It was my Birthday yesterday. A day that in years gone by I have longed for and dreaded in equal measure. There have also been times when I've barely noticed it.
This isn't actually my cake in the picture, but I did think it was quite a cool one. Mrs Jaggy got me a nice wee chocolate cake with one candle in it, which is a polite way of saying "There's no fucking way I'm going to fit 36 candles on this tiny wee thing." But as Mrs Jaggy doesn't like chocolate cake, I've had it pretty much to myself.
I was on back shift yesterday which gave me a chance to meet up with my Mum at lunchtime to get my presents and for her to treat me to the "all you can eat" buffet at Pizza Hut before I headed to work. There must have been a 2 for the price 1 offer on at the Supermarket because, as well as a £10 gift voucher for Burtons (A Gents clothes shop) she gave me a gift bag with 2 cans of deodorant and 4 bottles of Shower Gel. And what the hell can I buy in Burtons for just £10? A belt?
Pizza Hut was good though, and I did eat all I could eat. Pizza, Garlic Bread, chicken wings....
Mrs Jaggy gave me my presents when I got in from work about midnight the night before my Birthday. A bottle of Bushmills 10 year old Irish Malt Whiskey, I've never had Irish Malt before and there's definitely a difference to Scottish Malts. It's nice though. I also got some Paul Smith aftershave, but considering I only shave about once every ten days it'll last me about five years, the same as every other bottle of Aftershave I've ever had.
But my best present was a pair of binoculars. It was just a cheap pair, but they're still great. I've wanted a pair of binoculars for years. I'm not into watching wildlife or anything, just eating it, but for some reason I've always wanted a pair. I expect I'll only use them to spy on people as I think everyone has a fascination about looking at normal people doing normal things. I'm going to keep them in the car for when we're on a day out and I want to look at something..... really, really far away.... like my twenties.
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A Happy Birthday to you. You can put on aftershave anytime you want though, Jaggy. Just a suggestion!
As for your Burton's question...that's a tougher one.
Many Happy Returns! As someone whose age now begins with a 4 I'd like to say that getting older is OK, but we both know that's bollocks.
A mate of mine was in a restaurant and this young, attractive waitress was checking him out. Eventually she came over but when she got up close she said "Oh, I'm sorry - I thought you were my friend's dad."
That's when you know you're old. I think something must die inside you when that happens. In the meantime enjoy the Bushmills.
Cheers!
Happy Birthday for yesterday!
Misssy: I'm well aware that aftershave isn't just for "After Shaving" but given that I work in an exclusively male environment and coming in smelling like a tarts handbag everyday may give off the wrong signals I think I'll stick to bog standard B.O. spray for my freshness requirments on a daily basis. Thanks for the birthday wishes.
I'll need to wait until a sale's on before I can spend my voucher.
Mr Bison: It's always "a mate of mine" isn't it. At the chemist it's "a mate of mine has piles, got anything for him?". "My mate has a rash" at the clap clinic etc etc. Admit it, it was you wasn't it?
Bushmills are on me. Cheers.
Bedshaped: Thanks, and welcome.
Your misssus is a charmer isn't she, 36!
Somewhat belated Birthday greetings to you Mr Jaggy
All the best from the Far North!
Jimmy
Cheers Lost Jimmy, better late than never. I'm off to spend my Birthday money today.
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