My birthday weekend

[linaewen]

I had a lovely birthday weekend, and I think it was because so many people were involved -- before, during, and after my official birthday. It matters little to me how many gifts I get, yet to be remembered with much love over an expanse of days, even weeks, really made it special. The many greetings (here at LJ and at the Fanclub), cards and ecards, calls, and yes, gifts, were all part of that. Wish I could have had each and every one of you over for cake! Maybe next year when I turn 50!   ;-)

Here is a list of some of the things I squeed over this weekend  -- in order of appearance...

- Many, many loving greetings from my LJ family
- Hubby's surprise trip to the capital city for a hike in the Arboretum, which was great fun and definitely something we will do again. Pictures are forthcoming.
- Balloons at my LJ from maidoforange.  Balloons are a must for proper birthday celebrating. ;-)  She also wrote a lovely poem!
- The gift of one of my favorite childhood books that a friend of mine found on Ebay and sent to me; I gasped when I saw it, it's out of print these days!
- Q Collective DVD set (Star Trek, yay! Q is so cool, and having all his episodes together is brilliant! Thank you, samarra! )
- Jacob DVD (Squeee! Sean Bean as Esau! I've been wanting to see this for a long time, Esau is just the kind of fellow SB would do well. 'Course, he does every character well, hee!  Thank you, kimbys_place!)
- Boromir (Yes, Lin's birthday wouldn't be complete without Boromir. Thanks to siradaono, I have a wee pewter Boromir who will join the autographed Sgt. Harper and Boromir Bobble-head on my desk, guarding my List of Doom.  ;-)  Thank you!

There are several packages outstanding as yet, which draws my birthday fun out nicely.  I also have some birthday money which I have been spending on myself as well as saving to buy something special when the time comes.

Thanks one and all for the part each and every one of you plays in making me feel special and loved -- every day of the year!

Comments

((((Lin)))))

[lyria-theringer.livejournal.com]

I am so glad that you had such a wonderful birthday! Sometimes having it stretch out a bit is good (unless you are in denial of course haha)

Hope your little package arrives safely. I am embarassed to say that it didn't get mailed until almost the weekend so the fun will stretch for a while yet!

I would love to have cake with you. Ah well, one day, right?

[rosiegardener.livejournal.com]

eeeek ! I'm so sorry I missed your special day :-(
Happy belated birthday, my dear ! *kiss*

[estellye.livejournal.com]

I've always thought birthdays should last all month. I am very happy you're month is as enjoyable as it should be! (((((Lin)))))

Next year, fifty huh? You are my brother's age. Next year I turn forty, he turns fifty and dad turns eighty. I may have mentioned that a time or two, lol, but I just think it's pretty cool.

Was Paul Mercurio in that Jacob film?

[lin4gondor.livejournal.com]

Was Paul Mercurio in that Jacob film?

No -- it stars Matthew Modine as Jacob, Lara Flynn Boyle as Rachel, Sean Bean as Esau, among others. This one was made for TV back in the 90's.

Pewter Boromir

[siradaono.livejournal.com]

I had to hunt for something I thought you might not have and or have seen before, so I TOOK a chance on this wee Boromir. He ia about 2 3/4 inches tall, but a giant in my heart. ((((Lin & Boromir))))

[fafojoy.livejournal.com]

Oh, happy happy birthday! Glad to hear you had a great day!

[samarra.livejournal.com]

*snuggles you*

I remember you saying how all your Star Trek stuff was over in Pakistan, so I took a chance and am so very pleased as punch that you liked it!

Happy viewing! (((((you and Q))))

[lin4gondor.livejournal.com]

I haven't seen some of those Q episodes, and didn't have copies of them even over there, so I'm pleased as punch, too! Too bad Enterprise didn't have a Q episode, I'd have liked seeing how Trip dealt with Q, hee!

*hugs you*

[kimbys-place.livejournal.com]

You're welcome, my sweet- I'm glad I was able to have a part in your special day!!

[lin4gondor.livejournal.com]

You had a big part, my dear -- and I was happy to end the day with a phone call with you!

((((((((hugs))))))))

[lin4gondor.livejournal.com]

Thanks! It was definitely a fun weekend for me! :-D

Re: Pewter Boromir

[lin4gondor.livejournal.com]

Isn't he a handsome fellow? :-)

[lin4gondor.livejournal.com]

Thanks, love! And no worries on missing it, I'm still celebrating, lol!

Re: ((((Lin)))))

[lin4gondor.livejournal.com]

Yay for an excuse to keep celebrating! (((((You))))) Thanks for thinking of me, I'll be on the lookout for your little package. And cake with you would be lovely, anytime!

[lizmybit.livejournal.com]

Yay for birthdays! And look what I did! I did it again! I was so worried that I missed the birthday when I hadn't and then I really did miss it when it was! *sigh* I am a sad, sad, sad friend! ((((Hugs)))) to you! I am glad you had such a wonderful time!