I have always wanted to see the northern lights (aurora borealis), but have mostly given up on that. On the other hand, I also always wanted to go to China & was able to make that trip. it was absolutely amazing.

Hugs.

P.S. Tiller, as this is an "off-topic" post, it is considered good manners to start the subject with "OT". As in "OT Bucket List". Not criticizing, I swear, just wanted to let you know......

Nope. My life's pretty much how I like it. I'm not adventurous.
Just want some socialization, good food and to sleep well.
Guess I'm pretty content.

Nope my bucket has a hole in it...

Not me...I bet it has something to do with my age. I'm content with the life I've led and am leading daily. I like being comfortable with living a day at time without a bucket load of wishes. But come to think of it, I never was adventurous - I get all of my "adventure" from books, TV, computer, corner store, and an occassional road trip to the neighboring town - boring I'm sure!

My bucket list for today is to clean the bathroom. My bucket is more like a pail (smile).

The fact that your bucket list is almost done, means you're accomplishing what's significant for you. That sounds great! What was the most challenging?

For my bucket list, I would love to visit Alaska and the Panama Canal. Since I am so SOB, I realize that my travel is limited, so, I just look at the reality shows that originate from Alaska and Panama and dream about traveling to those places.

I've also always wanted to see the northern lights. I don't live far enough north to be able to see them regularly, but I always hope they'll be visible in the northern US so I receive notifications from Aurora Borealis Notifications. They have a great web site and there are always pictures from others who have seen the northern lights.
http://auroranotify.com/2016/01/11/auroras-tonight-in-northern-europe/#comments

CaitsMom: an opportunity to see the aurora borealis (as long as you dont mind seeing only the red portion) is not impossible even from Alabama, as long as you can find a very dark place within a few miles from where you live. Small faint displays are visible a few times a year even in the deep south, and larger displays every few years.

The key is an extreme dark location and knowing when to look. Check out the following website

http://www.spaceweather.com/

They publish the current auroral oval and you can check to see if it grows large enough to be seen in your area. One can even subscribe to a service to be text or phoned when it will appear in your area but at $5 a month that is likely over-kill. In your case just checking into the website every couple of days should be enough.

Ha.

Should have checked before I posted.

Thanks, guys!

I have seen the Southern Lights, although not as spectacular but still amazing. At the same time i would love to spend a couple of nights out the bush and watch the heavens......the stars are so bright here with the Southern Cross so close, it is amazing..

BUT im not sure if i will get the chance unless we rent a cabin for a week or so but it can be expensive unless you share with a few friends....unfortunately most have jobs so holiday periods are the only option, which means holiday rates,,,,cannot take a trick lol..

I was in New Zealand for a few weeks. Having dealt with the RAF I was prepared for everyone to have the wrong name for everything, but then to discover they had the sky wrong too was a bit startling at first glance.

[Word to the wise: Never accidently call them Aussies.]
Smile

No they lost that privilege when they cut the rope allowing them to drift off into the big blue unknown....glad they dropped anchor or they would have gone over the edge....

funny, i had never heard of a bucket list so a few years ago my kids had me watch the movie.
I tried making one and i don't know if I ever could finish it because there is always something new to add LOL
---for instance the northern lights would be cool.
some things on my bucket list I won't be able to do "in person" not only for health reasons, but financial. So I do love the internet & documentaries of other places on TV. I can go there in the comfort of my recliner ;)

It's interesting that some of you have the northern/southern lights on your bucket list. I vote for viewing them as being worth your effort - they take over the whole "universe" so you could even just sit on a patio. I lived in Minnesota for many years and had the awe-inspiring privilege of viewing the northern lights on a fairly regular basis. There is no comparison that I can think of.

I saw them from a few hours south of the B.C. Alaska border. I was there about 6 months working in a pulp mill just outside of a small city called Prince Rupert. If the conditions are right they absolutely blaze but can be seen most any clear night from that vantage point.