Birthday

[BenWickes]

So it's my birthday in two weeks.

Wife asked me this morning what I want. I said 'Nothing, get something for the garden instead you'll enjoy'.

Silence

Then she said 'Well we have to do something, it's your big five o'.

I said 'WHAT? Doing the maths in my head because I literally had forgot how old I'll be and came to 48.

She's literally wishing my life away.

Anyone else have another half who already has a spade ready and has your life insurance policy at the ready?

I may act like a cantankerous 70 year old and probably look it but bloody hell

[Burnley1989]

I once had a year when literally everybody forgot my birthday, I didn’t get one card... I honestly wasn’t bothered and as a result everybody now goes over the top which I hate

I’m happy to have a nice meal with my Mrs and children and a few beers with my mates or Dad

[ClaretTony]

I’m not having an more birthdays

[Bosscat]

So it's my birthday in two weeks.

Wife asked me this morning what I want. I said 'Nothing, get something for the garden instead you'll enjoy'.

Silence

Then she said 'Well we have to do something, it's your big five o'.

I said 'WHAT? Doing the maths in my head because I literally had forgot how old I'll be and came to 48.

She's literally wishing my life away.

Anyone else have another half who already has a spade ready and has your life insurance policy at the ready?

I may act like a cantankerous 70 year old and probably look it but bloody hell

Happy 70, 50, 48th in 2 weeks Ben

[BenWickes]

I’m not having an more birthdays

I don't celebrate them and haven't done for years but I have to admit. When the wife added two years to my age today. It got me thinking I should. She doesn't half watch a lot of crime/murder shows on TV.

[BenWickes]

Happy 70, 50, 48th in 2 weeks Ben

Cheers Bosscat.

[Bosscat]

Cheers Bosscat.

You're welcome Ben m8

[JohnMac]

Next month is another milestone when my Bus Pass and Pension finally become available after being robbed of a year. I did get my Senior Season Ticket last year but guess how much use I've had out of that one?

[spadesclaret]

I don't know about wishing my life away but it has always worried me that Mr. spades introduces me as his first wife - "Meet xxx, my first wife."

[Nonayforever]

It was my birthday a couple of days ago, i received cards gifts etc etc from family, but someone told me that i had loads of messages on Facebook.

I never go on Facebook. Whats all that about then - people posting messages on Facebook that i will never see !

[BenWickes]

I don't know about wishing my life away but it has always worried me that Mr. spades introduces me as his first wife - "Meet xxx, my first wife."

There are several ways that could be taken but sadly none of them are good

[BenWickes]

It was my birthday a couple of days ago, i received cards gifts etc etc from family, but someone told me that i had loads of messages on Facebook.

I never go on Facebook. Whats all that about then - people posting messages on Facebook that i will never see !

Many happy returns for the other day. Talking of Facebook. I called my best mate last night to wish him a Happy Birthday.
I said 'I apologise I haven't messaged you Happy Birthday on Facebook. I don't go on much these days'

He said 'Good job you didn't mate. My birthday is in November'.

[Buxtonclaret]

I don't know about wishing my life away but it has always worried me that Mr. spades introduces me as his first wife - "Meet xxx, my first wife."

Heck!
Don't make him any more bacon butties!

[BenWickes]

You're welcome Ben m8

Going off my missus' maths I'll be due a birthday card off the Queen in 25 years.

[AfloatinClaret]

I’m not having an more birthdays

Not celebrating your birthday's one thing, but choosing not to 'have' any more is not a good thing; have you called the Samaritans?

[ClaretTony]

Not celebrating your birthday's one thing, but choosing not to 'have' any more is not a good thing; have you called the Samaritans?

Only because the next one is a significant one

[BenWickes]

Only because the next one is a significant one

In my mind I read it as you didn't want to accept it. I stopped accepting I was any older than 30. (Does maths) Ermmm stopped accepting 18 years ago

[jdrobbo]

Only because the next one is a significant one

You’re only 80 once, Tony, so you must enjoy it when the day comes next January!

[ClaretTony]

You’re only 80 once, Tony, so you must enjoy it when the day comes next January!

And you can (subsequent words removed to avoid a ban)

[MDWat]

Told you before about taking years off his age John

[ClaretTony]

Told you before about taking years off his age John

No surprise to see this poster join in either

[huw.Y.WattfromWare]

I’m not surprised most folk use facebook with the price of a card and postage. It also works as a wake up call for those that forgot.
Daughter was pestering me to update my Amazon wishlist for mine next week. Claret Store is my Amazon so a club face mask and home goalies jersey it is. Been told to cover up by doctor so long sleeves it has to be.

[Volvoclaret]

I don't know about wishing my life away but it has always worried me that Mr. spades introduces me as his first wife - "Meet xxx, my first wife."

I always introduce mine as my current wife

[BenWickes]

I’m not surprised most folk use facebook with the price of a card and postage. It also works as a wake up call for those that forgot.
Daughter was pestering me to update my Amazon wishlist for mine next week. Claret Store is my Amazon so a club face mask and home goalies jersey it is. Been told to cover up by doctor so long sleeves it has to be.

Didn't know they did wish lists. Can other people see them?
I have two items in my Amazon saved. That table cricket game (test Match) that used to have a batsman with a bat shaped like a vacuum cleaner and a book that retails at around £80. World History.

Maybe I'll nudge the missus over to Amazon before my 52nd next year.

[tim_noone]

I know a glass half empty type guy a couple of years older than me....Who for thirty odd years always asks.......How old are you Now? I think he Enjoys me Catching him up.

[ClaretTony]

A friend of mine is a year and a day older than me. I do enjoy that one day each year when he’s two years older.

[tim_noone]

A friend of mine is a year and a day older than me. I do enjoy that one day each year when he’s two years older.

[Claret Toni]

I don't know about wishing my life away but it has always worried me that Mr. spades introduces me as his first wife - "Meet xxx, my first wife."

I use this one occasionally, even though we've been married over 40 years.

Keeps her on her toes.

[huw.Y.WattfromWare]

Didn't know they did wish lists. Can other people see them?
I have two items in my Amazon saved. That table cricket game (test Match) that used to have a batsman with a bat shaped like a vacuum cleaner and a book that retails at around £80. World History.

Maybe I'll nudge the missus over to Amazon before my 52nd next year.

Yea, other people seeing them is the idea.
Open your item and down the right hand side is a dropbox “add to list”. Just create a new list and add the item to it. See photo below.
When anybody asks what you want for your birthday it’s “check me wish list”

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