WISHers turning 40!!!...Come Celebrate!!

[aldisneygrl]

It seems that I have read on the Bios thread and elsewhere that there are a lot of WISHers who are turning 40 this year. Well, I am too! I am a newbie to WISH and to running. I thought I would see how many of us are going to be celebrating this year. :cheer2:

In honor of my birthday, I convinced my husband to let me and my daughter (9) go to Disney and run the 5K by ourselves, a GIRLS ONLY trip. We had a marvelous time and met A LOT of you folks. You were all so welcoming to me and my daughter at the Pop meet. I just feel so bad that I didn't "know" y'all from the boards before we came. :sad2: I want a do over! :rotfl:


Here's my story, hope it doesn't bore you :rolleyes1 :

I have only been running since August of last year. I ran my first 5K two weeks after starting my Couch to 5K running plan. :scared1: I ran with a really good friend of mine from church. I finished my first 5K in 37:42. I ran 80% of the way. Now listen, I have had natural childbirth, and that race was so much HARDER! :scared: Fast forward to October, I run my second 5K with dd (training for Jan.). We did it in 47:30. Not bad, just need to shave off a couple of minutes. Well, that night, due to a freak accident, I injured my knee. My son went to a Halloween party, and I ended up in the wrong place at the wrong time. His hockey coach was horsing around with his nephew, and they both ended up tumbling on top of me, and landing on my knee! :scared1: Now their combined weight is probably 350-400 lbs. Well, that sidelined me for quite a while. Went to the Ortho. dr. and he said everything was fine, just the beginning of some arthritis in that knee. He gave me some stretches to do, and then told me I could run in Disney. We ended up walking most of the 5K because dd was feeling sick to her stomach, and was saying she was gonna puke all the way around the parking lot of the 5K. :eek: Sorry to all of those of you that were behind us and had to pass us. :rolleyes1 I decided we just needed to hold hands and enjoy our time together. If we got swept, then so be it! Well, we didn't get swept, and we had a marvelous time. Here is our pic from the ASI website:http://www.asiorders.com/view_user_photo.asp?EVENTID=25143&ID=45610873&FROM=photos&BIB=2883


Here is a picture of us towards the finish line (thanks to Space Ranger and fellow Buzz teammate John):

http://www.ryanworld.net/wdwinfo/5k/5k_35.jpg

We couldn't have done it without all of your support. You still continue to make me a better and healthier person. I plan to embrace this new decade of my life, and pray for many more to come! Please come say HI, and tell me what your plans are for this year. Remember you aren't turning 40 alone, there are several of us doing it together! :grouphug:

[AuntieM03]

I will be 40 in April. I decided last year that I wanted to train this year for the Disneyland 1/2 Marathon as a celebration of turning 40. I just started following the Marathoning for Mortals in January. I have a 5k to do in April (the week before my birthday) at Knott's Berry Farm and then the 1/2 at Disneyland.

I still need to lose about 40lbs, but I have managed to take off about 60lbs since Sept 2006.

I also have a bit of arthritis in the knees. I went and saw a sport's medicine Dr. and he gave me exercises to do. Of course he said the best thing I could do is lose more weight (thanks for that:rotfl:).

Sorry for your knee problems, and Congrats on your races:cheer2:

[Worfiedoodles]

I, too, am joining the brigade of those turning 40 this year. June for me!

Maria

[aldisneygrl]

Michelle - My birthday is in April too! :cool1: :yay: Those exercises will do wonders for your knees. I have been trying to do them faithfully, and my knee didn't bother me at all this weekend when I did my two mile run. Just keep it up!

Oh and Happy Birthday!!! :bday:

Maria - Thanks for coming to the party! party: Hope you have a great one in June! :bday:

[deekaypee]

Allie, I'm another turning-40 in April b-day gal! My bio (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=22853683&postcount=35) is on the WISH thread!

I actually decided to do the Goofy to help celebrate my DH's turning 40yo last year. He didn't do all the events he wanted, though, so we're extending his celebration for another year to overlap with mine. I'm not sure what I have planned yet, except the 2009 marathon!

[windwalker]

Remember your best years are your 50s and sixties so y'all have away's to go yet before you get in your prime.

I don't remember much about my 40th birthday except for the surprise party that the Comptroller throw for me. He closed the door's and let the whole squadron off for the party. We had it at the Hard Rock Cafe in Vegas and the UNLV cheerleaders sang happy birthday. When I returned to my office after the party the squadron was decorated with black balloons that said "Over the Hill". I had a cake waiting there with a icing social security check on it.

I have to admit that 40 was my hardest age to accept, 50 was hard also and I suppose 60 will get my attention. But I'm finding that I don't have to slow down and it's really just a state of mind.

Antique Panda:hippie:

[AmyBeth68]

:wave: Hi...yay...I'm in the club too! Turning 40 and Feeling Fab-U-Lous (most of the time)! Woo-Hoo!!!

My birthday is in December...so I'm the young chickie here. :rotfl: yeahhhh right. Anyway...

Plans for this BIG year? Well...early onset dementia must have taken hold since I've signed up to do Goofy again this year. YIKES! :scared1:

Hopefully we'll all be able meet up and have a blast during marathon weekend!!! :cool1:

[bjkj]

Happy 40's everyone! I turned last May and 40 is GREAT!

aldisneygrl - I'm a Buzz too!

Enjoy the 40's all!

Jill

[aldisneygrl]

Allie, I'm another turning-40 in April b-day gal! My bio (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=22853683&postcount=35) is on the WISH thread!

I actually decided to do the Goofy to help celebrate my DH's turning 40yo last year. He didn't do all the events he wanted, though, so we're extending his celebration for another year to overlap with mine. I'm not sure what I have planned yet, except the 2009 marathon!

Debra, I remember reading your bio, and thinking wow someone else is turning 40! Also, your avatar makes me laugh everytime I see it. I think of see no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil. :rotfl2: Well I think the 2009 marathon is quite a celebration! :cheer2: Good luck! :thumbsup2

Remember your best years are your 50s and sixties so y'all have away's to go yet before you get in your prime.

I don't remember much about my 40th birthday except for the surprise party that the Comptroller throw for me. He closed the door's and let the whole squadron off for the party. We had it at the Hard Rock Cafe in Vegas and the UNLV cheerleaders sang happy birthday. When I returned to my office after the party the squadron was decorated with black balloons that said "Over the Hill". I had a cake waiting there with a icing social security check on it.

I have to admit that 40 was my hardest age to accept, 50 was hard also and I suppose 60 will get my attention. But I'm finding that I don't have to slow down and it's really just a state of mind.

Antique Panda:hippie:

Timeless Panda - You are most welcome to join our celebration! If it wasn't for you dreaming up this wonderful competition, I wouldn't be out there pushing myself to run a 10K in May. :worship: Now I may be doing one in March. Thanks! :hug: I still feel like I'm that 18 year old in high school. Age is in the mind, and since my mind is going, it can't remember how old I am anyway. :rotfl2:

:wave: Hi...yay...I'm in the club too! Turning 40 and Feeling Fab-U-Lous (most of the time)! Woo-Hoo!!!

My birthday is in December...so I'm the young chickie here. :rotfl: yeahhhh right. Anyway...

Plans for this BIG year? Well...early onset dementia must have taken hold since I've signed up to do Goofy again this year. YIKES! :scared1:

Hopefully we'll all be able meet up and have a blast during marathon weekend!!! :cool1:

Amy - You get to wait til the LAST minute this year! ;) Wow I feel silly for celebrating with a 5K. I am in awe that anybody can do the Goofy! My daughter and I tried to congratulate everybody we saw with a medal around their neck on Saturday and Sunday. That is something to be truly proud of! :cool2:

Happy 40's everyone! I turned last May and 40 is GREAT!

aldisneygrl - I'm a Buzz too!

Enjoy the 40's all!

Jill

Jill - Welcome fellow Buzzer! :hug: I am lucky that my best friend in the whole world has the very same birthday as me. We will do it together this year. I am embracing the new decade. It is time for the new healthier me, so watch out! :woohoo:

[chimera]

Add me to the list...40 on 7/11!

[Sandy321]

Gee Alli, way to make a girl feel really old... :rolleyes1

[aldisneygrl]

Add me to the list...40 on 7/11!

Mel - You do so much for the WISH team, thanks for sharing and coming to my little thread! :hug: Hope you have a great one in July! :cheer2:

Gee Alli, way to make a girl feel really old... :rolleyes1

Oh Sandy, you know I didn't do this to make you feel bad. You are so NOT old. Remember it is just a number. You are what you think you are. Remember I think I'm still 18. :rolleyes1 You are the best friend a girl could have, and I'm glad your my RL friend. :hug: I'll help you celebrate next year. Hey you have a kid getting married! That is something to be proud about. :cool2: BTW, I went and dusted off and cleaned up your TR. :rolleyes1

[Larahb]

Hey gang, add mee to the list as well! I turn 40 in May. To celebrate my college friends and I are running the Indianapolis 500 Mini Marathon (1/2). Should be fun. I was never a "runner" with them, but several of them were. Disney 1/2 was really my first and my friend will do Indy as her first, but 4 others have done marathons before. I'm amazed how many of us are hitting this landmark this year!! GO US!! :banana: :banana: :banana:

[laughinplace199]

Can I join the list too? I'm a newbie WISHer and a newbie runner (I've only been running for a little over a month now), so I'm still trying to read all of the posts and figure out who is who. There's so much to read here that it gets a little overwhelming, but I'm glad to have found the WISH team - you guys are great! :thumbsup2 I can't believe there are so many of us turning 40 this year. I'm looking forward to getting to know everyone!

My DH & I will both turn 40 this summer. My b-day is in June and his is in July (yes - I like younger men :rotfl: ). We've decided to run the Disney full marathon in '09 to celebrate our birthdays. Since I'm new at this whole running thing, I'm a little nervous :scared1: , but I'm sure I can do it. I have lots of time to train, thank goodness.

I'm not thrilled about turning 40, but since I have no choice in the matter I'm trying to focus on how young I feel instead of how old I am. :goodvibes

[addicted_to_WDW]

I'll be 40 in August. I'm celebrating with a Disney Cruise!

[Larahb]

Sounds like we need to have an OVER THE HILL/40 YO B-DAY PARTY AT POP this year!!! :)

[Texa]

Me too! I turn 40 in three weeks.:scared1:

[Worfiedoodles]

Wow, there are alot of us!

We will be Fit, Fabulous and 40!

1968 was a very good year...by the way, I'm 6-8-68, which I've always kind of liked! :)

Maria

[disneybelle]

I'll be 40 in May and DH will be 40 in June. I'm doing my first triathlon in July to celebrate and my 3rd Goofy in January (for time, not fun this time)

[deekaypee]

Debra, I remember reading your bio, and thinking wow someone else is turning 40! Also, your avatar makes me laugh everytime I see it. I think of see no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil. :rotfl2: Well I think the 2009 marathon is quite a celebration! :cheer2: Good luck! :thumbsup2

I'm SO glad you said that. It is a reference to see no evil. It's a family joke. Whenever DH and I ride Disney rides where pics are taken, we do "see no evil, hear no evil." So at Tower of Terror, when you see the snapshot, there are two people posing for the camera. (We always try to get the person next to us to do "speak no evil," with limited success. Party poopers.) DH was supposed to remember to do "hear no evil" for his Goofy pic, but forgot. He was wiped after the race, I guess. (See what happens when you actually have a time goal?)

Sounds like we need to have an OVER THE HILL/40 YO B-DAY PARTY AT POP this year!!! :)

We really do need to have a big shin-dig! And invite all our WISH friends. Maybe in January 2009? You think anyone would come? :rotfl2:

[aldisneygrl]

Hey gang, add mee to the list as well! I turn 40 in May. To celebrate my college friends and I are running the Indianapolis 500 Mini Marathon (1/2). Should be fun. I was never a "runner" with them, but several of them were. Disney 1/2 was really my first and my friend will do Indy as her first, but 4 others have done marathons before. I'm amazed how many of us are hitting this landmark this year!! GO US!! :banana: :banana: :banana:Sounds like we need to have an OVER THE HILL/40 YO B-DAY PARTY AT POP this year!!! :)

Lara - Thanks for joining us! That sounds like a great plan! Now I've got to convince DH that I need to go back. :rolleyes1

Can I join the list too? I'm a newbie WISHer and a newbie runner (I've only been running for a little over a month now), so I'm still trying to read all of the posts and figure out who is who. There's so much to read here that it gets a little overwhelming, but I'm glad to have found the WISH team - you guys are great! :thumbsup2 I can't believe there are so many of us turning 40 this year. I'm looking forward to getting to know everyone!

My DH & I will both turn 40 this summer. My b-day is in June and his is in July (yes - I like younger men :rotfl: ). We've decided to run the Disney full marathon in '09 to celebrate our birthdays. Since I'm new at this whole running thing, I'm a little nervous :scared1: , but I'm sure I can do it. I have lots of time to train, thank goodness.

I'm not thrilled about turning 40, but since I have no choice in the matter I'm trying to focus on how young I feel instead of how old I am. :goodvibes

Absolutely you can join us! :grouphug: Congrats to you and DH turning 40 an doing the Full! :thumbsup2 Thanks for stopping in, please come back. :hug:

I'll be 40 in August. I'm celebrating with a Disney Cruise!

Ooohhh, can I come celebrate with you? ;)


Me too! I turn 40 in three weeks.:scared1:

Congrats! It is gonna be OUR year! :thumbsup2

Wow, there are alot of us!

We will be Fit, Fabulous and 40!

1968 was a very good year...by the way, I'm 6-8-68, which I've always kind of liked! :)

Maria

I love that phrase Maria! :love: What a cool birthday! :cool2:

I'll be 40 in May and DH will be 40 in June. I'm doing my first triathlon in July to celebrate and my 3rd Goofy in January (for time, not fun this time)


Darcey - Wow just reading that made me exhausted. :faint: Congrats to you and DH! Keep us posted on how you do in Jan.

Debra - :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: Maybe we ought to mention about a get together.... Maybe at Pop? :idea:

[princessrunner]

No over the hill parties...you are just starting up the hill. The stuff before this has all been fluff. I ran my first 5K 2 weeks before I turned 40 and last year I ran the ToT on my 41st birthday. I feel better than ever. I will be 42 in October. I dreaded turning 40 because it made me feel old but being as active as I am and becoming more so every day, I feel and look better than my younger years. I certainly have way more self-esteem. For my 42nd birthday...the MDI Marathon in Maine 12 days prior.

Go 40 girls!!!! :cool1:

[aldisneygrl]

Lisa - That is exactly the way I feel. I feel like I am starting a "better" phase of my life. I am embracing the "40's". I have a new hobby that's gonna take me further in life. Thanks for stopping in and spreading your wisdom. :hug:

[Cruella de mom]

I turn 40 "again" this March. I ran my first marathon at 40. Also my first 10k and my first half marathon. 40 is not so bad considering the alternative.

40 was tough for me. On my 20th birthday, I was in the hospital facing not having a birthday so I didn't think much of it. On my 30th birthday, I was 7 months pregnant with my first child so it was a complete after thought.

Then 40 came along. 3 months after major surgery, so I completely out of shape. Not only out of shape but I had had weeks and weeks to sit around and contemplate the whole idea of turning 40. It was not pleasant.

Now that I have been here a while, I don't mind a bit. My favorite thing is when younger runners find out my age. They always do such an amazing job of acting surprised.

[kzmarathon]

I hit the big 4-0, 2 days after running the Goofy this year, so I guess I am the old guy in this group! The good thing was that I was home on R&R leave from Iraq, surrounded by family and friends, and eating as much as I could at O'Hanas at the Polynesian. Nothing like a birthday at Disney to take your mind off of getting older, let alone turning 40.
I will celebrate the last weeks of my 40th year in 2009 by running the Goofy again - and like others I have seen post on this thread, I will be doing it for time this year, but I still intend to have a little fun!

Z

[aldisneygrl]

I turn 40 "again" this March. I ran my first marathon at 40. Also my first 10k and my first half marathon. 40 is not so bad considering the alternative.

40 was tough for me. On my 20th birthday, I was in the hospital facing not having a birthday so I didn't think much of it. On my 30th birthday, I was 7 months pregnant with my first child so it was a complete after thought.

Then 40 came along. 3 months after major surgery, so I completely out of shape. Not only out of shape but I had had weeks and weeks to sit around and contemplate the whole idea of turning 40. It was not pleasant.

Now that I have been here a while, I don't mind a bit. My favorite thing is when younger runners find out my age. They always do such an amazing job of acting surprised.

I was pregnant when I turned 30 too, so it was such a non issue with me. And really, I'm not having too much trouble with this one either. Like you said, I'm glad to celebrating another birthday because the alternative isn't that great. Glad you are with us and doing so well! Maybe someday I'll get to meet you while doing the Peachtree. I am a GA Peach at heart. :love:

I hit the big 4-0, 2 days after running the Goofy this year, so I guess I am the old guy in this group! The good thing was that I was home on R&R leave from Iraq, surrounded by family and friends, and eating as much as I could at O'Hanas at the Polynesian. Nothing like a birthday at Disney to take your mind off of getting older, let alone turning 40.
I will celebrate the last weeks of my 40th year in 2009 by running the Goofy again - and like others I have seen post on this thread, I will be doing it for time this year, but I still intend to have a little fun!

Z

Wow! What a way to celebrate 40! Doing the Goofy! :faint:

My dd and I tried to congratulate every person we saw wearing a Goofy medal. I told her that those people deserved as many congratulations as they could get. She couldn't understand why we would congratulate people we didn't know. :confused3 I explained to her how much running those people had done. Then she started spotting them faster than I could. Thanks for all you do for our country too! :thumbsup2

[DianeL]

Must we use the word hill? I'm still having flashbacks to the overpasses. :scared1:

Looking forward to spending this very special year with all my team mates. Makes it a little less scary :grouphug:

I'm pushing mine off till November :rolleyes1

[aldisneygrl]

Must we use the word hill? I'm still having flashbacks to the overpasses. :scared1:

Looking forward to spending this very special year with all my team mates. Makes it a little less scary :grouphug:

I'm pushing mine off till November :rolleyes1

Thanks for stopping in Diane! Yes we are NOT going over the hill, we are just journeying along. ;)

I have to share something I read today. Now it was on a wrapper of a Dove chocolate that one of my precious preschool children gave me for a Valentime's present. It said, "Age is nothing but a number." Can I get an AMEN?!!! Who knew a Dove wrapper could be so insightful. :confused3 :rotfl: It is just that a number, and we are going to celebrate it in style! :cool2: I'm glad you are all here to celebrate with me! :grouphug:

[deekaypee]

Thanks for stopping in Diane! Yes we are NOT going over the hill, we are just journeying along. ;)

I have to share something I read today. Now it was on a wrapper of a Dove chocolate that one of my precious preschool children gave me for a Valentime's present. It said, "Age is nothing but a number." Can I get an AMEN?!!! Who knew a Dove wrapper could be so insightful. :confused3 :rotfl: It is just that a number, and we are going to celebrate it in style! :cool2: I'm glad you are all here to celebrate with me! :grouphug:

AMEN, SISTER! To all of it, especially the excuse to buy a Dove candy! This year is going to be fun, and I'm going to love celebrating it with all of you who are turning 40 this year, and everyone else. We're one big happy!! :love:

[lllovell]

I am going to joun in the party. I will be 40 on 07/19.

So far, not a biggie...but I am hoping to finish my first 1/2 marathon ever this year, which shows that this is definately a new beginning for me.

The only birthday that has ever bothered me even slightly was 26. I found my first grey hair that day. Seems pretty insignificant now. :rotfl:

Happy 40th people!

[acourtwdw2]

I turn 40 on June 22nd. I think turning 39 was harder for me. Last year my birthday sucked!! I was told the day before it my biopsy was inconclusive and i would need another one to determine if it was cancer. The good news it wasnt! So my 40th should be alot better. I changed my life alot after my 39th so i am healthier physically and mentally.

Amanda

[aldisneygrl]

I am going to joun in the party. I will be 40 on 07/19.

So far, not a biggie...but I am hoping to finish my first 1/2 marathon ever this year, which shows that this is definately a new beginning for me.

The only birthday that has ever bothered me even slightly was 26. I found my first grey hair that day. Seems pretty insignificant now. :rotfl:

Happy 40th people!


Welcome to our little PARTY Laura!! :rockband: party:

Oh a little bottle of color will cover that gray. ;) 1/2 Marathon is a great way to celebrate! :cheer2: Wish I could but I am just starting my third week of C25K, so I am hoping for that 10K in May.


I turn 40 on June 22nd. I think turning 39 was harder for me. Last year my birthday sucked!! I was told the day before it my biopsy was inconclusive and i would need another one to determine if it was cancer. The good news it wasnt! So my 40th should be alot better. I changed my life alot after my 39th so i am healthier physically and mentally.

Amanda

So sorry about last year's birthday! :hug: This one will be much better! :cheer2: Thanks for joining us Amanda! We are all gonna have a rockin' year! :thumbsup2

[princess aurora]

Wondering if it would be okay to join you? I'm not 40 in 2008 but turning 40 in June of 2009.

I'd been thinking about running a marathon for a long time. I used to work for a company that sponsored the Ironman Canada in Penticton, BC. I would see the athletes, all shapes and sizes with such wonderful stories cross the finish line and it was always so inspiring. Although I couldn't imagine a triathlon. I thought, "I want that. I want to cross a finish line. I want to run a marathon". I'd tried time and again to get into and maintain running with little long term success.

Then my SIL and I joined a local running clinic together. My SIL said she wanted to complete a marathon by the time she was 40. I am 4 years younger but thought "me too, what a great idea," something I could aspire to. She was coming off chemo after a second battle with breast cancer. Unfortunately her health deteriorated and she passed away just shortly after her 41st birthday in Sept of 2006.

I picked up running yet again in Sept 2007 just a year after my SIL passed away. I wondered what could keep me motivated to really stick with it this time. I love running and NEED it for my mental and physical well being. The marathon goal sprung up in my thoughts again. I kept playing it over and over then realized I better stop thinking and start doing. I'm NOT getting any younger.

Then I thought wouldn't it be great to pick up where my SIL left off. I could run as a tribute to her :love: and realize a personal goal :thumbsup2 if I complete a marathon before I'm 40. I looked around and Disney just seemed the perfect venue for my 1st marathon, although quickly approaching. I better get my butt in gear and train for this sucker.

Is it weird that I'm only 38 and I'm already planning for turning 40? :woohoo:

[deekaypee]

Wondering if it would be okay to join you? I'm not 40 in 2008 but turning 40 in June of 2009.

I'd been thinking about running a marathon for a long time. I used to work for a company that sponsored the Ironman Canada in Penticton, BC. I would see the athletes, all shapes and sizes with such wonderful stories cross the finish line and it was always so inspiring. Although I couldn't imagine a triathlon. I thought, "I want that. I want to cross a finish line. I want to run a marathon". I'd tried time and again to get into and maintain running with little long term success.

Then my SIL and I joined a local running clinic together. My SIL said she wanted to complete a marathon by the time she was 40. I am 4 years younger but thought "me too, what a great idea," something I could aspire to. She was coming off chemo after a second battle with breast cancer. Unfortunately her health deteriorated and she passed away just shortly after her 41st birthday in Sept of 2006.

I picked up running yet again in Sept 2007 just a year after my SIL passed away. I wondered what could keep me motivated to really stick with it this time. I love running and NEED it for my mental and physical well being. The marathon goal sprung up in my thoughts again. I kept playing it over and over then realized I better stop thinking and start doing. I'm NOT getting any younger.

Then I thought wouldn't it be great to pick up where my SIL left off. I could run as a tribute to her :love: and realize a personal goal :thumbsup2 if I complete a marathon before I'm 40. I looked around and Disney just seemed the perfect venue for my 1st marathon, although quickly approaching. I better get my butt in gear and train for this sucker.

Is it weird that I'm only 38 and I'm already planning for turning 40? :woohoo:

Welcome to the club--I think it's great that you're planning on celebrating your 40th & remembering your SIL in such a special way. ITA--there's no better place for a 1st marathon than WDW! :cloud9:

And I don't think you're weird at all. I started celebrating my 40th when my DH turned 40; this year, I turn 40 & the party continues. And I think I'll try to make it last the whole year!

[deekaypee]

:bday:

Hello WISHers turning 40 and our friends who have shown us the graceful, or at least the entertaining, path to new decades! [Dave, I'm looking at you! ;) ] I put together a birthday list so we can celebrate the occasions and offer each other our well WISHes.

:cake: party:

P.S. From other posts on the WISH forum I know there are others turning 40, and know some folks names, but only decided to include the info provided on this thread. I'll update the list as necesary!


JANUARY 09
msblrobs/Sara (1/?)


FEBRUARY 09


MARCH 09
dsnyfan21/Racey Tracy (3/21)

APRIL 09


MAY 09


JUNE 09
princessaurora
Suzy Mouse/Suzanne (6/30)

JULY 09
blizzard/Carol (7/1)


AUGUST 09
suzannews/Suzanne (8/4)

SEPTEMBER 09


OCTOBER 09


NOVEMBER 09


DECEMBER 09



BEEN THERE, DONE THAT, EARNED THE MEDAL!
bkjk/Jill
Windwalker/Dave/AKA The Panda
Sandy321/Sandy
princessrunner/Lisa
Cruella de Mom
DH of blizzard
laxdef69/Mike
Mooshu
Calcio/Craig

kzmarathon/Z (1/15)

Texa (3/8)


Deekaypee/Debra (4/6)
Aldisneygrl/Allie (4/18)
lourodrigis/Lou (4/19)
AuntieM03/Michelle (4/20)
lilmermaid (4/20)

Larahb/Lara (5/?)
disneybelle/Darcey (5/?)

laughinplace1999/Julie (6/?)
DH of disneybelle (6/?)
Worfiedoodles/Maria (6/8)
acourtwdw2/Amanda (6/22)

DH of laughinplace1999 (7/?)
chimera/Mel (7/11)
llovell/Laura (7/19)

addicted_to_WDW (8/?)

zalansky/Z (9/11)

DianeL/Diane (11/?)

AmyBeth68/Amy (12/?)
MouseSkywalker/Dave (12/24)
tiberius/Richard (12/6)

ETA: Updated through post #175

[blizzard]

Well, since this has stretched into 2009...

I will be turning 40 on July 1, 2009. That milestone weighs heavily into my goal to run the marathon in 2010. I want to be able to run a marathon at 40.

DH (turned 40 in 2006) and I have decided to become healthier, and have started running at the beginning of February. We purchased a treadmill (which we :love: ), and will be signing up for the Expedition Everest Challenge this fall. Not sure if DH will be doing anything other than cheering at the 2010 marathon, but he might do the half. If he's really excited about the full by then, I'm sure we could bring more support people to watch our kids on that day. He doesn't need to decide for a year though, so we'll wait and see what happens.

[deekaypee]

Well, since this has stretched into 2009...

I will be turning 40 on July 1, 2009. That milestone weighs heavily into my goal to run the marathon in 2010. I want to be able to run a marathon at 40.

DH (turned 40 in 2006) and I have decided to become healthier, and have started running at the beginning of February. We purchased a treadmill (which we :love: ), and will be signing up for the Expedition Everest Challenge this fall. Not sure if DH will be doing anything other than cheering at the 2010 marathon, but he might do the half. If he's really excited about the full by then, I'm sure we could bring more support people to watch our kids on that day. He doesn't need to decide for a year though, so we'll wait and see what happens.

Great plan for celebrating your 40th with the 2010 marathon! I'll be there for the Goofy, hopefully wiser but definitely older! :lmao: Also, it's cool that you're doing the EE Challenge. :woohoo:

[aldisneygrl]

Princess Aurora and blizzard - Welcome to our party! party: PA - what a way to honor your SIL.:angel: I think that is awesome! :thumbsup2 PA & b - Hey your 40 celebration will just last longer than ours. ;) The more the merrier, I say! :grouphug:

Debra - Thanks for making that chart! :teacher: :thumbsup2 I'm the 18th, if you want to add that.


I know there are more 40ers out there, so come check in and PARTY with us! :rockband: :dancer: party: :bday: :cake:

[deekaypee]

Debra - Thanks for making that chart! :teacher: :thumbsup2 I'm the 18th, if you want to add that.


I know there are more 40ers out there, so come check in and PARTY with us! :rockband: :dancer: party: :bday: :cake:

Allie, thanks for the info--I've updated the list with your birth day. And said in my best Mr. Burns voice: Excellent!

Any more celebrants?

[laughinplace199]

Wow, there are so many of us turning 40 this year or in 2009. Sounds like we need to celebrate during Marathon weekend! :cool1: party: :bday:

[Texa]

I turn next week (March 8th). I didn't run a full marathon but a half before I turned 40. I'm doing the full in 2009. I guess my next goal is Goofy before 45! They have a danskin women's mini tri in June. I want to compete but i can't really swim. I mean I can stay up and get through the water, but not swim with any technique whatsoevery.

Have a great day everyone!

I wish someone would have told me before I started running that this marathon thing could be so addicting.

[aldisneygrl]

Texa - Happy Birthday next week! :cake: :bday: party: You can report back next week what it "feels" like.

I know 40 is gonna be great for me. It is a whole new era of my life. I just took my blood pressure and it was 101/68 and my pulse was 88. I was absolutely thrilled! I only had true HBP problems when I was pregnant, and after delivery, with my kids. I think I am at a higher risk of developing it because of that, but I am determined to keep it at bay as long as possible.

My friend that got me started told me that I would get addicted, and I just laughed at her, but she was SO right. Glad you stopped in to say hi!

[chimera]

I don't want to out anyone but I know of a couple other folks on the team that haven't checked in here yet.

Blast from the past...my high school class is maintaining a website since they did all the planning for our last reunion. Someone has just resurrected our Senior Wills...did any of you guys do that as seniors?

[aldisneygrl]

I don't want to out anyone but I know of a couple other folks on the team that haven't checked in here yet.

Blast from the past...my high school class is maintaining a website since they did all the planning for our last reunion. Someone has just resurrected our Senior Wills...did any of you guys do that as seniors?

Mel - Yes we did that. I left my car (which was a '67 Ford Grand Torino that was white with a lime green tint - guess that was foretelling of my DIS future :rotfl: ) to a girl in the Junior class 'cause she always called my car the "fossil" and we always teased that it ran on "fossil fuel". :lmao: It was a heavy duty car though, and boy could it haul butt, not that I knew that from experience or anything. ;) :rolleyes1 It had no A/C and only an AM radio. Boy my son would DIE if he had to drive something like that now. He is getting his learner's permit this week, and I think he is thinking that a car is just going to magically appear in our driveway. pixiedust: Unfortunately, he is sadly mistaken. He's gonna have to learn how to drive mama's Tahoe. Yeah now that's a really cool car for a boy, huh? :cool2: :lmao:

[deekaypee]

Happy Birthday TEXA/Tina!!!!!
:bday:

You're 40, fit, and fabulous!!!! Let the party begin! :dance3: :banana: :cheer2:

[DianeL]

Mel your so right. I know a certain blond Goofy girl turns in December though I think she's deep in deniel. So Mel? Who's the other one? You can tell me. ;)

Debra thanks for doing the chart. I book marked it for when you update it.

TEXA!!!! I do believe today is the day!!! How's it going? Is there at least cake? Please let there be cake! :hug: Hope your having a terrific birthday that you celebrate all weekend long!!!

[aldisneygrl]

Happy Belated Birthday Tina!!!!

So, how did it go? What kind of celebration did you have? Was it a big blowout, or a small intimate celebration? Either way, hope it was a great one! :hug:

[Texa]

Happy Belated Birthday Tina!!!!

So, how did it go? What kind of celebration did you have? Was it a big blowout, or a small intimate celebration? Either way, hope it was a great one! :hug:

OH WOW. Thanks guys! I've been off the computer for a couple of weeks because of spring break, but it was so nice to come back to your special wishes.

We had a party with family and friends! AND CAKE! I let go of the diet that day to eat whatever I wanted (okay for about 4 days ;) ) and had a wonderful time. For all of you on the verge it was relatively painless!:upsidedow

Thank you again for your good wishes! Let's hear it for 40!:cheer2:

[aldisneygrl]

Tina - Glad to hear you had a good celebration. I was beginning to worry that you turned 40, and fell off the side of the earth! :eek: :lmao: Glad you had a nice party and Spring Break too! Debra and I are closing in fast.

40 is Fabulous!!!!!

[deekaypee]

Anyone we need to add as April approaches??? :goodvibes

[laxdef69]

to 40 going on 3 years ago.

I actually think that I am more athletic now than when I was 25.

I must have been a disaster!

Happy 40th to all of you who are going into a new first number this year!

I will tell you that the women at my 25 reunion never looked better so :dance3: it up ladies!!!

[aldisneygrl]

Debra - When do you leave? Are you celebrating that actual day in Disney? If so, where? You must give us detail you know. ;) Hope you and DOOD have a wonderful time! I'll be thinking about you on Saturday! :goodvibes

oh and HAPPY 40TH DEBRA!!!!

:yay: :woohoo: :cool1: :cheer2: pixiedust: :rockband: :bday: :cake: party:

[deekaypee]

Debra - When do you leave? Are you celebrating that actual day in Disney? If so, where? You must give us detail you know. ;) Hope you and DOOD have a wonderful time! I'll be thinking about you on Saturday! :goodvibes

oh and HAPPY 40TH DEBRA!!!!

:yay: :woohoo: :cool1: :cheer2: pixiedust: :rockband: :bday: :cake: party:

Allie, You're the best!! :cool1:

I leave Friday and return Monday, truly a weekend trip. Yes, I'll be in Disney on the 6th, but I'm not sure where. We're staying on-site, but I'm not sure where. I do know I have an Ohana character breakfast on Sunday, to fit with the Wish Team Challenge. I know we're eating dinner with my friends on Saturday night, but I don't know where. I'll be sure to provide all sorts of juicy details when I return--even if I have to make them up!

In the meantime, what are you planning to celebrate your big day??? It's coming up fast too!

And Michelle (AuntieM03), I hope your April B-day is fabulous!

Finally, Mike: You're such a sweet-talker you are. Your pretty princess is really lucky. I know you're really athletic now, but I can't imagine you were any kind of disaster--just an athlete in the making! :thumbsup2

[laughinplace199]

Happy Birthday Debra!


Also, happy birthday to anyone else celebrating the big 4-0 this month!

:bday:

[DianeL]

Happy Birthday Debra, Allie and Michelle!!!!!

Let me know how it goes and if the rest of should just lie for life :lmao:

Hope you all have a wonderful month of birthdays!!!

Have fun in Disney Debra!!!!!

[aldisneygrl]

WOW!! DOOD is really doing this up right! :thumbsup2 How fun to have all those surprises! I still don't know what I'm doing except running a 5K the next day in a new age bracket. :goodvibes Hey, maybe I'll win an award. :rolleyes1

Michelle - Hope your April -40th celebration is awesome!!!!

[AuntieM03]

WOW!! DOOD is really doing this up right! :thumbsup2 How fun to have all those surprises! I still don't know what I'm doing except running a 5K the next day in a new age bracket. :goodvibes Hey, maybe I'll win an award. :rolleyes1

Michelle - Hope your April -40th celebration is awesome!!!!

You too!!!:banana: A happy birthday to Debra also!!:banana: :banana:

Thanks to everyone for the wishes. I am actually looking forward to 40. Turning 39 was harder for me because that was the age my mom was when she died. Turning 40 is a big relief :woohoo:

[Worfiedoodles]

Happy Birthday, April WISHers!

Whenever it falls this month, have a fantastic day, and kick this year off right!

Maria (I'm right behind you, just give me a couple of months to catch up ;) )

[chimera]

Happy 40th to our April WISHers!!!

[aldisneygrl]

Ok Debra, you must report in about your birthday trip. :rolleyes1 I've been about as patient as one can be at my age. ;) :lmao: Your weekend was probably ALOT better than mine. Read here for the details -> http://disboards.com/showpost.php?p=24385827&postcount=2646

Oh, and you might not want to be drinking anything while reading or your monitor could be in jeopardy. ;)

[deekaypee]

Okay Allie, (and Diane),

You asked for it! But before I go on to my story, Allie--a GOOSE? No, I can't top that one. But see #4, below.

I had an incredible time for my 40th birthday, and I highly recommend spending the big one, or any birthday, at Disney. I wore my button every day, not to try to score any free swag, but I so loved getting the well wishes from everyone. My favorite spontaneous moments included these:

A CM named Judy, working in the MK, noticed my button and asked me if anyone had sung Happy Birthday to me. I said no, and she immediately took me to her register area, where she phoned up Goofy. It turns out he's been "looking for me" all day. When she handed the phone over to me, he sang Happy Birthday.
Two CMs in DHS stopped to wish me Happy Birthday in the rain. I said I'd stand there in the rain until they sang to me. They sang me this very witty song, but not Happy Birthday. (It was sort of sarcastic, but hilarious!)
A young girl (tween) went out of her way to wish me a Happy Birthday...just because I was sitting alone at that moment.
On my birthday proper, a big black bird flew into my room, walked around, and apparently approved of everything because it flew away before I started to panic.


Now on to the big stuff about the surprise weekend. DOOD planned everything very well, remembering all the little details about what I loved about Disney & worked his own special brand of PD. pixiedust:

For instance, DOOD knew I'd been longing to stay at the Poly for a long time. So he made several phone calls before finally scoring a room (and we were upgraded as a birthday treat). What a great view! He made ADRs at restaurants that had sentimental meaning to us, including Rose & Crown and Crystal Palace. He also made sure I had a character breakfast at Ohana, so I could get a "team" photo. :cloud9: DOOD also took care of the arrangements for dinner with my college friends. We ate at Kona Cafe, so that we could hang out at the resort without worrying about getting home (and so my friends could be jealous, as they pointed out. :lmao:) That evening was low-key and relaxing, which represented the entire trip. We didn't go tour commando, but stopped & smelled the roses--quite literally, as we went to the Flower & Garden Show. Because we were taking it easy, I got to see DeVine for the first time, too! And I didn't even care that most of the weekend was rainy.

And then he absolutely spoiled me with the presents! I thought the trip was the present, or the APs that he upgraded us to because he's agreed we should do the ToT race. But noooooo, that was just the setting. He had two presents for me waiting at home. The first was a Disney t-shirt covered in all the pins we'd collected from our trips together; it will form the backdrop to the shadowbox he bought to create a memory of the trip. The second present was two original production drawings from Trader Mickey (1932), one of the early cartoons with a non-PC Mickey. (For some reason, I've always loved the production drawings more than the cells.)

Best of all, we spent time together--undistracted by work, household obligations, or even our cats. It provided us with some much-appreciated, maybe even needed "couple" time.

The whole trip made me feel very loved & that my birthday was reason for celebration. Now, you all know that's the way I feel about my birthday, but it's nice to know DOOD feels the same way. You can just see how happy I am by the pics I'm posting, with two of my favorite guys in the whole world. Not one of DOOD, but he's shy about my posting pics of him. :upsidedow

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b109/deekaypee/CIMG1213.jpg http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b109/deekaypee/CIMG1223.jpg

A SPECIAL NOTE TO MY ALSO-TURNING-40 WISHERS
I just want you all to know that turning 40 can be a great thing. :woohoo: Not because of the special attention, the trips, or the presents--not that I turned my nose up at any of those--but because I feel really good about who I am at 40. I know myself better, I'm more open to new experiences, and less concerned with failure or what others may think. I'm learning to challenge myself, thanks to the support of loved ones and my WISHmates. It's a great time to be me & to be 40--and I hope you all have similar feelings when it comes to your special birthdays. And know I'll be thinking of you this year and will want to hear your stories!!!!

[aldisneygrl]

Thanks for sharing Debra! I wonder what the significance of us both having incidents with members of the bird family mean? :confused3 Must mean GREAT things are going to happen to us. :hug:

It sounds like DOOD really spoiled you. My DH is not a Disney lover either, and I know that it took a lot for your DOOD to plan all of that for you. And for all of it to have a meaning behind it. Very thoughtful, and loving. :love: You look like you are having a great time in those pics. :cool1:

I can't wait to enter this new decade. I am celebrating by running a 5K next Saturday in my new age bracket. ;) :thumbsup2

Thanks for sharing your trip with us. I'm afraid I don't have any big plans at least none that I know of. ;) Although, my sister did call and ask to speak to my husband today about my birthday. :confused3 Hey but I did get a new windshield for my birthday! ;) :cool2: :lmao: I've got to count my blessings.

[deekaypee]

Just a couple of days, Allie! Are you getting excited?? I am! party:

[aldisneygrl]

Just a couple of days, Allie! Are you getting excited?? I am! party:

Yes, I got an early gift. Look at this.....


http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51386XK1VEL._SS400_.jpg


WooHooo!!!!!:cheer2: :dance3: :cool1: :woohoo: :yay: Now I wish I was going to the Minnie. I'll get to try it out this weekend on a race in my new age bracket. :cool2: :thumbsup2

[AuntieM03]

Hi everyone!

Debra-It sounds like you had a wonderful birthday. Thanks for sharing.

Allie-Nice gift. I ordered myself a Garmin for my birthday, but I ordered the 101 (I think) because I am really bad at ordering gadgets and not using them. So I figured I try it with the cheaper one first.:rotfl:

My birthday is this Sunday but I started celebrating last weekend. I did the
5K at Knott's Berry Farm and spent the night in the hotel there with my best friend. My SIL brought my niece and nephew to meet up with us and go into the park for a few hours. Then my brother met us for an early dinner. It was hot this weekend. It reached about 99 both the day before and the day of the 5K. I think it was about 80 at race time. I managed about a 14:21 pace even with the shin splints. Now if I can maintain that for 13.1 miles, I'll be good for the Disneyland 1/2:banana:

[deekaypee]

Allie: Ooooh, a Garmin. I love it, and it's so pretty. I bet your new toy will make you run farther, faster, better! What a great gift!

Michelle: And what a way to celebrate your birthday, by doing a race, hanging with your BF (I can't add the extra F, sorry!), and meeting up with family. I think your pace bodes very well for the DL 1/2, which I'm very envious that you get to do--I love DL!

[DianeL]

Debra you are absolutely GLOWING! You do look very very happy :goodvibes That is great that you and DOOD are going back for the TOT race too. Sounds like there will be a good turn out of the group. I keep sneaking peeks at the air but am currently commited to the Exp Everest weekend since DH thought it sounds like fun. His 1st Disney race so it will be fun.

Allie and Michelle!!!! The big weekend is almost here!!!! Allie celebrate with a 5K PR!!!! And I love the Garmin! I have the 100 and am looking to upgrade so I will have a better signal. I'm tired of waiting on it especially after a few cold nights and freezing days. I want to run not wait on my gps anymore. DH is coming around but I bought another pair of shoes (new balance!) and so the garmin is on the back burner till after Minnie. But Michelle 100 or 101 it's still the best knowing the distance you did and the pace. I'd buy it again if I were just starting. Going to eventually give it to my Mom since she is doing the 5Ks.

Debra so glad you had a such a fantastic weekend! Can't wait for Marathon Weekend to see you all and celebrate the entire weekend. WISHing you were all able to be there for Minnie but know you will be in Spirit :goodvibes

[lenshanem]

Debra, you are so cute! I'm so glad you had such a nice trip! :goodvibes

And your DOOD definitely sounds like a keeper! :thumbsup2


I love those birthday buttons. I make it a point to tell everyone I see with those on happy birthday. :wizard:

The Poly is great. We went there last June for DH's birthday and they also upgraded us to an awesome view.

Our trip was also great. Once that rainy weekend passed the weather rocked. We also took it easy, this was the first trip I didn't have everything planned out. It went quite well! :)

[deekaypee]

HAPPY 40th BIRTHDAY ALLIE!!!

I hope your special day is everything you could ever WISH for!!

:bday: :cake: :drinking1 pixiedust:

[AuntieM03]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ALLIE!!!!!:banana: :woohoo: :dance3:

[DianeL]

Happy birthday Allie!!!!!

Have fun in the race tomorrow!!!! Best wishes for a great b-day AND a PR especially with the new age bracket! :thumbsup2

[chimera]

Happy Birthday Allie! Hope you have a great race!

[deekaypee]

Allie,

I hope your race today, in your new AG ;), went by speedily & that your Garmin treated you well!! Looking forward to the b-day tales!

[aldisneygrl]

Thanks for all the birthday wishes! Y'all are the BEST!!! :grouphug:

I had a wonderful birthday. All my coworkers wore black, as I knew they would since I had done the same for several of them previously:rolleyes1 , so I wore my DIS green! :cool2: Figured I needed to add some color to the place. :rotfl2: Anyway, one of the preschool teachers I help brought in yummy banana muffins for our breakfast treat. They had treated me to lunch and a yummy chocolate dessert the day before. At my preschool, we believe in celebrating multiple days. ;) I was able to take the leftovers home. I was looking forward to those muffins this morning before my race, BUT while I was on the phone Friday afternoon, I heard my dog's tags jingling. I went to see what was going on and my two dogs had gotten the yummy muffins off the counter, and had eaten 4 1/2 of the 5 muffins. :scared1: Oh, well what can ya' do? :confused3

We met our friends for dinner at a Japanese steakhouse. She is my best friend and we both turned 40 yesterday! :love: It was the best! We had a great time visiting, and the chef was good and entertaining. My family and I came home and they had gotten me a lovely cookie cake.

Now, a side note about my birthdays and cookie cakes......Shadow my border collie mix ate 1/4 of one of my cookie cake two years ago. Yes, I'm sure she is the one who also got the muffins off the counter since she is the bigger one.

So the cookie cake was secured this year. :thumbsup2 Although, I couldn't eat any after eating at the steakhouse. Probably not the best pre-race dinner, but it WAS my birthday. ;)

I got up this morning and got to the race early. I always worry about finding the parking, etc. I also wanted to sign up for the 1 mile fun run in addition to my 5K. It adds to my teams miles. :goodvibes So, everything was going well. I had drunk a water bottle while walking around, and decided I better go potty before the race. Well, there were nice facilities in the Family Life Center of the church that was sponsoring the race, so I go in to the potty. I had to untie my shorts, and by this point I REALLY had to go. I sit down, AND my cell phone and holder fall into the toilet! :scared1: Well, I did what I had to do, and reached in there and saved my phone. :scared: Luckily, I had not started going yet. :upsidedow Sorry if that is TMI. :blush: Anyway, I took care of business, then hurriedly dried off the phone and battery. I got out to the sink area and tried to dry it off some more. It still had a screen and all my information seemed to be fine. (remember that for later in the story)

I went out and got ready to get in line for the race. I found a guy who I recognized from our local Fleet Feet, and asked him how I set the Garmin to track my split times. He had to hurry off and change, but his friend came over and showed me how to set it up. :thumbsup2 I was all set.

The course had a hill at the beginning, but after that it was relatively flat. It was in a beautiful tree lined neighborhood, but my Garmin had no trouble at all. It was a lovely setting for the race. Even some of the neighbors came out and cheered us on. Well, I finished the race with yet another PR! It was 35:29!!!!! :yay: It's amazing that you can shave over a minute off of your time when your not trying to save it in your cell phone. :rotfl2: I was THRILLED!!! I also felt good afterwards. The ladies of the church had made homemade goodies for our after race treats. They were yummy!! I had a little time to kill before the fun run. I got me some gatorade, went to the potty again, but kept my phone zipped up in my pocket this time. :)

Well, they announced it was about time for the fun run, and all the little kids lined up at the start line. They were so cute! :lovestruc I got to talking to a lady beside me, and she was questioning me on how I had done, how long I had been racing, etc. I told her that I was running the local 10K in May, and she said, " you know it is a rough course, right?" Well, yes, I've heard about the killer hill. I told her that I had been training, and had a plan of attack. The race started and we ran and chatted, but then I got to the point that I couldn't talk and run at the same time, so I told her to go on. Well, I'm sure she was happy 'cause she left me in the dust. :rotfl2: I did well, and by my GPS, it was a little further than 1 mile. 1.16 to be exact, and I did it in 13:52, which wasn't bad considering I had to walk for a while after letting that lady go on without me.

Well, after I finished, I got some more homemade goodies, looked at the race results, and realized there would be NO prize in my future, so I decided to go on home. Well, I needed to call a friend to tell her that I saw the man selling $5 flats of flowers along the road.:flower3: He is the Best person to buy flowers from and she had been asking if anyone had seen him. Well, I dial her number, press send, AND...... I hear NOTHING in my phone. My phone appeared to be fine, but there were no sounds coming from it when I pressed the buttons, and no sounds coming from the earpiece. Oh CARP!! It wasn't working after all.

I came home and took it all apart and laid it out on the back deck, so it could dry in the warm sunshine. Then it put some crazy comment on my banner, and I read the manual and realized that it thought I had it hooked up to the "hands free" car kit. Well, I figured my phone was just toast. Oh and we couldn't go to the phone store and get a new one because my husband lost his credit card yesterday, and we had to cancel them. :headache:

Anyway, when we went to dinner tonight, I decided to hook it up to my car charger and see what would happen. Well, my husband picked it up and called our son, who had decided to stay at home and work on a Biology paper, and it worked! :woohoo: It made the little beeps when he punched in the number, and it called my son, and I could hear him. Now the said phone has been sanitized and sprayed with Lysol along with the lovely carrying case, so all is well in my world again. :goodvibes I just hope it continues working.

All things considered, I have enjoyed my new era. I know I am in the best shape of my life! Although, I could stand to shed a few pounds, but I can't wait to go for my yearly physical and see how my numbers have improved over last year. I hope Michelle has had a lovely 40th today!!!!

[deekaypee]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MICHELLE!!!

I WISH for you all lots of love, special memories, and the best year of your life ever!!

:bday::dance3: :woohoo: party:

[chimera]

Happy Birthday Michelle! :cool1:

[aldisneygrl]

Happy Birthday Michelle!!!!

:rockband: :dancer: party: :bday: :cake: party: :dancer: :rockband:

I have been a day off celebrating your birthday. Thought it was yesterday. :blush: Hope it is GREAT!!!!

[AuntieM03]

Happy Birthday Michelle!!!!

:rockband: :dancer: party: :bday: :cake: party: :dancer: :rockband:

I have been a day off celebrating your birthday. Thought it was yesterday. :blush: Hope it is GREAT!!!!

Actually that works too because I also celebrated yesterday. My SIL and niece took me out to Tea. It was a really cute place with really good finger sandwiches and scones:thumbsup2

Today I am going to a new Barbeque restaurant with friends and come home for cake and ice cream.

The celebration continues tomorrow because my best friend and I took the day off from work and are going to get massages and go to lunch.

Tuesday it's back to reality and trying to work off whatever lbs I gain from my birthday:scared1:

Thanks everyone for the well wishes, it means alot:hug:

[aldisneygrl]

Michelle - I am a BIG supporter of the multiple day birthday celebrations! :thumbsup2 Enjoy your massage tomorrow. How lovely! :cloud9:

[deekaypee]

We have two May Birthdays, with no specific dates, so I thought I'd spread the word:

HAPPY BIRTHDAY to

Larahb (Lara) and to disneybelle (Darcey)

:woohoo: :banana: :bday: party: :cake:

I hope your celebratory days are filled with friends and family, happy events, lots and lots of cake, and fun stories to share! :flower3:

[Mouse Skywalker]

Hey I just found this list too! I'll be 40 on 12/24!

[aldisneygrl]

Hey I just found this list too! I'll be 40 on 12/24!

Welcome to the party Dave!!!!! :party:

[deekaypee]

Hey I just found this list too! I'll be 40 on 12/24!

Dave,

It's great to see you here. And you're just getting in under the wire for this year's 40th celebrations!! (Lots to celebrate this year for you!!) :woohoo:

[AuntieM03]

Welcome Dave!!

[Mooshu]

Thank you for starting this thread...here is my crazy turning 40th birthday....and thank you for all of those who are reading this.

When I turned 40...I pitied myself. I'm not married, I don't have kids and I pretty much have as much fun as I can. I've white water rafted, jumped out of a plane, run marathons, traveled around the world..etc.etc.etc. blah blah, blah, LOL

anyway....so I decided I'm going run/bike ride and raise money for a cause. I know it's all because secretly want to stay in shape, but in the mean time....I might as well raise money while I can. :cheer2:

[Worfiedoodles]

Happy Birthday to the May WISHers turning 40!

Whenever your birthday *May* be, have a wonderful time celebrating!

Maria

[lourodrigis]

I turned 40 a few weeks ago...4/19/2008.

Lou

[deekaypee]

I turned 40 a few weeks ago...4/19/2008.

Lou

Well, HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY, LOU!
:banana: :bday: party: :cake: :drinking1

And given your race this weekend, you're entering your new decade in speedy style! I hope this is your best year--running and otherwise--yet!

[aldisneygrl]

:welcome: Mooshu!! Thanks for stopping by our little thread! :hug: You are doing a great thing!! :thumbsup2

Dave - Congrats on the new job and turning 40 later this year!

Lou- Your birthday was the day after mine!! Happy Belated Birthday!!:cake:

And to our May girls Larahb (Lara) and to disneybelle (Darcey) - "May" you have a Happy Birthday this month!!:cake: :drinking1 :bday: party: :dancer:



I just want to thank all of you for stopping by my little birthday thread. It warms my heart to know that we are all in this together. :grouphug:

[lourodrigis]

Well, HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY, LOU!
:banana: :bday: party: :cake: :drinking1

And given your race this weekend, you're entering your new decade in speedy style! I hope this is your best year--running and otherwise--yet!

Debra - Thanks! It does feel better to be running faster and further at 40 then I did at 20 or 30.

Allie - Thanks!

Lou

[aldisneygrl]

Lou - That's my motto for this year. I want to be healthier at 40 than I ever was at 30. So far, so good! :thumbsup2 I would have never imagined that I could run a 10K when I was 30, now I am considering when I could do a Half marathon. :rotfl2:

[lourodrigis]

Lou - That's my motto for this year. I want to be healthier at 40 than I ever was at 30. So far, so good! :thumbsup2 I would have never imagined that I could run a 10K when I was 30, now I am considering when I could do a Half marathon. :rotfl2:

Allie - Last summer as I looked out at the prospect of turning 40 I decided, "what the heck, I am going to run a marathon." My family thought I was nuts. I signed up for the 2008 WDW Marathon in January and trained all summer, completing a 1/2 marathon and 18-mile race in the process. Well, to make a long story short I managed to train hard enough that I ran the 2008 Philly marathon in November and still ran WDW in January. I think it's more a change in attitude than anything else.

What gets me more fired up is that as fast as I ran today there was someone from my town who beat my time by 10 minutes and they are 55. Makes me realize we have a lot more good running years ahead of us.

Lou

[deekaypee]

Thank you for starting this thread...here is my crazy turning 40th birthday....and thank you for all of those who are reading this.

When I turned 40...I pitied myself. I'm not married, I don't have kids and I pretty much have as much fun as I can. I've white water rafted, jumped out of a plane, run marathons, traveled around the world..etc.etc.etc. blah blah, blah, LOL

anyway....so I decided I'm going run/bike ride and raise money for a cause. I know it's all because secretly want to stay in shape, but in the mean time....I might as well raise money while I can. :cheer2:

Somehow I missed your post, but didn't want you to think I was ignoring you. I love how you've embraced turning by raising money for a cause--and not-so-secretly staying in shape. You look great, and I loved the pics of you in a WISH shirt! :thumbsup2

[laughinplace199]

Happy Birthday Larahb (Lara) and to disneybelle (Darcey)! :cake: :bday: party:

[DianeL]

OH NO!!! :eek:


I missed Lara and Darcey's b-days! I'm sooo sorry! :grouphug: Hope you both had a wonderful celebration!!!

I see we have 4 celebrating in June. Wooohoo!!!!! :cool1:


Hoping everyone is having decent training temps!!!

[deekaypee]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, JUNE WISHERs!!

I'll try to post on the specific day, but big shout-outs today for:

Julie (laughinplace1999) and the DH of disneybelle.

Celebrate in style, and remember you are worth all the well wishes, the parties, and the gifts you receive!

:dance3: :yay: :bday: party: :cake: :drinking1

[DianeL]

Happy Birthday Julie and disneybelle's DH!!!!

Hope you both have a wonderful day!!!!! :cake:

[chimera]

:bday: party: :cake:

[aldisneygrl]

:bday: Julie (laughinplace199) and disneybelle's DH!!!!:bday:

Hope you have wonderful 40th anniversaries of your birth! ;) :rotfl:

[laughinplace199]

Thank you for the birthday wishes!

Also, :bday: to DH of disneybelle, Worfiedoodles/Maria (6/8), and acourtwdw2/Amanda (6/22). June is such a great month for birthdays, don't you think?

[acourtwdw2]

Thank you for the birthday wishes!

Also, :bday: to DH of disneybelle, Worfiedoodles/Maria (6/8), and acourtwdw2/Amanda (6/22). June is such a great month for birthdays, don't you think?

Thank you for the bday wish. I've already started receiving presents. Because Im celebrating @ wdw in Sept and i just started a new job i cant take time out to travel for my birthday so my sister started giving me a present a week. One for each decade however she started a week early so i get 5 not 4 presents.
Presents so far: Wiifit, ipod shuffle, new brooks running shoes. I cant wait to see what next weeks and my actual birthday will bring.

Everyone who is turning 40 this both and those ive missed

HAPPY BIRTHDAY
:cake:

[aldisneygrl]

Thank you for the bday wish. I've already started receiving presents. Because Im celebrating @ wdw in Sept and i just started a new job i cant take time out to travel for my birthday so my sister started giving me a present a week. One for each decade however she started a week early so i get 5 not 4 presents.
Presents so far: Wiifit, ipod shuffle, new brooks running shoes. I cant wait to see what next weeks and my actual birthday will bring.

Everyone who is turning 40 this both and those ive missed

HAPPY BIRTHDAY
:cake:

Wow!!!! I can't wait to see what you get either. :hyper: What a sister you've got there. She sounds like a "keeper". ;)

[laughinplace199]

Thank you for the bday wish. I've already started receiving presents. Because Im celebrating @ wdw in Sept and i just started a new job i cant take time out to travel for my birthday so my sister started giving me a present a week. One for each decade however she started a week early so i get 5 not 4 presents.
Presents so far: Wiifit, ipod shuffle, new brooks running shoes. I cant wait to see what next weeks and my actual birthday will bring.

Everyone who is turning 40 this both and those ive missed

HAPPY BIRTHDAY
:cake:

Wow! It sounds like you've got some great gifts, not to mention a great sister. Enjoy! :goodvibes

[deekaypee]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MARIA!!!

:bday: :jumping1: :cake: :hippie: :banana:

How does it feel to join the in-crowd? ::yes:: :teeth:

[DianeL]

Happy Birthday Maria and Amanda!!!!!

Looks like the June b-days are all off to a GREAT start!!! :cool1:

[aldisneygrl]

:bday: party: HAPPY BIRTHDAY WORFIEDOODLES MARIA!!!!! :cake: :rockband:

How does it feel to be in the "cool" crowd now? ;) :goodvibes

Hope you had a marvelous day!!! Welcome to the Club BIG 4-0!!!:grouphug:

[Worfiedoodles]

Oh you guys! You are awesome!

I had a wonderful birthday. It was pretty low key because my Mother's Day and recent 15th anniversary were pretty spectacular, but it was a very nice day!

I don't feel any older, so I guess I'll just have to get better! ;)

Maria

[deekaypee]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, AMANDA (acourtwdw2)!!!!

:bday: :cake: :drinking1 :flower3: :cheer2:

I hope you're celebrating in style!!!! Because 40yos are stylish, you know!! ;)

[acourtwdw2]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, AMANDA (acourtwdw2)!!!!

:bday: :cake: :drinking1 :flower3: :cheer2:

I hope you're celebrating in style!!!! Because 40yos are stylish, you know!! ;)

Thank you for the birthday wish. It has been a great weekend. Yesterday i did a 5k for the last time in the lower age bracket.

My sister has treated me to several presents this month:
Wii Fit
IPod Shuffle
New Brooks Ariels
Airfare for Sept including seat and luggage fees
Env 2 phone
Race Entry
Party Yesterday
Books and pampering today.


We are scheduled to do a 5k in July, Aug and then EE in Sept.

Turning 40 has been great. I love my new job. I'm having fun and life is just great. :cloud9:

[aldisneygrl]

Thank you for the birthday wish. It has been a great weekend. Yesterday i did a 5k for the last time in the lower age bracket.

My sister has treated me to several presents this month:
Wii Fit
IPod Shuffle
New Brooks Ariels
Airfare for Sept including seat and luggage fees
Env 2 phone
Race Entry
Party Yesterday
Books and pampering today.


We are scheduled to do a 5k in July, Aug and then EE in Sept.

Turning 40 has been great. I love my new job. I'm having fun and life is just great. :cloud9:


Wow, your sister really came through for your birthday! :thumbsup2 Does she want to adopt a sister? :rolleyes1 :rotfl2:

I am so sorry I'm late! :blush: I was online Saturday and thought about doing an early wish, and I should have done it because yesterday got away with me, and now I'm late. :worried:

HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY ACOURTWDW2 AMANDA!!!!!


Congrats on your 5K too!! You'll have to post how the EE goes. It sounds so exciting. :hyper:

[acourtwdw2]

Wow, your sister really came through for your birthday! :thumbsup2 Does she want to adopt a sister? :rolleyes1 :rotfl2:

I am so sorry I'm late! :blush: I was online Saturday and thought about doing an early wish, and I should have done it because yesterday got away with me, and now I'm late. :worried:

HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY ACOURTWDW2 AMANDA!!!!!


Congrats on your 5K too!! You'll have to post how the EE goes. It sounds so exciting. :hyper:

Thank you for the birthday wish. I do have a great sister and refuse to share her:lmao: Even though we have 2 brothers. Today i really need the wish because after working in the yard on Friday my allergies are horrible and today i had to call in sick to work which i orginially took off.

I cant wait to do EE and the other races to see my progress

[chimera]

Hey I'm in the club now! Celebrating at OKW this weekend!

Where do I pickup my club card, Tshirt and cabana boy?

[acourtwdw2]

Hey I'm in the club now! Celebrating at OKW this weekend!

Where do I pickup my club card, Tshirt and cabana boy?

Welcome to the club, have fun at the world and have a

Happy Birthday. :cake:


cabana boy has the club card and tshirt and should arrive any time now.

[deekaypee]

Hey I'm in the club now! Celebrating at OKW this weekend!

Where do I pickup my club card, Tshirt and cabana boy?

Where did the time go?? Just a couple of days ago you were 39?? :confused3 :lmao:

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!
:dance3: party: :bday:

What, no one sent you the membership package? Must be an oversight because you look and act so young!!!

Remember, this is the start of our new age of hotness, of setting new PRs, and of enjoying all the privileges that come with the 40+ AG status, including that optional cougar status if you want it. ;)

[Calcio]

I hope you all don't mind an outsider . . .

Happy Birthday Mel!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Plus everyone who got there a bit earlier, Amanda, Debra, and the rest of the gang

So many of you cool chicks are turning 40 this year. It makes me wish I were among you youngsters. As the great Jimmy Buffett says in one of his live albums when opening "A Pirate Looks at 40," "I believe Mac and I have put that one astern." That certainly applies to me as well.

Happy #40 to you. To be so active and fun at an age when, frankly many folks have mentally and physically checked out, is great. I hope in 20 years we'll all still be competing in our age groups.

Craig

[MouseDogMom]

Happy Birthday Mel!!!!!!!

:bday: :bday: :bday: :bday:

Jackie

[acourtwdw2]

Happy Birthday Mel!!!!!!!

:bday: :bday: :bday: :bday:

Jackie

Craig Happy Birthday!!

:cake:

[lil mermaid]

Do you mind if I join y'all? I am already 40 - turned 40 on April 20. It is hard to believe sometimes...

As you can see by my signature, I have two little kids so I have to keep active and strong!!

[aldisneygrl]

Hey I'm in the club now! Celebrating at OKW this weekend!

Where do I pickup my club card, Tshirt and cabana boy?

Welcome to the CLUB!!!:grouphug: :cheer2: :yay: :dance3: What a great way to celebrate....OKW is sooo beautiful. :cloud9: Sorry, I'm late, and that's bad since I started this whole celebration thing :blush: , but I haven't be able to get online in several days. Hope you had a great birthday. :cake:

I hope you all don't mind an outsider . . .

Happy Birthday Mel!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Plus everyone who got there a bit earlier, Amanda, Debra, and the rest of the gang

So many of you cool chicks are turning 40 this year. It makes me wish I were among you youngsters. As the great Jimmy Buffett says in one of his live albums when opening "A Pirate Looks at 40," "I believe Mac and I have put that one astern." That certainly applies to me as well.

Happy #40 to you. To be so active and fun at an age when, frankly many folks have mentally and physically checked out, is great. I hope in 20 years we'll all still be competing in our age groups.

Craig

Craig - You are most definitely not an outsider, and you are welcome anytime. Thanks for coming and wishing MEL a Happy Day!

Do you mind if I join y'all? I am already 40 - turned 40 on April 20. It is hard to believe sometimes...

As you can see by my signature, I have two little kids so I have to keep active and strong!!

Mermaid - Don't mind at all. Welcome to the club. Wow those kids will keep you young for a long time to come. Please come back and celebrate with us some more.


I hope everyone else is doing fine. I have been busier this summer than I was during the school year. Whatever happened to vacation??????? Anyway, we are having fun even though we are busy. I'm running an evening 5K later this month, and I am training for my first Half Marathon! I NEVER thought I would be doing this at my age. It's so wonderful how we can still better ourselves at any age. :goodvibes

[msblrobs]

Okay, if Craig's saying all of the cool chicks are turning 40 and Mel's talking cabana boys and I get to be a cougar now if I want to be one, then I want to join in the club as well:rotfl: ! I won't be 40 until January but I'm REALLY looking forward to it:yay: . A January birthday allows me a yearly excuse to go run the WDW Marathon:banana: .

Mel - HAPPY BIRTHDAY. I hope your birthday celebration was magical at OKW:thumbsup2 .

Happy birthday to Amanda, Maria and all of those that I've missed to date:hug: . I'll try to hang out on this thread and share the ride with y'all.

[Worfiedoodles]

:bday: :cake: Amanda & Mel!

Sorry I'm late, I hope you had awesome birthdays!

Oh, and we have a song! "I am 40, hear me roar..."! ;)

Maria

[laughinplace199]

Hey I'm in the club now! Celebrating at OKW this weekend!

Where do I pickup my club card, Tshirt and cabana boy?

Happy (belated) Birthday, Mel! :bday: party: :drinking1 :cake:

The club card and the t-shirt will come in the mail. I was going to bring you home a cabana boy from my Puerto Rico trip this past weekend, but with all of the luggage restrictions in place these days, I just couldn't swing it. :rotfl:

I hope you had a wonderful birthday. OKW is a great place to celebrate. I hope you had fun! :cool1:

[chimera]

Thanks everyone! :grouphug:

Welcome mermaid!

Sara...so good to see you around! :hug: Isn't it amazing how many of us are around the same age?

Craig...thanks for dropping by! Now that you know where all the cool chicks hangout don't be a stranger! I certainly hope to still be out there at 60, maybe placing in an age group or two by then ;)

I'm not too sure about 40 so far. Sounds worse than it is, I think. The cabana boy certainly helps :cool2:

[msblrobs]

Sara...so good to see you around! :hug: Isn't it amazing how many of us are around the same age? I agree:hippie: . I never knew so many of us were headed for a new age group:rolleyes1 . I'll actually be in Fort Lauderdale on business for my 40th so I'll definitely be looking for my own cabana boy that day;) . I hope 40's being kind to you:hug:

[aldisneygrl]

I agree:hippie: . I never knew so many of us were headed for a new age group:rolleyes1 . I'll actually be in Fort Lauderdale on business for my 40th so I'll definitely be looking for my own cabana boy that day;) . I hope 40's being kind to you:hug:

Sara - We will all still be around to help you into the new age bracket. ;) :hug: When is your birthday in Jan.? Will it be during Marathon Weekend? We want to get you on the calendar, so we can shower you with birthday wishes. Welcome to the group! :grouphug:

[deekaypee]

I've been totally neglecting this thread recently. :sad2: Allie, I know what you mean by busy, busy, busy--and I don't even have kids. And no vacation! But yay for you--I see you have an upcoming 5K. Good luck with that! :cool1:

But I wanted to thank Craig for his well wishes and for serving as the kick-booty example of a life well-lived! You make me look forward to my new decade and many more events! :woohoo:

Mel, you'll come around to enjoying the new year/decade, I'm sure. I do think it's a label/marketing problem more than anything else.

Welcome to lil mermaid. I'm an April 40yo-er, too. And have been enjoying every minute! You've got the incentive to live it up all right, and I'm sure the kids keep you busy!

Sara: You're definitely going to enjoy all the benefits, cougar and otherwise of turning 40. And January is a great time to celebrate, what with the marathon weekend and all. If you give me your specific date I'll add it to the calendar!

And just in case I'm not online tomorrow (7/19):

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, LAURA (llovell)!!!
:bday: :drinking1 :rockband: :cake:



For all of us: We are 40, hear us roar! (Thanks, Maria!)

[aldisneygrl]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY LAURA (llovell)!!!
:yay: :dancer: :bday: :cake: :drinking1 party::rockband:


Welcome to the club! The card is in the mail. ;) We're still tracking down that cabana boy. :rolleyes1

Hope you had a marvelous day! :cloud9:

[acourtwdw2]

Happy Birthday Laura.

Hope you had a great birthday.

[zalansky]

I can finally join this thread - though I am not sure if I am a WISHer or not?! I just signed up for my first race ever - the Circle of Life 5k in January. And I will be 40 years old this September. I've been wanting to start doing this for a year and with my 40th coming, well, that was good enough reason to start and join in the fun! Plus, I lost my mom ten years ago to cancer and I see it as sort of a way to run in her memory. She loved the Lion King movie and Circle of Life was a fave song of hers, so its all very fitting. Plus, I got a little encouragement from one of my DIS friends who is a WISHer too! ;) Dh is going to run (walk) with me because I am not quite sure I can keep up with her and the rest of you pros out there! Little steps...

Anyway I am looking forward (I think?) to this cougar creating time in my life.

[aldisneygrl]

I can finally join this thread - though I am not sure if I am a WISHer or not?! I just signed up for my first race ever - the Circle of Life 5k in January. And I will be 40 years old this September. I've been wanting to start doing this for a year and with my 40th coming, well, that was good enough reason to start and join in the fun! Plus, I lost my mom ten years ago to cancer and I see it as sort of a way to run in her memory. She loved the Lion King movie and Circle of Life was a fave song of hers, so its all very fitting. Plus, I got a little encouragement from one of my DIS friends who is a WISHer too! ;) Dh is going to run (walk) with me because I am not quite sure I can keep up with her and the rest of you pros out there! Little steps...

Anyway I am looking forward (I think?) to this cougar creating time in my life.


Welcome Z!! :grouphug: , can I call you Z? ;) My daughter and I did that same race last Jan. to celebrate my 40th. You will LOVE it! Don't worry about it at all, you'll do fine. :thumbsup2 It is a fun family event. Oh, and let Debra (deekaypee) know when your actual birthday (if you want us to know that is ;) ) is so she can put you on our list, and we will celebrate right along with you. Welcome aboard, and you are most certainly a WISHer. This is the most welcoming bunch. :grouphug: Post on the Weekly Thread and you will get a lot of tips from the pros, of which I am NOT. ;) :rotfl:

[zalansky]

Thanks for the welcome al! Yes you can certainly call me Z! Thats what my other buddies on the DIS and beyond call me. My actual birthday is 9/11 - nice. Its actually not so bad anymore now that some years have past.

Where is this weekly thread you speak of? I will definitely post on there, I need all the help and encouragement I can get. :lovestruc

[chimera]

Welcome Z! My best friend from high school will also turn 40 on 9/11. Where are you in FL?

The weekly thread is the WISH Walking/Running Club thread. We start a new one every weekend. here's the latest:

Wk of July 27 - WISH Walking/Running Club (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1898860)

[zalansky]

Welcome Z! My best friend from high school will also turn 40 on 9/11. Where are you in FL?

The weekly thread is the WISH Walking/Running Club thread. We start a new one every weekend. here's the latest:

Wk of July 27 - WISH Walking/Running Club (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1898860)

Thanks chimera! I live in Tampa, very close to Lowry Park Zoo. ;)

[deekaypee]

Thanks for the welcome al! Yes you can certainly call me Z! Thats what my other buddies on the DIS and beyond call me. My actual birthday is 9/11 - nice. Its actually not so bad anymore now that some years have past.

Where is this weekly thread you speak of? I will definitely post on there, I need all the help and encouragement I can get. :lovestruc

Woo hoo for being, as of today, our only September celebration. We'll try to make it appropriately HUGE.

How are my 40yo and soon-to-be 40yo WISHmates feeling about their new decade of awesome athletic achievements? Any testimonials? And it feels like a year to commit to the January festivities, doesn't it?

[aldisneygrl]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ADDICTED_TO_WDW!!!!
:bday: party: :cake: :drinking1 :dancer: :rockband: pixiedust: :cheer2:

Hope you enjoy/enjoyed becoming a member of the 40s club!!!

Please check in and tell us how your birthday cruise went! :boat: (I know your boat was much better than this, so we want details!!!!)

Hope you have/had a great birthday!!!

[deekaypee]

Double Doh! :sad2:

HAPPY BIRTHDAY (BELATED, EARLY, OR RIGHT ON THE NOSE) to

ADDICTED_TO_WDW!

:cheer2: :banana: pixiedust: :cake: :bday: party: :rockband:


I hope you're loving the new decade and all that it brings! :woohoo:

[aldisneygrl]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY Z!!!!!!

:yay: :dancer: :bday: :cake: :drinking1 party::rockband:

We are remembering you today!!! It's your big day!!! I hope it is wonderful!!!! Welcome to the club!!:grouphug:

[zalansky]

Thanks! I need to get on the wagon and start training my 40 year old butt. LOL

[aldisneygrl]

Sorry I have neglected this thread for a while :guilty: but..........I did want to wish a.....


HAPPY 4OTH DIANE!!!

:yay: :dance3: :cheer2: :banana: :grouphug: pixiedust: :cake: :bday: party: :rockband: :dancer:

I don't know exactly when your birthday is in November, so hopefully I didn't miss it. ;)

[DianeL]

:hug: Hi Allie!

Thanks!!! You didn't miss it :) I have a few more days left clinging to my youth :lmao: Though my body after last night's run feels more like it's aged 10 years LOL

I can't wait till January when I get to run with all my birthday gang :cool1:

[aldisneygrl]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY AMY (AMYBETH68)!!!!!

:bday: :cake: party: :rockband: :dancer: :cheer2: :dance3: :woohoo:
Hope you have a fabulous trip into this new era of your life! ;) :hug:




Oh, and Debra, if you happen to be reading........you have been missed!!!:hug:

[dsnyfan21]

Hello, I guess I will come on this thread and announce that I will be turning 40 on March 21, 2009!! For those who have met me probably will faint and not believe me, but it's true. Trying to decide to do the WDW Full in 2010 when I will be 40. Still have some time to think about it.

Tracy

[DianeL]

Woohoooo AMY!!!!!!!! Happy Happy Birthday!!!!! Hope all your wishes come true :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2:

DEBRA!!!!! She's MIA? Should we send out a search party? :eek: She must be found! She has some odd 40 days to be found until we are enmasse and move from resort to resort searching all over Mickey's World for her. And don't think we won't do it! We're kinda scary that way. Mwah-ha-ha-ha-ha :maleficen <<--see! scary!

TRACY!!! PRINCESS!!! and if not you know I'll be celebrating all 13 miles for ya! :hug: I have not a single doubt that you can kick that 26.2 in the tushie and leave IT hurting! You can totally go the distance! :cheer2: I'll be signing up for the 2010 Marathon. You kick asphalt! I've seen you in action, not a single doubt :hug:

HAPPY BIRTHDAY AGAIN AMY!!!!!!!!!! Hope the year hold many PRs for you!!! :wizard:


eta...Tracy I just reread your post and saw your PRINCESS logo. Woohooo!!! It's going to be a blast of a birthday celebration for ya! :)

[aldisneygrl]

Hello, I guess I will come on this thread and announce that I will be turning 40 on March 21, 2009!! For those who have met me probably will faint and not believe me, but it's true. Trying to decide to do the WDW Full in 2010 when I will be 40. Still have some time to think about it.

Tracy

Welcome Racy Tracy!!! I did the 5K with my daughter in Jan. to celebrate my 40th. I think doing the FULL would be awesome! Welcome to our little group! :hug:

[aldisneygrl]

:bday:

Hello WISHers turning 40 and our friends who have shown us the graceful, or at least the entertaining, path to new decades! (Dave, I'm looking at you! ;) I put together a birthday list so we can celebrate the occasions and offer each other our well WISHes.

:cake: party:

P.S. From other posts on the WISH forum I know there are others turning 40, and know some folks names, but only decided to include the info provided on this thread. I'll update the list as necesary!

JANUARY
kzmarathon/Z (1/15)


FEBRUARY


MARCH
Texa (3/8)


APRIL
Deekaypee/Debra (4/6)
Aldisneygrl/Allie (4/18)
lourodrigis/Lou (4/19)
AuntieM03/Michelle (4/20)
lilmermaid (4/20)

MAY
Larahb/Lara
disneybelle/Darcey


JUNE
laughinplace1999/Julie
DH of disneybelle
Worfiedoodles/Maria (6/8)
acourtwdw2/Amanda (6/22)


JULY
DH of laughinplace1999
chimera/Mel (7/11)
llovell/Laura (7/19)


AUGUST
addicted_to_WDW


SEPTEMBER
zalansky/Z (9/11)

OCTOBER


NOVEMBER
DianeL/Diane


DECEMBER
AmyBeth68/Amy
MouseSkywalker/Dave (12/24)


JANUARY 09
msblrobs/Sara


FEBRUARY 09


MARCH 09
dsnyfan21/Tracy (3/21)

APRIL 09


MAY 09


JUNE 09
princessaurora


JULY 09
blizzard (7/1)


BEEN THERE, DONE THAT, EARNED THE MEDAL!
bkjk/Jill
Windwalker/Dave/AKA The Panda
Sandy321/Sandy
princessrunner/Lisa
Cruella de Mom
DH of blizzard
laxdef69/Mike
Mooshu
Calcio/Craig

ETA: Updated through post #131

I just quoted Debra to add Tracy, since Debra hasn't been on lately. I'll add others that might have been missed. ;)

[aldisneygrl]

I'm doing this today, so I don't forget tomorrow. :headache:

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MOUSESKYWALKER DAVE!!

:cheer2: :yay: :woohoo: :bday: :cake: :drinking1 party: :dancer: :rockband:

I would have done it in red and green, but I figure being a Christmas Eve baby, people have always combined your birthday with Christmas, so I didn't want to do that to you. (ok, that was a SERIOUS run-on sentence :blush: )

I hope you have a marvelous trip into your 40's! Welcome to the cool kids club! :cool2: :grouphug:

[deekaypee]

Allie,

Thanks for keeping this thread going all year. It's been great (even when I've been remiss.) And I'm stealing your color-coding idea.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, DAVE!

What a great way to end the year!

[aldisneygrl]

Allie,

Thanks for keeping this thread going all year. It's been great (even when I've been remiss.) And I'm stealing your color-coding idea.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, DAVE!

What a great way to end the year!

Welcome Back Debra!!!! :hug: :yay: :woohoo: :dance3: :cheer2: You've been missed. ::yes:: I read on your team thread that you had an injury. Sorry about that.

Hope 2009 is kinder to you. :grouphug:

[deekaypee]

Welcome Back Debra!!!! :hug: :yay: :woohoo: :dance3: :cheer2: You've been missed. ::yes:: I read on your team thread that you had an injury. Sorry about that.

Hope 2009 is kinder to you. :grouphug:

Awww, Allie. Thanks! I'm sure I can't have been missed as much as I missed all of you! :hug: (Sappiness, just in time for the holidays. So much for my inner grinch.)

[aldisneygrl]

Hope you had a great day entering your 40's today DAVE! :hug: :cake:

[dsnyfan21]

hey guys...

I will be joining this lovely (?) little group in March. Not really sure how I'm feeling about it right now, so I guess I will just keep moving forward for now, not looking back.

Tracy

[aldisneygrl]

Happy 40th msblrobs/Sara!!!!

:yay: :woohoo: :cheer2: :bday: :cake: :drinking1 :dancer: :rockband: party: pixiedust:


Hope you enjoy your 40's! Also, hope you enjoy yourself next weekend in DISNEY!!! :cheer2:



Hope I haven't missed your birthday! :headache:

[chimera]

Happy Birthday Sara!!!!!!

Tracy...it's not so bad, though I can't honestly promise you that I'm totally on board with the whole thing yet ;)

[DianeL]

Happy Birthday Sara!!!!! I hope all your birthday wishes come true!!!! :wizard:

Ahh Tracy for your b-day Month we get a special medal!!! I'm looking forward to you turning 40 :cool1:

Allie it was you with your daughter in the Jan 5K last year right? When I was answering the person about the 5K photographers I was looking at the pics and saw you 2 again. That was a great day! :hug:

Ok we only have brownie but I will pretend it's a piece of Sara's b-day cake :cake:

[aldisneygrl]

Allie it was you with your daughter in the Jan 5K last year right? When I was answering the person about the 5K photographers I was looking at the pics and saw you 2 again. That was a great day! :hug:



Yes, that was us! :goodvibes Wish we were going again. Someday, I'll get back down there. Perhaps for the Half. I may have to go on a solo trip. :idea:

[DianeL]

Most definitely you must return! Is your daughter still doing some running? Did she enjoy herself enough to want to do it again some day?

[aldisneygrl]

Most definitely you must return! Is your daughter still doing some running? Did she enjoy herself enough to want to do it again some day?

No, unfortunately she's not, but that's ok. Maybe it planted a seed that will develop later in life? She did enjoy herself, and we ended up walking most of the race hand in hand. The ASI photographers got a picture of us holding hands through Dinoland. I wouldn't trade it for the world. I hope it is a memory that stay with her a lifetime because I know it will for me. :goodvibes

[deekaypee]

Happy Birthday, Sara!

I missed the celebration, as I've been offline, but wanted to make sure I sent you a happy banana before you got back from this weekend! :banana:

[aldisneygrl]

CONGRATS TO ALL OF YOU WHO RACED IN DISNEY THIS WEEKEND IN YOUR NEW AGE CATEGORY!!!!!

:cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2:

I'm so proud of all of you!!!:thumbsup2

[aldisneygrl]

just bumping this up for any new WISHers who might be entering a new age category this year! ;) Please come join in the fun! :cheer2: :cheer2:

[deekaypee]

All WISHers turning 40 in 2009! Celebrate with style! Sign up for a Disney event, tell your WISHer friends, dance with the happy banana. :banana: (It freaks me out a little, but okay...).

I've updated the b-day list, keeping the just turned 40yos on the list (toward the bottom) so we can continue to celebrate all year long--or longer. After all, Disney's Year of a Million Dreams has lasted far longer than 365 years. Precedent, yes? ::yes::

[zalansky]

I've updated the b-day list, keeping the just turned 40yos on the list (toward the bottom) so we can continue to celebrate all year long--or longer. After all, Disney's Year of a Million Dreams has lasted far longer than 365 years. Precedent, yes? ::yes::

I love this! A year of a bunch of WISHERS turning 40. We do deserve a 365 day celebration so thanks for keeping the ones who have already hit the big 40 on the list. I know I appreciate it.

I have to say I don't think it has really bothered me as much as I thought it would. But when i tell someone my age and respond with 40, I feel like its not even me saying it. I feel like I should be saying 29!

:cheer2: HAPPY BIRTHDAY to any of you turning 40 this month! :cheer2:

[aldisneygrl]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY RACEY TRACY!!!!

:banana: :cool1: :cheer2: :yay: :dance3: :woohoo: :dancer: party: :bday: :cake: :drinking1 :rockband:

Hope you enjoy your day!! :hug:

We need more WISHers to join us in our celebration! party: I think Tracy was our last one hitting this wonderful milestone!!

[Suzy Mouse]

Hi all! I'm new to this forum and I'll be celebrating my 40th June 30th!!

[aldisneygrl]

Welcome Suzanne!!!!

Debra will put you on our celebration list! ;)

You will have to tell us how you plan to celebrate!! I did the 5K with my daughter (9 at the time) down in Disney in 2008. Welcome to our party!!:grouphug:party:

[dsnyfan21]

Thanks for the Birthday celebration with the dancing freaky bananas!:banana::banana:

I was in WDW for my 40th!! Got a nice card from Mickey, Some Mickey Flowers and Mickey Cookies. I got a cake at WCC and a free cupcake at the Pizzafari in AK!!

I decided on the Fun Card as my Disneyworld gift. You can choose a free ticket to one park for the day (I have a FL res. Pass), A Fast pass good for everyone in your party for one park, or the Fun Card which is a gift card worth the amount of a one day one park ticket!

:banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana: :confused3

Racey Tracy

[deekaypee]

Welcome Suzanne! We know you'll enjoy YOUR year!

And Tracey, you absolutely know I believe the best way to celebrate turning 40 is a trip to Disney. And every birthday for that matter. ;) I envy you the GC situation! (P.S. There's no way you're 40--you don't look it, so I don't believe it. :worship:)

[aldisneygrl]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEBRA!!
:yay::cheer2::worship::bday::cake::drinking1party: :dancer::rockband:pixiedust::dance3::hug:

Hope you have a MAHVELOUS day!!! Thanks for being our resident keeper of the birthdays too! ;):hug:

[Suzy Mouse]

Welcome Suzanne!!!!

Debra will put you on our celebration list! ;)

You will have to tell us how you plan to celebrate!! I did the 5K with my daughter (9 at the time) down in Disney in 2008. Welcome to our party!!:grouphug:party:

Thanks for the great BIG welcome!!

My DH is planning me a "surprise" 40th trip to Disney this upcoming October/November. it's difficult for him to do the planning since i'm the obsessive one with Disney. But with the help of my dd(13) and ds(10) I'm sure it'll be perfect!

Then my wonderful sister suprised me with my early birthday present...registering us for the Disney marathon. We had always talked about how cool it would be to do, but never in my wildest imagination would I have ever thought of actually doing it. Hopefully it'll be successful and I'll be able to keep my feet from the sweep!

[Suzy Mouse]

Debra~ I was just reading previous pages and came upon your 40th birthday trip. Looks like you have a great man on your hands!
It also appears that you just recently celebrated a birthday. So......

Happy Birthday to you!!!
:cheer2::banana::cheer2::banana::cheer2:

[deekaypee]

Suzy, thank you for the compliments to DOOD. He's a special one. And for the birthday wishes. Your DH sounds extra special, too, and you're going to love your year, I just know it. :goodvibes (And your DSis is pretty darned special, too.) I look forward to giving you bday wishes/congratulations in January. P.S. I would have responded earlier, but I no longer get email notification for any of my subscribed threads. :sad1:



And a special shout-out to ALLIE, who started us all on this celebrate-your-birthday-with-WISHers-wishes!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, ALLIE!
:bday:party::cake::drinking1:rockband:

You're an extra-special WISHer, so you deserve all the extra-special days surrounding the celebration of your birthday! :woohoo:

[ladykingel]

A most joyous birthday to you!:cool1:

[deekaypee]

OOOOPS!

I wasn't watching my calendar, so a belated Happy Birthday to

Michelle

&

lilmermaid!


:bday:party::drinking1:cake:

I'm so sorry I didn't post on your special day. :guilty:

[suzannews]

How am I just coming across this thread?

Anyways, my big 4-0 is this August 4th. I keep telling myself its just a number, right?! One thing I do know for sure, I am much better off physically, financially and emotionally turning 40 than I was turning 30.

So, a big HAPPY BIRTHDAY to all my fellow Wishers who have and who will turn 40 this year!!!

[aldisneygrl]

Welcome Suzanne!!!

Debra and I have "been there, done that" with the big 4 0!!! We are here to say that it is just a number!! Glad you decided to stop by. Now be sure to stop back by on your big day, and tell us how you celebrated the event. ;)

Wow, look we acquired 2 Suzanne's!!!! :cheer2::yay:


:headache::headache::headache: Ok, I'm with Debra and missed (AuntieM03) Michelle's and lilmermaid's Birthday's too. Hope it was great!! :bday:

Mine was!! I celebrated with a 5K that had homemade cookies at the finish line. Nothing gets me running better than yummies at the end! :goodvibes

Now, I did the 5K in Disney for my 40th, and now I am doing the Country Music Half Marathon for my 41st!!! I will run Saturday. It is my first Half Marathon, and I plan on meeting quite a few WISHERS while I am there. Wish me luck!!! Wonder what 42 will hold????:rolleyes1

[deekaypee]

Welcome, Suzanne!

Glad to see you're feeling great about where you are. Age IS just a number and, in my case, is no guarantee of maturity. :lmao: I've added you name to the calendar and strongly suggest you follow Disney's "Year of a Million Dreams" and celebrate as looooooonnnnnng as possible!

[deekaypee]

We don't have anyone officially listed on the May '09 list, but we do have some May birthdays to celebrate!

Happy Birthdays to

LARA

DARCEY

and

HEATHER!

:dance3: :grouphug: :rockband: :cake:

:woohoo: :yay: party: :bday: