by jerrib ( edited 21 Aug 2016 ) 21 Aug 2016

I had the best day ever today. My kids bought me a helicopter ride for my 70th birthday, which was in January, but I had to wait for the right day. We toured over Seattle, Wa. My Daughter is on the left, me in the middle and my GrandDaughter on the right. One thing checked off on my Bucket list.

It was an awesome day and well worth waiting years to do it.

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Comments (24)

by toogie 23 Aug 2016

You are braver than me, so not a desire I have-lol- I use to fly (in airplanes) and loved it, but kinda have a fear of helicopters. I'm so glad you got to do this! Now you're off to do some zip-lining? Oh, you are the daredevil!-lol-So glad you're enjoying life-Toogie

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by jerrib 23 Aug 2016

Thank you Toogie: It was a thrill for sure. I would recommend anyone doing it. I hope to try a zip line, but will have to wait and see.

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by vickiannette 23 Aug 2016

teeny weeny bit envious

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by jerrib 23 Aug 2016

If you can check into it in your area. My kids got the tickets through Groupon...a lot cheaper than I thought. Would have done it years ago, if I had known how reasonable it was.

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by katydid 22 Aug 2016

oh!! My helicopter Mom!! Love it!

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by jerrib 23 Aug 2016

LOL, it was amazing...

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by hightechgrammy 22 Aug 2016

Hi jerrib, I can't believe it,but that is on my list too! Was it scary? What else is on your list? I really want to touch a lion!

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by jerrib 23 Aug 2016

No it wasn't scary at all. I did get a little nervous when he banked the helicopter to the left on a turn, as I was on the left, but do try it if you can. I would like to zip line next. I live in Vancouver, BC area and we have a few zip lines, but the one I would like to do is up in Whistler, BC. My GD did a bungie jump for her 16th, but don't think I will try that. Would also like to do a White Water Raft trip. Time and money, but will wait and see.
Touching a lion...not in my bucket list. But love Koala's and have collected them for many many years, so would really love to see and hold one.

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by lbrow 22 Aug 2016

What a grand birthday gift. I have a 1/2 Sister that lives in Ocean Shores Washington. You probably flew over her. //Lillian

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by jerrib 22 Aug 2016

I may have, but not being from the area, I don't know for sure. Just went all around downtown Seattle area...

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by rescuer Moderator 22 Aug 2016

Wonderful news! I am very glad they were able to give you this gift and you were finally able to use it!

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by jerrib 22 Aug 2016

Thanks Resuer, it was a long wait, but worth it. It was fantastic.

by rescuer 22 Aug 2016

Jerri, you deserve every moment of that thrilling ride.

by jerrib 22 Aug 2016

Thank you, I had a very very long wait for it to happen. So grateful that my kids where able to make it happen for me.
Not as expensive as I thought and there were 3 of us...

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by lidiad 22 Aug 2016

What a great present! Congratulations, Gerri, and thanks for sharing with us.
Hugs, Lidia

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by jerrib 22 Aug 2016

Thank you, I had a great day.

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by pennifold 22 Aug 2016

Fantastic Jerri, I'm glad you had such a wonderful day and a helicopter trip as well. Love Chris

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by jerrib 22 Aug 2016

Thank you Chris.

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by Barbaric 22 Aug 2016

Congratulations,

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by jerrib 22 Aug 2016

Thank you

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by dollygk 22 Aug 2016

How wonderful Jerri, so glad you got to have your helicopter ride but it's small!!! Enjoy your visit with your girls, hugs Dolly

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by jerrib 22 Aug 2016

Thank you Dolly. it was small, but not scary. The ride was 20 mins only, but we went all round the Seattle area. Beautiful view from up there...

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by mad14kt 21 Aug 2016

FIESTA!!!! ;)

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by gerryb 21 Aug 2016

You are one brave lady!! I fly in airplanes, have flown in a hot air balloon, but for some reason would never put foot in a helicopter!! But so glad you got to do another thing you wanted!!! (and yes, I know hot air balloons are probably more dangerous than a helicopter!)