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

Sun Sep 29, 2013, 03:04 AM

Sep 2013

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.

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I turn 35 today. Never thought I would get to this age. [View all] hrmjustin Sep 2013 OP

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Yippee! Congratulations! antiquie Sep 2013 #2

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Happy Birthday! And don't believe it goes downhill. Squinch Sep 2013 #37

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I had my "over-the-hill party" when I turned 21 DFW Sep 2013 #6

Lol I see what you mean. hrmjustin Sep 2013 #11

You want scary? antiquie Sep 2013 #12

OK, now THAT is downright terrifying! n/t DFW Sep 2013 #36

My 90+ father once told me that when in high school he had told a friend he couldn't see struggle4progress Sep 2013 #8

I hope I get to be as lucky and live to a good old age. hrmjustin Sep 2013 #13

Ah! I remember telling my father, when I was about 21, that I wouldn't No Vested Interest Sep 2013 #80

... Lady Freedom Returns Sep 2013 #14

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Happy Birthday, young 'un. Wounded Bear Sep 2013 #16

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Happy Birthday, you old coot! graywarrior Sep 2013 #18

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You've got a lot of catching up to do whippersnapper, and a lot of living yet to do HarveyDarkey Sep 2013 #20

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A mere child liberal N proud Sep 2013 #22

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I've got shoes older than you tavernier Sep 2013 #24

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So do I, and clothes too. Happy birthday. RebelOne Sep 2013 #28

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Congrats! War Horse Sep 2013 #25

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Happy Birthday! LWolf Sep 2013 #29

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35 is a kick-ass year. aikoaiko Sep 2013 #32

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Well hey there Goalie49009 Sep 2013 #34

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Happy birthday to you!!! Have a great one! LiberalEsto Sep 2013 #39

Thank you and Happy Birthday to your husband. hrmjustin Sep 2013 #40

Happy birthday! Agschmid Sep 2013 #41

LOL looks great. Thank you. hrmjustin Sep 2013 #42

Happy Birthday! LeftofObama Sep 2013 #43

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Happy Birthday... and HUSH, child!!! MiddleFingerMom Sep 2013 #45

LOL. Thank you. hrmjustin Sep 2013 #46

Happy B-Day hrmjustin! You're 1 of the nicest posters here imo. I wish you many more. Inkfreak Sep 2013 #47

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Majesty! Happy birthday! Bertha Venation Sep 2013 #48

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Happy Birthday!! Sanity Claws Sep 2013 #49

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I hope that you're having a very happy birthday. greatauntoftriplets Sep 2013 #50

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Whaddayamean 'age'? Your still a puppy! Enjoy your birthday. applegrove Sep 2013 #51

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(cue music) "We've only just begun..." IrishAyes Sep 2013 #52

Thank you for the good advice. hrmjustin Sep 2013 #60

Happy B'day, kiddo sarge43 Sep 2013 #53

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Happy Birthday! You were born the same day Pope John Paul I died. rug Sep 2013 #54

I was born around the time he died. Thanks my friend. hrmjustin Sep 2013 #62

You're eligible to serve in the Senate now pscot Sep 2013 #63

Wow and president. Thank you. hrmjustin Sep 2013 #64

Happy birthday, but I never thought I'd get to an age where 35 is YOUNG. ps I hate young people nt UTUSN Sep 2013 #65

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congrats justin ! nt steve2470 Sep 2013 #67

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Congrats! Xyzse Sep 2013 #69

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addendum: enjoy 35, I did (usually) steve2470 Sep 2013 #71

I hope it is a good year. This year has not been a good one. hrmjustin Sep 2013 #72

hugs for ya, good luck ! :) nt steve2470 Sep 2013 #73

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I'll pm you, thanks nt steve2470 Sep 2013 #75

Happy Birthday. TexasTowelie Sep 2013 #76

LOL. Thank you! hrmjustin Sep 2013 #77

I'm sure you'll find that it suits you. Fearless Sep 2013 #78

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i will get there at the end of the year also JI7 Sep 2013 #81

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After 35, it's all over. You'll probably never look as good as you do right now. B Calm Sep 2013 #82

LOl. I can't wait. hrmjustin Sep 2013 #86

Yay, happy birthday! a la izquierda Sep 2013 #83

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Welcome to the mid 30s! I just left them into the late 30s. Recursion Sep 2013 #84

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Happy Birthday !!! nt. polly7 Sep 2013 #89

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Happy Birthday! bigwillq Sep 2013 #91

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Youre old!! darkangel218 Sep 2013 #93

Thank you Darkangel! hrmjustin Sep 2013 #94

No, thank you for being my friend, and one of the most awesome people on this board!! darkangel218 Sep 2013 #95

It is my pleasure to be your friend! hrmjustin Sep 2013 #96

Ah grasshopper, I recall 35, Happy Birthday benld74 Sep 2013 #97

Thank you. hrmjustin Sep 2013 #99

I just read the entire thread. Jenoch Sep 2013 #98

LOL. I thought something would get me. I am in good health except for asthma but I just thought hrmjustin Sep 2013 #100

don't look behind you, something is sneaking up on you ... kwassa Sep 2013 #101

LMFAO! I can take that several ways my friend. Thank you kwassa! hrmjustin Sep 2013 #103

I hope you have the happiest birthday yet, cordelia Sep 2013 #102

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Never thought I would get past 35 rurallib Sep 2013 #105

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I love you all and I love DU. hrmjustin Sep 2013 #107

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Happy Birthday! treestar Sep 2013 #110