Bucket list items to own: yours?

Sambient · Oct 9, 2009

Recent aquisition of an Ashbory bass made me realize I'd had it in my mind as a bucket list instrument.

The Kala U-Bass is definitely a bucket list instrument.

A sopranino.

An Eleuke.

Finding a 1962 Singer sewing machine in a style known as the Rocketeer at a flea market when I'd pretty much given up on ever having one: a coup!

I'd thought I wanted a Ford Mustang from the 1999-2004 era, but I've talked myself out of that desire. Mustangs can be useless in the snow.

Forgive my materialism. And go on, share yours.

salukulady · Oct 9, 2009

Tenor pan......aka steel drum. But alas, the price tag starts at a grand, so this bucket list item is on the long list.

sukie · Oct 9, 2009

salukulady said:
Tenor pan......aka steel drum. But alas, the price tag starts at a grand, so this bucket list item is on the long list.

one grand for a steel drum? who knew. they are great instruments, though. love the sound.

i really try not too want stuff. every time i want something, and get it, it leads to something else i just "have to have". but in truth, i lust after a mercedes station wagon!

salukulady · Oct 9, 2009

sukie said:
one grand for a steel drum? who knew. they are great instruments, though. love the sound.

i really try not too want stuff. every time i want something, and get it, it leads to something else i just "have to have". but in truth, i lust after a mercedes station wagon!

A grand, and that's not a top of the line shiny one. They also can not be played in the sun. When they get warm, they go out of tune and you have to take them to a tuner who charges $100 an hour to retune them. Not exactly a low maintenance instrument.

A Mercedes is not only a good car but a good investment. I bought a used 1980 diesel benz in 1982, sold it to my Dad in '97. He drove it for years, by that time it had 250 thousand miles on it. It still ran fine but he chose to put in a new engine, continued to drive it, and last year gave it to my niece and her family. It's a rock.

Sukie, if you're thinking about a benz being a frivolous purchase, it isn't. If you are the kind of person that will keep a car forever and take care of it, they are a wonderful investment.

sukie · Oct 9, 2009

salukulady said:
Sukie, if you're thinking about a benz being a frivolous purchase, it isn't. If you are the kind of person that will keep a car forever and take care of it, they are a wonderful investment.

in 2001 i bought a 1984 380 se. my god, it was a beauty. i loved that car. in 2003 it got an engine leak that cost more than the car was worth-- plus paul had a slk 230 by then. since the 380 was the "family" car, it had to go. i cried as the dealer drove it away. the only finer car is a rolls royce. they drive like a dream. if it wasn't for the snow and ice here......

see what i mean? materialism is a downfall for me. i always want more. so i try not to want.

Uncle-Taco · Oct 10, 2009

Another one of these (the one that got away):

Another one of these (the other one that got away):

A '59 Coupe DeVille

One of these (Evel Knievel stunt cycle--the one toy I could never score):

A Boston terrier

And maybe a red scooter. (The kind with a motor, not the kind you stand on and kick).

Ukulele Jim · Oct 10, 2009

Holy crap, I had one of those Evil Knievel toys! It was rad!

My bucket list ukulele has always been a 1930s Dobro ukulele with a moons & stars coverplate. There's only like 2 or 3 in existence. But I'm actually getting my wish -- Dave Means is making me a replica.

Citrus · Oct 11, 2009

this one I've thought a lot about because I have some kind of reverse UAS that makes me only want to buy one ukulele for the rest of my life, of course this is my dream uke that doesnt exist.
The body/color scheme one the one on the right

a completely ridiculously bawdy neck inlay com sa

Except it might not be a dragon, maybe an angel or beautiful woman or something

tenor uke with internal pick-up made of extra curly koa (though that may mean I cant get the body I previously mentioned) with a mahogany neck and the name of the uke (something I've been figuring pondering for a bit and no final thought yet, maybe "Cecilia", after the patron saint of music)

that and a banjo, I was supposed to get one last month but no money

seeso · Oct 11, 2009

A PK Ripper from the 80's.

A 1968 Pontiac GTO.

A National Resonator Ukulele.

An Australian Cattle Dog.

Susie A · Oct 12, 2009

Uncle-Taco said:
One of these (Evel Knievel stunt cycle--the one toy I could never score):

Here ya go!

clicky

Ukulele Jim · Oct 12, 2009

Seeso, you can't go wrong with either the PK Ripper or the Australian cattle dog. I've owned both and they rule.

Get the dog to ride the PKR and you win teh internet.

seeso · Oct 12, 2009

Ukulele Jim said:
Seeso, you can't go wrong with either the PK Ripper or the Australian cattle dog. I've owned both and they rule.

Get the dog to ride the PKR and you win teh internet.

Sweet. When I'm settled down in one home and I have a big enough yard for a dog, I shall get a Heeler. I've heard nothing but great things about them, but you have to keep them busy.

Hankthetank · Oct 12, 2009

seeso said:
Sweet. When I'm settled down in one home and I have a big enough yard for a dog, I shall get a Heeler. I've heard nothing but great things about them, but you have to keep them busy.

My puppy is half Aussie and he rules. Just a gentle and smart dog. Not to mention great coloring.

Sambient · Oct 13, 2009

'sfunny. When I started this thread I was going to include a breed of dog, but felt funny calling a dog a thing.
Plus, I'm still fickle. While I love my mutt and mutts in general, I want some smushy-faced thing. Can't decide though if that smushy faced canine should be a pug, a boston terrier, a bulldog.

LazyPancakes · Oct 13, 2009

hmm I'd say my top three bucket list items at this moment in time would have to be a

koaloha Sceptre Concert or tenor

A husky

and a ticket to hawaii

UkuLeLesReggAe · Oct 14, 2009

cattle dog aye seeso? seen 1 this morning, could of grabbed it for you

Sonseeker30 · Oct 14, 2009

My Bucket List would be:

- Kamaka or Kaniele (sp?) Tenor Ukes
- A family pack vacation back home (Hawaii) or to Disneyland/DisneyWorld
- To attend a workshop by Jake S. or Aldrine G.
- To have one of my children carry-on the legacy of music in my family
- A Les Paul Guitar
- A DJembe drum

Link · Oct 14, 2009

A Martin guitar. A nice classical. No ukes really.. I already have all the ones I've ever wanted thanks to the generosity of people on this forum and a uke maker from Alaska named Mike

. Life is good.

Uncle-Taco · Oct 15, 2009

Link said:
A Martin guitar. A nice classical. No ukes really.. I already have all the ones I've ever wanted thanks to the generosity of people on this forum and a uke maker from Alaska named Mike . Life is good.

Famous last words!

newt uke · Oct 15, 2009

@ salukulady, if you're looking for a steel drum, this guy has plans available for a DIY version: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LLhRtV1xKiM

As far as bucket list, I'd like to get an Ibis Mt. tandem bike.

For ukes, I'd settle for a Smeck Vita Uke.

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