I turn 35 today. Never thought I would get to this age.

[hrmjustin]

[TuxedoKat]

1. Well...

Happy Birthday then, and many more.

[hrmjustin]

5. Thank you!

[antiquie]

2. Yippee! Congratulations!

[hrmjustin]

7. Thank you!

[Tuesday Afternoon]

3. HBD

[hrmjustin]

9. Thank you!

[pinboy3niner]

4. Happy Birthday!

It's all downhill from here.

[hrmjustin]

10. Thank you!

[Squinch]

37. Happy Birthday! And don't believe it goes downhill.

I more of my best years have been after 35 than before. Do what feeds your heart and your life will just keep getting better.

[hrmjustin]

38. Thank you!

[DFW]

6. I had my "over-the-hill party" when I turned 21

It seemed like a good idea to get it out of the way early.

Now I have a daughter who is 30. Try THAT for something scary!

[hrmjustin]

11. Lol I see what you mean.

[antiquie]

12. You want scary?

My son is just shy of 50!

[DFW]

36. OK, now THAT is downright terrifying! n/t

[struggle4progress]

8. My 90+ father once told me that when in high school he had told a friend he couldn't see

any point to living past 35

He changed his mind later and has enjoyed his post-35 years more than any other part of his life

[hrmjustin]

13. I hope I get to be as lucky and live to a good old age.

[No Vested Interest]

80. Ah! I remember telling my father, when I was about 21, that I wouldn't

want to live past 59. ( The arrogance of youth. - not just that time but on other occasions as well).
I'm well past 59 now, and still believe I have a reason to live, a mission to fulfill with my family.

Happy birthday, Justin. I hope you are happy today, and have many more happy days and years.
Based on your DU posts, I believe you are a good-hearted person, and we are lucky/blessed to have you among us.

[Lady Freedom Returns]

14. ...

[hrmjustin]

15. Thank you!

[Wounded Bear]

16. Happy Birthday, young 'un.

[hrmjustin]

17. Thank you!

[graywarrior]

18. Happy Birthday, you old coot!

[hrmjustin]

19. Thank you!

[HarveyDarkey]

20. You've got a lot of catching up to do whippersnapper, and a lot of living yet to do

and enjoy the rest of the ride.

[hrmjustin]

21. Thank you!

[liberal N proud]

22. A mere child

Wait until wake up and your 55.

Happy birthday.

[hrmjustin]

23. Thank you!

[tavernier]

24. I've got shoes older than you

Sadly, for several reasons, I really do!

Happy Birthday, young 'un!

[hrmjustin]

26. Thank you!

[RebelOne]

28. So do I, and clothes too. Happy birthday.

Wait until you reach my age of 74. I felt old when I turned 30. Now I am just happy to have lived this long.

[hrmjustin]

30. Thank you!

[War Horse]

25. Congrats!

You're at your peak

[hrmjustin]

27. Thank you!

[LWolf]

29. Happy Birthday!

35 was one of the best years of my life. What I wouldn't give to be back there.

[hrmjustin]

31. Thank you!

[aikoaiko]

32. 35 is a kick-ass year.

enjoy.

[hrmjustin]

33. Thank you!

[Goalie49009]

34. Well hey there

[hrmjustin]

35. Thank you!

[LiberalEsto]

39. Happy birthday to you!!! Have a great one!

My husband turned 57 today.

[hrmjustin]

40. Thank you and Happy Birthday to your husband.

[Agschmid]

41. Happy birthday!

I got you some cake!



and a new CD!

[hrmjustin]

42. LOL looks great. Thank you.

[LeftofObama]

43. Happy Birthday!

[hrmjustin]

44. Thank you!

[MiddleFingerMom]

45. Happy Birthday... and HUSH, child!!!

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[hrmjustin]

46. LOL. Thank you.

[Inkfreak]

47. Happy B-Day hrmjustin! You're 1 of the nicest posters here imo. I wish you many more.

[hrmjustin]

55. Thank you!

[Bertha Venation]

48. Majesty! Happy birthday!

My warmest congratulations. I hope you've had and continue to have a splendid day.

[hrmjustin]

56. Thank you.

[Sanity Claws]

49. Happy Birthday!!

Cheers!!!
Bottoms up!

[hrmjustin]

57. Thank you!

[greatauntoftriplets]

50. I hope that you're having a very happy birthday.

[hrmjustin]

58. Thank you!

[applegrove]

51. Whaddayamean 'age'? Your still a puppy! Enjoy your birthday.

[hrmjustin]

59. Thank you!

[IrishAyes]

52. (cue music) "We've only just begun..."

Life is what you make it to a large extent, and each season has its joys. One of my favorite little stories or poems told about a young woman looking back at her childhood, specifically a day when she saw grandpa rocking on the porch; she crept up behind him, wondering had he always been the same, the only way she had ever known him, quiet and reserved. Then she heard him sigh, "Oh, Laura, my Laura, I loved you so." The last line reads, "Then I crept silently away, for Laura was not Grandmother's name."

So my best advice - not that you need it or asked for it - is to live life full speed ahead and don't worry about old age. If you make enough memories now, you'll always have them with you for company. It can be very comforting.

[hrmjustin]

60. Thank you for the good advice.

[sarge43]

53. Happy B'day, kiddo

You're going to love the next 35.

[hrmjustin]

61. Thank you!

[rug]

54. Happy Birthday! You were born the same day Pope John Paul I died.

There are no coincidences.

[hrmjustin]

62. I was born around the time he died. Thanks my friend.

[pscot]

63. You're eligible to serve in the Senate now

congratulations.

[hrmjustin]

64. Wow and president. Thank you.

[UTUSN]

65. Happy birthday, but I never thought I'd get to an age where 35 is YOUNG. ps I hate young people nt

[hrmjustin]

66. Thank you.

[steve2470]

67. congrats justin ! nt

[hrmjustin]

68. Thanks you!

[Xyzse]

69. Congrats!

I turn that next year...
I think...

I don't remember my age any more.

[hrmjustin]

70. Thank you!

I think my birth certificate is lying.

[steve2470]

71. addendum: enjoy 35, I did (usually)

You seem like a very nice fellow Justin, and 35 should be a happy time with many new adventures awaiting. I never thought I'd see 55 years ago

[hrmjustin]

72. I hope it is a good year. This year has not been a good one.

[steve2470]

73. hugs for ya, good luck ! :) nt

[hrmjustin]

74. Thank you!

Remember that I still think you should join Mirt.

[steve2470]

75. I'll pm you, thanks nt

[TexasTowelie]

76. Happy Birthday.

You are now old enough that you can't get away with hanging out at the college fraternity parties anymore. Just when you thought you could get all the girls with your newfound riches also!

[hrmjustin]

77. LOL. Thank you!

[Fearless]

78. I'm sure you'll find that it suits you.

Happy birthday!

[hrmjustin]

79. Thank you.

[JI7]

81. i will get there at the end of the year also

happy birthday to you .

[hrmjustin]

85. Thank you!

[B Calm]

82. After 35, it's all over. You'll probably never look as good as you do right now.

The aging process will kick into high gear now. I'm serious!!!

( Did I win a thread killing award? )

[hrmjustin]

86. LOl. I can't wait.

[a la izquierda]

83. Yay, happy birthday!

I turned 36 in August. It was a bad birthday is year

[hrmjustin]

87. Thank you!

[Recursion]

84. Welcome to the mid 30s! I just left them into the late 30s.

Enjoy these days while you are still young...

[hrmjustin]

88. Thank you!

[polly7]

89. Happy Birthday !!! nt.

[hrmjustin]

90. Thank you!

[bigwillq]

91. Happy Birthday!

I am 35, too! I'll be 36 in Feb!

Have a good day!

[hrmjustin]

92. Thank you!

[darkangel218]

93. Youre old!!

Jk!!

Happy Birthday!!!!!!!

[hrmjustin]

94. Thank you Darkangel!

[darkangel218]

95. No, thank you for being my friend, and one of the most awesome people on this board!!

X

[hrmjustin]

96. It is my pleasure to be your friend!

[benld74]

97. Ah grasshopper, I recall 35, Happy Birthday

[hrmjustin]

99. Thank you.

[Jenoch]

98. I just read the entire thread.

Not one poster asked you why you never thought you would get to 35 years old. Why did you never think you would get to this age?

[hrmjustin]

100. LOL. I thought something would get me. I am in good health except for asthma but I just thought

something would get me.

[kwassa]

101. don't look behind you, something is sneaking up on you ...

Just kidding.

Happy birthday.

[hrmjustin]

103. LMFAO! I can take that several ways my friend. Thank you kwassa!

[cordelia]

102. I hope you have the happiest birthday yet,

and many more with good health even more happiness.

[hrmjustin]

104. Thank you!

[rurallib]

105. Never thought I would get past 35

Always had dreams of dying just past 30
Well it didn't happen so now I am looking at Medicare next year.

I had many more and my best wishes for many more for you, also.

[hrmjustin]

106. Thank you.

[hrmjustin]

107. I love you all and I love DU.

I Thank you all.

[Iggo]

108. Yay!!!

[hrmjustin]

109. Thank you!

[treestar]

110. Happy Birthday!