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He’s forgotten my birthday.

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chicken Sun 13-Jul-25 10:57:15

OH has forgotten that it’s my birthday today. At 89, I only have 2 good friends left and they have both sent lovely cards, but what I miss is hearing an actual voice wishing me Happy Birthday. Still,I count my blessings. I’ve just picked a colander full of runner beans, my first tomatoes are ripening, my little cat is purring peacefully by my side and it’s not as hot as it was yesterday.

silverlining48 Sun 13-Jul-25 11:01:07

Happy birthday Chicken. Enjoy the runner beans and your special day. Congratulations 🥳

GrannyIvy Sun 13-Jul-25 11:05:51

Happy Birthday 🎉🥳

ViceVersa Sun 13-Jul-25 11:06:43

Happy birthday, hope you enjoy your day nonetheless.

Sadgrandma Sun 13-Jul-25 11:07:01

Forgive him, he didn’t mean to forget your birthday. I’m sure that still having him at your side is a precious gift enough.

Aveline Sun 13-Jul-25 11:07:11

Happy birthday!

Icandoit Sun 13-Jul-25 11:07:58

I can imagine how you must feel, I wouldn't like that either. However it's not the end of the world, just enjoy your day. You never know it may have some suprises in store for you. Have a lovely birthday. flowers

Taunton Sun 13-Jul-25 11:08:07

Happy Birthday! 🥳 Enjoy your day and especially your little cat (I miss mine dearly!) xx

Sar53 Sun 13-Jul-25 11:09:34

Happy Birthday, have a lovely day 💐x

MiniMoon Sun 13-Jul-25 11:11:11

Happy Birthday chicken. Enjoy your day, and the runner beans. Nothing beats home grown vegetables.

GrannyGravy13 Sun 13-Jul-25 11:13:57

Wishing you a very happy birthday Chicken 🎂🍾🥂

Parsley3 Sun 13-Jul-25 11:14:21

Happy birthday, chicken.💐

Lathyrus3 Sun 13-Jul-25 11:17:24

Happy birthday 🎂

I envy you the runner beans and would make you a present of a courgette if we lived near each other🙂

Gardens are such a consolation aren’t they?🌺

Georgesgran Sun 13-Jul-25 11:17:33

🎂🥂 Happy Birthday.

Does your DH realize he’s forgotten or is he having memory problems? I find weekend birthdays usually mean some early messages and some late. Will a belated birthday from him do?

Dottydots Sun 13-Jul-25 11:19:33

Happy birthday wishes chicken. I've known my man friend for over 20 years and had a couple of birthday cards to start with but nothing since. He makes up for it in other ways, though.

V3ra Sun 13-Jul-25 11:20:56

Wow happy 89th chicken!
Maybe he's saving the excitement for next year? 🎉

Blossoming Sun 13-Jul-25 11:21:49

Happy birthday flowers.

chicken Sun 13-Jul-25 11:31:54

Thank you all for your kind messages. OH does have memory problems so I’m not surprised he’s forgotten.
“Lathyrus” thank you for the offer of a courgette but no thanks. I’ve got a bucketful of them and more growing each day They’re like triffids!

Mrsluckhurst Sun 13-Jul-25 11:39:54

Happy birthday chicken. flowers
Hope you enjoy your runner beans, they're so delicious when fresh.

Aldom Sun 13-Jul-25 11:39:59

flowers Happy birthday chicken.
I understand your sadness. You're being very positive though. I hope you enjoy your special day and the fact that your dear husband is sharing the day with you, albeit in not the same way as in days gone by. cupcake

Lathyrus3 Sun 13-Jul-25 11:43:39

chicken

Thank you all for your kind messages. OH does have memory problems so I’m not surprised he’s forgotten.
“Lathyrus” thank you for the offer of a courgette but no thanks. I’ve got a bucketful of them and more growing each day They’re like triffids!

😬

We had a notice at the allotment last year

“Remember to lock your car at the allotment - or somebody will put courgettes on the back seat”

🥒🥒🥒🥒🥒

(I know they’re cucumbers bit it’s the best I could o🙄)

Jaxjacky Sun 13-Jul-25 11:44:23

Happy Birthday 🎂 chicken runner bean envy here too, mine have got rust.

Allira Sun 13-Jul-25 11:46:05

Happy birthday chicken, enjoy your day.
🎶🎵🎶🎵🥂🍾🎂

Thank you for the reminder to check the courgettes 🥒🥒 😀

InRainbows Sun 13-Jul-25 11:49:32

Happy Birthday!

Next time, remind him, you know he has memory issues, save both of you the pain of a forgotten birthday. Don't put yourself through that or him the guilt when he realises.

AGAA4 Sun 13-Jul-25 12:07:16

Happy Birthday chicken. Enjoy your day. Men can be forgetful about special days sometimes