Birthdays...- Page 3

[Mr Roxy]

Posted: 9/16/06 at 11:28am

Your 60 th is a sobering one I can tell you

[SueleenGay]

Posted: 9/16/06 at 11:29am

Not a BIG party, but why would that make a difference?

[Rathnait62]

Posted: 9/16/06 at 11:31am

If it's a big party, then yeah, he's definitely a jerk.

If it's a small gathering, I can see where he might be hesitant to have someone he doesn't know there. But, if it's the only way you can attend, he should be able to get over it.

[SueleenGay]

Posted: 9/16/06 at 2:30pm

No, it's some friends of his getting together at a restaurant, maybe 12 or so. Some are from out of town and don't know each other, so you wouldn't think it would be that big of a deal, but I guess it is.
By the way, Rath, I thought you were in a relationship.

[Rathnait62]

Posted: 9/16/06 at 2:35pm

Oh well then yeah, it doesn't seem like it should be a problem.

And no, I'm not in a relationship. Don't know where you got that.

[DayDreamer]

Posted: 9/16/06 at 2:37pm

That is a surprising response, especially since you are friends.

What's funny, though, is that if a friend was to bring someone I don't know to MY party, big or small, I would be totally cool with that. But I would have serious reservations about going to someone else's birthday party, especially if it's a small event.

I never claimed to make sense.

[Rathnait62]

Posted: 9/16/06 at 2:38pm

I completely agree.

[SueleenGay]

Posted: 9/16/06 at 3:00pm

I guess I was thinking of someone else. Anyway, we aren't going to attend. Petty? Perhaps, but I just hate immature, selfish, thankless whiners, especially over the age of 40.

[Rathnait62]

Posted: 9/16/06 at 3:08pm

We can't all be as perfect as you, I suppose, but it's certainly something to which one should aspire.

[JbaraFan1]

Posted: 9/16/06 at 3:13pm

Just to weigh in, I don't like a big deal to be made about my birthday. At the same time, I like simple things like receiving cards in the mail, email greetings, and going out for a family dinner. Mostly I like it pretty low-key. Not sure how I'll feel when it's time for my 50th next year. Still don't think I'll want a huge deal made of it though.

[DayDreamer]

Posted: 9/16/06 at 3:14pm

I would have a hard time attending, especially after his response. I mean, if he had explained WHY it was a problem, maybe. But freaking out, and then just hanging up... no time.

I had a friend who didn't like her girlfriend's fiance, so she only invited her to the wedding. I thought that was in poor taste.

[Rathnait62]

Posted: 9/16/06 at 3:17pm

I hope she only brought half a gift!

[StageManager2]

Posted: 9/16/06 at 3:20pm

DayDreamer, did the friend attend anyway, or did she take a stand?

[DayDreamer]

Posted: 9/16/06 at 3:21pm

She actually went, which I thought was stupid. I would not have gone, or ever spoken to her again.