Saturday 19 May 2012

42



I'm 42 today. Happy birthday to me. I was 39 when I started this blog, so if nothing else it's enabling me to track my journey into middle age.

Birthday

A song from the Jesus And Mary Chain's swansong, Munki (from 1998); snarling and self-loathing with overloaded guttersnipe guitars.

As part of my non-stop, debauched rock 'n' roll lifestyle I am spending the morning of my 42nd birthday manning the bookstall (a table under a gazebo) at Park Road Nursery's Summer Fair. Pop by. I'm sure we'll have something you'll like. Last year I managed to sell a copy of 'You And Your Pond; A Guide To Complete Pond Care'.
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14 comments:

  1. drew19 May 2012 at 09:43

    All the best SA. I started the blog when I was 39 as well. Do you think it has something to do with mid-lifr crises.

    Some men buy porches other sadsacks start blogs?

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  2. Mr A.N.19 May 2012 at 10:22

    Happy birthday! I have made the conscious decision to fully embrace middle age. Gotta go and mow the lawn in a minute. Later I'm off to an art gallery, before going to a dinner party this evening. Youth? Wasted on the young... Anyway, enjoy your day

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  3. bossman19 May 2012 at 10:38

    Happy Birthday mate, I'm 39 this year...have a good one!

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  4. Ez19 May 2012 at 10:38

    Happy Birthday!Keep up the good work.

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  5. hsd19 May 2012 at 10:40

    happy birthday my young friend.
    i was looking for a quote from Burroughs about age, that I once read, couldn't find it but this one is probably better
    "Cut word lines — Cut music lines — Smash the control images — Smash the control machine — Burn the books — Kill the priests — Kill! Kill! Kill"
    Yeah!

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  6. dickvandyke19 May 2012 at 12:04

    Wot h said.
    But with a quick man hug.

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  7. davyh19 May 2012 at 12:51

    Smash the control machine eh? At 42 I think taking it apart carefully and polishing the component parts before re-assembling it in your shed is more the thing.

    Happy Birthday young 'un x

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  8. ally.19 May 2012 at 14:18

    the very bonaest lavs dearie. and that sounds like quite a nice way tospend a birthday any day even. especially if there's a cake stall nearby.
    x

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  9. Anonymous19 May 2012 at 14:59

    happy birthday

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  10. Webbie - FootieAndMusic19 May 2012 at 16:06

    Don't Panic

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  11. jimdoes19 May 2012 at 16:37

    life the universe and everything

    have a great day

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  12. Swiss Adam19 May 2012 at 18:14

    Thanks y'all

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  13. Francesca B.19 May 2012 at 23:43

    I am turning 20 this year and that already feels old, so I can only imagine it gets better...!

    Anyway, happy birthday!

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  14. Anonymous20 May 2012 at 11:38

    Wot h said (but without DvD's man hugs - like, totally inappropriate)

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