NikoFab Posted August 27, 2013 Report Share Posted August 27, 2013 (edited) So today is yours truly's birthday...the big 42. But that's not the reason for this post. It's moreso an observation of how the world has changed so much since I was a kid. Here's what I mean: I have received automated happy birthday emails from:23 car/motorcycle websites4 places with which I have made previous purchases2 from gearhead friends2 philanthropic websites I have donated toAnd even one from our family veterinarian I have received happy birthday texts from:My wifeMy sonMy daughterMy momMy sister I have received a happy birthday call from:My wife I have received a happy birthday card from:My wifeMy mom It's amazing how interpersonal relationships have changed since I was a kid. (As i type this into an automotive forum lol) What about you guys? Do you see the same changes? Edited August 27, 2013 by NikoFab Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott87star Posted August 27, 2013 Report Share Posted August 27, 2013 Old man, lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89PalermoSHP Posted August 27, 2013 Report Share Posted August 27, 2013 You can add one more to the list, Happy Birthday! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy larry Posted August 27, 2013 Report Share Posted August 27, 2013 Happy Happy Birthday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burton Posted August 27, 2013 Report Share Posted August 27, 2013 Happy Bday!!! Here's the changes I've noticed at 40... Birthdays seem to come around much more frequently than they used to. The drive to do something special for them has gone down... no more big parties or dinners. And the big thing... Went from getting cool toys and hundreds of dollars when I was younger, to getting a few cards and phonecalls as I got older. It's all good tho, at this age I'm starting to really not give a crap about them LOL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelby Posted August 27, 2013 Report Share Posted August 27, 2013 hang in there youngin in a few more years you'l try to forget it has come arround one more time and the more it comes arround the more you realize how few you have left Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skrilla Posted August 27, 2013 Report Share Posted August 27, 2013 Happy Bday buddy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAinsworth Posted August 27, 2013 Report Share Posted August 27, 2013 And another electronic b'day wish....Hope you have a great one Nick.Jimmy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NikoFab Posted August 27, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 27, 2013 Old man, lol. There's some days I feel like an old man! God has graced me with a wonderful birthday headache today...you know one of those that sits right behind your eyes? Sucks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NikoFab Posted August 27, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 27, 2013 You can add one more to the list, Happy Birthday! Lol thank you sir! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NikoFab Posted August 27, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 27, 2013 Happy Happy Birthday Thanks Brett! That double happy will go right along with the two new gray hairs I'm sure I got today! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAinsworth Posted August 27, 2013 Report Share Posted August 27, 2013 There's some days I feel like an old man! God has graced me with a wonderful birthday headache today...you know one of those that sits right behind your eyes? Sucks! If you will take a cold beer, lean back, and drink it down. That headache will go away. May require more than one application.Jimmy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntercooledFlatty Posted August 27, 2013 Report Share Posted August 27, 2013 have a GREAT day bud you are as old as you think/feel. that makes me 18/73 42, seems like a long time ago for me looking forward to TX 14' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NikoFab Posted August 27, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 27, 2013 Happy Bday!!! Here's the changes I've noticed at 40... Birthdays seem to come around much more frequently than they used to. The drive to do something special for them has gone down... no more big parties or dinners. And the big thing... Went from getting cool toys and hundreds of dollars when I was younger, to getting a few cards and phonecalls as I got older. It's all good tho, at this age I'm starting to really not give a crap about them LOL. I hear you Mark! That clock keeps getting faster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natallica Posted August 27, 2013 Report Share Posted August 27, 2013 Crap man, I missed seeing it today. Regardless Happy Birthday! I know what you mean, I'm 39 and most all of my friends are now electronic -N8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NikoFab Posted August 27, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 27, 2013 hang in there youngin in a few more years you'l try to forget it has come arround one more time and the more it comes arround the more you realize how few you have left Shelby, you can call me youngin any time lol...I'll take it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NikoFab Posted August 27, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 27, 2013 Happy Bday buddy Thank you sir...any luck on your "quest?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NikoFab Posted August 27, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 27, 2013 And another electronic b'day wish....Hope you have a great one Nick.Jimmy Thank you Jimmy! Hope everything is coming around on your end as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NikoFab Posted August 27, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 27, 2013 If you will take a cold beer, lean back, and drink it down. That headache will go away. May require more than one application.Jimmy Doctor Ainsworth's prescription...repeat as necessary! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NikoFab Posted August 27, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 27, 2013 have a GREAT day bud you are as old as you think/feel. that makes me 18/73 42, seems like a long time ago for me looking forward to TX 14' Lol thanks Harry! Guess that would make me about 18/65 or somewhere abouts. TX '14 is gonna rock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NikoFab Posted August 27, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 27, 2013 Crap man, I missed seeing it today. Regardless Happy Birthday! I know what you mean, I'm 39 and most all of my friends are now electronic -N8 Thanks Nate! I feel you...I "hang out" with all you guys more than I do with people in person! Is that wrong? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 27, 2013 Report Share Posted August 27, 2013 Happy birthday you old buzzard! And yes, the whole technology stuff has made b days and special occcassions so inpersonal. The flip side of the getting happy birthday's via social media's is NOT getting any. You check emails, nothing, you check facebook, twitter, snapshot etc. and you begin to wonder wth? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NikoFab Posted August 27, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 27, 2013 Happy birthday you old buzzard! And yes, the whole technology stuff has made b days and special occcassions so inpersonal. The flip side of the getting happy birthday's via social media's is NOT getting any. You check emails, nothing, you check facebook, twitter, snapshot etc. and you begin to wonder wth? So does this give me king kong status?! At least for the day? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carguygibby Posted August 27, 2013 Report Share Posted August 27, 2013 (edited) I think we need to celebrate your birthday with a.................http://i663.photobucket.com/albums/uu353/carguygibby/bunny.png Edited August 27, 2013 by carguygibby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAinsworth Posted August 27, 2013 Report Share Posted August 27, 2013 I prefer the electronic b-day, anniversary, Easter, etc. greeting to a hard copy any day. Stamps are 40something cents each, hallmark is 5 bucks a card. E-wishes are much cheaper and more personal.Jimmy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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