The big 4-0

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Fri, Feb 10, 2023 11:51 AM

As I quickly approach 40 (next week) I'm curious to know how those of you that have already hit that age celebrated.

Anyone do anything big? Just another day?

My wife and I are both off for the big day, but it looks like rain/storms in the high 60s. The current plan is to go record shopping and spend at least $40 at each record store. If the rain clears I'm sure there will be some patio day drinking and most certainly a cigar.

We're talking with her parents about going to Pinehurst in the spring for a few rounds of golf as my big 40th celebration.

I also plan to spend 40 nights in my hammock this year, which is about 30 days more than a normal year.

Ironman92 Administrator

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Fri, Feb 10, 2023 12:26 PM

My wife took me to a Reds game and when we got there to our seats my whole family and even my 87 year old grandma were there. It was pretty cool actually.

BRF Senior Member

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Fri, Feb 10, 2023 12:26 PM

It was 30 years ago, so I don’t remember.

Dr Winston O'Boogie Senior Member

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Fri, Feb 10, 2023 1:05 PM

I went to Columbus to celebrate with my parents and siblings. My wife got me a cake that had the log of all my schools and companies I'd worked for. My parents gave me 4 games worth of Browns tickets. Finally, the lady who used to own Rotolo's Pizza in Grandview made me 40 of her homemade ravioli as a special order for my parents (Rotolo's used to offer them on their menu, but took them off when Mrs. Rotolo retired). Those were f-ing awesome.

Happy Birthday to you. Time to grow up. Well, sort of. I'm now in my early 50s and haven't grown up yet, so I can't talk.

Ironman92 Administrator

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Fri, Feb 10, 2023 1:06 PM

Oh…and at age 40 basically something new goes wrong with your body every single day.

Enjoy

justincredible Honorable Admin

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Fri, Feb 10, 2023 1:21 PM

posted by Ironman92
Oh…and at age 40 basically something new goes wrong with your body every single day.

Enjoy

Yeah, no shit. My left elbow hurts for no apparent reason. I have no idea when I hurt it but it can get pretty painful just doing ordinary things.

justincredible Honorable Admin

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Fri, Feb 10, 2023 1:22 PM

posted by Dr Winston O'Boogie
Happy Birthday to you. Time to grow up. Well, sort of. I'm now in my early 50s and haven't grown up yet, so I can't talk.

Ironman92 Administrator

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Fri, Feb 10, 2023 1:23 PM

posted by justincredible
Yeah, no shit. My left elbow hurts for no apparent reason. I have no idea when I hurt it but it can get pretty painful just doing ordinary things.

I’m around 3000 days into my 40’s so the new stuff is impressive

Zunardo Senior Member

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Fri, Feb 10, 2023 1:25 PM

posted by Ironman92
Oh…and at age 40 basically something new goes wrong with your body every single day.

This. But it really accelerates after 45.

Think mine was dinner and a movie with the wife. No cool gifts or a "Lordy, you're 40!" theme that I recall. Just a number. But I did start muttering at the neighborhood kids who drifted off the sidewalk when walking by.

Laley23 GOAT

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Fri, Feb 10, 2023 1:39 PM

Mine will be in the summer (June) so will likely try and convince my wife to rent a party bus from Chicago to Cleveland for a 3 day mini vacation, and do Tribe games (and maybe Cavs Finals game...?)

birddog23 Senior Member

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Fri, Feb 10, 2023 1:57 PM

posted by justincredible
As I quickly approach 40 (next week) I'm curious to know how those of you that have already hit that age celebrated.
Anyone do anything big? Just another day?
My wife and I are both off for the big day, but it looks like rain/storms in the high 60s. The current plan is to go record shopping and spend at least $40 at each record store. If the rain clears I'm sure there will be some patio day drinking and most certainly a cigar.
We're talking with her parents about going to Pinehurst in the spring for a few rounds of golf as my big 40th celebration.
I also plan to spend 40 nights in my hammock this year, which is about 30 days more than a normal year.

Do you have kids or is it just you and the wife?

justincredible Honorable Admin

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Fri, Feb 10, 2023 2:01 PM

posted by birddog23
Do you have kids or is it just you and the wife?

Just us.

friendfromlowry Senior Member

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Fri, Feb 10, 2023 2:07 PM

I’m still several years away from 40 but I think this is what you should do.

QuakerOats Senior Member

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Fri, Feb 10, 2023 3:09 PM

posted by justincredible
Just us.

Better get busy

Dr Winston O'Boogie Senior Member

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Fri, Feb 10, 2023 3:35 PM

posted by friendfromlowry
I’m still several years away from 40 but I think this is what you should do.

Plus 40 is only a few years away from needing the little blue pill.

justincredible Honorable Admin

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Fri, Feb 10, 2023 5:50 PM

posted by QuakerOats

Better get busy

Doing what?

justincredible Honorable Admin

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Fri, Feb 10, 2023 5:51 PM

posted by friendfromlowry
I’m still several years away from 40 but I think this is what you should do.

I don’t have that much energy

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