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gillyknits Sat 05-Jan-19 15:31:35

This thread may have been on before but I didn’t see it, so forgive me if repeating it.
I was sitting in the car at the petrol station today while my DH filled the tank. It was then that I thought “I’ve never done that.” It started me thinking about other things I’ve never done. Isingand ‘Self serve tills’ was another.
Anyone else got ordinary daily things that they have never ever done?

Annaram1 Sun 06-Jan-19 10:43:09

Hi there, Just to say my first fiancé had a beard so I have kissed a man with a beard and it was nice.
Also, when we used to host foreign students one little Russian boy was taken fishing by the school and returned with a fish which he asked us to cook. Never having gutted a fish before we looked up how to do it on YouTube and followed the instructions there. The fish was successfully cooked and eaten, and Sergey was thrilled.
If you can't so something look it up. Since hubby died I have used YouTube to rewire a plug, learned how to PROPERLY tie a tie, etc.

loopyloo Sun 06-Jan-19 10:31:52

I haven't been up the Shard in London
Not been to a football match.
Not been to a music festival.

Urmstongran Sun 06-Jan-19 10:27:07

Never dropped litter - even so much as a sweet wrapper or lollipop stick.
Never taken drugs - too scared.
Never been in the loft when we had a house - I don’t like heights.
Never had a tattoo, ridden a horse or a bike.

4allweknow Sun 06-Jan-19 10:26:47

MissAdventure Never used straighteners myself as my hair is poker straight. However my hairdresser does use them on my hair, beyond me to figure out why.

Kim19 Sun 06-Jan-19 10:17:29

Apart from over the counter fish & chips, I've never had a takeaway and, as for having one delivered, wouldn't know where to start. Probably much too mean anyway!

Chewbacca Sun 06-Jan-19 10:10:19

I have never bungee jumped, abseiled a rock face or been on one of those terrifying, gravity defying rides at a fairground.

nettyandmasey Sun 06-Jan-19 10:08:25

I have never smoked
Taken illegal drugs
Had a tattoo
Worn a thong!

GreenGran78 Sun 06-Jan-19 10:02:48

I have so many 'nevers', but a lot of 'have-dones' too. My one main regret is never conquering my fear of water, after being pushed in the diving=pool, as a child. Two courses of lessons couldn't break my panicky feelings. I have abseiled down cliffs, though!

gillyknits Sun 06-Jan-19 10:01:02

One I forgot, watched “Game of thrones”

grannie62 Sun 06-Jan-19 09:45:57

I have never ridden a horse or skied - these used to be for rich kids, didn't they?

Also I have never taken illegal drugs, probably because they have never been offered to me.

littleflo Sun 06-Jan-19 09:45:43

My never always seem to be around food. I have never eaten a burger, pasta or pizza. I have never had egg and tomato on the same plate and Ican never had baked beans on a fork unless there is something else too.

maryhoffman37 Sun 06-Jan-19 09:41:16

Voted Tory.

Maggiemaybe Sun 06-Jan-19 09:35:19

I suppose that depends on what you did instead, kircubbin2000!

kircubbin2000 Sun 06-Jan-19 09:33:00

Never had a real romance,married too young.never had success at work,travelled alone,learned to dance. Never had a dog,belonged to a women's club,watched rugby,had a tidy house. Never been skiing, diving or mountain climbing. Probably never will now. Did I miss out?

Barmeyoldbat Sun 06-Jan-19 09:26:26

The two things I have never done is drink a cup of tea, just the smell makes me feel sick and been in the loft. In fact I think my husband has a secret life in the loft he is always up there. The rest I have at least tried including riding a horse, it scared me stiff and after six lessons gave up.

Apricity Sun 06-Jan-19 09:25:17

I have never backed a caravan or trailer. Have enough trouble with my little car as several unfortunate letterboxes can attest. But I found someone who is really, really terrific at backing, so all is well.

BRedhead59 Sun 06-Jan-19 09:15:11

I have never jumped out of a plane, never skied, never run a marathon etc
I have a bucket list but it's realistically daring.

Purplepoppies Sun 06-Jan-19 09:13:47

I've never been bungy jumping. I did consider it (When it was first a craze) but as the crane was situated in a pub car park I thought better of it! I couldn't do it now...
I've never had a tattoo, although that is on my list. I just have to find an artist who can draw what I want.
I've never owned my own home.
I've never been married. With every year I'm single that seems more unlikely ?.
I'm self reliant. I can undertake most diy tasks. I have laid bricks in the past, but not for a living. I couldn't get to grips with plastering (but managed to get plastered often ??)

MrsDoyle Sun 06-Jan-19 09:13:04

Chewbacca, I’m not keen on the chocolate fountain but can recommend a cheese fondue. My mother in law was Swiss so we had them regularly. They’re very sociable. I’ve got a Le Creuset fondue set that still gets an airing, especially in winter.

kittylester Sun 06-Jan-19 09:10:50

I have always been slightly ashamed of my fear of the loft so I'm really glad that others are the sane. But why?

I've never ridden a horse
Swum the channel
Swum with Dolphins
Skied

And loads of other things!

DoraMarr Sun 06-Jan-19 09:09:27

The secret to opening a bottle of champagne is to cover it with a tea towel or napkin while you unscrew the wire, then release the cork. And, of course, close your eyes.
I have never been on a long-haul flight.

Maybelle Sun 06-Jan-19 09:06:19

I have never been on a diet

NanKate Sun 06-Jan-19 08:12:23

Knitted
Cooked for more than 6 people
Done calligraphy
Climbed a mountain
Played Lacrosse

JackyB Sun 06-Jan-19 08:00:39

I've never opened a bottle of Champagne and to keep up the tradition I now always ask someone else to do it.

Willow10 Sun 06-Jan-19 07:44:43

Living alone for 30 years there are very few things I haven't tackled. From plumbing, electrics, decorating, tiling, gardening, car maintenance, re-roofing the shed etc. But I've never been on skis, been waxed, or met my soulmate.