50th birthday came and went and not one black balloon

[bmccasland]

I suppose this is what I get for moving around a lot, the people that might have known it's my 50th aren't anywhere near here - and none of them bothered do something long distance. I've plotted and scheemed for various people's special days - baby showers, birthdays, etc. But my 50th birthday came and went with not one black balloon. My pen-friend in Paris was sending me the timely Garfield comics - about getting older. And I went to see my sister in North Carolina where they did a bit - nothing quite like an off-key chorus of "happy birthday". But secretly in my heart, I was hoping to come pack to find my office cube decorated. Nope, just the way I left it. I'm bummed.

Thank you for letting me sulk.

I didn't grow up getting parties, and I thought maybe this time. I've been here 6 years, helped throw other people's. Nope, nothing, nada, rien. It's hard to explain how I feel. Sigh.

[redrhodie]

You know we won't let you down! Glad you made it over that hill !

Happy Birthday!

[shootingstar]

Happy belated birthday! Unfortunately I seldom pay attention to the birthday icon at the bottom of TE page.

Welcome in joining ranks of 50! (I turned 50 in January.)

[Zen]

You aren't alone in the no party club. I've never had one either.
Maybe they're waiting until it's not your birthday so you'll really be surprised

[bmccasland]

You aren't alone in the no party club. I've never had one either.
Maybe they're waiting until it's not your birthday so you'll really be surprised

Zen - we'll have to meet at Waffle House and throw our own!

[mtbdarby]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!

Sorry it wasn't what you were hoping for - did anyone at work know it was your bday? I'm also in the no party club too and 50 is my next one. I'll throw my own party if I have too!

[ny biker]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!

I know how you feel. Where I work, I'm expected to take other people to lunch for their birthdays, but no one ever offers to take me to lunch. I've worked here 9 years and they all know when my birthday is. Whatevs. I take myself out.

I'll be 45 soon. (Like, Friday.)

[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.

[BellaMTB]

Beth - sorry about your letdown. The same thing happened to me @ 40, so for my 50th (in January) I just took it upon myself to invite a few close friends to join my DH & me at a favorite restaurant. Then I went out & bought myself a bleeping awesome super light custom-built MTB and have been having the best time riding it ever since. My advice is to think of it as your 50th birthday "year" & plan something fun!! I think lots of folks think it is depressing (for women) to turn 50 so they think they don't want to be reminded of it. Show them they're wrong!

Happy 50th Birthday Year!

J

(Black balloons??? Never heard of it.)

[Reesha]