Last ever birthday party

[Alan Dale]

Meant for the lounge:-

I had my last ever birthday party when I was 18. Some people have one for their 21st. Ok.

Absolutely last forgivable birthday is 30th but I really don't know why you'd want to do it.

I can't stand the whole 'but you have to it's my birthday' attitude.

If you ever find yourself saying something to that effect then you should take a step back and give yourself a serious dressing down.

Agreed?

[SeanMacGabhann]

Most definitely agreed !

I mean by all means use it as an excuse for a party but anything else is just...wrong

[SeanMacGabhann]

Lounged anyway...

[Brendan]

Pah. Getting through another year without dying is due cause for celebration. As is getting through another week. So roll on 5:30pm! :)-D

[Asset]

I had a biggie birthday party last year!

you misery guts - don't you like a party Alan?

What has saying 'but you have to, it's my birthday' got to do with a party? People either come or they don't.

I take it you'll not be at the forum birthday bash then?

[dulwichmum]

One of my most favourite lines is "but you have to it is my birthday!" I don't tell anyone what age I am - but it is a great excuse to acquire gifts...

The other line I enjoy is "Of course I love you, now where are my presents..."

[Jah Lush]

Alan, you're such a party pooper. As it happens I'm going to a birthday party this afternoon. Second one of the week in fact. I love a party but then I am a hedonist.:))

[TillieTrotter]

I had a big 40th this year. Twas enjoyed by many. Surely its any excuse...!:)-D

[Keef]

Nout wrong with getting p!ssed up for your birthday, and you may aswell do it with friends, or you'll just feel miserable ;-)

[Alan Dale]

I hate the smug self satisfied 'it's my birthday' look on people's faces and the way they nurse their dregs waiting for their next birthday drink. Or worst of all when they sulk about someone not coming or the lack of cards or whatever.

If you really want to celebrate your birthday then you should take your Mum out. She did the hard part- and I don't just mean letting your Dad have a go on her...

[TillieTrotter]

Think you need a new set of friends Alan.

[Brendan]

Yeah I really don?t know anyone who celebrates peoples birthdays because they feel like they are under some kind of obligation to do so. People do it because they want to and they enjoy each other?s company.

[SeanMacGabhann]

TO be fair to Alan, I know what he is talking about. Most of us use it as today's excuse for a boozeathon but one or two people I know (including family members) really do take it upon themselves to grab a moment in the spotlight (which is ok) but make everyone feel like sh one t if they don't reeeally put themselves out (not so good)

[Alan Dale]

Exactly right Sean.

My closest friends don't celebrate their birthdays.

My experiences of people who misbehave on their birthday are old friends, friends of friends and colleagues.

It's pretty much universal though.

If you organise your own birthday party then you are one of the people I mean....

[Brendan]

Well I?ll just naively carry on assuming the best of my friends and family. I find most of the time it?s warranted.

[Alan Dale]

When is a naive assumption warranted? Or a warranted assumption naive?

[Asset]

when the warranty is assumed or the assumption naive

[Alan Dale]

I see that. My attempt at pedantry was incorrect.

A naieve assumption could easily be warranted as naive or not you still have to make assumptions.

But I am still not celebrating my birthday.

[Brendan]

Don?t believe I?m getting into this but:

If the assumption turns out to be warranted even though it was made without the critical deduction that may have been necessary for the situation.

[Brendan]

like what you said alan.

[Alan Dale]

Yes. Agreed. I was wrong. Although I only asked but I was really implying that the statement was an oxymoron. It's not.

[Asset]

Oh Alan, I'll come to your party if you've got no friends.

[*Bob*]

Could we organise a surprise birthday party far Alan?

Toilet attendants. Change on silver trays. Strippers. The works.

[Asset]

perfect!

[Alan Dale]

No thanks.

Birthdays are sh:d.