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She Left Me With Shards of Glass... and Bucket List Craziness...ðŸ˜Ū❗  

Paulxx001 66M
8702 posts
3/16/2021 10:28 am

Last Read:
4/3/2021 7:55 am

She Left Me With Shards of Glass... and Bucket List Craziness...ðŸ˜Ū❗

Throughout my life, I've been casually crossing things off a list. These days, my targets are modest, NOT from having done it ALL, but because I'm comfortable. Yet, once in a while, I'm surprised when a thought consumes me, one that sneaks into my bucket list. It all began a couple of Saturdays ago.

I'd pulled an all-nighter, binge-watching 'Schitt's Creek'. Breakfast turned out to be dinner: I craved an old-fashioned meatloaf with mashed potatoes, maple roasted carrots, a cucumber salad and — of course — garlic bread au gratin. The meal was delicious, but the cleanup (I don't own a dishwasher), required a commitment too tangled for my tired brain. I left everything where it was, piled up on the counters, next to my two sinks.

And THAT'S when things went off the rails. A lazy 'laissez faire' attitude conspired with apathy, then bloomed into an idea that moulded a plan — and shaped this question.

'Can I use EVERY single knife, spoon, fork, plate, cup and bowl that I own, without washing ANYTHING — for the next two weeks?'

I mean, what's the point of keeping all this stuff clogging my cupboards if I'm never going to use it? My NEW bucket list pin had materialized. The only rule in this challenge was — the sinks could NOT be used for stacking. One needs some minimum standards.

Back when I was married and the lived at home, we'd regularly entertain a dozen people or more. Yes, we passed out paper plates for the BBQs we blazed, but on other occasions — the dinnerware and silver cutlery came out. My crammed cupboards were undoubtedly jonesing for that long-gone crowd; I imagined them pulsing, eager to please and be touched, once again.

Picture what my kitchen looked like after week one. I almost gave up, but I persevered because — I'm not a quitter. By week two, everything was piled precariously high, and I'd already had a miss-hap with (I forgot I had any) a glass plate.

I understand now why my ex-wife left those fuckers for me. Ever break one of them? You're picking shards and slivers of glass off your floors for days, and I expect... weeks.

This past Saturday, I'd finally used my last bowl. By noon, I looked into my bare cupboards and drawers and at the horrific mess in my kitchen and confirmed — my goal had been reached.

I had a satisfied smirk on my face as I surveyed the carnage. Then I realized — I'd have to start cleaning up all that crap. It wouldn't be an easy task. Pre-soaking in hot water was compulsory, and so was double washing. I lost track of all the hours it took, but eventually, I got the job done. My kitchen is sparkling clean and looks great. And, I discovered some new favourite bowls and plates.

Will I ever try this again? Never! I can hear some of you suggesting I get a life. Point taken. I could probably target other items on my bucket list, but you know, walking the Great Wall of China doesn't interest me anymore. Have I somehow morphed into a venerable, forgetful and boring homebody?
Ugh!

I've been drinking a coffee while writing. Hang on a sec; I'm going to wash the mug....

... I'll be right back.

...............................
*Addendum: I should have opened this question up to items on your 'sexual bucket list'. I've had a couple of<b> threesomes </font></b>— so I've ticked THOSE off.
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Paulxx001 66M
22642 posts
3/16/2021 10:30 am

Bucket list items – what have you got to share that you've either accomplished or still want to do? ðŸĪ”

My list included many travels, but as I sit here today, I think I'm OK where I am.
I've travelled enough, and I like the familiar feel of my bed sheets every night. I seem to have lost interest in the miles.ðŸ˜ķ


Paulxx001 66M
22642 posts
3/16/2021 10:31 am

Bucket list item? ðŸĪ”
I got my sky diving license, and I'm TERRIFIED of heights. I don't think anything beats the fear of jumping out of planes at ten thousand feet. Scared the shit out of me yet, what thrills. ðŸ˜Ū❗


PonyGirl1965 58F
22090 posts
3/16/2021 10:36 am

I can see myself trying your challenge, LOL. It's fun to have goals.
I don't really have a bucket list anymore. I always wanted t spend time exploring Europe. Times and politics have changed and I'm not sure anymore. After this most recent trip, I'm rethinking traveling anywhere for any reason, LOL. It's exhausting. And I'm out of practice.


Paulxx001 replies on 3/16/2021 5:31 pm:
I blew a chance ta ask u about your 'erotic bucket list'. Feel free to share.😎

smartasswoman 66F  
35813 posts
3/16/2021 12:55 pm

That is an amazing story. Thank god I have a dishwasher!

A lot of my bucket list was travel, but like you, I am starting to reconsider. Places I've checked off include Barcelona (Sagrada Familia in particular), Iguazu Falls, Torres del Paine park in Chile, Athens, Lake Bled in Slovenia.

I always wanted to do a river cruise through central Europe and in fact had a trip scheduled for fall 2020, which of course I canceled. Now I think it'll be a long time before being on a ship sounds appealing again.


Paulxx001 replies on 3/16/2021 5:34 pm:
What about that other list? That one with sex involved? I've been part of a threesome, but I can think of a few other things I'd put there. You? I shoulda STARTED with that Q. lol 😂

Paulxx001 replies on 3/28/2021 4:46 am:
I forgot to ask:Amazing story', as in — 'THAT'S unbelievable? Or' THAT'S unbelievably stupid? Or both? ðŸĪ” It probably was... stupid, that is.
I've been having a spat of bad luck around my kitchen these days. Last Monday, I almost set the house on fire due to my carelessness.
And this, after 30 fricken years here.
Am I getting old?
'Amazing' would have been if you were here, to watch that train wreck unfold.😎🍷🍷❗

superbjversion2 68F  
24388 posts
3/16/2021 1:25 pm

I don't have a bucket list per se but there are so many wonderful things in this world...in this continent...in this country that I would love to see. If I had to name one - a TransCanadian railroad trip.

Before I had a dishwasher, I only did dishes when I ran out of forks but I always rinsed things so nothing got dried on.

Opportunity may knock only once, but temptation bangs on the door forever!


Paulxx001 replies on 3/16/2021 5:36 pm:
I blew this post. I forgot to ask people about their 'Erotic Bucket List'. Damn... I'm sure you would have a few to share? 😎❗❗

superbjversion2 68F  
24388 posts
3/16/2021 1:26 pm

    Quoting  :

I went hot air ballooning once...in spite of being afraid of heights ... it was awesome. Move that to the top of your list!

Opportunity may knock only once, but temptation bangs on the door forever!


hippiechick1967 60F  
13154 posts
3/16/2021 4:04 pm

I haven't traveled much - just down the eastern seaboard of the US, Cancun, and Texas. I want to see the Roman Colosseum, the Parthenon, Stonehenge, Pompeii, and an Irish Castle. I'd like to see Newfoundland and New Zealand.
Hm, I seem to have a bucket-LOADER list.

Elevate me...


Paulxx001 replies on 3/16/2021 5:38 pm:
I'm backtracking to apologize. I should have asked people for their 'Erotic To-do' lists.lol
Never too late to open THAT discussion, is it? ðŸĪ” ðŸ”Ĩ

secret_lade 49F
9227 posts
3/16/2021 4:23 pm

I would like to see the Grand Canyon... And Mount Rushmore.... And sip umbrella drinks on a white sand beach in a tropical resort somewhere....


Paulxx001 replies on 3/16/2021 5:43 pm:
What about that list where sex is involved?
Anything on THAT sheet of paper? ðŸĪ”

Paulxx001 66M
22642 posts
3/16/2021 4:32 pm

    Quoting PonyGirl1965:
    I can see myself trying your challenge, LOL. It's fun to have goals.
    I don't really have a bucket list anymore. I always wanted t spend time exploring Europe. Times and politics have changed and I'm not sure anymore. After this most recent trip, I'm rethinking traveling anywhere for any reason, LOL. It's exhausting. And I'm out of practice.
True about challenges! Although, perhaps I should get a PRACTICAL one.
So true about travel; ya need to stay in practise. lol 😂
I recall when I used to do a lot, it would take me a couple of trips to get the hang of it again.
Your last voyage sounded like fun, no? ðŸĪ” ❗❗😎


Paulxx001 66M
22642 posts
3/16/2021 4:34 pm

    Quoting  :

So ya like heights, do ya? lol 😂
Bring your own parachute on that balloon ride — they don't provide any.
Eee... 😊 ❗❗😎


Paulxx001 66M
22642 posts
3/16/2021 4:39 pm

    Quoting smartasswoman:
    That is an amazing story. Thank god I have a dishwasher!

    A lot of my bucket list was travel, but like you, I am starting to reconsider. Places I've checked off include Barcelona (Sagrada Familia in particular), Iguazu Falls, Torres del Paine park in Chile, Athens, Lake Bled in Slovenia.

    I always wanted to do a river cruise through central Europe and in fact had a trip scheduled for fall 2020, which of course I canceled. Now I think it'll be a long time before being on a ship sounds appealing again.
Amazing, is NOT the word; 'I can't believe I'm doing this shit' would be more appropriate. lol 😂

So you've been around; sounds like fun. That boat cruise (I hear) is fun. Yep, things have changed a bit. But hey.... you've got your knitting projects, right? I'm sure you can think of something wild! 👍

If I had a dishwasher, THIS horror story never would have materialized. lol 😂 ❗❗😎


Paulxx001 66M
22642 posts
3/16/2021 4:41 pm

    Quoting superbjversion2:
    I don't have a bucket list per se but there are so many wonderful things in this world...in this continent...in this country that I would love to see. If I had to name one - a TransCanadian railroad trip.

    Before I had a dishwasher, I only did dishes when I ran out of forks but I always rinsed things so nothing got dried on.
I'm back to my regular routine; diligently washing dishes after ALMOST every meal. lol 😂 ðŸ˜Ū

Yep, I've heard a lot of great things about that rail trip. Ya think ya might try it? Looks like a wild and beautiful voyage! 👍 😊


Paulxx001 66M
22642 posts
3/16/2021 4:43 pm

    Quoting superbjversion2:
    I went hot air ballooning once...in spite of being afraid of heights ... it was awesome. Move that to the top of your list!
Ya know, I've thought about THAT one. They don't supply chutes, in case of... ugh. Then again, would it even matter?
Yep, I've gotta put THAT into the mix.
Where dja fly to? ðŸĪ” ❗❗


Paulxx001 66M
22642 posts
3/16/2021 4:50 pm

    Quoting hippiechick1967:
    I haven't traveled much - just down the eastern seaboard of the US, Cancun, and Texas. I want to see the Roman Colosseum, the Parthenon, Stonehenge, Pompeii, and an Irish Castle. I'd like to see Newfoundland and New Zealand.
    Hm, I seem to have a bucket-LOADER list.
Wow! THOSE, are all great destinations! And many of them appear on my list as well! I hope things clear up, so you can fit at least some of those adventures in there!
The key is — finding the right travel buddy.
Have ya started looking yet? ðŸĪ” ❗❗🍷🍷😎


flannel_light 61F
4586 posts
3/16/2021 4:55 pm

I have a bucket list and some things have been crossed of and there are some I still would like to do. Like Zip Lining

The Light is shinning and she is lonely and waiting in the darkness.


Paulxx001 66M
22642 posts
3/16/2021 4:55 pm

    Quoting secret_lade:
    I would like to see the Grand Canyon... And Mount Rushmore.... And sip umbrella drinks on a white sand beach in a tropical resort somewhere....
Ooo... Those, are all great plans.
Wouldn't it be great to have unlimited means and time to do those?

Or at least, ONE of those. Hmmm... tough choice. Like I've mentioned, ya need a good travel buddy. Start the small talk at places where people volunteer; THEY, usually have jobs already. 😊
Good luck, ❗❗😎


mc_justmc 63M

3/16/2021 4:57 pm

My cabinets are empty, only because the "people" that live with me have zero respect for my things.


Paulxx001 66M
22642 posts
3/16/2021 5:19 pm

    Quoting flannel_light:
    I have a bucket list and some things have been crossed of and there are some I still would like to do. Like Zip Lining
Ooo.. That's a good one.
I shoulda taken THIS thin in another direction and asked people what their Erotic Bucket List includes? ðŸĪ” ❗❗😎


Paulxx001 66M
22642 posts
3/16/2021 5:23 pm

    Quoting mc_justmc:
    My cabinets are empty, only because the "people" that live with me have zero respect for my things.
Is it too late to train those peeps? ðŸĪ”
I should have leaned this Q into the EROTIC category. R there items on THAT list that still need to be done? ðŸĪ”
I've had a couple of threesomes that, uhm... I've been impressed with. ❗❗😎
Yep...


TicklePlease 56F  
13851 posts
3/16/2021 6:31 pm

Jiminy Cricket, I am NEVER going skydiving nude. Those tits are frightening!

I'd like to have sex on a train... not necessarily the TransCanadian train either... any train with a sleeping car/room will do. That's the top of the bucketlist right now.


Paulxx001 66M
22642 posts
3/16/2021 8:12 pm

    Quoting TicklePlease:
    Jiminy Cricket, I am NEVER going skydiving nude. Those tits are frightening!

    I'd like to have sex on a train... not necessarily the TransCanadian train either... any train with a sleeping car/room will do. That's the top of the bucketlist right now.
Naked skydiving? Nope — can't see THAT as being fun. Especially since I know how the wind blows way up there! lol 😂

Trains, huh? That is such a romantic goal and one born of Bond movies? ðŸĪ” lol 😂
Yep... I can feel the rhythm of the tracks adding something to the event! Good one!
And thanks for shifting the theme. I should have added THAT option from the start. lol 😂 🍷🍷😎❗❗


smartasswoman 66F  
35813 posts
3/16/2021 8:41 pm

>>What about that other list? That one with sex involved? I've been part of a threesome, but I can think of a few other things I'd put there. You? I shoulda STARTED with that Q. lol 😂

During my wild years quite a few things got ticked off, lol. I was in a few threesomes, I went to one swinger party (overrated), I've been to a huge outdoor bdsm party that was held at a nudist resort. I never did achieve a threesome with two men. I don't think it's going to happen at this point. As I've been known to say, it's hard enough finding ONE guy I'm interested in being intimate with, let alone two at the same time who are comfortable with each other.


Paulxx001 66M
22642 posts
3/16/2021 8:56 pm

    Quoting smartasswoman:
    >>What about that other list? That one with sex involved? I've been part of a threesome, but I can think of a few other things I'd put there. You? I shoulda STARTED with that Q. lol 😂

    During my wild years quite a few things got ticked off, lol. I was in a few threesomes, I went to one swinger party (overrated), I've been to a huge outdoor bdsm party that was held at a nudist resort. I never did achieve a threesome with two men. I don't think it's going to happen at this point. As I've been known to say, it's hard enough finding ONE guy I'm interested in being intimate with, let alone two at the same time who are comfortable with each other.
Wow... lol 😂 I'm a neophyte compared to you. That thing with the outdoor BDSM party sounds reeeleee intriguing. Hmmm...

I've had 2 types of threesomes but I wasn't a fan of another rooster in the same bed. Ya think your chances of finding 2 men are slim? ðŸĪ” I don't know about that.
Start with one... and see how it goes. Unless he's like me and LOCKS the door. lol 😂 ðŸ˜Ū ❗❗😎


Paulxx001 66M
22642 posts
3/17/2021 7:14 am

    Quoting  :

You're better than me. I don't think I'd be able to concentrate! 👍 😊
Good ones. Keep us posted with a story!
I'd be scribbling all over the place... lol 😂 ❗❗😎🍷🍷
Have a great green day! 🍀


backpocket13 50M
9007 posts
3/18/2021 11:22 am

Hey Paul,
........Cleanliness is Next to Godliness,........Needless to say, My life is a Mess!..........
Sinfully Yours, backpocket13


hippiechick1967 60F  
13154 posts
3/18/2021 3:40 pm

    Quoting Paulxx001:
    Wow! THOSE, are all great destinations! And many of them appear on my list as well! I hope things clear up, so you can fit at least some of those adventures in there!
    The key is — finding the right travel buddy.
    Have ya started looking yet? ðŸĪ” ❗❗🍷🍷😎
I'm looking, dude, I'm looking.
I'd go alone but all the rooms are booked double occupancy
so I'd have to pay double for everything.
I need to find a lover to go with.

The way things are these days with the pandemic and political unrest, I would be happy with a big-ass motorhome and a trip across the country!

Elevate me...


Paulxx001 66M
22642 posts
3/18/2021 5:46 pm

    Quoting backpocket13:
    Hey Paul,
    ........Cleanliness is Next to Godliness,........Needless to say, My life is a Mess!..........
    Sinfully Yours, backpocket13
I hear EXACTLY what you're saying. It's about taking small bites outta that huge chunk of stuff — so it becomes manageable.
Yep... I get it. ðŸĪ” Good luck ðŸĪž! 😎


Paulxx001 66M
22642 posts
3/18/2021 5:48 pm

    Quoting hippiechick1967:
    I'm looking, dude, I'm looking.
    I'd go alone but all the rooms are booked double occupancy
    so I'd have to pay double for everything.
    I need to find a lover to go with.

    The way things are these days with the pandemic and political unrest, I would be happy with a big-ass motorhome and a trip across the country!
I've seen so many movies where motorhome mayhem prevailed. Lol 😂
Sounds like a blast. Good luck with your search for a suitable partner in crime.
An ad on face *book? ðŸĪ” 😎❗❗


scoupe42 60M

3/20/2021 8:54 am

Morning, my bucket list would be something safe, with me and my paranoid ass. I know about dirty dishes and a dirty home. I got in a funk, my house was bad. But as I chip away with it, one day every room would be clean! Another good post, my friend. Keep them coming.


Paulxx001 66M
22642 posts
3/21/2021 1:46 am

    Quoting scoupe42:
    Morning, my bucket list would be something safe, with me and my paranoid ass. I know about dirty dishes and a dirty home. I got in a funk, my house was bad. But as I chip away with it, one day every room would be clean! Another good post, my friend. Keep them coming.
Nothing wrong with safe! 👍
Good luck with your house ; room by room and chunk by chunk. Go for it! ❗❗😎


agelesssexylegs 80F
1145 posts
3/27/2021 1:47 am

Sorry i cannot do your challenge even if i tried as i have such a lovely cleaner who comes in every day and cleans up the mess i have made,sometimes i wonder if she thinks i do this on purpose so i can get my money's worth especially in my dressing room/walk in wardrobe figuring out what outfit i going to wear,the shoes,bras,thongs,skirts,tops and dresses all over the place its just lucky once i dressed i do not go back in there with every item a danger hazard of tripping over and falling,same as my dressing table full of opened beauty products but after she been it is as though i never been in there before,she is a gem


Paulxx001 66M
22642 posts
3/27/2021 9:27 pm

    Quoting agelesssexylegs:
    Sorry i cannot do your challenge even if i tried as i have such a lovely cleaner who comes in every day and cleans up the mess i have made,sometimes i wonder if she thinks i do this on purpose so i can get my money's worth especially in my dressing room/walk in wardrobe figuring out what outfit i going to wear,the shoes,bras,thongs,skirts,tops and dresses all over the place its just lucky once i dressed i do not go back in there with every item a danger hazard of tripping over and falling,same as my dressing table full of opened beauty products but after she been it is as though i never been in there before,she is a gem
You've got a cleaner? ðŸĪ”
Now I could have used one of THOSE!
Sounds like you're taking full use of her. Good for you! 👍 ❗❗
Hey... drop by any time. 🍷🍷😎


smartasswoman 66F  
35813 posts
3/28/2021 10:39 am

>> I forgot to ask:Amazing story', as in — 'THAT'S unbelievable? Or' THAT'S unbelievably stupid? Or both? ðŸĪ” It probably was... stupid, that is.

To be honest, my first reaction was 'WTF'. "Amazing" seemed like the perfect tactful, ambiguous word to describe the situation. I did well, don't you think?


Paulxx001 replies on 3/28/2021 4:06 pm:
You always do well. It was a lazy ache that got outta control and turned into an epic fail that I flipped into a tale.
What do I think?

I think if lived closer, I'd think (seriously) of buying a set of expensive sweat wicking, biking shorts.❗

You're funny! 👍 ðŸŒđ🍷🍷😎

Paulxx001 replies on 3/28/2021 4:08 pm:
Yeah, yeah... i messed up with that first dusty reply. lol 😂 I should pay attention. I'll get it one day. ❗

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