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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?

stella1949 Sun 06-Jan-19 04:05:13

Smoked marijuana .
Had a manicure / pedicure done .

BradfordLass72 Sun 06-Jan-19 02:16:17

Looking at all these things people have done and not done has made me feel quite accomplished as I've done pretty much everything you mention, plus more.

I suppose it's in my nature to always try everything and even become quite good at it.

I looked at a Bucket List the other day and there was nothing on there I hadn't already done.

Does this mean I'll die happy? smile

Day6 Sun 06-Jan-19 01:50:20

I have never been waxed, had my nails done, had a pedicure or been fitted for a bra. I may be missing out. grin

starbird Sun 06-Jan-19 00:59:44

I have never ridden a horse or made a souffle, or gone on an adult roller coaster.

callgirl1 Sun 06-Jan-19 00:55:40

I have never walked into a pub on my own.
I have never learned how to ride a bike.
I never learned how to swim.

Lynne59 Sun 06-Jan-19 00:06:47

I've never:

ridden a bike
ridden a horse
Been in my loft
had my nails done
had a facial
bought a lottery ticket

52bright Sat 05-Jan-19 23:29:28

I have never ...until now added an emoji to a post. Still learning something everyday smile

NotAGran55 Sat 05-Jan-19 23:23:01

I have never owned anything pink or a dog and never will .
Anything pink goes straight to the charity shop and dogs need to be biting/ sniffing / smelling distance away !

grannysyb Sat 05-Jan-19 22:29:48

Never been to a football or rugby match! Probably never will as sport doesn't interest me.

Dontaskme Sat 05-Jan-19 22:29:40

So many "ordinary" things I've never done:
Made pastry
Made cakes
Unblocked a drain
Unblocked a loo
Painted a ceiling
Eaten healthily
Roller skated
Cleaned windows
Washed a car
The list is actually endless

Lilylilo Sat 05-Jan-19 18:39:09

I've never seen The Sound of Music film, the odd excerpt but never the whole film.

shysal Sat 05-Jan-19 18:34:45

I have never smoked, drunk alcohol or eaten a MacDonalds burger.

MissAdventure Sat 05-Jan-19 18:33:56

I've never tasted lobster.

Washerwoman Sat 05-Jan-19 18:25:57

I have never mowed the lawn.As a keen gardener the realisation of that is shocking !However I do everything else.Cut hedges, prune,plant,plan.lug bags of compost ,clean the patios.
I have never drunk a glass of whisky.Just the smell if it makes my eyes water..

MissAdventure Sat 05-Jan-19 18:20:30

I've never read 'The Davinci Code'.

watermeadow Sat 05-Jan-19 18:16:38

I hate DIY and I’m useless at it.
Having sold my garden to do up my house I can now pay someone else to do those hated jobs. I shall never again lift a paintbrush or fit a new lock, saw or drill or bang in nails crookedly.
Never been on a motorbike or a roller coaster or skated.

MissAdventure Sat 05-Jan-19 18:14:47

I have never used a pair of straighteners.

oldbatty Sat 05-Jan-19 18:12:39

had my nails done

been to a large sporting event

enjoyed Christmas

bought a lottery ticket

ninathenana Sat 05-Jan-19 17:53:26

I've poked my head through the loft hatch. I regularly fill the car (DH dosen't drive) check the levels and plug in the electric tyre gage.
I've done decorating but not plumbing or wiring except for a plug.
I've never done carpentry unless you include flat pack assembly

grannyactivist Sat 05-Jan-19 17:52:55

There are lots of things I've never done because I choose to play to my strengths. wink

The Wonderful man can literally turn his hand to anything practical, but he needs me for my social skills and my ability with more cerebral tasks. His marriage proposal was something along those lines! grin

PECS Sat 05-Jan-19 17:37:26

Grandma70 you missed out wink would not have my man without!

Charleygirl5 Sat 05-Jan-19 17:35:14

I have been in my loft years ago but as it is empty there is no necessity nowadays.

I can mow the lawn or trim bushes, but I am useless regarding wiring and I certainly could not plumb in a washing machine.

Using a sewing machine is beyond me. I could paint the inside of my house if I put my mind to it but I usually pay somebody instead.

MissAdventure Sat 05-Jan-19 17:28:25

I haven't used a sewing machine either.
I've also never made a cake, apart from packet mixes.

MissAdventure Sat 05-Jan-19 17:26:53

I've never been in any lofts, at any time. smile
Too frightening.

Grandma70s Sat 05-Jan-19 17:25:35

Oh, and I’ve never used a sewing machine.

I’ve never kissed a man with a beard.....thank goodness.