AnnieP Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 Yes, I have hit the big 40. And am very happy about it! I have decided that I am going to take no prisoners in my 40's! I won't be getting a tatoo though.... SO: Out for a meal and then cinema tonight Tomorrow morning I am going to see a show home in Cobham (A huf haus), then Twickenham for the rubgy (yee haaa), then London for a regimental dinner! Sunday I am heading up to the NEC to go to the Homebuilding and renovation show. BIG party next weekend! I am also going to sit myself down and write a list of things I wish to do in my 40's. What would you guys suggest? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Webmuppet Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 How about learning something new as a challange.............playing a musical instrument or something more physical like learning to sail........I learnt to sail just before my 40th and took up the piano last year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillfamily Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 Congratulations Annie - have a fabulous day and year I'm also turning 40 this year and have started to think of things I want to do :D In preparation of my 40th (in 6 months time) I'm losing weight and getting fit, doing the finishing touches to my house and getting my life in order so that when I turn 40 I can think about doing some fun things - still thinking of more but so far...... getting a tattoo running the local 10k run for charity doing an OU taster course to see if it's something I want to take further Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitbag Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 how about getting more chickens!!? Happy birthday!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 Travel. Write that book. I hope you are having a lovely day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkshire Pudding Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 (edited) Happy birthday! I'm 40 next month and have decided to enjoy it too. I've decided that I won't let work rule my life, and will be trying to take life more in the direction I want it to go. We're having a weekend away with friends to a mystery location. I'm also trying to find out who owns that few square metres of unused land on the other side of my garden hedge - it would make a fab veggie plot and OH is game for us to buy it if possible. There are loads of things I want to do, feel free to add any or all to your list! I'd like to travel more, go on another whale-watching trip and actually see some whales (previous attempts having been rather thin in the whale sighting department), swim in a properly warm sea, have time to read a book now and then, and learn to say 'no' sometimes! Oh, and expand my menagerie (although OH is trying to say 'enough', but we all know that's in the OED and is easily ignored!). Edited March 20, 2009 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisa33 Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 Happy Birthday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feemcg Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 Happy 40th Birthday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poachedegg Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 Happy Birthday - being 40 is invigorating! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paola Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 Haaaaaaaappy Birrrrrrrthday tooooooooo yoooooooouuuuuuuuu Tomorrow morning I am going to see a show home in Cobham (A huf haus), then Am very I would love a Huf Haus. Are you having one built? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gamebird Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 A huge, big 40th Happy Birthday. Aaah 40 - those were the days!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClaireG Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 Happy 40th Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 Big Birthday Fishes sis! Ok a quick list of 5 suggestions here... 1. Sky diving! 2. Wing walking 3. Learn to ride a motorbike 4. Build a couple of barn conversions 5. Get someone to whisk you away on a romantic holiday of a lifetime! Cant wait to see you next week Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackrocksrock Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 Happy birthday hope you have a great one - can remember going to glasgow to my daughters shared house when she was a student on my 40th and spent the night with her and her friend Katie and was never so cold in my entire life in that house and so so glad to come home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 Happy Birthday AnnieP! 40 is great (mine was a wee while ago now though ) Why not open a donkey sanctuary? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 Happy Birthday Being in your 40's is great, you are usually at ease in your own skin and the world is your oyster. I would say just make more time for you and do some of the things that you have been promising yourself for years. Enjoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ana's flock Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! Things to do before (and after) you're 40: 1. Have a great time doing whatever you fancy. 2. Forget 'to do' lists and go to No 1. Just enjoy it! Birthday hugs Ana Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlo Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 Happy 40th Birthday from me too. I started to organise my trek up Kilimanjaro as my 40th challenge. Now, I have to think of some other events but don't want to be away from the kids for too long just yet. Have a wonderful birthday - make sure it lasts at least a week - and ENJOY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 Happy 40th Birthday I haven't done any life changing things since becoming 40 except for getting the chickens but whatever you do enjoy yourself. Being in your 40's is great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joojoo Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 Happy 40th Birthday (it's mine in a few months too - I'm dreading it)!! Hope you have a fabulous day and weekend. Enjoy every second of it. I like Snowy's idea of a donkey sanctuary - go for it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 Yes, I have hit the big 40. And am very happy about it! I have decided that I am going to take no prisoners in my 40's! I won't be getting a tatoo though.... SO: Out for a meal and then cinema tonight Tomorrow morning I am going to see a show home in Cobham (A huf haus), then Twickenham for the rubgy (yee haaa), then London for a regimental dinner! Sunday I am heading up to the NEC to go to the Homebuilding and renovation show. BIG party next weekend! I am also going to sit myself down and write a list of things I wish to do in my 40's. What would you guys suggest? I'm a typical carpricorn. The older i get the more happier i am. We tend to go in reverse. As youngsters we are an old head on young shoulders, then get younger as we get older Seriously, i'm 43 now, and quite happy. I always say that i am glad i was born when i was. I wouldn't want to have been born nowadays. The 70's was fabulous, and 80's exciting, didn't take too much notice of the nineties, but don't think i missed out on anything? I have really fond memories of my childhood. How many kids nowadays could play in the streets after dark, or play in the woods like we used to? As said, i wouldn't swap my childhood for nothing. 40 plus and happy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 Tomorrow morning I am going to see a show home in Cobham (A huf haus), Ooooo, I am really jealous, I would love to see one of those houses Have a super day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
