So it's now official...I'm over the hill. :( On this day I turn...*GULP*...FORTY. :(
Estil
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So, the day I've been long dreading is now here. I would've never figured though we'd have anything like this corona virus and all this self-isolation happening though. So on this day, I officially become over the hill...today I turn, "gulp*...
FORTY. 
Yes, I'm already at least half gray, and yes I don't have nearly the sexy trim figure I had when I was oh, 21 or 25 or so, but to be honest I don't really feel all that different for the most part. I mean I still do pretty much the same hobbies, like the same food...my wife claims that I have matured some over the years but I'm just not seeing it. With this whole virus thing going on, there's just not much room/feeling for celebration though. Traditionally my grandma gets me Pizza Hut for my birthday (plus I go to her house every Sunday to play 800 Rummy, have pizza or chicken/fries together with her and my aunt, plus while it's cooking I get to work on a jigsaw puzzle...if anyone does those anymore). But now with bordering Illinois going on full lockdown, I imagine it's only a matter of time before my state, Kentucky, is next. So who knows if I'll even get to go to grandma's anymore for quite some time...
And I know you guys think I'm nuts for saying this, but I don't even feel right getting anything but basic necessities right now...indeed I was so relieved and grateful when my Amazon package arrived with four bags of my kitty's Purina Cat Chow Indoor to help ensure he has a good reserve supply of it. With all these people struggling just to find (not afford, find) basic needs I just don't feel right buying any luxury things (such as they are) while this is going on. If anything, this is helping me appreciate even more and better enjoy the things I already have to keep me busy (video games, baseball cards, World Book/Britannica yearbooks, local newspaper archive and so on). My wife unfortunately has had to be in a nursing home about 40ish miles away for a few years now (so it's just me and kitty holding down the fort here) but I do appreciate very much that not only is she in good hands with the staff there, but especially that we can call (and occasionally Skype) as much as we want without racking up expensive long distance charges like you would a few decades ago.
So yes, I've now reached one of the major milestones in one's life, with all the very mixed feelings that go with that, and me and my wife's 15th anniversary will be here in a few months as well (June 17). I only wish it was all under better circumstances.
https://youtu.be/Ro0ptJrF-Wc
https://youtu.be/waHfFygWO1M_1980 (birth year) crowd indeed... :P
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Dimes: 54S, 53P, 50P, 49S, 45D+S, 44S, 43D, 41S, 40D+S, 39D+S, 38D+S, 37D+S, 36S, 35D+S, all 16-34's
Quarters: 52S, 47S, 46S, 40S, 39S, 38S, 37D+S, 36D+S, 35D, 34D, 32D+S
74 Topps: 37,38,46,47,48,138,151,193,210,214,223,241,256,264,268,277,289,316,435,552,570,577,592,602,610,654,655
1997 Finest silver: 115, 135, 139, 145, 310
1995 Ultra Gold Medallion Sets: Golden Prospects, HR Kings, On-Base Leaders, Power Plus, RBI Kings, Rising Stars
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Happy Birthday!! Here in the the South at that age your still wet behind
the ears and your still poopin' green. Enjoy this day, it only gets better!!
Happy birthday!
I hope that's true for this coronavirus thing...that the situation gets better sooner rather than later.
I'm in KY, not the real South but we did get a star on the Confederate flag so I guess that counts for something?
Dimes: 54S, 53P, 50P, 49S, 45D+S, 44S, 43D, 41S, 40D+S, 39D+S, 38D+S, 37D+S, 36S, 35D+S, all 16-34's
Quarters: 52S, 47S, 46S, 40S, 39S, 38S, 37D+S, 36D+S, 35D, 34D, 32D+S
74 Topps: 37,38,46,47,48,138,151,193,210,214,223,241,256,264,268,277,289,316,435,552,570,577,592,602,610,654,655
1997 Finest silver: 115, 135, 139, 145, 310
1995 Ultra Gold Medallion Sets: Golden Prospects, HR Kings, On-Base Leaders, Power Plus, RBI Kings, Rising Stars
40??? Yer Still A KId................
Happy Birthday
Give me a break... I got you beat by 23 years kid....I feel like I am 25 even though medication I am on makes me feel like I'm half loaded half the time.....LOL !!!
chaz
My grandma's pet name for me has always been "kidd". I not so sure I qualify though...
Why can't I just be like the store and be Forever 21 or 25 or something?
Dimes: 54S, 53P, 50P, 49S, 45D+S, 44S, 43D, 41S, 40D+S, 39D+S, 38D+S, 37D+S, 36S, 35D+S, all 16-34's
Quarters: 52S, 47S, 46S, 40S, 39S, 38S, 37D+S, 36D+S, 35D, 34D, 32D+S
74 Topps: 37,38,46,47,48,138,151,193,210,214,223,241,256,264,268,277,289,316,435,552,570,577,592,602,610,654,655
1997 Finest silver: 115, 135, 139, 145, 310
1995 Ultra Gold Medallion Sets: Golden Prospects, HR Kings, On-Base Leaders, Power Plus, RBI Kings, Rising Stars
(at 1:56): I can't think that far ahead...
Dimes: 54S, 53P, 50P, 49S, 45D+S, 44S, 43D, 41S, 40D+S, 39D+S, 38D+S, 37D+S, 36S, 35D+S, all 16-34's
Quarters: 52S, 47S, 46S, 40S, 39S, 38S, 37D+S, 36D+S, 35D, 34D, 32D+S
74 Topps: 37,38,46,47,48,138,151,193,210,214,223,241,256,264,268,277,289,316,435,552,570,577,592,602,610,654,655
1997 Finest silver: 115, 135, 139, 145, 310
1995 Ultra Gold Medallion Sets: Golden Prospects, HR Kings, On-Base Leaders, Power Plus, RBI Kings, Rising Stars
Just think, when you reach 60 you'll wish you were 40. So enjoy 40 to the max now. H.B.
I smell 63 now. You have an abundance of purchase mistakes in the future. Happy 40th!
40 is nothing, you're still a kid. Happy birthday!
Collecting 1970s Topps baseball wax, rack and cello packs, as well as PCGS graded Half Cents, Large Cents, Two Cent pieces and Three Cent Silver pieces.
Happy Birthday! Make the most of it that you can! I’ll be 48 this year. I’m in Ohio and mom’s in Illinois. She will be 92 in May! I talk to her everyday which I thoroughly enjoy as I’m not sure when I’ll get back there to see her.
Cheers to many more birthdays!
Your 40’s are a great decade...maturity (relatively), earning potential and still healthy. Live it up and celebrate with a Pizza Hut delivered to your door!
Actually traditionally my grandma would get me Pizza Hut for my birthday...but I know if you can even do that now...
Dimes: 54S, 53P, 50P, 49S, 45D+S, 44S, 43D, 41S, 40D+S, 39D+S, 38D+S, 37D+S, 36S, 35D+S, all 16-34's
Quarters: 52S, 47S, 46S, 40S, 39S, 38S, 37D+S, 36D+S, 35D, 34D, 32D+S
74 Topps: 37,38,46,47,48,138,151,193,210,214,223,241,256,264,268,277,289,316,435,552,570,577,592,602,610,654,655
1997 Finest silver: 115, 135, 139, 145, 310
1995 Ultra Gold Medallion Sets: Golden Prospects, HR Kings, On-Base Leaders, Power Plus, RBI Kings, Rising Stars
Ahhh, what I wouldn't give to be 40 again. It's not the end of the road man, it's just the first "hair pin" curve. Happy 40th
Currently seeking 1975 Hostess panels
Got one, two, more? Let me know!!
Yeah, well over half of which is already gray...
Dimes: 54S, 53P, 50P, 49S, 45D+S, 44S, 43D, 41S, 40D+S, 39D+S, 38D+S, 37D+S, 36S, 35D+S, all 16-34's
Quarters: 52S, 47S, 46S, 40S, 39S, 38S, 37D+S, 36D+S, 35D, 34D, 32D+S
74 Topps: 37,38,46,47,48,138,151,193,210,214,223,241,256,264,268,277,289,316,435,552,570,577,592,602,610,654,655
1997 Finest silver: 115, 135, 139, 145, 310
1995 Ultra Gold Medallion Sets: Golden Prospects, HR Kings, On-Base Leaders, Power Plus, RBI Kings, Rising Stars
Just think, you're 1st birthday happens at the end of your first year of life, so the reality is that you turn 40 after having lived 40 whole years already. Technically you're 41 already bro.
You shot down everything supportive everyone has said so far, so I tried this route.
I spotted my first grey hair about 6 months ago. It was frightening.
I immediately cut it, and sprayed it with weed killer.
I know like that Santa Clause movie doctor says, if it bothers me I can always dye it and I should die-it!
I don't think so though, that whole idea of putting that yucky inky stuff all over your head with Saran wrap over top looks kinda gross
Interestingly, it seems like I'm among the youngest here but among the oldest at Video Game Sage (formerly Nintendo Age)...go figure. Do young people not like collecting trading cards anymore?
Dimes: 54S, 53P, 50P, 49S, 45D+S, 44S, 43D, 41S, 40D+S, 39D+S, 38D+S, 37D+S, 36S, 35D+S, all 16-34's
Quarters: 52S, 47S, 46S, 40S, 39S, 38S, 37D+S, 36D+S, 35D, 34D, 32D+S
74 Topps: 37,38,46,47,48,138,151,193,210,214,223,241,256,264,268,277,289,316,435,552,570,577,592,602,610,654,655
1997 Finest silver: 115, 135, 139, 145, 310
1995 Ultra Gold Medallion Sets: Golden Prospects, HR Kings, On-Base Leaders, Power Plus, RBI Kings, Rising Stars
Day late but Happy Birthday and many more to ya!
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Well there is much both in my gaming and card hobbies I want to experience so I sure hope so!
Dimes: 54S, 53P, 50P, 49S, 45D+S, 44S, 43D, 41S, 40D+S, 39D+S, 38D+S, 37D+S, 36S, 35D+S, all 16-34's
Quarters: 52S, 47S, 46S, 40S, 39S, 38S, 37D+S, 36D+S, 35D, 34D, 32D+S
74 Topps: 37,38,46,47,48,138,151,193,210,214,223,241,256,264,268,277,289,316,435,552,570,577,592,602,610,654,655
1997 Finest silver: 115, 135, 139, 145, 310
1995 Ultra Gold Medallion Sets: Golden Prospects, HR Kings, On-Base Leaders, Power Plus, RBI Kings, Rising Stars
Hee hee thanks for remembering that I'm a wannabe "crazy cat lady"
Dimes: 54S, 53P, 50P, 49S, 45D+S, 44S, 43D, 41S, 40D+S, 39D+S, 38D+S, 37D+S, 36S, 35D+S, all 16-34's
Quarters: 52S, 47S, 46S, 40S, 39S, 38S, 37D+S, 36D+S, 35D, 34D, 32D+S
74 Topps: 37,38,46,47,48,138,151,193,210,214,223,241,256,264,268,277,289,316,435,552,570,577,592,602,610,654,655
1997 Finest silver: 115, 135, 139, 145, 310
1995 Ultra Gold Medallion Sets: Golden Prospects, HR Kings, On-Base Leaders, Power Plus, RBI Kings, Rising Stars
You're welcome. I also love cats, they're very loyal companions!
My wife has dyed her hair before, and it was a mess. The hair dye smells funny, and they include little plastic gloves in the hair dye kit so you don't get it on your hands. It's a messy job, I think I'll just stick with the grey hairs.
Happy Birthday man. I hate to break it to ya, but you've been over the hill for 10 years now.
"All evil needs to triumph is for good men to do nothing."
Yes indeed, kitties are man's REAL best friend.
Dimes: 54S, 53P, 50P, 49S, 45D+S, 44S, 43D, 41S, 40D+S, 39D+S, 38D+S, 37D+S, 36S, 35D+S, all 16-34's
Quarters: 52S, 47S, 46S, 40S, 39S, 38S, 37D+S, 36D+S, 35D, 34D, 32D+S
74 Topps: 37,38,46,47,48,138,151,193,210,214,223,241,256,264,268,277,289,316,435,552,570,577,592,602,610,654,655
1997 Finest silver: 115, 135, 139, 145, 310
1995 Ultra Gold Medallion Sets: Golden Prospects, HR Kings, On-Base Leaders, Power Plus, RBI Kings, Rising Stars
Your primary care physician will have a nice little surprise procedure for you at your next annual exam.
It's hidden right there in the word annual. HAHA
That should be the least of your concerns
It could be worse!!
Dimes: 54S, 53P, 50P, 49S, 45D+S, 44S, 43D, 41S, 40D+S, 39D+S, 38D+S, 37D+S, 36S, 35D+S, all 16-34's
Quarters: 52S, 47S, 46S, 40S, 39S, 38S, 37D+S, 36D+S, 35D, 34D, 32D+S
74 Topps: 37,38,46,47,48,138,151,193,210,214,223,241,256,264,268,277,289,316,435,552,570,577,592,602,610,654,655
1997 Finest silver: 115, 135, 139, 145, 310
1995 Ultra Gold Medallion Sets: Golden Prospects, HR Kings, On-Base Leaders, Power Plus, RBI Kings, Rising Stars