50th birthday came and went and not one black balloon

[TxDoc]

Happy Birthday!

[bmccasland]

Thanks gals. I had intended to leave the country, exercise my passport - but that idea turned to a bust for several reasons. Maybe this fall. Throwing your own party is probably the only way to make sure you get one if you want one.

Maybe for my double nickel I'll just have to arrange to be closer to my TE Sisters for some proper fun. I'm sure someone will have a bike to loan me. Birthday cake in paniers, with ice cream made in one of those backpacking roll around ice cream makers?

[uforgot]

Don't forget Margaritas out of Mimi's blender and chocolate!

[Red Rock]

Happy Birthday to you.

I understand how you feel about turning 40. I wanted a party or some sort of recognition and never recieved it beyond the average. My DH did not do anything spectacular. I was bummed at the time. Perhaps more so because my older brother had mentioned in passing that his wife put something in the local paper as to his being 40. There might have been a family party too.

Under the circumstances at this house, all celebrations are played down somewhat-or perhaps a lot. After I had done my time (working that is) at a local hospital, I have had to downplay holidays and other weekends or occasions of importance because I would miss them due to work.

I like your suggestion of having a TE getogether. Or your suggestion of the following:

Birthday cake in paniers, with ice cream made in one of those backpacking roll around ice cream makers?

What could be better?

Congrats and have a great year!
Red Rock

[solobiker]

Happy Birthday!!! My Birthday has been forgotten many times. Even DH forgot about once, as did my parents. Oh well.

[Geonz]

Don't let the buggers get you down.

It's a psychology thing... if you were needier in the right way, they'd respond to the stimulus... but you don't play those tunes. It's STILL great to be alive.

[Tuckervill]

I went away for a week by myself for my 40th. When my husband picked me up at the airport, instead of taking me home he took me to a surprise party!

That's the only party I've ever had. It meant a lot to me. It was with just a few friends, but they are still the best ones.

Karen

[Pedal Wench]

Happy Birthday!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!