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Posted: 6/19/2014 12:55:38 PM EDT
So another year has gone by, I'm another year older today.  Relatives are all out of state, kids are grown.  My daughter moved down south, and my son gets out of work at midnight.  I'll get home at 10pm tonight to my dog, and pour myself a glass of Jack on ice and call it a day.

Two days after Christmas the GF sent me a dear john text telling me it wasn't working out.  Right after I spent a lot of cash on her and her kid so the holiday would be nice for them.  (sorry no pics of GF as I deleted everything I had in a fit of rage.  I don't think I have ever been that pissed in my life)

It's not all bad though.  I immediately started a new Christmas fund, and this December, I won't be doing that again.  This year I will buy myself a new 1911 and let Arfcom pick it out.  I have a safe full of toys, a loading room in my basement with two Dillons, and a range 2 miles from the house.  I have things to be happy about.

So when the time comes, and you are spending that day by yourself, just remember you're in good company.  
Link Posted: 6/19/2014 12:57:17 PM EDT
[#1]
I have spent a few alone, and deployed.. it can always be worse.
Link Posted: 6/19/2014 1:04:12 PM EDT
[#2]
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This my friend, this right here-happy birthday
Link Posted: 6/19/2014 1:06:21 PM EDT
[#3]
Happy birthday. Fuck that ex GF, her loss.
Link Posted: 6/19/2014 1:06:40 PM EDT
[#4]
 OP, your not alone you have us.



Hugs from here, MissB

Link Posted: 6/19/2014 1:06:41 PM EDT
[#5]
As much as possible, yo solo.
Link Posted: 6/19/2014 1:06:50 PM EDT
[#6]
May all the rest of your birthdays be happier.    
Link Posted: 6/19/2014 1:08:58 PM EDT
[#7]
Today is my birthday too, and I'm stuck at work for 13hrs.  So in case no one else has said it, Happy Birthday!
Link Posted: 6/19/2014 1:09:51 PM EDT
[#8]
Been alone the past year and a half
Link Posted: 6/19/2014 1:09:55 PM EDT
[#9]
I usually do.  Deer hunting.
Link Posted: 6/19/2014 1:10:51 PM EDT
[#10]
You are never alone my friend...

Enjoy your times
Link Posted: 6/19/2014 1:10:52 PM EDT
[#11]
Nope, I host an ATF style guys weekend every year. We shoot guns and Tannerite, smoke cigars, ride ATV's and drink in the evening.
I am thinking about not doing it next year because I will be 50, but I probably still will.

OP, sorry to hear about your circumstances. Hope next year is better.
Link Posted: 6/19/2014 1:12:03 PM EDT
[#12]
I spend mine alone.
Don't even mention it.
Everyday is my birthday.
Link Posted: 6/19/2014 1:12:25 PM EDT
[#13]
Happy Birthday.

I'm PM'ing you a cake.
Link Posted: 6/19/2014 1:12:56 PM EDT
[#14]
I spent them alone before also.

BTW.....Happy Birthday!
Link Posted: 6/19/2014 1:14:07 PM EDT
[#15]
I usually  do and most Thanksgiving and Christmas and 4th of July's and, well you get the picture.
you have family you have nothing to complain about
Link Posted: 6/19/2014 1:17:09 PM EDT
[#16]
I do but I am an introvert, I moved 1400miles to avoid people I know so it don't bother me. I don't even observe it, mine is the 21st, I'll be at the range Saturday just like any other.
Link Posted: 6/19/2014 1:20:15 PM EDT
[#17]
HAPPY SEIZURE BIRTHDAY!!!

Link Posted: 6/19/2014 1:34:19 PM EDT
[#18]
"When I'm alone I prefer to be by myself"  

In the past I was sometimes by myself, but I have not been alone or lonely. If you feel that way, go out and do something. A few hours out with the unwashed and you'll be happy to be by yourself!
Link Posted: 6/19/2014 1:39:17 PM EDT
[#19]
I've been alone and forgot my birthday.
it doesn't matter to me.
Link Posted: 6/19/2014 1:41:02 PM EDT
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Link Posted: 6/19/2014 1:41:37 PM EDT
[#21]
Happy Birfday OP.



Link Posted: 6/19/2014 1:41:37 PM EDT
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So another year has gone by, I'm another year older today.  Relatives are all out of state, kids are grown.  My daughter moved down south, and my son gets out of work at midnight.  I'll get home at 10pm tonight to my dog, and pour myself a glass of Jack on ice and call it a day.

Two days after Christmas the GF sent me a dear john text telling me it wasn't working out.  Right after I spent a lot of cash on her and her kid so the holiday would be nice for them.  (sorry no pics of GF as I deleted everything I had in a fit of rage.  I don't think I have ever been that pissed in my life)

It's not all bad though.  I immediately started a new Christmas fund, and this December, I won't be doing that again.  This year I will buy myself a new 1911 and let Arfcom pick it out.  I have a safe full of toys, a loading room in my basement with two Dillons, and a range 2 miles from the house.  I have things to be happy about.

So when the time comes, and you are spending that day by yourself, just remember you're in good company.  
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I drink alone, yeah
With nobody else
You know when I drink alone
I prefer to be by myself...

I spend my burfdays alone because I prefer it that way. Usually go to a movie, or sometimes for a hike and some bunny blasting.
Link Posted: 6/19/2014 1:44:27 PM EDT
[#23]
Happy Birthday, OP !
Link Posted: 6/19/2014 1:45:11 PM EDT
[#24]
If I am lucky
Link Posted: 6/19/2014 1:48:06 PM EDT
[#25]
this year I will be, it is Saturday and I am hazardous to be around still, It saddens my boys they can't spend it with me, but I would rather they miss mine than Imiss any of theirs
Link Posted: 6/19/2014 1:49:12 PM EDT
[#26]
Don't feel bad bro....my birthday is saturday and I will spend it working....2nd shift....."wife" doesn't give a shit, one kid in Japan, the other....well, let's just say he is trying to "find" himself....parents 3 hours away...sister is a FSA dirtbag.  And birthdays were always a big thing in our family.  We have 4 birthdays in 3 days..my son's and my mothers is today, sisters is tomorrow and mine saturday.  So, I will just have my Birthday beer, in the garage, by myself when I get home,    Damn my life sucks...LOL
Link Posted: 6/19/2014 1:55:31 PM EDT
[#27]
My birthday is two weeks from Christmas.  Growing up, parents never had the funds to buy me anything since it was so close to the holidays.

Not making a big deal out of the day I was born has been something that's stuck with me.  I'm going to do my best to change that for my kids.

However, I feel like all sentiments now are just to make up for what I didn't have all those years.  A steak and a beer thank you.
Link Posted: 6/19/2014 2:04:01 PM EDT
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Don't feel bad bro....my birthday is saturday and I will spend it working....2nd shift....."wife" doesn't give a shit, one kid in Japan, the other....well, let's just say he is trying to "find" himself....parents 3 hours away...sister is a FSA dirtbag.  And birthdays were always a big thing in our family.  We have 4 birthdays in 3 days..my son's and my mothers is today, sisters is tomorrow and mine saturday.  So, I will just have my Birthday beer, in the garage, by myself when I get home,    Damn my life sucks...LOL
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Yeah I'm spending it second shift too and then I go home to an empty house, but at least I have the bottle of Jack at home, and all the people of Arfcom here
Link Posted: 6/19/2014 2:09:16 PM EDT
[#29]
Happy Birthday OP!


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Happy Birthday to you too!
Link Posted: 6/19/2014 2:13:55 PM EDT
[#30]
I went out and bought myself a birthday cake on year . white cake with Eat Me in red . I have spent many alone . Happy Birthday OP !!
Link Posted: 6/19/2014 2:17:50 PM EDT
[#31]
In the last 10 years, I've spent my birthday with someone else twice.

It's just a day to me.

Link Posted: 6/19/2014 2:19:25 PM EDT
[#32]
what about those of us that chose to spend our birthdays alone? i hate the idea that you need to celebrate your birthday, if anything you should be thanking your mother for the pain and suffering she went through to bring you into this world, not worried about what people are going to get you.  it's just another day to me
Link Posted: 6/19/2014 2:20:39 PM EDT
[#33]
Happy birthday.

You're here, not alone.
Link Posted: 6/19/2014 2:24:52 PM EDT
[#34]
Link Posted: 6/19/2014 2:43:45 PM EDT
[#35]
I've done it before.

Sometimes its the best way, and there are always worse ways to spend a birthday.

Happy Birthday!

Link Posted: 6/19/2014 2:46:01 PM EDT
[#36]
Birfy Hapday!!
Link Posted: 6/19/2014 2:47:55 PM EDT
[#37]
I've lived alone for 17 years. I make it to my family home for big holidays but pretty much keep to myself all other times.

Link Posted: 6/19/2014 2:48:01 PM EDT
[#38]
I usually forget about my birthday. It's not a big deal to me anymore.
 
Link Posted: 6/19/2014 2:50:39 PM EDT
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This. My birthday is tomorrow. It will be like any other day. I prefer it like that.
Link Posted: 6/19/2014 3:12:52 PM EDT
[#40]

Happy birthday!


I am single no kids no girlfriend.


Safe with lots of toys.


One Dillon in the basement a 1050.


Shooting range in backyard.


2 English Setters to keep me company.


Don't think I ever remember being lonely.


In fact I FUCKIN LOVE IT!


Link Posted: 6/19/2014 3:13:50 PM EDT
[#41]
Define "alone"?
Link Posted: 6/19/2014 3:20:54 PM EDT
[#42]
Well Happy Birthday sir.

I've got a few years on me and not that many left.

I made up my mind that I was going to enjoy the remaining years.   If I have to do it by myself..........then so be it.

gd
Link Posted: 6/19/2014 3:28:17 PM EDT
[#43]
just another day to me. Sometimes I'm at work, sometimes I'm at home, sometimes I'm on the road.
Link Posted: 6/19/2014 4:24:41 PM EDT
[#44]
I've spent the last four or five bdays by myself OP. At least you have kids, sure they might have grown up,and moved out, but that's something.
Link Posted: 6/19/2014 4:27:43 PM EDT
[#45]
Happy Birthday
Link Posted: 6/19/2014 4:29:29 PM EDT
[#46]
I celabrate life all year long. I prefer to be alone on Birthdays.......Give Thanks to God for Blessing me with another, and dwell on past and forward to future....
Link Posted: 6/19/2014 4:30:14 PM EDT
[#47]
I do.  I have spent my birthdays alone for years.
Link Posted: 6/19/2014 4:31:10 PM EDT
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If it wasn't for my wife and/or family telling me, I'd remember about a week later.

Happy fuggin' birthday, OP.!
Link Posted: 6/19/2014 7:10:17 PM EDT
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This. My birthday is tomorrow. It will be like any other day. I prefer it like that.
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In the last 10 years, I've spent my birthday with someone else twice.

It's just a day to me.



This. My birthday is tomorrow. It will be like any other day. I prefer it like that.


Happy Bday to you too!

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Link Posted: 6/19/2014 7:10:47 PM EDT
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Happy birthday!

I am single no kids no girlfriend.

Safe with lots of toys.

One Dillon in the basement a 1050.

Shooting range in backyard.

2 English Setters to keep me company.

Don't think I ever remember being lonely.

In fact I FUCKIN LOVE IT!

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I like your attitude!


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