My Own Personal "Bucket List"

I chose Overflight as today's fractal because it reminds me of a balloon in the air. You'll have to read the post to see why that is important.
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Recently I've discovered I'm becoming more concerned about my own mortality. I realize that my life will end in a (relatively) short time so I need to start getting to the business of what I want to do before I finally "kick the bucket". I mentioned in my last post that I wanted to see Spamalot (which I did) so now--here is the rest of my list (which may or may not change).
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O1) SEE A BROADWAY SHOW ON BROADWAY: there's nothing like the experience of seeing a Broadway-style musical on the Great White Way (or so I've been told). It doesn't really matter what I see as long as I see SOMETHING. The list is in no particular order.
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And while I'm on the subject of Broadway here's something else I'd like to do that's related... 02) SEE MAMA MIA: I've been wanting to see this show for YEARS but circumstances have always conspired against me. (Either I had no money when the show came to town or I was out of town when a company came close to me.) I liked the movie (in spite of Pierce Brosnan's vocal stylings) but it just ain't the same as seeing the show on stage.
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03) TAKE AN ALASKA CRUISE: I've always found cruising to be a great way to travel and I think a cruise to Alaska woudl be a great way to see the state.
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04) SEE FALL FOLIAGE IN NEW ENGLAND: I've always been entranced by the rolling hills of New England covered in red, orange and gold. I'd really like to see that for myself.
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05) VISIT NEW ZEALAND: the photos look spectacular and my half-Niece Audrey lives there. There's nothing like a resident to give you an insider's tour. Her husband sounds like a pretty awesome dude and I'd like to meet him at some point.
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06) TAKE A HOT AIR BALLOON RIDE: just something I think would be cool to do--and since we live near Temecula (which has a lot of hot-air balloon companies) I actually have a pretty good chance of making this happen sooner rather than later.
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07) VISIT A CORN MAZE: it's just dumb but I want to do it. Dunno why.
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08) SKYDIVE: I've always wanted to do it since I was a kid. Of course I'd probably chicken out if/when I got the opportunity but I still want to do it.
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09) SEE BRYCE, ZION and MONUMENT VALLEY: because they are so beautiful.
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10) SWIM WITH DOLPHINS: what more needs be said?
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11) GET MY NOVEL PUBLISHED: OK, first I have to write one but still...
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12) VISIT IRELAND: I'm a self-confessed "transnational". I may have been born half-French but deep down in my heart I've always been an Irishman. Yes, I'm coming out of the ethnic closet and saying loud and proud--I'm Galic! That's why I need to visit the "auld sod" once before I die.
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13) ADOPT A MASTIFF: not that Robyn would ever let me do that but it's on the list.
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14) TAKE A TRAIN THROUGH THE CANADIAN ROCKIES because I like trains and it would be a beautiful trip. And while I'm on the subject of trains... 15) RIDE THE SILVERTON-DURANGO RAILROAD at least one way--probably only one way.)
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15) RECORD AN ALBUM. If I'm going to do this I really need to get to it before my voice deteriorates any further.
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16) RE-CONSTRUCT ALL THE "URBAN-ASSAULT CAROLS" I WROTE: maybe these parodies weren't all that good but I enjoyed writing them--and folks seem to enjoy them. Somehow they got lost and I need to find/re-write them.
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17) LEARN TO BALLROOM DANCE: I love to dance but I suck at it. Besudes, it's great exercise! All I really need to do is persuade Robyn to do it with me.
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18) SEE MARY-CHAPIN CARPENTER IN CONCERT: dunno why I love her so much but I do. I think seeing her live--especially in a small venue--would be really cool.
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19) SEE THE ROSE PARADE IN PERSON: I can't remember a year when I haven't NOT watched the Tournament of Roses Parade from start to finish. Just once I'd like to see the event live and in person.
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20) BE SHOT BY A JEALOUS HUSBAND ON MY 100th BIRTHDAY. What better way is there to shuffle off this mortal coil?
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-nuff said.