I turn 50 next Friday

[CatWoman]

and the last 5 birthdays have been the lousiest of my life.

Is it true that life begins at 50?

If so, I'm going to be greedy. Mega greedy.

I want the monsta of all gifts.

Indictments, wrapped in a big ole bow. Plastered with pics of those criminals looking like the stupid fucks that they are.

[ayeshahaqqiqa]

1. I'll be 55 in a few months

I find that life becomes more interesting, the older you get. But I sincerely hope that you get your birthday wish for that gift!

[demnan]

2. Cat Woman

I hope you have the best birthday ever! (and may the Redskins win too!)

[intheflow]

3. Really?

I don't know why, I've always pictured you around 30. Must be that youthful spring in your type! :)

And I don't think you're being greedy. I think those sound like the puuuurfect gifts for a Fab Fifty Catwoman!

[MarianJack]

4. I Got There On Father's Day!

My biggest laugh was when I heard ChicaAzul refer to me as "officially an old fart" on the phone with her sister!

I'd been waiting for her to admit it!

[TahitiNut]

5. You're just a young whippersnapper, luv!

:loveya:

[HereSince1628]

And you don't look a day over 27

[soleft]

6. All the coolest people are 50

[Maeve]

49. Not yet, they aren't!

Catwoman next Friday and me November 2!

So there, soleft! :P

[soleft]

50. Well, they will be soon -

Happy Birthdays to both of you!

[CatWoman]

69. Maeve!!!!!

My kitty gif!!!!

:hi:

[VolcanoJen]

53. It's looking that way to me, too.

Congratulations to Catwoman!!!

[babylonsister]

7. Happy early Birthday, CatWoman!

:party: :dunce: May you get what you wish for, in multiple numbers!:party: :dunce:

[Hubert Flottz]

8. Be careful!

I turned 50 on 10/13/2000! And those five years were as bad as the ones you've been having!

[CatWoman]

10. it completely sucks having a birthdate that centers around

election day, I'm telling you :D

[Hubert Flottz]

13. It's okay when the right people win!

Happy Birthday, and may we all have many, many more!

[kennetha]

20. You're right about that.

In 1980, our birthday -- I have the same one as you -- fell on election day. Some friends threw a combination birthday party/election returns party for me. We were all Carter supporters. As it became clear that Carter was going down the tubes and when he conceded at around 9:00 that put a real damper on the party for awhile. Then we all decided to drink our sorrows away and it turned into a raucous night, in the end.

[Booster]

35. What really sucks is when you turned 21on November 22, l963;

every birthday since always has a sad aspect to it. Happy birthday, Catwoman; I always love your posts cause I think you rock. And I hope you get exactly what you want on your birthday.

[Jackpine Radical]

17. Hubert--We share a birthday! (Just turned 61)

And Happy Birthday to you, Midori. I truly hope you get your wish, but I hope you don't mind sharing, because I'm gonna count anything bad that befalls the Bushies as a belated B'day present for me too.

[Hubert Flottz]

33. A friend of mine sent this link to me on my birthday...

and it's pretty interesting. It even tells you how many seconds you've been alive as of your birthday, along with some other cool things. as I read mine it reminded me of the stupid elective war in Iraq. Over 200 billion dollars spent so far and headed toward 300 billion. Most people, myself included, hear the numbers tossed around every day in Washington and never really stop to think about what a billion dollars really amounts to. For example, I'm 55 years old and I have lived 1,736,858,429 seconds. Now look at your watch and see how long it takes a second to tick away. Just about 1 3/4 billion seconds = 55 years....Iraq 300 billion of your dollars, your children's and your children's children's dollars spent on a war that never should have taken place to begin with.

There are of course, several other very interesting items there, that you can find out about yourself. It doesn't have to be your birthday to check out the goodies.

http://www.paulsadowski.com/birthday.asp

WOW they're just telling everyone in the country about Fitzmas, on Reagan Jr's spot on MSNBC!

[Zensea]

9. Cheers! - I'll be 49 on Monday, myself

Hoping for indictments too ...

[bluedawg12]

11. Happy up coming 50!

Make it a true celebration of self.

And stock up on Motrin, yuk, yuk.

Actually, the years bring some peace, acceptance, and dare I say it- wisdom.

Enjoy and treat yourself royally.

[NNN0LHI]

12. Oh you will just love it sweety

I tuned 50 back in March and have been just happy as a clam ever since.

Don

[BanzaiBonnie]

23. I'm another who turned 50 in March

This year, for my 51st, I'm getting my first tattoo. It will be to celebrate the 1st year of the second half of my life.

I didn't think I'd ever find something I wanted to live with for the rest of my life. But I found it, love it and am getting the tat! I'm getting a Sankofa on my left back/shoulder area, over my heart.

Look that one up my dears<G> It's a good one.:thumbsup:

[geniph]

61. Rock on, Banzai Bonnie!

I got my first tattoo at age 40, and haven't looked back! I have six now, and I love every single one of 'em. Don't listen to the naysayers who claim you'll regret it - I surely don't regret mine.

[cyberpj]

14. 50 is the new 30...Rock On!

[cloud_chaser1]

15. I think I have you beat. I turn.....

70 in December and just this morning....I was crushed by what a city worker said to me.

They are supposed to begin paving the street in front of my house this week but I dont have an actual start day for the work. So I went out to ask one of the guys who was doing prep work and I was greeted by him thusly......

HI POPS.

I have NEVER been called POPS by anyone, ever. Yuck.

:donut:

[kennetha]

16. Life begins at ....

Hey CatWoman:

I have the same birthday as you, except I'm one year older. Fifty was good. It sure beats the alternatives.

Not sure I'd say that life begins at 50. The first 50, at least what I remember of them, have been a blast. I especially enjoyed my wild and "wasted" youth. Responsible adulthood is a good thing too -- though it took me awhile to recognize that. I wouldn't say it's the beginning of life, though.

[mopinko]

18. 50 sucked. 51 rocked

a matter of what was happening in my life. i got healthy, and some other longstanding family problems got a lot better. as long as you are healthy, you are young. happy helps, but that is a hard one to get to in these times.

[stubtoe]

19. If I might say:

Welcome to the Club! Jump on in, the water is great.

[Catherine Vincent]

21. I hope you get your wish CatWoman!

Greedy is good sometimes! :hi:

[CatWoman]

41. One of my favorite "Wallstreet" quotes

"Greed, for lack of a better term, is good"

:hi:

[GreatCaesarsGhost]

22. me too, except i'll hit the double nickel

happy 4th of november!

[bikebloke]

24. Happened to me last month

A real trauma. Overnight, my hair turned white, teeth fell out and I need a walker to get around (but it has some really cool racing stripes)

...just kidding.

I worried about hitting 25 because according to the script I should have been locked into a lifetime career, married, bought a house, a dog and a station wagon. Thirty rolled around and I was a world traveller, hoping to settle elswhere legally. Forty came and went painlessly. And for the big 5-0, I played Birthday by the Beatles and Hawaii 5-0 by the Ventures. Don't swaet it. You've got 70 more to go.

[SheilaT]

25. It really does get better and better.

Okay, so there are somethings that don't, such as young men (or young women for you older men out there) don't look at you with lust any more. But think about the senior citizen discounts!

I'm 57, and about ten or so years ago my husband and I noticed that all of a sudden we looked like mom and dad to all the young wait staff at restaurants, and it seemed that they treated us just a little nicer as a result. One memorable time it was clear from way the 17 year old waitress treated us that we looked like grandma and grandpa to her! We were mildly offended, but mostly found it hilarious. And tipped her generously.

[madokie]

28. And the thank you's, and the Sir's,

the words I used to use with respect when I was young, I now hear with the same respect. In that sense I'm reaping what I sowed.

[madokie]

26. You're just a kid, I've had 18 anniversary's of my 39th

[MuseRider]

27. Good for you!

I will be 52 in December and I can tell you that for a woman 50 can be very empowering. I am not sure why but for some reason I gave up all the crap at 50. Take me or leave me I could care less. I have found that this new attitude (I have no reason for why it seemed to happen at 50) has given me more opportunities and more friendship and more fun. Enjoy being 50, it really is wonderful from here.

:applause: You made it! :toast: Enjoy!

[shanti]

29. happy 50th, catwoman!

another scorpio, huh? i turn 50 on 11/17, howard dean's bd too, btw. so what are you doing for this momentus occasion?

[CatWoman]

31. I'm taking the day off

and will go for a nice walk up Stone Mountain.

Walking around the entire length is about 6 miles.

[MojoXN]

30. Happy birthday in advance!

Here's to a half-century, and hopefully another half-century to go!

:toast:

All I want for MY B-Day is my country back... :(

MojoXN

[CatWoman]

32. damn straight

All I want for MY B-Day is my country back...

[astroBspacedog]

34. 50 is OK

I wish you a happy 50th CatWoman. I just turned 50 last January, and I feel great.

"All I want for MY B-Day is my country back..."

When I was in the first grade I had to stand up in front of the whole school, while sporting a pink bunny rabbit costume and sing "All I Want for Christmas is My Two Front Teeth". I haven't been the same since. So here I am, 45 years later, humming the same song with different lyrics. Maybe this is therapy.

[Road Scholar]

36. Happy Birthday CatWoman!! I hope you have many more.

When I turned 50, it was just another day. That is 'till I looked in the mirror.Gravity had really been kickin' my ass.Just kidding.The 12 years after 50 have been some of my happiest. :toast:

[Rowdyboy]

37. I turned 50 in Feb 2004-ever since, life's been lovely

However, life was pretty freaking good before that so what can I say :shrug:

Hope you have a fabulous birthday and I promise to to do several immoral or illegal things in your honor that day! :evilgrin:

[Flubadubya]

38. No betta Bling-Bling Madeah...

than to see this cabal crumble, indeed!! :thumbsup:

Happy 50th Catwoman... and I hope you get your "Fitzmas" early this year, and everything else you wish for for your very special birthday (like the indictments, yes?). :party::bounce::party:

[Zomby Woof]

39. The older the violin...

The SWEETER the music! :loveya:

[MissB]

40. You can't possibly be almost 50.

:party: You seem so much younger.

[CatWoman]

42. LOL

I'm just an immature jerk, er, jerk-ess :D

[jaysunb]

43. I shall keep my big mouth shut !

other than to wish you a happy birthday and a mild menopause. :evilgrin:
:hi:

[xchrom]

44. Miss Cat Woman!?!

50 is a piece of cake -- it's what you do with it that counts.

now, miss thing, don't do anything with that piece that i wouldn't do.;)

have a happy birthday.

[spanone]

45. Happy Birthday Ms. CW!!!!!

Fifty is grand.....I know, been there, celebrated that. It only gets better!

[katinmn]

46. I hope you get that big gift, too! I'm dreaming of it day and night.

I'm turning 49 in a couple weeks.

Seems like all the cool people are in their late 40s and up!

[Career Prole]

47. Is it true that life begins at 50?

I turned fifty last year...so far, no.
I do have hope for 51, however. :)

[Straight Shooter]

48. Actually, life begins at 40. So, consider yourself to be 10 years old.

And be sure to act like a 10-year-old, too, or else people will think you're 50 :P

[npincus]

51. Happy B-day, CatWoman!

may you get your birthday wish, PLEASE!

[KansDem]

52. Happy Birthday!

May 50 kitties purr thee to thy slumber...

(x 50)

[stevedeshazer]

54. CatWoman, I recently turned 50 as well

I WANT IT ALL NOW

And yes, my last five birthdays have been shitty.

We deserve better!

I haven't had a good gift since I was 19.



Give me some more of that!

[MissWaverly]

55. Happy B Day Cat Woman

Your last 5 B days have been the lousiest in everyone's life.
We need a switch in this presidential cabinet badly! Hope you
get what you want for your birthday!

I am now 52 looking for a brighter tomorrow.

Miss Waverly

[Cleita]

56. Enjoy this decade as much as you can.

Old age creeps up on you soon enough. I was able to do a lot of traveling through the national parks in my fifties with my late husband, so I sort of consider that the best decade of my life. We did work as seasonal workers wherever we were visiting in exchange for living arrangements and a small salary.

Happy birthday!

[Just Me]

57. Wow. Just think! This may be the best b-day of your life!!!

:bounce:

Happy Birthday, Dear! :hug:

[Lorien]

58. My 80 something year old grandmother, who passed away three years ago

always said that her 50s were the best times of her life. PBS inspirational speaker Barbara Sher also says you can't really be expected to do much of what you want with your life before 40, and that by 50 you can expect to start really living your life as YOU envision it. Here's hoping that they both are right!

Happy big 5-0, and Merry Fitzmas!! :bounce: :party: :toast:

[sendero]

59. No....

.... it begins at 40. didn't you notice? :)

I've been 50 for a while, it's not that bad.

[Ksec]

60. its a tradeoff Catwoman

Im 51. You lose some stuff and you gain it elsewhere. IE;acne for crows feet. Its all in your attitude. Its true that youre only as old as you allow yourself to get.

[On the Road]

62. Happy Birthday, Catwoman!

I'm older than you by a year and a half. And while it may not be true that life begins at 50, it certainly doesn't end. Were you afraid of turning 30? Turning 40? If those milestones didn't destroy you, 50 is a piece of cake.

[Solomon]

63. Happy Birthday Cat! I turned fifty last february. Can't say it's been a

good year. I'm having midlife crisis. A lot of things are sweeter though. Enjoy.

[Oilwellian]

64. Best wishes to you

I turned 50 in August and LOVE it. It's a wonderful age for women...lot's of wisdom and inner beauty. :D

[elehhhhna]

65. 46 on Sunday, Catster,

Ya know you've only been an adult for like 32 years, toots.

Remember that!

Advice--if all of last year stunk, BURN THE 2005 CALENDAR page by page on NY's eve. I did it a few years ago and it was cathartic.

[Miss Marmelstein]

66. Oh, my, Catwoman....

A lady NEVER reveals her age. :spank:

Happy early birthday and I hope it is better than the last five.
:toast:

[BigBearJohn]

67. Just remember this: It's far better to be OVER the hill than UNDER it!

Hope that helps.

[edbermac]

68. Ditto for me next April...

Where did all the time go? :shrug:

[roguevalley]

70. Cat Honey, the fifties are the best. I retired at 52. Now I have my life

again all to my own. I hope you get the biggest gift ever, with cats on top. Happy Birthday, o soul of DU.

[WritingIsMyReligion]

71. My mom was fifty this past August--

she's loving it up. Considering half her family never even made it to forty, she's damn happy.

[Festivito]

72. I'll following that in a few months. Happy Birthday.

Sorry about the last five. Have a hell of a time this one.

[Ksec]

73. 50 is the new 30

Dontcha think. 50 today looks NOTHING like 50 did back in the fifties.

[WillyT]

74. Whoa... THAT Is Weird... I Turn 50, 2 Weeks From Today !!!

WillyT: Born Novemeber 9th, 1955

The year Einstein died, and Rock & Roll was born!

I have no idea what that is supposed to mean.

:shrug:

Hey Cat... I knew I loved ya for a reason, you fellow Scorpio you! ;-)

Onedit: HAPPY BIRTHDAY CAT!!!

:bounce::loveya::bounce:

[wtmusic]

75. I hope you have a wonderful birthday CatWoman

you deserve it :thumbsup: :hug:

[UTUSN]

76. O.K. (sigh/hugh 111) And I'm the LAST to Know------Whya????????? n/t

(no text here) eom nt Makes me want to go hmmmmmmmmmmmm

[Obamanaut]

77. Happy b'day, and yes, life begins at 50 and gets really good...

Ms usnret88 and I are both past 60, we are both retired, we both have started riding recumbent bicycles, I have a motorcycle, and we traded in our 2002 SUV today (took a beating, but it's gone.)

Enjoy yourself - it can be fun, except it's harder to pick things off the floor when you drop them.

[chookie]

78. Here's a big birthday kiss

:loveya:

[Skittles]

79. I am not too far behind you babe

about 17 months

[wellstone_democrat]

80. I just beat you over that line

its odd---50? that's like my parents' friends ages isn't it? Isn't it???????

If God indicts Bush* with a big fat juicy charge and he either can't weasel out or blows up live on the air in a really mental way...I'll forgive even turning 50. It will be a slightly belated but welcome gift. I hope you get it as well.

still, just *being* 50 is strange. really strange.

[oasis]

81. Catzmas Day comin' up.

:party: :toast:

[are_we_united_yet]

82. I'll be sure to wish you happy birthday

Friday.

Perhaps we can celebrate over a couple of indictments.

:)

[IChing]

83. I would be glad to give you the indictments in a "big ole bow" tied around

their collective necks \

Happy BD on friday CatWoman.

[Historic NY]

84. Ask me in March.........

perhaps my recent health problems will all be fixed.