40th Birthday Etiquette

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nomadd replied

1 November 2009, 10:09
Originally posted by kaiser78 View Post

A good mate of mine hits the big 4O in a couple of weeks.

I am wondering if I should buy him anything,say a bottle of whisky/ alternative, or if this is not really the done thing. We don't agreeably bother with cards etc for our other birthdays.

Sorry if this appears a bit of a dumb question, for some reson I find myself in a bit of a dilema over this

1. Pipe.
2. Slippers.
3. Book on COBOL.

Nomadd
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Evil Hangover replied

1 November 2009, 10:06
Originally posted by kaiser78 View Post

A good mate of mine hits the big 4O in a couple of weeks.

I am wondering if I should buy him anything,say a bottle of whisky/ alternative, or if this is not really the done thing. We don't agreeably bother with cards etc for our other birthdays.

Sorry if this appears a bit of a dumb question, for some reson I find myself in a bit of a dilema over this

No. Just another birthday. 40, 39, 52 ? What's the difference. Women ascribe a lot more relevance to these so called 'milestones'.

You're a geezer !
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Diestl replied

1 November 2009, 09:59
40 is the new 30. Get him a high class prozzie or 2.
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Zippy replied

31 October 2009, 21:51
Originally posted by Gonzo View Post

<SHAKES HEAD>

There comes a point in a woman's life, especially when she has a few years' experience in the workplace under her belt, where it is just not credible to pretend to be 21 anymore.

You are going to have to switch to being 25 I'm afraid.

Oh bugger, rumbled again. OP - A 40th birthday present would be a nice gesture.
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Gonzo replied

31 October 2009, 21:36
Originally posted by Zippy View Post

I'll certainly appreciate a present - in 19 years time

<SHAKES HEAD>

There comes a point in a woman's life, especially when she has a few years' experience in the workplace under her belt, where it is just not credible to pretend to be 21 anymore.

You are going to have to switch to being 25 I'm afraid.
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Zippy replied

31 October 2009, 21:03
I'll certainly appreciate a present - in 19 years time
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Toolpusher replied

31 October 2009, 20:54
Originally posted by Netraider View Post

I would be very pleased if a good friend bought me a 40th birthday present from here

If your friend likes whisk(e)y, then go for it.

WHS.

Whatever he drinks, get a decent bottle of that. Even if he's just a beer drinker, there are some premium brews (no, not just Carlsberg Special Brew) that are available.
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Netraider replied

31 October 2009, 15:42
I would be very pleased if a good friend bought me a 40th birthday present from here

If your friend likes whisk(e)y, then go for it.
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kaiser78 replied

31 October 2009, 13:57
Originally posted by dinker View Post

Hopefully, by the time YOU hit 40 you`ll have learned how to spell.

Not bothered about that for this particular posting - not relevant. Next.
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dinker replied

31 October 2009, 13:39
Originally posted by kaiser78 View Post

A good mate of mine hits the big 4O in a couple of weeks.

I am wondering if I should buy him anything,say a bottle of whisky/ alternative, or if this is not really the done thing. We don't agreeably bother with cards etc for our other birthdays.

Sorry if this appears a bit of a dumb question, for some reson I find myself in a bit of a dilema over this

Hopefully, by the time YOU hit 40 you`ll have learned how to spell.
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cupidstunt replied

31 October 2009, 11:33
Originally posted by kaiser78 View Post

A good mate of mine hits the big 4O in a couple of weeks.

I am wondering if I should buy him anything,say a bottle of whisky/ alternative, or if this is not really the done thing. We don't agreeably bother with cards etc for our other birthdays.

Sorry if this appears a bit of a dumb question, for some reson I find myself in a bit of a dilema over this

I would buy him the whiskey and help him consume it.
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kaiser78 started a topic 40th Birthday Etiquette

31 October 2009, 11:31
40th Birthday Etiquette

A good mate of mine hits the big 4O in a couple of weeks.

I am wondering if I should buy him anything,say a bottle of whisky/ alternative, or if this is not really the done thing. We don't agreeably bother with cards etc for our other birthdays.

Sorry if this appears a bit of a dumb question, for some reson I find myself in a bit of a dilema over this
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