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Birthday blues

16 Aug 00 - 07:50 PM (#279192)
Subject: Birthday blues
From: death by whisky

I'm just invading Death by Whisky's space, as I'm his wife and just wondered if anyone has any interesting ideas for curing the birthday blues and livening up a folkies day??No more instruments - caravan space limited to kids and large dog, instruments already have more than their fair share of our space. So until Ray,s finished building a house, small ideas preferred . Thanks mudcatters. Bec.


16 Aug 00 - 08:55 PM (#279232)
Subject: RE: Birthday blues
From: sophocleese

Well I just ordered a fifth string capo for my husband's birthday. It'll be late as its his birthday today and the capo won't be in the store till friday at the earliest. Any small adjustment or accessory needed on any of the instruments? A good music book that he wouldn't think to buy himself? Does he have any other hobbies or interests? How about a small intimate dinner for two, I mean you and him not him and an instrument.


16 Aug 00 - 09:02 PM (#279235)
Subject: RE: Birthday blues
From: SINSULL

My nieces and nephews gave their dad a book of coupons good for a variety of things - mowing lawn, taking out trash, two hours of uninterrupted TV of his choice. Throw in a back rub and a birthday cake and you have a gift with minimal space.


16 Aug 00 - 09:33 PM (#279247)
Subject: RE: Birthday blues
From: Bert

Hi Bec, thanks for visiting Mudcat.

Yeah that back rub should do it. Along with a bottle of Jim Bean of course.

And DbW, we love you guy! Happy, happy, happy from us here at Mudcat Radio.

Bert


17 Aug 00 - 01:10 AM (#279387)
Subject: RE: Birthday blues
From: Gypsy

We do theme cakes for b'days. Should've seen our banjo player when i made him a pony sized banjo cake. Was priceless. Anyway, musicians are the easiest people in the world to get little things for. You never have enough: Strings, picks, batteries for the tuner, straps, dulcimer hammers, string shine, i could go on and on and on. And it would appear that i have done so! And of course, having the gang over to jam, with a bluegrass rendition of Happy b'day to you, is most effective.


17 Aug 00 - 01:39 AM (#279396)
Subject: RE: Birthday blues
From: CamiSu

A surprise party. No presents, just people and music and food. I got one for my 40th (sans music---but that was OK), and I didn't know I had that many friends! It still makes me feel good 5 years later.


17 Aug 00 - 09:58 PM (#279920)
Subject: RE: Birthday blues
From: alison

Get him a small (cheap) mic for the computer so he can sing along with us in hearme....

slainte

alison


17 Aug 00 - 10:01 PM (#279923)
Subject: RE: Birthday blues
From: Mbo

Give him a big ol' kiss! That outta do it!


17 Aug 00 - 10:05 PM (#279925)
Subject: RE: Birthday blues
From: dwditty

SNOG him.


17 Aug 00 - 10:05 PM (#279926)
Subject: RE: Birthday blues
From: Dave (the ancient mariner)

Get a mic and join hearme we would love to hear you. Yours, Aye. Dave


18 Aug 00 - 04:10 PM (#280409)
Subject: RE: Birthday blues
From: death by whisky

Thanks guys, I,m already intending to carry out some of the suggestions, can't say which as I want it to be a surprise, but thanksfor your time, we'll certainly make sure he has a good time on his birthday. Cheers Bec.


18 Aug 00 - 06:10 PM (#280464)
Subject: RE: Birthday blues
From: Irish sergeant

Bec; Go to Aines songbook and find the parody i submitted months ago the birthday song sung to the tune of Silver threads among the gold. Sing that for him if that doesn't work, then give him all of the above with a good bottle of Jamieson's Irish whiskey. Or you could quote redneck Darth Vader "Shoot, Y'all come on over t' the dark side Luke! It'll be a hoot!" Kindest Reguards and happy birthday Death by Whiskey! Neil