Thrifty in my 60's

Brie

Greenqueen_2 said:

Well it was predictably boring- just like any other day really.
  I am a carer for my husband who is partially sighted and has mobility issues, as well as my 34 yr old son with Autism, so going out anywhere is a challenge. Neither of them acknowledged that it was my birthday, regardless of it being a “biggie”, despite my wearing a big pink badge with 60 emblazoned on it! 

On the plus side I will not now have to pay for any future prescriptions!

Well just imagine all of us singing "happy birthday to you" and clapping wildly when you blow out allllll those candles on the big birthday cake the best baker in the bunch has made for you.  

If it makes you feel any better for my 60th my OH decided that we should go away to a posh hotel for a long weekend.  And take his mom along with us so she could have a treat and I would have someone to talk to when he was in the sauna. (though I'm sure that wasn't actually his intention....he meant well)

oceandreamer

Belated birthday wishes @Greenqueen_2 I hope you can find a little time to treat yourself and mark your special day - as they say.. You deserve it.  

OpalGirl

Happy belated birthday wishes @Greenqueen_2. 

I_Love_comps

Sorry that no one remembered your birthday,  Everyone on here wish you a belated 60th Birthday.   Hope you manage to treat yourself to something nice for your birthday.

I am having to arrange my own  birthday meal, I have told hubby he can order and pay for some 60th birthday things to place on the table and wall.

Sun_Addict

Happy belated birthday Greenqueen 🎂 Sorry to hear it wasn’t acknowledged by your family. I’m also a carer for my husband who has a brain injury so can empathise. 

Greenqueen_2

Thanks folks.
I was a little upset when going to bed thinking that despite having 6 siblings, a parent and a daughter, I did not get a single card, phone call, text or email.  

kimwp

I think there's a bit of a blind spot around birthdays this time of year due to Christmas and the first couple of months of the year being a bit bleak. 

Rosa_Damascena

Greenqueen_2 said:

Thanks folks.
I was a little upset when going to bed thinking that despite having 6 siblings, a parent and a daughter, I did not get a single card, phone call, text or email.  

I am guessing you're not one to make a fuss over your birthday so others are unlikely to realise it matters to you  

I think you should start putting yourself first occasionally. Yes you have responsibilities, but that doesn't mean you can't be cherished. Start at 60!

MACKEM99

Reminds me of a lady my wife knew who always sent cheques to grandchildren for birthdays and christmas.  Despite doing this they never said thank you or visited her.  So she started sending the cheques unsigned.  They soon turned up to see her.  What a surprise.

Rosa_Damascena

I received a surprise cheque this week. I walked into town to bank it today and ended up having a fine time in local chazzers - not at all thrifty!