#0 · Apr 18, 2003, 14:47 · Frank

Well, I reckon I've now reached the point where birthdays have become an inconvenience rather than cause for celebration. 45 is not a number I thought I'd ever reach when in my teens. So for any youngsters reading this, I tell you, it happens! Though the consolation is, it's not at all as scary as it may seem from your perspective. The mind sort-of resigns itself to the inevitable. :)

Yours,
Frank

#1 · Apr 18, 2003, 14:52 · Tom

That doesn't sound particularly old to me, from my perspective at 28. Do you really mean that you were planning to die before reaching 45? Fortunately it didn't happen and you don't seem disappointed.

Happy birthday.

#2 · Apr 18, 2003, 16:06 · PeacefulWarrior

Happy birthday!  I still believe I'll never get that old![ :D ]

#3 · Apr 19, 2003, 08:51 · Nick

Frank,

[8D] Happy Birthday!! [8D]

From a California guy (who was your age a while back).

Have a great day!!

#4 · Apr 19, 2003, 09:13 · jilola

Happy Birthday!

2cents & L&L
jouni

#5 · Apr 19, 2003, 10:34 · Adrian

Greetings Frank!

Happy birthday to you! I hope you are having a wonderful day notwithstanding the inconvenience [ :) ]

If it's any consolation, I will be 47 in three weeks time - I hope we are living proof that there is hope for the youngsters here yet [ :) ]

Regardless of age, physical time does go by fast, and it is up to each and every one to make the most of your reason for this lifetime.

With best regards,

Adrian.

#6 · Apr 19, 2003, 10:41 · clandestino

happy birthday Frank !

best wishes,
Mark

#7 · Apr 19, 2003, 13:48 · panabelle

[ :) ]HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!![ :) ]

But, hey, time is an illusion anyway! [|)] Sorry, I've just been throwing that phrase everywhere, haven't I? Anyway, HAPPY BIRTHDAY and have a nice day! [ :) ][ :) ][ :) ]

#8 · Apr 20, 2003, 00:41 · dovelady

As far as I am concerned, you are all toddlers.....my next one will
be 70.  It shakes me up to think it, let alone type it.
Where did the years go?  Make them all count people.  I'm not
getting older, I just keep getting better. [ :P ]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, FRANK  and I hope you enjoy many more.

dovelady

#9 · Apr 20, 2003, 02:11 · fredhedd

i read a carlos castenada book once where don jaun was talking about why he was so old but still so healthy.  he was talking to carlos about how he never agreed to get old and therefore his body had to comply.  i think his exact words were ' i never agreed to get old'. kind of mind over matter.  he may have then went on to say that most people already 'know' that they are going to be old and when they get old they succumb to old characteristics.  i'm not old enough yet to have any experience w/ this but i keep it in mind as much as possible.  i don't really believe in celebrating birthdays anymore but i will reckognize that it's your bday and wish you a happy day. :)

#10 · Apr 20, 2003, 04:51 · Frank

Thank you for all your best wishes both on this thread and in the PM's. A great day was had by all, though a few of my friends did over indulge to the extent where they still haven't surfaced!

Thanks again.

Yours,
Frank

#11 · Apr 20, 2003, 07:27 · Kodemaster

Happy belated birthday =-] I didn't catch this post until now as I have not been on in the past few days...

Happy Easter too =-]

#12 · Apr 20, 2003, 07:53 · LJ57

I'm a few days late, but Happy Birthday.

#13 · Apr 21, 2003, 06:20 · Frank

quote:
Originally posted by Tom

That doesn't sound particularly old to me, from my perspective at 28. Do you really mean that you were planning to die before reaching 45?
LOL: not exactly planning to, Tom. But I once had a fascination with motorcycles and used to race them at Club level as a hobby. I had my share of spills and, like most people who engage in this activity, have stared death in the face quite a number of times. I always thought I'd die on a bike.

Nowadays all that's behind me. I still have a machine but no-longer ride it on the public highway as it's too crowded and too dangerous. But I still do track-days when the mood takes me.

Yours,
Frank

#14 · Apr 21, 2003, 17:09 · James S

A belated (or very very early) Happy Birthday to you Frank.

I remember as a young teenager thinking about how old I would be when the year 2000 came around. I'd be in my 30's!! That was just too far away to bare contemplating.

Now I'm 36 and trying to remember what happened in 2000 doesn't bare contemplating.

[ :) ]
James.

#15 · Apr 22, 2003, 05:48 · clandestino

Hi James S !

funny that - I must've been about 10 or 11 and I remember clearly thinking to myself "I'll be 24 in the year 2000". I remember being slightly worried by this thought at the time, because I knew that I'd have to cook my own meals and do my own washing !