Pirate looking at 40

McGee · Post by **McGee** » November 29, 2005 7:52 pm

Woke up this morning to the thought that two months from today I'll be 40 (not that I'm dwelling or anything....)

I need suggestions on the best way to celebrate. Possibilities so far include a quick jaunt to somewhere hot (Sipping a pain killer in Virgin Gorda is my personal favorite but probably cost prohibitive), a larger than normal birthday party, or a weekend with friends down in Newport.

Any other suggestions would be appreciated! Thanks

SchoolGirlHeart · Post by **SchoolGirlHeart** » November 29, 2005 7:54 pm

McGee wrote:Woke up this morning to the thought that two months from today I'll be 40 (not that I'm dwelling or anything....)

I need suggestions on the best way to celebrate. Possibilities so far include a quick jaunt to somewhere hot (Sipping a pain killer in Virgin Gorda is my personal favorite but probably cost prohibitive), a larger than normal birthday party, or a weekend with friends down in Newport.

Any other suggestions would be appreciated! Thanks

You can do Newport almost any time.....

Instead of Virgin Gorda, how about Key West? Or somewhere else in Florida? Lots cheaper.... (Southwest has some pretty good deals right now...)

mrmiata · Post by **mrmiata** » November 30, 2005 10:15 am

Considering I have a little over two years, I'd best start planning now for mine... Foxy's sounds like a great place to spend the evening... Dunno if I can talk missusmiata into a bareboat charter or not.

Key West sounds like a great idea!

RinglingRingling · Post by **RinglingRingling** » November 30, 2005 10:16 am

start mixing your rum and geritol now...

Crazy Navy Flyer · Post by **Crazy Navy Flyer** » November 30, 2005 10:32 am

I did the 4-0 on Pensacola Beach, big party with two others turning 40. For the Big Five OH I chartered a bareboat in the BVI and was at Foxy's for the birthday, perfect week in the islands.

Maybe Key West?

comemonday · Post by **comemonday** » November 30, 2005 10:36 am

If you wait a little while, maybe there'll be some shows scheduled (probably a little after) around your b-day. JB played in Ft. Lauderdale the weekend of my 40th---that's where I celebrated!

LIPH · Post by **LIPH** » November 30, 2005 10:37 am

I was in law school when I turned 40. I went to class on my birthday.

NYCPORT · Post by **NYCPORT** » November 30, 2005 10:53 am

They had schools when you were 40???

z-man · Post by **z-man** » November 30, 2005 11:02 am

For my last milestone birthday, we hired a karaoke DJ (with lots of Buffett in his selections), had our favorite barbecue place cater the food, and had a big party at our home. Definitely a good time had by all!

RinglingRingling · Post by **RinglingRingling** » November 30, 2005 11:04 am

NYCPORT wrote:They had schools when you were 40???

at the mouth of the cave, yeah.

FINSUPinIdaho · Post by **FINSUPinIdaho** » November 30, 2005 12:10 pm

Larry,
Was it hard in Law school sharing the one room class with laura engles and willie and nelly and all the other pioneers of that era?

conched · Post by **conched** » November 30, 2005 12:41 pm

I don't remember the details of the celebrating, but I do know I ordered a 1988 Ford Mustang LX 5.0 Convertible. Dark blue with a white top and white leather seats.

Dang, I loved that car. As soon as I got out for the next summer we drove all along the coast from Texas to Florida and up the east coast on US 1 and eventually to Washington, DC.

Surprised I can remember back that far too! Ain't life grand!

f2cdlzrd · Post by **f2cdlzrd** » November 30, 2005 12:47 pm

I will be the big 3-0 in May and am already looking for ideas on how to celebrate the big day.

doxadive · Post by **doxadive** » November 30, 2005 2:47 pm

quit your job, buy a bar, learn guitar and write songs. this way no matter how bad you are you can always hire yourself to play every ight in your bar. that's my goal when the 4-0 hits in 6 years and 2 weeks.

go somewhere you've never been before, it may be st. somewhere or mt. anywhere, but celebrate it, mark it, remember it and have stories to tell of it.

SchoolGirlHeart · Post by **SchoolGirlHeart** » November 30, 2005 2:57 pm

I spent my 40th birthday alone in Fenway Park, watching the Red Sox play the Tigers from a field box seat. What a blast!

It was during my pre-BN time, or I'm sure I wouldn't have been alone...

Lightning Bolt · Post by **Lightning Bolt** » November 30, 2005 3:02 pm

My 40th fell right on Opening Day of the Padres season,
so it was one hell of a great tailgate party. We won the game 8-0, (I can hazily recall

)

Lono · Post by **Lono** » November 30, 2005 3:31 pm

McGee wrote:Woke up this morning to the thought that two months from today I'll be 40 (not that I'm dwelling or anything....)

I need suggestions on the best way to celebrate. Possibilities so far include a quick jaunt to somewhere hot (Sipping a pain killer in Virgin Gorda is my personal favorite but probably cost prohibitive), a larger than normal birthday party, or a weekend with friends down in Newport.

Any other suggestions would be appreciated! Thanks

My birthday is January 29th. My 40th was a couple of years ago, and I hit the jackpot. Jimmy was playing in Hawaii the day before my birthday. I made everyone in my family mad and got on a plane and left. The greatest way in the world to spend your 40th is with a loved one at a JB concert in Hawaii. My advice is to wait and see if Jimmy is playing anywhere, much less Hawaii, near the date of your birthday. The 2006 schedule should be out soon. Trust me on this - everyone will cut you a lot of slack on your 40th. I had family members planning surprise parties, etc. Forget all that and do what you want to do. Go see JB wherever he is playing. I hate to sound like a Nike commercial, but Just Do It.

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