The DTF Bucket List Thread v. My Bucket Is Half Empty

[Prog Snob]

Let's hear some of the items on your bucket list, especially the ones that you know have no chance of happening. Those always seem to have the best story behind them.

[Phoenix87x]

1. Skydiving
2. Buy a motorcycle
3. Having a child

[Adami]

Visit Iran.

Since you asked for stuff I know can't happen.

[lonestar]

 




Hmmmmmmmm.... gonna have to think about it, but at the top would be to see IQ again live.

[Podaar]

Have a comfortable BM.

[Chino]

1) Drive a monster truck
2) Zero Gravity Plane
3) Watch all 5 Avatar movies in 3D Imax back to back to back to back to back.

[ReaperKK]

The biggest one is I would love to play guitar for a large audience. I don't see it every happening because even if I ever got into a position to be able to play I have crippling stage freight.

I remember when I played at my high school's battle of the bands, I don't think I've sweat that much ever in my life.

[lonestar]

So I would say my realistic one would be to rent a RV and spend a month or two touring the north American continent. (US and Canada)

[cramx3]

So I would say my realistic one would be to rent a RV and spend a month or two touring the north American continent. (US and Canada)

This so much, I would LOVE to do something like this.

[Kotowboy]

1. Skydiving X
2. Buy a motorcycle √
3. Having a child X.

[Kotowboy]

The biggest one is I would love to play guitar for a large audience. I don't see it every happening because even if I ever got into a position to be able to play I have crippling stage freight.

I remember when I played at my high school's battle of the bands, I don't think I've sweat that much ever in my life.

I love performing for a large crowd. It's more embarrassing and awkward to play to a tiny crowd.

[Tomislav95]

I love riding a bicycle. So far I didn't make any really big routes since my bike is in pretty bad shape, but one day when I buy myself better bike I'd like to do a big bicycle trip, like multiple hundreds of kilometres long.

[axeman90210]

The big one for me is probably doing a beer tour through Belgium. So many cool old breweries in that country.

[Adami]

So I would say my realistic one would be to rent a RV and spend a month or two touring the north American continent. (US and Canada)

You and me. We're going to recreate Lost In America. We can even take turns being Julie Haggerty.

[Prog Snob]

So I would say my realistic one would be to rent a RV and spend a month or two touring the north American continent. (US and Canada)

This so much, I would LOVE to do something like this.

Is there a DTF road trip in the future?    Each coast will start off and head towards the geographic center of the US - Lebanon, Kansas.

[Chino]

So I would say my realistic one would be to rent a RV and spend a month or two touring the north American continent. (US and Canada)

This so much, I would LOVE to do something like this.

Victoria and I have been talking about renting something small like this and driving across the country. Get one in CT, drive it to Washington, and then fly home. Not counting overages on miles driven, you can get the small one seen below for $100-$120 a day. They have a toilet and shower too!



https://www.cruiseamerica.com/rent/our_vehicles/compact_rv.aspx

[MirrorMask]

Visiting Norway, but I sure as hell hope it's not gonna stay just a dream.

Oh, for an unrealistic one... I would love to work in a beautiful new square in Milan, built in recent years, I just love being there, too bad it's all occupied by a banking company and no way with my professional background, which is totally different, I could get hired in a bank office.

I won't cluster the thread with bigass images but just google for Piazza Gae Aulenti:

https://www.google.com/search?q=piazza+gae+aulenti&espv=2&biw=1270&bih=927&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwiWwrDM9MrOAhWDGCwKHeVAC5sQ_AUIBigB

That's on my unrealistic bucket list, work there from anyday it happens until my retirement.

[KevShmev]

So I would say my realistic one would be to rent a RV and spend a month or two touring the north American continent. (US and Canada)

My ops manager at work is quitting and doing this exact thing with his wife...for a year.  Seriously.  His last day is tomorrow, and he said they want to do this while they still can (they have a daughter who will start preschool next year, so the next 12 months is their opportunity).  His wife does consulting, so she can still do that on the road and they can live off that in the meantime (plus, I am guessing they save well).  It sucks that he is leaving, since he is a really good boss, but it's hard not to admire him for having the balls to do this.

[Chino]

So I would say my realistic one would be to rent a RV and spend a month or two touring the north American continent. (US and Canada)

My ops manager at work is quitting and doing this exact thing with his wife...for a year.  Seriously.  His last day is tomorrow, and he said they want to do this while they still can (they have a daughter who will start preschool next year, so the next 12 months is their opportunity).  His wife does consulting, so she can still do that on the road and they can live off that in the meantime (plus, I am guessing they save well).  It sucks that he is leaving, since he is a really good boss, but it's hard not to admire him for having the balls to do this.

I'd love to know what an adventure like that ends up costing once all is said an done. Has he ever mentioned how much he's saved/put away for this trip?

[cramx3]

That's awesome for your boss Kev, so jealous. 

I've been trying to do mini tours of states on my own.  Been able to do Arizona and Texas this year, really want to do the pacific northwest next.  I find this is the best for now since taking more than a month off is just not going to happen, plus I need a partner in crime to do a whole US tour.  However, it is definitely a dream that lives on for me.

[Elite]

Release an album
Play the whole thing live for a large crowd
Tour the thing

Buy a car
Buy a house
Get a job ( this should probably come first)

Visit South America
Not buy a return ticket for a holiday
Learn Spanish properly

Road Trip Eastern Europe

Run a marathon

[KevShmev]

So I would say my realistic one would be to rent a RV and spend a month or two touring the north American continent. (US and Canada)

My ops manager at work is quitting and doing this exact thing with his wife...for a year.  Seriously.  His last day is tomorrow, and he said they want to do this while they still can (they have a daughter who will start preschool next year, so the next 12 months is their opportunity).  His wife does consulting, so she can still do that on the road and they can live off that in the meantime (plus, I am guessing they save well).  It sucks that he is leaving, since he is a really good boss, but it's hard not to admire him for having the balls to do this.

I'd love to know what an adventure like that ends up costing once all is said an done. Has he ever mentioned how much he's saved/put away for this trip?

No idea, and I am not about to ask. For obvious reasons.

[Chino]

So I would say my realistic one would be to rent a RV and spend a month or two touring the north American continent. (US and Canada)

My ops manager at work is quitting and doing this exact thing with his wife...for a year.  Seriously.  His last day is tomorrow, and he said they want to do this while they still can (they have a daughter who will start preschool next year, so the next 12 months is their opportunity).  His wife does consulting, so she can still do that on the road and they can live off that in the meantime (plus, I am guessing they save well).  It sucks that he is leaving, since he is a really good boss, but it's hard not to admire him for having the balls to do this.

I'd love to know what an adventure like that ends up costing once all is said an done. Has he ever mentioned how much he's saved/put away for this trip?

No idea, and I am not about to ask. For obvious reasons.

I don't think it'd be rude at all. Honestly. When I bought my house, all my friends beat around the bush trying to ask me what it cost (I don't know why they just didn't go on zillow to see what I paid), and I don't understand why. They are people who are considering one day making a financial decision similar to one I just made. They're just trying to research and get an idea about what they're in for. They're just trying to plan. No harm in that.

[Implode]

• Travel around the country by train
• Visit Europe

Preferably not alone.

[Prog Snob]

I've always wanted to take a cross-country train ride. I'd probably do a lot of research to pick the perfect trip, because I'm anal like that.

[Chino]

We looked into taking a train across country and it was about five times more expensive than anticipated.

[Prog Snob]

I figured it would be expensive. Which company were you thinking of using?

[Chino]

I figured it would be expensive. Which company were you thinking of using?

We were looking about a year ago, so I don't remember for sure. We looked at a few and I think Amtrak might have been the cheapest. We were looking at trains with sleeper rooms in them.

[Prog Snob]

That sounds so appealing. I'll have to see what's out there.

[Adami]

That sounds so appealing. I'll have to see what's out there.

I don't know about cross country but I took a train (sleeper room) from Chicago to New York and it was I think over 1000 dollars. Great experience but I don't plan on being able to do it again any time soon.

[Elite]

Jesus, buying a car and selling it at the destination is a way cheaper option then even.

[Chino]

I remember looking at those prices and thinking that they were basically exploiting those who have a fear of flying but need to get across country in a reasonable time. Connecticut to the west coast was going to be like $4800 or something like that. Somewhere around $650ish a day.

[Tomislav95]

Oh I'd like to travel the Europe with train, especially West and North Europe. I love trains, unlike most (or should I say 'all') people I know but travelling alone wouldn't be too shabby either.

[Evermind]

Oh I'd like to travel the Europe with train, especially West and North Europe. I love trains, unlike most (or should I say 'all') people I know but travelling alone wouldn't be too shabby either.

You should team up with Steven Wilson.

[Train of Naught]

Oh I'd like to travel the Europe with train

Cool, that'd be fun