50th birthday came and went and not one black balloon

[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!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[smilingcat]

Happy Birthday Beth,

But do you feel 50? If you are like me, then definitly not. save the black baloon till when you feel 50

maybe when you do have a party, it will be very loud, hopefully not overboard. Anyway, ...

Enjoy each day of your life and cherish those whom you love and care. This is the best gift to yourself.

You can always throw a party for yourself by inviting friends over for backyard cookout. Throw a spread on a picnic table covered in newspaper, ... Steamed shrimp, Corn on the cob, blue crab, red potato... Shrimp/crab boil. Throw in some artichoke as well. Have your guest bring the desert, beer, wine... And I'm sure one of the men would be more than happy to take over the "boil" and you can just enjoy your frinds over.

[jobob]

Yum, could I come?!?

Happy Birthday, Beth.