555772018-05-15T20:20:14.934-04:002018-05-15T20:20:14.934-04:00I didn't learn until age 55 and at times I won...I didn't learn until age 55 and at times I wondered if I would ever be good at it. I tend to overthink things...but I did and it was the most amazing experience, touring the country that way. I am blessed!Donna B. McNicolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15209611782116113024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6963015679650968932.post-14659786549389947182018-05-15T20:19:25.747-04:002018-05-15T20:19:25.747-04:00Definitely travel while you can! We have done a lo...Definitely travel while you can! We have done a lot but nothing exotic like you are looking for. Go for it!!<br /><br />Riding a motorcycle is the ultimate convertible...I hate that I had to give it up and become a passenger but darn, do I ever have 100,000 miles of memories!Donna B. McNicolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15209611782116113024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6963015679650968932.post-58174995540081481592018-05-15T20:18:06.941-04:002018-05-15T20:18:06.941-04:00We loved our ex-pat adventure in Ecuador. Truly ou...We loved our ex-pat adventure in Ecuador. Truly our GRAND adventure. We've never been to Europe and probably won't make it, although Scotland is high on both our lists (he's Clan McNicol and I'm Clan MacQuarrie).<br />Donna B. McNicolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15209611782116113024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6963015679650968932.post-72328558449923876772018-05-15T20:16:00.902-04:002018-05-15T20:16:00.902-04:00Hi Donna, I'm visiting from MLSTL link up. Goo...Hi Donna, I'm visiting from MLSTL link up. Good for you for having done many interesting things. I don't have a bucket list. I go with what I feel like doing at the time.Nataliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05151221243588416460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6963015679650968932.post-14681370644523565452018-05-15T20:08:22.484-04:002018-05-15T20:08:22.484-04:00There are a lot of things that ended up on my buck...There are a lot of things that ended up on my bucket list after I turned 40. Skiing was one of them, while I enjoy cross country skiing, I do not like downhill. And that's after taking three weeks of lessons. But at least I tried it and know it's not for me.Jennifer (UnfoldAndBegin)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17551135949555390277noreply@blogger.com