65 Anyone?

No. 65 was 8 years ago and I can't be bothered. It's just another day and I enjoy and 'celebrate' every day.
I do go to my C's GC's and GGC's celebrations when they are in this country as some of them live abroad.

You all sound so young!! On my 70th I had a big party in the school hall where I was a governor - the “ icing on the cake”
- the caterers thought I was 60!
For my 80th I chose to “do things” 2 DD took me to York - a long weekend of sightseeing, including afternoon tea! Youngest DD took me to a Spa, middle DD arranged a night in London and a special tour of Buskingham Palace, which included champagne on the Terrace! My DS took me to the Races for the first time ever and I got 2 wins! Lots of fun and happy memories!

The year I was 65 & DH was 60 we went on a trip round the world,
(thanks to an inheritance fom my uncle.) Last call was USA where we stayed with DS & family; we celebrated my 65th birthday with a family meal out. So glad we made this big trip when we had the chance because I currently have some health issues and don't walk as well as I did. Carpe Diem!

Every single birthday I just ask that I have all my kids, partners and grandkids all together under one roof. As you have to be flexible at Xmas and Mother’s Day to be fair to inlaws etc I just ask on my birthday to all get together at my house... and luckily they always humour me !

I don't do anything special for any of my birthdays. So it's totally up to you.

DH is 65 this year, not retired yet though, hopefully later this year. We both feel it's a birthday to celebrate though so we're off to the UAE tomorrow for a week and I've brought a few extra pressies.

Had a small family party at 60, special holiday at 65, another larger family party at 70 and 75 now approaching too fast - must decide what to do. Any birthday ending in 0 or 5 is worth celebrating after 60 I think.

For my 60th we hired a luxury villa with private pool in the Canaries for us, kids and grandkids. On my actual birthday we went to a posh restaurant and had a fabulous paella and l9ts of sangria. We all loved spending 2 weeks together and it was a special time. 61 coming up and gd wants to know where we're going this year! (Local pub). Will do something for 65th, but doubt it will beat 60th

We had to cancel the Ladies only dinner I had organised for my 60th as I had swine flu. The family lunch was also cancelled as we had a family emergency but my daughter and I had a wonderful trip to Verona and Sirmione. We can’t quite decide where to go next year for my 70th but it will probably be Stateside.

Done 60,65,70 and waiting for 75. Our 50th Anniversary will be this year, probably have a meal with d and gd. No parties our son not here to join in not the same.

I was 60 last year and for some reason I dreaded it - I refused any fuss and a party to “celebrate” being 60 would have been the worse thing ever - I even told people no cards with the number 60 on them. I dont know why but thats just how I felt - I all of a sudden felt OLD - yet here I am a year on and dont feel any different to what I did 5 or so years ago! Age is just a number as they say

DH is 65 this month. We've booked one night in a very fancy hotel. We do the same on my birthday in July too.

Have a party by all means if you enjoy them...
I'm 70 in April and loathe any fuss made of me. My job is to function in the background, making sure all the wheels are oiled!
My worst fear is a surprise party - my DC know I would never speak to them again if they organised one for me.
My problem is that DH takes over and tells me where I would like to go/do. He isn't bossy or anything but likes to think that he knows what I want better than I do.
My DCs and DGCs in this country will be coming over. I shall have a lunch in a restaurant, pandering to extremely fussy DGDs [not my choice!], and the following day [real birthday which is shared with DGD1] we'll have a party for her here. Not sure if I'm looking forward to it or not. The parties, not the birthday , can't do anything about that!

I am trying hard to remember. After all, it was a long time ago - almost 3 months, lol! Oh yes, I had the pleasure of an evening staying with the family with a take away and birthday cake, followed by a weekend in sole charge of baby GS, who had made me a handprint tile, saying Happy 65th birthday granny. Purr..fect

I’ll be celebrating my 65th on the greyhound bus from New York to Atlantic City on the first leg of our 5 week road trip in America and Canada. (We will hire a car after Washington DC) DH will be 66 the day after my birthday so we celebrate together looking forward to it.

I was 65 yesterday and celebrated it with a holiday in Benidorm. Had a lovely day in the sun then a Chinese meal in the evening just me and hubby. Far too much too drink and some lovely messages on Facebook from family. But surely every birthday is important and deserves a celebration we may be getting on but we are still the generation that knows how to enjoy ourselves but with the confidence to do what we want not what is expected. Happy birthday to all you gransnetters whenever your day maybe

I am 65 in October but unlike NannyJan will not get my pension until August (what weird logic do they apply?). We had been planning on organising a special holiday to USA but I’m reluctant as we have some ongoing concerns re DH’s pension. I’d hate to commit a lot of money only to find that his pension is slashed and we can’t afford it!

I'm 65 in 9 days time. DH is taking me shopping for clothes in Birmingham and a lunch at Jamie's then the next day a very nice Sunday Lunch at our favourite gastro pub. On the day itself I shall play walking netball as usual and make us a nice dinner.

Thank you christinefrance we had been expecting it, we just thought we would get more notice. We were told yesterday at 11 a.m. that we would finish at 17.00. So very sad day, everyone saying goodbye to each other, and, to be honest, it only sank in when I wrote it in the post here last night! I feel a part of me is missing this morning. But it is my colleagues I feel sorry for, I do at least have the pension to fall back on.

I am 65 in September, and can officially draw on State Pension next month. I retired in May and had a family and friends meal to mark that occasion.

For my 60th we had a lovely meal with about 22 of us, and then we went to Venice for 5 days.

Not really thought about celebrating my 65th, but now, thinking about it . I may just start dropping hints!

If you enjoy parties then go for it Telly always good to gather with family and friends.
We had a party for our 70th instead. Enjoy.
Sorry to hear about your job Lindylou there must be a lot of people in your situation now, it must be very worrying for all.

OH how lucky i was on my 60th and 65th. On my 60th I was taken to London to Albert Hall for Classic spectacular and afternoon tea at Fortnums and Masons this on the actual day, then the next day a big family lunch. My 65th was on a Thursday so we had a family celebration lunch on the previous Sunday as on my actual 65th I flew to India for a once in a life time holiday. So both birthdays very significant to me and I count myself as very lucky.

Any excuse for a party is my way ??????

We went to Switzerland for my 60th four years ago and have booked a luxury weekend at a country hotel with friends for H's 70th in April.
H took early retirement at 60 and I retired early too, so 65 is not that significant for us.

I am 65 this June but hadn't even thought about a big celebration, in fact OH will be away with work and I will be home alone .
We had a lovely family dinner for my 60th though.