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Had my birthday yesterday

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Emsgran Sun 02-Jul-17 22:04:11

got two messages, how sad is that?

VIOLETTE Mon 03-Jul-17 14:39:26

Have a happy next day birthday ! I think when you get older people think its ok to forget !! I just get three cards ..two from friends from school I have known since I was 5, and one from my brother. My husband always forgets (he remembers his late wife's birthday and never fails to tell me !) ......On my 60 th I wanted to go to a dinner and dance ...he said you can go on your own (I didn't !) ......

This year I shall be 70 ,,,,would love to go on holiday or at least out some where, but I know I won't, unless I take myself off to lunch somewhere nice (which I do sometimes !)

But hey ho ! that's life !!!!

I hope you will find something nice to treat yourself to .....flowers [cake]

silverlining48 Mon 03-Jul-17 14:37:26

Happy birthday emsgran and dannierae, sending all my good wishes. I had my birthday last weekend and noticed a few old friends did not send a card. I like to think i have been remembered so was a little sad, especially as this year has been a difficult one, but as postage usnt cheap these days i do understand.
I have had to take them down as my husbands get well cards are taking the space on the mantlepiece.
So give yourself a treat, eat cake and remember we will be never so young as we are today.
My very good wishes to everyone.

Juney64 Mon 03-Jul-17 14:35:25

Meant to add this

Juney64 Mon 03-Jul-17 14:34:21

Happy Birthday for yesterday Emsgran and DanniRae. As others have said - treat yourself to something nice. You'll know better than anyone what gift you'd like. ?

I live in the south too Parkway1. Bournemouth to be precise. Anyone else from Bournemouth?

henetha Mon 03-Jul-17 14:11:23

That is a bit sad. I wish you a belated happy birthday and hope in the interim you have received many more nice messages. Maybe treat yourself to something nice?
You are worth it!

Jennylynn Mon 03-Jul-17 13:50:45

A very Happy Birthday to you Emsgran. That's two more than I get ?

pinkjj27 Mon 03-Jul-17 13:43:32

I mean party dam spell check

pinkjj27 Mon 03-Jul-17 13:43:00

I was born on Christmas day I never did get a gift or a part as a child just one gift with happy birthday and happy Christmas written on it was largely ignored. No one ever remembers it now. My late husband always did but he passed away.But on the positive side it makes it easier to lie about your age.
Have a very Happy Birthday. I tried to add a cake but it didn't work

Legs55 Mon 03-Jul-17 13:34:05

Belated Happy Birthday Emsgrancupcakeflowers

I am lucky that I have family & a few friends who do send cards. Saddest Birthday I had was 5 months after DH died, day was going to be spent on my own so I decided to visit a National Trust property I'd wanted to go to for some time, treated myself to Lunch, I had a lovely day out.

I moved to a new area just over 2 years ago & have lovely neighbours, I've also joined a couple of Meet Up groups. On my Birthday this year a few of us are going out for Lunch & a visit to a Tourist Attraction.

As long as my family remember I'm happy, this year we're having Lunch at my house a few days before my Birthday, won't see DM until next month but I will get a card.

Horatia Mon 03-Jul-17 13:17:46

Happy Birthday Emsgran.

shysal Mon 03-Jul-17 12:59:32

Congratulations Emsgran for coaxing some non-posters onto your thread. Welcome to the first-timers! flowers

Nandalot Mon 03-Jul-17 12:47:18

Happy belated birthday Emsgran and DanniRae

Marieeliz Mon 03-Jul-17 12:39:40

Happy birthday Emsgran. I am in a similar situation. No relations and just a couple of friends. Came home from holiday with a bug, my friend, who I went away with, also caught the bug and received 4 get well cards and a bunch of flowers, as well as a bottle of Tonic. Felt really alone. I was delighted though when a friend of my brother's rang me last week, 29th on the Anniversary of his death 7 years ago, as she was thinking about me.

DanniRae Mon 03-Jul-17 12:34:01

We always have our birthday cards on the window sill in the living room - and I keep them up for a week too! The ones that I received on Saturday are so pretty and I am enjoying looking up and seeing them there.

Mauriherb Mon 03-Jul-17 12:33:43

Happy belated birthday ? . We don't usually get a post delivery on Saturday so maybe you will get another card or two today. You've got lots of good wishes on here which I hope has helped. X

wot Mon 03-Jul-17 12:25:35

Cards mean a lot to me and I have them up for a week!

wot Mon 03-Jul-17 12:23:59

Happy belated Birthday ? xxx

Kim19 Mon 03-Jul-17 12:21:28

This has been a prompt for me on the 'could do better' theme. Sometimes, when I look at the date, I remember - oh, it is 'so and so's' birthday. I often follow the thought up with a quick text and that's it. However, some of us who are older still seem to enjoy a card. Maybe I will reconsider....... Have been cutting back on cards of late mostly because of postal charges but also because I seldom see the individuals in question. If they're worth a happy thought should I be putting my money where my memory is? Pondering............

conners13 Mon 03-Jul-17 12:18:18

Happy Birthday flowersDo something you have wanted to for ages but never got round to.

Lindylou23 Mon 03-Jul-17 12:17:24

Belated birthday wishes. It is hard to make new friends as you get older. Be kind to yourself. X x

sweetcakes Mon 03-Jul-17 12:09:23

Hope you both have a wonderful year ahead of you ? have fun, Take care ?
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Blinko Mon 03-Jul-17 12:04:08

Hi Emsgran, belated happy birthday cupcake flowers. We have a West Midlands meet up now and then if that's any good for you? Birmingham usually but could look at other locations.

millymouge Mon 03-Jul-17 11:43:15

Although the birthday messages are a little late Emsgran and DanniRae they are none the less sincere flowers and some wine for you both.

Molly10 Mon 03-Jul-17 11:39:14

Happy Birthday, Emsgran, et al x

You are not sad by the way, if those two messages shone like gold and brightened your day, better than a trickle of cubic zirconia anyway.

If you haven't already, put your feet up and treat yourself today.

Enjoy!

Everthankful Mon 03-Jul-17 11:20:58

Happy Birthday from me XXX. Mine is two days after Christmas so often gets lost between the Christmas and new year activities!