Originally Posted By Labuda So, I'm back here in my good 'ol online home-away-from-home for a while. Things have been a bit crazy for me lately, but all in a good way - started a new job that's paying me $6 an hour more than I asked for which means I'm making almost as much as I made when I worked for Dell. So that's pretty darn cool. Oh, and Matt and I broke up in September or October. Long story, but suffice to say that if you do not get along with your SO's parents, it's not likely to last if your SO is a 5-year-old in a 30-year-old's body. And, I'm moving out of the house I'm sharing with others this weekend, then crashing with a friend for about 5 weeks before I move into my apartment in early July. It's going to be SO nice to have my own danged kitchen all to myself again! I can't wait! Anyhow, I'm still doing tons of shows and playing lots of poker, but I think I may try to get in a DL trip sometime in the next few months once I've been at work a while longer. So, what'd I miss while I was gone?
Originally Posted By Jim in Merced CA Great to hear from you Labuda. Lots of changes for you. Around here? I've heard people say its the same, and that it's not as much fun as it used to be (what isn't?). Welcome back!
Originally Posted By Labuda Oh, yeah, and I turned 40 last month. Did dinner a nice evening out with one of the Mikes (you may remember that two of my best friends here in Austin share that name) on my actual birthday, then the night after was the pre-birthday party party... i.e, the night that only about 10 of us were present and hanging out getting the pig's spine cracked and then the pig marinated for the real party. The real party was on Saturday, 4/20 and it was pretty cool that my mom & one brother made it, as well as my bestie and some other Houston folks, plus all the Austin folks. All in all, I'd guess around 80-100 people filtered in and out through the day between 3 pm when it started and 11 when I left. No idea how late it went, but 8 hours was as long as I could last. And the fact that the party was at my friend Rob & Nancy's house was AWESOME - they always through great parties, and it was wonderful to have one in my honor there. And, of course, it was nice to see that many people show up for my birthday...made me feel like maybe I am managing to be a good friend to some folks, esp since I had four cars of people from Houston come (nearly 200 miles) for the party.
Originally Posted By tashajilek Welcome back! I'm glad everything seems to be going good in your life. Like RT said you didn't miss much.
Originally Posted By Mickeymouseclub I noticed your early morn activity and was happy to see you back also. Happy belated Bday to you
Originally Posted By RoadTrip <<Like RT said you didn't miss much.>> But I didn't previously make a post on this thread! Does someone know that even though I'm happily married I have a secret crush on her and her red lipstick?? ;-)
Originally Posted By Labuda @HRM - you just reminded me of a conversation I had in February when I ran into my friend Maurice while I was in Houston... I was inviting him to my 40th birthday party in April and he said I always was the youngest member of our family, then referred to me as a "babe in the woods" when we'd first met... which I agreed to when I realized I met him when I was 19. LOL Aw, and thanks, Trippy - but I've been rocking more of a wine-colored lipstick this past week, sorry! The red will come out again soon, though, don't worry!
Originally Posted By skinnerbox So glad to read some good news for a change! Welcome home, Labuda! And I'm still digesting this red lipstick fetish thing for RT. How did I not know this?
Originally Posted By Goofyernmost Welcome back! You know what tells you that your getting old? Somebody, saying that your 40 years young! I'm 65 and I am ready to go postal if I hear anyone describe it as years young. I'm old and I'm proud of it. I am still alive and I ain't done yet. Anyway, welcome to the ranks of the seasoned and wise group that we call middle age. BTW, that never changes from here on out. It's always middle age even if you're 95 years OLD. ;-)
Originally Posted By iamsally Good to *hear* from you and Happy Birthday!!!! I am with Goofyernmost; I turned 60 in April. I also had a great party planned and executed by my daughters. But I am most certainly NOT young! (In spite of the bounce house, popcorn and cotton candy machines and pinata.) I know you will be super happy to have your own kitchen.
Originally Posted By DlandDug Welcome back, Ann. So good to see "home folks" here. 40? Nuthin' to it. 50 is when it starts to get GOOD.
Originally Posted By LuvsDsnyTrips Stay around longer this time .....good to see you back You talked about a trip........any chance in early July?
Originally Posted By Labuda Thanks for the welcome back, all! And as for my age, yeah, I'm 40, but I feel about 27.
Originally Posted By u k fan Hey Labuda, sorry I'm late in welcoming you home. It's good to have you back!!!
Originally Posted By WDWdreamin Welcome back! Sounds like an amazing party. I don't know if I could got more than 10 people to come to one, but I have moved around a "few" times. I hear you on the parents/5-year-old thing!Glad to see you and glad you're still loving music and poker.
