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Happy Birthday Cha~ from the BOG (Original Post) sheshe2 Aug 2013 OP
Happy Birthday, Cha! silverweb Aug 2013 #1
Alrighty, silverweb.. when's yours!? Cha Aug 2013 #4
Well it is here~ sheshe2 Aug 2013 #8
I know, she! Cha Aug 2013 #11
Woot! madamesilverspurs Aug 2013 #16
Thank you! So we were wee ones in Denver together at one point Cha Aug 2013 #22
Mine's this weekend. silverweb Aug 2013 #12
August 16th! Happy Birthday to you, Cha Aug 2013 #14
Happy birthday to Silverweb, too! Hekate Aug 2013 #68
Thanks, Hekate! silverweb Aug 2013 #70
Happy Birthday to you as well, silverweb! sheshe2 Aug 2013 #93
Thank you! silverweb Aug 2013 #96
Happy Birthday Cha. Marie Marie Aug 2013 #2
Thank you, Marie Marie! Cha Aug 2013 #5
Happy Birthday, Cha! Whisp Aug 2013 #3
Hey Whispie! Cha Aug 2013 #7
Happy birthday, you young whippersnapper, you! And many more! nt MADem Aug 2013 #6
I'm just a whippersnapper! Cha Aug 2013 #10
K&R! Cha Aug 2013 #9
My computer froze when I was posting you. sheshe2 Aug 2013 #15
Well, the Beatles chose their British Invasion Cha Aug 2013 #19
On your moms bday! Wow! sheshe2 Aug 2013 #24
Good story.. "But, MOm, it's The Beatles!" ..We were in Phoenix by then.. Cha Aug 2013 #28
I saw that too! And saw them in person a few years later. freshwest Aug 2013 #35
Lucky you! We were all part of those 73 million who were Cha Aug 2013 #40
And a few years later, another group sang of dancing. Here's for you, Cha! freshwest Aug 2013 #43
I like that song! Ever since I Cha Aug 2013 #48
Well, speaking of birthdays ... NanceGreggs Aug 2013 #46
Cool, you were born on my mom's b-day, Nance. Cha Aug 2013 #49
Happy Birthday to our venerable senior applegrove Aug 2013 #13
Oh dear, applegrove! Cha Aug 2013 #20
I meant only your post count not your age applegrove Aug 2013 #27
Well, I took it Cha Aug 2013 #30
Very fortunate, actually! freshwest Aug 2013 #36
You're right, Cha Aug 2013 #41
zidzi! NYC_SKP Aug 2013 #17
:) Cha Aug 2013 #23
Happy Birthday to you and that other famous Leo: freshwest Aug 2013 #18
Love the Phoenix serenade for PBO~ sheshe2 Aug 2013 #21
And I love the kitty cat dance! freshwest Aug 2013 #37
Mahalo Fresh! I loved that enthusiastic Vid of the Phoenix Peeps Cha Aug 2013 #25
And you, too! More about him: freshwest Aug 2013 #34
Or President of the United States of America! Cha Aug 2013 #38
Happy Birthday, my friend!!! Rhiannon12866 Aug 2013 #26
Mahalo, Rhiannon! That birthday cat is fascinating! Cha Aug 2013 #29
Awwww! Thanks! LOL! Rhiannon12866 Aug 2013 #31
Thank you, Rhiannon.. I'm going Cha Aug 2013 #32
Happy Birthday, Cha! babylonsister Aug 2013 #33
Mahalo, babylonsistah! Cha Aug 2013 #39
No, I'm up early-off to work. babylonsister Aug 2013 #42
My birthday is on the 13th of August.. we just all got Cha Aug 2013 #45
So a lil' birdie told me NanceGreggs Aug 2013 #44
Thank you for such sweet birthday wishes~ Cha Aug 2013 #47
Happy Birthday to my Boo! Kahuna Aug 2013 #50
Boo! Cha Aug 2013 #55
Happy, happy birthday, Cha! greatauntoftriplets Aug 2013 #51
Aloha, greatanutoftriplets and Cha Aug 2013 #56
Happiest of B-Days to the wonderful Cha! great white snark Aug 2013 #52
Aloha snark! Cha Aug 2013 #57
Love you Cha have a happy birthday grantcart Aug 2013 #53
Love you back, grant! Cha Aug 2013 #58
Oh happy day! bravenak Aug 2013 #54
Exactly, bravenak! Cha Aug 2013 #59
Today was a good day. A great day! bravenak Aug 2013 #77
You're Welcome. Cha Aug 2013 #78
sheshe! Cha Aug 2013 #60
I hope you are enjoying this wonderful day~ sheshe2 Aug 2013 #62
I so did! We had an adventure and went to these two towns today on the North Shore.. Cha Aug 2013 #67
Great place to spend the day Cha! sheshe2 Aug 2013 #85
Happy Birthday Cha! Grateful for Hope Aug 2013 #61
That's really Good to know, Grateful for Hope! Cha Aug 2013 #72
Happy Birthday, Cha! pacalo Aug 2013 #63
Backatcha, pacalo Cha Aug 2013 #73
Now that's a birthday party!! ucrdem Aug 2013 #64
Hey ucrdem~ I think she is still out celebrating. sheshe2 Aug 2013 #65
I use to underestimate those human emotions.. Cha Aug 2013 #75
You ain't kiddin'! This has been the Best Party ever, ucrdem. :)))) Cha Aug 2013 #74
It's all his fault! mimi85 Aug 2013 #66
So true, mimi! It's not "belated" though 'cause me Cha Aug 2013 #76
Happy birthday again, Cha! Hekate Aug 2013 #69
Just for that, Hekate.. Cha Aug 2013 #71
This may be overdoing it.. but, it's still the 13th here.. Cha Aug 2013 #79
Happy birthday, Cha!! dorkzilla Aug 2013 #80
dorkzilla! trust me.. we're never too old Cha Aug 2013 #82
We'll be packing a couple of bottles of bubbly dorkzilla Aug 2013 #88
It says in the link that outside spirits will be Cha Aug 2013 #89
I JUST read that! dorkzilla Aug 2013 #90
Yeah, it's a bummer.. but, Cha Aug 2013 #91
P.S.! Cha Aug 2013 #83
Aw, thanks Cha! dorkzilla Aug 2013 #86
That's my Cha Aug 2013 #87
Hey dorkzilla~ Happy Birthday to you too! sheshe2 Aug 2013 #94
Thanks sheshe! dorkzilla Aug 2013 #95
Gotta get my Happy Birthday props in there BumRushDaShow Aug 2013 #81
Right backatcha, BumRushDaShow! Cha Aug 2013 #84
Happy B-Day! Lady Freedom Returns Aug 2013 #92
Mahalo LFR! Cha Aug 2013 #97
... Lady Freedom Returns Aug 2013 #98
happy belated birthday wishes, cha! hopemountain Aug 2013 #99
Mahalo, hopemountain! Cha Aug 2013 #100

silverweb

(16,402 posts)
1. Happy Birthday, Cha!
Tue Aug 13, 2013, 12:19 AM
Aug 2013

[font color="navy" face="Verdana"]


[font color="navy" face="Arial"](I should have known another Leo!)

Cha

(295,899 posts)
4. Alrighty, silverweb.. when's yours!?
Tue Aug 13, 2013, 12:57 AM
Aug 2013

Mine's the 13th.. and it ain't the 13th yet where I'm sitting.

Mahalo!

Cha

(295,899 posts)
11. I know, she!
Tue Aug 13, 2013, 01:25 AM
Aug 2013

I'm savoring every bit of this.. 1 day a year is just too short to celebrate our actually being on this Planet Earth!

I was born at 9:04am in Denver, Colorado.. I guess I should say the year too.. scary alert.. 1944!

madamesilverspurs

(15,783 posts)
16. Woot!
Tue Aug 13, 2013, 02:17 AM
Aug 2013

Your arrival in Denver preceeded mine by four years. Ta daa!

By the way, you share a birthday with my mother, who turns 93. She's pretty sharp, you don't ever want to play poker with her, and she'll still do just about anything for chocolate.

Happy birthday, Cha!

Cha

(295,899 posts)
22. Thank you! So we were wee ones in Denver together at one point
Tue Aug 13, 2013, 02:45 AM
Aug 2013

in history, madame! How cool is that? And, here we are all these decades later.. putting up the good fight!

Good on your Mom, madamesilverspurs.. Happy Birthday to your sweet mom! sheshe has a grand nephew who was born on August 13th, too.

silverweb

(16,402 posts)
12. Mine's this weekend.
Tue Aug 13, 2013, 01:33 AM
Aug 2013

[font color="navy" face="Verdana"]Friday, actually, but we're celebrating on Sunday.

Party time!

Enjoy your day, my friend!

Cha

(295,899 posts)
14. August 16th! Happy Birthday to you,
Tue Aug 13, 2013, 01:42 AM
Aug 2013

silverweb!

Mahalo, I will enjoy it and you have a wonderful celebration, too!

Cha

(295,899 posts)
9. K&R!
Tue Aug 13, 2013, 01:14 AM
Aug 2013
Sheshe.. you're such a sweetheart, mahalo, eh!

Happy Birthday to me! Why Yes it's my birthday! And, I'm gonna have a good time!

Ah, when the Beatles were young and so was I! Those Kittys can Dance to the Music!

I'm so showing this to my friend tomorrow who's picking me up to go to the North Shore..and when my son comes over he gets it too! Mahalo, so much.. talk about getting in the mood to celebrate manana, she!

it's the Perfect birthday song afaic, she!

sheshe2

(83,332 posts)
15. My computer froze when I was posting you.
Tue Aug 13, 2013, 02:02 AM
Aug 2013

Celebrate my dear.

August 13 1944....oh that's not scary at all. It was the date you arrived. That's all.

The Beatles are so good for us, such sweet memories! I watched their debut on the Ed Sullivan Show~

On February 9, 1964, the British Invasion began with The Beatles playing live on The Ed Sullivan Show in front of an estimated 73 million Americans. Ed Sullivan introduced The Beatles, and was almost immediately drowned out by the screams of girls in the studio audience. The Beatles continued to play twice that evening on The Ed Sullivan Show and “Beatlemania” had officially arrived stateside. The exposure of The Beatles on The Ed Sullivan Show in 1964 became a touchstone event for an entire generation and for music lovers everywhere.



Never before had so many viewers tuned-in to a live television program, which with 73 million viewers, was three-fourths of the total adult audience in the United States. A music group from England had never crossed over into American culture in such a way, and, at the time, it wasn’t too common for a variety television show to book an English rock band. However, because Ed Sullivan traveled to England frequently, and had a great eye for talent, The Beatles caught his attention and earned a slot on his popular variety program on CBS.

As the legend goes, Ed Sullivan had seen the crowds of Beatles fans at London Airport trying to catch a glimpse of the band on their way back from touring Sweden in 1963. Again in 1963, The Beatles and Ed Sullivan’s paths collided, when he personally witnessed another huge airport reception before The Beatles played the Royal Variety Show. It became incredibly clear that The Beatles had taken over England, and were ready to ignite teenagers in America with their catchy pop songs, adorable personalities and witty banter.
http://www.edsullivan.com/the-beatles-american-debut-on-the-ed-sullivan-show-1964-2/



Happy Birthday Cha!

BOG

Cha

(295,899 posts)
19. Well, the Beatles chose their British Invasion
Tue Aug 13, 2013, 02:36 AM
Aug 2013

on me ol Mum's birthday!

Thanks for that part of The Beatles history, She. I rememeber watching their grainy selves when they were on Ed's show.. so it must have been on my mom's birthday. Cool Reference point, she.

she

sheshe2

(83,332 posts)
24. On your moms bday! Wow!
Tue Aug 13, 2013, 02:51 AM
Aug 2013

Great Invasion was it not.

We were watching the TV with our mom. We were suppose to be in bed by then. Past our bedtime, however my mom fell asleep so my sister and I watched it. When mom awoke it was ending. Yikes she was so mad at us. We got in trouble~ but we saw history in the making!

Cha~

Cha

(295,899 posts)
28. Good story.. "But, MOm, it's The Beatles!" ..We were in Phoenix by then..
Tue Aug 13, 2013, 03:00 AM
Aug 2013

all a part of the record breaking Millions who watched that night on Feb 9, 1964!

'A record setting 73 million people tuned in that evening making it one of the seminal moments in television history. Nearly fifty years later, people still remember exactly where they were the night The Beatles stepped onto Ed Sullivan’s stage."

http://www.edsullivan.com/artists/the-beatles/

she

Cha

(295,899 posts)
40. Lucky you! We were all part of those 73 million who were
Tue Aug 13, 2013, 03:57 AM
Aug 2013

watching The Beatles for the first time on American tv.. that night in Feb, 1964!

Cha

(295,899 posts)
48. I like that song! Ever since I
Tue Aug 13, 2013, 05:34 AM
Aug 2013

saw it in "Muriel Wedding" it's been a favorite.

Mahalo fresh~ It gets me all nostalgic too.

NanceGreggs

(27,813 posts)
46. Well, speaking of birthdays ...
Tue Aug 13, 2013, 05:10 AM
Aug 2013

On February 9, 1964, I turned fifteen.

I watched the Ed Sullivan Show at my BF Gloria's house. We screamed through the entire performance. (Her parents were less than amused). I thought it was the absolute BEST birthday present I'd ever had!!!



Cha

(295,899 posts)
49. Cool, you were born on my mom's b-day, Nance.
Tue Aug 13, 2013, 05:46 AM
Aug 2013

The perfect present for a 15 year old back in the day.. seeing the Beatles on TV! The "I Want to Hold Your Hand" guys!

Cha

(295,899 posts)
20. Oh dear, applegrove!
Tue Aug 13, 2013, 02:38 AM
Aug 2013

Never thought that would be me.. so senior and all.

Mahalo plenty, applegrove~

Cha

(295,899 posts)
30. Well, I took it
Tue Aug 13, 2013, 03:06 AM
Aug 2013

Last edited Tue Aug 13, 2013, 03:58 AM - Edit history (1)

in the spirit of my age.. because that's what I've been thinking about and it's kinda of surreal.

sheshe2

(83,332 posts)
21. Love the Phoenix serenade for PBO~
Tue Aug 13, 2013, 02:41 AM
Aug 2013

The description of a Leo! Spot on.

Perfect.

Attractive and passionate...knows how to have fun..............Rare to find. Not one to mess with!

I would say that sums up PBO and Cha both!

BOG freshwest~

Cha

(295,899 posts)
25. Mahalo Fresh! I loved that enthusiastic Vid of the Phoenix Peeps
Tue Aug 13, 2013, 02:53 AM
Aug 2013

singing Happy Birthday to Prez!

The Leo description sounds a lot like our President for real~

freshwest

(53,661 posts)
34. And you, too! More about him:
Tue Aug 13, 2013, 03:28 AM
Aug 2013

In Chinese astrology, Obama is an Ox.

Ox personality traits

Still waters run deep, as anyone who has observed an Ox will tell you.

People born in the Year of the Ox are the supremely self-assured, and as a result are noted for inspiring confidence in others. Generally patient and thoughtful, they measure their words, and will speak clearly and concisely often when it matters most.

Born to lead, Ox people can be quite stubborn - but also stubbornly loyal to those they love. However, when opposed, their fierce tempers are legendary. So always follow this very wise advice : never cross an Ox!

Generally placid and easy-going on the outside, the Ox can be very dogmatic. There are no gray areas evident within their narrow scope of vision, and they often only see things as good or bad. Therefore, they are never easily persuaded by a clever argument.

Possessing an excellent memory, the Ox can often recall verbatim a conversation weeks or months after it has occurred.

Their physical stamina combined with their mental alertness is a distinct advantage when it comes to completing any task at hand. In fact, Oxen can often be seen patiently working away... long after everyone else has dropped from sheer exhaustion!

Ox people are also generally good with their hands, and together with sterling leadership abilities are often successful as doctors or surgeons, construction managers, army generals or business leaders.

Some other notes on him and his characteristics:

http://www.chiff.com/pop-culture/news-people/barack-obama.htm

Cha

(295,899 posts)
45. My birthday is on the 13th of August.. we just all got
Tue Aug 13, 2013, 04:58 AM
Aug 2013

an early start because it was already the 13th when she posted from Mass.

Hope you have a great day at work.. so Early!

NanceGreggs

(27,813 posts)
44. So a lil' birdie told me
Tue Aug 13, 2013, 04:58 AM
Aug 2013

that birthday wishes are in order this day.

Happy Birthday, sweet Cha - may all that is good in this world find you, may all that is loving embrace you, may all that is magical invite you, may all that is worthwhile inspire you, may all who you meet befriend you, and may all who are a part of your life appreciate their good fortune in being so.

All of this to say (and I've been berated for being too wordy on more than one occasion!) that I hope the coming year will be one of the happiest and most rewarding chapters in the book of your life.

--- Nance

Cha

(295,899 posts)
47. Thank you for such sweet birthday wishes~
Tue Aug 13, 2013, 05:17 AM
Aug 2013

Mahalo for these kind thoughts and may I appreciate those who I have the good fortune to be in my life, Nance.

The way you describe it.. it sounds like a really delightful year coming up!

Cha

(295,899 posts)
60. sheshe!
Tue Aug 13, 2013, 03:06 PM
Aug 2013



[font color=blue]For such an awesome with our BOG Friends! The Best in the World~[/font] [font color=blue] sistah! [/font]

[font color=blue] Aloha! [/font]

sheshe2

(83,332 posts)
62. I hope you are enjoying this wonderful day~
Tue Aug 13, 2013, 09:54 PM
Aug 2013

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Obama thinks you should hang loose for your Birthday Cha!

Cha

(295,899 posts)
67. I so did! We had an adventure and went to these two towns today on the North Shore..
Wed Aug 14, 2013, 02:12 AM
Aug 2013
Kilauea Lighthouse~

Hanalei by the Bay~

I had a whole post about an hour and a 1/2 ago right before supper that got wiped out.. but I was too hungry and tired to redo it until now..



Wipeout! on so many levels..


Mahalo for the pic of Prez giving the Shaka sign, she!

Grateful for Hope

(39,320 posts)
61. Happy Birthday Cha!
Tue Aug 13, 2013, 06:43 PM
Aug 2013

I mostly read this group and don't post, but I love your posts here and on the main board.

I hope your day was and is a special one!

Cha

(295,899 posts)
72. That's really Good to know, Grateful for Hope!
Wed Aug 14, 2013, 03:14 AM
Aug 2013

My B-day was the best and a huge part of it were the best wishes from my BOG Amigos y Amigas!





Coincidently enough, I'm grateful for hope, too.

ucrdem

(15,512 posts)
64. Now that's a birthday party!!
Tue Aug 13, 2013, 10:52 PM
Aug 2013

We BOGers sure know how to have good time!!

p.s. many happy returns, Cha!

p.s.

sheshe2

(83,332 posts)
65. Hey ucrdem~ I think she is still out celebrating.
Tue Aug 13, 2013, 11:14 PM
Aug 2013

I laughed when I saw the video, that it said "take your Cha Cha Cha Chance" Perfecto!

We BOGers are the best, ucr~

We Rock!

Smile~

Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around.
Leo Buscaglia

Laughter is day, and sobriety is night; a smile is the twilight that hovers gently between both, more bewitching than either.
Henry Ward Beecher

Jesus wept; Voltaire smiled. From that divine tear and from that human smile is derived the grace of present civilization.
Victor Hugo
Read more at http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/topics/topic_smile.html#bKm7QKvrScG75AKt.99


BOG

Cha

(295,899 posts)
75. I use to underestimate those human emotions..
Wed Aug 14, 2013, 03:45 AM
Aug 2013

but not anymore.. not for a long time. Thank you, she

she [font color=blue] BOG [/font]

mimi85

(1,805 posts)
66. It's all his fault!
Tue Aug 13, 2013, 11:20 PM
Aug 2013

I had the greatest post with Happy Birthday (and belated birthday) and my husband bugged me and I accidentally deleted it. (Actually it was PBO's fault), so.....he'll be over later to wish you in person.

A HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY to our numero uno señorita! Actually I found this interesting and it makes sense.

"Did you know that saying 'Happy Belated Birthday' is incorrect? When you miss acknowledging someone's birthday you should tell them, 'Happy belated birthday wishes.' The individual's birthday is not belated because it came on the day it was supposed to. However, your wishes didn't come on the day of their birth. This is why wishing someone a happy belated birthday is incorrect. Next time you purchase a belated birthday card, make sure to find one that says belated birthday wishes".

Cha

(295,899 posts)
76. So true, mimi! It's not "belated" though 'cause me
Wed Aug 14, 2013, 03:51 AM
Aug 2013

birthday is on the 13th of August! So it's all good.

But, if I ever miss anyone's birthday again.. I will think of this and say "Happy Birthday.. sorry I didn't get to wish it on your day!"

I deleted a post of my own a little while ago.. I was so tired and hungry from today. Now, I have second wind!

Cha

(295,899 posts)
71. Just for that, Hekate..
Wed Aug 14, 2013, 03:04 AM
Aug 2013


I've had so much fun today.. went to Hanalei and Kilauea Lighthouse area on the North Shore with my friend from Kalaheo on the bus. I'm in Kapa'a. Don't know if you know much about Kaua'i? But it was an adventure~ Weather really Nice!

OUT!

Cha

(295,899 posts)
79. This may be overdoing it.. but, it's still the 13th here..
Wed Aug 14, 2013, 05:18 AM
Aug 2013

President Barack Obama talks with Senior Advisor David Axelrod on the Colonnade of the White House, Aug. 13, 2009 (Photo by Pete Souza)

http://theobamadiary.com/2013/08/13/rise-and-shine-579/

[font color=blue] she [/font]

dorkzilla

(5,141 posts)
80. Happy birthday, Cha!!
Wed Aug 14, 2013, 06:25 AM
Aug 2013

Hope it's the best birthday yet!

Mine is Sunday! My BFF (also a Leo--8/5) are celebrating by going to the Jazz Age Lawn Party on Governors Island Saturday. They're going to have antique French carnival rides...I'm slightly too excited, once again confirming everyone's suspicion that I am a 12 year old trapped in an adult body

Happy happy birthday!!

And a big hug to she!

Cha

(295,899 posts)
82. dorkzilla! trust me.. we're never too old
Wed Aug 14, 2013, 05:14 PM
Aug 2013

to get excited about the things that make us happy!

Governors Island's Jazz Age Lawn Party would be a wonderful place to celebrate your birthdays! Are you taking a picnic? I just looked it up..

http://www.dreamlandorchestra.com/calendar.php



she's a sweetie!

dorkzilla

(5,141 posts)
88. We'll be packing a couple of bottles of bubbly
Wed Aug 14, 2013, 08:12 PM
Aug 2013

And some savories, but nothing elaborate. I'm looking forward to having some Elderflower liqueur!

Cha

(295,899 posts)
89. It says in the link that outside spirits will be
Wed Aug 14, 2013, 08:29 PM
Aug 2013

confiscated!

"Friends, just a reminder: While you are welcome to bring your own picnic, outside alcoholic beverages are strictly prohibited by Governors Island and will be confiscated; all bags are subject to search by Governors Island security personnel."

So, bubbly.. but just not yours?

Cha

(295,899 posts)
91. Yeah, it's a bummer.. but,
Wed Aug 14, 2013, 08:50 PM
Aug 2013

at least you know.. instead of getting your celebratory champagne taken from you at the Celebration.

You're going to have so much fun, dorkzilla!

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