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Have you ever had a once in a lifetime experience?

qualitygal — Mon, 20 Apr 2020 09:40:47 GMT

I've never been to the olympics... or in any

I've never ridden a bull at a rodeo... but I have been to a rodeo before

I've never climbed a mountain or one of those straight up the side rocks...

That sort of thing........have you ever had a (probably) once in a lifetime experience?

How about jumping out of a plane?

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Alter Ego — Mon, 20 Apr 2020 10:22:40 GMT

I jumped out of a plane once 20+ years ago (tandem jump, so someone was attached to my back). Paid extra for video of the jump...which only showed me landing on the ground. Later saw someone else’s tape and it showed everything from when she stepped out of the plane until ripcord and then landing.

The exciting part was the free fall; this may sound crazy, but I remember being a little bored after pulling the ripcord and floating for I don’t remember how many minutes. Like a kid in the car “are we there yet.” I suppose it could have been due to a drop in adrenaline.

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godi — Mon, 20 Apr 2020 11:29:15 GMT

I did jump from a plane in the 1980s it was horrible. Not a great memory. I was scared out of my mind.
On a trip out west my DH and I went to a dude ranch to tour and learn the daily routines. When we arrived they stopped the tour bus and said to watch they were bringing the horses down from the back pastures. It was amazing something I will never forget. The pounding of the hoofs and the cowboys all the horses and it was just a powerful moment. My DH said they set this up but I don't care it is something I will never forget.

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Peaches McPhee — Mon, 20 Apr 2020 11:45:22 GMT

When I travel i often think, I'll never be here again, when seeing or doing something for the first (and last time). So yes.

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gellen — Mon, 20 Apr 2020 11:51:28 GMT

When I was in Sydney Australia many years ago I climbed the Sydney Harbor Bridge on a tour excursion. Sure you could not get me to do it now!

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Harpa — Mon, 20 Apr 2020 12:07:17 GMT

Yes, I got to experience Watkins Glen International in a 333 sp (sports prototype) as a passenger. Of course, the car was not built for passengers....

We reached 198 down the front straight! We used the full course (not the short course used by Nascar). Driving around the inner loop was a heartbeat. My driver kept asking me (through hand signs) if I was okay. I was! It was quite thrilling!

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Chicagosuburbangirl — Mon, 20 Apr 2020 12:18:39 GMT

I saw a weeping icon our Our Blessed Mother at an Orthodox Church in Chicago in the early 90's with my parents.

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Travone — Mon, 20 Apr 2020 12:25:17 GMT

I've been lucky to have a bunch of once in a lifetime experiences, but I think that is because I tend to not be afraid to try things. Some that come to mind

Skydiving

Climbing the Great Wall of China

Climbing to the top chamber of the Great Pyramid

Treking through the Amazon Jungle

Going down into a salt mine under one of the Great Lakes

Seeing the Berlin Wall and going into Communists countries

Hot air ballooning in Africa

So many more. I've been blessed. Thanks to the OP for starting this thread. I think it will remind many of us how truly blessed we are.

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kaydee50 — Mon, 20 Apr 2020 12:30:28 GMT

@Peaches McPhee Yes! On our many travels one of our favorite sayings is:

There's a first time and there's a last time and sometimes they are the same!

Have had countless once in a lifetime experiences--LOL!!!

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Shanus — Mon, 20 Apr 2020 12:58:07 GMT

When I was pregnant 48 years ago, they didn't have ultrasound. My DIL invited us to come to VA to be in the room for the ultrasound of our first grandchild. I have never been so speechless watching my granddaughter's heart beating, her tiny hands and feet as she moved. It was an experience I'll never forget. I cried tears of joy for days.

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Tribesters — Mon, 20 Apr 2020 13:02:00 GMT

@qualitygal

A few years ago I got to throw out the first pitch at a Cleveland Indians game. I've gone to games there for years but this was my first time on the field.

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LizzieInSRQ — Mon, 20 Apr 2020 13:15:04 GMT

I got free conert tickets from my boss who was getting divorced ( tickets originally for his wife) Tickets turned out to be for my ultimate favorite band The Rolling Stones , 4th Row in the No Security Tour. I cried when i saw where my seat was. It also meant there was no security in my area and a stage that had a runway down the middle. I merely took two steps over and got to touch Keith Richard's skull ring as they made their way down the runway to sing Gimme Shelter..

I will....never...forget that moment....ever..

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MalteseMomma — Mon, 20 Apr 2020 13:18:02 GMT

One of mine was on my trip to the Holy Land.

I actually walked in the sand that Jesus walked in.

Although I did not appreciate it as much while I was actually there as I do now.

Walking ,over the sand in Jesus footsteps , many yrs later is the BIGEST once in a lifetime experience I will ever have..........

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LizzieInSRQ — Mon, 20 Apr 2020 13:16:29 GMT

I love this thread thank you @qualitygal .

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DecorDiva — Mon, 20 Apr 2020 13:27:32 GMT

@LizzieInSRQ wrote:
I got free conert tickets from my boss who was getting divorced ( tickets originally for his wife) Tickets turned out to be for my ultimate favorite band The Rolling Stones , 4th Row in the No Security Tour. I cried when i saw where my seat was. It also meant there was no security in my area and a stage that had a runway down the middle. I merely took two steps over and got to touch Keith Richard's skull ring as they made their way down the runway to sing Gimme Shelter..

I will....never...forget that moment....ever..

@LizzieInSRQ - My favorite band and my favorite song. Having seen the Stones many times, I can totally relate to your experience. How lucky were you?

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LindaSal — Mon, 20 Apr 2020 13:40:00 GMT

I am fortunate to have done a lot of traveling and probably have many once in a lifetime experiences but the one that always comes to mind is a couple of years ago. We visited Denali national park, did a five mile hike up a mountain and sat up there and watched as the clouds parted and we saw the top of Denali Mountain! (aka Mt. McKinley) What an experience as the very top is only visible 30% of the time, while under cloud cover the other 70%.

@LizzieInSRQ @DecorDiva I have seen the Rolling Stones 13 times in my life and have to agree , awesome experience everytime!

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Bhvbum — Mon, 20 Apr 2020 14:03:00 GMT

Many fantastic experiences, trips. First time I flew in an airplane, trips to Europe, NYCity, San Francisco, Mendocino etc.

Also the funerals of my parents, husband.

All are lifetime experiences.

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hckynut — Mon, 20 Apr 2020 14:34:47 GMT

Yes!

hckynut

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Alison Wonderland — Mon, 20 Apr 2020 14:55:56 GMT

I won a national essay contest in high school. It included a cash prize and a trip to Washington, DC, where I was honored at the National Press Club and got to meet Helen Thomas. Helen was in the White House Press Corps and covered the administrations of 10 US presidents. Her press credentials are in the National Museum of History. She retired in 2010 and died in 2013 and I'm grateful I got to spend some time with her.

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deepwaterdotter — Mon, 20 Apr 2020 15:08:18 GMT

If I live through this pandemic, I hope it is "a once in a lifetime experience". On a positive note, being married to a wonderful man for the past 25 years.