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I bought CDs by Jerry Jeff Walker and Steve Goodman, among others.
I read books by Mark Twain, Hemmingway, Wouke and Tom Corcoran among others.
I ate at BO's Fishwagon and drank at Captain Tony's among others.
I went fishing and sailing and visited the Caribbean.

I didn't do these things simply because Jimmy did them, but I took his "suggestions" on fun things to do, much like I would have those of a good friend.

addition to my list:

After reading "A Pirate Looks at Fifty" I've wanted to use that book as a menu of sorts for my next adventure. Jimmy describes Costa Rica so well that he's bumped it up a few spots on my list. And I'd be lying if I said that I haven't thought about taking to the skies in a seaplane and setting down in a remote cove.

PA PAR8 HED wrote:
I didn't do these things simply because Jimmy did them, but I took his "suggestions" on fun things to do, much like I would have those of a good friend.

That pretty much describes what I've done as well. It's not so much "being like Jimmy" as it is hearing good stories (as from an old friend) and thinking, hmmm... that does sound like fun.

Adding to my list:
1. Made the list of "Things to do before I turn 50."
2. Went to Vegas to see Jimmy (truly can't think of any other reason I would have gotten to Vegas, but now I'm glad I went.)
3. Went to Chicago for a concert - same note as #2.
4. Restoring a convertible, and gonna build a boat.

Of course, there are some things JB does that don't interest me at all - fly fishing for one. Just not my thing...

Went to Key West (MOTM, 2000)
Went to Las Vegas for two concerts (1997 & 2000) (I wouldn't go there for any other reason).
Read several books by Ernest Hemingway
Read "Don't Stop the Carnival"
Read "Following the Equator"
Read some of the works of St. Exupery (can't really say I like him)
Read "Beach Music," "Prince of Tides", and "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy
Did more "Pirate" and "Circumnavigator" reading
Studied more celestial navigation (I did ship's navigation in the navy)
Began to appreciate more music by other artists (Steve Goodman, Sonny Landreth, Gordon Lightfoot, etc).

1. had dinner with Heather (I'm sure Jimmy has too)

who cares about the rest

I don't think I've done anything strictly because Jimmy did it, but hanging around the PH lifestyle has encouraged me to live more in the moment, to take life a little less seriously, and to have more fun.

I do pay more attention to following my songlines.

Went to Camellia Grill in New Orleans for a burger and chocolate pecan pie.

Went to the Dew Drop Inn in Mobile, Ala for a burger.

Went to the Varsity in Atlanta for a burger 'cause I saw Jimmy was there.

Went to Alabama Jacks for conch fritters.

http://www.margaritaville.com/cocotel_archive_top10.php

Wish I could go to all the burger places.

Bought a Jimmy Buffett Signature Martin Guitar.

Drank in a bar in Port A.

Many other things that make me feel good.
...like seeing the Peabody Ducks!! etc.

conched wrote:Went to Camellia Grill in New Orleans for a burger and chocolate pecan pie.

Went to the Dew Drop Inn in Mobile, Ala for a burger.

Went to the Varsity in Atlanta for a burger 'cause I saw Jimmy was there.

Went to Alabama Jacks for conch fritters.

http://www.margaritaville.com/cocotel_archive_top10.php

Wish I could go to all the burger places.

Bought a Jimmy Buffett Signature Martin Guitar.

Drank in a bar in Port A.

Many other things that make me feel good.
...like seeing the Peabody Ducks!! etc.

1. Went to KW, several times, and probably will again.
2. Spent time in Mobile/Gulf Shores/Orange Beach
3. Started working my way thru the list of top ten burgers (Akron is doable this weekend.... ;D)
4. Been to both Fausto's, need to retake the picture I had of me with some chocolate milk there.
5. Been to a couple concerts in odd/unique locations
6. Bought the books,
7. Bought the albums (actually, am buying..)
8. Started my Hawaiian shirt collection
9. started learning more about Mr. Grumman and his wonderful toys
10. annoyed my friends and family with offers of tickets, and the like..

parrot1 wrote:5) Blew out a flip-flop (seriously, but it was by accident)

Me too, they have been to 5 JB concerts. I wont throw them away.

I blew out a sandal in the lawn at the 2000 Tinley show near Chicago....not a flip-flop, but I think it counts.
Tried Following the Equator, but couldn't get through it.
Did all the Key West things....Capt Tony hit on my wife
Bought the last mango at the grocery store

not sure if this a fess up but since i love JB's music and think he's the greatest of all time, i will not burn any of his cd's. i always buy them even though that can get expensive. only cd that i have ever burned was his millenium concert....which was never released on cd anyways.