Things you do every year

[Uncle Leo]

After York races last week, I was chatting with an Irish bloke on the way back to the train station. He was saying that him and his mates always came to this particular festival - in fact they hadn't missed a Ladies' Day for 22 years.

Pretty impressive I thought, especially as they come over from Co Galway every time. I'm a long way from a 22 year streak, but do have a couple of annual traditions going. My wife and I always go to Tingle Creek Day at Sandown Park (seven years and counting) and this weekend will be my fourth consecutive visit to the Rugby League Challenge Cup Final.

So, are there any 'must do' annual events in your calendar?

 

[Mad Cyril]

I used to go to every LDV vans final.

 

[Uncle Leo]

I used to go to every LDV vans final.

Hopefully you will start again next year.

 

[chadded]

So, are there any 'must do' annual events in your calendar?

I used to shag a fat bird once a year. Does that count?

 

[Gremlin]

Once a day each year I gorge myself on roast turkey, mince pies and port. Usually try to do it towards the end of December

 

[Uncle Leo]

I used to shag a fat bird once a year. Does that count?

Not if you've now stopped. Falkland sheep don't count either.

 

[Cricko]

I always keep July 11th free for my birthday.

 

[Swiss Tony]

Every year on various times,i visit the Menin Gate in Ypres and watch the last post ceremony,a definite DO before you die thing.

 

[chadded]

Not if you've now stopped. Falkland sheep don't count either.

Sheesh, and you thought Wales had a lot of sheep.

Back on topic, worked out the other day I've not been in Europe on the between the dates of 15th September and 6th October in 2006, 07,08 and will be 09. Hoping to be somewhere else in 2010 as well. Good job my birthday is February.

 

[MrB]

I've been to Portugal pretty much the same week for 10 years running now for golf and booze. Just about to book for next year and can well see it being one of those things that continues for a long long time.

 

[canveyshrimper]

I've been to Portugal pretty much the same week for 10 years running now for golf and booze. Just about to book for next year and can well see it being one of those things that continues for a long long time.

If you go by plane you'll get there a whole lot quicker. ;) Then you'll have more time for golf & booze.

 

[Pubey]

the last 3 years we've gone to Alton Towers with a couple of friends at Halloween, means you can go on the rides in the dark, wear fancy dress and they set up some special halloween things like a corn-field maze (very scary!!). it's turned into a tradition and a right laugh

 

[EastStandBlue]

Anal... yse my financial situation and realise I spend far too much on DVD's.

 

[londonblue]

We try to go hiking in The Lake District one a year, but with a one year old (as of Saturday) and another on the way that might not continue much longer...

 

[Vange Shrimper]

I try to have 12 weeks holiday, and go away for some of that time.

 

[Rusty Shackleford]

Every year on various times,i visit the Menin Gate in Ypres and watch the last post ceremony,a definite DO before you die thing.

Have never done it, and now feel slightly ashamed and inadequate that I haven't.

Wherever I have lived, I always go to a Remembrance/Veterans' Day service and ceremony. I go to say thank you to those who died to keep our country free, and to remember my fallen comrades from my time in the service. There's no more poignant moment than to see a large group of very tough men with decidedly stiff upper lips crying unreservedly.

 

[jassyfa1]

I tend to get made redundant at least once a year. A tradition I don't mind breaking