Bucket List

As it is Dad's birthday week, we thought it would be fitting for him to write a bucket list (being a year closer to death, and all that). For anyone who doesn't know,  a bucket list is where you compile a list of things you would like to do before you die. Yes we know, he isn't that old, but sometimes it's nice to look at the things you would like to achieve and to decide whether you're just waiting for the best opportunity, or if you're actually just putting them off. So as we're all about sharing positivity this week, we thought it'd be a nice idea for Dad to reflect on his 49 years of life and consider his long term goals. Something to continue the happy vibes - or so we thought. Here's his list so you can see what we mean.

       DAD'S BUCKET LIST

1. Have £58 million, keep £2 million and donate the rest to good causes (sweet, and unrealistic, but why?).
2. Buy two streets and set them up as affordable housing (probably just thinking how we will most likely be living with him for the next few years).
3. Tackle the corruption and bulls*** that goes on in the UK (students paying thousands every year for university to come out and not have a job).
4. Learn to thatch a roof (a skill that he says will never die out as it's part of our history).
5. Learn the ins and outs of pottery (our parents' relationship is the scene around the potters wheel from the movie Ghost).
6. Buy the biggest and ugliest car (just to piss Jeremy Clarkson off, but it will be hydrogen powered). 
7. Get a Harley Davidson or a Moto Guzzi California (he's always actually wanted one of these. Every year when we request a Christmas list, these are the only answers we get).
8. Move to a warm European country (if they'll have him).
9. Jump on a horse and go to the shop (yes, we're not kidding, that came out of his mouth).
10. Understand why you can't replace windows without telling planning (he does make a good point).
11. Buy the highest powered vacuum (Europe shouldn't dictate what powered vacuum he can have!).
12. Understand why I have to store my rubbish for two weeks (another good point, it's disgusting).
13. Try a cruise (just to see what it's like).
14. Travel to see different countries (anywhere but here).
15. Experience being a ranch hand (...).