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orlok · 12-30-2012, 06:04 AM

Thanks for the Birthday wishes all. I am now waiting for the rest of the household to get up so I can open my presents

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ProfCrash · 12-30-2012, 07:28 AM

Ohhhh more presents. Have a great time!

Stitchawl · 12-30-2012, 07:37 AM

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Originally Posted by orlok

Thanks for the Birthday wishes all. I am now waiting for the rest of the household to get up so I can open my presents

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With a birthday so close to Christmas, do you get "A" Birthdaychristmas present? That was always my biggest gripe with mine so close.

Stitchawl

orlok · 12-30-2012, 07:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Stitchawl

With a birthday so close to Christmas, do you get "A" Birthdaychristmas present? That was always my biggest gripe with mine so close.

Stitchawl

Exactly that. Doesn't bother me now, but when I was a kid it seemed really unfair. Nowadays, people conveniently forget it's my Birthday altogether, including my Mother (well, she did Skype this morning to wish me a happy B'day, but diddly squat in terms of a gift).

Stitchawl · 12-30-2012, 07:48 AM

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Originally Posted by orlok

Exactly that. Doesn't bother me now, but when I was a kid it seemed really unfair.

Me TOO!! It really bummed me out. "Hey kid, here's your Birthdaychristmaschanukah present." I may be the reason that these days I just buy what ever I want when I want, to make up for it.

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Nowadays, people conveniently forget it's my Birthday altogether, including my Mother (well, she did Skype this morning to wish me a happy B'day, but diddly squat in terms of a gift).

My mother was obsessive about remembering things like that, and had a calendar book that even included the approximate mailing times so cards or gifts would reach people right on the proper day, for birthdays or anniversaries. My son, on the other hand, usually remembers either a month before or a week after, although now that he's married, I noticed that the birthday card I received (on time) was addressed in her handwriting. He did, however, e-mail me on the day itself. Anyway, enjoy YOUR day. I hope you receive a pony and a submarine! Or at least a new sled!

Stitchawl

orlok · 12-30-2012, 07:55 AM

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I may be the reason that these days I just buy what ever I want when I want, to make up for it.

. THAT explains why I so love to self-indulge. Never thought of why before. Well I'm just off to open my TWO presents that I did get (not counting my early one yesterday, the video card that I opened a day early out of necessity).

ProfCrash · 12-30-2012, 11:14 AM

My nephews birthday is Dec 31. They have a family party on the day and his friend party in July.

Latinandgreek · 12-30-2012, 12:12 PM

Happy birthday, orlok, and congratulations on another smoke-free day, WT Sharpe!

poohbear_nc · 12-30-2012, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Stitchawl

With a birthday so close to Christmas, do you get "A" Birthdaychristmas present? That was always my biggest gripe with mine so close.

Stitchawl

I had the same problem as a kid - I never had a separate birthday present until I was an adult. Kind of sucks when you're a kid.

Stitchawl · 12-30-2012, 07:39 PM

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I had the same problem as a kid - I never had a separate birthday present until I was an adult. Kind of sucks when you're a kid.

Especially when you've been wanting a "Super-Atomic BeezleBlaster" that's being advertised on the Saturday morning Cartoon channel, and you find yourself with new socks and underwear... KNOWING there won't be a second chance.

Stitchawl

poohbear_nc · 12-30-2012, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Stitchawl

Especially when you've been wanting a "Super-Atomic BeezleBlaster" that's being advertised on the Saturday morning Cartoon channel, and you find yourself with new socks and underwear... KNOWING there won't be a second chance.

Stitchawl

I wanted the "Jungle Larry" safari set - complete with molded plastic pith helmet!

Rumpelteazer · 12-31-2012, 02:25 AM

I'm doubting my new Kindle will arrive today. UPS still insists it will be delivered today but the last scan was twelve hours ago when it went on it's way from the US to Europe. But I'm up early (too early for a day off) just in case.

WT Sharpe · 12-31-2012, 02:35 PM

I got one REALLY GREAT Christmas gift: My wife is having some artwork framed for me. It's something I bought some time ago and had always meant to get framed, but you know how financial priorities get in the way of our desires! So when my wife asked me what I wanted for Christmas, I told her I wanted that artwork framed. It should be ready around the middle of January.

It's called simply "Tree." Some of you just may recognize the artist.

Rumpelteazer · 12-31-2012, 08:11 PM

Of course, the year I finally remember to buy ear plugs the neighbouring students don't seem to throw a New Year's party (runs around the room to knock on every bit of wood). Just like when you take a umbrella with you it never rains, yet when you decide not to take one there's heavy rain.

It seems most people are done with setting off fireworks so I'm going to make a cup of tea and read in bed for a while.

poohbear_nc · 01-02-2013, 06:27 PM

I had a "magical" experience driving home from work tonight. I came around a curve and saw what appeared to be a large dog on the side of the road. I slowed down in case a rescue was needed -- and saw it was a deer -- a little doe was standing by the roadside .... waiting to cross! I rolled by slowly ... she looked both ways and then trotted to the center of the road ... stopped and looked again ... and crossed safely! I couldn't believe it!

Deer are evolving to coexist with road traffic!

A real Disney moment!

12-30-2012, 06:04 AM	#35206
orlok Close to the Edit! Posts: 9,797 Karma: 267994408 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis, Amazon Fire 8", Kindle 6"	Thanks for the Birthday wishes all. I am now waiting for the rest of the household to get up so I can open my presents .

12-30-2012, 07:28 AM	#35207
ProfCrash Tea Enthusiast Posts: 8,554 Karma: 75384937 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Somewhere in the USA Device: Kindle1, Kindle DX Graphite, K3 3G, IPad 3, PW2	Ohhhh more presents. Have a great time!

12-30-2012, 11:14 AM	#35212
ProfCrash Tea Enthusiast Posts: 8,554 Karma: 75384937 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Somewhere in the USA Device: Kindle1, Kindle DX Graphite, K3 3G, IPad 3, PW2	My nephews birthday is Dec 31. They have a family party on the day and his friend party in July.

12-30-2012, 12:12 PM	#35213
Latinandgreek Warrior Princess Posts: 5,038 Karma: 9724231 Join Date: Sep 2009 Device: PRS-505; PRS-350, PRS-T1, iPad, Aura HD	Happy birthday, orlok, and congratulations on another smoke-free day, WT Sharpe!

12-31-2012, 02:25 AM	#35217
Rumpelteazer Grand Sorcerer Posts: 5,367 Karma: 27919658 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Utrecht, the Netherlands Device: Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition	I'm doubting my new Kindle will arrive today. UPS still insists it will be delivered today but the last scan was twelve hours ago when it went on it's way from the US to Europe. But I'm up early (too early for a day off) just in case.

12-31-2012, 02:35 PM	#35218
WT Sharpe Bah, humbug! Posts: 39,072 Karma: 157049943 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Chesapeake, VA, USA Device: Kindle Oasis, iPad Pro, & a Samsung Galaxy S9.	I got one REALLY GREAT Christmas gift: My wife is having some artwork framed for me. It's something I bought some time ago and had always meant to get framed, but you know how financial priorities get in the way of our desires! So when my wife asked me what I wanted for Christmas, I told her I wanted that artwork framed. It should be ready around the middle of January. It's called simply "Tree." Some of you just may recognize the artist.

12-31-2012, 08:11 PM	#35219
Rumpelteazer Grand Sorcerer Posts: 5,367 Karma: 27919658 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Utrecht, the Netherlands Device: Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition	Of course, the year I finally remember to buy ear plugs the neighbouring students don't seem to throw a New Year's party (runs around the room to knock on every bit of wood). Just like when you take a umbrella with you it never rains, yet when you decide not to take one there's heavy rain. It seems most people are done with setting off fireworks so I'm going to make a cup of tea and read in bed for a while.

01-02-2013, 06:27 PM	#35220
poohbear_nc Bah! Humbug! Posts: 63,889 Karma: 135242149 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Durham, NC Device: Every Kindle Ever Made & To Be Made!	I had a "magical" experience driving home from work tonight. I came around a curve and saw what appeared to be a large dog on the side of the road. I slowed down in case a rescue was needed -- and saw it was a deer -- a little doe was standing by the roadside .... waiting to cross! I rolled by slowly ... she looked both ways and then trotted to the center of the road ... stopped and looked again ... and crossed safely! I couldn't believe it! Deer are evolving to coexist with road traffic! A real Disney moment!