Bill Brewer
From San Carlos (Sheet Metal Worker)
I walked horses at Del Mar to cool them out. Most people probably haven’t been kicked in the gut by a horse. It’s quite painful. I would walk them on the backstretch, not the paddock area. The jockeys and handlers all wear flak jackets now. Back then they didn’t. I was so bruised, I had to sleep on a pillow for three months. It was a colt that was two years old. It was injured and hadn’t been to the track in 12 days. It decided to run and took off. I got what they call a cow kick.
John Riddle
From Downtown (Poker Dealer)
I rafted over Lava Falls in the Grand Canyon. Twice. That’s the biggest rapid in the U.S. The first time I went, the guy was telling me not to scout it, just hit it. I missed the hole. The second time, I was told to let the raft fill with water to help balance it out. I was given some advice on how to do it, and it all seemed to work out.
Angie Andrews
From Texas (Salesperson)
I walked past John F. Kennedy Jr. a few different times. I was looking for him and didn’t realize I was walking right by. I was also at a dinner that Henry Kissinger was at. I wanted him to sign my program but wasn’t sure how to approach him. I called my friend, and he walked me through it. He told me to get a program off the table and approach him calmly and ask him to sign it. [Kissinger] wasn’t signing autographs, but his son took it and told me to follow them. And he ended up signing it.
Kim Terlecky
From Poway (Legal Assistant)
I climbed the Great Wall of China. That was in November 2006. It was a trip with my mom and the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce. There were these really steep steps you had to climb. I only did 20 of them. It was a cold morning, and I felt like I was getting frostbite on my nose. They gave you these cards if you got to the top. They also would take pictures of you wearing a samurai costume if you wanted.
Sophie Partridge
From North Park (Restaurant Manager)
I picked grapes on the coast of Croatia. I have a grandmother there. A relative is a priest. In 2000, a group of 13 of us went. And their monastery has its own vineyard. So there were 13 of us, all Americans, picking grapes. It was pretty fun.
Helen King
From Santee (Retired Nurse)
I’ve done two things that I’m proud of. I had drinks with Marilyn Monroe at a swanky Hollywood party at a mansion in Beverly Hills. Although, I’m not sure if that qualifies as something people haven’t done, as I’m sure many had drinks with her during that time. But I also sang a song with Bing Crosby. Again, it was at a party. There were a few famous people there, and at 4 a.m. everyone broke into song. There was one point where just he and I were singing to a crowd of 20. It’s one of the thrills of my life.
Comments
Josh Board May 4, 2009 @ 12:19 a.m.
What have you done that most people haven't?
Hey Blue...I would say the things you listed are rare. If 98% of the population hasn't done them, which I'm guessing they haven't...you can consider that rare. I'm guessing 50% of the population haven't even been in a helicopter.
Ponzi May 4, 2009 @ 1:08 a.m.
What have you done that most people haven't?
Retired at age 40.
SDaniels April 22, 2009 @ 1:02 p.m.
What have you done that most people haven't?
Rock on Helen King!!!
I've sung piano-bar style at Mercy Hospital.
Got to take a seminar with philosopher Jacques Derrida before he died. He's the guy who coined the now much-appropriated concept "deconstruction."
Josh Board April 23, 2009 @ 3:37 p.m.
What have you done that most people haven't?
Holy cow...Michael Jackson. Do you realize, had you dated him, you may have saved a bunch of children? Just joshin....
I know this is personal, but have you ever had plastic surgery? If you had, it would just be interesting to see how you both went down those same paths.
Regarding Viva Viagra, they should have an Elvis impersonator doing that. We could see his white cape, or white pants...start to...uh, lift up just a bit. Of course, it would have to be old Elvis. I mean, it's Viagra!
He could then see a woman, and start going into "hunka hunka burnin' love."
Dang, I really missed my calling.
SDaniels April 23, 2009 @ 4:34 p.m.
What have you done that most people haven't?
Excellent reply, Mindy! I would have asked if you weren't sure it was a Michael Jackson impersonator, but you say this was pre-adulthood and surgical madness. I'm sure he would have invited you home to read a few Jehovah's witness pamphlets and pet Giggles, or whatever he called that monkey he used to have.
Josh, it is never too late! Follow your Elvis bliss! We'll show up for your concerts!
Your first gig: a reprise of the Viva Viagra spot with Elvis! Picture a 70s lounge staged with a white tiger rug, a fancy spread of peanut butter & banana deep fried hors d'oeuvres and fruity cocktails by a raging fireplace. Maybe not to be too obvious with the "lift," you could be wielding a big shiny chrome mic.
Josh Board April 24, 2009 @ 12:06 a.m.
What have you done that most people haven't?
How dare you! How dare you...forget the name of the cutest chimp in showbiz, Mr. Jacksons Bubbles, not Giggles. Giggles was his nickname for the tickle game he played with the children.
I played Elvis one Halloween in 11th grade. Grew some wicked sideburns, had my sister sew a sequin cape. It was cool. I went to drug store and got empty pill containers that I filled with sweettarts, and I'd just down them.
When I was in radio in the early 90s, on some anniversary of Elvis (maybe his birthday, can't remember), the Hard Rock surprised us by stopping by and giving 50 peanut butter/banana sandwiches to our staff. It was the first and last time I had one, but it was surprisingly good.
SDaniels April 24, 2009 @ 2:47 a.m.
What have you done that most people haven't?
Mea culpa! Sorry, Bubbles. No excuse for it. In "Mr. Lonely," there's a scene of the MJ impersonator on some kind of trike, with a blow-up "Bubbles" balloon trailing behind.
Those sandwiches must have been good--a natural combo. They'd undoubtedly taste better while wearing a homemade Elvis costume.
Josh Board April 24, 2009 @ 10:36 a.m.
What have you done that most people haven't?
And if you ever need to remember the name "Bubbles" again (not sure why you would)...there was that dirty joke about Michale Jackson loving childrens games. His favorite thing is blowing bubbles (or something like that).
Hey...I just thought of something. Remember that lady in Jersey that had her face ripped off by the chimp that her neighbor was keeping as a pet? Well, maybe...just maybe, that is what happened to Michaels nose!
SDaniels April 24, 2009 @ 1:22 p.m.
What have you done that most people haven't?
Uh, memory now traumatically secured--thanks, J.
What I want to know is, does the cosmetic surgeon enter Michael's little "de de dee" world, and like making a Disney wish, truly believe when he is saying, "Absolutely Michael, we still have enough cartilage to work with. Let's give it another go for that Linda Rondstadt look..."
Josh Board April 24, 2009 @ 3:09 p.m.
What have you done that most people haven't?
Actually, they speculated on that very thing years ago. I remember hearing doctors talking about how, ethically, a doctor should try to talk you out of something like that if you don't need it. Maybe they see the dollar signs, and realize he'd just get it done with another doctor (wait...a doctor that just cares about the money? nahhhh)
lallaw April 24, 2009 @ 3:26 p.m.
What have you done that most people haven't?
What doctors have done to MJ's face for financial gain is criminal. Ethically they are REQUIRED to not perform surgery like. Especially there is a question about the patient's mental stability or health. And they are supposed to do no harm. Can't look at his face now and think anyone adhered to that oath.
As long as we are talking about woulda shoulda coulda's, I was pursued by Mark Hughes when I was 19 and living in LA. Mark was the founder of Herbal Life. When I met him he was just starting out and had a little store front he'd rent in Beverly Hills to recruit sales reps. I was totally smitten with him, but he had a girlfriend and I told him I wasn't a cheater. He kept trying to convince me he was in love with me and that he had (or would) end it, but her father had initially backed him financially and he felt he couldn't just end cold turkey it without repercussions. I didn't think it was right and didn't want to be the reason he broke her heart - she was very into him. So I not only shut him down, but moved so he wouldn't keep coming by my place and call and wear me down. I never saw or spoke to him again after that. God Bless him when he died in 2000 he was worth 400 million. See, no good deed goes unpunished ...lol.
SDaniels April 24, 2009 @ 3:33 p.m.
What have you done that most people haven't?
You were pursued by a sleazy multi-level marketing scam kingpin, and you didn't go for it!
Damn, lallaw, we could all be having this conversation on a yacht in the Aegean right now!
Way to go with the morals, girlfriend!
lallaw April 24, 2009 @ 3:44 p.m.
What have you done that most people haven't?
Darlin (SD), he was just a cute boy from the Valley when I met him :) He did work his a** off in those days, and at least for me, the product did what it said it would. Well, all I can say is the moral highroad is a lonely place...lol. And I have to admit when I caught an episode of those Million dollar realestate guys on BRAVO, and the one guy/kid genius was looking for a Malibu beach house for Mark Hughes' ex-wife and their son to rent for the summer at $75,000 PER MONTH.... I gasped. Am I evil for my brief moment of regret? Guess there's a little bit of gold digger in all of us....well, not you as you are a class act...but I was a member of the Bar once, after all.
SDaniels April 24, 2009 @ 3:53 p.m.
What have you done that most people haven't?
I don't care--that had to sting a little! You're right about me, lallaw! I wouldn't date my man until he was able to provide solid documentation to certify that he was a thin-skinned, integrity-uncompromising, and totally unheard of writer. You see, I had to make sure he wouldn't sell out or make any money by accident :)
I will say that jerks are jerks, and no amount of power or money is going to draw me into that kind of mindset. Let's just say, hypothetically, that I could have learned this lesson after I could have been nearly date-raped by the former owner of a very big radio station.
Josh Board April 25, 2009 @ 3:25 a.m.
What have you done that most people haven't?
What call letters does the radio station rhyme with?
SDaniels April 25, 2009 @ 11:55 a.m.
What have you done that most people haven't?
Nope, not going there with them kinda specifics!
I WILL say that this was about 13 years ago, and it wasn't really a date. I went to a club, waiting outside with some friends, and by the time we got in the music was too loud, and I was tired. My friends knew this person (actually someone close to me knows this guy still, and reports on him now and then) so I allowed him to drive me home. To be polite, I invited him in. I had a movie to watch for my French class the next day, so suggested this.) He did speak French too, said sure, sat next to me on the couch. I let him take my hand. He then proceeded to take the situation as some kind of open invitation to start mauling me. I was free, white and 25 but just not into it, and eventually got him to the door, where he was still arguing his case, and pushing back at the door. I got the door locked and he left immediately.
Twenty-five years-olds don't necessarily have the boundaries enjoyed by thirty-five year-olds, but allowing a guy to take your hand during a movie shouldn't invite a cavalcade of "hello!" I know it was nearly date rape because I had that shaky feeling after he left--still scared. No moment of regret when I infrequently hear how he's doing.
Josh Board April 26, 2009 @ 12:25 a.m.
What have you done that most people haven't?
Probably for the best. Radio DJs aren't the best lover.
But, ya know who's worse? It's newscasters. They're okay with foreplay, but once you get down to it, they're like....
THIS JUST IN.
This just out.
THIS JUST IN.
This just out.
SDaniels April 26, 2009 @ 12:33 a.m.
What have you done that most people haven't?
Boy, I stepped into that one. Where did I read recently that Greeks are the least endowed, Frenchmen the most?
lallaw April 26, 2009 @ 1:27 a.m.
What have you done that most people haven't?
Uh...what WAS this thread about again?
SDaniels April 26, 2009 @ 1:46 a.m.
What have you done that most people haven't?
Hey, you started it with the Herbalovelife, dear :)
lallaw April 26, 2009 @ 2 a.m.
What have you done that most people haven't?
Hi you! Okay. Guilty. But Josh took it to a new other level.
How are you feeling?
SDaniels April 26, 2009 @ 2:13 a.m.
What have you done that most people haven't?
Ok, thanks for asking, l :) Trying to become drowsy. Any soporific stories on you?
lallaw April 26, 2009 @ 2:30 a.m.
What have you done that most people haven't?
Oh God...I've got allllllllll kinds of stuff that will put you to sleep in terms of my talking about them. :) Just ask a judge and a couple juries I encountered. Hot baths are much more effective, however. Otherwise, I'm here. :)
SDaniels April 26, 2009 @ 12:42 p.m.
What have you done that most people haven't?
Well, obviously I did toddle off :) The man (who clerks, not a lawyer) brings home stuff on public record from Appeals. I do not find it boring--well, he brings the funny stuff, like a traffic court transcript, "People v. Sean O'God." We have actual sayings taken from plaintiffs and defendants built into our banter.
a2zresource April 27, 2009 @ 4:03 p.m.
What have you done that most people haven't?
Saw John-John salute his father's flag-drapped coffin on live TV, in glorious black&white. Was inspired by military escort (during Cold War before Vietnam, it was still OK to approve of military).
Years later, I got to serve in the President's escort battalion (1/3d US Infantry Rgmt) and as part of Old Guard QRF, was armed to the teeth for Pres. Carter's inauguration just after I turned 18.
Over a decade later, I was working less than a block east of the Whitehouse compound (and Old Exec Office QRF staging ground for Carter inauguration), on a paid internship with brand spanking new RTC in S&L crisis near the FDIC HQ on 17th NW, when the news broke of Iraq invading Kuwait.
Joe Poutous April 27, 2009 @ 8:35 p.m.
What have you done that most people haven't?
I helped casterate cattle when I was a kid.
I spent 6 years as a co-owner of a computer store.
I'm building a 1929 Model A - hot rod. (with help)
Josh Board April 28, 2009 @ 12:33 a.m.
What have you done that most people haven't?
Who hasn't casterated cattle? We used to do it all the time, right before we'd tip the cows.
A '29 Model-A would be sweet. I want to see it when it's done.
Joe Poutous April 28, 2009 @ 8:12 a.m.
What have you done that most people haven't?
Josh: http://picasaweb.google.com/poutous/1929ModelAModified#
here is how it sits right now...
SDaniels April 27, 2009 @ 11:13 p.m.
What have you done that most people haven't?
a2zresource (is that your truck I see tooling around the neighborhood, then?) I feel as though we should salute you--let your acronyms be your cyber-decorations!
bluenwhitegokart April 28, 2009 @ 1:53 p.m.
What have you done that most people haven't?
It's not exactly a rare thing to have done, but I've sailed (aircraft carrier) and flown under the Golden Gate bridge (helicopter), and have driven over it in both a car and an over-the-road tractor trailer.
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