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Amazing, Jayme, what you have ignited, you really have lit a torch and now it goes around the world.

Lovely to know that you are into gems, I am about to have a ring made set with a turmaline, what a coincidence.

This has got to be one of the most rewarding blog posts of all time (next to "let's define PR which also went global for various reasons). 

Thanks, everyone for taking up the torch and pushing it onward. It's amazing to "see you" all. I'm a proud mama blogger. 

I took the challenge here is my list: http://kristinesimpson.com/2012/07/26/20-things-to-do-before-i-die/

Love this!! You really have m thinking and composing MY list! Thx

Here's calling for @Kaarina Dillabough to join this challenge. 

Here's today's post from  @Jason Konopinski 

http://www.jasonkonopinski.com/2012/07/24/10-things-i-want-to-do-before-i-die/

I'm so excited! 

my blog link is: http://www.mymarketingcompass.com

A list of sorts:

Record, via video, my life for my kids.

Using a by the decade format, put together a collage of the things that I did, didn't do and wish I had done.

The places, people and things that I saw, met and engaged in. Read them my poetry. Sing them my songs. Tell them my favorite jokes. Let them see the man their Father became.

Got into blue water in a 20ft Flicka sailboat: it has been around the world, is a trusty vessel and much admired by any real blue water sailor. I've harboured this wish for a long time. Maybe in my 60's I will get to do it. Count on it too!

Visit France again. Ride the trains and just look at the scenery. Sit still on a street corner all day and watch the people. Travel along the Canal Midi. Major waterway down the middle of the country that gives you a view not often seen.  Visit the museum of the French Foreign Legion. Visit Alpe D'huez and be amazed at that climb for a cyclist.

Speaking only French and blending into a culture I am keenly associated with as an Irish Gaul.

Take Amtrack across the country with my wife and let her see the whole shebang from the comfort of a private cabin. All the while just talkin' and resting and reminiscing and thinking as the land rolls bye. Go from Chicago to Portland, down to L.A. tthen back to Chicago. Then down to Louisiana and across to Jacksonville Fla and up to New York.  The home via Cleveland. Takes about a month to do right. That would be sweet.

Note:

I have lived in Africa, Europe and North America. so a lot of things are already done. I've been to many countries, sailed upon many waters, and visited and tasted many cultures. These things on this list are my biggies. I do have others, but they are for another day...

O.K. Jayme.

I'll post it in a little bit.

How exciting! @ginidietrich took up the meme and today on @spinsucks is her 10 things. @Hajra  also shares her post today/yesterday joining @C_Pappas @cirquedumot . 

I see common themes in these posts and also in those who answered in comments. I will revisit this topic; you've all inspired me to think further on this!!  Thank you!

Ah! Now I see you. I hope you fill all the list with 'job done' and then some. Billy

Love #2, learning to blow glass is on my bucket list!

I can't bring myself to comment on this today, with what's happened in Aurora, Colorado. It feels irreverent, yet I realize that our "Bucket Lists" are even more relevant in moments like this.

I'm thinking about all those lives cut short in the blink of an eye.

Young people in general believe they have all the time in the world. Those of us who've lived long enough to realize that every moment is a gift to be cherished are privileged to have been given that awareness. Know what I mean? 

My #1 Bucket List item changed today, from living on the road in an RV to simply appreciating this moment, right here, right now. Just being grateful for life, and not taking it for granted.

I can help you with #'s 1 and 12, Jayme! ¡Pura vida!

Much of my list would run way too personal, but yeah - there are so many things I'd like to do. And it's interesting seeing everyone's similar interests. FWIW, but a few of mine:

- French would be my language of choice - because I'd love to live in France, or at least vacation in Paris for a month. I want the time to truly appreciate that city.

- Have some F&F Jonesing for an Alaskan cruise but I'm with you on wanting the Med, including Greek isles.

- Some sporting events are on my 'lottery' list - The Kentucky Derby; not into horse racing but it's the event itself that'd be a cool experience.

- Wine country. Make enough $$ to visit some great wine regions all over the world. South Africa would be the bomb.

- Become a better cook. It's all about time and the tools and the talent; still want to develop this skill.

- Learn. More about art and literature and history and all the things I still don't know. Which is basically everything.

Nice! My list will run way too long. I think beyond a hundred. I found a few things touching in your list, like never having to say good bye to parents. Tough. Some things in life are just too much to accept. 

Here's some tidbits from my list : write a book that becomes such a huge success that I never have to do anything again (more like a dream actually); travel the world, learn at least four languages (besides the three I actually know!)

I misread your list and saw 'Glass Bowler." Took me a moment to realize what had happened.

I want to see you ziplining in Costa Rica! But I'm concerned there are a couple of things on your list (never say goodbye to your parents) that you can't control. I also didn't know your fascination with rocks (OK, OK - colored stones).