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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.

Georgesgran Sun 13-Jul-25 12:12:42

I can’t grow courgettes to save my life!

Mt61 Sun 13-Jul-25 12:15:12

Wow 89! Have a nice, chillaxing day 😊

henetha Sun 13-Jul-25 12:16:44

Men! He didn't mean to, I'm sure. And he is still there with you. Have a lovely day, Chicken... cluck cluck....

Astitchintime Sun 13-Jul-25 12:19:18

Happy Birthday chicken! Have a lovely day, I am sure you are loved…….but sometimes men can be forgetful. 💐

Marmight Sun 13-Jul-25 12:45:36

Happy Birthday chicken 🥳. Have a lovely day.
(I hope he remembers when he sees the 2 cards!)

kittylester Sun 13-Jul-25 12:49:59

Happy birthday, chicken.

On my hobby horse again but I hope you are accessing all available help with your dh.

Redcar Sun 13-Jul-25 12:53:02

Happy Birthday chicken

BlueBelle Sun 13-Jul-25 12:54:31

Well done Chicken that’s good going at 89
Very Happy birthday🎂

By the way it anyone wants a courgette or three just let me know

chicken Sun 13-Jul-25 12:55:14

I shan’t mention it to OH, it would only upset him, and I’ve put the cards up in my bedroom for the same reason. “Lathyrus”, I love the comment about the courgettes. It reminds me of a Miss Read book about being headmistress at a tiny country school where she would find presents of marrows left on her doorstep like abandoned babies and would creep out at n.ight to bury them in the garden so as not to cause offence.

Ziplok Sun 13-Jul-25 12:58:23

Happy birthday Chicken 💐🎉🥳🎂🥂

FriedGreenTomatoes2 Sun 13-Jul-25 13:08:59

Oh many happy returns of the day to you chicken! 👋

butterandjam Sun 13-Jul-25 14:11:11

silverlining48

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

You're 89, Congratulations and Happy Birthday.

I'm guessing you've got a vintage husband who has lasted almost as long as you. It's not surprising if some of the working parts are showing a little wear and tear.

Nanato3 Sun 13-Jul-25 15:46:38

Happy Birthday flowers
Enjoy the rest of your day .

Allira Sun 13-Jul-25 16:16:42

I used to enjoy the Miss Read books
Our courgettes aren't quite ready yet, but there are about nine on two plants!

I just ate a piece of cake because it's your birthday 🍰

sodapop Sun 13-Jul-25 16:46:43

Happy Birthday chicken sounds like an ideal day to me. I love runner beans too so have some for mewinecupcake

62Granny Sun 13-Jul-25 16:52:07

Happy Birthday💐🎂🍾, hope you enjoyed your runner beans, my dear father in law used to slice them thinly with a pocket knife,especially for me and my Mil, served with butter and plenty of S& P they used to taste delicious, shop bought do not taste the same.

mrswoo Sun 13-Jul-25 17:10:07

Happy Birthday Chicken I hope you are enjoying your day.

That was a lovely Miss Read story! Personally I love a marrow but I imagine you could get sick of the sight of them if you had too many

Jamie Sun 13-Jul-25 17:35:15

Belated Birthday wishes,Chicken Hope you have been having a lovely day.flowers

chicken Sun 13-Jul-25 20:54:52

Thank you all. I had a lovely day. DD had gone on holiday but left a lovely lunch that I just had to warm up—-much appreciated on a hot day. GD brought the baby round for a cuddle together with scones, jam and clotted cream for tea. S2 rang from Australia for a long chat, also GS3 and several other GCs messaged me,so a busy, happy day.

Stansgran Sun 13-Jul-25 20:58:32

It’s obviously a weekend for special people as my half sister was 91 and my dear friends was 90 this week end. You are blessed.

lemsip Sun 13-Jul-25 21:04:39

Happy Birthday to you! hope you've had a nice day!

Doodledog Sun 13-Jul-25 21:40:20

Oh, chicken. I'd be fizzing too, but the thing about forgetting things is that we don't do it on purpose. I hope you've had a good day all the same. You never know, he might remember soon. flowers

Allira Sun 13-Jul-25 21:41:48

scones, jam and clotted cream for tea.
Bliss!!

Patsy70 Sun 13-Jul-25 21:42:29

Happy 89th Birthday, chicken! Sounds like you’ve enjoyed your day. 🥳💐🎶🥂

JoyBloggs Sun 13-Jul-25 22:50:57

chicken

I shan’t mention it to OH, it would only upset him, and I’ve put the cards up in my bedroom for the same reason. “Lathyrus”, I love the comment about the courgettes. It reminds me of a Miss Read book about being headmistress at a tiny country school where she would find presents of marrows left on her doorstep like abandoned babies and would creep out at n.ight to bury them in the garden so as not to cause offence.

Happy Birthday chicken!
Lovely story about the marrows... I used to really enjoy 'escaping' into the world of Miss Read.