On I wrote Turning thirty, on the subject of Musings and Updates.
I am thirty years old.
Over the last few years (2005 2004 2003) there's been a little guessing game for you all to play, but not this year.
I am thirty. Blimey.
That's all grown up, isn't it?
I mean, I've got a mortgage and a daughter and whatnot, so I suppose I am grown up, and I pretty much like it. I drink red wine and everything.
A whole new decade. I barely remember not being in my twenties. Here comes ten more years of doing cool things, except now there's a three at the beginning. And I'll probably be doing them in sensible shoes. Bring it on.
I have to say that it's going to be a lot easier to face the trials and tribulations of middle age from inside my birthday present from Sam, which is a Mercedes-Benz C180 Kompressor sports coupe. So nice. It was a bit of a wrench to get rid of my Fiat Coupe, but, y'know, I'm thirty now, can't have fast cars any more. I have to be refined and so on.
Actually, that's total lies and had nothing to do with it, I just don't want to pay a grand a year for insurance for a car that I only drive to the railway station and back. The Merc's marvellous, though. Really swishy. I like it a lot.
Happy birthday to me. Hope the rest of you enjoy the day!
jordan
Dustin Diaz
Dude, red wine? Are you still up for beer?
D
C180! You git! You complete and utter invisi-bearded git!
So, you no longer have a Hairdressers car.... is it no longer in a silly "Broom Yellow"? Um, I'm sorry, "Gay Yellow"....
-Dx
PS, Happy birthday.... :)
kNo'
hey Aq! Happy birthday !
Paul
Happy Birthday.
The faster the car, the more spectacular the crash :)
fizz
Happy Birthday! I'm just about to start spending £1200 a year on a cooper S works I don't even get to drive to the station! :\
sil
Dustin: hell yes. I drink red wine sometimes, not exclusively :)
Xalior: it's lovely. Yes indeed.
Fizz: I warned you about that :)
Tom
Happy birthday!
Roberto
Hey, Stu! Congratulations and happy birthday! :)
mrben
Happy Birthday. I'll be 30 next year, but I doubt I'll be getting a Merc from the wife :( Flash bastard.
Gary Fleming
Happy Birthday, stu! Enjoy the flash car.
Ade
Many happy returns Mr Aq
Looking forward to Saturday my liege
Ade
Simon Mackie
hey happy birthday! I also turn 30 this year. Somehow I don't think my g/f will be buying me a Merc though :-(
t1mmyb
Hi Aq,
Happy birthday! A *Merc* for your 30th birthday? Blimey - I though I was swish getting a 60 GB iPod on my 30th, back in the summer ;)
Secondly - I can't believe you're younger than me. Doesn't seem right, but then I still feel 21 :)
John Labriola
Happy Belated Birthday!
I turn the corner on Feb 6th...
I feel the same way about making that number change. But somehow I don't think I'll be getting a Mecedes though. Enjoy it for me though!
as days pass by » Party hearty
[...] At the weekend, I celebrated my thirtieth birthday by going to the mediæval banquet at the Tales of Robin Hood in Nottingham, along with Sam, Ade, Jono and Sooz, Bill and Ginny, and my mum and dad. It was great. A really excellent evening. Monsieur Bald has some pictures, and more will be forthcoming. I got to go up on stage and help the juggler bloke with a trick, and for some reason the audience really liked me and took the opportunity to chant my name every time a volunteer was requested. Not quite sure why, but I can’t deny enjoying it. Everyone seemed to have a really great night; now to look forward to Bill’s 30th! I also garnered much cool loot for presents, including Monkey Picked Tea, a Phobile, Mr T. in my pocket, some Jelly Babies, and a really rather nice new coat. I love birthdays. Thanks all for coming and making it a great party! [...]
Cupid Stunt
Bloody hell....
YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAWWWWN!
get over it you're not 40! car shmar! who the hell can afford a car in LONDON! i mean you can park it anywhere unless you are prepared to pay the same amount as a driver while its parked!
TAFFIC - you dont actually drive anywhere...
I am not saying use public transport as that is even worse for the money!##
anyhoo, yup, err, this was a boring site, sorry guys, I am so BORED AT WORK!
Andrew Todd
If the missus is buying you a car for your birthday you officially have too much money. Can I have some please?
» Another year passes » as days pass by, by Stuart Langridge
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Congratulations, and may you have a lovely birthday.